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Family sees support after fire ZACK DEMARS The World

COOS BAY — Mary and Jim Barnes had to hide in their chicken pen to stay safe last week. By 11:15 p.m. on Friday, the pair, both 70, had gone to bed for the night. But minutes later, Mary heard a loud noise downstairs. When she went down to investigate, she arrived at a terrifying scene, unlike anything she’d experienced before: The living

room was on fire. By then end of the night, after a struggle with fire crews from around the region, the house would be gone. The couple, two of their pets and their friends would be all that remained the next day. “We lost everything. I mean everything,” Mary Barnes said. After seeing the flames that dark night, Mary went outside to try and use a hose on the flames, but it was no use. Back upstairs, she woke up her husband, help-

ing him into his wheelchair and out of the house. Once outside, the couple, married 53 years, discovered the wheelchair ramp had already been taken by fire, and they had to walk Jim down the stairs before finding their way to the chicken pen. The area, in the Libby neighborhood just south of Coos Bay, is steep — which means the struggle was only beginning once out of the house. Fire engines arrived at the

house just eight minutes after Mary called 911, fire officials say. But the trouble was, they couldn’t get up the steep driveway. Without fire hydrants in the area, firefighters had to stretch a hose about 250 feet up the driveway, and call in water support from other agencies. All told, seven different fire departments from North Bay to Sumner sent crews to the fire. Eventually, they’d find Mary and Jim, and help them escape

the property — getting Mary to a nearby pickup and sliding Jim down the hill. “We got out with our lives, our dogs and a kitty cat,” Mary said. She’d never been through something like that before, she said, but remained calm throughout the night — until she arrived at the hospital, where she’d stay for two days because of how much smoke she’d breathed in. Since then, the Barnes’ friends have stepped in to help. Mark Please see Fire, Page A8

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TOP: Wes Nodine, a well-known face in Bandon’s Old Town, cuts fillets from bottom fish caught Sunday by guests on a fishing trip with Prowler Charters out of Bandon. Prowler owner Wayne Butler said Nodine gets $1 per fish he fillets for customers. Prowler Charters went out twice Sunday, taking advantage of the calm seas and each of the seven passengers aboard caught their limits of seven fish each. RIGHT: Rockfish caught Sunday morning from a Prowler Charters fishing trip out of Bandon. Amy Moss Strong, The World

Powers police chief to resign Oct. 15 ZACK DEMARS The World

POWERS — The City of Powers is losing another police chief, who is also its only fulltime officer. On Saturday, Kevin Macho announced his intent to resign effective Oct. 15, which will be just seven months into his tenure as chief. “It has become clear to me that the council and I have a vastly different vision regarding the administration of the police department going forward,”

Macho wrote in an email to city council members. Both Macho and Mayor Robert Kohn say the departure is on good terms, and that the departure is a matter of differing goals for the future of the department. “He did a lot of good for the city,” Kohn said. “We wish him luck.” Macho, who joined the department in March, is the second police chief to leave the department in less than a year. Former Chief Robert Baker was terminated by the City Council in December,

a move that received criticism from many in the community. Much of Macho’s work involved expanding the police department in the city of around 700 residents. Before his arrival, the chief was typically the department’s only staff person. Now, Macho says his department has several volunteer administrators, as well as the part time work of former chief Rhett Davis and another volunteer reserve officer. Goals for more expansion were part of the difference in

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vision, according to Kohn. The city doesn’t have the funding to keep expanding and would have a hard time increasing its tax revenue to meet those demands, Kohn said. Macho wouldn’t say more about his reason to leave beyond what he told members of the City Council. He likened his time with the department to a “relationship between two people” that sometimes just doesn’t fit. The department’s small size creates challenges for meet-

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COOS COUNTY — COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Coos County, with 10 confirmed or presumptive cases reported in the past eight days. There are currently 16 active cases and Coos Health & Wellness is monitoring 130 connected cases. A 5-year-old child was one of the confirmed cases this past week. All of the active cases are connected to an outbreak at Bandon Pacific Seafood processing plant in Charleston, according to Coos Health & Wellness Assistant Director and Public Information Officer Dr. Eric Gleason. The other two recent outbreaks, one of them involving an church in Coos County that was not identified, and the other outbreak also not identified, have been resolved, Gleason said. As of Sept. 25, there are 109 confirmed cases and 43 presumptive* cases in Coos County for a total of 152 cases. Non-cases that tested negative total 6,883. There have been 28 cases in the last 30 days. There have been nine hospitalizations due to COVID-19 complications, but there are no current hospitalizations. There have been no deaths in Coos County due to COVID-19. Specifics of the newest cases in the county include: 1. Adult 50-60, female, presumptive, linked to known cases, low exposure to others, isolating at home. Unknown underlying health conditions. 2. Adult over 60, female, presumptive, linked to known cases, low exposure to others, isolating at home. Underlying health conditions. 3. Adult under 40, female, presumptive, linked to known cases, moderate exposure to others, isolating at home. No underlying health conditions. 4. Adult over 60-70, male, confirmed, linked to known case, moderate exposure to others, isolating at home. No underlying Please see COVID, Page A8

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Police chase ends in Coos Bay on Monday ZACK DEMARS The World

COOS BAY — A Portland vehicle theft and police chase ended with a blown tire and an arrest Monday night. According to Oregon State Police, a white SUV had been reported stolen to Portland police earlier in the day, and the pursuit began with a report of reckless driving on westbound Highway 38. The driver stopped for police on southbound U.S. Highway 101, but didn’t provide identification. The driver continued south, weaving around vehicles across the McCullough Bridge into North Bend, police say. There, North Bend Police officers deployed Stop Sticks, which partially disabled the vehicle. Once in Coos Bay, the car hit a curb on Commercial Avenue, between Highway 101 north and south near Wells

Fargo and the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center parking lot, where the driver lost control, ending the pursuit, according to OSP. No injuries were reported from the incident, according to Captain Timothy Fox, an OSP spokesperson. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Portland Police Bureau earlier in the day, and officers located marijuana and inhalants in the vehicle, OSP said. William Tillman, 34 of Portland, was arrested and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of reckless driving and unlawful use of a motor vehicle charges. He was also cited for two Multnomah County misdemeanor warrants and cited for a number of traffic and drug infractions. Other charges will be referred to the Coos County District Attorney’s office, OSP said.

REEDSPORT POLICE LOG Sept. 22 11:38 a.m. Suspicous activity at Ranch Road and Frontage road 12:13 p.m. Theft at KelCee Ace Hardware 3:26 p.m. Fraud at Umpqua Bank 4:18 p.m. Harassment at Fir Grove Motel 7:58 p.m. Suspicious activity at Douglas County Justice Court Sept. 21 10:15 a.m. Juvenile problem at Ranch Road and Camellia Court 10:47 p.m. Suspicious activity at Lions Park 11:10 p.m. Suspicious activity at Reedsport K9 Shelter Sept. 20 3:43 a.m. Suspicious activity at Schooner Inn Café

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COQUILLE — A Coos County man will serve more than 17 years in prison for a series of crimes he committed, among them robbery, burglary, theft and escape. According to a press release from Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, on Sept. 22, Dallas Albert Bradley-Olson, 27, was sentenced by Coos County Circuit Court Judge Andrew Combs on multiple crimes. The crimes and sentences included: 1. Aggravated theft in the first degree: 24 months in prison 2. Unauthorized use of a vehicle: 18 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 3. Criminal mischief in the second degree: 10 days in the Coos County Jail,

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Jeffrey Ray Williams remote area near Coquille. Williams was arrested 10 days after the murder and entered DOC custody on May 4, 1989. Williams remained on death row in the state of Oregon despite several appeals. Simonsen, now 52, remains on death row in Oregon. He has also filed several appeals. Williams was incarcerated at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem and passed away in the infirmary while on end-

of-life care, according to the DOC. The cause of his death was not released. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police and next of kin have been notified. Williams was one of 29 Oregon inmates with death sentences. The state hasn’t executed anyone since 1997, when murderer Harry Charles Moore was killed by lethal injection. The Department of Corrections is responsible for the care and custody of 14,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 14 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims. The Oregon State Penitentiary is a multi-custody

prison located in Salem that houses over 2,000 adults in custody. OSP is surrounded by a 25-foothigh wall with 10 towers. The facility has multiple special housing units including disciplinary segregation, behavioral health, intermediate care housing, and an infirmary (with hospice) with 24-hour nursing care. OSP participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises including the furniture factory, laundry, metal shop, and contact center. It provides a range of correctional programs and services including education, work-based education, work crews, and pre-release services. OSP was established in 1866 and, until 1959, was Oregon’s only prison.

Fire Department. Rainfall and increased moisture content have decreased fire risk in the area, following days of historic wildfires which swept the state. Fire restrictions are still

in place for areas of the county beyond city limits. The Coos Fire Protective Association says the risk level for the area is high, meaning debris burning, campfires outside of designated sites and

other certain activities are prohibited. The City of Coos Bay has more information on its burning regulations available online at http://coosbay. org/departments/fire-department#burning-regulations.

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restitution to his victims in a total amount of $22,211.16.” Olson has a past criminal history, noted Frasier, including a 2020 conviction for two counts of theft in the second degree and one count of criminal trespass in the second degree a 2016 conviction for assault in the fourth degree a 2012 conviction for burglary in the second degree and a 2011 conviction for unlawful entry into a motor vehicle, two counts of burglary in the first degree and one count of burglary in the second degree. Bradley-Olson currently has pending charges in the U.S. District Court of alleged federal firearms offenses, according to Frasier. “He will be turned over to the federal authorities in the near future,” Frasier said.

Man convicted of murdering 2 German tourists in Coos County dies in custody The World SALEM — Jeffrey Ray Williams, an Oregon Department of Corrections adult in custody on death row who was convicted of a double-murder in Coos County in 1989, died the evening of Sept. 21, according to a press release from the DOC. He was 59 years old. Williams, then 28, and David Lynn Simonsen, then 21, were convicted and sentenced to death on May 16, 1989 for the Sept. 1, 1988 sexual assault and shotgun slayings of Unna Tuxen, 24, and Kathrin Reith, 22, German tourists who were hitchhiking up the West Coast near the Oregon-California border. The victims were found two days later in a

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concurrent with all other sentences 4. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: 18 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 5. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: 18 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 6. Burglary in the first degree: 56 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 7. Theft in the second degree: 10 days in jail, concurrent with all other

sentences 8. Identity theft: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 9. Identity theft: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 10. Robbery in the third degree: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 11. Identity theft: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 12. Identity theft: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences 13. Escape in the second degree: 13 months in prison, consecutive to all other sentences. The total amount of prison time ordered by the court is 212 months. “These sentences reflect 13 different individuals or entities that were victimized by Mr. Bradley-Olson,” said Frasier in a press release. “He was ordered to pay

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MEETINGS MONDAY, OCT. 5 Reedsport City Council — 6 p.m., work session, 7 p.m., regular meeting, City Hall Council Chambers, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport. To view the agenda, visit www.cityofreedsport. org. Bandon City Council and Urban Renewal Agency — 7 p.m., regular meeting, Urban Renewal Agency immediately following City Council, City Council Chambers, 555 Highway 101, Bandon. To view the agenda, visit www.cityofbandon. org. The meeting will be live-streamed on the city’s

official Facebook page. TUESDAY, OCT. 6 Coos County Board of Commissioners — 8:30 a.m., executive session, 9:30 a.m., regular public meeting, Owen Building, large conference room, 201 N. Adams, Coquille. For the complete agenda and packet, go to www. co.coos.or.us Board of Commissioners. Board meetings held in the Owen Building can now be views on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCSBIVF1IsAVmowSokRR2v_A Coos County Noxious Weed Board — 3 p.m.,

regular meeting, Owen Building, small conference room. Bay Area Health District Board — 5:30 p.m., education session, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting, via WebEx. To attend this WebEx meeting, contact Denise Bowers at 541-269-8135 or by email at denise.bowers@ bayareahospital.org to make arrangements and get dialing access codes for the virtual meeting. Coos Bay City Council and Urban Renewal Agency — 7 p.m., regular meeting, Urban Renewal Agency immediately following City Council, Coos

Bay City Hall, 500 Central Ave. Meeting will also be live-streamed on the City of Coos Bay’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube. com/channel/UC-w12ikBNWVkoVWVqJ0bk2g. Agenda and supporting documents available at www.coosbay.org. Powers City Council — 7 p.m., regular meeting, Powers Senior Center, 120 Fir St. Remote access teleconference, 1-844-854-2222, access code: 133673#. For a copy of the agenda, email City Recorder Stephanie Patterson at admin@ cityofpowers.com or call 541-439-3331.

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Tuesday marks National Voter Registration Day ZACK DEMARS The World

COOS BAY — Carol Ventgen and Melanie Bloom were busy Tuesday, sitting under a tent outside the Coos Bay Public Library. The two had done this before — but this year was different. “I have not seen this amount of traffic,” Bloom said. Their white folding table was littered with items that have taken on a new importance in 2020: bottles of hand sanitizer, tubes of antibacterial wipes and voter registration cards. Those cards were the reason they’d come out in the first place. The pair, both members of the executive board of League of Women Voters of Coos County, was out reminding residents to update their voter registrations in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. This year, that annual day of action by civic groups falls a month and a half ahead of the general election on Nov. 3, with offices from U.S. President to city councilors all on the ballot.

“There’s more divisiveness surrounding the election,” Ventgen said of the residents she’d spoken to Tuesday. “Emotions seem to be running high.” For many across the country, much of that emotion stems from the truly exceptional circumstances of this election. With a pandemic that’s killed

more that 200,000 Americans still raging, more people than ever before are planning to vote by mail. In some states that could be cause for concern, as some on the national level spread misinformation about the process. But Coos County Clerk Debbie Heller says Oregon voters need not worry. “We don’t forsee any postal issues whatsoever,” Heller said. “We have a lot of conference calls between us and the post office.” The key to Oregon’s success is experience, according to Heller. Oregon was the first state to expand to all-mail elections in 1998 and has been voting by mail ever since. Misinformation about widespread voter fraud in vote-by-mail elections has never been supported by substantial evidence. Elections officials have safeguards in place, like comparing every signed ballot to a registered voter’s signature, Heller said. Voters just need to be aware of deadlines and watch the mail for their ballots, Heller said, adding

that this September, during the special election in Bandon, ballots were taking about two days to process through the mail. “Pay attention, watch for the ballot,” Heller said. The U.S. Postal Service recommends giving voted ballots seven days to get through the mail. Otherwise, the agency recommends placing completed ballots in drop boxes

across the state. The state also has options for people who might be displaced because of this month’s wildfires. They can add a temporary mailing address to their voter registration, collect their mail at their local post office or call their county election official for more ballot pickup options. Ventgen and Bloom have no concerns about

voting by mail, either. “Oregon’s system really lends itself to both security and ease of voting,” Ventgen said. “Oregon has had a lot of years to perfect it.” The first step — and one of the easiest — is to register, they said. The last day to do so is Oct. 13. “Every vote matters. It really does,” Ventgen said. “That way democracy works.”

three new cases in Coos County, as well as three new deaths, bringing the state’s death toll to 457 and the total case county to 32,314. Two deaths were reported Thursday. The new cases reported Thursday were in the following counties: Baker (1), Benton (8), Clackamas (32), Clatsop (4), Columbia (1), Coos (2), Crook (1), Deschutes (5), Douglas (5), Grant (1), Hood River

(1), Jackson (20), Jefferson (5), Josephine (1), Klamath (2), Lake (1), Lane (38), Linn (15), Malheur (15), Marion (48), Morrow (4), Multnomah (92), Polk (3), Umatilla (11), Union (4), Wasco (6), Washington (50), and Yamhill (6). “This is a reminder of the importance of staying six feet apart from each other, wearing a face covering when six feet of physical distance cannot be

maintained and limiting the size of gatherings,” stated the OHA press release. Oregon’s 538th COVID-19 death is an 88-year-old man in Douglas County who tested positive on Sept. 13 and died on Sept. 20, at Mercy Medical Center. He had underlying conditions. Oregon’s 539th COVID-19 death is an 82-year-old man in Malheur County who tested

positive on Sept. 4 and died on Sept. 22, at St. Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario. He had underlying conditions. Earlier in the week, the state reported 193 new cases (two in Coos County and one in Douglas County) and six deaths on Wednesday 328 new cases (three in Coos, 10 in Douglas and one in Curry) and three new deaths Tuesday and 201

new cases (four in Coos, three in Curry and two in Douglas) and two new deaths Monday. Stay informed about COVID-19: Oregon response: The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Office of Emergency Management lead the state response. United States response: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention leads the U.S. response.

since Sept. 8, when smoky conditions and extreme fire danger closed both the reserve and the Elliott State Forest. The Elliott reopened Monday as well, according to a press release from the Oregon Division of State Lands. South Slough Reserve’s restrooms have been closed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrooms will now be open on weekdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and trash cans have been added to address a recent increase in littering.

