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Direct flights to Portland could be coming soon By JULIE AKINS For The World

Not since 2017, when Pen Air cancelled its daily flights from the Southwest Regional Airport to Portland have Bay Area residents been able to fly to Oregon’s biggest city and come home in a single day. But talks with Alaska Airlines may yield a positive change, according to

Theresa Cook, executive director of the airport. “We had talks with Alaska in Seattle on October 5,” Cook confirmed. “We used to have flights so people could go to OHSU, Oregon Health and Sciences University Medical Center and professionals could come and go to Coos Bay from Portland in a day.” If the airline consents to establish the flights they would leave

at 7 in the morning daily and return at 8 that same night. The plane would stay at the airport overnight for the next morning’s run. Alaska has not confirmed a definitive plan, however. “We have conversations with airports all the time regarding potential service. Coos Bay/ North Bend is an airport of interest, but any discussions have been exploratory at this time. We

have no plans to start service at this time,” according to Alaska’s media office when asked to confirm a possible new direct flight. Direct flights to major cities are not unheard of at the regional airport. United has flights to San Francisco and Denver. And Alaska used to have direct daily flights to Portland back in 2009. Timm Slater, executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of

Commerce, supports the option of daily flights to Portland for business professionals. “It’d be extremely helpful. When we had Horizon there were three or four flights per day. It made it a great vehicle for doing business," Slater said. "You could go to Portland and do your business and fly back in Please see Airport, Page A3

Port enters into agreement to buy former GP mill site By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

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FEMA employees prepare to vaccinate some of the hundreds of Coos County residents who visited a mobile drive-through clinic at Pony Village Mall.

Hundreds line up for FEMA vaccine clinic By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic planned this week got an unexpected boost after federal and state governments approved booster vaccines for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

The result was a long line of cars at the drive-through clinic hosted by FEMA, the Oregon Health Authority and Coos Health & Wellness. Kevin McVeigh with OHA said the long line of people is exactly what he hoped to see. "We opened at 11, and it's

been nonstop," he said. "We do testing, too, but that hasn't been too many." Instead, hundreds of people waited patiently, most to get a booster shot of the Moderna vaccine. When vaccines first become available in January and February, Moderna was the

only vaccine available in Coos County. As a result, many of those eligible for booster shots were Moderna users, which led to a run on the booster shot that was approved Friday. On Monday, the first day of Please see Vaccine, Page A2

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Gary McCullough takes the oath of office from Mayor Jessica Engelke to become the interim police chief in North Bend. McCullough, who served as police chief in Coos Bay for 12 years, agreed to come out of retirement to serve North Bend while the search for a permanent chief takes place.

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The Port of Coos Bay could soon own the former Georgia Pacific mill site, with the goal of turning it into a shipping facility in the near future. Just days after the board of directors for the port voted unanimously to allow CEO John Burns to negotiate the purchase of the former mill site, the port announced it had reached an agreement with current owner CDC, Inc., to buy the land. The goal is to build a shipping facility in Coos Bay where ships will unload goods at the location, which will then be shipped throughout Oregon and the Northwest by train and truck. The purchase agreement includes a 60-day period for both sides to conduct due diligence, with the goal of closing the sale by the end of the year. If the sale closes at that time, the port hopes to have the facility operating at least partially in 2023. Burns said the move was intended as a means of creating strong jobs in the community, which has lost similar jobs due to the closure of the mill in 2019 and the recently-announced closure of the Shutter Creek Correctional Institute. “With this facility back in service, it is anticipated that it will bring with it the addition of well-paying family wage jobs to the area including longshore labor, yard workers and cargo handlers, as well as additional rail line crews,” said Burns. While presenting the idea of buying the property to the board, Burns said the port frequently receives calls from companies interested in offloading in the region. With no terminal in the Coos Bay region, the port has been forced to send the companies elsewhere. Margaret Barber, director of external affairs and business development for the port, said there is a great need for additional shipping facilities, and the port hopes to fill that need. "We've just been inundated, especially in the last couple of years, with what's happening in the shipping market," she said. "The challenge the port Please see Agreement Page A3

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the clinic, 158 people went through the line in seven hours. Of those, 149 were receiving the Moderna booster, three received Pfizer boosters, two received the Johnson & Johnson booster and two received first shots. "Ninety percent of everything we've done in the last four days has been the Moderna booster," McVeigh. The FEMA mobile vaccination unit uses a bus from Yankee Bus Lines, moving from city to city to offer vaccine shots. The tour in Oregon started in Bookings and moved to Port Orford last week. McVeigh said the bus is like a rolling pharmacy that stores the vaccines, even Pfizer which has to be stored a 77 degrees below zero. "We have a medical grade refrigerator to store our vaccines," he said. "We thaw them, we keep them refrigerated and they're good for 30 days." McVeigh said making the Moderna booster eligible changed the how the clinic worked. The first two days in Port Orford around 10 people a day attended. On Friday, when Moderna was approved for boosters, that jumped to 130. The bus moved to the Pony Village Mall on Sunday, and the clinic opened to long lines Monday morning. "It's been pretty successful," McVeigh said. "We're fortunate the wind and rain haven't been too bad." The team FEMA put together includes nine vaccinators, all nurses or EMTs, a pharmacist and several non-clinical volunteers who are tasked with registering people as they come up. The clinic at the mall will run through October 31, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. When the clinic ends

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Sunday night, the bus and the workers will move to the courthouse annex in Reedsport for a week before finishing in Florence for a week. All of the stops are intentionally in smaller communities. "Part of Oregon Health Authority's mission is to do outreach to people who don't have insurance, don't have as much on site," McVeigh said. "Portland and Eugene have large medical resources. When you get to rural Oregon, that changes fast." Despite being in rural Oregon and seeing big crowds, McVeigh said all three vaccines will be available for free, rain or shine. "We're not going go run out," he said. "We can resupply. We have a great supply system in Oregon. Coos Health & Wellness has been a great partner. They brought me some Moderna." McVeigh also applauded the mall for hosting the event and for letting the bus plug into its electricity

for the refrigerated units. McVeigh said if you need a booster or need your first or second doses of the vaccine, the clinic is there to help through Sunday. "We're doing people now who got their first doses from February to April," McVeigh said. "If you got it in June and July, you'll have to wait. We're following CDC guidelines." Phi Lam joined the tour around Oregon as the pharmacist in charge of the medicine. Lam is from California, but the signed up with FEMA because he believes getting people vaccinated is vital during COVID. "This is my second deployment," he said. "I believe in vaccines and I believe in COVID. Every shot is a lifesaver. I'm very happy to see a lot of cars. When I see cars, it means we're doing something good." Evelyn Mason from Port Angeles, Washington leads the medical team at

the clinic. She has worked with FEMA for 10 months, traveling through Pennsylvania, Texas and Oregon. Mason said she was excited to see the turnout Tuesday. "It's not typical for this or customary to have this many people, but I am excited," she said. "Since they've introduced the booster, we've had a good turnout."

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Below: A vaccinator gives a Moderna booster shot to a man who waited in line to get the third dose of the vaccine. Right: A long line of cars waits to go through the drive-through mobile vaccine clinic sponsored by FEMA, the Oregon Health Authority and Coos Health & Wellness. Top: FEMA volunteers help register some of the many people who attended a mobile vaccine clinic.

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Captain Cal Mitts takes the oath of office from North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke to become the No. 2-ranked officer in the city’s police department.

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* evergreen, perennial-ivy can continue to grow through the winter months, when other plants are dormant * adventitious roots are formed at the leaf nodes of immature plants, and they help ivy climb by adhering or anchoring to surfaces * there are two similarlooking ivy (Hedera) species in Coos County: English ivy (Hedera helix) and Atlantic ivy (H. hibernica) as well as other cultivars!

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Hedera helix Why should I care about English ivy?? grows in thick mats, blocking sunlight, and crowding out other plants, including native plants can increases erosion due to a shallow root system and the displacement of native species weighs down and harms large canopy trees making them more susceptible to fall during wind storms

Tips for cutting your ivy: Starting at chest height, cut all the way around the trunk and down to the base of the trunk. At the base of the tree, remove as much of the underground ivy root as possible. Disposal tips: dispose of ivy in your garbage; do not compost! Alternatively - place on a covered surface and let the leaves and roots dry out and die.

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Engelke elected to board for League of Cities The League of Oregon Cities elected North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke to its 2022 Board of Directors. Engelke will serve a three-year term. “I’m honored to be named to the LOC’s board of directors,” said Engelke. “It’s important to advocate on behalf of Oregon’s cities and help foster a sense of unity. Together, we can make a tremendous impact statewide.” Created in 1925 through an intergovernmental agreement of incorporated cities, the LOC is essentially an extended department of all 241 Oregon cities. The league helps city governments serve their citizens by providing legislative services, policy setting, intergovernmental relations, conferences and training, technical assistance and publications. Engelke is North Bend’s first woman mayor and has served on the city council since November 2018. Engelke is currently serving on various local and regional

boards, including board chair for CCD Business Development Corporation and board member/ co-chair for Bay Area Enterprises. Engelke is a professor of business management and marketing at Southwestern Oregon Community College. Engelke joins the LOC Board as North Bend Councilor Timm Slater rolls off the league’s executive committee. He served as president of the league in 2018 and will remain on its board of directors as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the board. Slater was appointed to the North Bend City Council in May 1981. The next 17½ years were spent in city service, including 12 as mayor. He was re-elected to city council in November 2012 and then appointed to the Council in November 2020 to fill the unexpired term of Engelke after she was sworn in as mayor. He has served as a member of the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board, chair of the Coos County

Planning Commission, founder of the Coos County Mayors Forum, and chair of the Bay Area Enterprise Zone. Slater is a Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club member and served on the Coos Library Board and Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (where he currently serves as its executive director). He completed a 32-year Army Reserve career. The LOC is governed by a 16-member board of directors. The board consists of four officers (president, vice president, treasurer and immediate past president) who serve one-year terms in each role on a four-year rotation, and 12 directors who serve three-year terms. Nine directors are elected city officials, and three directors are appointed city staff. In the first year of the appointed city staff’s term, they are non-voting. In addition, past presidents who are still in elected office continue serving as ex officio (non-voting) members of the board.

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Merkley, Wyden secure funding vital for North Bend in Senate Appropriations Bill Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley has used his seat as chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Interior to secure $1.34 million for North Bend in the annual spending bill for the subcommittee that will help the city with its storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure replacement and upgrade projects. The

appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies is the basis for negotiations with the House, as Congress works to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2022. The congressionally directed spending, also advocated for by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, includes a compilation of prioritized infrastructure projects related to main-

taining compliance with the city’s current National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits and the Clean Water Act requirements. The full Senate and House must still vote on the legislation. The city of North Bend’s 2021-22 Priority Storm & Sanitary Infrastructure Project includes replacement of select wastewater pump stations, sewer

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Cook agrees that the demand is there. “The community has been asking for better, more efficient access," she said. "We are seeing more professionals who have business in Portland and want that daily route.” Cook made her case to Alaska based on the area’s progress and amenities as well. “The region is growing in numerous ways. And Bandon Dunes Golf Course is getting bigger and biggerm,” she said. Bandon Dunes is an exclusive golf retreat that attracts players from around the world. An additional flight direct from

Portland would, in Cook's view, create easier options for golf travelers from the north in addition to more regular business flyers. Alaska is in the process of expanding daily routes between roughly 30 cities at the present time. While they have not confirmed a specific date or even if they will expand daily routes between Southwest Regional Airport and Portland, Cook is hopeful. “We have plenty of people who would use the route who have daily business in Portland," she said. "This is something our community would really like to see.”

is it is more friendly to the environment, cheaper and more reliable. State legislators also worked to support the proposal, with both State Sen. Dick Anderson and State Rep. Boomer Wright allocating $2 million each from the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to the port to assist with the project. The funding from the state legislators will be used to purchase the property. "We've had a real desire to acquire a wharf spot," Barber said. "This was really fundamental to allowing us to do that." If the sale is finalized

this year, the port will immediately begin working on permitting, engineering, environmental studies and design work before construction can begin. The port's announcement came after a similar announcement in September when the port signed a memorandum of understanding with NorthPoint Development to open a shipping facility at the North Spit. That facility, if completed, would be larger and could provide up to 250 permanent jobs. Barber said she would like to see both facilities up and running. "We really see this as a

one day.” Slater said the region is showing significant progress and a non-stop to Portland could be part of that momentum. “There's a lot of positive signs, expansions at the college, and the hospital is becoming a regional facility," he said. "It’s a good time for the community to achieve more progress because we have a confidence in each other. We are starting to see the fruits of our labor, and I believe we are ready to make progress in a number of arenas.”

