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Deputies ID teen who died 50 years ago By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
A 15-year-old who went missing was identified recently thanks to the dogged work of Coos County Sheriff’s Office investigators. In 1971, the body of a teen was located near Snedden Creek in Coos Bay. Due to the limited technology available at the time and the condition of the body, no cause of death was determined by the medical examiner. At the time, the sheriff’s office did a thorough review by canvassing the neighborhood, asking for public help and attempting to create a timeline of events in the area. But the work failed to identify the deceased juvenile, and his body was buried in a local cemetery. Like all unknown deaths, the
case of the unidentified child remained open and sheriff’s investigators would go back and look at it occasionally. In 2017, Captain Daniel Looney decided to take another look at the case. That year, Looney and the medical examiner’s office exhumed the body in order to obtain a DNA sample. Using a grant from the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the DNA was registered through the NAMUS database and analyzed by Parabon Nanolabs. In May of this year, Parabon Nanolabs provided a DNA profile of the teen. At the time, the DNA profile did not provide an identity, but Detective Jason Patterson said it provided significant information such as ancestry, eye color, skin color, hair color, a composite profile and idea of what the teen may
have looked like. That profile was then used to search through reports of missing persons as well as cold cases. It was also uploaded to ancestry sites. In July, Parabon released a further report in which it was able to identify the family and a man from Idaho who matched the ancestry and genealogy of the teen’s profile. But before closing the case, sheriff’s investigators needed to confirm the identity of the dead teenager. Investigators identified the dead teen as Winston Hurley Maxey III by verifying DNA with that of a biological sister. Detectives learned Maxey was 15 when he left his home in Boise, Idaho in 1971. Maxey told family members there were jobs in Oregon, and he planned to hitchhike to the coast. He
told his sister he was specifically going to Coos Bay when he left his home. Family members reported they never heard from Maxey again and were not sure he arrived in Oregon. His body was located in July 1971, but it took 50 years to verify his identity. During the investigation, detectives learned Maxey fathered a daughter he never knew about. The child was given up for adoption, but when she turned 18, she began looking for her parents. She was able to find her mother and learned Maxey was her father. Maxey’s daughter created a Facebook page titled, “Where in the world is Winston Maxey” and filed a missing person’s report. When Maxey’s identity was verified, investigators were able to get a death certificate and return the remains to his family.
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Commissioners look at transient tax in Charleston By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
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Concrete blocks the entrance to the Georgia Pacific mill after it was closed in 2019.
Port looking to buy mill site for shipping terminal
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The Port of Coos Bay could soon be home to a multi-model shipping facility. The Port of Coos Bay Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Friday to give CEO John Burns authority to negotiate the purchase of the former Georgia Pacific mill site near downtown Coos Bay. If the purchase goes through, the port is looking to build a site to offload shipping containers. Burns told commissioners one of the most common requests
he hears is from companies that want to have a place to offload products in this region. “The port is regularly approached by companies eager to move commodities through a terminal in Coos Bay,” Burns said. “Because the port does not currently own or operate a terminal, many of these inquiries are referred to other terminals, put on standby or turned away from the Port of Coos Bay.” Burns said if a shipping terminal was available, it would be a big benefit to the local and state economy.
“Acquiring property to develop a multi-model facility will create an economic boost for not only Southwest Oregon but the state of Oregon,” Burns said. “Each ship call has a value to the local economy of approximately $750,000 to $1 million, and a terminal has the ability to create at least 100 family-wage jobs.” Burns said the port has been discussing the site of the old Georgia Pacific mill for many months and hopes to move forward with a purchase. “In 2018, the Georgia Pacific site ended operations, resulting
in the loss of over 125-family wage jobs,” he said. The location was purchased by Coos Bay LLC, and the port has been discussing the site with the company for six months. The old mill site is 162 acres, of which 100 to 115 acres could be used for a multi-model facility. It has buildings on site and docks in place. After Burns explained the idea, the board voted without comment to allow Burns to negotiate the purchase of the location with the idea of building a shipping terminal near downtown Coos Bay.
to reinstate a 1,000-foot limit between marijuana businesses, greatly limiting where a new dispensary can go. Mayor Joe Benetti said he wanted the space limit because he didn’t want to the city to be overrun with dispensaries. “This has been going on for a while, and I’m not really sure of opening things up to a lot of marijuana facilities,” Benetti said. “I think we have a fair amount in currently, and I think there’s still some areas available. In my opinion, I think we should keep the 1,000-foot distance for marijuana businesses.” Benetti said he was particularly concerned with the
downtown corridor becoming a location full of dispensaries. The new ordinance will not have an impact on existing dispensaries, almost all that would fall short of the 1,000-foot requirement. “I agree. We need to keep the 1,000-foot distance,” Councilor Lucinda DiNovo said. While all the council eventually voted in favor of the 1,000-foot limit, several voiced concerns about making rules that impact marijuana-related businesses more than others. “It’s a tough thought for me because we are locking something in,” Councilor Stephanie Kilmer said. “I try
to be on the side of letting the market decide.” Councilor Drew Farmer said he was comfortable with no marijuana businesses near schools but not limiting them elsewhere. But the majority of the council said allowing one kind of business to take over in any location, but especially downtown, would change the business diversity they would all like. “I think it’s important to limit the number and the location, however I fell I’m stuck on us regulating them in a way we don’t regulate others,” Councilor Sara Stephens said. But DiNovo spoke for the
Coos County commissioners took the first step toward imposing a 9.5% on transient housing in Charleston. Commissioners met Tuesday and heard the first reading of a pair of ordinances that would send a question to voters about whether to introduce the new tax. The second reading is scheduled November 2, and voters would get to weigh in at the May 2022 election. The tax would be added to bills for short-term rentals such as hotels, motels and even housing rentals such as Airbnb as long as the rentals are shorter than 30 days. According to the ordinance being considered by commissioners, the idea of a tax on short-term rentals was brought up to benefit tourism in the Charleston area. Charleston is unique in that it falls outside any incorporated cities and therefore does not have a convention and visitors bureau or other tourism agency designed to market it directly. If approved by voters, at least 70 % of all taxes collected will be used to promote tourism in the Charleston area. The remaining funds would be used for code enforcement, Please see TAXES, Page A3
Council lifts moratorium on marijuana businesses Maintains 1,000-foot requirement between dispensaries By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
The Coos Bay City Council voted unanimously to lift a moratorium on new marijuana dispensaries in the city, but stopped short of easing the restrictions about where businesses can be located. The council considered a new marijuana ordinance after it was approved by the Planning Commission. The commission recommendation allowed marijuana dispensaries in commercial and industrial districts with no requirement of space between the dispensaries. But the city council chose
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majority when she said, “Do we really want a lot of pot stores as people re coming into the community? I don’t think that’s what we want.” In the end, the council approved the ordinance submitted by the Planning Commission with just a single sentence added that limited marijuana businesses from being within 1,000 feet of each other. The council then voted to lift the moratorium on new businesses effective November 19. The unanimous vote kept the moratorium in four districts - Medical Park, Waterfront Heritage, Hollering Place and Urban Public districts.
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What: Myrtle Point Library Costume Contest When: Ends midnight October 31 Where: Open to Myrtle Point community You Should Know: This will be the third annual costume contest, and the second year in a row for a virtual contest. It’s free and easy to enter. Just take a picture of you and your family in costume and email it to myrtlepointlibrary@gmail.com. You can also submit it over Facebook messenger (@myrtlepointlibrary) or even drop off a printed photo at the library.
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Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, meeting will be on Zoom You Should Know: Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op’s Outreach Coordinator, Jamar, to provide safe, easy and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! For his October recipe, Jamar will be featuring Coos Head Pumpkin Curry. For ingredients and access, register at https:// is.gd/va3Wd9 What: Halloween Nutrition Webinar When: Noon-1 p.m., October 30 Where: Virtually. Join via Zoom: https://beav.es/UfW or join by phone: 971 247 1195 - Meeting ID: 971 3667 3231 You Should Know: The North Bend Public Library and Oregon State University will host the event to let guests know what it really lurking in their Halloween food.