A growing number of people have visited the reserve since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional visitors coupled with limited onsite services has resulted in increased littering of trash and feces. “It’s surprising to me because it’s not a problem we’ve had at this level ever,” said Deborah Rudd, public involvement coordinator with South Slough Reserve. “Folks are typically respectful and interested in protecting the reserve.” Trash and feces impact

South Slough Reserve’s delicate ecosystem and water quality. Visitors are asked to clean up after themselves and their dogs. If the restroom facilities are closed or trash cans are full, visitors should bag and carry their trash out of the reserve until they can dispose of it in an appropriate receptacle. More information about keeping South Slough Reserve clean can be found on the Department of State Lands website.

Vincent Creek Campground Fawn Creek Campground East Shore Campground Park Creek Campground Edson Creek Campground Sixes River Campground Doerner Fir Trail Blue Ridge Trail System Campfires and open source flames, such as charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, remain prohibited on all BLM Coos Bay District

lands. The restrictions apply to all developed and dispersed recreation sites on the 310,000 acres of BLM-managed lands on the southern Oregon Coast. Visitors can use portable cooking stoves that use liquefied or bottled fuels. Fire danger remains high on the southern Oregon Coast and active firefighting efforts are ongoing in western Oregon. Visitors are asked to observe public use restrictions and help the BLM limit potential new starts

during this time. A list of public use restrictions, as well as closure orders, is available at https:// www.blm.gov/programs/ public-safety-and-fire/ fire-and-aviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions. Follow BLM on Facebook and Twitter @BLMOregon. Call 911 to report any signs of new fires. As a reminder, most of the BLM-managed campgrounds on the Coos Bay District will close for the season at 11 a.m. on Sept.

Key dates in the 2020 election Oct. 13: Last day to register to vote. Check or update your registration at oregonvotes.gov/ myvote. Oct. 15: Ballots mailed by Coos County elections officials. Oct. 27: Last day the U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot. After this date, drop it in a drop box instead. Nov. 3: Election Day. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m., either by mail or in a drop box. Postmarks do not count. The Coos County Elections division can be reached at 541-3967610.

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PORTLAND - Oregon had its highest count of new COVID-19 cases since July two days in a row, including a staggering 457 new cases reported Friday, the Oregon Health Authority said. That came after 382 cases were reported Thursday, which was the highest since mid-July. Friday’s report included

2 virus cases in Curry South Slough Reserve trails, restrooms open County linked to Coos Visitors urged to properly dispose County outbreak of trash The World CURRY COUNTY — Curry County Public Health was notified of two new cases of COVID-19 on Monday evening. Notification came through a transfer from Coos County Public Health through the official medical record system provided by the Oregon Health Authority. Both cases have been verified through lab results which were received by Curry County Public Health at 7:15 p.m. Monday and confirmed by the Health Officer, according to a press release from Curry County Public Health Administrator Sherrié R. Ward. Public health has reached out to the individuals, who are from the same household. They are home self-isolating and monitoring symptoms. These current cases are associated with a known outbreak in Coos Coun-

ty. Investigation and contact tracing is being conducted by both Curry County Public Health and Coos County Public Health. Public health will reach out to anyone suspected of exposure to COVID-19. As of Sept. 21, the total verified number of positive cases in Curry County is currently 30, with 24 recovered cases, six active cases, zero hospitalizations and zero deaths. “Please remember, it is important that we all follow the OHA and CDC guidelines and Governor’s directives about social distancing, wearing facial coverings in public buildings and protecting yourselves by staying home to slow the spread and save lives,” stated Ward. Public Health will continue to keep the public informed with all the information they can in order to keep their citizens safe.

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Small businesses remain poised during recovery DANIELLE KANE

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Small business around America are living through an entirely different economic fallout than those working for large public corporations. While we are seeing household names like Home Depot and Target bounce back, or Wall Street stocks rebound, these positive indicators do not reflect what’s happening on Main Street. The V-shaped recovery many hoped for is not what we’re getting, at least not everywhere. Small business owners are recouping at a slower rate as consumer spending across the country is unsteady. The House Small Business Committee reported in July that 110,000 small businesses had closed permanently, and another 7.5 million face the same fate. While that may seem grim, what’s interesting is that small business owners are actually reporting an increase in confidence, meaning that out of the 7.5 million facing potential closures, many will come out on the other end intact. The confidence index score rose to 53 in Q3 from 49 in Q2, according to a CNBC study. For reference, the confidence score was at 61 in January 2020 while the economy was still booming. Higher, yes, but not by much. We can see that even with a sluggish recovery, many small businesses are reporting positive predictions. Experts believe this is because small business owners don’t feel mandated quarantines and rollbacks are coming, despite public fears of a second viral wave. The money many received from the Small Business Administration’s loan programs was enough to keep them afloat for a couple of quarters to a year, and business owners believe the economy will continue to open up. Better Business Bureau found similar findings when we gauged the sentiment of our customers. In our latest report, we found that the number of business owners who perceived COVID-19 as having a negative impact on their current state went down to 71% in June from 87% in March. Over the next 60 days as we move into fall, 31% of respondents actually predict positive changes, up from 6% who felt positively in March. There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel for Main Street America but a major variable in recovery is and will be consumer spending. Right now, consumer spending patterns are erratic. Shopping behavior has varied widely by the type of business

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in question, how prevalent the outbreak is in said area, and that consumer’s specific spending capacity, according to data from the New York Times. The additional $600 per week in federal unemployment benefits stopped at the end of July, putting a halt to a lot of extracurricular spending. Consumers are acting very differently throughout the country, making it difficult to discern any consistent recovery trends. For example, Oregon is skewing very close to the national average with visits to business remaining well below the percent it was at last year. Washington is one of the slowest states to bounce back, which makes sense since it started as the epicenter of COVID-19. Consumer spending in Washington took a huge dip from last year and has since plateaued. States like Montana and Idaho, however, tell a different story. Both were close to nearing a full consumer-spending recoup, approaching similar levels compared to the same time last year, as of July. However, once the unemployment checks stopped, both took a small dip, though are still much higher in spending than Washington and Oregon. On the bright side, federal data shows that retail sales are still climbing with a 1.2 percent increase in July. To maintain this momentum, it will be imperative retailers’ market themselves as safe and trustworthy businesses to attract new customers and retain old ones. In fact, BBB’s study highlights that 52% of business owners view attracting new customers as a real opportunity. While Main Street faces a prolonged and uneven recovery, current trends do suggest consumers don’t plan on staying home. Spending will continue even if its modest and varied by region, allowing for business owners to stay afloat as we all adapt our financial habits in a new environment. (Danielle Kane is the Oregon State Director for the Better Business Bureau Northwest & Pacific.)

Jessica Engelke is the right choice for mayor of North Bend. I first met Jessica in one of her business courses at Southwestern Oregon Community College in 2014. In our initial class Jessica talked about growing up in North Bend. She told us after high school she left for some time as she built her career and her life, living in various places across the United States and even abroad. She said when life returned her to North Bend in 2010 she couldn’t think of a better place to raise her family. She shared her passion and vision for our little coastal community. I was new to the area and I could tell the positive and enthusiastic way she spoke about growing up here, and now living here as an adult, was authentic. I took most of Jessica’s courses at Southwestern where she leads students, year after year, to expand their visions for the area and to consider living, working and playing here. Her approach of respecting and preserving the deep roots of the area while also moving toward the future inspired me to rethink leaving and consider staying to contribute to this community. After over eight years here I still haven’t met anyone more enthusiastic about North Bend, more optimistic about what the future holds for it, or more creative about how we can build that future together. My work is in social services and Jessica and I have discussed nearly every civil matter facing our community. I will not lie, like many communities we are facing serious challenges: budget shortfalls, lagging economic development, housing shortages, generational poverty, a mental health crisis, a substance use epidemic, and systematic discrimination. Jessica is always ready to listen to all sides, get all the facts, consider options, be creative, and look for solutions. These are not easily resolved issues and supporting our community members facing them is work that would fatigue even the most hopeful among us. The times Jessica encouraged me to continue working toward a solution to these challenges are countless. I can think of no one better suited to be in a community leadership position. A person who can bring all sides to the table and lead is what will move our community forward because we all need to do our part. What each person’s contribution looks like is unique, and I am certain we will not move forward by choosing someone who wants to do less and be divisive. Our community is not separate from the issues we face as a nation and I would rather have a leader who wants to bring people together than one that wants more separation. Now more than ever, any person in a leadership position should be chosen wisely with this in consideration. Over the recent years I’ve known Jessica as a college instructor, an advisor, a mentor, a chamber of commerce president, a nonprofit board member, a race director, a parent, a city councilor, and possibly most important, a true member of our community, doing all she can to contribute to the health of the city of North Bend and to Coos County. The only plans I hear for the future from Jessica’s opponent is to do less. If there is one thing I know, it’s that problems don’t solve themselves, they require effort, and

those efforts need to exceed just balancing the city’s budget. So, the next time you hear the same tired argument against Jessica for mayor of North Bend, know that it’s only because there aren’t a lot of arguments you can make against electing someone whose intentions lie solely in building the health of our community, and working to keep North Bend a wonderful place to live for everyone who resides here now or will in the future. Kim Kanies North Bend

Supports Jim Rose for NB mayor Concerning North Bend, I wish to comment on Debby Bankler’s letter to the editor that was printed in The World on Sept. 19. She was incorrect in writing that four councilors whose terms are up had all ignored the November 2018 referendum in which the citizens voted against a public safety fee by an 11% margin. Mayor Wetherell and Councilor Timm Slater subsequently voted to increase the fee from $15 to $30 per month on February 26, 2019. Councilors Mike Erbele, Howard Graham and Larry Garboden voted against the increase. I thought it best to correct this lady’s mistake quickly. Only Councilor Slater is running for re-election. Councilor Garboden’s term lasts until 2022. I actually voted against the two November public safety ballot initiatives because I wanted to support our police and fire departments. However two people with top credentials in accounting, finance and auditing evaluated the city’s financial statements and drafted those initiatives. Recent conversations have convinced me that they are very capable of evaluating the city’s financial condition and budget, and I trust their judgment. I join Debby Bankler in supporting James Rose for mayor because of his background, achievements and integrity. Jim has an undergrad degree in business administration, entered the Navy as an officer, and completed flight school. After several tours of duty, he was competitively selected for the Navy post-graduate school, where he completed a master’s degree in financial management. Jim has successfully managed large programs, large numbers of people and multi-million dollar budgets. I believe that Jim is ethical, a hard worker and a critical thinker. He has a sense of humor and an easy manner. His wife Cece grew up in North Bend, and they returned here decades ago to raise their children. He would be an excellent mayor. Please join me in electing James Rose as North Bend’s next mayor. Susanna Noordhoff North Bend

Jessica Engelke for mayor The year 2020 has been full of challenges and changes — ones that have caused distress, heartache and loss for so many. Leaders during these tough times will help us through these challenges. Leaders like Jessica Engelke. Jessica has served on the NB City Council for the past few years with a true heart for this city. She listens with intent to all matters in front of her — to carefully consider and weigh

tough decisions keeping in mind basic community needs. Jessica’s experience as a professor at Southwestern Oregon Community College along with her valued participation in many professional, community organizations has given her balanced skills and abilities to lead this community into the future. To confidently face the challenges in front of us all and work to make the necessary changes successful, vote Jessica Engelke for Mayor, City of North Bend. Please vote — Election Day is November 3, 2020. Terri Turi North Bend

Thank you for school supply donations Every year the Mid-Coast Mustang & Ford Club purchase backpacks and school supplies with donations raised from the yearly car show. Since we were unable to host a car show, club members sponsored a youth and took donations. We were able to provide $1,000 worth of backpacks and school supplies for 30 students. These were donated to the North Bend and Coos Bay School districts. Special thanks to our club members and community for donations and continued support. It’s a great honor and privilege to provide these supplies to the students and look forward to next year. B. Gannon Coos Bay

Boomer Wright is the clear choice I am writing in response to the letter by Carrie Oldright earlier this week to let her know why I am voting for Boomer Wright to represent those of us in District 9 of the State House. Unlike Carrie I did not just meet Boomer “remotely,” I met him in person. In talking with Boomer I heard his passion for education and based on his history as a teacher I have no doubt that he will fight for our schools. I also met Boomer’s wife, who, like me, is a nurse. What stood out most of all for me is that Boomer is a listener. He listened to me and my concerns and that is exactly what I want to see in someone who is going to represent me at the state level. Additionally, I have done my own research about our state representative choices, and here is what I have found: Boomer Wright is a Republican who is also nominated by the Libertarian Party. Cal Mukumoto is a Democrat who is also nominated by the leftwing, Working Families Party. Boomer has been endorsed by Timber Unity, Associated Oregon Loggers and many businesses in the timber industry Boomer has three law enforcement related endorsements. Cal has no apparent support in this area. Boomer has listed support of many local teachers. Cal has the support of teacher’s unions — mostly based in Portland. Boomer has much more local financial support for his campaign — mostly from small businesses and private citizens (myself included). Cal has significant union donations and some individuals — many from Portland. I think the choice is clear. Carma Erickson-Hurt, DNP, MSN, RN U.S. Navy Retired Coos Bay

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OBITUARIES Catherine Mary (Sturm) Schmidt

Richard “Pete” R. Pedersen

September 21, 1947 – September 21, 2020

January 10, 1932 - September 18, 2020

A Celebration of Life for Richard “Pete” Pedersen, 88, of Myrtle Point, will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 282 W. 6th St in Coquille. Pete was born January 10, 1932 in Springfield and passed-away peacefully Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at the age of 88. He was born in Springfield, Oregon and he spent his childhood years living in Oregon. When Pete graduated from Springfield High School he entered the United States Navy and served for approximately 4 years. Pete then married and had three sons, Paul, Chris, and Neal. When the boys were older Pete divorced and was a bachelor for a while. Until he went to a Eugene singles dance and met Jackie Williams. It wasn’t long after they met that the two of them were married. Little did they know that their marriage would last a long time. Thirty-nine years of companionship and marital bliss to be exact. Pete moved to Arlington, Washington and worked at JH Baxter for

12 years. He then retired and returned to Oregon to live on a beautiful ranch with his wife. It was here that he joined the Coquille Valley Elks Lodge and became a very active member. He was voted Elk of the year several times and devoted himself to numerous charitable events to help his community and particularly the youth. Pete began writing during his retirement and published many articles with magazines such as ‘Reminisce’. He even went so far as to illustrate some of his publications with the help of a young artist. Pete was also an accomplished painter and produced some beautiful landscapes. Pete enjoyed the writing and painting for many years. Up until, he became just too ill to do them. You can’t talk about Pete and not talk about his talent for growing a garden. A several acre garden with rows of corn, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and pumpkins. He would donate a lot of his harvest to charity, especially his pumpkins and he made sure every needy child had one in October. But Pete’s biggest accomplishment at the ranch was as a loving and active grandfather to Jackie’s granddaughters. A beautiful young girl named Angie and another one named Brittany. They are both grown now and have lives of their own. But both will admit that some of their fondest childhood

memories were with their Grandpa Pete. He had no problem playing with dolls or sitting down to a little tea party. In addition to his role as husband, father, and grandfather, Pete had a variety of interests that contributed to the community. He found enjoyment as a Chaplain for the Elks Lodge and counseled many people through their problems. He was an active church member for 30 plus years and was an Elder of the Baptist church. He also volunteered for many community events such as American Essays for Children. A highlight during the Christmas holidays was Pete dressing up as Santa and delighting his grandchildren. Besides his wife Jackie, Pete’s survivors include sons, Paul Pedersen, Chris Pedersen, and Neal Pedersen grandchildren from Paul sons, Andy and Adam stepsons, Alex and Kevin great-grandchildren from Andy, Nina and Brooke from Adam, Kayla from Alex, Dylan and Lexi great-great-grandchildren from Nina, Madison, Mackenzie and Morgan from Brooke, Hailey. 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