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has had is we didn't own wharf. This is going to give us the opportunity to facilitate them." Burns said with the idea of opening a facility as soon as 2023, the port is working with multiple companies that are interested in moving goods through the port. For many, a new terminal would help avoid congestion and high costs related to the other terminal facilities. Locally, it could begin to turn around a trend of good jobs leaving the community. "I think we look at this as an opportunity to regenerate jobs that have been lost," Barber said. The GP mill site is ideal for a shipping terminal, Burns said, because it is large enough at 162 acres, has direct access to the bay and its shipping channels and direct access to the Coos Bay rail line, which the port also owns. Before products can begin shipping, upgrades to the rail line on site will need to be made. Much of the cost of the rail infrastructure will be paid for by the federal government after Congressman Peter DeFazio announced recently he had included $4.5 million in the reconciliation bill to be used for rail infrastructure as well as improvements to the wharf infrastructure on site. Barber said some products could be moved via truck from the site, but she expects the vast majority to be moved by rail. She said the advantage of rail

replacement, storm lining, cured in place pipes and storm drainage systems throughout the city, including projects on Broadway Avenue, Pony Slough Road, Madrona Street and Virginia Street. North Bend’s aging utility infrastructure has become an issue with the last major upgrades to the wastewater and storm drainage systems occurring in the 1980s. The city’s existing treatment facility was last upgraded in 1991. The average age of underground piping is nearing 60 years, with typically a 50-year design life on that portion of the system and 20-year design life on

mechanical equipment. While reserve funding was put in place, recent occurrences such as a limitation on user fee increases to the social security rate increase, and a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit permit likely requiring significant system improvements limit the city’s ability to fund its needed utility replacement projects. “Maintaining and upgrading stormwater and wastewater systems is vital to ensuring the economic and environmental health of our community,” North Bend City Administrator David Milliron said. “As the appropriations process

moves forward, the city of North Bend looks forward to working with Senators Merkley and Wyden and their Congressional staff members to champion these projects that will benefit all our residents and business owners.” 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.

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Sometimes, the simplest things can help wildlife By Richard Knight and Heather Dannahower “Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard a discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day” Sad to say, but that wideopen home on the range that Bing Crosby sings about in Brewster Higley’s “Home on the Range,” has been steadily diminishing with every passing decade as the Western landscape has been sliced and diced by roads and barbed-wire fences. Today, only an extremely savvy deer or antelope (or elk, moose or bighorn sheep) can move freely across private and public lands. Wild ungulates may have co-evolved nicely with carnivores on the top of the food chain, but they are overwhelmed by the “metallic carnivores” that roam highways. They also have little defense against the snagging attacks of barbs on fences. What to we do about it? As with every bit of technology we invent, humans can learn to adapt to their downsides. There are ways to make things safer for wildlife. With that goal, Colorado State University and Fort Collin’s Front Range Community College enlisted some of their students - with financial support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife - to take down gates and make road and fence crossings safer for deer, elk and antelope on the Roberts ranch in Larimer County, Colorado. Zach Thode, ranch manager, championed the efforts on the 17,000-acre Roberts Ranch. The working ranch is in a conservation easement, and Thode says he takes the conversation part of his job seriously. The new gates result in less wildlife mayhem on highways and fewer cases of animals getting snagged on barbed wire, where they die painful deaths. Eliminating barbed wire

gates is remarkably simple: Install posts 4 feet above the ground and 17 inches apart. Walla! Cows, horses and mules are too broad to pass through but ungulates easily slip past. Then take down the gates and count the comings and goings on a trail camera. An alternative model constructed by Colorado State University and Front Range and Front Range Community College places a log horizontally on vertical supports, 40 inches above the ground. That allows antelope to pass underneath safely while deer and elk can easily jump over. Cows are blocked because they have too much mass to make the jump. What’s amazing is that the fixes are inexpensive, costing just $100 in materials, and the students and their teachers who do the work come away enriched with the knowledge that they have increased the ability of wild animals to move about safely. Since this opened with a lyric about freedom, here’s a fitting conclusion to this modest effort that makes the West safer for wildlife, written by Cole Porter: “Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above, Don't fence me in. Let me ride through the wide open country that I love, Don't fence me in. Let me be by myself in the evenin' breeze, And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees, Send me off forever but I ask you please, Don't fence me in.” Richard Knight (richard. knight@colostate.edu) and Heather Dannahower (heather.dannahower@ frontrange.edu) are contributors to Writers on the Range, writersontherange. org, a nonprofit service that seeks to spur lively conversation about the West. Knight is a wildlife conservation professor at Colorado State University and Dannahower is a professor of natural resources at Front Range Community College.

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Letters to the Editor Smart politics? Incrementalism is anathema to activists, especially activist organizations that need to raise money to pay lawyers, high dollar executive staff and contribute generously to compliant politicians. Idealism invariably trumps reality, including practical transitional thinking. That is the responsibility of those whom we elect as leaders. We elect leaders to lead, to do what is best for the electorate, not the AstroTurf organizations that hand out big checks to political campaigns. Our elected leaders are privy to a gargantuan amount of information to which we as individuals do not have access. The shortsighted decision making and pandering to noisy activists with a self-serving agenda, not necessarily in the best interests of the country and its citizenry, has created a potential dozen year catastrophe for ordinary people. For several years the mantra has been fossil fuels are bad and should be eliminated as a fuel source. The goal is laudable to be sure but a credible strategy to transition to more desirable energy production is absent resulting in what may well do more environmental harm than good. A scant 3% of our energy needs are from renewable sources. Investment in oil and gas development has been significantly reduced, creating spot shortages and astronomical price increases. The demand for coal, the dirtiest fuel, has skyrocketed due to shortages elsewhere. Oil prices have doubled. Natural gas, the cleanest of the three, prices have quadrupled. The net worldwide effect is dirtier air and an exponential jump in consumer energy prices. Our state government killed a chance to export LNG that would have supplanted coal in the Far East thereby killing a chance to reduce by tons the carbon dioxide that

blows our way each day. Smart politics, right?

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The scariest part of Halloween? Little scares me about Halloween or trick-or-treating. Ghosts, zombies, skeletons and witches have nothing on all the milk ingredients in candy and the frightening truth about the dairy industry. This is the industry that has spent billions convincing humans that drinking the milk of another species is OK. This is the industry that feeds millions of dairy cows in favor of feeding starving humans. This is the industry that creates pastures for dairy cows which accounts for a substantial reduction of forestland and other wildlife habitats. Add to this that the digestive system of cows discharges large amounts of methane, and their waste discharges nitrous oxide, both contributors to global warming. This is the industry that perpetually impregnates cows in order to keep them lactating to produce milk meant for their offspring and then kills them off after they are “spent.” The dairy industry is more frightening than any Halloween nightmare. But, we’re lucky. Our local supermarkets offer a selection of plant-based milks, cheeses and ice creams, as well as a colorful display of fresh fruits and veggies. And the dairy industry reporting slumping sales is just the treat we need this holiday season. Carson Barnes Coos Bay

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This rancher has radical ideas about water By Dave Marston If Jim Howell, a fourth-generation rancher in Western Colorado, has a guru, he’s Allan Savory, the champion of intensive cattle grazing even on semi-arid land. Howell, 52, says Savory’s methods, which require moving cattle quickly from pasture to pasture, enable him to keep adding thousands more animals as the ground recovers. He says the method is so efficient he can even foresee leasing out irrigation water that he doesn’t need. If all this sounds unbelievable, Howell, who is ranch manager for Eli Feldman in Ridgway, Colorado, understands the skepticism. But he says the ranch speaks for itself. Western States Ranches is huge, a 213,000-acre spread that’s a mix of 3,000 acres of irrigated bottom land in Delta and Montrose counties, plus 210,000 acres of mostly leased federal rangeland that sprawls from western Colorado to eastern Utah. There’s forested, high elevation range, but half of the ranch is semi-arid. Rainfall can be a scant 10 inches per year. The herd is also large at 3,300 head, with 1,800 pregnant cows. What makes Savory’s approach effective, Howell says, is speed: In a day or two, cows eat fresh grass and weeds, then move on to new pasture before an enclosed pasture is damaged. Ten cowhands make the process work by moving miles of electric fencing, even though they’re traditionally loath to get off their horses. Feldman found Howell by consulting the Savory Institute, where Howell’s wife, Daniella Ibarra-Howell, is director. The man and the money behind this enterprise is Eli Feldman, whose Conscience Bay Company is mostly staked by lifelong friends, the Laufer family of Stony Brook, New York. East Coast money and Western know-how might seem an odd combo, but Howell studies the land with total concentration. He says his rule of thumb is to make a grazing plan and then rip it up as changing conditions dictate. Howell has made dry, overgrazed range bloom before. Using Savory methods, he boosted the number of cattle on his former family ranch on

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Jim Howell is working to make a radical prospect of grazing cattle work in arid areas of Colorado. Howell believes his herds can thrive without using much water. Blue Mesa in Western Colorado. He went from 150 cows to 450, while also attracting herds of elk. But if demand management gets going - the controversial plan of leasing water temporarily and voluntarily to fulfill downstream obligations – Feldman and Howell are on board. Feldman asked Trout Unlimited to administer a demand management study on part of his ranch that lies in Eckert, Colorado, where ground is irrigated only until July 1. Howell derides programs that encourage leasing water for full seasons. “It’s going to be seen as socially untenable for ranchers in the upper basin to be over-irrigating hay fields when downstream users are running out of water.” Because Feldman is an outsider with a formidable operation, he says he’s been a target since the ranch got going in 2018. Shortly afterward, he recalls, a Delta County commissioner poked him in the chest with a finger, saying, “I’ve got my eye on you.” Feldman figures he’s been cast as a water speculator. “But when a ranch was auctioned off recently,” he says, “we passed on the irrigated land (with senior water rights) and purchased the herd and grazing permits only.” For both Feldman and Howell, one of their goals is to restore grass on

Dave Marston ground that’s been ranched “oldschool.” By that they mean trampled creek beds where cows for generations wallowed away the summers. Howell says he has all sorts of tricks to get lazy cows moving. Artificial watering holes are scattered across dry range, while gullied creeks are fenced off and left to recover. The payoff is growing grass-fed, certified organic beef, and Howell says it commands a 15-20% premium over cattle grown for the commodity market. Despite the ranch’s sprawl, it seems a lean operation. Howell manages it halftime from a small tent, which also doubles as his sleeping quarters. His cowhands are equipped with little besides horses, trailers and portable electric fence. Still, Howell has his share of environmental critics. The Center for Biological Diversity charges that grazing any cattle on marginal land leads to degraded water and spurs desertification. Howell shrugs off the charge. “These native rangelands evolved with hooved animals,” he says. “To say they are not meant to be grazed is total BS. They were meant to be grazed - but as nature intended.” Dave Marston is the publisher of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West.

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Alda passed on to Heaven on September 25,

March 21, 1947 – October 22, 2021

2021. Alda was born in Litchville North Dakota, grew up and lived in Puyallup most of her life. She met and married Ellis Ingram in 1954. They had two daughters, Deborah (Knudson) and Denise (Epperson). When Ellis retired, they moved to the Oregon coast, eventually landing in Charleston. After Ellis passed away in 1998, Alda continued to live in Charleston, enjoying

many wonderful friends and was very active in the community. Alda was the most kind, loving and fun person with a quick wit and a laugh that would light up the room. She enjoyed volunteering at the Charleston Visitors Center, the annual Crab Feed, Shore Acres and never met a soul who stayed a stranger for long. She was truly a joy and a blessing and we will miss her forever.

son and grandsons. They lived most of their married life in the Coos Bay area. Many people knew Steve as the "Icelander"; he enjoyed talking with people and was often described as sweet and friendly. After retiring as a carpenter, Steve enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and spending time with family. Steve was born Hjalti Gudmundsson in Nordfjordur, Iceland, in 1927. He was one of 14 children and grew up on a farm in northern Iceland. After commercial fishing for many years, he left Iceland and came to Coos

Bay in 1957, joining two sisters who already resided in the area. He met Joanne at a local dance; they married in 1960 and shared 60 loving years together. Steve leaves behind his wife, Joanne Munson; son, Jeff Munson; daughter, Lisa Kamph; and their spouses, Trish Munson and Larry Kamph. He leaves four grandsons, Jacob Munson, Erik Munson, Nick Munson, and Scott Kamph. Also, greatgrandson, Bastein Munson. In Iceland Steve leaves behind his sister, Erla Flosadottir.

Steve Munson

Steve Munson, beloved husband and father, passed away on February 7, 2021 at the age of 93. Steve and his wife, Joanne, moved to assisted living in Idaho in 2019 to be near their

Walter L. Scolari June 8, 1928 – October 22, 2021

Funeral Mass for Walter L. Scolari, 93, of Coquille, will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coquille. Burial will be at Roseburg National Cemetery Walter was born on June 8, 1928 in Coquille to Joseph and Mary (Togni) Scolari. He died October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Walt was a lifetime Coos County resident,

growing up in Coquille and graduating in the class of 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a selfemployed logger and dairyman all of his life. He was past adjutant for the American Legion, member of the farm bureau and honorary member of the Oregon Sheriffs association. Walt is survived by his brother, Leonard Scolari of

Coquille; several nephews; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lillian Doran. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice. com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service – Coquille Chapel, 541396-3846

On October 22, 2021, my beloved wife of 15 years, Carol Eulalah Lloy passed peacefully in her sleep in our Coos Bay, Lakeside home. She leaves behind her beloved daughters, Laura Kathleen Stewart, and Cynthia Lynn Stewart of San Diego, California; her brother, author Jeffrey Earl Seay of San Diego, California; stepdaughters, Eileen, Colleen and Maureen. Carol is preceded in death by her step-son, Jimmy; her mother, Eulalah Seay, President of the Sun Lakes Country Women’s Club prior to her death; and her father, Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Earl Seay, who was a highly decorated combat veteran; as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved her dearly. Carol and I met on the island of Maui and she swept me off my feet.

