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‘Devastating lack of affordable housing’ Merkley introduces bill to tackle lack of housing in Oregon By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A “devastating lack of affordable housing” is something that can no longer be ignored, U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said Tuesday

as he announced he was unveiling the Affordable Home Act in the Senate. Merkley said housing is something he hears about constantly and is something that must be addressed now.

“Every single town hall I hold, every single meet and greet with elected officials, housing comes up,” Merkley said. “It’s a challenge in rural areas, suburban areas, everywhere. Every Oregonian, every American, should be

able to afford a decent home in a decent community.” Merkley said housing is something that every person needs, adding a stable home is a goal for every American. “Housing is so much more

than a building or a bed,” Merkley said. “Stable, affordable housing is a foundation for thriving families and thriving communities. Study after study Please see Housing, Page A2

Laughter returns to North Bend pool Two more COVID deaths reported

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

After 15 months of silence, the shrieks of joy returned to the North Bend Municipal Pool on Thursday after the pool finally reopened. North Bend hosted a reopening ribbon cutting ceremony, and the North Bend Fire Department gave out free fire dogs, chips and drinks to the community. But those who gathered an hour before the pool opened came for one reason only, to get back in the water. Like many businesses in the community, the North Bend Pool closed its doors in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What was intended to be a short closure, stretched to 15 months, with many speculating the pool would never reopen due to budget concerns. But in May, North Bend voters approved a tax levy to fund pool operations for five years, and

Virtually all COVID restrictions have been lifted in Oregon, but the last week was a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over for everyone. In the last week, two more Coos County residents died after contracting the virus. On Tuesday, Coos Health & Wellness announced the county’s 38th death was a man in his late 60s who had underlying conditions. The man tested positive June 24 and died two days later at Mercy Medical Center in Mt. Shasta. On Thursday, the county’s 39th death was revealed. One of the youngest victims, a 49-year-old woman died. She tested positive June 14 and died June 28 at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital. Dr. Eric Gleason, assistant director of Coos Health & Wellness, said the two deaths are a stark reminder that more people need to get vaccinated quickly. “This is a preventable disease,” he said. “For the most part, if you get your vaccine, you’re in pretty good shape. The vast majority of cases, around 96 percent we’re seeing now, are from the unvaccinated.” Gleason said even with COVID restrictions lifted, it is important to remind people that the vaccines can save lives. “We need to make sure we’re still getting out there and getting the vaccine,” he said. “We need to do it so there’s not a resurgence in the

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Mayor Jessica Engelke and State Rep. Boomer Wright cut a ribbon to celebrate the grand reopening of the North Bend Pool. City leaders were joined by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to officially welcome the community back to the pool. Below, minutes after the pool opened for the first time in 15 months, children were playing in the water.

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Residents Marshfield Junior High nears completion move into homeless village By JILLIAN WARD For The World

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For the last decade, Aaron Howley’s home has been on the streets, and it’s been more than a year since he’s slept in a bed. That all changed Thursday when Howley moved into the tiny home village hosted by The Nancy Devereaux Center. Please see Village, Page A3

COOS BAY ─ Construction on Coos Bay School District’s junior high is almost complete. After over a year of work, administration and teachers can start moving into Marshfield Junior High as soon as next month. “Construction is still on schedule,” said district Superintendent Bryan Trendell. “… Substantial completion’ (is) the first week of July, which is a time period where we’re allowed to start moving our things into the building.” Trendell said that work will still be done to “touch up items here and there” and then be finished by the end of July. According to Trendell, Please see Marshfield, Page A4

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Construction at the new Marshfield Junior High is scheduled to be finished by the end of July.

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weeks after the vote, North Bend received a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to fund operations for three months. With those two funding sources, the city has spent the last month working overtime to prepare the pool for swimming. And Thursday that work paid off when dozens of community members got in the water. “We’re so happy you’re here today to share in this moment for the reopening of the North Bend pool,” Mayor Jessica Engelke told the crowd waiting to swim. “I think we can all say, it’s been a very long year.” Engelke said as the city council debated the future of the pool, they were determined to do what the people wanted. “We listened to the citizens, and we heard you,” she said. “This was a priority for you.” Engelke said when the citizens made it known having the pool was a priority, the city council moved it to the top of their list. One person responsible for the grand opening is State Rep. Boomer Wright. While serving in the Legislature this year, Wright heard about the grant opportunities through the Oregon Community Foundation and immediately called North Bend. With that information, North Bend was able to prepare

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has shown that children who grow up in a stable home do better in school and do better in the rest of their lives. When families have a stable home, children start to blossom.” Merkley said being able to rent a home is difficult throughout Oregon but added home ownership is even a greater challenge.

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its grant application, which led to funding to open the pool for free all summer. Wright said being at the grand opening was a big honor and a small victory that made his service in the Legislature worthwhile. “It is an honor to stand before you and represent you in District 9 and finally get the pool reopened,” Wright said. City Councilman Eric Gleason said opening the pool is a big deal for North Bend. “Today is an exciting day for North Bend,” Gleason said. “It’s a day that comes not because we spent time arguing, but because we came together as a community to ensure that this local resource is available to serve so many.” Gleason said the pool will not only provide entertainment and exercise to the community, it will ultimately save lives. “I learned to swim in this very building, and it is the same place my kids learned how to swim,” he said. “Today, we get to see its waters filled with joy and laughter as we afford this opportunity to the youth of our community.” City Recorder KayLee Marone, who is also serving as the pool manager, said having the pool open is a big relief. “This has been a long, hard road since we closed in March 2020,” Marone said. She explained the pool will be open in July, August and September free of charge, and it will then close in October through the rest of the year. With fewer people owning homes, it creates a trickle-down impact that hurts individuals, families and communities. “The greatest and most powerful factor in building middle-class wealth is home ownership,” he said. “Right now, what we’re seeing is homes are out of reach in terms of their prices and so many of our youth come out college holding so much debt.” Merkley said the Affordable Home Act will

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NorthBendAssistantFireChiefBrianWaddington,left,grillsupfiredogsduringacommunitycelebrationfortheopeningoftheNorthBend Municipal Pool. Below, lifeguards at the pool blow their whistles to officially open the pool after 15 months of it being closed. Over those three months, the city will be repairing and replacing three aging pieces of equipment needed to operate the pool – the pool pump, filtration system and boiler. “We’re really excited for this summer and looking forward to our next grand opening in January of 2022,” Marone said. After the speeches concluded, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce joined city leaders for a ribbon cutting, and then the wait was over as the pool opened its doors. A swim schedule and other information can be seen on the North Bend Municipal Pool Facebook page. address many of the problems, including a history of racial discrimination in federal housing policies. Merkley’s bill would invest $560 billion over 10 years to build more housing, which would hopefully drive prices down. “The goal is to have everyone be able to access homes they can afford,” Merkley said. “Everybody deserves a decent, affordable home. This is, in the president’s words, about building back better.”

Merkley said the bill would have five priorities, which are: 1 – Address the legacy of America’s history of racially discriminatory federal housing policies; 2 – Provide housing and supporting services to reduce chronic homelessness; 3 – Through investment in housing stocks, lower the cost of housing so everyone can afford a home; 4 – Build the 21st Century housing supply; and 5 – Quickly deploy federal housing supplies during disasters “Everyone should have a decent home in a decent community,” Merkley said. Rukaiyah Adams, board chair for Albina Vision Trust in the Portland area, said many groups and government officials are working on the housing crisis, but they need help. Her organization works primarily with the Black community, but she said the crisis crosses all races and economic statuses. “There’s all these ways

the absence of affordable housing extracts wealth from our communities,” Adams said. “Some of them are obvious, some of them are less obvious. One thing that also isn’t clear to most Oregonians is three out of four low-income Oregonians pay more than 50 percent of their income to rent.” Adams said housing should be viewed as a priority at all levels of government. “Here’s the bottom line, housing is a public good,” she said. “We know that affordable housing is critical to building community and creating economic vitality. We need more housing, we need federal help to get it done and we need it right now. We will roll up our sleeves Sen. Merkley and get to work with you and your staff.” Merkley said while housing has been a concern for years, the crisis was made worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many states, including Oregon, letting their

eviction moratoriums end, Merkley said there is a reason to worry more people could become homeless. “We’re also worried a lot about the eviction crisis as the eviction moratorium expires,” Merkley said. “That’s partly addressed by the American Rescue Plan. That put $30 billion, with $221 million into Oregon, to address that. These resources don’t end this crisis.” In fact, COVID may have highlighted the housing crisis, but it was nothing new, especially in Oregon. “Long before we faced COVID-19, we had a housing crisis,” Merkley said. “That was continually putting the goal of affordable housing out of reach for too many. Every year, we’ve seen the cost of housing go up. Over last six years, pay rates have gone up 5 percent while cost of rent has gone up 61 percent. So many families are spending a huge share of their monthly income on rent.” If made law, the Affordable Home Act will spend significant federal resources on getting new housing built, tackling homelessness and housing affordability. But the majority of the funding would go into an emergency housing program to help people directly through rental assistance programs, emergency vouchers and grants.

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New details in mystery of child found in duffel bag From Staff Reports Oregon State Police have released new DNA details that the law enforcement agency hopes will lead to the identification of a deceased child found in a rest area near the Oregon Coast. On December 10, 2020, the Oregon State Police recovered the remains of a female child in the forest immediately adjacent to the H.B. Van Duzer Forrest State Scenic Corridor rest area east of Lincoln City. Her body was inside a duffel bag that had been concealed in the forest near the rest area. Based on the condition of the remains, little was known about the deceased’s race, appearance, or other identifying characteristics. In an attempt to identify the deceased, OSP and Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office used a specialty lab to extract DNA information to aid in her identification. With the assistance of Parabon Nanolabs, investigators now know more identifying details which will hopefully assist in her identification. The following new information is being released: • Age: 7 – 9 • Eye color: Hazel / Brown • Hair color: Brown / Black • Skin color: Light Brown / Fair with no freckles • Race: She has been identified as mostly Caucasian with some Central

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community. Think about that. Think about all we’ve been through in the last 15 months.” While COVID has been greatly slowed in Oregon and Coos County, there has been a lot of talk recently about the Delta variant. The variant is more contagious and more deadly than any previous variant. It caused thousands of deaths in India and is responsible for rising cases in England and other places.