What: NYC Conversation exhibit When: Through December 4 Where: Coos Art Museum You Should Know: The Coos Art Museum will be featuring NYC Conversation a two-person exhibition of works by Ken and Jan Ayers of Bandon. Various aesthetic concerns expressed in this show were nurtured by their shared experience of the multidimensional, experimental art, music and performance scenes flourishing in downtown New York City at that time. What: Coos Bay Farmers Market When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday Where: Central Avenue, downtown Coos Bay You Should Know: Dozens of vendors will sell a variety of wares ranging from fresh produce and plants to homemade soaps and clothes. Food trucks and other food items will also be available. The farmers market runs through October 27. What: UnBook Club When: 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday Where: North Bend Public Library You Should Know: The UnBook Club is a book club without assigned reading. Come tell us what you’ve been reading and leave with new ideas for your next book. What: Folk dancing class When: 9 a.m., every Friday in October Where: Virtually via Zoom You Should Know: Dance instructor Stacy Rose and the North Bend Public Library will host “Many Lands, Many Dances.” Each Friday, Stacy will teach a different folk dance from around the world. Classes are free and last about an hour. To register, go to https://tinyurl. com/5sh569ut
What: Free Caregiver Classes When: Begins November 2. Afternoon and evening classes are offered. Where: Meetings will be virtual You Should Know: This class teaches skills to help unpaid caregivers take care of themselves. Valuable information and personal sharing time benefits anyone who is caring for an older adult - family member, neighbor or friend whether they are living with you, nearby or across the country. Class size is limited and registration is required. Information: Call Char Luther at 541297-9256 or email charluther@gmail.com.
Welcome to Comics When: 2 p.m., November 4 Where: Virtually via Zoom. Register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/4rdh37ns You Should Know: Curious about comics, graphic novels, and manga, but don’t know where to jump in? Have you tried reading a graphic novel, but just didn’t “get” it? Do you have a loved one or friend who is really into comics, and you want to join in? The North Bend Public Library has the solution. What: Pumpkin Showcase Extravaganza When: October 25-30 Where: Hosted by North Bend Public Library You Should Know: While supplies last, the library will give away pumpkins for Halloween decorating. In return, please send photos of the jack-o-lanterns to the library’s email or Facebook page. What: Coos History Museum 130th
anniversary celebration When: October 30-November 5 Where: Coos History Museum You Should Know: The Coos History Museum will host a week of events to celebrate the Coos County Historical Society. The annual awards will be handed out during the events. What: Community Cooking with the Co-op When: 5:30 p.m. October 28
What: Community Yoga with Kelli Bosak When: 6 p.m., November 10 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the meeting will be virtual You Should Know: This virtual community yoga class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction of basic postures and simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. The free class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event at https://is.gd/ bNva2A
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Commissioners declare state of emergency for illegal marijuana operations On Thursday, at their weekly business meeting, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to declare a local “State of Emergency” regarding the ever-increasing threat to the safety of citizens, the environment and law enforcement communities regarding the overwhelming amount of illegal cannabis (marijuana) being produced, distributed and sold in Douglas County. Commissioner Chris Boice read the three-page declaration in its entirety at the meeting. The declaration cited the following conditions that have resulted in the need for the local state of emergency: 1. Since the passage of Ballot Measure 91 in Oregon, the illegal production and processing of cannabis has resulted in significant impacts to Douglas County related to enforcing compliance with county codes, state criminal laws, and state water laws; and jeopardizing the public health, safety and welfare of Douglas County citizens. 2. The impacts to Douglas County from the illegal production and processing of cannabis in the county continues to increase year after year. 3. The continued lack of state funding and resources to properly regulate and enforce the county codes, state criminal laws and
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solid waste removal and administrative fees for the county. While the tax would be charged for motel, hotel and other rentals of less than 30 days, the ordinance specifically exempts rentals for healthcare facilities, drug or alcohol treatment facilities, government agencies and nonprofits. The ordinance specifies that Charleston has unique characteristics such
state water laws related to the cannabis industry are continuing to cause significant impacts in Douglas County. “This is important work for us to do. The amount of calls and concerns that our office receives regarding illegal marijuana growing operations is staggering. When residents call in, they are scared. They are scared about where they live, afraid of what’s going on around them and in many cases, they are afraid to leave their homes. Nobody in our county should ever have to live in fear.” stated Commissioner Tim Freeman. Freeman went on further to say that the incredible growth in illegal marijuana activity is causing problems on so many levels. First, the people that are working at these illegal grow operations are often afraid to come forward about the poor working conditions, unfair treatment and lack of pay. Certainly, there are no time cards being turned in and no withholdings being taken. There is no way of knowing if these workers are being paid. The second issue is the significant amount of chemicals being used in the cannabis production process that are being dumped and end up flowing back into rivers and creeks is scary. Additionally, the living and environmental conditions on the illegal sites are
as the “rugged coastline of Cape Arago” and the “calm backwaters of South Slough” which make it a destination for tourists. If the tax is approved, it would be used to market the area to tourists, market events in the area and possibly open or hire an existing agency to serve as the tourism agency for Charleston. Commissioners will hear the second reading of the ordinance and accept public comment during its November 2 meeting.
“It’s time to say, enough is enough and get a handle on this escalating situation. Not only are we prepared to do this emergency order, but as we approach next year’s budgeting cycle, as a board we are prepared to work with the budget committee to provide even more resources to DINT and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office to deal with this issue. It is that big of a problem. This is an important first step, but there is a considerable amount of work to still be done,” - Commissioner Tim Freeman
despicable for both employees and neighboring residents, as most are filled with human waste, piles of garbage and hazardous materials that are leaching into soil and streams, as well as creating a haven for rodents and other animals to congregate, get sick and spread disease. Third, the illegal activity is growing exponentially throughout Oregon, with known direct ties to large drug cartels in the
United States and Mexico. One of the main premises and promises for legalizing marijuana with Ballot Measure 91 in Oregon, was to eliminate the cartels. But many counties, including Jackson, Josephine, Wheeler and Douglas are in worse shape than ever before. For example, this year, just in Douglas County, law enforcement has confiscated and destroyed over 300,000 cannabis plants. If you look back at the
statistics 10 or 15 years ago, if they confiscated and destroyed 100,000 cannabis plants in the entire state it was a big year. Freeman said the last, but not least problem was the onset of the increased illegal marijuana grow operations has created a significant amount of undue stress and strain on our law enforcement, district attorney, court system and corrections resources. By approving the state of emergency, Douglas County is requesting the assistance from the state of Oregon, through the governor and the Oregon Legislature, to provide the revenue and resources necessary to properly enforce the county codes, state criminal laws and state water laws through whatever means are available. “It’s time to say, enough is enough and get a handle on this escalating situation. Not only are we prepared to do this emergency order, but as we approach next year’s budgeting cycle, as a board we are prepared to work with the budget committee to provide even more resources to DINT and the Douglas County Sheriff’s office to deal with this issue. It is that big of a problem. This is an important first step, but there is a considerable amount of work to still be done,” Freeman said.
