BY BREE LAUGHLIN
The World Coos Bay’s annual Blackberry Arts Festival is back showcasing the bounty of the season.
The free event features a variety of food fare, including many blackberry items, an array of talented artisans who will be selling their work, live music performances and a new kid zone.
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A new art studio and gallery is offering a space for local creatives to display their work.
The gallery is also doubling as a photography and yoga studio.
John Hoobler recently opened AKI Studio and Gallery on Sherman Avenue in North Bend and held a grand opening for the business in early August. The local photographer said he had
been looking for a place for himself and other photographers to do indoor studio work.
“I wanted a place where I could be creative and do my work. But I also wanted to offer it to others because I knew there were several other photographers in the area and most of them worked outside,” Hoobler said.
The photographer also wanted to support other artists in the area by giving them an exclusive exhibit space to showcase their work.
Luke Nelson and Johanna Zimmerman are the first resident artists whose work is on display at the gallery. They are the artists and co-founders of Healing Trees Art. These artists met Hoobler while vending at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market and bonded over their creative endeavors.
“When John invited us to show our art as part of the inaugural show, we were of course excited. Considering the immense amount of talented local artists there are in the Coos Bay AKI Gallery continued on page 14
The two-day event is happening on Saturday and Sunday Aug. 26 and 27 in the heart of downtown Coos Bay – centered along Central Avenue. Now in its’ thirty-ninth year, the Blackberry Arts Festival has become a staple in the region.
“I think it's lasted for so long because it's a free community event during one of the nicest months in the summer,” said Holly Boardman,
the director of the Coos Bay Downtown Association.
“It brings out tourists and locals alike who want to see what these artists have to offer,” Boardman said.
The artisans market is a juried art show – which means that a committee has reviewed the artists work to make sure that they items
Healing Trees artists Luke Nelson and Johanna Zimmerman are displaying their works of art in their first ever exclusive show at the newly-opened AKI studio and gallery.
The artists paint landscapes based on their experiences, infused with imagination, and fueled by scenes of the Pacific Northwest.
“We use light and color to evoke emotions and convey a sense of place within each landscape,” the artists said.
The painters find meditation and healing through art and nature, and they hope that those who view their works find healing in it as well.
“When I'm painting I get lost in the act of creation and the rest of the world melts away. I can spend hours on a painting and not realize that any time has gone by,” Zimmerman said.
“It's this kind of magical charge you feel when you get lost in the process of creation,” Nelson added.
Nelson said he’s experienced this sensation most acutely when playing music with others, and also in writing and other cre-
ative endeavors.
“Oil painting, however, has been incredibly powerful for me, and what is really interesting to see is how people respond to the work itself. That feeling I am chasing through the creative act emerges for the viewer. It is really something to see someone stop in their tracks because they are having an aesthetic response to the artwork,” he said.
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There’s been a lot of excitement inside the Liberty Theatre this summer, and the performers are ready to put on a show.
“Of course we can give the audience a fine performance – but we want to bring them magic,” director
Aymee Pedder told her group of actors during a recent rehearsal.
The group of 32 local children have been memorizing lines, singing iconic songs, and learning dance choreography during a seven week intensive theatre workshop led by director Pedder.
They will be performing a production of Beauty and the Beast as part
of the Liberty Theatre on the Bay Stars Youth Theatre from August 17 to 26.
The young actors range from age 8 to 17. Some have previous experience on stage in last summer’s “Peter Pan,” or the spring show, “Matilda the Musical.” Others are newcomers, excited to learn about character acting.
This is the third year that Pedder has volunteered her time to direct the
LTOB Stars at the Liberty Theatre. It’s quickly become her favorite show of the year.
“It’s such a great way to spend your summer. As much work as it is, these kids just make it so much fun,” she said.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners along with staff at the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History are pleased to announce that they will be extending the hours of operation at the Douglas County Museum to now include Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Starting this Sunday, August 6, visitors can stop and explore the museum six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday. Additionally, as part of our annual tradition, the Douglas County Museum will be open and offering free admission during the Douglas County Fair from Wednesday, August 9 through Saturday, August 12.