Carol and I loved the people of the island where we spent 25 years of our lives together. We missed the people of Maui and their Aloha and missed being called Uncle and Auntie. Carol and I had planned on returning to our Aina’ at some time in the future. Carol loved to read, do crossword puzzles, knit and whatever we did together was the best adventure just being together. We enjoyed watching crime movies and shows and solving mysteries. We enjoyed going to second hand stores to see what treasures we could claim and add to our home. She always fussed at me trying to keep me healthy and made sure that whatever we ate was healthy (mainly consisting of tacos) and we had the proper vitamins to support our immune system. We truly just enjoyed being in the company of one another. I thank you for the greatest love I have ever known. I shall see you in heaven. Wings of Love As time wears hard on your beauty And you fear so much to grow old Look within your heart and find love More precious than treasures of gold

It is better to give than receive dear So give willingly of all your love The stars and the moon will shine on you While you dance on the wings of your love When your beauty is a thing of the past Your love will carry you For beauty is a fleeting thing But love will see you through Heed not, the warning of time For time is a liar and thief Just rely on love given freely For love will bring sweet relief When the earth claims your limbs Be not frightened For as sure as there’s God above The earth shall not hold your spirit As it rises on the wings of your love. William C. Dwinell Until we meet again my love, I love you. JD Lloy. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of the North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

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DEATH NOTICES Grace White, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away October 8, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. coosbayareafunerals.com George Doane, 57, of Coos Bay died October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. coosbayareafunerals.com Carol E. Lloy, 74, of Coos Bay, passed away on October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. James David Musalf, 61, of Port Orford, died October 22, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon. Erma Jean Philbrook, 95, of North Bend, passed

SERVICE NOTICES Memorial Service for Joe Frazier, 78, of Myrtle Point, will be at 2:00PM on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service - Myrtle Point Chapel, 404 7th Street. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice.com A celebration of life for Allen E. Hobson, of Coquille, will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10 am at the Coquille Church of the Nazarene, 997 W Central, Coquille, OR. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial gift to the Allen & Jean Hobson scholarship fund at Hartwick College, PO Box 4020, Oneonta NY 13820. A graveside service for Bette Eloise Nelson, 88, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Friday, October 29, 2021 at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

away on October 23, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440. Gerald F. Houts, 75, of Coos Bay died October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. 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 Sherry Lynn Harlow, 73, of Bandon, passed away on October 23, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, coosbayareafunerals.com. Gerhard G. Schoepel, 80, of Bandon, died Octo-

ber 25, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon. Carol Lee Conrad, 77, of North Bend, passed away October 14, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com Bette Eloise Nelson, 88, of Coos Bay, passed away October 21, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com Lucille Mae Rudder, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com Fredrick Scott Haylett Jr., 84, of Coos Bay, passed

away October 22, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com Danielle Franceen Marria Ludtke, 43, of Riverside, California, passed away October 25, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Elmer Edwards, 69, of Coos Bay, passed away Oc-

tober 25, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 James Alderman, 87, of Port Orford, passed away October 25, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Sumarie Weaver, 52,

of Coos Bay, passed away October 25, 2021 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Margaret “Peggy” Olson, 84, of Gold Beach, passed away October 23, 2021 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren SUFFERING WOMAN TIRES OF SISTER'S NEGATIVITY

DEAR ABBY: I have ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's disease, am wheelchair- or bedbound, and am unable to do anything for myself, much less around the house. My husband works, and aides come in four days a week for several hours to provide me with personal care. I have to ask my only sister to help once a month. (She's older than I am.) When I do, she always puts conditions on the time or complains about the traffic. (She lives an hour away.) I finally told her I'm tired of hearing it and I want her to WANT to help me. Apparently, she was offended, so she's giving me the silent treatment. She isn't lazy, but maybe self-centered and lacking in empathy. I have four older brothers, but only one who lives close -- an hour away. When I ask his wife for help, she never hesitates and comes bearing casseroles. The only difference between us three women is that my sister never had children and never experienced the challenges and sacrifices that come with parenting. I'm grateful for any help and always express thanks. Should I be grateful for whatever help she gives me or take her silence as unwillingness to help and move on? -- IN NEED IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR IN NEED: Of course you should be grateful for whatever help your sister gives. It's unfortunate that she doesn't recognize the effect her constant complaints have on you. (You are ill, and she's a martyr.) Considering the challenges you face every day, it's a shame she doesn't have it in her to be more sensitive, but she doesn't. If her complaints add additional stress to your situation, you should definitely "move on" if it's feasible. From your description, your

sister-in-law is an angel on earth. DEAR ABBY: I have recently unearthed some of my old journals. In them I wrote honestly about my life -my kids, husband, pets, etc. They were a way to vent as well as to describe what my days were like as I kept a home, gardened, worked full time, cared for the kids, etc. A few of the entries concern my spouse who I'm still married to, and they are not flattering. They describe his refusal to help with the chores, his secretive drinking and almost bankrupting us more than once. There are also stories about my children (who are now in their 40s) as children. I would have loved to know more about my mother's life and that may be the case with my children. I'm unsure whether to leave them my journals upon my death. The journals might explain a lot of things: why we were always broke, never went on vacations or couldn't afford the same things their friends had. But I hesitate to make their dad look bad. Should I destroy them or pass them on? -- BURN BOOKS OR NOT DEAR BURN: Your journals are family history. They are also a tribute to the survival of what, at some points, may have been a tumultuous marriage. I am assuming that your husband is sober now and the two of you are financially stable. Pass them on to your children and allow them to form their own judgments. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

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SCHHC drive-through flu shot clinic set for Nov. 4 Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will once again offer free flu shots at its annual drive-through flu shot clinic Thursday, Nov. 4, beginning at 7 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m. or until supplies run out. The free drive-through flu shot clinic will be held in its usual location, in the graveled parking area adjacent to the main baseball field at Bandon City Park. Signs will be posted on 11th Street to clearly guide people. This year, the hospital will offer both the high-dose vaccine for those 65 and over as well as the regular dose vaccine. As usual, there are limited supplies, so those wishing to receive flu shots are encouraged to come early and remain in their cars and medical staff will assist. Southern Coos Hospital reminds everyone that medical staff will observe COVID-19 protection protocol by wearing masks, sanitizing between each shot and ensuring the highest standard of safety. Southern Coos Hospital asks that community members attending the drivethrough clinic wear a mask while flu shots are administered. There is no charge for the flu shots but donations to the Southern Coos Health Foundation are encouraged and greatly appreciated. The flu shot clinic is available free to the public each year with funds raised by the

Southern Coos Health Foundation and from proceeds from the Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop. SCHHC and SCHF volunteers will be available to take donations and provide people with information about the work done by the Foundation. SCHHC welcomes volunteers for this event. If interested, email Denise Ebenal at debenal@ southerncoos.org. For information, contact Scott McEachern, 541-329-1040 or email foundation@southerncoos. org.

The dietary department at any hospital is a busy place. There are patients who need three meals a day, plus snacks. There are employees who rarely leave campus during a long shift who count on the kitchen for meals. The dietary department is central to a hospital and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is no exception. That’s why three members of the SCHHC Dietary Department have been named non-clinical Employees of the Month for September. The SCHHC Dietary Department, as with other departments at the hospital and many other types of businesses, experienced a staffing shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fully staffed, the department should have five employees and a manager. However, at one point in the past couple of months, SCHHC’s dietary staff was down to three employees. That didn’t keep them from getting the job done. In addition to the extra duties due to being short-staffed, the dietary staff and the entire hospital staff were shocked and deeply saddened when SCHHC’’s much-loved dietary manager Sherry Capobianco passed away

after a devastating battle with COVID-19 in mid-September. The department’s morning cook, Bonnie Ragan, also fell ill, though is now back at work after her quarantine and recovery period. That left three employees: Richard Haase, Stevie Bettelyoun and Everett Bryant to take care of the entire dietary department. “Rick, Stevie and Everett have all been nominated this month for the exceptional efforts and support they have provided during a very short-staffed environment recently,” the nomination stated. “Not only have they taken on additional shifts, longer hours and extra days, they have done so much without a dietary manager and a morning dietary cook in order to keep our kitchen running and provide meals to our patients.” “In addition, each one of them always has a smile and warm hello to offer to everyone, every day. Rick, Stevie and Everett all deserve special recognition for their unwavering commitment and support of Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center,” the nomination concluded. Chief Nursing Officer Cori

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Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will offer a free drive-through flu shot clinic for the community November 4 at Bandon City Park.

SCHHC Dietary Department named employees of the month

Richard Haase

Stevie Bettelyoun

Everett Bryant

Valet, who oversees the dietary department, said the staff saw a need and accommodated and adjusted to it. “I didn’t need to come up with a resolution,” Valet said. “They saw what needed to be done and they made it happen.” The dietary staff ensured the hospital had healthy food available to patients 24/7, so had to keep a pantry located on the patient unit stocked with sandwiches, puddings, juices, soups and other items.

In addition, the dietary staff provided breakfast, lunch and dinner to all patients, but not with a “you’ll eat what we serve you because we’re short-handed” attitude. Instead, dietary employees took the time to visit with each patient to ask about their food preferences and prepare meals with that information in mind. “Sherry did such a great job of bringing that team together,” Valet said, adding that Capobianco and the entire staff would

regularly prepare special meals for employees and celebrations such as retirements or staff appreciation weeks. “She will be deeply missed.” “They all take their job very seriously. They take it to heart,” Valet added. “They always want to find a way to do things better.” “These employees continually serve our hospital in the background and they aren’t usually seen,” said Interim CEO Debi Ellis. “They work hard and do a lot for the hospital.”

Christy Dressell named employee of the month at SCHHC Christy Dressell grew up knowing she wanted to work in the health care field. Her father is a dentist, and Dressell would spend summers working in his office developing X-rays. It’s no wonder she went on to pursue a career in medical imaging. Dressell was named clinical employee of the month at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center for September. Dressell is a rad tech IV in the hospital’s medical imaging department (meaning she is credentialed in four areas). Dressell joined the team there in January 2018. Dressell was nominated for “the consistent quality care she provides with compassion to all our patients,” the nomination stated. “She always welcomes patients with a smile and welcoming approach, which makes each patient feel comfortable and alleviates the nervousness one might have.” “She has a confidence about her that is undeniable,” the nomination continued. “She works cohesively with everyone (co-workers, providers and patients) in a very professional manner and it shows. Christy is a true asset to our radiology team!” Dressell grew up and attended school in Klamath Falls. She attained her bachelor

of science in radiology from Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls. As part of her college curriculum, she worked an externship at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay and following college stayed in Coos Bay and worked BAH for two years, then at South Coast Orthopedics for 16 years before coming to SCHHC. A typical day for Dressell is not usually typical, as she does X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and DEXA (bone density) scanning. “Normally I float wherever my services are needed,” Dressell said. “When X-rays or CT scans come through the emergency department or on an outpatient basis, I take care of that and from Monday-Thursday, I’m the only MRI tech, so I do those or also float.” “All of us here are multi-modality techs, so we all help out in all areas,” Dressell added. “It keeps variety in the day.” MRIs are done in the mobile unit in the hospital’s parking lot outside of the ED. The mobile unit is staffed by SCHHC. Something Dressell enjoys about her job is the patient interaction and being able to help people get answers medical problems they are having. “Even if I don’t get to tell them, I

contribute to them finding out why they’re here,” Dressell said. “Doctors and nurses couldn’t know what’s going on with a patient as easily and thoroughly without our services.” “I think our department and the other departments at the hospital feel like a large family,” Dressell said. “I’ve gotten to know everyone really well.” Since joining the staff at SCHHC, Dressell has gotten certified in CT and DEXA scanning. “Southern Coos Hospital has helped me advance my career significantly. The (Southern Coos Health) Foundation paid for my bone density education and certification and I’m very appreciative of that.” Dressell is engaged and has two children – a daughter, 27, and a son, 20 – and two stepchildren, a son, 17 and a daughter, 13. In her spare time, Dressell likes to craft (she loves her Cricut and made most of the decorations for her daughter’s wedding last July) and enjoys family get-togethers and family outings in their camper. “Coming to Southern Coos Hospital was a huge blessing in my life,” Dressell said. “In all of my career, I’ve been happiest working here.”