North Bend man dies in accident A North Bend man was killed and a Coos Bay man suffered minor injuries from a two-vehicle accident Monday on Highway 42. According to the Oregon State Police, 37-year-old Daniel Taylor of North Bend was killed during the accident at 12:43 p.m. near milepost 6 on Highway 42. Troopers reported a Dodge Ram pickup being driven by Taylor crossed into the westbound land and hit a Peterbilt CMV towing a loaded chip trailer being
driven by Calvin Mitchell of Coos Bay. Taylor died due to injuries sustained in the accident. Police closed Highway 42 for close to six hours while investigating the accident. The Oregon State Police were assisted by Coos County Sheriff’s Department, Coquille Police Department, Coquille Fire Department, Greenacres Fire Department, Coquille Ambulance, Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplains and ODOT.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of ALLAN HARRY MCLAUGHLIN, Decedent. Case No.: 21PB07987 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Dated and first published October 12, 2021 Dolores L. Rasmussen Personal Representative Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327418)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of CHARLES LYNN SMITH Deceased. Case No. 20PB07819 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 19th day of October, 2021. Scott Banks Personal Representative Published: October 19, October 26 and November 2, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327945)
Legal Notice The City of Reedsport will hear proposed amendments to Reedsport Municipal Code Title 10 Land Usage: Chapter 10.72 Use Zones: 10.72.060 (C-1) Commercial Transitional Zone and 10.72.070 (C-2) Commercial Zone, to permit “single-family/multi- family dwellings” located above a commercial use in the C-1 Commercial Transitional zone and to move the use “vacation rental” from uses permitted outright to uses permitted conditionally in the C-2 Commercial Zone, at two regularly scheduled public meetings: the November 16th 6:00pm meeting of the Reedsport Planning Commission and the December 6th 7:00pm meeting of the Reedsport City Council. At this time, both meetings are scheduled to be conducted via videoconference; this is subject to change. For up-todate information regarding meeting locations and for videoconference login and call-in information, please visit www.cityofreedsport.org and click “Public Notices,” or contact the Reedsport Planning Department at planning@ cityofreedsport.org or (541) 271-3603 (x1010). The file on this application is available to the public (Planning File 21-010). To request documents related to this matter, or for questions about how to comment on the matter, the criteria which will apply to the City’s decision, meeting details, or other questions, please contact the Reedsport Planning Department at planning@ cityofreedsport.org or (541) 271-3603 (x1010). Published: October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328569)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2021. Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder in order to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212. All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: Robin Wittwer Oregon Mist/261953 $1,816.53 Steve Bender Trinity/693117 $1,873.56 John King Grant/219720 $1,529.01 Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by contacting the Charleston Marina office, 541888- 2548. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port property within five (5) working days. Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Charleston Marina PO Box 5409 Charleston, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 888-2548 Published: October 22 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327198)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 21PB05475 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas Earl Barrington, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Carla Hensley has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such objections may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney of the personal representative. Dated and first published October 26, 2021 Carla Hensley Personal Representative Manuel C. Hernandez, OSB #874123 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2911 Fax: 541-347-3656 Email: Manuel@visitbandon. com Published: October 26, November 2, November 9 and November 16, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328528)
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-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of BEVERLY A. PETERSON, Decedent. Case No.: 21PB08107 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Dated and first published October 12, 2021. Teresa L. Martinez, Personal Representative Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327420) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DEAN A. SALES Deceased. Case No. 21PB08453 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lila Coulter has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C. , 243 W. Commercial, PO Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published October 12, 2021. Lila Coulter Personal Representative 2487 Larkey Lane Walnut Creek, CA 94597 (510) 649-0207 Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327488) -----------------------------------------LEGAL NOTICE The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5521 The following units will be sold at Public Auction on November 17, 2021 at 11:00am for nonpayment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to auction rules and procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available upon inquiry. Bidder registration day of auction required. Unit #298 Danyel Taylor Unit #811 Fabian Umana Published: October 26 and October 29, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328412)
-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of FREDERICK J. CARLETON, Deceased. Case No. 21PB07823 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 12th day of October 2021. Oregon Pacific Banking Co. Personal Representative Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327152) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of MARLENE ELAINE NAVARRA, Deceased Case No. 21PB08252 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KENNETH A. NAVARRA has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published October 12, 2021. Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327304) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of SOLEDAD T. FINNERAN, Deceased. Case No. 21PB07824 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 12th day of October 2021. Lawrence F. Finneran Personal Representative Published: October 12, October 19 and October 26, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327160)
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A better plan for Coquille salmon By Rick Howard Respected commissioners and ODFW, I am writing this in response to the demise and extinction of the Coquille River fall chinook run. In 2010, the spawning estimate was over 30,000 adults. In 2018, the population dropped to 514 adults, in 2019, it was 275 fish, then in 2020, it was estimated at 794 fish. During this same period, the returns on the Coos River were 5,000 to 9,000 fish. There is evidence that natural straying could be as high as 10%. It is likely that most of the fish spawning in the Coquille River are indeed Coos River strays. The rivers share long tidewater basins and similar spawning habitat. There has been an average of around 500 fish spawning the last three years on the Coquille with approximately 1,250,000 eggs in the gravel. In natural spawning, only 10% make it out of the gravel as fry. One has to ask how long does it take for 60,000 small mouth bass to eat 125,000 fry. About two days. If the river cannot produce more juveniles than what the predators eat, the river can never recover. In past years, Coquille STEP volunteers with Tom Rumreich leading would net returning fall chinook near Myrtle Point. These fish were used to implement the hatchery program in the Seven Mile Creek and Ferry Creek releases. This provided nearly 3,000 returning adults to the lower basin. I have asked the ODFW district biologist when can we capture brood stock in the upper tidal regions of the Coquille for the last four years. The response has been “no” to the capture of any natural origin stock. The result has been to depend on returning adults to Ferry Creek for the lower river brood stock. There has been some success in capturing adults in Ferry Creek this week. Last year, there were only 6,000 eggs incubated, nowhere near the 155,000 needed for the lower river program. All the fish that have spawned naturally upstream have had their fry eaten by predators. The three main reasons are the small mouth bass, the stripped bass and the entrapment in farm fields caused during flood events. All three of these are caused by human intervention. The only way to get the chinook runs back will involve human intervention. ODFW has determined that a conservation recovery plan cannot be implemented until a basin has had four consecutive years of failure. The Coquille is now in its fourth year. At this point, ODFW’s recovery plan is to shock small mouth bass and hope the Coquille can recover on its own. The problem with this policy is we could have had 10,000 to 15,000 returning chinook now if ODFW would have implemented a recovery plan which involved 6-inch to 8-inch hatchery raised juveniles released upriver as soon as it recognized the river was in danger of extinction in 2018. It will take four years from the time the upper is stocked with juveniles to see a return of adults. We have had several years of low rainfall and warmer than normal temperatures during the spring months. This has allowed the small mouth bass and the striped bass to have successful spawns and allowed them to be more active than if we had cool spring water temperatures. The 2-3-inch long chinook juveniles that are migrating down stream have become easy prey. Last year at Morgan Creek hatchery on the Coos River, ODFW personnel discarded over 1,000,000 eggs. This year, the returning brood stock on the Coos River hasn’t entered the hatchery yet. Assuming that