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Aaron Howley is all smiles as he moves into a home in the tiny home village put together by The Nancy Devereaux Center. Howley has lived on the streets for 10 years and has not slept in a bed for over a year before moving into one of the pallet homes.

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Howley joined five other homeless people who Courtesy of OSP moved into their tiny pallet Investigators had earlier released this sketch of the deceased child to homes Thursday as the help learn who she is. tiny home village officially opened. In time, 19 homes American ancestry tinue to work in partnerwill be used to house the • She was wearing a ship with NCMEC, there homeless. The location will pull-up diaper is a strong likelihood this Earlier anthropological child has not been reported also have an on-site case and forensic dental exammissing. Investigators said manager, 24-hour security, a community room and a inations of the child deterthey would like the public room for outside organimined she stood between to know they are already zations offering services 3’10’ and 4’6” tall. considering all children to use. OSP has been working listed on the NCMEC “I’m very excited,” in partnership with the Na- website and therefore, tional Center for Missing there is no need to contact Howley said Thursday as and Exploited Children the Oregon State Police to he unpacked. “It’s nice to be the first one moving in. since the discovery of the highlight those names. That way I can get the full child’s remains. Over the This child would likely appreciation of everything past six months, detectives not have been seen since that’s been done by The have definitively ruled out November 2020. If you Devereaux Center. It’s a more than 60 potential have any information that real gift.” missing kids from informa- might help investigators While Howley has his tion provided by NCMEC in identifying this child, eyes on a bright future, he and tips from the public. please call 800-442-0776 is not afraid to talk about While investigators con- or *OSP (*677). the down times in his life. In Oregon, there have children who are not yet He freely admits he has only been a handful of eligible to receive the struggled with drug adcases of the Delta variant, vaccine. diction and mental health but it does cause some The good news, he said, issues, both that led to him concern, Gleason said. is even the variants seem to becoming homeless. But “The Delta variant has be less dangerous for chil- today, he prefers to help been fairly contained,” dren. He said with trials others, especially other he said. “The vaccines among younger children homeless. To do that, he do pretty well against it, ongoing, he is hopeful volunteers five days a week which is good. Honestly, a vaccine for younger at The Devereaux Center. the variants will continue children will be approved “I get to come in here to pop up as long as we before school starts in the and I get to set up the other have large groups that are fall. places,” he said. “Besides unvaccinated. We need to The key moving me getting off the street, get more needles in arms. forward, Gleason said, is there will be 20 other peoThose people who won’t simple – get vaccinated. ple getting off the street.” go get the vaccine, they’re He said it is proven to be Howley said he lived a putting themselves at risk effective and safe. regular life for many years, It doesn’t need to happen.” “The best way to protect but then he began dabbling Gleason said there is yourself is to get the vacin drugs. That soon grew some concern among cine, both doses,” he said. into a problem he couldn’t

control. “Before I got really into drugs, I had lots of work and lots of drugs,” he said. “Eventually, it just snowballed, and I ended up on the streets.” That was a decade ago, and Howley has struggled and fought just to survive. In Coos Bay, the one lifesaving opportunity he found was The Devereaux Center. “There was literally nowhere for me to go to get off the streets except for The Devereaux Center,” he said. “They’re like a family there. They will get you anything you need.” What Howley needed more than anything was a home, a place of his own. But before that could happen, he needed to get off drugs. Working with Adapt Oregon, Howley has made progress in that area. He is currently in a methadone treatment that keeps him off hard drugs. “It keeps me from using heroin,” he said. “That’s what the methadone center is for.” With drugs hopefully in his past, Howley has an eye on his future. For now, The Devereaux Center plays a big role in those future plans. “Those people care,” he said. “The length of which they care for people is amazing. I’m learning a lot about acceptance and a lot about how to treat people.” Howley said he has no problems with the rules of the tiny home village. Those who live there must be home by 10 p.m., and

no drinking or drug use is allowed on the premises. The hardest part for Howley is no smoking cigarettes in the homes. But he said he will follow the rules. While moving into his home was a big deal, Howley was almost as excited that he got to help build the homes. He said several clients at The Devereaux Center volunteered to put the structures together. “They allowed the people to be a part of it,” Howley said. “They say, do you want to live out here. If you do, do you want to help build it.” After 10 years on the streets and 10 years of either carrying or hiding everything he owns, one thing Howley was most excited about was the ability to lock the door to his new home. Knowing his belongings would be safe when he went out brought a lot of peace of mind. “It’s amazing,” he said. “These things are secure. It’s bright white, and they have tall ceilings. They give you everything, brand new sheets, brand new pillows. All these clothes, literally everything I have, is from The Devereaux Center.” Howley said as one of the first residents in the village, he hopes to be able to reach out to others who could use the service. “We want to try to be more of a community to the homeless people, where they feel someone is looking out for them,” Howley said.

New study: South Slough Reserve Airport district appoints Smighelschi deputy director contributes $6.1 million to economy A new report has found South Slough National Estuarine and Research Reserve, a protected natural area and center for coastal research, education and training in Coos Bay, contributes significantly to Oregon’s coastal economy. The report, commissioned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, examined how spending by South Slough Reserve and its visitors ripples through the local economy. Analyses found the reserve contributes more than $6.1 million in revenue annually to Coos County and supports about 65 jobs, bolstering economic resilience. The reserve attracts funds to the region, which are spent within the community, supporting local industries. Nearly 70 percent of the reserve’s revenue comes from federal, state and research grants; in 2020, grants totaled nearly $1 million.

The reserve’s spending directly and indirectly supports jobs within the community. The funds invested in local goods and services, like research equipment and construction for on-site improvements, support the employees at those businesses who in turn spend locally. The study found the reserve’s expenditures support over 56 jobs, including its 18 staff, and inject $5.3 million into the Coos County economy. Visitors to the reserve also bring additional economic benefits to the area. South Slough Reserve and partners like Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc., the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology and ecotourism company, South Coast Tours, help bring about 10,000 people to the reserve every year. Visitor spending on food, lodging and retail generates an estimated $850,000 for the area, supporting nearly 10 additional jobs. While the report cap-

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27th Maritime Art Exhibition to open at Coos Art Museum On Saturday July 17, Coos Art Museum opens its 27th Maritime Art Exhibition in the first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United States and Canada. 68 works by 36 of the nation’s leading maritime artists are featured. The works are in a variety of media, including, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and sculpture. The exhibition runs through September 25. It is sanctioned by the American Society of Marine Artists, co-sponsored by the

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Marshfield Junior High’s construction cost around $28 million, which was on-budget. The new schoolhouse was made possible by the Coos Bay BEST Bond, which was approved by voters in 2017 for $59.9 million. “The original bond was voted in at $59.9 million, and that’s the bond the taxpayers are paying on,” Trendell said. “When we sold the bonds, the district (did) such a good job fiscally managing its

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“Sunrise over Charleston Marina” an oil painting by William A. Selden that won the Port Award – 2019 Maritime Exhibition. Left, “Narwhal in Ice,” an oil painting by Don McMichael that won the Director’s Award – 2019 Maritime Exhibition.

assets for five years, we were considered a good risk… When we sold the bonds, we generated extra funding….” When the district sold the bonds, it received an additional $10 million. From there, Trendell said the district put the money into investments “which we did while waiting to spend it on the projects.” From the investments, he said “we generated another several million.” “When you look at the total amount that we’ve been able to budget for all of our projects, we’re closer to $77 million than the $59.9 million,” he explained.

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wildlife refuges in Montana. A classical cellist for over 40 years, Wurster shifted her artistic focus in 1995 to painting. Kimberly creates her paintings primarily in pastel, watercolor or acrylic, sometimes incorporating ink and other forms of mixed media. She enjoys painting a variety of subjects including landscapes but has a particular fondness for birds and wildlife. The Museum will host its annual maritime fundraising dinner beginning at 5 p.m., July 17. This exciting event features the popular silent art auction, beer and wine sales and enjoyable camaraderie. Delicious food offerings will be catered by Black Market Gourmet of Coos Bay. Auction artworks include pieces by participating 27th Maritime Art Exhibition artists and local artists. A special facet of the auction is the sale of recently completed plein air maritime paintings. Tickets for the dinner and auction are $50 for

museum members and $55 for non-members. The tickets are available by calling Coos Art Museum at (541) 267-3901 or by visiting the museum at 235 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. Credit cards are accepted. Please RSVP for dinner tickets by Friday, July 9. Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936

The additional funds allow the district to do more renovations at Madison Elementary, which begins in July. Trendell said it also gives the district room to go back to other sites to do more work. “Then you throw in the emergency school funds that the federal government is providing over the next three years, some of that can go towards capital projects like heating and ventilation so we can do some things at Marshfield (High School) and buildings not being touched by the bond money,” Trendell said. “We will have some great facilities when all is said and done.” As for the two new buildings in the district, Eastside Elementary and Marshfield Junior High will be “state-of-the-art” when it comes to heating and ventilation technology, according to Trendell. “Both have the security vestibule where folks enter … through one entryway and can’t access the building through any door … without being allowed,”

he said. Those security vestibules will also be constructed during the Madison Elementary renovation, as well as Sunset Middle School. Millicoma Intermediate School already had its security vestibule built last year during the construction of Eastside Elementary. The only building in the district that won’t have the security vestibule is Marshfield High School. But Trendell said the district is looking to see what can be done on the high school campus to make it safer and less accessible to the public. As for the junior high, Trendell said it is what the district envisioned. “…When our community stepped up and supported (the bond measure), we knew it was going to be great but having the first two buildings constructed … we couldn’t be happier as a district,” he said. During the first full school year for Eastside Elementary, the district had hoped to hold a grand

opening for the public but put it off due to the pandemic. Trendell said that this upcoming school year will see both a grand opening for Eastside, as well as Marshfield Junior High. “We’re a year late (for Eastside), but at the same time it’s something we feel … we need to do,” he said. Though no grand opening has been held for Eastside yet, Trendell said it has been operational for teachers and students even through the pandemic’s distance learning. “…Though we only had half as many kids at a time, each time the space was awesome,” Trendell said. “I’ve heard nothing but praise from our staff and it’s something that they feel good about… We feel fortunate and blessed by a community that has stepped up and helped us do these projects. Our community should feel proud.” The district’s next big project might not be a brand-new schoolhouse, but the Madison Elementary renovations will make it look like a new building. “The (Madison) renovations are scheduled to take two summers and one school year,” Trendell said. “We moved everything … and everybody out to Blossom Gulch Elementary for next school year so they don’t have to work around anyone (and) can get the

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Art Deco U.S. Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Museum admission is$5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors and free to museum members and active-duty military through the Blue Star Museum Program.