DEATH NOTICES Michael G. Lenington, 66, of Lakeside, passed away on September 18, 2020 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440 Kent W. Montgomery, 72, of Coos Bay, passed away on September 20, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Jeremy D. Hardisty, 34, of North Bend, passed away on September 22, 2020 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Catherine Schmidt, 73, of Coquille, died September 21, 2020 in Coquille. Arrangements are pending with Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service - Coquille Chapel, 541-396-3846 Cherrie Ann McDonald, 72, of Coos Bay, passed away September 21, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Jason Daniel Campbell, 60, of Reedsport passed away on Sept 16, 2020. Arrangements pending. Umpqua Valley Funeral Directors, Roseburg 541-537-9300 Neil A. Laufer, 79, of Bandon, passed away on September 22, 2020 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the

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Frank Petrowski, 57, of Coquille, passed away September 15, 2020 in Coquille. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Nicklos A. Navarra, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away September 18, 2020 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Margaret Forbes, 94, of Coquille, passed away September 15, 2020 in Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Elaine Deatherage, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away September 18, 2020 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Joseph Domingo Lastra, 73, of Coos Bay, passed away September 17, 2020 in Springfield, Oregon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Schultz, 72, of Reedsport passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. Services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Dunes Memorial Chapel

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“To have met Cathy is to be a friend of Cathy’s” Catherine Mary Schmidt passed away at home surrounded by family on September 21, 2020 at age 73. She had battled multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer, for the last 8 years of her life. Fortunately, during most of that battle Cathy enjoyed a full and active life. Cathy’s life was filled with friendship, joy, and adventure. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, nurturing friendships from childhood and retirement alike. Cathy and her husband, Rolly, loved traveling and often times arranged vacations to include visits to family and friends. Even trips to Europe and South America included connecting with old friends. She recently completed a goal to see all 50 states. Cathy and Rolly enjoyed camping, hiking, visiting national parks, and other outdoor activities. She considered living in the Pacific Northwest to be heaven on earth. Cathy and Rolly kept romance and fun alive by remaining active in square dancing and round dancing for the past 30 years. When they traveled, they

looked for opportunities to dance – lighting up dance floors in such destinations as England, Australia, and Hawaii! Cathy shared a passion for food and gardening with her mother. Although summer travel would often interfere with harvest, her garden yield was always plentiful and many friends shared in the bounty. She and her mother shared a motto, “Life’s short, eat dessert first!” At the hospital, during the late stages of her illness, she still enjoyed the selection of desserts offered to her. Cathy was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Coquille. The faith and deep friendships she formed over 45 years at the church were meaningful to her. The church community was loving and supportive – especially in her final days. Cathy graduated from

San Jose State University and enjoyed a long career as a substitute teacher. She used her organization skills in helping Rolly run the Myrtle Point Chevron station for 27 years. Cathy is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 52 years, Roland James Schmidt her brothers: Jack (Sherri) Sturm and Tom Sturm by her children, Christine (Todd) Smith, Eileen (Mike) Frey, and Steve (Courtney) Schmidt and 5 grandchildren. Cathy is also survived by numerous friends, both young and old, who she considered to be just like family. Because of COVID-19, Cathy will have a private mass. After the main risk of the pandemic has passed, Cathy will have a celebration of life in Coquille with a large gathering of family and friends. She will be buried adjacent to her parents’ plot in Wausau, Wisconsin, where family and friends can gather to say a final farewell. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either International Myeloma Foundation or Catholic Near East Welfare Association. 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, 541-

waiting in the checkout line, he un-holstered a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol from his waist band so that he could show it off to a friend. As Ellingford was placing the firearm back in the front of his pants near the zipper and button areas, he accidently pulled the trigger causing the firearm to discharge. The bullet entered into Ellingford’s groin area before exiting out the lower thigh of his leg, narrowly missing his femoral artery. Officers on scene immediately rendered first aid before medics from Pac-West Ambulance and North Lincoln Fire arrived

to take over treatment. Ellingford was transported code-3 to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital where he was immediately flown via Life Flight to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. No one else was injured in this incident, however a criminal investigation is ongoing, as Ellingford did not have a concealed handgun license and his act was found to be reckless since it placed several people in danger. If anyone has information about this case please contact Lincoln City Police Sr. Officer Jayne Johnson at 541-994-3636.

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LINCOLN CITY — On Sunday, Sept. 20, at about 7:36 p.m., Lincoln City Police officers responded to McKay’s Market located at 801 S.W. Highway 101 in Lincoln City on a reported gunshot wound. Upon arrival, it was discovered a male, identified as 29-year-old Nicholas J. Ellingford of Lincoln City, had sustained an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to his groin area and leg, according to the Lincoln City Police Department. Investigation revealed that Ellingford was inside the store and as he was

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By Abigail Van Buren Wife starts to resent man’s constant demands for gifts

DEAR ABBY: I feel uncomfortable receiving gifts, and I find it hard to meet my husband’s requests for constant gifts, especially when I feel I already give so much. He constantly asks me to buy him things, some of which are very expensive. I’m a saver, not a spender, and I try to watch my budget. I already pay all the household bills, even though we make the same amount of money. I owned my house before we met, and he chips in with occasional upgrades and maintenance or takes me out to dinner once in a while. But I pay for the vast majority of expenses, as well as perform the majority of chores. I have sacrificed and paid for all our vacations because I wanted the experience, and I accept that. The problem is, he seems to feel unappreciated, suggesting that if I gifted him more often, he would know he was constantly thought of. He says he buys me random gifts -- usually small items to which there are strings attached or implied reciprocity. These requests, especially when he buys for himself quite a bit, seem like a smack in the face to me. I feel he’s impulsive with purchases, and won’t be happy until I have nothing left. How do I handle meeting my husband’s need for constant validation without going bankrupt or having all the love sucked out from resentment? Mentioning my financial limitations doesn’t seem to quench his thirst for more. -EXCESSIVE IN NEW YORK DEAR EXCESSIVE: If my reading of your letter is accurate, you are doing all the heavy lifting in your marriage. What, exactly, is your husband contributing except to ask for more? Gifts are supposed to be freely given, not dispensed because they are requested.

Whether your husband is greedy, selfish or extremely needy, I can’t guess, but the balance is off in your marriage. This is why I’m recommending you consult a marriage and family therapist. If your husband is willing to go with you and discuss these issues, they can be resolved. If not, please go alone so you can gain clearer insight into what (and whom) you are dealing with. DEAR ABBY: My mother likes to tell people where to sit at every family gathering. It can be anywhere, including at a restaurant or even at my aunt’s house. It’s annoying and feels disrespectful. I’m 49, and my girls are in their early 20s. I try to be patient, but she doesn’t consider health conditions or if someone is left-handed. My older daughter was severely traumatized by a former neighbor and doesn’t do well with strangers. A few years ago, my cousin’s boyfriend came, and my mother ordered my daughter to sit next to him. It was horrible for my daughter. We tried one more time last year at a restaurant, and it was the same. Since then, we have skipped family gatherings. I don’t know why she feels she has to tell us what to do. Please help. -- PUSHED AROUND IN KENTUCKY DEAR PUSHED: Have you talked to your mother about this? She may, for whatever reason, need to feel she is in control. If she isn’t hosting the gathering, this may be her way of maintaining dominance in her relationship with her sister, her children and grandchildren. I’m not sure you can change your mother, but please don’t cut yourself off from the rest of your family. If you aren’t seeing them individually, please consider it.

State revenue forecast shows encouragement, but caution JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media

SALEM — The latest report about how the Oregon economy is doing offers encouragement but also caution. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services opened its summary statement for the September Oregon Revenue Forecast saying “the economy remains in a Great Recession-sized hole.” The report, issued Sept. 23, finds lower-income households have borne the brunt of the recession. “The combination of higher-income households being less impacted to date, and the large federal support means consumer spending and tax collections have held up much better than expected,” the report summary states. “The strong economic growth in recent months is encouraging, as many workers on temporary layoffs are recalled. However, normally it takes a year or two for the recessionary shock to work its way through the economy.” The report also states that overall, the current state of the economy is much better than feared at the time of the previous forecast. But the economic outlook in the years ahead is only improved modestly. It takes time, even under the best of circumstances to regain lost ground due to recessions. 2020 so far is anything but the best. Despite the sharp reduction in economic activity, the revenue summary states that Oregon’s primary revenue instruments have continued to grow. Collections of personal income taxes and corporate taxes both set record highs over the post-shutdown (March-September) period this year. But state officials also caution that the economic pain has yet to be fully reflected in Oregon’s revenue data. “In the near-term, Oregon’s economy is impacted by COVID-19 and the wildfires that destroyed our communities, the summary states. “Over the long-term,

Oregon’s ability to attract and retain skilled, working-age households is one of our comparative advantages. To the extent the pandemic, wildfires, drought, or protests and clashes of violence impact this advantage remains to be seen, but they all represent downside risks to the outlook. On the other hand, should telecommuting and remote work increase as a result of the pandemic and changing business practices, Oregon stands to take advantage.”

Governor Kate Brown’s statement Governor Kate Brown on Sept. 23 issued the following statement about the state’s September revenue forecast: “Today’s revenue forecast is a testament to the resiliency of Oregonians and to how we — as a state — have been able to manage the COVID-19 pandemic by working together. “Oregon workers and business owners have risen to the challenge, by following health and safety guidelines and continuing to go to work, helping our economy to begin recovering from the impacts of this pandemic while preventing large-scale outbreaks. By working together to keep major sectors of the economy open, including construction and manufacturing, we have kept Oregonians working and businesses operating, all while keeping people safe at the same time. “This does not, however, take away from the massive impact that this disease has had on our communities, particularly its disproportionate impact on Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Tribal communities and those dependent on the service economy. “While revenue projections are up for this biennium, the revenue forecast did not balance our upcoming budget, and we must tread lightly. We still face structural inequities, as well as fluctuations in health care spending related to ongoing COVID-19 response, at the

same time we face a serious budget deficit. In addition, many of our critical pandemic response efforts, from testing to personal protective equipment, have been funded with CARES Act funding, which expires at the end of the year. We urgently need congressional action to provide direct help to local governments, businesses and families so that we can all continue to provide critical services to Oregonians during this crisis. “Oregon has a history of being smart with our reserves and saving for a rainy day. We cannot abandon this approach in the middle of a pandemic, with cold and flu season rapidly approaching. Or while response and recovery efforts to a historic statewide fire emergency continue, and the costs of those efforts to save homes and lives continues to grow. We must prepare for the costs of continuing to provide critical services in the next biennium — from health care to affordable housing to wildfire readiness and response. “This year, we must celebrate every piece of good news we can get. But even with the welcome news of increased revenue projections, my commitment remains to make prudent financial decisions and position our state to manage unforeseen economic challenges that may come our way.” Background The Oregon Economic Forecast provides information to planners and policy makers in state agencies and private organizations for use in their decision-making processes. The Oregon Revenue Forecast opens the revenue forecasting process to public review. It is the basis for much of the budgeting in state government. The forecast reports are issued four times a year: March, June, September, and December. See the entire report at https://www.oregon.gov/ das/OEA/Documents/forecast0920.pdf.

OBITUARIES CONT. LeeAnna Hargens Straney February 1, 1955 – September 15, 2020

In Loving Memory of LeeAnna Hargens Straney LeeAnna was born to parents, Harvey F. and Dorothy M. Hargens on February 1, 1955. LeeAnna left this Earth with her father Harvey and her Angel’s guiding her to Heaven on September 15, 2020. LeeAnna was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy and Parkinson’s disease. LeeAnna

fought these two demon diseases with grace and dignity. Never letting them get the best of her. LeeAnna graduated from North Bend High School in 1973. She married the love of her life, Jim Straney in December, 1977. LeeAnna enjoyed drives to the beautiful Oregon beaches and drives up and down the Oregon coast with Jim and her family. She liked to stop along the way for her favorite fish and chips and a nice bowl of clam chowder. LeeAnna enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren who she loved to the moon and back. LeeAnna is lovingly survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim Straney

daughter Bambi Brown son, Greg Straney sisters, KarenKay Hargens, and TracyMarie Hargens Gildersleeve daughter in law, Nicky Straney grandchildren, Breanna Kendrick, Justin Roberts, Camryn Hibdon, Skyler Straney, Landon Straney, Kylee Straney, Kinzlee (KiKi) Straney great grandchildren, Aubree Schaff, Hunter Schaff, Tylin Kendrick, Karter Kendrick and Breanna’s husband Cal Kendrick. LeeAnna will be forever remembered for her beautiful smile, sense of humor and her positive outlook on life. LeeAnna will be forever in our hearts, dreams and precious memories. At this time there is no memorial service

Gerald “Jerry” Roy Lantto July 12, 1935 – September 19, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Roy Lantto passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family in his final moments. Gerald was born July 12, 1935 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the town of Calumet to Roy and Ina Lantto. He was one of 7 children. His family moved to Coos Bay when he was two years old. He attended Marshfield High School. He and his wife Rosetta were married October 5, 1957 and remained in Coos Bay where they raised their family. Gerald was a hardworking man. He was a mill worker. He joined the Woodworkers union upon taking a job at Coos Head Timber after working in construction for two years as a member of the Laborers. He put in 11 years at Coos Head, and then took a job in a Georgia-Pacific Sawmill. In 1970 he became a field representative of his union, IWA Local 3-116, the Coos Bay-North Bend area’s biggest

labor organization at the time. Gerald was active in regional and state AFL-CIO labor organizations as a delegate from the Woodworkers and worked at the Woodworkers union headquarters. For a dozen years, he led the Southwestern Oregon Central Labor Council as its president. He was also a fixture on the Oregon AFL-CIO Executive board in the ‘70s, ‘80s and into the ‘90s. For a number of years, he chaired the state labor federation’s influential review committee. He also worked for four years as the assistant directing business representative at the International Association of Machinists-Woodworkers regional office. After retirement he still represented the IAM-W261 as a delegate to the central labor council, state labor federation and Oregon Machinists council for some time. What Gerald enjoyed most though was spending time with family and sharing stories. He loved the game of golf. He loved hitting the golf course frequently with his golfing buddies, which he did almost up until turning 85, multiple times a week. He loved hunting and fishing with family. He also enjoyed going over to the hunting cabin with friends. His family describes him as happy, easy going, kind, loyal, wise, respected, caring, supportive,

encourager, listener, great friend, loving, consistent, stubborn and a Democrat. To many friends he was known as, “Jerry Good Guy”. Gerald stated one of his friends described him as, “a man that cut his kindling one day at a time.” He was a devoted family man. What made him special was that he always rooted for his family no matter what and loved them all unconditionally. Even if someone made mistakes, he was always there to lift them up even when others didn’t or wouldn’t. He was the epitome of a good person, what we all should strive to be. Gerald is survived by daughter and son in-law, Tina and Bob George of Coos Bay daughters, Karma Schellong of Coos Bay and Sandra Tedford of North Bend son and daughter in-law, Jerald and Sabrina Wilson of North Bend son, David Lantto of Coos Bay brother, Dale Cody sisters, Barbara Harmon, and Judy Stoller 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta Lantto parents, Roy Lantto and Ina Topley brothers, Charles Lantto and Robert Lantto and daughter, Cinda Stott. The family suggests memorial contributions to be directed to the Nancy Devereux Center of Coos Bay, Oregon, 1200 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420. A private service will be held for Gerald Roy Lantto at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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Judge: census must continue another month ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at month’s end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many seats each state gets in Congress. The preliminary injunction granted by U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in California late Thursday allows the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident to continue through the end of October. Koh said the shortened schedule ordered by President Donald Trump’s administration likely would produce inaccurate results that would last a decade. The judge sided with civil rights groups and local governments that sued the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Commerce, which oversees the statistical agency, arguing that minorities and others in hard-to-count communities would be missed if the counting ends this month. In granting the preliminary

injunction, the judge said the plaintiffs were likely to succeed at a trial. Despite concerns raised by top Census Bureau officials about the shortened schedule, the Trump administration failed to consider its duty to produce an accurate head count and neglected to adequately explain a reason for it, she said. Koh said inaccuracies produced from a shortened schedule would affect the distribution of federal funding and political representation over the next 10 years. The census is used to determine how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is distributed each year and how many congressional seats each state gets. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, around the same time the census started for most U.S. residents, the bureau had planned to complete the 2020 census by the end of July. In April, in response to the pandemic, it extended the deadline to the end of October. Then, in late July or early August, the deadline changed once again to

the end of September after the Republican-controlled Senate failed to take up a request from the Census Bureau to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for turning over the numbers used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets. Attorneys for the Census Bureau had argued that the census must finish by the end of September to meet the Dec. 31 deadline and have enough time for crunching the numbers used for deciding how many congressional seats each state gets, in a process known as apportionment. But Koh said that argument “runs counter to the facts.” “Those facts show not only that the Bureau could not meet the statutory deadline, but also that the Bureau had received pressure from the Commerce Department to cease seeking an extension of the deadline,” she wrote. Koh’s preliminary injunction suspended that end-of-the-year deadline, giving Census Bureau statisticians time to crunch the

numbers for apportionment from the start of November until the end of next April, for the time being. Previously, the Census Bureau had only half that time for data processing, from the start of October until the end of December. The San Jose, California-based judge earlier this month issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Census Bureau from winding down field operations until she ruled. Attorneys for the Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce had said during the hearing they would likely appeal if the judge ruled against them. The Commerce Department didn’t respond to an email inquiry early Friday. The civil rights groups and local governments alleged that the decision to shorten the schedule was made to accommodate a directive from Trump that tried to exclude people in the country illegally from the apportionment numbers. A three-judge panel in New York blocked Trump’s

directive, saying it was unlawful. The Trump administration is appealing to the Supreme Court. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross directed the Census Bureau to come up with a shortened plan, despite concerns raised by top bureau leaders who worried in internal communications that cutting a month off would produce a count with “fatal data quality flaws,” Koh’s order said. The bureau was facing a shortfall in census takers after large numbers reported for training but then dropped out. An email from Tim Olson, associate director for field operations, to his colleagues called it “ludicrous” to believe a full count could be completed before Oct. 31 and that anyone thinking the apportionment numbers would be turned in by Dec. 31 “has either a mental deficiency or a political motivation.” Koh’s decision ensures that hard-to-count communities won’t be overlooked and produce an incomplete count, said attorneys for the plaintiffs after the ruling.