the majority of the fish actually spawning on the Coquille are Coos River strays, it seems the wise use of the excess Coos River eggs should be used to recover the Coquille River. If 500,000 eggs were raised to 6-8-inch smolts and released into the upper Coquille River, there would be nearly 10,000 returning adults in four years, since 2% return on full term smolt release is well within the norm. It will be necessary to use at least this number in order to allow enough natural spawning with the returning hatchery fish to seed the gravel with more juveniles than the predators can eat. This will need to be done for at least eight years in order to adequately seed the river. The timing of the release of the smolts is critical to their survival as well as not to compete with any natural origin juveniles. The natural origin juveniles that may have survived the predation will be in the lower basin by mid-July and enter the ocean in late August to mid-September. The hatchery smolts need to be held till mid-October. By then the river is mid 50 degrees and the predator fish have entered a semi dormant stage. If the juveniles are released near natural spawning grounds they will acclimate and return as adults to seed the gravel. Human intervention has caused the demise of the Coquille River chinook and it’s going to take human intervention to allow a recovery. We have lost our wild Coquille River stock and it’s time to recognize we no longer have a wild run. We can still have a very good fishery that benefits sportsmen and the ecosystem but it’s going to take hatchery raised juveniles to achieve this. The Coos River system had an estimated 400 spawning adults when Tom Rumreich started the hatchery program. It now has a robust natural origin spawning population plus a large returning hatchery population. When ODFW claims it wants the Coquille River to remain a natural origin system they are totally out of touch with reality. They have claimed they don’t have the resources and hatchery space or the personnel to implement a recovery plan. I have had communication with groups that have expressed interest in helping fund the recovery. The Cole Rivers Hatchery on the upper Rogue has unused rearing pens with unlimited water on Lost Creek Reservoir. It is very feasible that 500,000 eggs could be incubating at Bandon hatchery this fall and be raised at Cole Rivers Hatchery on the Rogue. It would take major change in policy at ODFW to allow this. When the multispecies plan was adopted, there was no consideration that an invasive species like small mouth bass or striped bass would cause the catastrophic extinction of such a viable chinook run. But it has. The river will never be freed from these predators. In order for there to be a viable sport fishery, hatchery intervention is critical. It seems ODFW biologists want to let the river fail another year. I would hope decisions would be made that would benefit the sportsmen who pay license fees to enjoy. I’m 71 this year and have spent my entire life in Bandon and have fished the Coquille since I was 14. I’ve seen good years and slow years but I never thought I’d see the river go extinct. Respectfully, Rick Howard Rick Howard Guide Service P.O. Box 1230 Bandon, OR 97411
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Warning service is appreciated I recently signed up for the Coos County Sheriff’s Emergency Warning System and was notified of the high wind warning on the South Coast. Since I live out on the Cape, I found this a valuable service and secured all my deck chairs, trash can, etc. In the past we have had terrible winds that blew a trampoline and kids pool into neighboring yards, even over fences. While this wind warning was not what was expected, (winds are hard to predict) the warning was issued by the National Weather Service and passed on as it should be. I heard some scoffing because it didn’t blow as hard as expected, but still it could have been terrible, so don’t be complacent, especially if you have trees around your home. Check out the Coos County Emergency Management website for more information. Kudos to the Emergency Management section of the sheriff’s office and all the media for being proactive. It was appreciated and one never knows when a warning will be justified. Kathleen Hornstuen Charleston
Where does it end? Why is it taxpayers get hammered with new taxes every year for schools? We pay for free meals, for getting the students to school. Then we find out Oregon now doesn’t require a student to read or write in order to graduate. Then we have school boards trying to get more
money for bond levies (taxes) every other year. I can’t pay my total property taxes all at once like I used to. I have to pay quarterly and have a hard time doing that. I’ve made no improvements to my house for 15 years yet the my taxes go up and up. Between the high gasoline, food prices, state, county and schools, I’m on the verge of having to move out into a camp trailer. Where will it end? Maybe just become homeless and live off freebees? Kurt Iverson Bridge
Support our schools I would like to voice my support for the North Bend School bond measure for this upcoming vote. We have resided in North Bend for 47 years and our sons have both been through the NB schools from K - 12. They had great experiences. We had great experiences following their school journeys. We need to support our schools as they house our future. Our youth will be caring for us someday so lets support where they receive their education. Those formative years last a lifetime. Too often all we hear about is the negative. I’ve been helping to advise one of the service clubs at the High School (North Bend Z Club) and have been impressed with the leadership of the students in this group. And there are many good things in our schools that get overlooked. Again, support our future, support our schools. Debbie Schade North Bend
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Veterans Outreach awarded Webinar to look at local action grant from Coquille Tribe to protect Oregon coasts Southwestern Oregon Veterans Outreach Board President Rick Anderson announced a grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund recently. The grant award of $2,500 will be used to provide area veterans and their families or survivors with emergency aid for shelter, food, clothing and local travel for food, medical and employment purposes. “We are very grateful
to the Coquille Tribe for their generosity and support of veterans in Coos County,” said Anderson. “We have a long history of cooperation with the Coquille Tribe, and we appreciate their concern for veterans and their families.” Jackie Chambers, the grants administrator for the Coquille Tribe, remarked, “The Coquille Tribe is a strong supporter of veterans and programs
How we can take action at the state and local level to protect the health of our coast and ocean will be the subject of webinar hosted by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Speaking on “The Future of Coastal and Ocean Policy” will be ocean and climate policy expert Jean Flemma. Oregon Shores is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021, and has spent the year sponsoring talks by leading scientists from around the country, discussing our ocean and coastal environments and ing the EPA funding to the threats to natural and improve water quality and human communities. The fisheries to support harvest subject this time will be opportunities for Treaty what we can do about it. fishing and non-Tribal fishFlemma works on eries alike. Our work has federal-level policy but other benefits as well,” said is based here in Oregon. Eric Quaempts, CTUIR She is director of the Department of Natural ReOcean Defense Initiative, sources director. “One of which works to elevate the the anticipated impacts of profile of ocean champions climate changes is regional and ocean climate issues increases in stream temperatures, and our work to restore floodplains allows the floodplain to store river water longer, helping to cool it to offset this impact. Our floodplain restoration work also reduces the impacts of flooding for downstream communities, By Michelle Klampe and we saw the benefits Guest Article of that in 2020, when our restored floodplain project Oregon State Universiareas handled record floods ty’s Marine Mammal Inbetter than constrained stitute has been awarded a floodplains.” $2 million grant to collect “The EPA funds data about distribution and provided to CTUIR is to density of marine mamimprove water quality and mals and seabirds that will fisheries that will benefit be used to inform decisions both Treaty and non-Trea- about offshore wind energy ty fisheries,” said Kat development. Brigham, CTUIR Board of The grant is one of four Trustees chair. “CTUIR announced this month by is working to restore the the U.S. Department of floodplains that will allow Energy to support wind the floodplains to store wa- energy research. The surter longer and help restore veys of seabirds, whales, colder temperature. This dolphins and porpoises will help reduce climate will allow Oregon State’s change impacts and reduce scientific team to develflooding impacts.” op species distribution “On behalf of the models. These will be used Confederated Tribes of the to construct density and Coos, Lower Umpqua, and distribution maps of the Siuslaw Indians, we wish species surveyed. to express our gratitude Marine Mammal Institute Director Lisa T. to the U.S Environmental Ballance is the lead investiProtection Agency for gator on the project, which awarding us the Wetland includes visual and acousProgram Development tic surveys in a region of grant in the amount of the west coast from Cape $240,917. We also want to profusely thank the Hon- Mendocino, California, to orable Jeffrey A. Merkley, the mouth of the Columbia River on the Oregon/WashUnited States senator for offering a letter of support ington border and west to of the tribe to the EPA,” said Chief Doc Slyter of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Joseph H. “Joe” FraSiuslaw Indians. zier, 78, of Myrtle Point, died October 19, 2021 in Myrtle Point. Arrangements are pending with Amling/Schroeder Funeral
that help veterans and their families. We are happy to provide this grant to SOVO, and we look forward to seeing the results of their good work.” Anderson also announced that the veterans outreach office in North Bend will now have open office hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will continue to take appointments by telephone at (541) 756-8718.
