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New Bay Area Hospital board members sworn in, appoint new officers and committee members began, though it was clear from the rest of the meeting that such shock and awe tactics from the The July 9 meeting of the Bay new look board was not on the Area Hospital Board of Directors cards. saw the swearing in of four new Next on the docket was board members. Simon Alonzo elections for the board’s new Jr., Kyle Stevens, Brandon Saada, officers. The two incumbents and John Uno join incumbents put McAndrew forward for the Patrice Parrott and Tom position citing the importance of McAndrew amid the context of continuity. a potential corporate takeover of “On the brink of bank the long-independent hospital. foreclosure, I believe that Negotiations with hospital continuity serves the institution management firm Quorum well by reassuring both the Health for said takeover had community and staff, and our been ongoing following a letter bank… I can say that knowledge, of intent from the former board. experience, and judgement are Where those proceedings stand part of any leadership position,” is now unclear, with the election said McAndrew in self-advocacy. seeming to serve as a mandate “We all can learn, we all from voters to try and maintain have different experiences. local control. Judgment comes from wisdom, The meeting opened with the wisdom comes from failure, and customary public comment which that’s life experience. So, I can included multiple department advocate that I have learned from heads and long-time employees my personal and professional coming to the defense of CEO failures.” Brian Moore and the executive Stevens and Saada nominated team. Rumors that their jobs were in jeopardy from jump See NEW MEMBERS had seemingly been circulating Continued on Page 3 without clarity as to where they

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Coos Forest Protective Association July 4th sees fatal elevates fire danger warnings instance, campfires, cooking fires, and other types of open flames are only allowed at designated and The Coos Forest Protective managed campgrounds. Association (CFPA) announced Industrial restrictions include that the fire danger level would much more specific guidelines: be elevating to high (yellow) · Non-Industrial power saw use on Friday, July 11. As fire allowed before 10AM and after season escalates it becomes all 8PM. the more imperative to follow · Cutting, grinding and welding recommended guidelines for locals of metal is allowed before 10AM and visitors alike. This includes and after 8PM. a greater level of caution from · Mowing dried, cured grass is industry and private individuals. allowed before 10AM and after In many places, Industrial Fire 8PM. Precaution Levels (IFPL) will · Any other spark emitting be increasing to level two. This internal combustion engines not means that certain public fire previously mentioned is allowed restrictions must be followed on before 10AM and after 8PM. both federal, state, county, city, Keep your eyes on the and private lands. That particularly fire danger signs posted in includes forest and timber land communities throughout Oregon. which is currently at the greatest At the time of writing, most in risk for combustion. Coos County have at least gone Most of the South Coast falls from low (green), to moderate within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) designated CS-1 (blue). According to the ODF’s wildfire area where for the time being, readiness guide (a link to which restrictions will stay at IFPL 1. will be provided below), moderate Land to the east of Myrtle Point level fire danger means that fires falls under the CS-2 designation may start and can spread. and will be upgraded to IFPL 2, “Fires can start from sparks known as a limited shutdown. or embers, but they often need Some of those restrictions are on recreational activities. For the right combination of wind

crash on Highway 101 near Lakeside

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From Oregon State Police

On Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a four-vehicle fatal crash in Coos County near Lakeside. The preliminary investigation indicated a beige Kia Optima, operated by Manual Samuel Starr (38) of Coos Bay, was traveling northbound when it crossed the centerline for unknown reasons. The Kia sideswiped a southbound black Toyota Corolla, operated by Kent McQuillen (61) of Florence, before colliding head-on with a black Dodge Ram, operated by Jose Maria Rodriguez Garcia (55) of Coos Bay. A southbound silver Subaru Outback, operated by Lori Priest (61) of Lake Stevens, Washington, was unable to avoid the crash and also collided head-on with the Kia. The operator of the Kia (Starr) was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Kia’s rear passenger, Shatara Rosemarie Holmes (39) of Coos Bay, was also pronounced deceased at the scene. A seven-month-old female infant, the operator and passenger’s child, did not appear to be injured, but was transported to a local hospital. The operator of the Dodge Ram (Rodriguez Garcia) was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The front

and dry fuels to increase the rate of fire spread. Fires are not likely to become large and can be controlled relatively easily,” states the official guide. And remember, that there are some activities that are prohibited regardless of the fire danger level, such as: ·Debris burning is prohibited at all times during fire season

·Smoking is prohibited while traveling in forestlands, except in vehicles on improves roads, in boats on the water, or at designated areas ·Use of ﬁreworks in prohibited except for displays permitted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal See FIRE DANGER Continued on Page 3

North Bend Council moves to establish committee to review city charter Oregon city’s charter to match up perfectly with the LOC’s suggestions as each should reflect the At the July 7 North Bend City specific needs and philosophies of Council meeting, the creation of a the city in question. new committee was the main topic “Charters are specific to your of discussion after City Adminiscity. You have home rule, and so trator David Milliron worked with they’re okay that they vary. And the City Attorney to review differjust because the league has a modences between the North Bend city el charter, doesn’t mean that you charter and the League of Oregon have to follow that model. It ebbs Cities (LOC) model charter. It was determined that a Charter and flows as you see fit as long as they are legal with the letter of the Review Committee should be formed to determine what changes law,” explained Milliron. After discussing what shape could be made that would most the committee should take - be benefit the city. The current city that one consisting of just council charter was established back members, or one that involves inin 2000, with Councilor Larry Garboden the only current member put from citizens – it was decided that a citizen lay-committee be also on the council at that time. formed. This would allow for input then sunset after completion of its Though, Councilor Timm Slater by residents that are ultimately stated goal or see re-appointment was a part of the charter commitchosen by the council members on a basis of three-year terms. tee. “I like the idea of having the citThere is no requirement for an themselves. The committee would

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