Marshfield Class of 1957 to hold reunion The Class of ’57 from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay is gathering for the 64th anniversary of their graduation on August 13-15. They will meet at Sevens Devils Brewery in Coos Bay Friday evening for a drop-in, no-host evening as a warm up for the

picnic Saturday at Bastendorff County Park at the big shelter. Breakfast on Sunday is at The Mill. Reservations are necessary for Saturday and Sunday events. For information and to register, contact Dot Hosking Huntley at Dot97479@gmail.com. work done quicker. It ends up saving the district money in the long run.” The renovations will include the security vestibule, as well as specialized classrooms, office space, staff and nurses’ area and a new library. On the back of the school is the gym, and a building that was attached with the intention that it would be temporary. “…But (it) has been there around 40 years,” Trendell said, adding that it will be “redone and made a permanent structure.” According to Trendell, the school will be resided, and the windows replaced. “We will do paint on the inside and flooring as well,” he said. “Also, (there will be) electrical, heating, and ventilation, new roof, all done as well.” Renovations will include a new elevator for ADA accessibility, a new gym roof and seismic work done on the main building and gym. The budget for the Madison renovations is $17 million, he said. “I think it’s safe to say all (Coos Bay BEST Bond) projects will likely be done in the next three years,” Trendell said. “…I fell like our community has done an outstanding job to take ownership of our buildings and facilities and put us in a position where we will be in great shape for a long time.”

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A Word Please: Don’t bury the lede By June Casagrande “Our Bomb Squad officers were in the process of seizing over 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in the area of 27th Street and San Pedro. Some of the fireworks were being stored in our Bomb Squad trailer as a precautionary measure. Unknown at this time what caused an explosion.” That was the only tweet from the Los Angeles Police Department’s @LAPDHQ account reporting a June 30 explosion in a residential neighborhood that happened after officers had taken steps to prevent an explosion. The weaselly language of the LAPD’s announcement didn’t go over well in the Twitterverse. “How is ‘explosion’ the last word in this tweet and not the first word in this tweet?” asked @Darth, an anonymous and wildly popular Twitter user best known for posting pictures of adorable dogs. “This is like one of those ‘a gun went off’ explanations that tries to obsfucate (sic) that someone actually pulled the (expletive deleted) trigger.” Darth has a point. To someone who values transparency and accountability, the LAPD’s announcement is maddening. But to a language geek, it’s also kind of exciting. The tweet illustrates just how powerful syntax can be to shape your message, for good or for ill. For example, here’s how the headline writers at the Los Angeles Times reported the news: “Terror, panic as explosion rocks L.A. block.” Notice the operative subject and verb here: “explosion rocks.” There’s real action taking place in this clause — not just a watered-down reference to an action. “Explosion” is a nominalization, which I discussed in this space recently. Usually, a nominalization means a verb in its noun form — a dynamic action turned into a static object or abstract concept. For example, “The truck exploded” is a much more action-oriented wording than the nominalized alternative: “The truck experienced an explosion.” But that’s not the only way the LAPD’s social media team downplayed officers’ potential responsibility for the blast that injured 17 people and shattered windows in homes, cars and a

laundromat. Just by putting “explosion” at the end of the statement, the department deftly buried the lede. You have to slog through 52 boring words like “in process” and “as a precautionary measure” to get to the kaboom. But there’s another thing happening here that I find particularly irksome — a thing that comes up a lot in my work editing writers who aren’t great at explaining things: making reference to a thing, in this case, an explosion, without first telling the reader the thing exists. In most cases, these writers’ weapon of choice is the definite article “the.” Consider the sentence “Katie screamed and grabbed the diary.” It’s perfectly grammatical. Nothing wrong with that at all — unless you’ve failed to mention at some point that there exists a diary. Here’s how I put it in my book “It Was the Best of Sentences, It Was the Worst of Sentences”: “Ever stop to think about the word ‘the’? It’s a tiny word, yet it’s huge. It carries so much responsibility. It leans so heavily on your reader. It says, ‘You’re expected to know what I’m talking about.’” The LAPD tweet doesn’t use the definite article. It uses an indefinite article, “an,” to commit the same crime against the reader. “Unknown at this time what caused an explosion” is a reference to an explosion. It’s not the same as reporting that there has been an explosion. Even wet-blanket wording like “an explosion occurred Wednesday” would have been sufficient to tell the reader what had happened. Obviously, official police department statements shouldn’t aim to grab the reader the way newspaper headlines do. But this tweet’s buffering of the news went too far. By making reference to “an explosion” instead of stating that there was an explosion, LAPD not only downplayed the blast but also downplayed the fact that the injuries and property damage may have been caused by their own screw-up. — June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol.com.

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS U.S. SENATORS Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) 107 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-3753 Fax: 202-228-3997 Website: merkley.senate.gov/contact

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COVID exposes dire need for childcare and paid leave By Vicki Shabo and Marcia St. Hilaire-Finn When we were testifying last month at a congressional hearing, one of us as a paid leave and gender equity expert and the other as the owner of a small and growing childcare center business, we encountered a common and pernicious myth: that American moms could and should choose to stay home to raise their children. If they did, all these pesky problems with paid leave and childcare wouldn’t even exist. Yet, as we’ve so clearly seen this year, when millions of parents have interrupted work or left jobs to provide care to children, it’s women who have disproportionately taken on the extra load. This was the result of a major crisis and spurred major disruption to families’ incomes, housing, food security and more. We hope it will now catalyze public investments in paid leave and childcare that were badly needed before the pandemic and essential for rebuilding in its wake. Some conservatives are advancing a revisionist history of the “good old days” that is not based on today’s realities or even those of the past. At the hearing, for instance, Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah waxed nostalgic about his childhood at home with his mother and said Democratic proposals had a “significant bias” toward getting women and men into the workforce. His own proposals, however, assume that most families have the same choices his well-off family had. But they don’t – because wages are too low, the cost of living is too high and public investments in middle- and working-class families are too paltry. Romney’s childcare plan would do nothing to help parents who work outside their homes or find quality affordable childcare, and it would eliminate much needed food and cash assistance support for low-income families. His paid parental leave plan would require them to trade away some of their future Social Security benefits to pay for the leave – and would provide no

relief for the majority of workers who need paid leave to deal with a serious personal or family health issue. If we truly want to give parents choices, we need to offer options for providing and receiving care while meeting household expenses and saving for emergencies and the future. These needs would be meaningfully addressed with significant investments like those outlined in President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan, which would create a national permanent paid family and medical leave program, substantially expand access to high-quality, affordable childcare and prekindergarten, and extend the enhanced child tax credit first included in the American Rescue Plan Biden signed in March. Family challenges are a national as well as an individual economic concern. Before the pandemic, in January 2020, women made up more than half of the workforce for the first time in a decade, although – as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has noted – women’s labor force participation was low even pre-pandemic relative to other high-wealth countries. Today, we’ve erased decades of progress for women, falling to 1980s levels. Due largely to the caregiving needs of the country defaulting to an unpaid “Plan B” (aka moms) during the pandemic, many did not have any choice but to stay home. Some of those who did so were able to avert serious hardships or financial devastation only because of federal relief programs adopted last year on a bipartisan basis, including extended unemployment, emergency paid leave, and food and housing assistance. Women’s earnings are essential to their households. In 2017, mothers were primary or sole breadwinners in 41% of families and co-breadwinners in 23%. Women were even more likely to be key breadwinners in families with low incomes and in families of color. Mothers’ wages buy food, pay for gas and utilities, and save for the future. When mothers and fathers

have paid leave, they are better able to care for their children in the early weeks and months of life, which produces better health outcomes for children and mothers, as well as higher rates of labor force attachment and higher wages for moms in the year after a child’s birth. When men take leave, they take on more caregiving over time, which promotes gender equity at home and at work. When parents have access to high-quality, affordable childcare, their ability to work increases, and so does their household income. And higher household income is correlated with numerous measures of better outcomes for children’s health, well-being and educational success. Wishing away a need for public investments in paid leave also ignores personal and family care reasons people need paid leave, from recovering from surgery, to caring for an ill or disabled loved one. It also leaves behind small business owners who, like one of us (Marcia), has personally paid out of pocket to help ensure her employees do not go without pay when they are ill. The hardship on employees, and on small business, is why she supported the paid family and medical leave program for Washington, D.C., and why she, like multitudes of small business owners, supports a national paid leave solution. It would be a national tragedy if America were to come through the pandemic without enacting comprehensive national policies. It would be even more foolish if the reason we didn’t is because some politicians have personal histories or notions that don’t reflect the reality of most families in this country today. Their vision of America is not today’s America, and for many people it was not yesterday’s either. We must invest in care if we want to build back better. Vicki Shabo is a senior fellow on Paid Leave Policy and Strategy at the New America. Marcia St.Hilaire-Finn is founder and CEO of Bright Start Early Care & Preschool and a Main Street Alliance Member. Please note this op-ed previously appeared in USA Today.