Merkley, Wyden announce federal grants to assist Oregon Tribes with water quality Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden recently announced that several major grants will be going from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help tribal communities in Oregon improve water quality and restore wetland habitats. Merkley chairs the Senate’s Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, which funds the EPA and the grant programs that awarded this funding to Oregon tribes. “Nothing is more critical to the health and vitality of a community than water,” said Merkley. “Too often, Native American communities across America have faced environmental threats to their water sources and wetland habitats. These grants will help ensure water quality and conservation for four of Oregon’s tribes, and I look forward to continuing to work with Oregon’s sovereign tribal nations to ensure they have the resources their communities need to thrive.” “Tribes in Oregon and nationwide deserve topnotch protections for their drinking water as well as for their wetlands that support longstanding community fishing traditions,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified these federal investments to strengthen those protections are now dedicated to these communities in our state, and I’ll keep working to provide similar resources throughout Oregon.” The grant amounts and projects are: · A $99,992 wetlands grant for the Klamath Tribes to purchase and install a solar powered water pump to help minimize external nutrient loading from the agricultural properties around Upper Klamath Lake; · A $100,000 wetlands grant for the
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for habitat improvements to help support juvenile salmon and lamprey along the Siletz River; · A $99,587 wetlands grant for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) to support ongoing monitoring and ecosystem restoration to improve the water temperature of Meacham Creek; · A $152,417 wetlands development grant for the Klamath Tribes for a Phase 2 groundwater and surface-water monitoring study for the Klamath Marsh, which will help support future restoration and acquisition projects; and · A $240,917 wetlands development grant for the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to support development of a Wetland Program Plan for lands under the tribes’ jurisdiction. “The Tribes place a high priority on restoring water quality and water quantity on the former Reservation,” said Dr. Stan Swerdloff, the Klamath Tribes’ aquatic resources director. “The Tribes are very appreciative of the funding provided by EPA, and the support of Senator Merkley. The water quality project will reduce nutrient loading from agricultural properties around Upper Klamath Lake, while the wetlands project will provide vital information on surface and groundwater balance in Upper Klamath Marsh.” “These funds will help the Siletz Tribe protect and enhance fish habitat in the heart of our reservation land where climate change has negatively affected water quality and quantity,” said Dee Pigsley, tribal chairman, Siletz Tribe. “The CTUIR is invest-
DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren
CHILD OF RECOVERING ADDICT STILL HARBORS RAW RESENTMENT
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 36-year-old daughter. She claims I treat her younger brothers better than I treat her. I am a recovering addict -- clean for 20-plus years. I was in active addiction for nine years when she was a teenager, and she has never let that go. She constantly tells me how “unfair” I am, that I never make time for her and that I don’t validate her feelings. I have apologized many times and tried to show her I don’t treat her siblings differently. I schedule “us” time, but this is an ongoing battle, and I’m at a loss about how to fix it. How do I show her there’s no difference in the way I treat any of them? How do I reassure her that her feelings are validated? This has caused me many tearful nights. -WANTING SERENITY BACK DEAR WANTING: Your daughter’s sense of deprivation has probably caused her many tearful nights as well. Your years of active addiction kept her from having the mother she needed as a teen. I’m sorry to say that it may have created an emptiness in her you may not be able to fill. You can’t “fix” her anger and feelings of deprivation, but that doesn’t mean SHE can’t do it herself. It may involve her joining a 12-step program, or seeking emotional counseling -- if she’s willing -- but until she finds a way to stop trying to punish you, she will remain stuck in her anger and jealousy. DEAR ABBY: How do I tell my sister I no longer wish to be included in family gatherings (birthdays, holidays, etc.)? What happened on my brother’s birthday was the
last straw. I have since distanced myself for several reasons. 1) I won’t waste my breath trying to explain to my parents; they won’t believe a word I say. Also, my parents are the most judgmental people I know. 2) I have no tolerance for other people’s jealousy or envy because I don’t envy or get jealous. 3) I don’t want to be surrounded by negative energy and emotional pain. My sister is trying to get the family together again in spite of everything. I need her to respect my boundaries and my decision to stay away. I don’t want to have to discuss this when I have a conversation with her. I no longer wish to attend gatherings because they always end up in disruption of some kind, and then I have to take that energy home with me. Please help. -- SEEKING PEACE IN ILLINOIS DEAR SEEKING PEACE: Your sister is not a mind reader. Because you don’t want her to “bring this up” when she has a conversation with you, take the bull by the horns, explain that you won’t be attending family get-togethers and state your reasons. And when you do, tell her your mind is made up and you do not want to discuss it further. Good luck. --------------------------------------------------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.
in Washington, D.C.; a co-founder of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank for coastal cities; and an advisor to foundations and non-profits working to advance federal policy change. For much of her career, she compiled considerable experience on Capitol Hill, working in various roles for the U.S. House of Representatives. Her graduate degree is from the University of Washington. This talk grew out of an article she wrote for the Center for American Progress, in which she discussed 20 ocean priorities that the Biden Administration should tackle. The article addressed many issues that are of concern here in Oregon: offshore wind, blue carbon, managed retreat from sea level rise, plastics, ocean acidification, and others. Oregon Shores asked Jean Flemma to reverse the perspective on this agenda, looking up at it from Oregon, rather than from the top of government in
Jean Flemma D.C. How can a state like Oregon meaningfully tackle some of these concerns, many of which are not only national but global? How should we plug into national strategies as a state? What can people do at the (small, coastal) city and county level? She readily assented, and will bring this perspective to an Oregon audience on Oct. 26. To register for this event, go to https://us06web. zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_qF7S6DGCRQaGJSRWegioFQ
OSU’s Marine Mammal Institute to develop wildlife distribution models to inform wind energy development the continental slope. “We are excited about this opportunity,” Ballance said. “This funding will support strong basic science that will undoubtedly lead to new discoveries. Equally important, our science will be used to inform the wind energy industry.” The environmental and wildlife data gathered through the research is critical for decisions about locating and permitting offshore wind energy development projects and will be used to help assess impacts as offshore wind development increases. Development of offshore wind energy is a priority of President Biden and the departments of Energy, Commerce and Interior have set a goal to develop 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy – enough to power more than 10 million homes – by 2030. The four-year project will include visual surveys and passive acoustic monitoring of seabirds, whales, dolphins and porpoises during all seasons. The researchers also
will collect identification photographs of individual baleen whales, data from satellite-tagged whales and DNA profiles. The data will provide detailed insight into whale behavior, population identity and site fidelity, meaning likelihood the animals will return to the same location each year. The researchers will collect new data but will also leverage historical data and data currently being collected as part of other projects. They will use the data to generate species distribution models that can predict species density and distribution throughout the region. “A solid understanding of what species occur where, how often and in what numbers is critical to informing human use of the marine environment,” Ballance said. “We are proud to be part of this blend of strong science informing industry in the context of sustainable use and stewardship of our oceans.”
DEATH NOTICES Service - Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524 Doris “Dixie” M. Bowman, 89, of North Bend died October 21, 2021 in
Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com John “Jack” C. Anderson, 90 of Coos Bay died October 19, 2021 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Julie Ann Bissell, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away October 20, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com Tilda Melissa Thomas, 63, of North Bend, passed away October 18, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com Daniel Robert Taylor, 37, of North Bend passed away October 18, 2021 in Coquille. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com
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Members of the Coquille police and fire department are overly excited to be able to bus children from the Coquille School District to Walmart to purchase Christmas presents and help brighten their holiday season. On Saturday December 18, first responders will host the annual Christmas Shop with the Heroes program. They are extremely grateful for the contributions received in the past from local citizens, businesses and community service organizations and are looking forward to your contributions again this year. TIMELINE OF EVENTS 8:30 a.m.-Breakfast and Child Check In - Coquille High School (doors do not open until 8:30) 9:30 a.m. - Buses depart for Walmart 11 a.m. -Noon - Buses depart for Coquille 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contributed photos – Lunch provided for chilFor years, children in need have been given a special Christmas treat during the annual Christmas Shop with Heroes program with the Coquille dren and volunteers police and fire departments. The shopping day is scheduled Dec. 18 this year. 12:30 p.m. – Children must be picked up at Coquille High School cafeteria Donations can be made in person at Coquille City Hall, Coquille Police Department and at the Coquille Fire Hall. Donations may also be mailed to Coquille Police Dept., 851 North Central Blvd., Coquille OR 97423. Please make checks payable to city of Coquille. Tax receipts are available upon request. Please remember this is to help impoverished children within our community. Coquille Police and Fire Departments need your help this holiday season, lets pull together and give these kids a great Christmas.