Being at the heart of a natural resource-based economy, the Douglas County Museum pays
homage to the mining, fishing, farming, and timber industries in Douglas County. Open to visitors for over 50 years, the Museum boasts Oregon’s largest natural history collection with more than 7,500 preserved items that help tell the ancient and contemporary stories of the Umpqua River Valley. It showcases the wonderful ecological diversity of our county, as it traverses an amazingly wide range of elevations, environments, vegetation, and creatures from the snowcapped peaks of Mt. Thielsen in the Cascade Mountain Range, through the Umpqua Valley – which is defined by the watershed basin of the Umpqua River, then over the Coastal Mountain Range to the crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean in
Winchester Bay. The Museum also features cultural and period relics from a time when Native Americans inhabited the mountains, streams, and shores of the County. Home to humans for more than 10,000 years, the valley is named for the Umpqua Tribe that still calls this area home. It then chronicles the journey of the first non-native explorers, pioneers and settlers that came to our area as fur trappers, missionaries, prospectors, loggers, farmers, and fishermen.
Make sure to explore our latest exhibit, “The Archie Creek Fire.” The limited-time exhibit documents the most disastrous wildfire in Douglas County history that ravaged the community of Glide in September 2020. The “Archie Creek Fire” exhibit utilizes a seamless combination of film interviews, live-recorded videos, drone footage, photographs and artifacts that take you on a journey from the ex plosive front lines to the suppression efforts to unimaginable evacuations to the ashes of the aftermath. It tells the story of real people, their heartbreaking and heroic experiences, and the challenges they faced then and for some, the challenges they still face today.
The Douglas County Museum of History & Natural History is located at 123 Museum Drive in Roseburg, Oregon (conveniently located off I-5 Exit 123 and adjacent to the Douglas County Fairgrounds). It is open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. It can take 1-3 hours to tour the museum depending on your pace. The Lavola Bakken Research Library is open Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Admission is free for members, ages 0-4 are free, students 5-17 are $2.00, adults are $8.00, seniors and veterans are $5.00. The "Museum Mercantile," our museum gift shop, offers the area’s leading source of books on Douglas County’s natural and cultural history, as well as a wide range of Oregon souvenirs and other great gift items including educational and historic toys. Click here for more information or to find out about volunteering at our Douglas County Museum of History & Natural History or call the Douglas County Museum at (541) 957-7007.
“We are excited to add an additional day at the Douglas County Museum! We encourage everyone to take the time to visit or revisit this local gem located in the heart of Douglas County. Most people don’t take advantage of the opportunity to explore it. So, add it to your bucket list, you won’t be disappointed.” – Commissioner Tom Kress.
they offer are locally-made and made by an individual. Because of this, there are a large variety of high-quality items for sale at the festival, Boardman said. The art for sale ranges from smaller items at about $10 all the way up to large sculptures and other intricate art pieces.
“The vendors offer beautiful, handcrafted art items. Then, there is also a food court, there’s music and there’s a new Kid Zone,” Boardman said.
The Kid Zone will feature entertainment, arts and crafts, games and prizes.
“That'll be a special thing for the kids this year and make the event even more family-friendly,” Boardman said.
In addition to the outdoor festivities, an “It’s All Berry Good” blackberry recipe contest will take place on Saturday,
Aug. 26. Those who want to take part in the contest can drop off their favorite recipes at 10 a.m. at the Coos Bay Elks on Central Avenue. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the winners will be announced no later than 2 p.m.
Each recipe entry should be sizable enough for at least six healthy tastes. Every entry must include a copy of a detailed recipe with credit given to the original source – for example Betty Crocker's Cook Book or great grandma Lulu's family recipe.
Recipes will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The winner and top contestants will receive prizes from downtown association members.
Local restaurants will also be joining in the celebration by offering their own favorite blackberry recipes. Organizers said to watch for a blackberry sign on the restaurants storefronts.
Examples of past
blackberry-related items available during the festival include blackberry pies and cobblers, blackberry smoothies and ice tea – as well as non-food items such as blackberry soap and blackberry candles.
Between the food, the art, the music and the activities, Coos Bay Downtown Director Boardman said the Blackberry Arts Festival turns into a fun day for everyone.