Letters to the Editor Be wary of rock walls If you are thinking about having a rock wall erected, please come and look at mine. For years, my one desire was to have a beautiful rock wall in my yard. Finally, I got enough money together to realize my dream, looked around and hired a local contractor to do the job. The wall is about 30 feet long and twotiered, and it was finished nine or 10 years ago. About a year after it was finished, a big rock fell out of the wall. I called the company, and they came out and fixed it. Then rock started falling out all over the wall. I had several masons come to see if they could fix it for me. One of them told me the company did not put drainage behind the top wall, and it was falling over. Since then, almost all of the mortar has washed away, so my wall which cost me $12,000 will soon be a pile of rubble. I am retired, so I will have a hard time finding money to fix it up, if it

can be fixed. If you are wanting to have a rock wall erected and would like to see the job done on my wall, please give me a call at 541-2691597. Joyce Clark Coos Bay

Use 747 Supertanker Here we are, at the beginning of what could prove to be worst wildfire season ever, and the world’s best firefighting tool sits unused and not ready to go because of decisions made by the U.S. Forest Service and states not to use it. Unfortunately, in 2002, two Lockheed C-130 Hercules airplanes crashed while fighting fires, one in California and one in Colorado. In 2004, the Forest Service made the decision not to use the large tanker firefighting airplanes, instead relying on helicopters and smaller planes. The supertanker would have

really helped on these fires: The 2020 Oregon fires burned 1,221,324 acres, killed 11 people and burned 3,000 buildings. At Canby, Oregon, in the middle of the day, the streetlights and outside lights of businesses were on because of the darkness from the smoke. On July 12, 2017, lightning started the Chetco Bar fire near Brookings and it burned 191,125 acres. In 2017, The Eagle Creek fire near Cascade Locks burned 50,000 acres and most likely could have been put out quickly by the supertanker if it would have been used. There is a large fire burning at Mt. Shasta in California. Are we going to have to experience a disaster, (holocaust), like the building collapse at Surfside, Florida, before we realize that we need to prepare for these things ahead of time? When the fire is burning, it is too late to start preparing for it. Bob Mattila Brush Prairie, Washington

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OBITUARIES Albert Anglin

Joseph Lee Emerick

December 25, 1925 – December 2, 2020

April 16, 1957 – May 20, 2021

Albert Anglin passed away peacefully on December 2, 2020 in Keizer, Oregon. He was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1925 in McCloud, California to Perriena and Giuseppe (Joseph) Marcon. As a young child in Klamath Falls his parents divorced and his mom remarried to Robert Anglin who raised Al as his own son. Soon the new family moved to Empire, Oregon. Al spent his youth in the Coos Bay area, graduating from North Bend High School in 1943. As the war was raging throughout the world, Al enlisted in the US Army following graduation, and opted to become part of the Army Rangers, the Army’s elite fighting force. He was part of an all-Italian platoon of Rangers that was embedded within the 100th Infantry Division, 399th Infantry Regiment, Second Battalion, and Company G.

After arriving in Marseille, France, his division fought from Southern France over the Vosges Mountains, into Alsace-Lorraine, through the Siegfried Line to the Rhine River in Germany. He fought in the liberation and capture of many cities including St. Lo, France and Stuttgart, German, and most notably, the fortress town of Bitche, France on the Maginot Line, in which the division became known as the “Sons of Bitche” after their legendary siege on the city. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star, as well as the Croix de Guerre from France. He received a battlefield commission and was discharged after the war as a Second Lieutenant. Using the GI Bill, Al attended Oregon State University and received his degree in poultry genetics. He married his first wife shortly after graduation and together they had 4 children,

Steve, Don and twin girls, Sandra and Susan. He also began working for Triangle Milling Company as a sales representative specializing in poultry products. He worked closely with the many poultry producers in the Salem area. Eventually Al worked as a poultry geneticist for several years for Daemler Farms in Anaheim, California before relocating to Oregon to be near to his parents. He married his second wife, Ilene in 1967 and become father to her children from her first marriage, Ron and Cheryl. He and Ilene also had a daughter, Gayl. Around this time, he changed professions and began working in environmental health for the Coos County Health Department and later for the Oregon State Health Division as a sanitarian. He retired from the State in 1987. After his retirement, he and Ilene traveled extensively with their RV throughout the Western US and Canada. She preceded him in death in April, 2015. Al is survived by his three children, Ron (Tonya), Cheryl, and Gayl (Vern); as well as grandsons, Kelsey (Chris), David, Matthew, and Isaac. He is also survived by all of his children and their families from his first marriage.

Joseph Lee Emerick passed away, in his home, in the early morning hours of May 20, 2021. He was 64 years old. His life has been an inspiration to many people, and he will be greatly missed. Joe was born at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach on April 16, 1957. He was Lee and Louise Emerick’s first born, and their only son. As a child, Joe loved camping with his family, trout fishing in Quosatana Creek, riding bikes, stamp collecting, and playing backyard football with neighborhood friends in Rogue Hills. Joe became active in sports during his middle and high school years. He loved his memories of his days as a Panther. He excelled at both varsity football and wrestling, earning a wrestling scholarship at what was then Southern Oregon State College, and is now Southern Oregon University. College proved to not be for Joe, and his stay there was brief. Joe did achieve a personal goal though, when he completed a full marathon. can now get. Anyone not In his late teens and early currently enrolled in health 20’s, Joe worked in several coverage can apply and mills, he logged, he worked enroll before Aug. 15 to get as a bouncer, and he was, health coverage with these at one point, co-owner of extra savings for the rest of the GB Texaco gas station 2021. with his dad. Joe’s jobs Current Marketplace took him back and forth enrollees can log in to to Gold Beach, Portland, their HealthCare.gov account and report that they received unemployment during 2021 to take advantage of these savings, which are in addition to any additional savings that have been available since April 1, under the American Rescue Plan.

Many Oregonians can now get health coverage for $1 per month Starting July 1, people who have received or qualified for at least one week of unemployment benefits in 2021 may be able to get health coverage for $1 per month after advance payment of premium tax credits. • According to the United States Department of Labor, approximately 112,500 people in Oregon were on unemployment benefits at the highest point in January 2021. • From Feb. 15 to May 31, as part of the COVID-19 special en-

rollment period, 13,708 Oregonians were newly enrolled in health coverage. The COVID-19 special enrollment period ends Aug. 15, and is open to all people who qualify to shop. • Seven out of 10 Oregonians now qualify for financial help through the Marketplace. The Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace encourages all people who are uninsured to explore their health coverage options and to see how much in additional savings they

San Diego, Alaska, and eventually, to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was hired by Sause Brothers Towing and Shipping Company in early 1985. Later that year, on July 9th, Joe was crushed between a tug and a barge, which left him critically injured, and in a trauma hospital for three weeks, followed by several months in a rehabilitation facility. Joe far exceeded all the doctors’ expectations, but the traumatic physical and emotional effects followed him throughout his life. Despite all of the trauma, and a surreal number of surgeries over the course of his life, Joe completed a successful career with Sause Brothers. In the latter years of his job, Joe transferred back over to the West Coast, and finished his career closer to his family. He retired, after 30 years, in 2015. He talked fondly of his “Sause family”, and expressed gratitude for the support he was given. Following his return to Oregon, Joe married Heather Tawney. He and Heather were married for many years, but divorced in 2018. He never remarried. When he was at his best, Joe loved walking the beaches, reading newspapers, spending time with his family, feeding the wildlife around his house, weight lifting, and running into friends around town. He loved cooking, especially barbecuing, and he was happiest when he was making people laugh at one of his endless stories. He rode a Harley when he lived in Hawaii, and was once part of a rowing team while living there. He loved helping his dad putter in the garden, and was a wonderful uncle, full of wild stories, mischief, fun, and imagination. His visits from Hawaii were always a

Judith Anne Paul

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren GIRLFRIEND NOTES CHANGE IN MAN’S TALKS WITH EX

DEAR ABBY: I am dating a slightly older divorced man. He and his ex-wife have been divorced 15 years. They remain civil. Their two children are now adults. Recently, a friend of my boyfriend and his ex passed away. They spoke on the phone, caught up a bit and that was the end of that. Another tragic event happened last week that caused them to talk again. Early in our relationship, he told me he and his ex don’t really communicate unless tragic events or things involving the kids come up. However, there has been an increase in dialogue between them beyond these events. It seems odd to me that out of the blue their communication has increased. Granted, it was sparked by unfortunate events, but while those have come and gone, the talking remains, even though it never used to. Should I be concerned? Should I bring this up? -- EX ISSUE IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR EX ISSUE: I am sorry you didn’t mention how long you and this man have been seeing each other. If your exclusive relationship has been going on longer than six months, you are within your rights to point out that this is a change in his pattern of behavior and ask him what’s up. DEAR ABBY: My mom and I haven’t been close in 20 years. We live on opposite sides of the country, talk monthly and FaceTime on holidays. She has abused alcohol for years, and has gone through phases of phoning me drunk and berating me for leaving our hometown. Recently, she’s been saying she wants me to visit, but she is antivax. I’m not comfortable visiting her until she gets vaccinated. Please advise.