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examine the fire hazard. "Considerable interest is If ever a community felt being shown in Mr. Dorlike it was cursed, it would nath's endeavor to have the hazards removed as many have to be Bandon and similar situations exist and its history of fires, dating if anything can be done back to the first Bandon to bring about a remedy, Fire which destroyed a there will be a lot of other large part of the business people ready to join," said community in 1914 (first the article. picture). The third picture of a As I was reading through the 1916 issues of Western large waterwheel appeared in the March 12, 1948, World, I came across a Western World, the size large ad from the Bandon Garage, selling Pyrene fire of which was evidenced by the fact that a man is extinguishers. It read: "A fire extinguisher saved Ban- standing to the left looking don from a second big fire. up at it. "A reminder of early-day Recently when a fire started in a room at the Hotel Gal- lumber manufacturing aclier (building at the far left) tivities in the Bandon area on a windy afternoon, a pat- is this huge waterwheel on ent fire extinguisher which the ranch of Charles and Mollie Fahy, a few miles had been kept handy was north of Bandon on the all that saved the building Seven Devils road. The and no doubt a large porsize of the wheel may be tion of the city. That little Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection judged from a comparison apparatus was worth a lot A fire extinguisher saved Bandon from a second big fire. Recently when a fire started in a room at the Hotel Gallier (building at the far left) on a of money, altho it cost but a with the height of Emil windy afternoon, a patent fire extinguisher which had been kept handy was all that saved the building and no doubt a large portion of the city. That Peterson, researcher for few dollars. little apparatus was worth a lot of money, although it cost but a few dollars. the Coos-Curry Pioneer "Why not profit by this and Historical Association, experience, especially new address as soon as her during the dry season when who posed for the picture. daughter, Nona Scott, sent The wheel, idle the past the fire danger in Bandon it to me. Here it is: Barbara 20 years, was part of the is so great. Keep handy a Dodrill, 1005 NE 17th original Fundy, Stacy and Pyrene Fire Extinguisher. Ave., Apt. 209, Hillsboro, Wasson mill that started "A handy little device Ore., 97124. which is a life and property operations in 1853. The Barbara is already misswheel was rebuilt in 1866 saver in time of distress. ing her friends in Bandon, and 1891, according to all Just the thing for Homes, and I know she would love available records. It providOffices, Hotels, Restauto hear from you. ed power for the mill saws, rants, Sawmills, Steamturned by the small stream boats, Automobile, in fact *** that runs from the Fahy everywhere." lake, about three-fourths The ad pointed out that Pat Kerker has anthe price of Pyrene was $7, of a mile distant. Edmund nounced new winter hours with an additional 50 cents Fahy acquired the mill in for 101 Plants and Things, 1858 and it has been in the for an automobile attachwhich will be open ThursFahy family ever since." ment. days, Fridays and Saturday I am not sure who owns A little more than a from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. the property now, but it month later, the front page may be part of the Bandon article told of two more *** Dunes Golf resort. homes being consumed by flames. In those days, I hadn't read much about *** where many homes were the recent accident of the heated by wood stoves, and boat that capsized outside I've been seeing quite a fire protection was practiUmpqua River Bar at Wincally non-existent, it was an few articles lately about the chester Bay, which took all too common occurrence. drought, and how illegal the life of the mother and marijuana grows are taking The article added: "The daughter of a Rogue Valley much-needed water, espenumerous fires occurring woman, Kristin Zippi. Five cially in Southern Oregon of late is causing considpeople were aboard the counties like Douglas, erable discussion as to the vessel when it capsized, Jackson and Josephine. possibility of organizing with three of them thrown But it's not just water that a volunteer department into the water and rescued is being impacted; it's also and providing an adequate by the Coast Guard. The alarm. The present alarm is electricity. other two, a woman and I still recall an article of no value except within a her 5-year-old granddaughsmall radius in the business explaining the demand ter, were trapped in the that marijuana grows were district. It is feared that cabin. having on electric utiliunless the fires are checked, Over the past year and ties, which really began to insurance companies may a half, Zippi also lost her surface when recreational withdraw from this field sister and later her home in marijuana became legal in altogether." the Almeda Fire. Oregon in July of 2015. Things are markedly For example, Pacific different today as the city of *** Power compared a small Bandon contracts with the said Jessie G is worth an Chris Hunter, southwest *** indoor grow operation to Bandon Rural Fire Protecarea manager for region 3 estimated $30 million. A People keep asking "hooking up 28 refrigeration District for fire proof ODOT. definite success story for If you've never seen the what has happened to the tors that run 24/7." tection, with well-trained * * * a beautiful and talented blockbuster movie ET, lighted crosswalk on Ninth While looking through volunteers and premium young woman who grew or even if you have, you Street; the council and city my files, I discovered an equipment available at all Jessie G, country rock up helping her commercial might want to come to manager have been asking email from former city times. singer and songwriter, sang fisherman father in his movie night at the Sprague the Oregon Department of The second picture I am manager Chris Good, writthat National Anthem at business. Theater in City Park Transportation the same ten in November of 2015, sharing is just one feaLambeau Field in Green Saturday night (Oct. 30) at thing. who replied to an article I ture of what was then the Bay, Wis., Sunday before *** 6 p.m. The cost is $5 for Early in October, both beautiful Natureland Motel, had forwarded him about the Green Bay Packers/ adults, $4 for seniors, $3 City Manager Dan Chanlocated several miles south the problem. Washington football game. If you haven't already for children 11 to 18, and dler and I heard from the He said "We do have a of Bandon on Beach Loop Jessie is the granddaugh- gotten your flu shot, don't free under 10 if accompastate, indicating that they Road, that survived the Fire least two grow operations ter of Bandon High School forget that Southern Coos nied by an adult. were still having difficulwithin our service territory. of 1936. graduate Peggy Hunt Goer- Hospital and Health Center Theater manager Jeff ties finalizing the right of Although the area behind As a matter of fact, we had will be offering its free flu Norris says the concession way needs for the intersec- gen and her husband, Bill, a power outage Monday the cottages, home and the who have lived in Brooktion improvements. shot drive-through clinic stand will be open. The off 101. We had to replace windmill, all built by John ings, where Jessie grew up, on Thursday, Nov. 4, from "With that said, we do theater has posted signs three transformers, and Dornath and his sons, had for many years. feel like we are getting about the governor's mask 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bandon we'll charge the grower for clearly burned, the famiAn Internet search close to resolving the 9th mandate. City Park. the upgrade. And this isn't ly was able to save their Street ROW issue and it the first time it's hapresort. should be resolved within pened. So far, it's not been In June of 1939, less the month. I know this has confrontational. Of course, than three years after the not been ideal as I know I hope it stays that way," fire, John Dornath was the 9th street crossing appealing to state and local said Good. improvements are needofficials to remove the fire ed and we all have been * * * hazards that remained in the working towards getting vicinity of his complex. these improvements put in I promised you I would An article in the Western place for some time," said print Barbara Dodrill's World explained that Dornath "has been in communication with the Oregon State Board of Forestry, but so far reported that he has had no action and he is wondering what, if anything, can be done about it. 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Bulldogs earn No. 2 seed for volleyball playoffs The World North Bend’s volleyball team is the No. 2 seed for the Class 5A playoffs and will host St. Helens in the first round on Saturday. If the Bulldogs win, they get another home match in the quarterfinals, against either Crook County or Wilsonville, for a spot in the final four at Liberty High School in Hillsboro. North Bend shared the Midwestern League title with Churchill, each going 15-1 in league play and winning on the other’s home court. The Lancers’ win in North Bend was the Bulldogs’ only loss of the regular season. The host St. Helens, which finished third in the Northwest Oregon Confer-

ence behind co-champions Wilsonville and La Salle Prep. The Lions enter the playoffs with a losing record overall at 9-10. Wilsonville is the No. 7 seed, while Crook County, the second-place team in the Intermountain Conference, is the No. 10 seed. Churchill also will host in the first round, as the No. 5 seed, with South Albany traveling to Eugene on Saturday. Admission for all firstround and quarterfinal matches at every classification is $8 for adults and $5 for students. CLASS 4A: Marshfield will travel across the state to play Baker after the Pirates advanced through the play-in round by sweeping Gladstone on Tuesday.

The Pirates won 25-23, 25-11, 25-18. Marshfield is one of five schools from the Sky-Em League in the playoffs, but four are on the road. League champion Cottage Grove will host Tillamook on Saturday. The other three teams, which also won play-in matches, are Siuslaw, which is headed to North Marion; Marist Catholic, which visits top-ranked Sisters; and Junction City, which will travel to Sweet Home. Marshfield finished second in the tightly contested Sky-Em League race and swept Gladstone Now the Pirates head almost to the Oregon-Idaho border to meet Baker, which won the Greater Oregon League.

If Marshfield can get past the Bulldogs, the Pirates will face the winner of another first-round match between Philomath and No. 4 seed Mazama, the Skyline League champion. The Sky-Em League shined in the play-in round. Siuslaw, which finished tied for third with Junction City, beat host Banks three sets to one Tuesday. Junction City swept visiting Phoenix 25-7, 25-22, 25-9 on Saturday. Marist Catholic, which finished fifth in the league standings, won at Molalla 25-21, 25-22, 17-25, 25-23. CLASS 2A: Coquille will host Union on Saturday and Reedsport will travel to Vernonia as the two representatives for the

Sunset Conference in the Class 2A playoffs. The Red Devils enter the playoffs as the No. 6 seed following their perfect run through the league. Reedsport is the No. 12 seed, having earned its spot in the playoffs by beating Toledo in the league playoffs Tuesday. The Brave swept the Boomers 25-17, 25-12, 25-15 to clinch their spot in the playoffs. Toledo had ended Myrtle Point’s season a day earlier with a 25-20, 25-21, 26-24 win over the Bobcats. Coquille, which won its final 10 league matches in a frantic 15-day period, will host Union, which finished third in the Blue Mountain Conference and is just 16-15 overall but ranked 12th.

If the Red Devils top the Bobcats, they face the winner of Monroe and Culver on Saturday. Like the Red Devils, Monroe ran through its league unbeaten. The Dragons also beat Coquille in the season opener back on Aug. 28. Vernonia earned the top seed in the Northwest League by beating second-place Portland Christian and unbeaten league champion Gaston in the league playoffs. The winner of the Reedsport-Vernonia match meets Grant Union or Sheridan, who meet Saturday on Grant Union’s home court. North Bend, Coquille and Reedsport all play at 1 pm Saturday. Marshfield plays at 2. Siuslaw plays Friday night at 5:30.

Powers dominates all-league team North Bend

girls roll to soccer victory over Marshfield By John Gunther For The World

Brooklyn Garrigus had a hat trick and North Bend's girls beat Marshfield 7-2 in their annual rivalry game at Vic Adams Field on Tuesday. Garrigus got the scoring started for North Bend and Charlise Stark added two goals in the first half. Marshfield got both its scores in the first half, one on a North Bend own goal and the other by Isabelle Perez. Garrigus added two goals in the second half and Jordyn Prince and Allissa Richardson also scored for North Bend. "It was an exciting Civil War victory," North Bend coach Tony Picatti said. The Pirates completed

John Gunther, The World

Powers junior Michael Pedrick tackles a player from North Lake during their game this season. Pedrick was named to the league’s first team on both offense and defense.

Pedrick named coach of the year; three players make first team twice Powers was well-represented on the Skyline League first team for six-man football after the Cruisers ran through the league season unbeaten. Kayne Pedrick was named coach of the year for the league after teaming with Matt Shorb to guide the Cruisers to their perfect regular season after they weren’t able to field their own team the past two seasons because there weren’t enough boys in the high school who were interested in playing football. Powers quarterback René Sears, running back Alex Mahmoud and center Michael Pedrick all were named to the first-team offense. The same three players were on the first-team defense, with Pedrick at defensive tackle, Sears at linebacker and Mahmoud at defensive back. End Charles Shorb was named to the second team on offense and honorable mention as a defensive end. Defensive end Jayce Shorb and defensive back Patrick Mahmoud also were honorable mention. North Douglas swept

the top player awards with offensive player of the year Paul Rayon-Wilder and defensive player of the year Ray Gerrard. Powers is scheduled to host Joseph in the first round of the six-man playoffs on Saturday. FIRST TEAM Offense—Quarterback: René Sears, fr, Powers; RB: Palu Rayon-Wilder, sr, North Douglas; Nathan Rausch, jr, Elkton; Alex Mahmoud, jr, Powers. End: Ray Gerrard, jr, North Douglas; Jesse Myers, sr, Riddle. Center; Michael Pedrick, jr, Powers. Defense—Defensive Tackle: Michael Pedrick, jr, Powers. End: Ray Gerrard, jr, North Douglas; Jesse Myers, sr, Rid-

dle. Linebacker; Braden Jentsch, sr, North Douglas; Nathan Raush, jr, Elkton; René Sears, fr, Powers. Defensive Back: Alex Mahmoud, jr, Powers; Noah Leary, jr, Yoncalla. Special Teams—Kicker; Noah Leary, jr, Yoncalla. Kick Returner: Palu Rayon-Wilder, sr, North Douglas. Punter: Andrew Slayton, sr, Prospect. SECOND TEAM Powers: Charles Shorb, soph; offensive end. HONORABLE MENTION Powers: Charles Shorb, soph, defensive end; Jayce Shorb, fr, defensive end; Patrick Mahmoud, fr, defensive back. VOLLEYBALL: Powers did not have any players on the Skyline League’s first team, but did have several honored after winning the south division. Lauren Stallard was on the second team and Skylar Thompson, Emma Krantz and Kendra Hutton were honorable mention picks. Pacific’s Wiley Lang, Audrey Griffiths and Natalie Flowers also were picked for honorable mention.

Samantha MacDowell of North Douglas was the player of the year and Fionna Ketchem of Days Creek libero of the year. Emily Reed of North Douglas was coach of the year. First Team: Samantha MacDowell, North Douglas; Halli Vaughn, North Douglas; Amy Pappas, Umpqua Valley Christian; Tylie Bendele, Umpqua Valley Christian; Fiona Ketchem, Days Creek; Bailey Stufflebeam, Days Creek; Shandiin Newton, Days Creek; Alison Van Loon, Yoncalla. Second Team: Zoey Pappas, Umpqua Valley Christian; Alannah Thennes, Umpqua Valley Christian; Jaley Reich, Umpqua Valley Christian; Cydni Dill, North Douglas; Lailah Ward, North Douglas; Nichole Noffsinger, Yoncalla; Lauren Stallard, Powers. Honorable Mention (South Coast only): Wiley Lang, Pacific; Audrey Griffiths, Pacific; Natalie Flowers, Pacific; Skylar Thompson, Powers; Emma Krantz, Powers; Kendra Hutton, Powers.

“It was an exciting Civil War victory.” Tony Picatti North Bend coach

an undefeated Sky-Em League season by beating Marist Catholic last week and now are waiting to learn their foe for a home match in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs.