Music performances include Jeff Torrence at noon, Trent Beaver at 2 p.m. and Terry Rob at 4 p.m. on Saturday. On Sunday, Chris Coach will perform at noon and Ben Rice will perform at 2 p.m. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27. For more information about the Coos Bay Downtown Association visit www. coosbaydowntown.org.
Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli will perform at the Mingus Park Amphitheatre on Wednesday, August 23, at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s summer programming line-up. During the interactive program dancers will tell stories about nature through movement and music to honor their Aztec traditions. The event is free and open to the public. Based in Woodburn, Huitzilopochtli strives to teach indigenous Aztec culture and traditions through dance, music
Musical accompaniment is from John Adamson and Barbi Donovan is the costume designer.
Liberty Theatre on the Bay is an all-volunteer organization, and offers this free summer activity as an outreach to develop kids’ interest in theatre arts.
Pedder says that the youth in this production have incredible voices and are able to create harmonies that will delight the audience. The theater director says she hopes children learn more than what they bring to the show.
“I want them to come away more confident, more surefooted and maybe they learned how to dance a little bit too,” Pedder said.
“To get up on stage, bare your soul and to try something new is a strange thing to do. But if it's a part of your upbringing, then it doesn't seem so weird as you get older and it's easier to be yourself,” she said.
Even the audience becomes part of the show.
“When you come and see a show and you sit in an auditorium with people, your heartbeat will synchro-
and the arts. The group travels throughout the Northwest to participate in ceremonies, cultural exchanges and dance presentations to the public. More information about the group can be found on their website at https:// www.danzaazteca.org/.
For more information on other activities at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary. org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@ coosbaylibrary.org.
nize with the person that you're sitting next to. That shared experience is really tremendous and that is what we talk about show magic in theater, the way that things just sizzle across your skin when you watch it and nothing has touched you.”
Plus, the director said, the cuteness factor is off the scale.
“It’s a 20 on a scale of one to 10. Definitely come to support the kids, but also have that beautiful shared experience with your community,” she said.
Tickets to the shows are free for kids ages 12 and under, thanks to generous sponsorship from Three Rivers Foundation and the Coos County Cultural Coalition. All other tickets $20 with processing fee.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR is at the Liberty Theatre August 17 through 26 on Thursday and Friday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m.
To get tickets, go online at www. thelibertytheatre.org or call the box office at 541-756-4336. Box office hours are Tuesdays 11-1 PM and one hour prior to each performance.
The Oregon Hunters Association honored Avery Moe and Briley Courtright for their involvement and dedication to OHA’s mission by presenting them with OHA’s Youth Member of the Year Award.
Avery and Briley are cousins that help at all of OHA’s Tioga chapter activities. From bussing tables at the banquet and selling tickets, to assisting on youth projects, they help willingly while offering big smiles.
OHA announced the annual statewide awards at its Chapter Leadership Summit this month at Diamond Lake Resort, and chapters brought
back the awards to present to their successful nominees. Chapters and OHA state board members nominate and vote.
“OHA’s annual state-level awards are quite an honor for the recipients, because they were selected from an organization of 10,000 members and 26 active chapters,” said Dungannon. “But it’s a just a small token of appreciation for those who invest so much of themselves for what they believe in and care about.”
OHA volunteers annually tally more than 25,000 hours of service
OHA is the state’s largest Oregon-based pro-
hunting organization, with 10,000 members and 26 chapters statewide. Its mission is, “Protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat and hunting heritage.”
The Oregon Hunters Association honored Marcey Fullerton of Coos Bay, Oregon, for her involvement and dedication to OHA’s mission by presenting her with OHA’s Organizational Member of the Year Award.
Marcey is the current president of the Tioga Chapter. She works tirelessly on OHA projects,
and keeps the Tioga Chapter involved in a wide range of hunting, fishing, restoration, habitat, youth and adult activities. Over the years she has worked tirelessly to host a fantastic fundraiser, which has continuously sold out 5 to 7 weeks early each year seating 425. She also organizes an annual youth pheasant
hunt, youth outdoor skills day, does a weekly outdoor radio show, and volunteers with the local Tioga outdoors education 4H Club. To add to her resume, she taught hunters education classes for over 30 years.
The Tioga Chapter’s 2023 banquet netted $108,195, a record for the chapter and the
second-highest all-time net for any chapter in the state.