-- STAYING AWAY IN OREGON DEAR STAYING: I assume you have been vaccinated. If so, and your mother is willing to wear a mask and socially distance during your visit, then you could go. Of course, my response is predicated upon your DESIRE to visit your mother, and from the tone of your letter, I have the distinct impression you would rather not. (And for good reason.) DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away from dementia in January 2020. When she was diagnosed in 2016, I started keeping all her appointments and anything else important in a journal. During those four years, my life was so involved with hers that writing daily became an outlet for my feelings. I have 11 small journals I still read occasionally, and it would be a shame to throw them away. Please tell me what to do with them. -REMEMBERING IN TEXAS DEAR REMEMBERING: The course of your dear mother’s illness must have been painful. The intimate thoughts and feelings you kept in those journals might be of some value to your children, if you have any. Because the writings are of such a personal nature, offer the journals to them. If they refuse, you might also contact the Alzheimer’s Association and ask what others do with these kinds of sensitive documents. ------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

highlight. Joe thrived, and seemed renewed with hope, after joining Alcoholics Anonymous in the summer of 2018. He cared deeply for his “AA family”, and was looking forward to his future. The memory of those almost 2 years will always be precious to his family. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and several treasured friends who remained dear to him throughout his lifetime. Joe leaves behind his sister, Cindy Emerick; his sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Dennis Hoffman; and his most treasured parts of his life: niece, Hannah Hoffman; nephew and “niece”, Garrett and Haley Hoffman; and his greatnephew, Hudson Hoffman, whom Joe adored beyond words. In addition to Joe’s family who loved him dearly, Joe has left behind heartbroken friends from all over, many of whom helped to sustain him longer than he may have thought possible. Joe’s family is grateful to Shelly Cardillo whose care and compassion for Joe helped to comfort him, and his family, through the last few weeks of his life. Joe always dreamed big in everything he did, lived life fully despite all of his struggles, and always carried with him visions of a brighter life for abused children. His family, therefore, gratefully requests that any desired donations be made in Joe’s memory to Wally’s House in Gold Beach. Joe’s remains will be placed at the Gold Beach cemetery in the near future, and a celebration of Joe’s life is scheduled for August 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Showcase Building at the Curry County Fairgrounds in Gold Beach.

Judith Anne Paul, age 80, passed away in Vancouver, Washington on June 11, 2021. Judy was born in Medford, Oregon to George and Janie Stoner. She spent her growing up years in San Bernardino, California and Portland, Oregon.

Judy was a loving person who most enjoyed time spent with her family and travel. Judy was a Registered Nurse and further held the designation of Certified Occupational Health Nurse for many years. She met and married

Ronald D. Paul, 1970 in Reno, Nevada and they raised their blended family of 4 sons together. Judy was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother. Judy is preceded in passing by her father, George H Stoner; her brother, Thomas Roy Stoner; stepfather, Harry Seely; mother, Janie Seely; and husband, Ronald D. Paul. Judy is survived by sons, Phillip Paul (Debbie), Christopher Guy (Shirley), Brian Paul (Linda), and Kevin Guy (Lisa); 13 grandchildren and step grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; partner, Jerry Sy.

DEATH NOTICES Betty Jo York, 78, of Coos Bay died June 30, 2021 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Betty Lou Osejo, 68, of Coos Bay, passed away June 20, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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Oreo is the cheesecake this week at The Fleet Deli! Crab cakes - only available for a limited time! Almost gone! 1/$8, 2/$15.50. They go fast - so get yours before their gone! We will be open Wed - Sat, 11 - 5. Located next to the cheese factory in Bandon. 541-290- 7030. -----------------------------------------Art Supplies. Prof. artist selling everything. Must go by July 15th. By appt. only, 231-2151003, Bandon. 3 easels, pastels, oil & acrylic paints, top line brushes, media, raw canvas, stretchers, finished panels all sizes.

HGE Architects, Inc. is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our team! Our heritage architecture firm, located in Coos Bay, Oregon, serves a variety of clients including municipal entities, school districts, medical facilities and private development on the southern Oregon coast and beyond. We are searching for a reliable and committed full- time Administrative Assistant with 3+ years’ experience, to join our team in a deadline driven environment with the willingness to take on new tasks and help with the day- to-day operations of the office, assisting all others, and providing support so that the office runs more efficiently and productively. The ideal candidate will be driven to excel, motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and a quick study. If you think you are that person, please visit our website at http://www.hge1.com for more information and how to apply. -----------------------------------------Experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician needed! Schedule: 40 hours / week, flexible. Compensation: DOE + $500 sign-on bonus + $500 after 90 days’ employment! Full benefits included. Apply today! To apply, visit https://www.gres.com/careers/ and reference JOB#1818

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Dietary Cooks Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon seeks Cooks for its Dietary Department. Manageable workloads, supportive team culture, market competitive wages and excellent employee benefits. Position is responsible for preparing & serving food for hospital patients and staff. Reports to the Dietary Manager. Must have two years previous experience in institutional food preparation. Drug screening required. EEO, veteran preference, drug/- tobacco-free campus. Applications at www. southerncoos.org or front desk of the hospital. Email applications and resumes to hrsupport@southerncoos.org Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre- employment drug screening, background check and references check. Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer, Veterans Preference, Drug Free/- Tobacco Free/ Smoke-free Campus.

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Part-time head housekeeper and housekeepers wanted. Starting wage $15+ hrly. Apply at the Bandon Beach Motel. References required. 541-347-9451. ----------------------------------------Wastewater Plant Operator Port Orford (Salary range $3,901.66 $5,080.00 per month DOQ plus excellent benefits) City of Port Orford, a Southern Oregon coastal community of 1,200 with interests including arts, recreational fishing, hiking, boating and hunting. Fresh water lake, ocean beaches, plus two nearby wild rivers. Seeking qualified applicants to fill a Wastewater Plant Operator position. This full time, non-exempt position will work towards learning the operation and maintenance activities required for the operation of the City of Port Orford’s Wastewater Treatment Facility, wastewater collection system, associated lift stations, and storm water collection system. To maintain these systems for compliance with the State and Federal regulations; while meeting the specific effluent standards established by the facility’s NPDES permit. To obtain an application and complete job description visit www.portorford.org or email djohnson@portorford.org. Hard copies can be obtained at Port Orford City Hall. Call 541-366-4570 to make arrangements to pick up an application. Position is open until filled.

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Legal Notices Notice of Port Commission Vacancy July 1, 2021 The Port of Umpqua is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for Position #3 on the Board of Commissioners. This is a volunteer position; the appointee will not receive compensation. The appointee’s term will expire June 30, 2023. To be eligible for appointment, the applicant: 1) Must live within the Port District (includes Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Ash Valley, Scottsburg, Elkton, parts of the Smith River area and other rural areas within Western Douglas County); and 2) Must be a registered voter in the Port District Applications must be received in the office by August 2, 2021, and are available at the Port office: 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport or on the Port web site:portofumpqua.net For additional information, contact Charmaine Vitek 541-271-2232 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport OR 97467 or email; portofumpqua@portofumpqua.net Published: July 2, July 6, July 16 and July 27, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:319697)

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This week in Coos County history: July 4-6 100 YEARS — 1921 Shoreacres is mass of ruins Elegant home of L.J. Simpson destroyed by fire Nothing is saved from the house — Capt. Edgar Simpson has narrow escape Shoreacres, the palatial home of L.J. Simpson, one of the show places of southwestern Oregon and the handsomest residence in this part of the state, is in ruins as the result of a fire early Sunday morning. The house and all the contents and the adjoining garage were wiped out. Nothing was left of the elegant furnishings. Mr. Simpson was deeply grieved at his loss and his friends sympathized with him as the disaster to his home closely followed the death of his wife. The loss can scarcely be estimated in figures. The financial loss would be over $120,000. It is said that there was $60,000 insurance. Has narrow escape Capt. Edgar Simpson, brother of L.J. Simpson, had a narrow escape from death. In the house were Mr. and Mrs. William Ede and child. Mr. Ede had been assisting Capt. Simpson at Shoreacres. When the fire was discovered the occupants had been asleep and did not know the fire had started until the lower floor was in flames. Escape by way of the stairway was cut off. It was necessary for the Ede child to be lowered from an upper porch. Capt. Edgar Simpson was asleep and was wakened with difficulty, and only just in time to save his life. He had a narrow escape. He could not even get his purse with $100 in gold out of a bureau drawer. It is impossible to tell how the fire started as the flames spread rapidly. It was a pleasant night and L.J. Simpson had gone out for a walk about the grounds and was near the keeper’s residence when he saw the house was on fire and hurried back, but too late to save anything. There was no chance to take anything out of the house, not even Mr. Simpson’s papers from his office in the house. The residence was a frame structure and was burned to the ground. There is a water system but it did not avail in stopping the progress of the fire. Overlooked ocean The residence stood on a bluff overlooking the ocean. The porch at the back connected with a big rock directly under which the waters of the sea dashed up. The location was a beautiful one. On the lower floor were the kitchen equipment, the dining room, big living room, library, music room and adjoining natatorium. The sleeping rooms were on the second floor. The house would accommodate many guests. Many valuables lost Throughout the residence was furnished in the most luxurious manner. Much of the contents lost could never be replaced by

money. Mr. Simpson had family linens, silver plate and other heirlooms which had been in the family for several generations, elegant paintings, china and rugs, much of which could never be replaced. It was the loss of the personal treasures which was particularly distressing for the owner. The adjoining garage and cars within it were burned.