North Bend boys take early lead, hold on for 3-2 victory North Bend also won the boys match 3-2, with all the goals scored in the first 20 minutes. “I’m really happy for the guys,” North Bend coach Dustin Hood said. “They played tough and physical, winning first and second balls, which I think made the difference in the game.” Marshfield scored in the first five minutes, Hood said. “But we responded within a few minutes when Hunter Reeves made a beautiful cross that Andrew Efraimson headed home, tucking it into the right side - really

“They had a number of opportunities on corners and free kicks in their attacking third, but, again, our guys were stout defensively and rose to the occasion. I’m just really pleased for the boys and the North Bend community to win that game.” Dustin Hood North Bend coach

a nice header to finish it,” he said. “We scored again when John (Efraimson) scored off a ball Henry (Hood) sent in on a set piece. And several minutes later Alberto (Castillo) blasted in a shot for them from inside the box. John responded again by slicing up the MHS back line for an unassisted goal.” After that, North Bend held on. “They had a number of opportunities on corners and free kicks in their attacking third, but, again, our guys were stout defensively and rose to the occasion,” Dustin Hood said. “I’m just really pleased for the boys and the North Bend community to win that game. “I think this is a game that some of the boys will remember for quite a while.” Marshfield’s boys, who won the Sky-Em League with a 9-0-1 record, now wait to learn who they will host in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. North Bend’s boys and girls ended the season Thursday night with home matches against Churchill (results were not available by press time). Marshfield’s girls ended their season with the match against the Bulldogs.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM STANLEY TOWN, Deceased No. 21PB07348 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JEFFREY BRYAN TOWN filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of WILLIAM STANLEY TOWN. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of 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, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication:15th day of October, 2021. /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 Published: October 15, October 22 and October 29, 2021 The World (ID:327592) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of: DIAN MAE MARPLE, Decedent. Case No.: 21PB08479 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 22, 2021 Krys Bigman, Personal Representative Published: October 22, October 29, and November 5, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328210) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of HIDEKO M. WHITE, aka SALLY M. WHITE, Deceased. Case No. 21PB08752 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Crystal Shoji 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, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published October 29, 2021. Crystal Shoji Personal Representative 1345 Myrtle Avenue Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. (541) 267-2491 Published: October 29, November 5 and November 12, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328625)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT WILLIAM CLAWSON, Deceased. Case No. 21PB08920 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michelle D Gibbens 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 29, 2021 Published: October 29, November 5 and November 12, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328954)

-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of Delia Anne Daniel, Deceased. Case No. 21PB08638 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Teressa M. Howard 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 29, 2021. Published: October 29, November 5 and November 12, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:328600)

-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 21PB06033 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Larry Joe White, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Misty Dawn White 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 15, 2021 Misty Dawn White 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: lawtalk@visitband.com Published: October 15, October 22, October 29 and November 5, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327747)

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John “Jack” Kelley

Maxine “Mickey” Lillian McCready

March 30, 1927 – October 9, 2021

September 11, 1939 – October 15, 2021

John “Jack” Kelley, 94, passed away of natural causes on October 9, 2021 in Coos Bay. Jack was born in Seattle, Washington on March 30, 1927 to John Harold Kelley and Valma Ruscher Kelley. He spent his early years in Seattle with his younger siblings, Richard and Lela, while his father worked in the Seattle shipyards and his mother tended to the home. The family moved to Portland prior to World War II for a better position at the Portland shipyards. Jack graduated from Benson High School in December, 1944 and enlisted into the Navy in January, 1945 at age 17. During basic training Jack contracted rheumatic fever which required prolonged hospitalization and after recovery was assigned to the mine sweeper USS Hood in the pacific theater. The ship sailed to Japan just after the war ended and swept mines out of the harbor at Nagasaki. Jack took pictures of Nagasaki showing the devastation of the bombing. After discharge from the Navy in 1946 Jack took it upon himself to enroll at Oregon State University (then called Oregon Agricultural College) and graduated in 4 years with a degree in Industrial Mechanics. He competed for the rowing team while there. Jack’s

father opened Kelley Boat Works in Charleston, Oregon in 1946 completing his dream of operating his own boat building and repair business. Jack ended up in Charleston after college helping at Kelley Boat Works as well as other jobs and during this time met Bette Anderson Hagge at a dance in Coos Bay. Bette is a second generation Marshfield High School graduate who was a widow with two young children (Mark and Gail) whose husband, fellow Marshfield classmate Bud Hagge, died of cancer. Bette and the children hit the jackpot with Jack, who enthusiastically took on the role of husband and father, and Bette and Jack were married in 1955. Glen Kelley was born in 1958 and the family was complete. Jack loved and raised all the kids equally without preference while insisting that Mark and Gail keep their original father’s sir name, Hagge. Jack worked at Kelley Boat Works as well as Georgia Pacific and Weyerhaeuser over the next number of years before settling in at Kelley Boat Works working with his father, John and his brother, Richard. They were fixtures in the Charleston boat scene providing repair and maintenance to commercial fishing boats, pleasure craft, and Coast Guard boats. Jack and Richard

100 YEARS — 1921 Teachers gather at county seat

Annual county institute is opened COQUILLE — The schools of the county are closed today and will be Tuesday and Wednesday on account of the annual teachers’ institute at Coquille. The attendance of all teachers is required. An interesting program has been arranged for the three days. Supt. J.A. Churchill for the opening lecture this morning gave a lecture on “Oregon Objectives in Education.” For this afternoon’s lecture Mrs. Gagnon gave some of her experiences and impressions gleaned from her summer attendance at the Columbia University, New York.

Grand Theater in Bandon is in ruins today

Located in Odd Fellows building and structure wiped out by fire Loss may be from $15,000 to $20,000 BANDON — The Grand Theatre and the Odd Fellows building in which it was located were wiped out by fire which started at 1 o’clock this morning. For a while the business section of the city was threatened but the fire was contained to the one structure when the tug Klyhiam pumped salt water from the Coquille river. Loss is big The cause of the fire is not known. The loss may be between $15,000 and $20,000 with only a small amount of insurance. When the fire was discovered smoke was coming out of the second story and the building was soon in flames, which for a time looked as though they would spread to the rest of the neighborhood.

Curry county man shown high honor

Col. Edgerton is going to Washington, D.C. Received congressional medal of honor and is aged veteran of the Civil War SALEM — From an isolated ranch in the mountains of Curry County will come Oregon’s congressional medal of

took over the business from John when he retired and continued operation until they closed the business in 1993. Jack managed to teach shop classes at S.W.O.C.C. in addition to his work and family responsibilities. He found teaching to be a good challenge and work skills to others. Jack enjoyed boating and the family had a cabin at Ten Mile Lake, accessible only by boat, which was great fun. At age 60 Jack started windsurfing and became proficient. He primarily sailed at Floras Lake and retired from windsurfing at age 80 when he decided “I’m not getting any better”. Jack is fondly remembered for being easy going, warm, patient, humble, open minded, and intelligent. He was a stabilizing presence in all matters. As his physical functioning declined care givers were always happy to assist him because he was so sweet. As the family saying goes, “Everyone loves Jack”. Jack is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bette, who resides at Ocean Ridge Assisted Living; his brother, Richard and his sister, Lela; daughter, Gail and her husband, Dr. Dennis Roberton; son, Dr. Glen Kelley and his wife, Dr. Peggy Kelley; daughter-in-law, Jan Hagge; three nieces; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, John and Valma Kelley, and his son, Dr. Mark Hagge. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Coos County Meals on Wheels program which was so helpful to Jack and Bette. Bette would appreciate any cards sent to her at Ocean Ridge Assisted Living.

honor hero who will be one of the official mourners at the interment of the unknown dead soldier at Washington, D.C., on Armistice Day. The man is Colonel N.H. Edgerton, a rancher, once military governor of North Carolina and whose distinguished bravery in the civil war won for him the highest honor in the gift of the nation. Medal of Honor hero In a letter received by George A. White, adjutant general of the state, Colonel Edgerton states his intention of making the trip, as he feels himself fit for the long journey and the lengthy hike from the capitol to Arlington cemetery. He will go as the guest of the government on direct invitation from the secretary of war. All congressional medal of honor men are being taken to Washington in addition to the world war veterans allotted to each state. Colonel Edgerton is believed to be the only one now residing in Oregon. Is 84 years old “Colonel Edgerton is one of the most remarkable men that lives in Oregon,” said Colonel White. “Although his is 84 years old he is tall and erect and can outwalk the average man of 30 today. “I have seen him hitting the steep mountain trails with a sixty-pound pack on his back. He has the physical endurance and mental alertness of a man forty years younger. “He lives with his son in one of the most isolated parts of Oregon and in order to reach the train ust travel by foot or horseback more than 100 miles or else travel down the Rogue river by boat for thirty miles and then come out to Marshfield from Gold Beach by stage.

50 YEARS — 1971 Inmate spokesman lists grievances

COQUILLE — A three-page grievance letter criticizing Coos County jail conditions was received by The World today from a spokesman for the jail’s 24 inmates. Inmate spokesman Jackson Davis cited

Mickey was born September 11, 1939 in Grants Pass, Oregon at Josephine County Hospital to Michael Jay and Lillian Norma (Pugmire) Brand. She passed away October 15, 2021 in Coos Bay and will be greatly missed. The family moved to Rogue River in 1945 where Mickey started first grade and in November of the same year they moved to Empire and she completed grade school at Market Street School. She attended

North Bend High School then Marshfield High School and later earned her GED. In 1957 Mickey married Lyle Snodgrass who was a Coast Guards-man and they spent 20 years moving from many different duty stations, often at lighthouses. After they divorced, she returned to the Coos Bay area where she began a lengthy career in the banking business. During this time, Mickey met and married Glynn P. McCready Sr., the “love of her life” on July 2, 1977. They had many good times and were members of the Eagles and Elks Lodge and were involved with the Coos River STEP program. She always enjoyed entertaining and working in her beautiful yard. Mickey and Glynn were together for 37 years until his death October 8, 2012. She is survived by her niece, Diane Watts of Coos Bay; nephew, Richard Totten of

Arkansas; sisters, Bonnie Spence of Las Vegas and Cheryl Bonham of Louisiana; sisterin- law, Karna Totten of North Bend; many other nieces and nephews; step-children, Glynn McCready Jr. and family of North Bend; Robyn Goodell and family of California; longtime friend, Maxine Grabe. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glynn McCready Sr.; father, Michael Brand; mother, Lillian Brand; brother, Bruce Totten; sister, Elaine Wiltrout; other family and friends. Special thanks to Keli and family at A Better Place To Be for their loving care of Mickey. Cremation rites and inurnment were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay, under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

William “Bill” Francis Otis September 14, 1950 - October 4, 2021

William “Bill” Francis Otis of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away on October 4, 2021, at the age of 71. He was born to parents, Lillian and William Otis in California. Bill graduated from Grants Pass High School and received his Associate degree from Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. He started his career with the State of Oregon working for the Department of Transportation. While

in Roseburg he started his family and in 1983 he moved to Reedsport with his three kids to run the ODOT maintenance station. He continued to run the Reedsport maintenance station as well as the Yoncalla maintenance station until he retired in 2003. He married his wife, Clarice Hedges in 1991 and was joined with two more children. He was a member of Kool Coastal Cruisers, Christmas in July, Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, Reedsport Eagles, Reedsport Lions, Braves Boosters and a City Council Member for eight years and served on many city committees, He is survived by his wife, Clarice;, son Ken and Lisa Otis; daughters, Lonnie and Steve Parsons, Patty and Matt Blanchard, Tonya Wahl, Angela Richardson; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and brother, Glenn Otis. Bill was known for

a list of five jail conditions needing immediate attention and public awareness. The list of grievances included: poor sanitation, inadequate medical treatment, poor visiting communication, lack of communication between jail staff and inmates, and the absence of exercise facilities. Coos County Sheriff Tony Zarbano was not criticized in the letter. “We realize Sheriff Zarbano is doing everything that he can to help the inmates, but his hands are practically tied. He needs more help from the citizens of the county,” the letter read in part. Sheriff Zarbano said he was unaware of the letter, but agreed generally with the list of inmate complaints.

Coos Bay penalties too stiff? Parking and enforcement problems returned to plague the Coos Bay City Council Tuesday night when Councilman William Huggins protested the “over-ambitious” enforcement of parking regulations. He said the single biggest source of complaints he receives is drivers who are cited by meter maids when their cars encroach into either an adjacent parking space or into the yellow-marked maneuvering area. Some of them claim they had parked in such a manner only because another car had parked illegally first, forcing them into the violation, he said. Huggins asked that some tolerance be allowed as a matter of good public relations and that only “flagrant violations” be cited.

Bandon stuns Coquille 24-15; MP takes Sunset lead As the adage admonishes, “’tis better to give than to receive.” Coquille gratuitously, although unhappily, applied the formula to visiting Bandon Friday night, and the Tigers graciously accepted by turning the Sunset Six matchup into a stunning 24-15 upset over the Red Devils. Myrtle Point, meanwhile, took advantage of the Coquille demise to move into the Sunset Six lead with a 28-0 romp over Gold Beach, the win extending the Bobcat

his love of family and community. He opened his home to seven other children after his children had graduated. His favorite places to be were close to the ocean and at Loon Lake. He loved working with wood and making things. He supported his children in all sports and switched that drive and support to his grandchildren. Bill loved living in Reedsport and strongly believed in supporting local businesses. He gave of himself always selflessly and was his family's biggest supporter. He is preceded by his parents; sisters, Susan and Patricia; brother, Jim; and good friend, Steve Pepiot. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2 pm at the Reedsport Community Charter JR/SR High School gymnasium. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Reedsport Rotary Scholarship Fund, PO Box 91, Reedsport, OR. 97467.

record to 4-0 while Bandon and Coquille are now deadlocked for second with 3-1 records. With one weekend of play left, Myrtle Point can clinch its first title since 1961 with a win over visiting Coquille, whereas a loss and a Bandon win over Pacific next Friday will create a three-way deadlock for the crown — a muddled situation indeed. At Coquille, the Red Devils gave Bandon every opportunity to snap their 21-game winning streak and lofty number-one ranking among Class AA schools, and the Tigers, reluctantly at first, but eagerly later on, capitalized and capitulated.