Breonna Taylor’s supporters House Democrats work on revised relief package criticize prosecutor in case WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are going back to the drawing board on a huge COVID-19 relief bill, paring back the measure in an attempt to jumpstart negotiations with the Trump administration. The Democratic-controlled chamber could also pass the $2.4 trillion measure next week if talks fall through to demonstrate that the party isn’t giving up on passing virus relief before the election. The chamber passed a $3.4 trillion rescue measure in May but Republicans dismissed the measure as bloated and unrealistic. Even as Democrats cut their ambitions back by $1 trillion or so, Senate Republicans have focused on a much smaller rescue package in the $650 billion to $1 trillion range. Bridging the overall topline gulf would be dif-

ficult enough, but fleshing out hundreds of legislative details at the height of the presidential campaign and a heated battle over filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the High Court could be impossible. An aide familiar with the leadership discussions and authorized to characterize them said the new bill would total about $2.4 trillion and is likely to contain additional relief for the airline and restaurant sectors, which have been especially slammed by slumps in business from the virus. The aide requested anonymity to characterize the closed-door talks. “We’re trying to figure out how to move a negotiation forward because we believe the American people need some help. And so we’re going to try,” said Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern,

D-Mass. “Our chairs are looking at everything again and the hope is that we can come up with something.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., commissioned the effort, which caused a buzz in Washington’s lobbying industry — and whose news appeared to briefly spike the stock market — even as hopes for a deal between the Democratic-controlled House, the GOP-held Senate, and the White House still seem to be a longshot. “We are still striving for an agreement,” Pelosi told her colleagues, according to the aide. “If necessary, we can formalize the request by voting on it on the House floor.” Recent talks between Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin have gone nowhere, but neither side wants to officially give up.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Breonna Taylor’s family and their lawyers sharply criticized Kentucky’s attorney general for the failure to bring charges against police officers in her death, calling Friday for him to release the transcripts of the grand jury proceeding while vowing to continue their protests until the officers are charged. Tamika Palmer, Taylor’s mother, said in a statement read by a relative to a gathering in Louisville that she did not expect justice from state Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Ben Crump, a lawyer for the family, urged the prosecutor to make the transcripts public, so people can see if anyone was present at the grand jury proceedings to give a voice to Taylor. Gov. Andy Beshear, a Demo-

crat, has also called for Cameron to release what evidence he can. Taylor, a Black woman who was an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers after Taylor’s boyfriend fired at them, authorities said. He said he fired in self-defense, wounding one officer. Police were conducting a drug investigation and entered on a warrant connected to a suspect who did not live there, and no drugs were found inside. Cameron has said the investigation showed officers acted in self-defense. The grand jury charged one officer, who has already been fired, with firing into a neighboring apartment. The big question for a town torn apart by Taylor’s death and the larger issue of racism in America was how to

move forward. The FBI is still investigating whether Taylor’s civil rights were violated, and some have put their hope in that probe, but the burden of proof for such cases is very high. Many have taken to the streets around the country. On Thursday, some of them raised their fists and called out “Black lives matter!” Others tended to the letters, flowers and signs grouped together in a square in downtown Louisville. All of them said her name, which has become a rallying cry. “We’ve got to take it lying down that the law won’t protect us, that they can get away with killing us,” said Lavel White, a regular protester in downtown Louisville who is Black. “If we can’t get justice for Breonna Taylor, can we get justice for anybody?”

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the role in the winter. He said the position is good for officers close to retirement or who are “tired of being criticized” about the issues that many police departments have. “We don’t have a lot of the problems the big cities have,” Kohn said.

As for Macho, he plans to take time with his family to figure out the next steps in his career. “Being a police chief in a small town in the west, it’s very rewarding,” Macho said. “For me, I was just really enjoying the ride with this staff.”

home. 10. Adult 40-50, male, confirmed, linked to known case, moderate exposure to others, isolating at home. 11. Adult 40-50, male, presumptive, linked to known case, high exposure to others, isolating at home. * Presumptive cases are a close contact of a confirmed case AND have experienced specific symptoms consistent with COVID-19 BUT have not tested positive with a laboratory-confirmed test. This could mean they have not been tested, or they have tested negative. Due to the fact that a negative test does not rule out COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority and the Coos County Public Health Division treats these persons as if they have been infected. Gleason said the numbers may or may not reflect people who gathered over the Labor Day weekend, but that is unlikely since it’s been a few weeks. “(The current COVID-19 cases are) probably not (related),

it’s a little late now to be attributed to Labor Day,” Geason said in a weekly press briefing. “That doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t be in some way connected to someone’s Labor Day case.” Bandon Pacific Seafood’s outbreak is getting close to a resolution. When it’s been 28 days since the last illness related to the outbreak, that outbreak can be considered resolved, according to Coos Health & Wellness. Still, the surge in Coos County in the past month tells officials at Coos Health & Wellness that people “still don’t get it.” “I think that while no matter how hard we try, again, to tell the community and inform the community that these are the things we need to do to stay safe, we can’t seem to wrap our minds around that fact that (when people) do things that (we) ask them not to do then the numbers go up,” Gleason said. “If the numbers continue to go up, our children are at risk of losing their ability to go to school, if they are in

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Mattecheck, the owner of North Bend Lanes, helped set up a GoFundMe page (https://gf.me/u/yzwpiq) for the family, and connected Jim with a friend who could replace his burned prosthetic leg. “I felt terrible, and I have the ability to make these things happen,” Mattecheck said. Mattecheck has known Mary for about 15 years, he said. She’s an avid bowler, and many in the bowling community have already contributed to and shared the fundraiser. Their tragedy comes at a time of so much struggle — on top of a deadly pandemic, thousands across the west have been displaced by wildfires, with Oregon seeing historic destruction. “There’s all these people getting devastated by fires,” Mattecheck said. “Sometimes people don’t realize (the impact of that).” But the Barnes’ sixyear-old home wasn’t

New Powers Police Chief Kevin Macho poses alongside new volunteer administrators Mary Kohn, Carla Blanton and Ellen Baldwin, in this May 2020 file photo.

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ing state standards and establishing policies for efficiency and accuracy, Macho said — especially with police seeing increased scrutiny amid nationwide protests against police misconduct. “With where we’re at right now with this country, there are certain things that need to be done to operate a police department professionally,” Macho said. By way of example, the department didn’t have a policy for “after action” reports prior to his tenure, Macho said. He’s instituted a policy for those reports, which call for supervisors to review the use of force by officers and determine if protocols were followed. The City Council will meet Tuesday night to formally announce the upcoming vacancy and approve advertising the position. Kohn is confident that there will be enough applicants for the position, since over 30 applied for

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K-3,” Gleason continued. “If we can’t stop ourselves from doing these things, the county could go backwards, the county could go back to Phase One, so all those individuals who are working diligently to ensure the safety of the people they’re around are also going to be drug back down to Phase One, those businesses that have done everything they can to stay open are going to have to work themselves back down to Phase One.” “It takes all of us to ensure that the things we want continue to happen, but only if we do the things that we need to do to continue to stay safe,” Gleason said. School reopening metrics Coos Health & Wellness feels that keeping Coos County open and creating a safe environment for our children to return to in-person instruction at school are two very important goals. The state has set specific data points for both the counties and the state to reach before schools may reopen. For all schools to return

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The Barnes family’s home is a total loss after a fire Friday. burned by wildfire. “It was just a fluke kind of a thing,” Mary Barnes said. The family’s not sure what exactly started the fire, though investigators believe it was a faulty extension cord. It may have been connected to a refrigerator or freezer on their covered porch, Mary said, but wasn’t a smoker as some neighbors had speculated. Regardless the cause, the impact is the same — the family is devastated. Two of Jim’s wheelchairs, their marriage

license, their son’s death certificate and Mary’s truck are all gone now. “We’re doing OK,” Mary said. “We’re just kind of at a loss.” For now, the couple is staying in a motel while they work with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides Jim benefits because he’s a veteran, to find a new place to live. Their friends and family are helping along the way, too. “That’s tremendous what they’ve all done for us,” Mary said.

to in-person instruction the following metrics must be met three weeks in a row: • Coos County Case Rate ≤10 cases per 100,000 population. • Test positivity ≤5% in the preceding seven days. • State Metric of test positivity ≤5% in the preceding seven days. There is an exception for students in kindergarten to third grade to return to in-person instruction if the following metrics have been met three weeks in a row: • Coos County test positivity is ≤5% in the preceding 7 days. • Coos County case rate is ≤30 cases per 100,000 population.

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Oregon COVID-19 weekly metrics Week beginning Aug. 30: Case rate per 100,000 = 35.4 test positive rate = 4.3% Week beginning Sept. 6: Case rate per 100,000 = 30.9 test positive rate = 5.4% Week beginning Sept. 13: Case rate per 100,000 = 34.8 test positive rate = 6.2% Oregon, nation and world cases Oregon Health Authority has reported 31,865 cumulative cases of COVID-19 (382 new cases) in Oregon, as well as 539 deaths to date (Sept. 24). As of Sept. 24, CDC reported 6,916,292 total cases (41,310 new cases), 201,411 total deaths (1,136 new deaths ) and 302,715 cases in last seven days in the United States. As of Sept. 24, the World Health Organization reports 31,798,308 confirmed cases (298,085 new cases) and 973,653 deaths (5,918 new deaths).

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Watch ‘Leap!’ with MarLo Dance Studio A scholarship fundraiser event bringing the fun back safely Bandon Western World BANDON — MarLo Dance Studio is committed to bringing “positivity” back to local families in 2020. In addition to reopening the studio for fall dance classes, MarLo is hosting a movie for the community with Bandon’s new movie screen at the Sprague Theater. The feature will be the 2016 animation, “Leap!” followed by a short live performance by MarLo’s own upper-level ballet class. Performers will be Elli Schulz, Halle Minkler, Rachelle Maxon, Gracie Slater and Hadassah Slater. Choreography is by Faith Slater. The event will be held at 3

p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW. Tickets cost $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Online reserved seating tickets are available beginning Oct. 3 at www. marlodance.com. “Leap!” tells the tale of an orphan girl who dreams about becoming a ballerina in Paris. The combination of the feature and live performance is sure to delight audience of all ages. Under the direction of Maria Merriam, MarLo Dance Studio is celebrating its 22nd season of serving the greater Bandon area. Students travel from as far as Powers, Brookings and Coos Bay to be part of Bandon’s unique program that focuses on a solid ballet foundation with jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop and ballroom genres. The heart of the long-standing program has been its sold-out

theatrical dance performances which has also fueled the school’s scholarship program. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MarLo Dance Studio has had to cancel both last spring’s production of “Cinderella” and the holiday favorite, “The Nutcracker,” which had been scheduled for this coming December. Merriam said MarLo currently has 87 students, down from 135 last spring before the COVID-19 pandemic, not counting the ballroom dance program that hasn’t restarted or the adult fitness classes that are limping. Class sizes are reduced, though there are openings for preschool and new youth beginners in ballet and adult pilates. Some elective courses were cut to allow time to add duplicate younger age classes to compensate for social distancing. Please see MarLo, Page B5

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MarLo dancers, from left: Hadassah Slater, Hallie Minkler and Elli Schulz. A fundraiser for MarLo Dance Studio’s scholarship program will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, at the Sprague Community Theater.

Bandon Cranberry Harvest Celebration a success Elli Schulz is crowned Cranberry Queen AMY MOSS STRONG

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BANDON — This year’s Bandon Cranberry Harvest Celebration went well, despite the continually changing landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Chamber of Commerce CEO and President Margaret Pounder. Pounder emphasized that the support of the Bandon business community is what made all the difference. While local businesses have always stepped up big time to support the Cranberry Festival, this year’s sponsors and community’s enthusiasm was unprecedented and important to the celebration’s success. “As in the past few years, Rogue Credit Union was our Title Sponsor,” Pounder said. “They are an amazing supporter of their community festivals, and Bandon is so grateful for this support. This year, we didn’t get to host them in person, but they were present in all our online events.” Please see Festival, Page B2

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The “Paint the Town Cranberry” display at Cobbler’s Bench won “Best Show of Community Pride” in a city-wide contest. Many businesses decorated their shops.

Coos Health Foundation celebrates Schubothe as Community Light Bandon Western World BANDON — The Southern Coos Health Foundation, Southern Coos Hospital and the community celebrates the 12th Community Light, Harv Schubothe of the Greater Bandon Association. Nominated for “being consistently positive and engaged with the Main Street business community and community at large and for providing a shining example of what a community light is. Your diligence and dedication to the growth and economic prosperity of the entire community is recognized and appreciated.” Originally from Portland, Schubothe has been a member of the Bandon community since 2006. After relocating to the Southern Oregon Coast following a career in state government, Schubothe found himself as the director of the Bandon Youth Center within two weeks of official retirement. After a period as the director of the Youth Center, Schubothe again attempted retirement only to find himself once more an executive director, this time of the Greater Bandon Association. While the

early years as the director of the GBA were done as a volunteer, an opportunity from The Ford Family Foundation for a three-year community fellowship stipend supported what the GBA was trying to do. Additional support from TFFF and from the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance followed the three years of the fellowship and assisted in building the agency’s capacity to pay for a director, and as a result, Schubothe has been the full-time director of the GBA for the last three years. Retirement will have to wait just a little bit longer. The Greater Bandon Association, for those who may not know, operates like a Main Street Association, and is all about community and economic vitality. They work to make Bandon a better place to live based on the assets and culture that exist here. According to Schubothe, “While we are trying to make (the community) even more livable, it’s understanding that we have a great base to start with. We are not here to change anything, we are here to help in any way we can. To improve what we do have.” For Schubothe and the

GBA it has been important to understand during the pandemic that we are all in this together. “It’s important to remember that the guidelines are out there to ensure that not only ourselves but all of us in the community can remain as healthy as possible,” Schubothe said. “Yes, it’s inconvenient. Yes, we are not able to do all the things that freedom normally allows us to do but if it is keeping others in our community safe, especially the elderly and the vulnerable populations then we need to worry about them as much as we worry about ourselves. “I think that’s the primary message. It’s not about me, it’s about the community and the people who are especially at risk. We need to make sure that they make it through this just like we are trying to do. It goes back to our theme of helping to make this a better place. We provided a variety of ways to help keep things on a positive level. Obviously we understand the health concerns, and everything that we have tried to do we try to make sure that we can assure folks in this community that we are going to keep this a healthy

place and quite honestly, so far so good.” This has included trying to get the word out to the business community about the different relief options, collaborating with the Chamber of Commerce to encourage people to get out and get take-out from local restaurants, raising about $300,000 in a successful collaborative effort with Bandon Dunes to assist caddies, and so much more. Done in response to the independent contractor status of the nearly 370 caddies resulting in a lack of initial unemployment eligibility, the GBA and Bandon Dunes set up a relief fund supported through GoFundMe, virtual auctions and the sale of merchandise to provide a small bit of assistance to nearly 260 caddies. “Putting forth the effort and seeing that kind of reward; being able to help the folks, that’s really what I’m about, and what the GBA is about,” Schubothe said. “It was and is successes like that that keep our attitudes positive. We can make a difference, and lets continue to make that difference.” For Schubothe and the GBA, it is about still getting out, doing the things

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Harv Schubothe has been recognized as a Community Light. you can do in line with the social distancing and masking requirements, especially with the community that we all live in. “Our coast is here. Our beaches are here. They are going to be there even when you have a pandemic and all the guidelines,” Schubothe said. “We still have that, it’s always been there for us, it’s what we have always enjoyed and there is no reason not to do that. So, it’s kind of like yes, there are some guidelines and things that we have to follow, and we

do need to be cautious, and we do need to understand the health concerns, but I think what we have shown is that you can still take advantage and do most of the things you want to do. I do understand that there are some challenges, and there will (continue) to be, but in the end we will overcome this. And again, there is so much in this community to enjoy. Let’s get out and do it.” For more information on the Community Lights Campaign and details on Please see Light, Page B5

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Bussmann’s Mobile Ranch Butchering was destroyed by fire on Sept. 24.