Myrtle Point crowd enormous City is thronged with visitors on Monday Gather from all over the county — speaking, horse races and events MYRTLE POINT — The last day of the three days of Fourth of July celebration saw the biggest crowd that has ever been in Myrtle Point. Cars from every direction brought people to the place and the city was thronged all day Monday. The visitors came from Marshfield, North Bend, Coquille, Bandon and other points and the ranchers of the Coquille valley were there in force. IT was a good natured crowd of people who had come together to spend the day and greet each other. The weather was beautiful, ideal for such an occasion. Band gives music In the forenoon the Oregon State Band of Eugene which had been engaged furnished music. Before the gathering at the grove where the speaking took place the band parade and headed a float on which was the goddess of Liberty which part was taken by Miss Alta Goodman. The Royal Neighbors had a float and also Schroeder’s store showing a range and kitchen. The speakers and some of the old pioneers who were present rode in autos and were escorted to the grounds. Barbecue in grove After the speaking there was a barbecue at the grove. Three steers had been killed and were roasted in approved barbecue style. At fair grounds The fair grounds where the races took place was the attraction for the afternoon. Fully 3000 persons gathered at the fair grounds. The grand stand and bleachers were crowded. Several hundred autos were on the grounds and hundreds were crowded about the track. There were eating stands and other concessions provided to amuse the spectators.

Several land in jail during day Moonshine replaces fireworks in celebration Two get in twice during the three-day interval — noodle joint damaged As a result of replacing the old fashioned fireworks with new fashioned moonshine, several landed in the city jail during the three-day respite from the ordinary activities. Two of them landed in twice. Henry Ludwig of Bunker Hill was the first to

get the double accommodation and the second time he was detained over night. Yesterday morning he told Marshal Carter how sorry he was when his finger slipped marking what should have been enough on the bottle and he was released on promise to pay. Emil Hagelburg was the other one to get the double dose and it cost him $25 per at the city hall. Bob McLain escaped with a $15 assessment — that was all he had. August Johnson landed there at 1:45 this morning after he had kicked in the door of the Chinese noodle join on North Front Street, according to the notation on the police blotter.

Celebration on Coos Bay next Lack of festivities here disappoint many Chamber of Commerce expected to plan for them — many to beach and picnics Disappointment over the failure to have a celebration on the Bay for the Fourth was voiced in many quarters in the last few days and as a result it is expected that steps will be taken by the Chamber of Commerce soon to establish a standing celebration committee. There was quite a throng of visitors here over Sunday, all anxious for some sort of entertainment, and some were inclined to be a little peeved. Many on outings Marshfield and North Bend were pretty well depleted yesterday. Most of those who had autos motored to Myrtle Point sometime during the two days. Sunday and Monday, there were great throngs on picnic parties to the beach and to the picnic grounds up Coos River and to Ten Mile. There were said to be more people bathing in the surf at the beach yesterday than ever before. The water was not as cold as usual.

50 YEARS — 1971 Mike Spang claims SWO Amateur title Youthful Mike Spang saved his best for last. The 21-year-old golfer from Portland squeezed past his first three opponents by 3 & 2 counts during the first two days of the Southwestern Oregon Amateur at the Coos Country Club, then opened up with a pair of strong rounds Monday en route to the title in the Championship flight. Spang destroyed Salem’s Pat Fitsimons with a 7 & 6 in the finals of the Open after chalking up a 5 & 4 win over Dave Crowe of Portland in the semifinals in Monday’s play. The Wilson High School graduate who went a half year to Portland State and spent a couple of years in the Army, survived the toughest field yet in the history of the 28 tournaments held at the Coos Bay facility.

“I didn’t think I would win like this against Pat,” Spang said. “He’s one of the best golfers around.” But his success Monday lay in that he “was putting and hitting the iron better.” “I just kept the ball in play … it’s one of the keys to this course, just keeping out of trouble,” Spang said. A mild understatement for the newly-crowned titlist who last played in the tourney three years ago — “I didn’t do very well then.” Fitzsimons, a one-time resident of Coos Bay (his father, Mo, was a teacher and coach in the Coos Bay school system), parlayed a steady game to reach the finals. The ex-University of Oregon star bested local favorite Dave Glenz of Coquille and the Coos Country Club, 5 & 4, in the other semifinal match. For Glenz, it was a match of frustration in what may well be his last appearance at home as he, along with Spang and Fitzsimons, have expressed desires of going on the Pro tour. Glenz, who finished fourth in the NCAA golf championships, had trouble with his placements against the steady Fitzsimons. In the Championship Flight of the Senior division, Don Young of the Coos Country Club moved from a bridesmaid’s role the past two years into the wearing of the crown as he rocked Dr. Ed Palmrose of Roseburg, 5 & 4, in Monday’s finals.

20 YEARS — 2001 Coos Bay jet boat racer wins U.S. national championship Will Chandler is now a national champion. The 25-year-old Coos Bay resident’s jet boat racing career reached a high last weekend when he was crowned U.S. White Water Jet Boat Champion. “It feels pretty good,” Chandler said. “It was a long year. The ultimate goal is to win a U.S. championship.” Chandler’s victory was in a racing marathon which totaled three legs in the points standings and other races that weren’t included, such as his second-place finish two weeks ago at the Rogue River Jet Boat Marathon. The three legs that were used in the national championships were the Salmon River in Idaho, Rogue River in Grants Pass and Klamath River near Crescent City, Calif. Chandler has been driving jet boats for two years and been involved in racing since 1996 when his father, Don, bought a boat. His previous best finish in a national championship series was seventh place. “It was neck-and-neck for quite a ways through the season,” Chandler said. “You have to be there at the end of the day every time.” These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

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A pair of drivers race to the finish line during last year’s Wally Weekend at Coos Bay Speedway. The coveted Wally trophies (below) will be back on the line July 17-18.

Big events coming up at CB Speedway The World Coos Bay Speedway hosts a pair of big events on the dirt oval in the coming week. First up is the annual eve of Destruction, complete with fireworks show, on Saturday night, July 10. The event includes local racing in most of the regular racing divisions, but the big highlights are the fireworks show at the end of the night and the appearance of American Dare Devil Mr. Dizzy, who will perform a variety of tricks, including jumping cars, the suicide stack, walking on fire and exploding cars. The gates open at 4 p.m., with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for senior citizens and students ages 7 to 17 and free for kids 6 and under. A family pass for two adults and up to three kids is $45. That event is followed two days later, on Monday, July 12, by the annual visit of Western Sprint Tour Speedweek. In addition to racing in the winged sprint division, local racers in the Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Junior Stingers will compete. The grandstands open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens and students ages 7 to 17 and free for kids 6 and under. A family pass is $45. Recent results for the dirt oval are included below. Next weekend, the drag racers are back at the speedway for one of their biggest weekends of the season, the annual Wally Weekend with Wally statues on the line. Both Saturday, July 17, and Sunday, July 18, the gates open at 8 a.m., with time trials at 11 a.m. and racing starting at 1 p.m. Racers will be competing for Wallys in the Super Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle and Junior Dragster divisions. Admission each day is $12, with children 6 and under getting in for free. Wednesday Night Throwdown

June 16 America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Brody Montgomery, Bandon; 2. Chuck Bracelin, Coos Bay; 3. Thor Kristensen, Bandon; 4. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 5. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 6. Hannah Robison, Myrtle Point; 7. Garrett Smith, Springfield. Main Event: 1. Braden Fugate; 2. Brody Montgomery; 3. Wayne Butler; 4. Hannah Robison; 5. Chuck Bracelin; 6. Thor Kristensen; 7. Garret Smith. Street Stocks — Heat Race 1: 1. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Ken Fox, North Bend; 3. Charlie Withers, Bandon; 4. Seth Christian, Roseburg. Heat Race 2: 1. Dyllan Siewell, Bandon; 2. Graig Osborne, Creswell; 3. Sam Taylor; 4. Mark Minter, Roseburg. Main Event: 1. Graig Osborne; 2. Steve Dubisar; 3. Dyllan Siewell; 4. Ken Fox; 5. Charlie Withers; 6. Sam Taylor; 7. Seth

Christian; 8. Mark Minter; 9. Sam Talon, Arago. Hornets — Heat Race: 1. Dan Briesacher, Florence; 2. Alexis Baker, Myrtle Point; 3. Lily Metzgus, Myrtle Point; 4. Tyson Reiber, Coos Bay; 5. Tracy Baker, Coos Bay; 6. Isaac Stere, Cottage Grove; 7. Seth Christian, Roseburg. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Dan Briesacher; 3. Isaac Stere; 4. Lily Metzgus; 5. Tyson Reiber; 6. Alexis Baker; 7. Tracy Baker. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Tallon Dubisar, Coquille; 3. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 5. Haden Smith, Winston.Heat Race 2: 1. Madilynn Hardy-Ashley, Jasper; 2. DJ Nelson, Coos Bay; 3. Max Haga, Coquille; 4. Timothy Smith, Winston. Main Event: 1. Madilynn Hardy-Ashley; 2. Tallon Dubisar; 3. Cameron Metzgus; 4. Tucker Dubisar; 5. Tanner Dubisar; 6. Max Haga; 7. Haden Smith; 8. Timothy Smith; 9. DJ Nelson. IMCA Modified — Heat Race: 1. Jon Debenetti, Rogue River; 2. Ryan Baker, Coquille; 3. Tom Elam, Powers; 4. Tim Meltibarger, Oregon. Main Event: 1. Ryan Baker; 2. Tom Elam; 3. Tim Meltibarger; 4. Jon Debenedetti.

Dylan Boyer, Coos Bay; 4. Alexis Baker, Myrtle Point; 5. Pam Beaudoin, Portland; 6. Jim Van Loon; 7. Jayden Miller, Winston. Main Event: 1. Kris Parker; 2. Dan Beaudoin; 3. Dylan Boyer; 4. Seth Christian; 5. Alyssa Johnson; 6. Alexis Baker; 7. Jim Van Loon; 8. Pam Beaudoin; 9. Mike Reynolds, Cottage Grove; 10. Dusty Shingleton; 11. Lori Fuller; 12. Jonathan Cardwell; 13. Dan Briesacher; 14. Scott Gorman. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Heather Burton, Coos Bay; 3. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Hailee Tilton, North Bend; 5. Jordan Wheeler, Florence. Heat Race 2: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 3. Eli Luckman, Coos Bay; 4. Taylor Fuller, Medford. Heat Race 3: 1. Tallon Dubisar, Coquille; 2. DJ Nelson, Coos Bay; 3. Max Haga, Coquille; 4. Riley Rockwell, Florence; 5. Dylan Wheeler, Florence. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Tallon Dubisar; 3. Cameron Metzgus; 4. Eli Luckman; 5. DJ Nelson; 6. Heather Burton; 7. Tanner Dubisar; 8. Tucker Dubisar; 9. Max Haga; 10. Taylor Fuller; 11. Hailee Tilton. B Feature: 1. Max Haga; 2. Taylor Fuller; 3. Hailee Tilton.