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Southwestern awarded grant to support Forestry/Natural Resources program Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the Judith Ann Mogan Foundation has awarded the college a grant to support its Forestry/natural resources program. The Expanding Workforce Training in Forestry grant allows the college to hire a temporary specialist to support current faculty and determine curriculum paths to enhance forestry/ natural resources and fire science programs to effectively meet industry needs. During this two-year pilot project, the college intends to grow and enhance the programs by exploring workforce opportu-
nities and partnerships and adapting curriculum. The work will include outreach with industry and educational partners, and analysis of trends. “Our world is fast-changing, from increasing pressures on our ecosystem to the application of advanced technologies in forest management and protection,” said Dr. Ali Mageehon, vice president of instruction. “The college wants to evolve with these changes to ensure our students access the most up-to-date training that helps them excel in college and compete as professionals.” Southwestern surveyed larger
regional forestry/natural resource employers and learned they want to fill at least 282 new and existing positions by 2029. The college is working hard to provide the highest skilled workers to meet these employers’ critical needs. Southwestern’s handson, high-skill training in a small class environment prepares these students with both short-term entry-level job skills and preparation for advanced professional training through partner universities. The college further supports students in these programs by linking them with scholarships and real-life experience through internships. Within 3-5 years, the project’s
goal is to create a stronger workforce, support a broad range of necessary living-wage positions and add to the regional economy. Ultimately, the Mogan Founda-
tion grant is helping the college maintain a flexible Career & Technical Education system that is better able to meet workforce needs.
Grant to help North Bend move ahead with annex plans The Urban Renewal Agency of North Bend was awarded a $60,000 Brownfields Redevelopment Fund technical assistance grant to cover environmental costs associated with purchasing the Coos County Annex Building. In August, the agency purchased the annex and two adjacent lots for $125,000, intending to demolish and redevelop the former hospital site into a planned mid-rise housing complex. Business Oregon informed the URA that the grant would cover its costs
for the Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments and the Hazardous Building Materials Survey required to acquire the building. Brownfield grants are used for the cleanup of abandoned properties where redevelopment is complicated due to toxic contamination. The URA aims to demolish the blighted building and create a mixed-use project that will add housing units, enhance retail and commercial activity and inspire additional investment in North
Bend’s central downtown business district. North Bend has a housing crisis that the pandemic has only compounded, and this project will help dent North Bend’s affordability problem while returning the property to the tax rolls. Due to the age and prior use of the building, extensive environmental and hazardous materials testing was completed during the URA’s due diligence period. The URA will participate in Oregon’s Brownfields Program for
reimbursement of remediation of environmental activities associated with the property, including asbestos, lead-based paint and two fuel tanks that need to be remediated and closed per state rules. The URA pays for this project through tax increment financing, which creates funding for identified projects without raising taxes. When the URA district was created, the property tax revenue from that area was diverted into revenue streams: • Frozen Base: Continues
to go to the taxing jurisdictions, such as the city, county and school district. • Increment: As property values increase over time from new development or appreciation, the increment goes to the Urban Renewal Agency district instead of overlapping taxing districts. The goal of TIF is to make strategic investments that spur development, address blighted conditions and support property investments that would not have otherwise occurred. Established in 1994, the Urban Renewal Agency
of the City of North Bend mission is to eliminate blight and depreciating property values in areas within the agency’s jurisdiction, and in the process, attract job-producing private investments that will improve property values, improve the area’s visual quality and establish a positive linkage between the Coos Bay area and the Pacific Ocean – all in a manner consistent with the North Bend Urban Renewal Plan, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations.
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Football: Pirates run through North Eugene The World Marshfield’s football team tuned up for its big showdown with Marist Catholic with a 57-15 win over visiting North Eugene at Pete Susick Stadium on Friday night. The Pirates, ranked No. 1 in the Class 4A coaches poll, host the Spartans for the Sky-Em League title and playoff momentum this Friday. Marist Catholic is ranked fourth in the coaches poll, the lone loss coming against Cascade. Marshfield got another huge night from running back Miguel Velazquez, who rushed for 278 yards and seven touchdowns on just 12 carries behind the efficient Marshfield offensive line. He ran for scores of 15, 5, 46, 1, 63 and 49 yards in the first half and scored Marshfield’s first touchdown of the second half with a 54-yard run. The Pirates’ other touchdown, late in the third quarter, came on
a 54-yard pass from Dom Montiel to DJ Daugherty. Marshfield amassed 567 yards of offense, including 353 on the ground. Montiel completed 12 of 20 passes for 214 yards. Daugherty and Mason Pederson each had five receptions. Lucas Ellsworth had an interception. EAGLE POINT 41, NORTH BEND 6: The Eagles ran past the visiting Bulldogs. North Bend, which fell to 2-5 on the year, finishes the season at home against Thurston on Friday. COQUILLE 40, BANDON 38: The Red Devils edged the Tigers in another classic showdown in their rivalry. With the win, the Red Devils, who have not lost a game on the field (they did have an earlier loss to a COVID-related forfeit), essentially locked up a spot in the Class 2A playoffs, their 12th straight season qualifying for the playoffs. They have a nonleague game at Sheridan this coming
Friday. Bandon, which is third in the league, also will be in the playoffs and was looking for an opponent for this week. Friday’s showdown was a great contest that came down to the Red Devils making a stop near midfield in the final two minutes to preserve the win. “It was a great battle between two tough teams,” Bandon coach Jordan Sammons said. “Both teams left everything on the field and played with everything they had. “Hats off to Coquille. They made enough plays to come out with the win.” The Red Devils jumped out to a 14-0 lead early on 7-yard touchdown runs by Gunner Yates and Brock Willis. Bandon scored three of the next four touchdowns — a 40yard run by Denver Blackwell, a 30-yard run by quarterback Reef Berry and a 15-yard pass from Berry to Conner Devine.
Yates had a 15-yard scoring run for Coquille and quarterback Bryce Poston just before halftime for a 26-24 halftime lead. The teams traded touchdowns in the second half, with Berry scoring from 4 yards out on a fourth-down play, Yates scoring on a 64-yard run and Berry connecting with Devine on another score. Coquille got the winning score on a pass from Yates to Hunter Layton. “The majority of the game it was raining and wet and sloppy, which led to some fumbles for both teams,” Sammons said. “Unfortunately, ours came at some key times. “It’s hard to beat a great team like Coquille when you give up three to four possessions.” Coquille coach David Thomason had similar praise for the Tigers after the game. “Bandon is tough and I think they deserved their high ranking,” he said. The Red Devils were fourth
and the Tigers fifth in last week’s coaches poll for Class 2A. The OSAA power rankings have Coquille fourth and Bandon eighth. While Yates and Willis again had big nights for Coquille, Thomason credited his entire unit. “We needed the whole team effort,” he said. “I’m real proud of the way we dealt with adversity.” REEDSPORT 16, ILLINOIS VALLEY 0: The Brave beat the host Cougars to improve to 3-3 in league play heading into their regular-season finale at firstplace Lakeview on Saturday. MYRTLE POINT 54, FALLS CITY 6: The Bobcats got their fifth win in a row (counting a forfeit over Days Creek) and seventh in eight games with the road win Friday. The Bobcats host Camas Valley on Thursday with a chance to win their division and secure a good spot in the upcoming eightman playoffs.
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Marshfield’s Alberto Castillo and Joseph Herbert battle for the ball during Marshfield’s 3-1 victory over Marist.