Fire destroys Bussmann Mobile Ranch Butchering Bandon Western World BANDON — At 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning, Bussmann’s Mobile Ranch Butchering became engulfed in flames. According to the family, everything was lost in the fire, including all of their customer’s records. From Bussmann’s business Facebook page: “If you or someone you know is currently doing business with us, please contact us. We currently have no contact information, paperwork, or anything to continue our work. Please give us a day to get our bearings and figure out our next steps. Please call us at

541-290-9335.” The Bandon Rural Fire Department and others responded to and put out the blaze. Fred Bussmann started Bussmann’s Mobile Ranch Butchering with his two sons Fred and Chris Bussmann after he moved to Oregon with his wife Cathy. Fred passed away on May 16 of this year at the age of 85. He worked at Bussmann’s until he was 82. Sons Chris and Fred now run the business, which includes custom butchering, game processing and retail sales of jerky, pepperoni, raw dog food and some retail meat.

The Blessing of the Harvest kicked off the Cranberry Harvest Celebration on Friday, Sept. 11. “We were happy that tradition was easy to save — and it was put online by Takashi Haruna for all to take part in, if desired,” Pounder said. The Bandon business community did an amazing job of “making something Cranberry” happen within their businesses by decorating their windows, shelves, and employees. At times, people would see McKay’s cashiers with their cranberry-decorated shields on as they checked out. Windows were painted at numerous businesses, and red was seen everywhere. “It was so fun to see the individual expressions of what Cranberry means to all,” Pounder said. There were three categories, and the winners are: Most Creative — Umpqua Bank (they had numerous windows painted with what was missed most about Cranberry Festival this year). Best Cranberry Theme — Big Wheel General Store (they had a huge cranberry colored balloon festival arch greeting their customers and more indoor and outdoor decorations completed the creanberry feel).

Art by the Sea Gallery plans open house Oct. 3

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BANDON — Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio invites the public to an open house taking place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The featured rtist is glass artist, Anne Sobbota, who will be available to answer questions regarding her work during the open house, and the “grab & go” snack table will be available for all. The annual Miniature and Small Works Community Exhibit will be up, and judged by artist Judith Ginsburg. Awards will be displayed next to the winners’ pieces, and the public will be able to vote for their favorite People’s Choice Award piece. Members’ art will be displayed throughout the gallery as usual with a number of new works being exhibited. Art by the Sea Gallery continues its commitment to following state and CDC requirements and recommendations by having hand sanitizer available, cleansing all surfaces and requiring the wearing of

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Abstract Glass by Anne Sobbota. masks by staff and visitors to keep everyone healthy and safe. Social distancing will be observed, and a maximum of 12 people will be allowed in at a time. Gallery happenings can always be found on the website: www.artbytheseagallery.com or Facebook for the latest art news. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio is located at 145 Fillmore Ave., SE, in Old Town Bandon.

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This year’s Bandon Cranberry Festival Court pictured after the coronation on Sept. 19, which was held privately at the Sprague Theater for family only. Cranberry Queen 2020 Elli Schulz is pictured in the middle (and below), with, from left, princesses Hannah Bristow and Kayla LaPlante, 2019 Cranberry Queen Allison Hennick, and court director and former Cranberry princess Kenzie Basey. Best Show of Community Pride — Cobbler’s Bench (they had a Coquille River Lighthouse artfully painted on the shop’s front window, with a cranberry wrapped window case and related items behind the painted window). Bain Insurance sponsored this event. On Saturday, Sept. 12, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center was scheduled to sponsor a Cranberry Beach Walk, but because of the air quality due to the fires, the walk had to be canceled. The Cranberry Trail of Shop 2020, sponsored by Banner Bank was a huge hit, with more than 35 businesses offering displays of cranberry items, cranberry colored items and more. “The shops and businesses offered their specials for two weeks, rather than just over the the Cranberry Celebration weekend, so hopefully everyone was able to take advantage of all the specials,” Pounder said. To conclude this year’s Cranberry Harvest Celebration, on Saturday, Sept. 19, the Bandon Cranberry Court was scheduled to perform to an empty Sprague Theater and filmed to be judged remotely, but at the last minute, Kenzie Basey, the court director was able to be extra creative and have judges in house, with parents spaced out in the theater seating

a part of the festival for several years. “I can’t say enough what an amazing business community we have in Bandon,” Pounder said. “When asked they stepped forward to sponsor the ‘Celebration,’ many gave scholarship dollars for the court, the coronation, and just overall supported this celebration. Thanks to all. We don’t know what the future will bring for Cranberry Festival 2021, but we do know that whatever it is, we can still celebrate our community and all it stands for.” Pictures and videos will be added to the Chamber of Commerce’s website at bandon.com/cranberry-festival/ as soon as possible, along with acknowledgment of this year’s sponsors.

one, the city asks everyone to follow some guidelines: • Simply place your brush and yard debris in the right-of-way alongside the street adjacent to your house PRIOR TO Monday, Oct. 12. • Do NOT put out your yard waste more than one week (Oct. 5) before scheduled pick-up date. • The maximum allowed is approximately two pickup loads. • Anything more than two pickup loads will not be picked up and will be the homeowner’s responsibility to get it removed. • No items longer than 5 feet in length will be picked up.

• Limit to one pile per address, multiple piles will not be picked up and will be the homeowner’s responsibility to get it removed • Limit your items to woody yard debris such as branches, brush, gorse, etc. • Grass clippings and leaves will also be picked up, provided they are placed in biodegradable paper bags, no plastic bags will be accepted • Other items and materials, such as metals, appliance, furniture, household garbage, etc. will not be picked up and will be the homeowner’s responsibility to get it removed. • Avoid placing your pile under overhead utility lines or overhanging trees, since a boom truck is used to pick up debris. • Locate your pile away from fire hydrants and utility boxes, and do not impede sidewalks or pedestrian walkways If you get missed or have more than the two pickup loads, please contact Bandon Disposal at 541-347-9633 to get a price quote and schedule a special pick-up, at a later date. A total of three brush and yard debris removal events are held each year. This is the third event for 2020. If you have more than two pickup loads of debris, or if you want debris picked up at times other than the three brush removal weeks, please contact Bandon Disposal at 541-347-9633 for a price quote.

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While the coronation was still videoed and photographed to share with the community, the show went on. The princesses presented their speeches and platforms and performed their talent selections. Bandon High School senior Elli Schulz was crowned Cranberry Queen 2020, and honored along with her court, including Hannah Bristow and Kayla LaPlante. Court members were awarded scholarships as well. Earlier in the day, there was a spontaneous cranberry eating contest sponsored by Farm & Sea, in front of their store on the waterfront. Passers-by were able to cheer them on, and Schulz was the cranberry eating contest winner as well, with the rest of the court close behind in this fun event that has been

BANDON — The third brush and yard debris removal event of 2020 will start on Monday, Oct. 12. Bandon Disposal will be picking up piles of brush and yard debris. City residents are allowed approximately two pickup loads of brush and yard debris at no cost. Please note that the pick-up begins on Oct. 12, but it may take several weeks for Bandon Disposal to pick up in every area of town. The City of Bandon thanks its residents for their patience. Due to the increase in participation, and to make it more efficient for every-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: MARY C. LAWRENCE, Decedent. Case No.: 20PB05581 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 September 12, 2020 Mark Lawrence Personal Representative Published: September 12, 19, & 26, 2020

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of DONALD THOMAS HARRIS, Deceased No. 20PB06228 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARK W. HARRIS filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of DONALD THOMAS HARRIS. 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: 19th day of September, 2020. /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 Published: Sept. 19, 26, & Oct. 3, 2020 The World (ID: 296702)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of KATHLEEN MARY OLSSONBARKE, aka KATHLEEN M. OLSSON AND KATHLEEN M. BARKE, Deceased No. 20PB06230 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that COREY LYNN STONE filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of KATHLEEN MARY OLSSON-BARKE. 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: 19th day of September, 2020. /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 shmiller@reedsportlaw.com Published: Sept. 19, 26, & Oct. 3, 2020 The World (ID: 296577)

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Accessible units, Coin Laundry, Playground, Pets accepted with deposit. Applications are available in the laundry room daily 10:00am-5:00pm. 2090 Inland Drive North Bend, Oregon (541) 756-1822 (541) 756-1822 TTY: 1-800-735-2900 or Dial 711 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Cedar Grove Apartments of Lovelace Properties LLC comply with Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing regulations, housing persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status, or disability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in, Federal, State, or Local assisted programs and activities. Interpretive services may be availlable upon request.

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Big Foot Stump Grinding LLC (541) 366-1036 Remote Control Stump Grinding Tractor Services, Gorse & Brush Clearing and Haul off, Yard & Landscape Maint. Landscape Equip. Repair & Service Serving Bandon & Surrounding Areas LCB#9933 Licensed, Bonded & Insured. ------------------------------------------SUMMER PROJECTS? Rodriguez Gardening & Maintenance has you covered. From lawn mowing, brush clearing, hauling, trimming, edging, pruning, weed control & more! Just give us a call for an estimate at (541)2603553 or (541)260-4478. Licensed (#8318) & insured! ------------------------------------------JBJ TREE & LAWN SERVICE LLC JOHN 541-260-8166 CCB# 211687 Lawn Maintenance Hardscape Tree Removal Brushing Site Clearing

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In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Coos, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of: Jack Herbert Wilson, Decedent. Laura B. Graham is the Personal Representative for the Estate of Jack Herbert Wilson, and a probate proceeding has commenced as Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 20 PB 05924. All persons having claims against the Estate shall present them within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address below, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Date of First Publication: September 12, 2020 Personal Representative Laura B. Graham P.O. Box 1817 Bandon, OR 97411 Telephone: (541) 603-5594 Attorney for Personal Representative Robert S. Miller III, OSB No. 94387 Bandon Professional Center 1010 First Street S.E., Suite 210 Bandon, OR 97411 Telephone: (541) 347-6075 Published: Sept. 12, 19, & 26, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:295924) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Coquille Planning Commission will hold a public hearing via telephone conference call at 6:00 P.M. on October 21, 2020; to join the meeting via telephone, please dial (425) 436-6353 and enter access code 832255 when prompted. The Planning Commission will hear the following matters: (1) Resolution 2020-2: to amend Resolution 2020-1, the re-plat of the Jefferson Subdivision, to contain reference to the vacation of public property. The Jefferson Subdivision and proposed area of vacation are located near the old Jefferson School, on the corner of W 17th and N Hemlock Streets, in Coquille. The criteria and standards applicable to these matters are set forth in the Coquille Municipal Code, Title 17. Applicable criteria and other related materials are available for inspection or for purchase at the City of Coquille Planning Department, or on the City’s website under “Public Works - Planning.” The City’s staff report and recommendation to the Planning Commission is available for inspection 7 days prior to the hearing. Written testimony should be submitted to the Coquille Planning Department, at 851 N. Central, Coquille or planning@cityofcoquille.org. Written testimony will be accepted until October 21, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Failure to raise an issue in person (at the meeting via telephone) or in writing, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, means that an appeal based on that issue cannot be filed with the state land use board of appeals.

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You are heading into a period of opportunity and positive changes if you aren't afraid to take a chance. Look to persuade others to see things your way. It's time to turn your ideas and promises into something concrete. Step up, make decisions and control your destiny. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Trust your instincts and do what feels right. Personal improvements will make you feel good and result in compliments from someone you admire. A relationship looks promising.

end up being in your favor if you don't reveal secrets. Slow down, and refuse to let anyone

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sense of what everyone else is thinking. Make

wouldn't learn of it for six

king, a heart to the ace and

personal improvements, health and fitness

months."

a third heart to declarer's

back you into a corner. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep your

priorities. Moderation will help you avoid making a mistake. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Slow down and plan your moves. Too much too fast will

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jack, East discarding a spade.

was no doubt back above

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that they could not afford to

that was published.

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turned a club to their king.

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you promise, and move on to interests that will

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bring you peace and happiness. Home and per-

tion is your best bet until your vision is crystal

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clear.

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contract.

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North's game invitation

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showed a balanced 9-count,

with 5 or 6, and he had al-

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or 8 points and a five-card

ready produced the heart

concentrate on physical improvement, fitness,

discover obstacles that need addressing first.

minor. South, adding 1 point

ace. If West had only one

health and the pastimes that bring you comfort

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for his five-card suit, had no

more jack, the contract was

and joy. Romance is on the rise.

of your action is worthwhile.

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discussion with a friend or relative will raise

mise and keep the peace to avoid an outcome

issues that will cause concern and anger, but in

that will ruin your day. Let others do as they

the end, it will be what saves you from making

please, and you'll be offered the same in return.

a mistake you regret.

Romance is favored.

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unbeatable. But if he had the club queen, there was a

chance.

trick three, East should have discarded his club

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ace and, here,

on personal partnerships and you'll come up

broader view of what's happening will lead to

gotten

with a workable solution to any problems you

alternative measures that favor everyone. Be

or himself into

face. Togetherness can be achieved with a little

the mediator, not the one stirring up trouble. A

tender loving care.

change will lead to a new beginning.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MARY SCHAMEHORN The first photo I am sharing this week was taken in September of 1979 and was part of a full-page photo feature on Bandon Fisheries, which had moved from the old seafood building (across from the Wheelhouse and now the site of The Loft) to this building, which for years we called the “blue building.” Today it is the home of the Old Town Marketplace and is painted green. The caption beneath the photo explains that expansion and relocation of Bandon Fisheries’ plant was completed early the previous year. “The plant now has some 10,000 square feet of usable floor space ... three to four times the old plant’s size. The building and refrigeration equipment carried a price tag of around $200,000, while additional processing equipment cost another $150,000.” Graydon Stinnett was president of Bandon Fisheries and his son, Steve, was assistant superintendent. In an interview by then Western World reporter Steve McCasland, Stinnett said, “Our production is up and job opportunities have increased considerably, creating a far more stable work environment.” Bob Fellows, plant superintendent, explained that with the increase size of the operation, more people could count on steady work. “Bandon Fisheries employs about 100 persons now, and might average 65. But that will increase with the year-round black cod operation which requires 40 workers,” he said. With the exception of black cod, Bandon Fisheries processed the same products (shrimp, crab, tuna and salmon) that it did prior to the expansion. He said they had taken in about 1.5 million pounds of unprocessed shrimp that year, as compared to the previous year’s peak harvest which doubled that. Today, the thriving local seafood industry and the jobs it provided is but a memory. The second photo was taken around 1946 or 1947, and it is one of the best pictures I have of the old Bob-Otto Court at far right, which was torn down in the late ‘50s to make way for a service station. Today that is the site of the Chevron station. The Bob-Otto Court survived the Fire of 1936, and five months later they announced that they would be providing more hotel rooms, which were being built in the second story of the central building (next to the Greyhound bus), and they were expected to be finished by the end of March 1937. Vern Brown, father of Bandon’s only other female mayor Judy Brown Densmore, was doing the work. “The rooms will each be approximately nine by twelve feet and will be equipped with baths and with modern hotel

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“We’ve intentionally reopened with a soft start,” Merriam said. “We are filling classes with returning students first. We are ready to accept more students now with the possibility of adding a few more classes.