OHA announced the annual statewide awards at its Chapter Leadership Summit this month at Diamond Lake Resort, and chapters brought back the awards to present to their successful nominees. Chapters and OHA state board mem-
bers nominate and vote.
“OHA’s annual state-level awards are quite an honor for the recipients, because they were selected from an organization of 10,000 members and 26 active chapters,” said Dungannon. “But it’s a just a small token of appreciation for those who invest so much of themselves for what
they believe in and care about.”
OHA volunteers annually tally more than 25,000 hours of service.
OHA is the state’s largest Oregon-based pro-hunting organization, with 10,000 members and 26 chapters statewide. Its mission is, “Protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat and hunting heritage.”
In Spring 2023, the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $928,991 to 85 nonprofits in Southwestern Oregon, the largest amount of funding awarded in one cycle by the foundation.
Carma Mornarich, CCUIF’s Executive Director, had this to say, “Being able to assist even more non-profits than usual… fills us with gratitude. The work of nonprofit organizations is tireless, and highly important to our communities… Families, youth, education, shelter, food is what we’re about. Cow Creek are a giving people and a generous Tribe. We’re so pleased to partner in this effort with dedicated and professional nonprofit organizations to better Southwestern Oregon.” Waterfall Community Health Center is honored to be a Coos County grantee for CCUIF’s Spring 2023 cycle. Waterfall’s mission is to promote access to quality integrated health services that meet the needs of individuals with barriers to care on the Southern Oregon Coast. The dollars awarded from CCUIF will be used as flexible funding to meet social needs, not
already met by other social service agencies, at the discretion of Waterfall’s Traditional Health Workers (THWs). These THWs are trained to work with community members to identify specific health goals, and then develop a collaborative strategy and provide resources to help people meet those goals.
Research shows that 40-60% or more of a person’s health and well-being is determined by what are referred to as the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) which involve the conditions in which people live, work, and play. Individual's or family's social needs are a result of their SDoH and are often complex and interwoven. Individualized case management and flexible funding for resource assistance allow Waterfall’s THWs to meet individuals or families where they are, and help them get to where they want to be.
Waterfall is grateful for the generosity of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation and looks forward to using the funding awarded to meet social needs and make a positive impact on health for residents
in Coos County.
About Waterfall Community Health Center Waterfall Community Health Center (WCHC) is an accredited patient centered medical home offering primary, reproductive, behavioral, social, and school-based health services, as well as discounted pharmacy services. The mission of WCHC is to provide access to quality, integrated health services that meet the needs of individuals with barriers to care on the Southern Oregon Coast. The agency fulfills its mission by providing services to all community members, regardless of insurance, and offering sliding-fee scaled healthcare. WCHC maintains a full service, community-based practice location in North Bend and operates a mobile clinic, children’s therapy center and Autism Clinic in Coos Bay, as well as two state certified SchoolBased Health Centers (SBHCs): one on the campus of Marshfield High School, the other located at North Bay Elementary School.
About the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation
The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians has a long and proud history of giving to the communities in which they live and work. In 1997 the Tribe formalized this tradition of philanthropy by establishing a grant making Foundation. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, is a
private, independent foundation, representing the Tribe, and not to be confused with one of the Tribe’s many economic development endeavors, the Seven Feathers Resort. Each year the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation makes grants to eligible non-profit organizations
in communities in Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane counties.
Since its beginning, the Cow Creek Foundation has awarded more than $20 million dollars in grants to community non-profit organizations in the seven-county homeland territory.
May 28, 1929 – August 3, 2023
A chapel funeral for Ethel Daisy Stoddard, 94, of Coos Bay will be held Friday, August 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. with Rev. Deacon Peter A. Broussard of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be held in the family plot at McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho.
Daisy was born May 28, 1929 in Mackay, Idaho; the daughter of Leon Frank Stoddard and Grace Ann (Gilbert) Stoddard. She was delivered at home by midwife, Daisy LaRoque and was given the name Daisy. She passed away August 3, 2023 in Coos Bay, Oregon. She trained to become a Surgery Technician at Multnomah County Hospital in Portland from 1952 to 1956. She then trained and became a Radiologic Technologist, which brought her to McAuley Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon. She worked at McAuley Hospital for many years until the hospital was closed. She then began working at Bay Clinic in Coos Bay until her retirement in 1991
at the age of 62. Daisy loved being an X-ray tech taking great pride in her work. She especially enjoyed working with children.