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The Marshfield Pirates boys soccer team was ready to end the season with a win on Wednes-
day, and they did just that. The visiting Marist Spartans lost to Marshfield with a final score of 3-1. The Pirates were behind in the first half and struggled to
score, but after a quick pep talk during halftime, they turned the tables and made their first goal. The second half of Wednesday’s game was an intense game of kicking, running and intercepting
the soccer ball throughout the entire field. Both teams were on the edge of their seats with many close goal shots. Marshfield’s
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Bandon runners fare well in district tuneup The World Bandon’s cross country teams tuned up for this week’s district championships with strong showings against a number of larger schools in the Umpqua Invitational at Stewart Park in Roseburg. Bandon’s girls finished fourth behind Class 6A schools Oregon City, Roseburg and Sheldon, while the Tigers were fifth behind those schools and Class 5A Springfield in the boys meet, with Sheldon winning the title and Roseburg second. Holly Hutton finished third in the girls race, covering the 5,000-meter course in 19 minutes and 42 seconds to lead the Tigers. Sheldon’s Katryn Gilbert won the race in 19:09. Dani McLain was 16th for Bandon in 20:50 and Aunika Miller 28th in 21:27. North Bend finished sixth in the team race. Sara Slade was 24th (21:10) and Emma Slade 30th (21:34) for the Bulldogs. Reedsport was led by Natalie Hammond, who finished 42nd in 22:10. Ansen Converse led Bandon’s boys, finishing 17th overall in 16:56. Patton Clark was 24th (17:27) and Carter Brown 32nd (17:44). Sheldon’s Jonah Donde won the race in 15:33. The top South Coast finisher was Gold Beach’s Gianni Altman, who finished 11th in 16:38. North Bend, which finished 10th in the team race, was led by Aidin Wilson and Gavin Schmidt, who finished 36th and 37th in 18:00 and 18:03. Reedsport’s Clayton Wilson was 51st in 18:33. The district meets are coming up this week. Bandon and Reedsport will be in the Class 3A-2A-1A District 4 meet on Thursday at Valley of the Rogue State Park. North Bend joins the rest of the Midwestern League for its district meet on Wednesday, also at Valley of the Rogue State Park. Marshfield, meanwhile, compete in the SkyTom Hutton Photo for The World Em League district meet on Thursday at Lane Bandon’s Holly Hutton sprints to the finish line at the end of the Umpqua Invitational in Roseburg. Hutton Community College in Eugene. finished third in the race, which featured many larger schools.
A wild final night of the SkyEm League volleyball season left Marshfield alone in second place and hosting a game this week in the Class 4A play-in round. Marshfield, Siuslaw and Junction City entered the final night tied for second with a chance for a three-way tie for first if the Vikings managed to win at firstplace Cottage Grove. Marshfield took care of its part of the equation by edging host Junction City 26-28, 25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11. But Cottage Grove beat Siuslaw in another five-set thriller, 21-25, 25-15, 25-17, 12-25, 15-13 to secure the outright league title. The results of the evening left Cottage Grove awaiting a home game in the first round of the playoffs. Marshfield hosts Gladstone in the play-in round at 7 p.m. Tuesday, while Junction City hosts Phoenix and Siuslaw is at Banks. The winners of the eight play-in matches complete the 16-team playoff bracket. In Marshfield’s win over the Tigers, Tatum Montiel had 34 kills and Paige MacDuff 12. Alie Clark had five aces and Gracie Peach and Ava Ainsworth had 23 and 18 assists, respectively. Kate Miles had 25 digs and Peach 23. Marshfield finished 7-3 in the league standings. Gladstone finished fourth in the Tri-Valley Conference with a 4-6 league mark and is 8-8 overall. COQUILLE PERFECT: Coquille finished an unbeaten run through the Sunset Conference by sweeping host Bandon 25-15, 25-15, 25-18. The Red Devils went a perfect 12-0 in the league standings, with the final 10 coming in a 15day stretch. Coquille will host a game in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, with the opponent announced Tuesday night. BOBCATS TOP IRISH: Myrtle Point beat Waldport 2511, 25-16, 25-20 to tune up for the league playoffs. Myrtle Point finished fourth in the league standings at 7-5 and was scheduled to visit third-place Toledo in the league playoffs Monday (results were not available by press time), the winner then facing second-place Reedsport on Tuesday for the league’s second spot in the Class 2A playoffs. SEASON ENDS FOR POWERS: A good season for the Powers volleyball team ended when the Cruisers were unable to win either of their two matches in the Skyline League tournament. Powers fell to Umpqua Valley Please see Volleyball, Page B2
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Marshfield’s David Flores Garcia and Alberto Castillo during the regular-season finale against Marist. Marshfield won 3-1 to clinch the leage title. Below, Marshfield’s. Right, Castillo walks up the field. Marshfield finished the league season unbeaten.
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star goalie, Gannon Frost, was on his A-game, preventing the Spartans from scoring again. Near the end of the game the Pirates made two more goals, sealing the score at 3-1. The boys were ecstatic about yet another win, ending the season with a league title. “We came out strong and finished strong,” said senior Ernesto Rosale. “It’s surreal (winning the league); you can’t really
explain it. We’ve never done it.” The boys have come a way since pre-season, losing two non-league games, their first due to only having one practice with the entire team. “We weren’t fully strong just coming out of quarantine,” said head coach Chad Putman. “It probably set us back two to four weeks before we recovered.” The team overcame their setbacks and has now won the Sky-Em league season, with nine wins, zero losses, and one tie against Cottage Grove.
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Christian 25-17, 25-22, 25-11 and to Days Creek 25-18, 25-12, 25-17. North Douglas beat UVC for the tournament title and will by the Skyline League’s top representative in the Class 1a playoffs, with UVC hosting Trinity Lutheran on Wednesday and Days Creek traveling to Eddyville. Powers finished the season 11-8 overall and won the Skyline League’s south division
Bulldogs share MWL title in volleyball North Bend’s volleyball team earned a co-title in the Midwestern League by beating North Eugene and Springfield in its final two matches. The wins left the Bulldogs at 15-1 in the final standings, tied with Churchill for the league crown. Each team won on the other’s home court. The two squads share the league title and look ahead to the Class 5A playoffs. North Bend, which is No. 2 in the power rankings, would host in the first and second rounds of the play-
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Douglas County K9 officer tracks down fleeing suspect A Riddle man is in custody after he attempted to elude police and was tracked down by K9 Zoro. On Friday, October 22, shortly after 10:30 p.m., a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon in the 1100 block of Glenbrook Loop Road in Riddle for traffic violations. The driver failed to stop and attempted to get away from the deputy. The driver of the vehicle continued to the 4000 block of Glenbrook Loop before making a U-turn. The male driver continued to the 3500 block of Glenbrook Loop when he stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. A female passenger took control of the vehicle and continued to attempt to elude. The female, later identified as 34-year-old Sierra Marie Thompson of Riddle, was eventually stopped by a Myrtle Creek Officer and taken into custody. Zoro began tracking the male suspect from where he had run from the vehicle. Zoro led deputies
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Merkley secures funding for Oregon forest health, environmental improvements and water infrastructure in appropriations bill Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley recently announced he has used his seat as chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Interior and the U.S. Forest Service to secure vital investments in the annual spending bill for the subcommittee that will help make Oregon’s forests more resilient, support rural communities, protect public lands, bolster important programs for tribes and more. The bill is the basis for negotiations with the House, as Congress works to fund the government for fiscal year 2022. “For too long, programs protecting public lands, public health, and the environment and supporting tribal communities have been operating on fumes— as Oregonians know that all too well,” Merkley said. “I took the role of Chair on this subcommittee to make sure communities here in Oregon had the resources they need for the priorities most important to folks across the state, and this bill does just that. It makes unprecedented investments to address climate chaos, respond to and prevent climate-driven wildfires, protect natural places and wildlife, restore the rightful place of science, and rebuild capacity at federal agencies. “The bill also makes transformative change in Indian Country by boosting funding for tribal health care by a full 25 percent, and providing
budgetary certainty—for the first time ever—for the Indian Health Service. This bill delivers in a big way for Oregon and the nation, and it’s critical that the Appropriations process move ahead without delay to make sure these long-overdue investments become reality.” Merkley is the only Oregon member of Congress from either chamber since Senator Mark Hatfield to serve on the Appropriations Committee, considered to be one of the most powerful on Capitol Hill. He joined the committee in 2013 so that Oregon would have a strong voice in decisions about the investments our nation should be making. The Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill includes funding to support wildfire management, following another year of unprecedented blazes, as well as providing funding to support efforts to address the water crisis in the Klamath Basin: · Forest Health Restoration and Collaboration: The bill provides $80 million for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP). Oregon has four active CFLR projects: Northern Blues Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, Southern Blues Restoration Coalition Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project, Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project, and Lakeview Collaborative Landscape
Restoration Project. This is the authorized maximum for the program that Merkley championed in the last Farm Bill. · Wildfire Management: In anticipation of the next fire season, the bill provides $3.8 billion in funding for wildfire suppression accounts at land management agencies. To reduce wildfire risk, the bill provides $664 million for hazardous fuels reduction projects. · Klamath Basin Water and Wildlife Conservation: In continued efforts toward a long-term solution in the Klamath Basin, Merkley provided almost $30 million for habitat restoration and monitoring efforts in the Klamath Basin, an $18 million increase compared to last year. · Payment in Lieu of Taxes: The bill includes $515 million for the PILT program to fund vital services for rural communities, including public safety, social services, transportation and housing. This funding goes to Oregon counties that have large tracts of federal land, which doesn’t pay property taxes. The investment approved by Congress is $73 million over the president’s request. · Wildfire Smoke Mitigation: The bill provides $10 million to establish a new grant program at EPA to support local efforts to prepare for and protect against wildfire smoke hazards, for example by developing smoke mitigation and filtration plans for
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Native Americans from future lapses in appropriations due to government shutdowns, and would provide some budget certainty for the continuity of care during unpredictable budget years. Additionally, the bill provides $18.1 billion for Tribal programs—a significant increase from last fiscal year. The funding includes $7.6 billion for IHS, an increase of $1.38 billion; and $3.9 billion for Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education programs, an increase of $433 million. · Land and Water Conservation Fund: The bill provides $900 million, as required by the Great American Outdoors Act. For over 50 years the program has been the main source of funding for federal land and water acquisitions. Acquiring and protecting public lands not only provides environmental and recreational benefits, but also creates jobs in the tourism, recreation, timber, fishing, and other natural resource sectors. · Earthquake Preparedness: The bill includes $93 million for the U.S. Geological Survey to support regional earthquake initiatives, including $28.6 million for the West Coast ShakeAlert early warning project. The bill also encourages the USGS to continue the development of a system for Cascadia that will help prepare for and mitigate the negative human and economic impacts of a major seismic event.