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Contributed Photos from Mary Schamehorn Collection

Bandon Fisheries, 1979. furniture. The office on the main floor will be enlarged and rebuilt to serve the tourist camp, the hotel section and as a bus depot,” said an article in the Western World. You can imagine the critical need for housing, as almost all homes, except a few in East Bandon, were destroyed in the fire. At left is Bandon Market. The street alongside the market, which is Delaware, crossed First Street and went out to the industrial complex on the water, including what used to be part of the Nestle’s Food Company complex. You can see Moore Mill in the background, and behind the auto court was Ernie Panter’s warehouse. The third picture featured the three Bandon High School wrestlers who qualified for the state wrestling tournament in March of 1973. The three were, from left, Keith Ward, 115 lbs., Dave Reimer, 106 lbs. and Gordon Kranick, 178 lbs. I covered the state tournament in Corvallis that year, and had a full page of pictures in Western World, featuring the wrestlers and their coach, Mickey Hurley. Reimer and Kranick placed fourth in their weight classes at state, while Ward finished fifth, which was the best finish ever for a Tiger wrestling team. *** I received an anonymous letter this week in my box at City Hall, which had a date stamp from Portland, but was clearly from a local constituent as the question was written on the City’s Q&A about the ballot measures. I am not sure why they were afraid to sign their name, but since I felt their question needed to be answered, I chose my column as the venue. Here is what it said: “I’m wondering... does Bandon Dunes pay into our tax base? Seems to me you let them have a ‘pass’ a number of years ago. WHY?? Maybe time to have them taxed to help out the town!” Here is the answer(s): Sixteen years ago, in 2004, The cities of Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Coos County voted to “Shows are the lifeblood of the performing arts’ financial health. It was our sole fundraiser and we’ve lost two. It’s been a heartbreak to both the students, their families and the staff. Yet, still, I am optimistic. Nothing makes me happier than be back in class with the students. Sponsoring ‘Leap!’ with a small live performance is going to

On behalf of the Bandon Lions Club, we would like to thank all those who donated to our collection of food, beverages and supplies for the Bandon Fire Department. Also those who made cash donations. As in all cases of emergency situations, the Bandon community came out in force to help. We recognize that other groups also gathered money and supplies for Oregon firefighters and victims and want to also acknowledge their efforts. This is a caring community and the Bandon Lions Club is proud to be part of it. Bandon Lions Club

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Bob Otto Court at Elmira and Highway 101 in 1950s. allow Bandon Dunes into an expanded Enterprise Zone, which gave them a tax break on just their new development for at least three years. The City of Bandon was not impacted in any way as Bandon Dunes is not inside the city State wrestling tournament, 1973. limits. Some from the motel at Coquille local districts, in which Point, which is owned by Bandon Dunes lies, were the Dunes. And once the impacted, which included new motel is built, our the Bandon Rural Fire Pro- TOT receipts will increase. tection District, the Port of Because we have such a Bandon and the Southern low general property tax Coos Health District. rate of 46 cents a thousand, None of the districts lost we annually receive more revenue; it just meant they in TOT revenues than we would lose the property tax do in property taxes, so the value on what was develincrease in TOT from the oped out there for at least new motel will be a decidthree years. ed benefit to the City. Today, Bandon Dunes Also, the publicity that Golf Resort is believed the resort brings to our to be the largest single community is immeasurtaxpayer in the county. In able, not to mention the addition to the revenue that hundreds of well-paying they pay to Coos County jobs that they provide. and the entities that I just We benefit in many ways; mentioned, they voluntariunfortunately, property tax ly assess a 6 percent fee on revenue is not one of them. all their lodging facilities, *** with 70 percent of the By now most of you money going to public know that the City of safety for Coos County Bandon’s two ballot (primarily to the sheriff’s measures, which increased office) and 30 percent for the basic water and sewer tourism. rates by a total of $15 a Again, no part of the month, passed overwhelmresort is in the city limits, ingly, with sewer passing so we derive no prop909-395, while the water erty tax benefit, but we measure was approved have been receiving TOT 897-407. (transient occupancy tax) I had read many positive

comments on Facebook leading up to the election, and I had gotten my hopes up that it might pass, but I had no idea that it would be approved by a margin of more than two to one. This really was a community effort with people from all walks of life helping to educate their friends and neighbors about the importance of passing those measures. And to everyone, I say thank you!!! *** The Bandon Tigers lost one of their most ardent boosters Sept. 8 with the death of 95-year-old Barbara Murray, who came to Bandon in the l970s with her husband, Otis K. Murray, and their family. Otis was superintendent of the Bandon schools at the time of the 1974 arson fire, which destroyed our high school. A little more than a year later, he died of a heart attack at the age of 51. Barbara is survived by one daughter, Genevieve Chrismon, and three sons, Michael, Kevin and Kenny and their families.

be great fun for the area children and a baby step to bringing the performing arts back.” The concept to host a movie came from Radio City Music Hall in NYC, who historically paired movies with the live performances of the Rockettes. Sponsors of ‘Leap!’ with

the theater. Additionally, an opportunity to pre-purchase 2021 MarLo Dance Studio calendars featuring the work of local photographers Eric Wyatt Photography and Annetta Adams will also be available through the online ticketing cart and at the theater. Theater seating has been reduced to under 50%

MarLo Dance Studio include Easlon Construction and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. The nominal ticket price will cover the royalties of the presentation, Merriam said. The opportunity to give to the MarLo Dance Studio scholarship fund will be available through the online ticketing and at

As a Bandon High School graduate, a Bandon community member, and a Bandon School District No. 54 board member, I am writing to express my excitement at the possibility of passing the school bond with the state match. This will be a huge investment in the future of our schools. The district has needed to make some large repairs just to keep our buildings from failing us. When the bond passes we will be able to do much more. We will be able to renovate and help our buildings to be more efficient for the future. I personally feel in the age of COVID we can’t understate the need for air circulation and filtration. Honestly, even for cold/flu season this will be a huge upgrade for our schools. When you see the areas of need that the all buildings have and what the bond is proposed to do, I feel the bond really hits all the major needs. You can count on my vote for the kids of Bandon School District No. 54. Just say yes! Ryan Sherman Bandon

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Pac-12 brings back football RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press

A major college football season that was in peril six week ago as conferences succumbed to concerns about COVID-19 is reconstituting. The West Coast got back in the game Thursday night, The Pac-12 set Nov. 6 to start a seven-game season, joining the Big Ten in overturning August decisions to punt on fall football. The Mountain West followed up a few hours later by announcing it is aiming to kick off Oct. 24. Nine of the 10 FBS conferences are now ready to have their seasons completed by Dec. 20, the day the College Football Playoff selection committee is scheduled to pick teams to play for the national championship and in the most lucrative bowls. As soon as Friday, the Mid-American Conference, the first FBS league to postpone, could make it 10 out of 10. All that talk about playing football in the winter and spring, about whether it was a good idea to play during a pandemic at all? Out the window. Not even a pandemic could stop college football at the schools that play it at the highest level. “The discussion among the presidents and chancellors was largely about the benefits as well as the cons of starting in the fall versus starting in January,” said University of Oregon President Michael Schill, the head of the Pac-12’s CEO Group. “The consensus opinion was the benefits of starting in the fall were much greater than the benefits of starting in the ... winter.” With the Pac-12 having secured daily COVID-19 testing for its athletes and been given the green light from state and local health officials, the CEOs voted unanimously to lift a Jan. 1 moratorium on athletic competition. “Things changed from the first time we addressed this issue,” Schill said. The Pac-12′s men’s and women’s basketball seasons can start Nov. 25, in line with the NCAA’s recently announced opening date. The football championship game is set for Dec. 18, putting the conference back

in play for the biggest postseason games — and the multimillion dollar payouts that come with them. It was Aug. 11 when the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they were postponing their football seasons, a dark day in college sports that came six months after the pandemic canceled March Madness. Six leagues forged ahead, including the powerful Southeastern Conference, which begins play this weekend. The Big 12, Atlantic Coast Conference and three others have been up and running since Labor Day weekend. This every-conference-for-itself college football season looks like it will have five different start dates. Some teams could play as many as 12 games while others get in only six. And that’s not even counting what seems like the inevitable disruptions still to come. There have already been 21 games postponed or canceled since Aug. 26 because of teams battling various levels of COVID-19-related issues, including four this week that were wiped off Saturday’s schedule. As for the bowl season, it could conceivably start before the conference champions are crowned. The NCAA football oversight committee on Thursday recommended that bowl games can be played as soon as Dec. 1 and minimum requirements for bowl eligibility (.500 record against FBS opposition) should be waived for 2020. The Pac-12 will try squeeze seven games into seven weeks, borrowing an idea from the Big Ten and allowing all its teams to play an extra cross-division game on championship weekend. “We want to be in the best position, quite frankly, to get ourselves in the CFP conversation, but also bowl game consideration at the very highest level,” Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson said. “We want to play.” The turning point for the return of sports in the Pac-12 came Sept. 3 when it entered an agreement with diagnostic testing company Quidel that will give each school the capacity to conduct daily antigen tests on their athletes. Still, it took three weeks for the

conference to reverse course on fall football, leaving it starting later and scheduled to play fewer games than its Power Five peers. “I don’t think we’re behind,” Schill said. “I think that we are acting deliberately. We are acting in the students’ best interest. We waited until we were able to, if not ensure, protect their health and safety.” Schill said state and local restrictions in California and Oregon to stem the spread of the virus made it impossible for six Pac-12 teams to practice football and slowed the conference’s return-to-play decision “Those barriers came down once the daily antigen test was available,” Schill said. There is still work to be done for schools in the Pac-12 and Mountain West to get the approval of local officials in Northern California and now in Colorado. Due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Boulder County, Colorado, officials Thursday halted gatherings for college-aged residents for two weeks. That includes athletic events. “We’ll continue to work with our public health officials to comply with the public health order and be a part of the community solution,” Colorado athletic director Rick George said. “The one thing I’ve learned in this pandemic, is don’t get too high and don’t get too low.” No fans will be permitted at Pac12 sporting events taking place on campus. The loss of ticket revenue and decreased number of games will cost Pac-12 schools tens of millions of dollars, but it could have been even worse with no football at all. The CFP’s annual payout to the Power Five conferences has been $66 million. Conferences receive $6 million for every team they have selected to the national semifinals and $4 million for each team they get in the other four New Year’s Six bowls. “This has nothing to do with money,” Schill said. “It was never once mentioned as a consideration. The losses that our schools are encountering, in particular our athletic departments, are huge. The amount of money that will be saved as a result of going back to play is tiny in comparison with the losses.”

Fitzpatrick continues mastery of Jaguars JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick handles the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as anyone in the NFL. It doesn’t matter which uniform the journeyman quarterback is wearing, either. Fitzpatrick accounted for three touchdowns and led Miami to a 31-13 victory Thursday night, becoming the first NFL quarterback to notch six wins over the same opponent with six teams. “Fitz is out of his mind,” tight end Mike Gesicki said. “He’s (37) and playing like he’s 23. You see the fun he has. After

I scored, we came off the field chest bumping and screaming. It’s so much fun to play with him.” The lopsided outcome also gave Miami (1-2) its first double-digit victory in 39 games, ending the longest drought in the league. It was the first time the Dolphins have won a game by more than eight points since Dec. 3, 2017, a 35-9 victory over Denver. Fitzpatrick completed his first 12 passes — a career high — as Miami scored touchdowns on its first three drives for the first time since 2011. He ended the night celebrating another victory over the

Jaguars (1-2). “It’s why I still play,” Fitzpatrick said. “I enjoy playing, especially when you’re having success. I feel like the luckiest guy in the world sometimes getting to go outside and play football with my friends.” He improved to 6-2 as a starter versus Jacksonville, with wins coming with Cincinnati (2008), Buffalo (2012), Tennessee (2013), Houston (2014), the New York Jets (2015) and now Miami. Fitzpatrick also ran for 39 yards and a score, his 37-year-old legs looking as fresh as any in Miami’s backfield.

He completed 18 of 20 passes — the last one to himself — for 160 yards and two touchdowns in his latest successful outing against the Jags, who made countless mistakes while failing to consistently move the chains and get off the field on third down. In short, they looked exactly like the team most outsiders expected them to be this season. “As a group we just didn’t get it done,” said Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew, who completed 30 of 42 passes for 275 yards and two turnovers. “We had too many mistakes. That’s plain and simple.”

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are a victory away from returning to the NBA Finals — and only another comeback from 3-1 down by the Denver Nuggets can stop them. Anthony Davis scored 34 points, LeBron James had 26 and the Lakers beat the Nuggets 114-108 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

Davis got the Lakers off to a fast start with his scoring and James helped them finish it with his defense, forcing Jamal Murray into some late misses after the guard had kept the Nuggets in it with an array of high-difficulty baskets. “I knew it was winning time and Jamal had it going,” James said. James added nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Lakers had 12

offensive rebounds for a whopping 25-6 advantage in second-chance points. “This is the Western Conference finals, Game 4. If you can’t help us on the defensive end, maybe you shouldn’t be on the floor,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “We have to be able to lock in, finish with a rebound. We had too many empty possessions tonight.” Game 5 is Saturday

night, when the Lakers can reach the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade. Davis said he expects to be fine for it after rolling his ankle in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets will be facing elimination for the seventh time in the bubble. They were down 3-1 against Utah in the first round and climbed out of the same hole against the Los Angeles Clippers in the West semifinals.

Lakers take 3-1 lead on Denver in West finals

Alby wins King of the Track at CB SpeedThe World COOS BAY — Rayce Alby was named King of the Track at Coos Bay Speedway last weekend, winning the battle of the season champions. The weekend was the end of the regular season, but there are two more dates for the drag racers, provided the weather cooperates. The first will be Oct. 17-18, in between two weekends of mud drags. The other will be Nov. 14, an event called the NHRA Gobbler Gambler. Alby won the tightest points race of the season, beating Dani Guida by just five points in the Sportsman division, with Jeff Barth and Doug Kirby also within 10 points of Alby in the season points race. Other season champions included Anthony Guida for Pro, Tom Jarvis for Super Pro, Davyvon Moore for Junior Dragster and Tracy Bailey for Motorcycle. Bailey was the only racer to win his division both days last weekend, beating Jason Sauer in the final each day. In the Super Pro division, Jarvis won on Sunday, beating Kory Alby in the final. Jim McDermott won the division on Saturday, beating Louis Langley in the final. Dani Fry won the Sportsman Division on Saturday, beating Alby in the final. On Sunday, Vince Lombardi beat Chris Aichele. In the Pro division, Harold Merritt beat Ed Storbeck on Saturday and James Hilderbrand topped Anthony Guida

on Sunday. Courteney Goodman won the Junior Dragster division on Saturday, beating Moore in the final. The season is winding down at the speedway, but there are still some events, including the Winged Sprint Cars Battle at the Bay Saturday night this weekend. The event will include Winged Sprints, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets, Junior Stingers, IMCA Sportmods and IMCA Modifieds. The grandstands open at 4 p.m., with racing starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens and students 7 to 17, free for children 6 and under and $45 for a family pass for two adults and up to three students. The Prather Family Lucas Oil Open Show is next Saturday, Oct. 3, the season finale for the dirt oval. That night groups include America’s Mattress Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and IMCA Modifieds. The grandstands open at 4 p.m., with racing starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and students and $60 for a family pass. The racers will be competing for money, as well, $2,000 to the main event winners in the Super Late Models and Sportsman Late Models, $1,000 for modifieds, $750 for Street Stocks, $500 for sportsman, and $200 for Hornets. For more information, visit www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Community Scoreboard Auto Racing Coos Bay Speedway

NHRA Drag Strip Sept. 19 Junior Dragster — Winner: Courteney Goodman (Dragster), 8.158 seconds (8.11 dial), 77.83 mph. Runner-up: Davyvan Moore (Dragster), 14.235 (14.20 dial), 43.57 mph. Semifinals: Allison Alchele. Motorcycle — Winner: Tracy Bailey (1976 Kawasak9), 6.365 seconds (6.36 dial), 107.84 mph. Runner-up: Jason Sauer, 5.889 seconds (6.20 dial), 121.83 mph. Super Pro — Winner: Jim McDermott (1949 Fiat), 5.788 seconds (5.65 dial), 101.02 mph. Runner-up: Louis Langley (1969 Rambler), 7.081 seconds (7.00 dial), 97.46 mph. Semifinals: David Cornelisen and Sam Ivey. Pro — Winner: Harold Merritt (1961 Falcon), 6.009 seconds (6.03 dial), 112.61 mph. Runner-up: Ed Storbeck (Galaxy), 7.111 seconds (6.94 dial), 85.68 mph, Red Light. Semifinals: Anthony Guida and Zach Hardy. Sportsman — Winner: Dani Fry (Chevelle), 7.950 seconds (7.93 dial), 80.94 mph. Runner-up: Rayce Alby (1979 Malibu), 9.629 seconds (9.71 dial), 63.30 mph. Semifinals: Jon Letsom and Jeff Barth. Sept. 20 Super Pro — Winner: Tom Jarvis (1963 Plymouth), 6.542 seconds (6.54 dial), 101.67 mph. Runner-up: Kory Alby (Chevy), 5.982 seconds (5.98 dial), 112.00 mph. Semifinals: Stan Warner. Motorcycle — Winner: Tracy Bailey (2005 Sportster), 9.991 seconds (9.96 dial), 64.99 mph. Runner-up: Jason Sauer, 5.872 seconds (5.85 dial), 122.19 mph. Semifinals: Sam Plowman and Gage West. Pro — Winner: James Hilderbrand (Chevy), 6.765 seconds (6.65 dial). Runner-up: Anthony Guida (Pontiac), 6.658 seconds

(6.08 dial), 100.94 mph. Semifinals: Leon Williams and Jeff Barth. Sportsman — Winner: Vince Lombardi (2016 Dodge), 8.796 seconds (8.84 dial), 80.47 mph. Runner-up: Chris Aichele (1982 Chevy), 8.322 seconds (8.30 dial), 82.85 mph, Red Light. Semifinals: Rayce Alby.