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Orcas crew honored for largestever drug bust In biting cold, the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Orcas stood at attention in short sleeves Tuesday as they were awarded Special Operations Service ribbons for their participation in the largest cocaine seizure in the history of the Pacific Northwest. On Feb. 21, the 110-foot coastal patrol boat based in Coos Bay provided back-up in the Straits of Juan De Fuca as a Coast Guard task force boarded the Canadian fishing vessel Western Wind and seized more than 5,500 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of $61.5 million. The cutters Osprey and Cowslip also participated in the operation 68 miles southwest of Cape Alava, Wash. Coast Guard helicopters provided air cover and illumination for the night-time operation in heavy seas.

Pirates sweep past North Bend into playoffs Marshfield’s volleyball team has continually found a way to win throughout the second half of the Midwestern League season. After finishing the first half of league play at 4-4, and with a quarter-century streak of reaching the state playoffs in jeopardy, the Pirates have been playing as well as any team in the league.

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Federal funding helps ODFW marine researchers investigate declines of abalone, sunflower sea stars, bull kelp beds Last week, ODFW’s Marine Resources Program received a federal grant to investigate recent disruption of ecological communities in rocky reef habitats along the southern Oregon coast. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided $250,000 to support work by ODFW marine researchers to fill critical data gaps in population declines of abalone and sunflower sea stars and disruption of their primary habitat in kelp beds. This grant also provides needed equipment to measure changes in ocean temperature and oxygen levels. Like other regions of the West Coast, Oregon observed a record-breaking marine heatwave beginning in 2013-2015. Coupled with unprecedented hypoxia (low ocean oxygen conditions) in 2019-2021, Oregon’s nearshore waters have experienced important ecosystem changes. “The shift in nearshore ocean conditions coincided with mass mortality of sunflower sea stars,” said Steve Rumrill, ODFW Shellfish program leader. “We think that loss of these large and hungry multi-armed predators may be a contributing factor in the dramatic increase in numbers of purple sea urchins at many

sites along the southern Oregon coast. Seaweed and kelp are the primary food sources for the urchins.” Marine scientists also observed reductions in the extent of bull kelp beds and declines in populations of abalone. Bull kelp beds are recognized as a high priority habitat essential to survival of sea stars, sea urchins, abalone, and numerous species of fishes. “The magnitude of ecological changes to kelp bed habitat and their associated communities down along the south coast are unprecedented in recorded history” said Rumrill. The new grant funds will support four integrated components of the research: Scientists will measure ocean oxygen and temperature conditions over the next two-years. SCUBA divers will conduct underwater surveys in shallow rocky areas to document populations of purple sea urchins, sea stars, abalone, resident fishes, seaweeds, and kelp. Local charter vessels will be used to conduct surveys with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in deep rocky reef sites. Aerial surveys and work from small boats will help document

the location, spatial cover, and biomass of kelp. Information generated by this research will help ODFW update the Oregon Nearshore Conservation Strategy and help identify an effective plan to address emerging concerns for the marine species, priority marine habitats and impacts from climate change.

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ODFW staff conducting snorkel surveys at Nellies Cove to document unusually high densities of purple sea urchins in shallow water rocky reef sites.

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Populations of red abalone have recently declined along the Oregon coast, in part due to loss of seaweeds and kelp as a source of food.

Open enrollment for 2022 health coverage starting soon Open enrollment – the time to sign up for health insurance for 2022 – has been extended this year. It runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15, 2022. More than 75 percent of Oregonians who enrolled through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace for 2021 qualified for financial help, which lowered their monthly premium to as low as $1 per month. The marketplace estimates that thousands of Oregonians throughout the state could see significant savings by enrolling in health coverage through the marketplace for 2022. Trained health cover-

age experts are available to help with applying for financial assistance and choosing health plans. This help comes from licensed insurance agents and community groups, and is completely free to you. You can prepare for open enrollment by going to OregonHealthCare.gov/ WindowShop to browse plans and find out how much savings for which you are eligible. This year, the tool has significant enhancements to help consumers wade through plan options, including: * A new provider and facility search option that allows users to see which

plans cover their preferred providers or hospitals. * A new prescription drug formulary search that helps users see which plans will cover their prescription drugs and the estimated out-of-pocket costs for covered prescriptions. * A full tool translation into Spanish, which will be available at CuidadoDeSalud.Oregon.gov by Nov. 1. If you do not get health insurance through your job or a program such as the Oregon Health Plan or Medicare, you may qualify for help paying for 2022 coverage through OregonHealthCare.gov. Even if you are temporar-

ily uninsured or enrolled in COBRA coverage, you can sign up for a new plan by the Jan. 15 deadline to get health insurance for 2022. In order for coverage to begin Jan. 1, you must enroll by Dec. 15. To start, go to OregonHealthCare.gov before Jan. 15 and answer a few questions to preview plans and savings available to you. You can find help by clicking “Get Help” on the site to find a health insurance expert who can help you complete the application and enroll. This help is available virtually and over the phone, and in person following COVID-19 safety protocols.

Tara’s Tips Ways to increase the value of your home & investment properties!

- Master Bathrooms If you have moldy “friends” growing in your shower, now is a great time to clean/ re-grout or replace the tile or get a new shower insert. If your tub is badly stained, you can get it resurfaced for cheaper than buying a new one! Update your plumbing fixtures, backsplash and paint colors. How is your flooring? Replace it with some inexpensive tile or LVT. If your cabinetry is old & water damaged, replace or paint it. Don’t forget some updated knobs as well. Don’t forget the hardware for your towels & toilet paper.

- General Upkeep/Maintenance Keeping up on your home’s maintenance is like keeping up on yourself! If you don’t, one day you look in the mirror or see your doctor and it is BAD news! So, keep the gutters cleaned, moss off your roof, paint touched up, fences tended to and plumbing/electrical issues taken care of. Replacing your old windows with vinyl ones will Isave you money in the long run & when you want to sell you will be happy you did!

- Curb Appeal Check out my tips last week, devoted to this topic. It also makes a huge difference when going to sell your home. It’s definitely worth the time & money. Something I didn’t touch on is replacing your garage door, adding some decorative shutters, manufactured stone veneer & fiber cement siding.

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Citizen scientists’ contributions a boon to snowpack modeling, Oregon State University research shows By Steve Lundeberg Data gathered by backcountry skiers, avalanche forecasters and other snow recreationists and professionals has the potential to greatly improve snowpack modeling, research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering indicates. Findings, published in the journal Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, stem from a NASA-funded project known as Community Snow Observations, or CSO, part of NASA’s Citizen Science for Earth Systems program. The paper is the first documentation of CSO’s power to make snowpack modeling better through “organic, opportunistic” data – a notable outcome, said researcher David Hill. “We have shown citizen scientist contributions are very valuable and that we can do great things in the absence of observational network infrastructure,” said Hill, professor of civil engineering at OSU. “In this study, we used a new data set collected by CSO participants in coastal Alaska to improve snow depth and snow-water equivalent outputs from a snow process model.” In western North America, snow’s role in ecosystem function and water resource management is critical, the scientists say, and around the world more than a billion people live in watersheds where snow is a major component of the hydrologic system. “Snowpack dynamics in the mountains have a big role in connecting atmospheric processes and the hydrologic cycle with downstream water users,” said Chris Cosgrove, an OSU graduate student during the research. “At our Alaska field site, hydroelectric power generation is the principal concern, but in the lower 48, many agricultural producers and municipal water systems rely on seasonal snow.” In 2017, NASA enlisted Hill and doctoral student Ryan Crumley, as well as researchers at the University of Washington, the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, to recruit citizen scientists and incorporate their data into computer models that generate

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Citizenscientists,manyofthembackcountryskiers,areanimportantkeyasOregonStateUniversitylookstocreateanewprogramtomodelsnowpackinmountains. important snowpack information for scientists, engineers and land and watershed managers. Community Snow Observations kicked off in February 2017 and since then thousands of data entries have been made. Led by Hill, Gabe Wolken of Alaska Fairbanks and Anthony Arendt of the University of Washington, the project first focused primarily on Alaskan snowpacks. Researchers then recruited citizen scientists in the Pacific Northwest and in the Rocky Mountain region. The work is ongoing and getting involved in Community Snow Observations is easy. A smartphone, the free Mountain Hub application and an avalanche probe with graduated markings in centimeters are the only tools needed. As citizen scientists make their way through the mountains, they use their avalanche probes to take snow depth readings that they then upload into Mountain Hub, an app for the outdoor community. That’s all there is to it. “We’ve now taken our modeling work operational,” Hill said. “We serve up real-time grids on snow information at many sites across the United States, including the central Cascades in Oregon, at mountainsnow.org. The general public can go there and view real-time

information on snow, snow changes and other things like satellite measurements of snow.” In the recently published research, Hill and Crumley, who’s now at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, teamed with Wolken, Arendt, Cosgrove and OSU graduate student Christina Aragon to look at how snowpack models for the Thompson Pass region of Alaska’s Chugach Mountains improved when citizen science measurements were incorporated. “Improvements were seen in 62% to 78% of the simulations depending on the model year,” Aragon said. “Our results suggest that even modest measurement efforts by citizen scientists have the potential to improve efforts to model snowpack processes in high mountain environments.” Information about

snow distribution reaches scientists from many sources, including telemetry stations and remote sensing via light detection and ranging, or LIDAR, but the simplicity of the citizen science data gathering approach allows for many gaps to be filled, the scientists say. “Snow depth mea-

surements can be made accurately and quickly by anyone with a measuring device,” Crumley said. “The potential of mobilizing a new type of data set collected by people like snowshoers and snow machiners is significant because those folks often go to remote mountain environments

where so far there haven’t been many observations recorded. All of those people can gather data at scales much greater than the capacity of a small group of scientists.” Also collaborating on this research was Katreen Jones of the Alaska Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys.

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Mandates, variants, boosters, the pill, you By Dr. Charles Hurbis For The World

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Astronomy Lecture Series to look at black holes Southwestern Oregon Community College Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series welcomes Raymond Frey from the University of Oregon Physics Department on Thursday November 4, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the new field of observation of gravitational waves with Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory and its implications on the frontiers of astronomy. Join via Livestream at https://livestream.com/swocc/ physicsandastronomy2021-22. Frey led the University of Oregon’s research as part of the LIGO team when the first

observations of gravitational waves were made in 2015. In the last six years, many doors have opened in gravitational astronomy. Frey says of his lecture, “It is just over six years since LIGO first observed gravitational waves from the merger of two 30 solar mass black holes, and just over four years since gravitational waves from a binary neutron star merger ushered in a new era of multi-messenger astronomy. In all, about 100 confirmed gravitational wave events have now been observed by LIGO. I discuss the detectors, the initial

discoveries, some of the science results obtained so far from the observations, the role of the UO group, and the promising future of the field of gravitational wave astronomy.” The Southwestern Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series is sponsored in part by the Southwestern Foundation. For information about this lecture and future events, contact Aaron Coyner, associate professor of physics, at 541-888-7244 or aaron.coyner@socc.edu. To learn more about physics and engineering degrees at Southwestern, visit https://physics.socc.edu/.

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Coos Bay Public Library will offer Take and Make Felt Monsters for children ages 10 to 14.

Coos Bay library to offer Take and Make Felt Monsters Beginning Wednesday, October 27, the Coos Bay Library will be offering Take and Make Felt Monsters geared towards tweens 10-14. The monsters are an introductory sewing project and involves using a pattern and basic sewing skills. Each kit will contain felt, embroidery floss, a

needle, stuffing and a pattern to make the monster. Supplies are limited; kits will be available for pick-up at the library during regular operating hours. The Take and Make kit is part of the library’s ongoing programming for the community. For information about this

program, contact Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org or call (541) 269-1101 x 236. For additional information regarding current services being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library, contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 or by visiting online at http://coosbaylibrary.org.

