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The Jubilee Band to host monthly
Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic May 5 BY DEAN BRICKEY
Photo by Dean Brickey
The Jubilee Band sings monthly on the first Sunday at 3 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend. The musicians are Tom Trammel, left, on acoustic guitar, his wife, Debbie, on bass; Steve McDonnell on drums and Steve Blum on lead guitar. Their Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic Concerts feature the band singing new songs and gospel favorites, and audience members sharing their talents at the Open Mic.
NORTH BEND — The Jubilee Band, a favorite local singing quartet organized by Tom and Debbie Trammel of Lakeside, will host their monthly live Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic concert on Sunday, May 5. The singing will begin at 3 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend, and continue monthly on the first Sunday through the year. The Gospel Jubilee, featuring The Trammels and with Steve Blum of Oakland, Ore., on lead guitar and Steve McDonnell of Coos Bay on drums, is in its 12th season at Shoreline. The concerts are open to the public. Tom plays acoustic guitar Gospel Jubilee continues on page 14
The Oregon Marine Board has issued a safety Zonta Club advisory concerning waterway obstructions of Coos Bay Heavy wind and rain from winter storms have caused trees to plunge into Oregon rivers. Trees become obstructions, a risk for all boaters, including paddlers, rafters, and drift boats," according to the Marine Board. Some of these obstructions will become more dangerous as river levels drop, requiring boats to portage around the obstructions for safe navigation. “We urge every boater to plan ahead. River conditions can change daily which is why checking river levels is critical. Always look downstream as you navigate allowing time to react and maneuver to the safest course,” Oregon Marine Board Boating Safety Program Manager Brian Paulsen said.. The Marine Board urges the following precautions: • Visit the Marine Board’s Boating Obstructions Dashboard to view reported obstructions. • Learn about and how to report obstructions you encounter while boating. • Scout ahead and look for the safest route for each section of the river before committing. When in doubt, portage out. • Stay clear of partially submerged trees and limbs. Strong
announces 2024 scholarship recipients
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The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of $15,000 in scholarship funds. Receiving a $3,000 Science Technology Engineering and Math STEM Scholarship is Robyn Wales of Orem, Utah. A 2017 graduate of North Bend High School, Wales is currently seeking a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Rocky Mountain University in Orem, UT. Receiving $3,000 club scholarships are Sophia Hutcherson and Alison Kirby both of North Bend. Hutcherson is a 2024 North Bend High School graduate and is current president of the North Bend High School Z Club. She plans to enter Reed College, Portland, OR in the fall to pursue dual English and sociology degrees. Kirby is a 2023 North Bend High School graduate and current pre-med student at the University of Pittsburgh. Her goal is to become a surgeon. Receiving a $1,500 club scholarship is North Bend High School graduate Avery Pex studying biology and pre-veterinary medicine at OSU. Kiri Goodson will receive the $1,500 Z Club Scholarship from the Marsh-
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The downed trees and limbs can be a dangerous obstruction for boaters.
Safety Advisory continues on page 4
$6.9M for Oregon coastal resilience, ecosystem recovery JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media
Oregon will receive more than $6.9 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to support coastal ecosystem restoration and resilience.
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have announced the federal grants, which will be distributed to these Oregon projects: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, $2,123,667 for conservation of Tidal Wetlands in the Coquille River. Oregon Department of
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Land Conservation and Development – Coastal Management Program, $4,851,805 for conservation of Collins Creek Confluence and Ocean Shoreline. The federal funding is being distributed through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The resto-
ration and conservation of ecologically significant ecosystems, such as wetlands and natural shorelines, will help reduce the impacts of coastal hazards— including flooding and climate change—to property and Ecosystem Recovery continues on page 4
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