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Johnson named to Working Mother’s National List Edward Jones Financial Advisor Erin Johnson of North Bend was named to the fifth annual list of “Top Wealth Advisor Moms” by Working Mother magazine and SHOOK Research. The 2021 list recognizes 500 women financial advisors in the U.S. who are “committed to helping families economically recover from COVID-19.” Johnson has served area investors for the past 12 years. “What an honor this is. I’m thankful that I have been able to bring my whole self to serving and supporting both my family and my clients,” Johnson said. “As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I strive to partner for positive impact in ways that
improve the wellbeing of our clients and colleagues, and together better our community. The pandemic has tested us individually and as a community in so many ways and I am grateful that I have been able to help clients navigate through the past year and a half.” The COVID-19 pandemic impacted retirement timing and savings for millions of Americans according to research Edward Jones conducted with Age Wave and Harris Poll (EdwardJones. com/NewRetirement). One third (32%) of adults will now retire later than originally planned, women’s financial security has been hit harder than men’s (35% vs. 28%) and at the end of 2020, 22
million Americans stopped making monthly retirement contributions. “These are the types of issues I have addressed with clients and will continue to partner with them to explore the possibilities for their future. My goal is to help every client feel confident in their decisions and secure about the future for their families,” Johnson said. The complete list of Top Wealth Advisor Moms is available online at https://www. workingmother.com/top-wealthadvisor-moms-2021 Johnson’s office is located at 2195 Broadway Ave. in North Bend. She and her branch team – Alyssa Hathorn and Bree Horton – can be reached at 541-756-0854.
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Commission adopts dungeness crab fishery management plan The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently adopted regulations for implementing the Oregon Dungeness Crab Fishery Management Plan, the first Dungeness crab fishery management plan to be developed on the west coast. The FMP describes the status of Dungeness crab and the Department’s management of two commercial crab fisheries (bay and ocean) and the recreational crab fishery in the bays and ocean. Dungeness crab is an iconic Oregon species and forms the economic backbone of commercial activity along the coast, including tourism, recreational crabbing and seafood industries. In describing the fishery sectors and the management approach of each, the FMP provides a transparent reference for the rationale behind the Department’s research, monitoring and regulatory approaches to sustainably managing Dungeness crab and providing access to all harvesters. While the majority of regulations are already in place for the management described in the FMP, there are several minor implementing regulations the Commission adopted today including a bay commercial logbook requirement, adjustments to late-season buoy tag allowances for the ocean commercial sector, biotoxin management ad-
justments and fishing gear definitions within marine reserves (which apply to crab and all other commercial fixed gear fisheries). The Commission also amended OARs for the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee (OCRF), to reflect changes to the Advisory Committee’s membership made by House Bill 2171, which was passed in the 2021 Oregon Legislative Session. The OCRF program was created as an opportunity for all Oregonians to demonstrate support for building a broader conservation legacy for present and future generations. It is funded by general fund dollars matched with private contributions. Projects funded by OCRF help Oregon Conservation Strategy Species and create new opportunities for wildlife watching, urban conservation, community science, and other wildlife-associated recreation. Commissioners also approved two OCRF funding recommendations including hiring a staff support position for the OCRF program and the Sea Otter Restoration Community Engagement project. The Sea Otter project will engage communities on the Oregon Coast (particularly the southern coast) with the goal of building support for restoring sea otters to the Oregon coast.
Finally, the Commission was briefed on the draft Rogue–South Coast Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan. The Plan will guide management of winter steelhead, summer steelhead, coho salmon, and cutthroat trout in coastal watersheds of southwest Oregon, from the Elk River south to the Winchuck River, including the Rogue River. The draft Plan was developed and revised after extensive engagement with stakeholder teams, habitat representatives, tribes, NOAA Fisheries, independent scientists, anglers, and public comment. More than 80 people signed up to testify about the Plan including Senator Jeff Golden, Curry County Commissioner Court Boice, Representative Suzanne Weber, Coos County Commissioner Bob Main, Representative Boomer Wright and Representative David Brock Smith. Most of the actions in the draft Plan have broad support and most of the testimony was either for or against the harvest of wild steelhead. Commissioners indicated the need for more discussion among themselves so an additional meeting to allow time for further discussion will be scheduled soon to still allow adoption of a final plan at the Dec. 17 Commission meeting.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission recently adopted regulations for implementing the Oregon Dungeness Crab Fishery Management Plan.
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The League of Women Voters of Coos County is making available to the public an informational interview with North Bend School District Superintendent Kevin Bogatin regarding the district’s proposed bond measure. Measure 6-192 will appear on the November ballot for residents of the North Bend School district. The interview includes answers to wide-ranging questions about the impact of the measure upon students and the community. The discussion includes how the money raised by the bond measure will affect educational programs for students, the proposed updates and upgrades to district school buildings and the planned oversight of restricted
bond funds. The recorded interview is available on a YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ mffie2T8Q-c, and it is also accessible via a link on the web page of the League of Women Voters of Coos County, under the Elections tab: https://my.lwv.org/oregon/ coos-county, The League of Women Voters of Coos County is a non-partisan, impartial political organization with a mission to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in government. Voter services to encourage interest and participation in elections are an important part of that mission. For information, contact LWVCC President Carol Ventgen at 541-756-2041.
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The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Charleston on November 12 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Charleston Marina RV Park, 63402 Kingfisher Road. The cost for the class is $125 for commercial fishermen and $175 for all others. Interested mariners may register online at www.amsea.org or call (907) 747-3287. The class will cover cold-water survival
skills; EPIRBs, signal flares, and mayday calls; man-overboard recovery; firefighting; flooding and damage control; dewatering pumps, immersion suits and PFDs, helicopter rescue, life rafts, abandon ship procedures, emergency drills, and in-the-waterskills practice. AMSEA’s Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor workshops meet the U.S. Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270 (c).
AMSEA’s Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class is an excellent opportunity for commercial fishermen and other mariners to gain hands-on training with marine safety equipment and learn best practices for surviving emergencies at sea. AMSEA is offering this class at a reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members.
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