Season Standings Sportsman — Rayce Alby, 70 points; Dani Guida, 67; Jeff Barth, 62; Doug Kirby, 60; Dana Merritt, 59; Jon Letsom, 54; Leon Williams, 52; Lisa Powell, 46; Allen Williams, 46; Jose Cuevos, 37. Pro — Anthony Guida, 78; Kory Alby, 64; Ed Storbeck, 62; Harold Merritt, 62; David Cornelison, 54; Gregg Kirby, 53; Chris Burton, 49; Tom Melson, 48; Michael Powell, 46; Bryan Fletcher, 45. Super Pro — Tom Jarvis, 75; Stan Warner, 56; Mike Powell, 50; Louis Langley, 32. Junior Dragster — Davyvon Moore, 27. Motorcycle — Tracy Bailey, 26.

Golf Bandon Crossings

Casual Fridays Sept. 18 You vs. Par Stableford Points — Craig Ford 4, Jim Sylvester 2, Wayne Everest 2, David Kimes 1, John Johnston 0, John Ohanesian 0, Daryl Robison -1, Gerard Ledoux -1, Brian Gibson -1, Robert Webber -2, Mark Nortness -2, Eric Oberbeck -3, Tom Gant -3, Mitch McCullough -3, Richard Wold -4, Wim McSpadden -4, Richard Stefiuk -4, Val Nemcek -5, Rick Evans -8, Chip England -8, Jim Wakeman -8. Closest to Pin — Wayne Everest (No. 6), Richard Stefiuk (No. 9), Wayne Everest (No. 11), Brian Gibson (No. 14), Jim Sylvester (No. 17).

National TV Sports Listings Today

NBA Basketball — Denver vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 6 p.m., TNT. College Football — Notre Dame at Wake Forest, 9 a.m., ABC; Florida at Mississippi, 9 a.m., ESPN; Georgia Southern at Louisiana, 9 a.m., ESPN2; Georgia State at Charlotte, 9 a.m., ESPNU; Kansas State at Oklahoma, 9 a.m., Fox; Iowa State vs. TCU, 10:30 a.m., Fox Sports 1; West Virginia at Oklahoma State or Army at Cincinnati, 12:30 p.m., ABC and ESPN; Mississippi State at Louisiana State, 12:30 p.m., CBS; Tulsa at Arkansas State, 12:30 p.m., ESPN2; UTEP at Louisiana-Monroe, 12:30 p.m., ESPNU; Texas at Texas Tech, 12:30 p.m., Fox; Alabama at Missouri, 4 p.m., ESPN; Florida State at Miami, 4:30 p.m., ABC; Kansas at Baylor, 4:30 p.m., ESPNU; Troy at Brigham Young, 7:15 p.m., ESPN.

Auto Racing — NHRA qualifying, 2 p.m., Fox Sports 1; NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300, 4:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network. Major League Baseball — Teams TBA, 4 p.m., Fox. Golf — PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, noon, NBC. National Women’s Soccer League — Chicago at Washington, 10 a.m., CBS.

Sunday, Sept. 27

NFL Football — Las Vegas at New England, 10 a.m. CBS; San Francisco at New York Giants, 10 a.m., Fox; Dallas at Seattle, 1 p.m., Fox; Green Bay at New Orleans, 5:20 p.m., NBC. Auto Racing — Formula One Russian Grand Prix, 4 a.m., ESPN; NHRA Amalie Motor Oil Gatornationals, 11 a.m., Fox Sports 1; NASCAR Cup Series Point South 400,

4 p.m., NBC Sports Network. NBA Basketball — Playoffs, Boston at Miami, 1:30 p.m., ESPN (if necessary). Major League Baseball — Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox, noon, TBS. Tennis — French Open, 9 a.m., NBC. WNBA Basketball — Playoffs, Las Vegas vs. Connecticut, 10 a.m., ESPN; Seattle vs. Minnesota, noon, ABC. Golf — PGA Tour Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, noon, NBC, and 4 p.m., Golf Channel. PBA Bowling — Quarterfinals, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Monday, Sept. 28

NBA Basketball — Playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver, 6 p.m., TNT (if necessary). NFL Football — Kansas City at

Baltimore, 5:15 p.m., ESPN. Hockey — Stanley Cup finals game 6, Tampa Bay vs. Dallas, 5 p.m., NBC. Bowling — PBA semifinals, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Major League Baseball — Wild Card series, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., ESPN. Bowling — PBA Finals, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1. WNBA Basketball — Semifinals, 4 p.m., ESPN2 (if necessary).

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Major League Baseball — Wild Card series, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., ESPN; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., ESPN2. NBA Basketball — Playoffs, Denver vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 6 p.m., TNT (if necessary). Hockey — Stanley Cup finals

game 7, 5 p.m., NBC. Bowling — PGA Finals, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Major League Baseball — Wild Car series, 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., ESPN; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., ESPN2. Golf — LPGA Tour ShopRite Classic, 10 a.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship, 1 p.m., Golf Channel.

Friday, Aug. 2

Major League Baseball — Wild Car Series, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., ESPN. College Football — Louisiana Tech at BYU, 6 p.m., ESPN2. Golf — LPGA Tour ShopRite Classic, 10 a.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship, 1 p.m., Golf Channel. WNBA Basketball — Finals

Game 1, 4 p.m., ESPN2.

Saturday, Aug. 3

College Football — Baylor at West Virginia, 9 a.m., ABC; South Carolina at Florida, 9 a.m., ESPN; Arkansas State at Coastal Carolina, 9 a.m., ESPN2; East Carolina at Georgia State, 9 a.m., ESPNU; TBA, 9 a.m., Fox and Fox Sports 1; North Carolina at Boston College or Oklahoma State at Kansas, 12:30 p.m., ABC and ESPN; Texas A&M at Alabama, 12:30 p.m., CBS; Memphis at Southern Methodist, 12:30 p.m., ESPN2; TBA, 12:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Charlotte at Florida Atlantic, 1 p.m., ESPNU; Texas Christian at Texas or Oklahoma at Iowa State, 4:30 p.m., ABC; Auburn at Georgia, 4:30 p.m., ESPN; Tulsa at Central Florida, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2; Troy at South Alabama, 5 p.m., ESPNU; TBA, 5 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

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MARTY GILES

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And we thought 2017 was a bad wildfire year … As of this writing, Sept. 17, wildfires in Oregon have burned over a million acres, 10% of our fellow Oregonians have been displaced — many losing their homes or businesses — and much of the state is suffering from the worst air pollution on the planet. While the fire along North Bank Lane on the lower Coquille River is 100% contained at this writing, though firefighters are still mopping up hot spots, there’s not a lot of hope that the enormous catastrophic fires in the Cascades and elsewhere will be under control very soon. Forest fires are justifiably frightening: We’re concerned for valuable timber, plants and wildlife, scenic landscapes, homes and businesses — and we’re certainly concerned for the safety of the people in the forest and those working valiantly to preserve the forest. Understandably, we tend to spend our limited resources on containing catastrophic fires like the ones burning in Oregon right now. But not all fires are created equal. The dry summers that contribute to the dominance of conifers in our region set the stage for forest fire, and fire has always been a significant part of the ecology of western forests.

Depending on conditions and fuel, forest fires can range from relatively cool fires that quickly singe the surface, to more intense understory fires, to catastrophic fires that engulf entire mature trees. Too, most fires aren’t uniform: some spots might be charred and destroyed, but nearby areas may be only scorched, surviving to renew and seed the charred areas. Detailed maps and panoramic photos of burned landscapes nearly always show patchy effects of irregular fire with different areas more or less burned. Such patchiness is a key generator of valuable forest diversity. Prehistorically, such catastrophic fires were more the exception than the rule. Catastrophic fires occur less often when more regular small, cool fires clear out much of the tinder and kindling that would fuel big, hot fires. Effectively leveraging that effect, the First People in our region managed the landscape by intentionally setting regular fires to control brush, improve wildlife habitat, and encourage camas, hazel, and other edible or useful plants. While we’ve worked hard during the last century to suppress all fires, today “fire ecologists” and many foresters endorse employing these natural processes by prescribing well-planned and controlled fires as a long-term management tool to make forests healthier overall and less susceptible to catastrophic fires. Please see Giles, Page B2

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Rotary, others help Star of Hope replace vehicle The World COOS BAY — Coos BayNorth Bend Rotary president Tim Novotny and Coos Rotary Foundation chair Steve Schneiderman recently presented a check to the Star of Hope in the amount of $2,000. The donation helped cap a community fundraising effort to help the agency replace a transport vehicle destroyed by vandals who set fire to the vehicle. A Facebook effort was launched on Aug. 25 raising $3,200. That, along with the Rotary donation, helped the effort exceed its $5,000 goal in just over a week. In addition, the Star of Hope had more pledges to bring the total to $6,500. The donations will ensure Star of Hope will be able to purchase a new vehicle that will be able to serve for many years. “I would like to extend a huge thank you to Coos Rotary Foundation, Mike Chavez, K-DOCK, Linda Strine and many individual donors,” said

Star of Hope Administrative Services Manager Stacy Dewater. “It was a tough loss for Star of Hope and the client whose transportation was taken away. Thanks to you, and others like you we will soon be able to replace the vehicle and resume normal operations.” “All of us here at Star of Hope are deeply touched by your quick response, along with the response from others in the community. It is not only encouraging to note that our neighbors and friends believe in and support our mission, but critically important that we receive gifts such as these to ensure these programs continue running smoothly,” Dewater said.

Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary president Tim Novotny, middle, and Coos Rotary Foundation chair Steve Schneiderman present a check to Stacy Dewater of Star of Hope.

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The Chamber Minute: Top 10 reasons to join the Chamber

TIMM SLATER Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Top 10 reasons to join the Chamber (in no particular order): Number 2, Increase your visibility in the community. As a business person, one of the most important things you do is to get the word out about what you produce, its excellent value, your great staff and where you can be found. In today’s world they call that being visible. As a member, your contact information is in our annual business directory. We produce 5,000 copies each year which are well distributed locally and regionally. Additionally, you are listed on our

website, available to those who are seeking your products or services. We also regularly post your announcements to our Facebook page. In this COVID-19 world, we are looking to once again stage our Business After Hours programs, which make you the focus of an evening, with two hours to acquaint everyone with what makes you special. Also, our Wednesday Business Connection luncheon will be reintroduced with appropriate safety measures to give you many opportunities to promote yourself. Whether it’s the

open mic you can use to introduce new staff or products, door prizes provided for drawings at the end of the session or giving a business spotlight. Visibility comes through sponsorships too. Sponsorships are highlighted in all our activity advertising. Weekly sponsorships are available for WBC. The Economic Outlook forum has numerous spots available, as does our BACC Awards banquet in January. Or maybe you would like to be a participant, bringing your team to our bowling party or golf tourney or the Highway 101 clean up.

(Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.)

South Coast ESD offers free family game night on Tuesday, Sept. 29

Country Gospel Jubilee concert is Oct. 4

NORTH BEND — The next Country Gospel Jubilee concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 4, at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend. Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor concert, so bring your favorite lawn chair and be prepared for a real blessing, organizers said. Tom and Debbie Trammel will be hosting, as well as preforming. The honored guest preforming will be the Williams Family. They have been traveling and sharing God’s word since 1990. They play a variety of instruments such as the hammer dulcimer, bowed paltry, etc. There is no charge to attend. Everyone is welcome. Directions: Take U.S. Highway 101 Newmark, take a right on Brussels, a left on Lewis, then left to tje church. For more information call Tom at 541-521-9596.

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The World SOUTH COAST — On Sept. 29, South Coast ESD’s Pathways to Positive Parenting will start a new series that is set up in a Family Game Night free subscription box format for all families with young teens ages 9-14. Each week: • Family Game Night box — Each week those who subscribe will receive a Family Game Night box in the mail which will contain a board game, activity supplies, craft materials and a recipe and some utensil or ingredient* for that recipe. • Closed Facebook Page — There will be a closed Facebook page where families can post pictures of the game activities, cooking projects, some photo assignments, craft masterpieces and things like conversation jars for mealtime and making a “family tree.” • “Food Hero” special guest from OSU Extension, Susan Sandpearl, food hero specialist from the local OSU Extension Office, will be a special guest on the Facebook page, introducing a new recipe each week and answering any

of your questions about food, meals, recipes and/or nutrition. • Tuesday night Zoom — There will also be a 90-minute Zoom each Tuesday night with the first 30 minutes for teens, second 30 minutes for the whole family, and last 30 minutes just for parents. The Zoom will review two or three of the topics from the Strengthening Families curriculum for parents with young teens ages 9 to 14, such as family dinners, special time for each child, family meetings and goals, coping with peer pressure, rules and responsibilities, and more. • Special treats arriving in boxes — will be a surprise! Please give Pathways to Positive Parenting Parenting Hub Director Kathy Barber a call at 541-2693908 if you would like to join in the fun, and feel free to share this information with families of young teens. “We hope to hear from you,” Barber said. “This will be a nice and fun diversion from the virus and the fires, and a way to get excited about the new free box arriving each week.”

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Tom and Debbie Trammel lead the monthly Country Gospel Jubilee Concert at Shoreline Community Church. Concerts are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. and include sing-a-longs and featured guest musicians.

Coos County Marriage Licenses The following couples have filed for marriage licenses at the clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse in Coquille: Sept. 9-11 Michel Crumpacker and Cynthia Cox Timothy Stillion and Shanna Gavette Cory Dominguez and Melissa Andrade Jennifer Barnard and Aaron Silvius Thomas Accaria and Amanda Rossback

Haylee Keller-Graham and Donald Walton Gabrielle Giorgis and Justin Mast Sept. 14-18 Charles Huckabee and Brooke McCrea Gilberto Lopez Jr. and Ria Gutierrez Camacho Luenna Snider and David Smitley Tina Garza and Roberto Ortiz Jennifer Bell and Christopher Bianche Denim Brook and Collin Pannell

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Library Aerobics starting at North Bend Public Library NORTH BEND — The North Bend Public Library will start a new weekly online program at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, called “Library Aerobics.” The program will feature low-impact exercise videos available on YouTube and Hoopla. Many of the videos will be “vintage,” dating from the 1980s, and will offer a good laugh along with a gentle workout with other participants. The webinar will be a Zoom presentation at https://tinyurl.com/

First Tuesday Talk at Coos History Museum will focus on cemeteries

y4f587lk. The link also will be available at the library’s website and Facebook page. The workout will last between 30 to 50 minutes. Interested participants should consult their own medical professionals if they have questions about their best health practices.’ For more information about this event and other library programs, please contact the North Bend Public Library at 541-7560400, email ddouglas@ coastlinelibrarynetwork.