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June 26 America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race 1: 1. Preston Luckman, Coos Bay; 2. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 3. Garrett Smith, Springfield; 4. Mike Taylor, Reedsport; 5. Kyle Adams, Dexter. Heat Race 2: 1. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 2. Brody Montgomery, Bandon; 3. Richard Wallace, Gold Beach; 4. Jason Johnson, Gresham.Main Event: 1. Braden Fugate; 2. Preston Luckman; 3. Brody Montgomery; 4. Wayne Butler; 5. Richard Wallace; 6. Jason Johnson; 7. Mike Taylor; 8. Garret Smith; 9. Kyle Adams. Sportsman Late Models — Heat Race 1: 1. Mike Desilva, Springfield; 2. Tahlan Rogers, Albany; 3. Josh Kralicek, Coos Bay; 4. Dustin Hitner, Coos Bay. Heat Race 2: 1. Daniel Ray, Springfield; 2. Ryan Emry, Corvallis; 3. Roger Bell, Marcola; 4. Mike Lavery, Waldport; 5. Jacob Emery, Corvallis. Main Event: 1. Daniel Ray; 2. Tahlan Rogers; 3. Ryan Emry; 4. Mike Lavery; 5. Roger Bell; 6. Josh Kralicek; 7. Mike Desilva. Street Stocks — Heat Race: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Leroy Rockwell, Florence; 3. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 4. Loren McIntyre, Coos Bay; 5. Joseph Wilson, Coquille; 6. Steve Dubisar, Coquille. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Ken Fox, North Bend; 3. Loren McIntyre; 4. Leroy Rockwell; 5. Joseph Wilson. Mini Outlaws — Heat Race: 1. Jeff Thurman, Coquille; 2. Scott Beaudoin, Portland; 3. Matthew Emry, Corvallis; 4. Jamie Daniels, Coos Bay.Main Event: 1. Scott Beaudoin; 2. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 3. Matthew Emry; 4. Jamie Daniels; 5. Nicole Emry, Corvallis. Hornets — Heat Race 1: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Dylan Boyer, Coos Bay; 3. Dan Briesacher, Florence; 4. Jim Van Loon; 5. Pam Beaudoin, Portland; 6. Brittany Scott, Gold Beach. Heat Race 2: 1. Kevin Rockwell, Florence; 2. Steven Parker, Florence; 3. Lily Metzgus, Myrtle Point; 4. Lori Fuller, Medford; 5. Isaac Stere, Cottage Grove. Heat Race 3: 1. Kris Parker, Florence; 2. Dan Beudoin, Washougal, Wash.;

June 19 America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Preston Luckman, Coos Bay; 2. Brody Montgomery, Bandon; 3. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 4. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 5. Garret Smith, Springfield; 6. Hannah Robison, Myrtle Point. Main Event: 1. Brody Montgomery; 2. Preston Luckman; 3. Braden Fugate; 4. Wayne Butler; 5. Garret Smith; 6. Hannah Robison. Sportsman Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Josh Kralicek; 2. Tahlan Rogers, Albany; 3. Ryan Emry, Corvallis; 4. Dustin Hitner, Coos Bay; 5. Brad Dubisar, Cottage Grove; 6. Jim Crabtree, Bandon. Main Event: 1. Ryan Emry; 2. Dustin Hitner; 3. Tahlan Rogers; 4. Josh Kralicek; 5. Jim Crabtree; 6. Brad Dubisar. Street Stocks — Heat Race 1: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Ken Fox, North Bend; 3. Troy Chamberlain, Junction City; 4. Wayne Clink, Eugene; 5. Eric Freeman, Portland. Heat Race 2: 1. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Toby McIntyre, Coos Bay; 3. Leroy Rockwell, Florence; 4. Myshkin Ferguson, Dexter. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Ken Fox; 3. Toby McIntyre; 4. Leroy Rockwell; 5. Troy Chamberlain; 6. Eric Freeman; 7. Wayne Clink; 8. Myshkin Ferguson; 9. Steve Dubisar. Mini Outlaws — Heat Race: 1. Jeff Thurman, Coquille; 2. Jason Kellam, Coos Bay; 3. Scott Beaudoin, Portland; 4. Mike Beaudoin, Portland; 5. Matthew Emry, Corvallis; 6. Nicole Emry, Corvallis; 7. Jamie Daniels, Coos Bay; 8. Jonathan Cardwell, Dayton; 9. Tristen Davidson. Main Event: 1. Jason Kellam; 2. Jeff Thurman; 3. Tristen Davidson; 4. Mike Beaudoin; 5. Jamie Daniels; 6. Nicole Emry; 7. Jonathan Cardwell; 8. Scott Beaudoin; 9. Matthew Emry. Hornets — Heat Race 1: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Kris Parker, Florence; 3. Dan Beaudoin; 4. Dusty Shingleton, Florence; 5. Lori Fuller, Medford; 6. Scott Gorman, Phoenix, Ariz.; 7. Jonathan Cardwell, Dayton. Heat Race 2: 1. Dan Briesacher, Florence; 2. Alyssa Johnson, Coquille; 3.

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3. Alexis Baker, Myrtle Point; 4. Mike Reynolds, Cottage Grove; 5. Jayden Miller, Winston; 6. Kevin Hilgendorf, Cottage Grove. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Kevin HIlgendorf; 3. Keivn Rockwell; 4. Dylan Boyer; 5. Brittany Scott; 6. Alexis Baker; 7. Lily Metzgus; 8. Jim Van Loon; 9. Lori Fuller; 10. Jayden Miller; 11. Dan Beaudoin; 12. Dan Briesacher; 13. Kris Parker; 14. Mike Reynolds; 15. Isaac Stere. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Tallon Dubisar, Coquille; 3. Jordan Wheeler, Florence; 4. Drake Vincent, Myrtle Point; 5. Taylor Fuller, Medford; 6. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille; 7. Haileigh Crosier, Roseburg. Heat Race 2: 1. Alex Butler, Bandon; 2. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 3. Heather Burton, Coos Bay; 4. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 5. Eli Luckman, Coos Bay; 6. Max Haga, Coquille. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Cameron Metzgus; 3. Alex Butler; 4. Drake Vincent; 5. Heather Burton; 6. Tallon Dubisar; 7. Jordan Wheeler; 8. Tanner Dubisar; 9. Eli Luckman; 10. Taylor Fuller; 11. Haileigh Crosier; 12. Tucker Dubisar.

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June 27 America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Richard Wallace, Gold Beach; 2. Brody Montgomery, Bandon; 3. Garret Smith, Springfield; 4. Jason Johnson, Gresham; 5. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 6. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 7. Mike Taylor, Reedsport; 8. James Hall, Medford. Main Event: 1. Braden Fugate; 2. Wayne Butler; 3. Jason Johnson; 4. Brody Montgomery; 5. Mike Taylor; 6. Richard Wallace; 7. Garret Smith; 8. James Hall. Sportsman Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Tahlan Rogers, Albany; 2. Dustin Hitner, Coos Bay; 3. Mike Lavery, Waldport; 4. Roger Bell, Marcola; 5. Josh Kralicek; 6. Ryan Emry, Corvallis. Main Event: 1. Tahlan Rogers; 2. Ryan Emry; 3. Dustin Hitner; 4. Mike Lavery; 5. Roger Bell; 6. Josh Kralicek. Street Stocks — Heat Race: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Taunton Swaim, Dexter; 3. Ken Fox, North Bend; 4. Mike Swaim, Dexter. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Ken Fox; 3. Taunton Swaim; 4. Mike Swaim. Mini Outlaws — Heat Race: 1. Scott Beaudoin, Portland; 2. Dan Beaudoin, Washougal, Wash.; 3. Nicole Emry, Corvallis; 4. Jamie Daniels, Coos Bay. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Scott Beaudoin; 3. Dan Beaudoin; 4. Jamie Daniels. Hornets — Heat Race 1: 1. Dan Beaudoin, Washougal, Wash.; 2. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 3. Jayden Miller, Winston; 4. Dylan Boyer, Coos Bay; 5. Alyssa Johnson, Coquille.Heat Race 2: 1. Kris Parker, Florence; 2. Brittany Scott, Gold Beach; 3. Lily Metzgus, Myrtle Point; 4. Isaac Stere, Cottage Grove; 5. Kein Rockwell. Main Event: 1. Kris Parker; 2. Seth Christian; 3. Lily Metzgus; 4. Jayden Miller; 5. Lori Fuller. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Alex Butler, Bandon; 2. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 3. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Haileigh Crosier, Rosebug; 5. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille. Heat Race 2: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Tallon Dubisar, Coquille; 3. Madilynn Hardy-Ashley, Jasper; 4. Taylor Fuller, Medford. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Tallon Dubisar; 3. Cameron Metzgus; 4. Madilynn Hardy-Ashley; 5. Alex Butler; 6. Tanner Dubisar; 7. Haileigh Crosier; 8. Tucker Dubisar. IMCA Sportmod — Heat Race: 1. Matt Sanders, Brookings; 2. Daniel Ray, Springfield; 3. Travis Pruitt, Molalla; 4. Josh Kralicek, Coos Bay; 5. Mike Lavery, Waldport; 6. Roger Bell, Marcola. Main Event: 1. Matt Sanders; 2. Daniel Ray; 3. Travis Pruitt; 4. Josh Kralicek; 5. Mike Lavery; 6. Roger Bell. IMCA Modified — Heat Race: 1. Matt Sanders, Brookings; 2. Ryan Baker, Coquille; 3. Jake Mayden, Springfield; 4. Ricky Ashley, Thurston; 5. Andy Freeman, Central Point; 6. Tom Elam, Powers. Main Event: 1. Matt Sanders; 2. Jake Mayden; 3. Ricky Ashley; 4. Tom Elam; 5. Travis Pruitt, Molalla; 6. Andy Freeman; 7. Ryan Baker.