When reviewing the graph of daily new COVID cases in the U.S., it seems that the pattern doesn’t always follow what we would expect based on our tools available and mandates being added or removed. We recently put many kids back in school and have broadly re-opened the economy, yet it appears that the infection rate is continuing to drop. Is this due to the fact that a large percentage of the population is now vaccinated or has been already infected? That’s quite likely. Our current tools, at least for the time being, seem to be effec-tively limiting transmission. Should we be raising a victory flag and throw all caution to the wind? If you look at the course of events in the U.K. that is clearly not the case. The U.K has proceeded the U.S. in most events involving the COVID pandemic. They sustained the first major wave, they beat us in vaccination, were first in removing all re-strictions and seemingly beat us in a return to normal life, learning to, as they put it, “live with the virus.” All restrictions were removed even in the face of fairly high infection rates. But now they are beating us once again with a huge new upsurge in COVID cases and their medical community recommending immediate shutdowns. Cases have surged once again to over 50,000 per day (expected to reach 100,000) with greatly increased rates of hospitalization and death threatening to overwhelm their healthcare system. Part of this is due to waning immunity from the vaccines, part of it is due to a new “Delta Plus” variant, but much of it is due to a premature and cavalier removal of all social restrictions. This isn’t a virus we can learn to live with, and it never will be. The Delta Plus variant, previously known as variant AY.4, contains a new spike protein mutation, S:Y145H. This variant now represents 8% of all U.K. cases and is likely to become the predominant subtype. Epidemiologists define how contagious a virus is by assigning it an N-naught number. This rating defines the number of people expected to be infected by any one individual harboring a virus. The original COVID virus had an N- naught of 3 whereby everyone suffering with COVID was expected to infect 3 others. The original Delta variant, where increased infectivity was measured at 15%, raised the bar with an N-naught of 8-9. This was mostly due to viral load where a person infected with Delta carried mucosal surface viral densities 1000 times higher than a person infected with the original virus. N-naught of original Delta is higher than Ebola, SARS, MERS and the Spanish Flu. Delta Plus raises the bar even further with an additional 1015% increased infectivity. Additionally, there are concerns that Delta Plus may be able to evade

Dr. Charles Hurbis current vaccines, and because of its ability to bind more strongly to lung cell receptors, current monoclonal antibody treatments have been less effective. The thing about variants is that they will continue to surface until effective/sustained vaccination is achieved in all parts of the world. So far in the U.S. only 5 cases of Delta Plus have been identified. Authorities are saying, “this variant is not yet a reason for immediate concern.” It seems we’ve heard that before. So, what about the boosters? Get one in the proper timeframe, it’s as simple as that. It’s now clear that immunity to COVID wanes over time, regardless of which vaccine you had. The boosters currently recommended are the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. It turns out J&J boosters didn’t offer anywhere near the same level of protection. A J&J booster raises antibody levels only 4-fold, whereas with the Pfizer booster it was 35- fold, 76 for Moderna. Currently about 1/3 of the U.S. population is eligible to receive a booster and eventually all of those vaccinated will be. People who should get boosters currently are those age 65 and older, anyone in a long-term care setting, anyone with underlying medical conditions, individ-uals working in high risk settings or those who received the “one and done” J&J vaccine. Many will be getting boosters different from their original product. Interestingly though, studies are showing that mixing and matching of vaccines not only causes no additional side effects but offers as good if not better coverage than a booster of the patient’s original vaccine. The next weapon soon to be added to our arsenal will be antiviral pills. Merck is close to the approval of the drug molnupivar. Pfizer and Roche also have drugs under development. Molnupivar has been shown to cut death and hospitalization rates by 50% in moderately severe cases of COVID. Antivirals will become another important option in treatment but will not likely affect spread. If the COVID infection rate curve doesn’t always move as we would expect, what factors are influencing its direction? There are many variables affecting one person’s transmissibility and another’s susceptibility. Collectively, these will shape the rate curve. Individually, there is much Please see DOC H, Page B4

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What: Take and Make Felt Monsters When: Ongoing Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: The library will be offering Take and Make Felt Monsters geared towards tweens 10-14. The monsters are an introductory sewing project and involves using a pattern and basic sewing skills. Each kit will contain felt, embroidery floss, a needle, stuffing and a pattern to make the monster. Supplies are limited; kits will be available for pick-up at the library during regular operating hours.

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. What: Hike to Sweet Creek Falls When: 9 a.m., October 30 Where: Meet at Oregon Dunes Visitors Center in Reedsport You Should Know: The Sweet Creek/ Beaver Creek area offers hikers a smorgasbord mountain stream and waterfalls experience. There will be four different hikes all of which are out and back on the same trail and rated moderate. All together, hikers will travel 4.9 miles for the day and enjoy four beautiful waterfall views. Register at https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKro9O09RBpO3AjtePlkaWkAlljJlGktWBeNb4LlE_plPMnA/viewform 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: UnBook Club When: 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday Where: North Bend Public Library You Should Know: The UnBook Club

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When: 10 a.m.-noon, November 3 Where: Meet in parking lot behind Millicoma Middle School You Should Know: The public is invited to enjoy great views of the bay and one of the best birding spots in Coos County. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. The event is free; however, registration is required, and the event is limited to ten participants. Information: Register at https://www. oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/CommunityClassReg.aspx What: 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: Estuary paddle trip

When: Noon-3:30 p.m. November 6 Where: Meet at South Slough Visitors Center You Should Know: Experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the two-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe or rent one of te reserve’s sit-on-top kayaks. The paddle trip is free however kayak rentals are $20 each. Registration is required, and the event is limited to ten participants. Information: Register at https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/CommunityClassReg. aspx 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: Pumpkin Showcase 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: Halloween Nutrition Webinar When: Noon-1 p.m., October 30

What: Physics, Astronomy Lecture When: 6:30 p.m., November 4 Where: Hosted by Southwestern Oregon Community College. The lecture will be virtual. Join the livestream at https:// livestream.com/swocc/physicsandastronomy2021-22 You Should Know: Southwestern Oregon Community College Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series welcomes Raymond Frey from the University of Oregon Physics Department to discuss the new field of observation of gravitational waves with Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory and its implications on the frontiers of astronomy.

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: 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. What: Birding at the Millicoma Marsh Trail

What: Estuary paddle trip When: Noon-3:30 p.m. November 6 Where: Meet at South Slough Visitors Center You Should Know: Experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the two-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe or rent one of te reserve’s sit-on-top kayaks. The paddle trip is free however kayak rentals are $20 each. Registration is required, and the event is limited to ten participants. Information: Register at https://www. oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/CommunityClassReg.aspx

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The Chamber Minute: We are truly blessed A while ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Washington D. C. Although most of what I did was work, I did end up with a few hours to look around. I went through the Capitol Building and saw historic chambers used for the Supreme Court and the early House of Representatives. I also sat in the Senate Chamber. While listening to the debate, I looked at the ancient desks and thought of the multitudes of issues that have been argued over them. I also found a lot of other things in our Nation’s capitol. Weather

was marginal, people were often very abrupt and prices were out of this world. It was good to get home. We are truly blessed to live on the Oregon Coast where our surroundings are beautiful, our weather is wonderful year round and the people you meet on the street actually talk to you. If we love this community, we must work to keep it and improve it for tomorrow. We work, often as volunteers. Volunteers addressing issues that we feel are important. What needs do you see? Let me encourage you to find

your answer and do something. Your willingness to step up, simply because it’s the right thing to do, will determine how outstanding Oregon’s Bay Area can be. What do you expect this area to be in 10 years? Your expectations are im-portant, because seldom do you exceed them. You don’t get what you want, you get what you expect. So let’s expect greatness and figure out what we need to get there. One key is to be an active member in your chamber. With like minded people, looking to make something happen, we

find opportunities and solutions for today and tomorrow. In this pandemic world it is even more critical that we work together to enable our community to thrive, once again. Give me a call and I’ll set you up. Remember our business is helping your business. And like us on Facebook. (Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.)

Douglas County receives a $2 million Safe Routes to School grant for Canyonville The Douglas County Board of Commissioners recently announced that Douglas County has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Oregon Transportation Commission, as a part of the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Competitive Construction Grant Program. The commissioners along with the Douglas County Public Works Department submitted the grant application cooperatively with three key contributors – the South Umpqua School District (Canyonville School), Douglas County Education Service District and Thrive Umpqua (formerly Blue Zones Project). The grant funding will focus on improving the school zone near Canyonville School, located on North Main Street in the rural community of Canyonville. Much like Douglas County’s other SRTS projects, the improvements will not only benefit students, staff and parents during school hours, but also residents and visitors to Canyonville’s Main Street every day. “Douglas County was one of only two applicants in Oregon to be awarded the full $2 million in funding for the 2021-2023 grant cycle. It is the highest amount awarded for Safe Routes to School projects by the Oregon Transportation Commission,” stated Tom Kress, chair for the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. “We are excited to announce this latest grant on the heels of completing our successful Carnes Road Improvement Project, adjacent to Green Elementary School. The school zone improvement project for Canyonville School is truly the culmination of many years of hard work and collaboration with the local Canyonville community, schools, and tribal members working hand-in-hand with our engineers in the Douglas

County Public Works Department. “We are very fortunate to have submitted another successful grant application.” This year Douglas County was one of 43 applicants to receive grant dollars from the Safe Routes to School Competitive Construction grant with ODOT. The agency received a total of 99 grant applications from applicants across the state with requests totaling $73 million for safety improvements. The Oregon Transportation Commission ultimately approved grants that will fund the 43 approved projects with a total investment of $28.3 million. ODOT’s SRTS grant programs require matching funding from the local entity that was awarded the grant dollars. For the Canyonville project, Douglas County will contribute an estimated $1.3 million, which will represent about 40 percent of the funding to cover the infrastructure improvements to North Main Street in Canyonville. “The enhancement of North Main Street in Canyonville has been pursued for many years, dating back to the 1990s,” Kress said. “As cited in our grant application, after many years of observing speeding vehicles, traffic violations and poor visibility due to gaps created by several driveway and street crossings, wide driveway entrances, on-street parking and a lack of continuous designated bicycle and pedestrian lanes along North Main Street near the Canyonville School have made safe pedestrian travel very difficult and often times hazardous. We are confident that the improvements being made through the combination of grant and county funding for this project will address these concerns, and clearly define a safer school zone for students and provide a safer pedestrian path for

everyone in the community.” The proposed improvements include the installation of continuous sidewalks with ADA ramps and buffered bicycle lanes on both sides of North Main Street between Gazley Bridge Road (located north of Seven Feathers Casino and Resort) and 1st Street in Canyonville. A rapid flashing pedestrian beacon, new school zone warning signs and new painted pavement and curb markings will be installed near the school. The improvements aim to increase the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, maximizing healthy and efficient non-vehicular travel to and from Canyonville School. “Thrive Umpqua is excited to partner with Douglas County on another project focused on safety, inclusion, and improving the health of our community. Safe street improvements like those

proposed for Canyonville’s Main Street pave the way to encourage community members of all ages to walk and bike more. We are thrilled to see schools around Douglas County participating in Safe Routes to School, and hope to encourage more to get involved in these programs that can really make a big difference in overall well-being for a lifetime, starting at a young age,” said Jessica Hand, Thrive Umpqua executive director. According to their website, Safe Routes to School has a 16-year history of projects and programs in Oregon. Safe Routes to School is a national program introduced to increase physical activity, improve health and reduce traffic congestion around schools by making it safer and easier for students to walk and bicycle to school. “Student safety is

always a priority,” stated Kate McLaughlin, superintendent for South Umpqua School District. “The grant provided through our partnership with the Douglas County Commissioners and the Public Works Department, and the work with Thrive Umpqua and the Safe Routes to School team will provide a tremendous opportunity to improve safety for pedestrians and bike riders to access Canyonville School. “Canyonville Principal Shilo White, and I are excited to see these necessary improvements for the entire Canyonville community.” The Canyonville SRTS project is currently seeking bids for the design work and is slated to begin construction sometime in 2023. Douglas County extended its appreciation to additional collaborators for this project including the city of Canyonville, the

Canyonville Chamber of Commerce and the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians. “Safe infrastructure is vital to our educational and encouragement programs,” said Janelle Newton, facilitator for Safe Routes to School through the Douglas Education Service District. “As someone who works on the programming side of Safe Routes to School, we teach kids how to safely navigate streets as pedestrians and while riding bikes, but without proper infrastructure they cannot put those skills to use. “In addition, our encouragement events like ‘Walk and Roll to School Day’ are not possible unless schools have safe infrastructure. Therefore, the project in Canyonville helps both aspects of Safe Routes to School, the infrastructure and non-infrastructure side, work together seamlessly.”

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an active infection less. We’ll need to break down your defense into local and systemic components. Local defense can further be divided into mechanical and immunologic. Your first line of defense is the mucous membrane lining your respiratory tract. Coating this lining is a superficial mucus blanket which is constantly in motion. The mucus blanket mobilizes any virus you may have inspired away from the underlying cells, ideally eliminating it before attachment can occur. Hydration is critical for effec-tive mechanical protection. Slowly mobile, thick mucus provides much less protection. Here is another place where masking may be helpful, especially in dry environments. Dry muco-sa is susceptible mucosa and masking limits dryness. Mucus also contains secretory antibodies which further inhibit viral attachment or cell penetration. For local immunologic protec-tion

from COVID, vaccination or prior COVID infection is required for the correct antibody to be present. Next, if the virus evades local immunity and infection ensues, your systemic immunity must now tackle a much larger task. Once again, vaccination or prior infection are requirements for the strongest response. Here, there are also many other factors you can control which affect your immunity and will alter your day to day susceptibility. Factors which can sup-press your systemic immunity include: Stress, Sleep deprivation, Poor nutrition/vitamin deficiency, Poor hydration, Tobacco/ alcohol use, Sedentary lifestyle and Exposure to cold/ dry air. These are areas we can individually manage, which when optimized will improve our ability to ward off or fight any infection. Certainly, genetics will play a role here as well, but that’s something we can’t control. Where the pandemic

goes from here is anyone’s guess. Factored in will be public policy, vaccination rates, the possibility of new variants and collective personal behavior. An antiviral pill will help, but it’s not the solution. Oddly, I’m guessing that the public will be all over this new treatment option (as many were with Ivermectin) although these drugs will probably have no more testing behind them than did the vaccines when they were released, and they’re produced by the same companies. Trust is an odd commodity. If you’ve been out at all it’s obvious just how desperate everyone is to return to life as we once knew it. Normal human interaction has been conspicuously and painfully absent the past 20 months. It’s easy to see why people are willing to take risks. But, is it time to “live with the virus” yet? The U.K. serving as our example, clearly it is not. Doc H

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you can do to limit your individual risk. With enough people taking proper personal action, we bring down the rate curve. Your risk of acquiring COVID comes down to exposure level and personal immunity. On the exposure end the concern is viral load. The more virus you contact, the greater the chance your immune system can’t handle it. Viral load is best limited through good old fashion, simple measures such as social separation, hand washing and especially masking. After being exposed, it’s now up to your immune system. So many things will alter your general and day to day immunity. Knowing what these are and controlling them to the best of your ability will make your chance of

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The future of tides to be discussed in webinar Sea level is rising, storm surges are increasing, and the King Tides Project for winter 2021-22 gets underway Nov. 5. An upcoming webinar sponsored by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Oregon Coastal Management Program will address such threats to the shoreline and how we can respond to them. On Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., sustainability expert Marina Psaros will discuss “The future of the tides” and the shore with which they interact. The online event is free and open to all. To register, go to https:// us06web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_8hh1pWtnT3q9WYZdtPgyRA. The event is both an end and a beginning. Oregon Shores is coming to the end of the group’s 50th anniversary year, during which it has sponsored talks by national experts on the future of the coast and ocean. The Psaros talk is part of this series, but also inaugurates this winter’s edition of the King Tides Project, through which volunteer photographers trace the reach of the year’s highest tides. This will be the 12th winter during which Oregon Shores and the Coastal Management Program have organized the Oregon branch of this international citizen science effort. Psaros is one of the founders of the worldwide King Tides Project, and still helps to organize the California branch of this global effort to document sea level rise and preview

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Withsealevelsrising,manyexpertsarepredictingincreasedstormsurgesandhighertides.MarinaPsaroswilldiscussthoseissuesduringawebinarNovember5. future shorelines. She has led climate action programs across public, private, and nonprofit organizations for over a decade. She directs YESS (Youth Exploring Sea Level Rise Science), which empowers high school students to engage directly in climate change solutions in their own communities. Most recently she has co-authored (with Christina Conklin) The Atlas of

Disappearing Places: Our Coasts and Oceans in the Climate Crisis. Speaking informally in a “fireside chat” format and taking questions, Marina will describe the origins of the King Tides Project, and provide a glimpse of how the project is faring around the world. She will then turn to the growing impacts of sea level rise and other climate-driven changes to coasts around

the world, and what this might mean for the West Coast. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience. For information, contact Phillip Johnson at (503) 754-9303 or phillip@ oregonshores.org. For more information on the King Tides Project, see the Oregon Shores website, https://oregonshores.org/ article/king-tides-projectrises-again.