She bought a small house in the Empire area and later traded for a duplex in North Bend. She always had a lovely yard and garden. Daisy enjoyed fishing, entertaining her friends, keeping her cars cleaned and polished, and loved her many cats. She was always ready to go beach combing in search of floats and agates. As an avid reader, Daisy spent many hours researching any subject she found interesting, especially gardening, history, and her beloved Idaho. A trip she took to New Zealand, Australia, and
October 5, 1938 – June 28, 2023
Roy Lee Walls went to be with his Savior on June 28, 2023. He died peacefully at home in Prescott, Arizona with his family holding his hand and murmuring words of love to him.
Roy was born October
5, 1938 in Shallow Water Texas to the late Louis and Mattie Walls. He is predeceased by
5 other siblings and his
1 surviving sister, Lena Pauley. He married his one and only love, Carol Ann Pauley on September 24, 1960. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2020 and Roy missed her profoundly.
Roy proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Okinawa during World War II. After his military service ended Roy worked for the State of California, as well as operated his own custom housing construction company.
He was a man of great
September 6, 1922 – August 1, 2023
Cremation rites have been held for Joel Kelly Fuller, 58, of Coos Bay under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary. Joel was born March 14, 1965 in Bandon, Oregon, the son of Ronald and Geraldine (Cox) Fuller. He passed away July 22, 2023 at his Coos Bay home.
and also worked as a lifeguard. He joined the Army “Airborne” where he continued boxing. After serving his country he began a career in construction and became a journeyman carpenter. He was a builder and a creator long after the workday ended.
other arts. He loved the out of doors and going camping, rock climbing, kite surfing and enjoying life.
faith who served his church and community in so many meaningful ways. Roy was a family man who always showered his love and support upon all that knew him. He was kind, generous and gracious to a fault. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved visiting and spending time with his beloved Over the Hill Gang members who were such a vital part of his life.
He is survived by his two children who adored him, Debra Cake-Barker (Michael) and Ronald (Patricia) Walls; as well as two grandchildren, Brittani Cake-Stafford (David) and Travis Cake (Sandra). Additionally, Roy was the great grandfather to Forrest Cake and Caleb Stafford. It goes without saying that all his family loved him unequivocally and he will be missed
the Fiji Islands, always remained a highlight in her life. After retirement, she traveled to Washington D.C. and the East Coast to enjoy the fall colors.
Daisy was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jimmy and Frank Jr.; and sister, Clistie.
Contributions in her memory may be made to FOCCUS 1611 Virginia Ave North Bend, OR 97459, Coos County Animal Shelter 92960 Southport Rd. Coos Bay, OR 97420 or the Marshfield High School Scholarship Fund PO Box 1541 Coos Bay, OR 97420.
Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Joel was raised and educated in Coquille and as a young teenager he mowed lawns for the elderly. He graduated from Coquille High School in 1983. He enjoyed sports, especially boxing
Joel was full of humor (always) and he never really grew up, nor did he want to. He liked to fly his drones and airplanes, loved bunny rabbits and was often seen with one. He enjoyed painting, photography, and many
June 2, 1963 – August 6, 2023
Stacey Anderson, 60, of Mapleton, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Stacey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dale and Carol Anderson on June 2, 1963. She moved to Oregon in the mid 80’s and began her career as a professional chef. Stacey shared her culinary arts throughout the Oregon coast at many different restaurants. She loved to create unique and tasty recipes, specializing in fresh seafood products from the Pacific.
Stacey is preceded in death by her parents, Dale Anderson and Carol Abuya; her
step-mother, Susan Anderson; and her brother, Caine Anderson.
Stacey is survived by her three children, Tammy (Daniel) Byers, Jesse Anderson, and Terri Anderson; her brothers, Ross Anderson and Micheal Anderson; a sister, Melissa Kuhlka; her grandchildren, Phaze, Sierra, James, Shaelee, Tearza, and Jesse; many nieces and nephews; as well as other family and close friends.