Former Sweet Home coach receives national honor STEVE WALKER

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Longtime Sweet Home coach and current Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Executive Director Rob Young was awarded a citation from the NFHS Coaches Association during the Summer Meeting of the National Federation of State High School Associations in Orlando, Fla.

The NFHS, an organization that has provided leadership for high school athletics and performing arts since its founding in 1920, is composed of 50 state high school associations plus the District of Columbia. Younger, executive director of the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA), received one of 20 citations presented during an awards luncheon on June 30. A staff member of the OACA

since 2010, Younger was a high school coach for 45 years, including 22 as head football coach at Sweet Home High School where he taught science. His Huskies teams rarely missed the OSAA playoffs and he won seven Capital Conference Football Coach of the Year Awards. He twice earned the same honor as Sweet Home’s softball coach. The American Football Coach-

es Association (AFCA) selected Younger as its 2018 Power of Influence Award winner. He has served on the boards of directors for the NFHS Coaches Association, Oregon School Activities Association, OACA and the National High School Football Coaches Alliance. Younger umpired baseball at both the collegiate and high school levels for more than 40 years.

The South Coos Nooks continued their perfect start to the American Legion baseball season when they beat North Coos and Brookings in a tripleheader set up so each team could play the other two. The Nooks beat North Coos for the third time this week, 11-5, and then topped Brookings 18-8. Brookings-Harbor High School won the Class 3A state title this spring. Against North Coos, South Coos scored four runs in the third to get on the board and broke the game open with six runs in the sixth. Daniel Cabrera, Dom Montiel and Cobin Bouska each had two runs in the win. Henry Rankin had an RBI double in the third and three-run triple in the sixth. Cabrera also started the game on the mound and picked up the win, with Luke Parry picking up the save. Cooper Peters had a double and triple and two runs for North Coos and Beau Erickson had two singles, a run and an RBI. Against Brookings, South Coos batted around in the first two innings, scoring four runs in the first and exploding for 10 in the second. Drake Rodgers had four runs in the win and Wyatt Peck, Montiel, Dean Tucker, Landon Croff and Joseph Herbert all scored twice. Peck had a pair of RBI singles and two runs in the big inning and Montiel had a two-run triple. Croff had a triple in the fifth inning. South Coos hosts Doc Randall’s of Roseburg for a league doubleheader Tuesday, with the first game at 3 p.m. at Marshfield High School.

Mohr earns another national masters swim title The World Local swimmer Ralph Mohr earned his second national title this year in Masters long-distance swimming when Mohr won the two-mile open water event for his age group at Foster Lake recently. Swimming around a measured quarter-mile course, Mohr finished in 1 hour, 2 minutes and 45.34 seconds. He placed 55th out of 69 total participants, including men and women, to win the 80-84 age group. Mohr said he was happy with his time, especially since it was only one minute slower than his time on the same course in the same event five years ago. Mohr also beat all of the swimmers in the 75-79 age group. He caught the lead swimming of that age group about 1,800 yards into the race, then had a sprint to the finish against a 24-year-old swimmer who beat him. “It was fun,” he said. Cable courses for swimming are rare in the United States — there are only three and Foster Lake is the only one west of the Mississippi River. Concrete blocks were set in the bottom of the lake during the winter low water and the distance between them was measured by a surveyor. Steel pipes from the blocks stick out above the water to indicate the course with a buoyed polypropylene line, 440 yards long, stretched between them. Mohr’s next event will be at Elk Lake near Bend on July 31. He swims regularly at both Mingus Park Pool and Eel Lake near Lakeside.

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Three students receive coveted scholarship The World

Minkler, Walling and Arellano join the ranks of area students to be Evans scholars JOHN GUNTHER The World

A trio of recent South Coast high school graduates are heading to college with full-ride scholarships through the Chick Evans caddie scholarship program. Josh Minkler of Bandon, Dylan Walling of North Bend and Luis Arellano of Marshfield were among 12 students from Oregon chosen for the prestigious scholarship, which provides full housing a tuition, with all but one planning to attend the University of Oregon. The scholarship is valued at an estimated $120,000 over four years. All three local recipients have served as caddies at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The scholarship program, founded by famed Chicago amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., is presented by the Western Golf Association. “Each of these deserving young students epitomizes what our program has been about since its creation in 1930,” said WGA Chairman Kevin Buggy. “Their dedication, hard work and sacrifice is humbling, and we are honored to be able to help them pursue their dreams.” There are currently 1,045 Evans scholars enrolled in 19 universities across the nation, and more than 11,320 caddies have graduated as Evans Scholars since the program was founded. “These young students all have shown excellence in the classroom and in their communities, as well as on the golf course,” said John Kaczkowski, “We welcome them to the

Evans Scholars family.” Minkler, Walling and Arellano join that group this fall. The scholarship recipients are chosen based on four criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. In addition to earning the full scholarship, the program has taught them life lessons that will help them in college and beyond. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned through being a caddie is work ethic and determination,” Walling said. “There are so many rounds that I caddied where the wind was gusting at 30 mph, and it’s raining sideways, and you have to keep pushing through the brutal conditions. Your feet feel like bricks because of all the rain and wind, but no matter what if you keep going you eventually reach the end of the round and get rewarded with your pay. “I learned from these experiences and use them in my everyday life now.” Minkler said he joined the program with little knowledge of golf and no knowledge of how to be a caddie. “But the program is so well put together that I learned very quick about how to be a good caddie,” he said. “I’m thankful for the Bandon Dunes (Golf Resort) and all of those involved in the Evans program who made this all possible.” Minkler added that he has grown through the program. “One thing I’ve learned and applied in my life from caddying is confidence,” he said. “I think confidence

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is crucial for clear advice and communication. I’ve also improved my social skills which I know will be beneficial as I progress through life.” Minkler was an allleague baseball player for Bandon, while Walling and Arellano played golf for their respective schools. All three also were stellar students. Minkler and Walling both were among valedictorians in their graduating classes and Arellano was a regular honor roll student and received a number of other scholarships. Now they are looking ahead to college. “As an Evans Scholar, I know I’ve been given a rare opportunity to expand my horizons and grow myself as an individual,”

Minkler said. “I’m looking forward to discovering new passions and things I will want to pursue beyond school. “To me, being an Evans scholar means that I have a responsibility to strive for excellence and to be a leader.” Walling has similar excitement. “Being around a community in college that has similar interests to mine will provide me a safe environment to be myself and grow as a person,” he said. Walling also values the scholarship, which combined with the Ford Family Foundation Scholarship means “I will have no financial burden that most college students face. This will allow me to focus on

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my studies truly. “I can’t wait for this fantastic opportunity and am so grateful for it.”

Past Evans Scholars

Evans Scholarship recipients who were sponsored by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort 2020: Coel Stark, North Bend. 2019: Jackson Kennon, Bandon; Alexandria Wilson, North Bend. 2018: Amie Brecheisen, North Bend. 2017: Nathan Midyette, North Bend; Thomas Mitchell, North Bend; Bailey Ouderkirk. North Bend. 2016: Makenna Crocker, North Bend; Samuel Lundquist, Reedsport; Andrew Peters, Bandon. 2015: Trenton Berrian, North Bend; William Mahr, Coos Bay; Devin Olson, North Bend; Nina Pelayo, Bandon; Christopher Seldon, North Bend. 2014: Shawn Peters, Bandon; Alaina Russell, Bandon; Jonathan Wilhite, Bandon. 2013: Claire Ledig, Bandon; Francis Merriam, Bandon; Kevin Johnson, North Bend; Nathan

Petrie, North Bend; 2012: Hannah Gibson, Bandon; James Kirkpatrick, North Bend. 2011: Jaira Chaffee, Bandon; Caitie Karcher, Reedsport; Ian Pelayo, Bandon; Jaron Thatcher, North Bend; Paul Woytus, Marshfield. 2010: Hunter Hensler, North Bend; Tyler Klein, Marshfield; Rachel Ledig, Bandon; Caitlyn McLaughlin, Bandon; Andy Santos, Bandon; Audrey MossStrong, Bandon. 2009: Corey Downs, Marshfield; Blake Larkin, Bandon; Tyler Park, Bandon. 2008: Craig Minkler, Bandon; Tommy Nixon, Marshfield; Cameron Winfrey, Marshfield; Brian Haueter, Bandon. 2007: Loren Benson, Bandon; Kyle Crawford, Marshfield; Matt Crocker, Marshfield. 2006: Sterling Lentz, Marshfield; Tav Scott, Marshfield. 2005: Forrest Hogue, Marshfield; Jana Rogers, Bandon. 2004: Brady Hampton, Marshfield. 2003: Nick Gerritsen, Marshfield; Kayla Lawrence, Marshfield.

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North Bend honors bowling team, announces free summer camps Mayor Jessica Engelke proclaimed July 29 as “North Bend High School Bowling Team Day” to honor the Bulldogs on being the first team in Oregon to compete at the U.S. High School Bowling National Championships. Engelke issued her proclamation at North Bend Lanes and followed it up with a big announcement. In cooperation with North Bend Lanes, the city of North Bend Parks Department is offering a free 10-week Summer Bowling Camp for Coos County

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