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North Bend library will host Exoplanets presentation NORTH BEND — From 6:307:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, North Bend Public Library will host a zoom presentation, “Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond.” Registration and attendance will be at https://tinyurl.com/y238xtx6. Led by Southwestern Oregon Community College astrophysicist and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Dr. Aaron Coyner, “Exoplanets: Worlds Beyond” is part two of a

series of three talks on astrobiology called “Life, the Universe, and Everything: Astrobiology in our Solar System and Beyond” taking place this fall in North Bend and Coos Bay. Southwestern Oregon Community College will host the final lecture in this series, “Ocean Worlds: NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission and the Search for Habitability Beyond Earth” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

12. That presentation will be part of the school’s 2020-21 Physics and Astronomy Lecture Series and will be led by Dr. Tracy Becker of Southwest Research Institute. For more information about this event contact the North Bend Public Library at 541-756-0400, email ddouglas@coastlinelibrarynetwork. org or visit the website at http:// northbendoregon.us/library.

Coos Bay student awarded Coast Guard Scholarship The World STONINGTON, CONN — The Coast Guard Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it awarded 167 scholarships in 2020, totaling $503,000 in support. Since the program began in 1990, the Coast Guard Foundation has awarded more than $6 million in scholarships to Coast Guard children ensuring they can afford to reach their higher education dreams. Awarded a Coast Guard Foundation Scholarship, Ahmyia Cacapit, child of USCG Petty Officer Jesus B. Cacapit III, from Coos Bay, is attending the Uni-

versity of Guam this fall. The Coast Guard Foundation Scholarships benefit the children of enlisted men and women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Coast Guard, whether active duty, reserve, retired or deceased. “We are honored to provide support to Coast Guard youth who are pursuing their higher education goals,” said Susan Ludwig, president, Coast Guard Foundation. “Our support is only possible because of generous investments from individuals, families and foundations all across the country. When Coast Guard kids receive a Coast Guard Foundation scholarship, they incur less debt, and deepen their engagement with their communities by

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COOS BAY — The public is invited for a virtual lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, titled, “Is Your Cemetery a Credit to Your Town?” as part of the Coos History Museum’s First Tuesday Lecture Series. Registration for this Zoom program is free and open to the public. Becky Soules will present an overview of the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery’s history and discuss some of the challenges in creating engaging interpretative materials for the site. Soules is a native of Coos Bay with a master’s in public humanities from Brown University. For the past 15-plus years, she’s researched the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, working to share and preserve this often overlooked part of local history. Established in 1888, the Cemetery encompasses four acres of green space with more than 2000 grave sites. The cemetery

is located just minutes from downtown Coos Bay, but has suffered from extensive neglect and vandalism. With the support of many community partners, it has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past 15 years. A multi-year project — funded in part through an Oregon Historic Cemetery Grant — replaced the chain-link fencing and redesigned the cemetery’s main entrance. In 2019, a Travel Oregon grant provided the necessary funding for a new interpretative display at the revamped entrance. The new signage’s design will be debuted at the Oct. 6 program. Register for this program by visiting https://cooshistory.org/1st-tuesdays/ or emailing community@ cooshistory.org. More information about the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery and a list of cemetery burials, can be found at https://sites.google.com/ site/cbcemetery/, or by contacting cbcemetery@ gmail.com or by calling 541-435-1177.

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SOUTH COAST — Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus invites all women to a free Virtual Open House at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6. Use your smartphone or computer to join Sea Breeze on the online platform Zoom from the comfort of your own home. “As we learn to sing a short four-part “tag,” we’ll share some vocal techniques and introduce you to the craft of a cappella singing,”

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Gold Rush is next installment of SWOCC Geology Lecture Series The World COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lecture Series has gone virtual for 2020-2021. To continue the series, on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., Dr. Ross S. Stein will present a lecture on “How the Gold Rush and the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Enabled Us to Divine our Seismic Future.” Dr. Stein is CEO and cofounder of Temblor, Inc., adjunct professor of geophysics at Stanford University, U.S. Geological Survey scientist emeritus, past president of the tectonophysics section of the American Geophysical Union, and 2018 international distinguished lecturer of the Geological Society of America. Dr. Stein describes his lecture: “Almost everything we love about the San Francisco Bay area is brought to us by the faults. Absent the San Andreas and Hayward faults, there would be no San Francisco Bay, the only deep protected harbor on the California coast, and so the wellspring of the Gold Rush. The Hayward fault lifts up the Berkeley and Oakland

Hills, with their magnificent sunset views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The San Gregorio fault makes Big Sur ‘big.’ A bend in the San Andreas fault thrusts up the Santa Cruz mountains, the spine of the peninsula, and the Marin headlands. These coastal ranges temper the climate, bathe us in fog, and crown us in Redwoods. “What I want you to see is that we enjoy the fruits of the faults every day. And so, we must learn to live with their occasional spoils — as befell the San Francisco Bay area in 1868, most famously in 1906, and 1989. You will see that while we can’t predict earthquakes, we know where and why the hazard is high. And we know how to erect buildings that can withstand anything the faults can hurl at them. During this presentation, we’ll move from the discovery of gold to the discovery of what an earthquake is, and how quakes interact, illustrated with four different demos. You will leave the lecture with the means to assess your own seismic risk, to ensure the safety of your own family.” Stein frequently brings insights to public media

interviews and public talks, and in IMAX and Discovery Channel films. He gave a 2012 TEDx talk, “Defeating Earthquakes,” which has been viewed more than 50,000 times. Geology Lecture Series talks are free and are held virtually on the college website, www.socc. edu, click on the LiveStream button. For those not able to stream live, these lectures will also be archived, with access from the website at https://livestream.com/SWOCC/geology2019-20. Additional talks this year include: Dr.

Ginny Edgcomb on life in the lower crust on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.; The 16th Annual Cacsadia Anniversary Lecture (think seismic research and whales) on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 at 7 p.m.; Dr. Sean Davis with a climate change talk on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021 at 7 p.m.; Dr. Scott Burns discussing Radon on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.; and Dr. Jessica Labonté with life around hydrothermal vents on Friday, April 9, at 7 p.m. For additional information, contact Ron Metzger at 541-888-7216.

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Friends of Coos County Animals, Inc (FOCCAS) is organized for charitable purposes and specifically to support organizations and causes that promote animal welfare in the community. FOCCAS’s Community Outreach Program helps to provide spay/neuter vouchers to families in financial need. Foster Program: All foster homes are given supplies and the animals provided with needed medical care. Animal rescue has been an important part of the organization, and couldn’t be done without donations. Address: P.O. Box 911 Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, phone: 541-2691989 (leave message). The FOCCAS animal adoption location (currently on hold during coronavirus pandemic) is Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. across from Joann Fabrics. Visit the website: https://friendsofcooscountyanimals.org/

Bandon Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiztion located at 88674 Highway 42S in Bandon and is run by Goodnight and Lynette Lucas. It is open by appointment only during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit their Facebook page or their website http://www.bandonanimalrescue2.com/ for more information and to set up an appointment. Phone: 541-347-0051.

Reedsport K9 Shelter Currently adoptable dogs can be seen at http:// awos.petfinder.com/shelters/OR223.html. The shelter is open only by appointment. To meet a

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Coos County Animal Shelter The shelter is at 92960 Southport Road in Coos Bay. It is open by appointment only during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phone: 541-751-2480. Currently adoptable animals can be seen at http://awos. petfinder.com/shelters/ OR156.html.

Kohl’s Cat House The cat house is NOT taking in any cats as they are full. Those interested in adopting a cat, please call and arrangements can be made for a visit, but no walk-up visitors. Call the cat house to set up a meeting at 541-2943876 or 541-260-5303. Email: catsrforever@ outlook.com or visit online at kohlscats.info.

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This week in Coos County history: September 23-26 100 YEARS — 1920

Tricycle race at SWOCC in 1970

Rainfall starts early in season Far ahead of this time last year Five inches have fallen since the first of September — Conditions not bad at sea There can be no complaint about this winter starting out without plenty of rain. So far the precipitation has been in excess of what usually comes this early in the season. The wind storm last night was severe in the city and the rainfall was heavy. The total for the month of September up to 4:43 a.m. today, the time when the weather observations are taken at this point, was 4.73 inches. Enough more rain had fallen that the 5 inch mark was reached before noon. Beats last year This was more rain than fell all summer since June 1, and was almost double the amount at this time last year. During September, 1919, the total rainfall was 2.72 inches, so this winter with 5 inches thus far the season is making a good wet start. Five years ago the total rainfall in September up to this date was only .40 of an inch.

Oregon still top lumber producer Portland (AP) — Loggers in Oregon cut less timber last year, but the state again led the nation in lumber production. Improved efficiency at sawmills and a drop in exports of raw logs also helped the industry regain momentum after federal lands were barred to loggers to protect the northern spotted owl. Recorded consumption of lumber across the country fueled the logging increase, indicating the industry’s success might depend more on the public appetite for wood than the supply from public lands. Last year the United States consumed 54.3 billion board feet of wood, the most ever, compared with 45.4 billion board feet in 1992. Oregon was again the nation’s largest lumber producer by shipping out 6.1 billion board feet in 1999, 10 percent more than the year before.

To urge better fire protection North Bend council will be asked to take action Chamber of Commerce to ask body to take immediate steps to remedy situation Harry Phillips, secretary of the North Bend Chamber of Commerce, announced today that a committee from that body would appear before the North Bend city council next Tuesday evening and urge them to do something immediately to improve the fire protection there. Mr. Phillips said that the recent destruction of the Isaac R. Tower home was but another example of the inadequacy of the present means of fire protection. North Bend residents and business men generally are unanimous, it is said, in favor of immediately improving the means of fire protection there.

Big Shipments of Coos cheese Carload sent to Seattle buyers this morning Another carload will be shipped from Coquille in a few days — prices about same A carload of Coos county cheese was shipped to Seattle buyers this morning by Albert Seelig, local manager of the Oregon Dairymen’s league. The carload contained 1931 cases, averaging 72 pounds to the case, or totaling 75,000 pounds. This carload went from Myrtle Point section, and the next carload, which will be shipped in a few days, will go from the Coquille district. The next shipment will take all of the cheese supply on hand early in September.

Must fix road to Shore Acres Movie company insists on a better road to beach County court will put emergency crew to work to lay planking to expedite work Manager Dull of the movie picture company which is going to film Peter B. Kyne’s story, “Kindred of the Dust,” here and at Shore Acres last evening put it up to Secretary Reid of the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce to get the road between Coos Bay and Shore Acres in passable condition by next week if the company is to go ahead with its work here. He said that they had to have a means of getting back and forth rapidly and that at present a team has to be employed to haul the autos through the muddy stretch. Mr. Reid took the matter up with the county court, and Judge Wade stated that the court had already purchased the

An advertisement in 1920 for a product still popular 100 years later

Keizer’s ability to break the record by almost two days was the culmination of a project he first thought of doing four years ago. He spent most of the last two years in Colorado, hiking the peaks and finding the best route. Keizer summited the 14,000-foot peaks more than 200 times and most of the mountains three or more times. He didn’t need the use of a compass or map, claiming he “knew the routes cold.”

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lumber and Commissioner Kern had been instructed to expedite the repair work. Mr. Reid then took it up with Mr. Kern and the latter had stated that men were being employed to do the work and that an additional force would be put to work to expedite it. The old planking was torn up some time ago on account of the breakage. In addition to the passenger autos to accommodate the members of the company, considerable equipment will have to be hauled back and forth by auto truck.

50 YEARS — 1970 Turnout at SWOCC ‘looks good’ says admissions; classes Monday Acceptance of the “Open College” plan at Southwestern Oregon community College was general by both students and faculty as the college began its pre-registration activities this week. Classes start Monday in all departments. An unexpectedly large turnout the first two days of activity on the campus, indicate that final enrollment may be considerably enlarged over last fall. A total of 491 students arrived on campus Monday to take out locator cards and class selection sheets. Of these, 309 finished making their tentative selections and deposited the schedules. Others are continuing to study course offerings and will make their selections before the end of the week. As of last Friday, the new applications from students were up more than 20 per cent over past year — 651 to 536.

Registration by Brenne accepted at CB meeting The board of directors of the Coos Bay Area Chamber of Commerce accepted “with regret” the resignation of its manager, Fred M. Brenne, who Wednesday accepted the position of manager of the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce as of Oct. 1, Ross Rudin, chamber president has announced. Rudin said late Wednesday that Helen Curran, who has been chamber secretary for more than 14 years, will serve as acting manager/secretary during the interim after Brenne leaves and another manager I hired. The board will begin immediately to interview applicants, according to Rudin. “We are sorry to lose Brenne’s services as we feel a good start toward energetic economic and civic development program has been accomplished during the year he has been with us,” the chamber president stated.

Bandon Cranberry Festival Queen’s coronation set Friday BANDON — The 24th annual Bandon Cranberry Festival to be held Sept. 25-27 this year has the theme “Bountiful Bandon.” Featured will be a queen’s coronation program, a parade, barbecue and three dances. Many other events are on the full three-day schedule. Members of the royal court — all Bandon High School seniors — are Cara Hull, sponsored by the Soroptimist Club; Rosie Lindquist, Bandon Lions Club; Susan McGinty, Southwest Oregon Cranberry Club; Peggy Howard, Bandon Jaycees, and Debbie Ringer, Veterans of Foreign Wars. One of the girls will be crowned Bandon Festival Queen at the coronation program to be held at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in the high school gym. Also to open that day at

1-7:30 p.m. will be the popular Cranberry Fair, featuring competitive exhibits of fresh, cooked and canned cranberries, plus a number of colorful booths. The fair will be in the VFW Hall in downtown Bandon, and will also be open at 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 26 and on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

20 YEARS — 2000 Coquille tribe begins Head Start program It’s a place as unique as the heritage of the Native Americans it serves. The Coquille Tribal Community Center has quickly picked up members and generated new services since it opened in February on the tribe’s reservation southwest of Coos Bay. A week ago, after a yearlong delay due to funding, the area’s only Native American Head Start began operating in the Community Center, serving 16 children. “It’s designed to serve the under-served areas of population and that often means the Native Americans,” said Head Start teacher Sue Duvall. “It’s so exciting to see a vision come true,” she said. The proud teacher, along with the tribe’s community service coordinator Jane Metcalf, presented the center’s early accomplishments at a Coos County League of Women Voters meeting Saturday morning. In a homemade video, they showed how four days a week, elementary school-age children run enthusiastically to the Community Center from a school bus. There the children participate in a variety of after-school activities. They receive help with their homework, they learn to use computers and most importantly, they stay safe during the afternoon hours.

Sparking her students’ interests North Bay’s Eva Varga receives national teaching award In Eva Varga’s eyes, good teachers don’t just teach their students anymore. They find ways to spark their imaginations. Varga, who is a fifth-grade teacher at North Bay Elementary School, was recently recognized as one of the nation’s 100 most outstanding educators in the Education’s Unsung Heroes Awards program, which is sponsored by ReliaStar and Northern Life Insurance Company. The program recognizes educators of students from kindergarten through high school nationwide for their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to positively influence the children they teach. She received a $2,000 award to help her further her project, “Alien invaders,” which teaches fifth-graders about indigenous Pacific Northwest plant species and the threat exotic plants pose to native flora

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Local climber breaks world record in Colorado Rockies Climbing: Almost two days taken off previous best time Not only did Teddy Keizer break a world record, he demolished it. Born and raised in the Bay Area and a Marshfield graduate, Keizer still calls Coos Bay “base camp,” but his ventures in the Colorado Rocky Mountains have taken over his life for the past two years. It all paid off late last Thursday, when Keizer broke the world record for the Fourteeners Challenge in a time of 10 days, 20 hours and 26 minutes — 43 hours and nine minutes better than the previous best mark. The Fourteeners Challenge is a sequential climb of 55 recognized 14,000-foot peaks in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. “It went really, really well,” said Keizer, from a cell phone in Montrose, Colo. “I am just ecstatic. It went better than I have ever dreamed.”

and fauna. The subject is close to her heart because she also works as the education outreach coordinator for the Coos Soil and Conservation District. “Alien plants have always been of interest to me,” Varga said. “The invasive weeds are taking over and becoming more and more of a concern. We are trying to educate the public and children to have an understanding at an early age. Then they can spread the word.” These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

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