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Merkley announces funding for nurses, educators in bill Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley recently announced key provisions in education and health care in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill that will fund programs that support frontline health care workers and educators, who have suffered through the strain of a global pandemic for nearly two years. The bill is the basis for negotiations with the House, as Congress works to fund the government for fiscal year 2022. “As both a dad of two kids and the husband of a nurse who worked on the front lines throughout the pandemic, I felt deeply for everyone in our communities who suffered the extra strain of navigating teaching, parenting, and working in health care professions over the past 18 months,” Merkley said. “This bill not only contains critical investments in federal programs that support nursing, health care, research, and education, it also contains funding for scores of projects identified by our Oregon communities as important for our friends and neighbors to thrive on the other side of the pandemic. 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 critical 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 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education bill includes research and workforce development funding that will help health care professionals, as well as funding to help students from underserved populations: Nursing: The bill includes $280.9 million to support nurses in Oregon and across the country. Merkley led 36 senators in a letter to the committee leaders to push for an increase in federal funding for nursing workforce development. Oregon benefitted from nearly $2 million in funding in prior years. Women’s Health: The bill includes $237 million to combat this country’s maternal mortality crisis. The bill would also improve access to care by repealing the Hyde Amendment, the abortion coverage restriction, for those who depend on Medicaid and other government-sponsored plans. Medical Research: The bill includes a $5 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health, totaling more than

$47.9 billion in the fight against cancer, Alzheimer’s, and other devastating diseases. Institute of Education Sciences: The bill includes $814.5 million to support innovation, evidence, and evaluation in education. Merkley led 17 senators in a letter to the committee advocating for this investment. Migrant Students: The bill includes $66.1 million for education programs for migrant students. Through this program, higher education and non-profit organizations can receive funding to give migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children the opportunity to attend higher education or earn their GED. Oregon State University, Chemeketa Community College, Portland Community College, and Treasure Valley Community College receive funds through this program. Accessible Education: The bill includes a $2.6 billion increase for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B State Grants to assist states in providing a free, appropriate education for children with disabilities and provide support services for over 7.6 million students. Students: The bill includes $1.3 billion for TRIO, a set of eight educational programs that supports students from first-generation college

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students and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; as the first person in his family to go to college, Merkley knows firsthand the value of this type of support, and has been a fierce advocate for the funding. Career Training: The bill includes $2.1 billion, a $100 million increase, for Career and Technical Education, which supports the workforce and economy by training young people to fill in-demand, twenty-first century jobs. Community Services Block Grants: The bill includes $800 million, a $24.7 million increase, for the program which provides critical support for rural Oregon communities. Merkley led 30 senators in a letter to the committee pushing to preserve and increase funding for the program. Community Service: The bill funds AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers at $103.8 million; Senior Corps programs at $244.5 million; and State AmeriCorps grants at $480 million. The next step for the bill is a full Senate vote, and eventually merging with a counterpart bill from the U.S. House of Representatives in order to be passed by both houses and signed into law. In addition to the funding allotments, Merkley, along with Senator Ron Wyden, secured in the bill federal funding for specific community projects throughout Oregon, including: $500,000 for Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries, for the prevention of child abuse. $840,000 for Southern Oregon Success, for services to prevent abuse and

neglect, homelessness, and addiction. $1.276 million for Oregon Social Learning Center Developments Inc., to promote child welfare. $79,000 for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, for equipment. $232,000 for Easterseals Oregon, to support an outreach program. $400,000 for Urban League of Portland, for workforce development and training. $500,000 for Oregon Tradeswomen, for expansion of registered apprenticeships. $500,000 for Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center, for career training and placement services. $544,000 for Baker Technical Institute, for heavy equipment and trucking and logistics training programs, including the purchase of equipment. $165,000 for Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, for equipment. $175,000 for SPOON Foundation, for workforce development. $189,000 for Trillium Family Services, for equipment. $199,000 for the City of Elgin, for equipment. $250,000 for Mano a Mano Family Center, for workforce development. $500,000 for OCHIN, Inc., for equipment. $503,000 for Oregon Coast Community College, for equipment. $660,000 for La Pine Rural Fire Protection District, for equipment. $850,000 for Bandon Community Health Center, for facilities and equipment. $943,000 for Oregon Health & Science University, for equipment. $1 million for Parrott

Creek Child & Family Services. $1.3 million for Deschutes Rim Clinic Foundation, for facilities and equipment. $1.5 million for Lane County, for facilities and equipment. $2 million for Community Action Program of East Central Oregon, for facilities and equipment. $2.124 million for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, for facilities and equipment. $449,000 for Oregon State University, for professional learning opportunities in timber design. $600,000 for Portland State University, for education and training programs in cybersecurity. $50,000 for Winston Area Community Partnership, for the Winston Community Teen Center, including equipment. $56,000 for Willamalane Park and Recreation District, for mobile technology lab, including equipment. $93,000 for Circle of Friends, for youth development and mentoring, including equipment. $250,000 for Latino Network, for early childhood education. $500,000 for College Possible, for college access programming, including technology and student support. $645,000 for Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC), for career and technical education, including equipment. $900,000 for High Desert Education Service District, for expansion of a childhood trauma program. $100,000 for Mental Health for Children, dba The Child Center, for the expansion of access to school-based mental health services.

Community Briefs Unlimited Book Club to meet November 17 On Wednesday, November 17, at 6 p.m., the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library, and North Bend Public Library. It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. The club traditionally meets every second Thursday of the month except this month, when it will meet the following Wednesday. The meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss the next title, selected by book club members, The Overstory by Richard Powers. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend meeting, and there is no obligation to stay. Questions? Call 541-756-6320 x216, or email education@cooshistory.org. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free at https://cooshistory.org/unlimited-book-club/

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This event will be a wonderful opportunity to acquire original art works by many of the finest artists of the South Oregon Coast and a variety of other quality goods and services donated by generous individuals and local businesses. Among some of the items available for your bid are: a checkerboard framed mirror by one of this area’s premier craftsman/artists Mitch Rolicheck; a quality sheep’s pelt from Southern Oregon Romneys Ranch, a rock fishing trip with Betty Kay Charters and art works by Gan Martin, Nelson Sandgren and Don McMichael among many others. The auction is open online for pre-bidding and will close on midnight of November 5. To access the online auction, visit fundraiser.support/CoosArtMuseum2021 Links to the auction can also be found on the Coos Art Museum Facebook page and website. Online donations of cash to the museum will also gladly be accepted. Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 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.

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Oregon Zoo readies treats for ‘Howloween’ festivities

Kids can show off their costumes and learn about wildlife in a fun and safe setting, during the Oregon Zoo’s annual Howloween festivities, presented by The Oregonian, Oct. 28–31. A scavenger hunt around the zoo teaches

kids about healthy habitats for wildlife. Activities are free with zoo admission, and treat bags are available for an additional fee of $3 per participant. All candy is made by companies that have committed to using deforestation-free palm oil.

To help ensure a safe experience for all, the following measures will be in place during this year’s Howloween: * Timed ticketing/ limited attendance: All guests — including zoo members — must reserve tickets in advance via the

zoo website. * Reduced contact: Instead of collecting candy and toys throughout the zoo, Howloween participants can purchase pre-filled treat bags that are collected at the end of their scavenger hunt.

Please remember to select the treat bag add-ons when you make your reservation. * Masks/face coverings: Make sure your costumes include masks that cover your nose and mouth. Face masks are required

for everyone 5 years and older in indoor spaces, outdoor areas where six feet of distance from other people cannot be maintained and in other areas where posted. To plan your trip, go to oregonzoo.org/visit.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks public comment on coastal marten proposed critical habitat rule The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate approximately 1,413,305 acres of critical habitat in northwestern California and coastal Oregon for the coastal distinct population segment of the Pacific marten, also known as the coastal marten. The proposed critical habitat area for the species includes approximately 1,271,828 acres of federal, 25,875 acres of state, 26,126 acres of Tribal and 89,475 acres of private land. The coastal marten is a cat-sized mammal in the weasel family. The species has lost over 90% of its historical range and currently exists in four small, isolated populations in northern coastal California and coastal Oregon. The service listed the marten as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in October 2020. Loss of habitat, catastrophic wildfire, exposure to toxins from unlawful marijuana grow sites and impacts from vegetation management were determined to be key factors in the marten’s decline. “Designating critical habitat helps the service focus conservation efforts where they are needed most,” said Paul Souza, regional director for the

service’s California-Great Basin Region. “If finalized, the proposed critical habitat rule would help us work more effectively with our federal and state partners to preserve habitat that is essential for the recovery of this imperiled species.” Critical habitat designation requires federal agencies to ensure that actions they plan to undertake, fund or authorize do not destroy or adversely modify that habitat. It does not establish a wildlife refuge, allow the government or public to access private lands or require non-federal landowners to restore habitat or recover species. The proposed critical habitat rule will publish in the Federal Register on October 25, opening a 60-day public comment period. The Service will consider comments from all interested parties received by December 27. Information on how to submit comments is available at www. regulations.gov by searching under docket number FWS–R8–ES–2020–0151. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For information, visit www. fws.gov/pacific.

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Zoo-reared California condors fly free in Arizona Three California condors hatched and raised at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation went soaring through the open skies of Arizona last month, marking another important step in the effort to save this critically endangered species from extinction. Condors No. 1012, 1017 and 1025 — who hatched at the Jonsson Center in spring 2020 — lifted off at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, joining a growing population of free-flying condors living among the area’s sandstone escarpments and colorful rock formations. A new flock of condor chicks is now waiting in the wings. Earlier this week, the final chick living at the Jonsson Center fledged, meaning all of the birds who hatched there last spring now have feathers and wing muscles sufficiently developed for flight. The young condors are still under the care of their parents, but it won’t be long until they’re the

next group flying free. “The condors released last month are doing great,” said Tim Hauck, program manager for The Peregrine Fund. “They’re roosting in good spots and getting plenty to eat.” All of the wild releases at Vermilion are “soft releases,” meaning the birds exit the flight pens at their own discretion. When a condor enters the outer holding area of its pen, the inner door closes and triggers the outer door to open, allowing the bird to fly free. “It’s tremendously gratifying to see them take off,” said Kelli Walker, who oversees the Oregon Zoo’s condor recovery efforts. “Over the years, condors raised by the Oregon Zoo have been very successful and have paired up with other wild condors to raise new wild-hatched chicks.” The California condor was one of the original animals included on the 1973 Endangered Species Act and is classified as critically endangered. In

1982, only 22 individuals remained in the wild and by 1987, the last condors were brought into human care in an attempt to save the species from extinction. Thanks to recovery programs like the Oregon Zoo’s, the world’s California condor population now totals around 500 birds, most of which are flying free. The Oregon Zoo’s condor recovery efforts take place at the Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, located in rural Clackamas County on Metro-owned open land. The remoteness of the facility minimizes the exposure of young condors to people, increasing the chances for captive-hatched birds to survive and breed in the wild. Visible security cameras from Teledyne FLIR are providing improved views into the nesting areas and 24/7 observation of the condors, helping zoo staff better monitor the health of chicks and parents. Additional upgrades and new

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A fuzzy California condor chick explores its nest box at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation earlier this year. Ten chicks hatched at the center this spring — the most in the zoo’s 18-year effort to save the critically endangered species from extinction. equipment at the center have been made possible through continued support from the Avangrid Foundation and donations to the Oregon Zoo Foundation, which support the zoo’s efforts in advancing animal welfare, conservation and education. To learn more or to make a gift, call 503-

220-2493 or email foundation@oregonzoo.org. More than 70 chicks have hatched at the Jonsson Center since 2003, and more than 50 Oregon Zoo-reared birds have gone out to field pens for release. Several eggs laid by Oregon Zoo condors have been placed in wild

nests to hatch. California condor breeding programs are also operated at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, the Los Angeles Zoo and the Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey in Idaho. For more information, visit oregonzoo.org/ condors.

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