A small private gathering to scatter her ashes in the place she loved most in this world will be in the near future.
The family of Stacey
He is survived by his wife, Joni Fuller; his father, Ron and mother, Geraldine; his sisters, Kris and Ginger; brother, Nick; children, Eddie, Nathan, Veronica, Brittney, Mason, and Karli; several grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
more than words can express.
The family would like to sincerely thank all those who sent cards or called with their condolences.
Your kindness is very much appreciated. Roy’s ashes will be interred at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sacramento California. He will be placed with his beloved wife, Carol. A Celebration of Life for Roy will be at a later date.
wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the many people who loved and helped care for Stacey toward the end of her life. She loved you all and will be terribly missed in this world. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home.
The family of Patty Fitzpatrick Flett invites you to a Celebration of Life and potluck, Saturday, August 26, 2023, 1:00-3:00 PM at the Coos Bay Elks Lodge, 265 Central Ave., Coos Bay.
Patty was born January 26, 1951, in
Coos Bay and passed away June 16, 2023, in Coos Bay.
It is suggested that you drop off guests and park offsite.
For more information contact Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary 541 2674216.
A celebration of life for Claudia Jean Hutchinson, 80, of Coos Bay will be held from 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the North Bend Senior Center, 1470
Airport Lane in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals. com
A memorial service for Richard "Dick"
Joseph Besser, 81, of North Bend will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. with Pastor Mark Schiro officiating.
Dick was born November 7, 1941 in Mapleton, Minnesota and died May 14, 2023 in Coos Bay.
Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction
of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals. com
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Personals 302
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Recreational Vehicles 604
BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.
Wanted Autos 690
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Garage Sales 702
Yard Sale – Bridge Comm Church Fri Aug 18th 9-4 & Sat 19th 9-noon 9 mi east of MP on Hwy 42. Follow Signs. Lots of Misc – All proceeds go to the Christmas Children’s Shoebox Ministry!
TWIN CREEK RANCH
BLUEBERRIES. Open Aug. 1st. U-pick $2.25 lb, Pre-pick $5 lb. 7 days a week, 9 am - 8ish pm. 87432 Cranberry Creek Ln., Bandon. More information, call 541-404-4262.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY
UMPQUA BANK, Assignee of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
(MERS); Plaintiff, v. DOE 1 and DOE 2, being the occupants of or parties in possession or claiming any right to possession of the Real Property commonly known as 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420; DOE 3 and DOE 4, being the unknown heirs and devisees of Carol A. Reed, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint herein; RYAN T. REED aka RYAN TUPUA REED; ROCKY TANOAI REED; EDWARD JAMES NICOLS; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION; and OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY; Defendants. Case No. 23CV12431
SUMMONS TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CAROL
attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.
HERSHNER HUNTER, LLP\uc1\u10
By /s/Nancy K. Cary
Nancy K. Cary, OSB
902254
ncary@hershnerhunter.com
Of Attorneys for Plaintiff 675 Oak Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1475 Eugene, Oregon 97440
Telephone: (541)686-8511
Fax: (541)344-2025
First Publication Date:
August 11th, 2023
Published on August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
In the Matter of the Estate of:
CARL EUGENE HUMBLE, Deceased
Case No. 23PB06846
NOTICE Bandon School District is accepting proposals for Architect/Engineering consultation services to provide drawings & professional opinion on construction of a CTE building of which a covered pole building portion is already in place. Architect/ Engineer must be licensed & bonded for this type of work in the state of Oregon. The District invites qualified individuals or agencies to submit Proposals based upon the scope of the work contained in the RFP, which is available from Connie Roberts, Administrative Assistant, 541-347-4411. A site visit is recommended. Only sealed written proposals will be accepted and must be received at Bandon School District, 455 Ninth Street SW, Bandon Oregon no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 18, 2023. Work must be completed by November 10, 2023. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals. Proposals Due:
September 18, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CITY OF BANDON
EDISON AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS - REBID
Sealed bids for the construction of the Edison Avenue Pedestrian Improvements - Rebid for the City of Bandon (Owner) will be received by 2:00 pm PDT August 23, 2023
A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted.
All interested parties are invited to attend.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership (541) 2690732. Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.
com QuestCDN Project No. 8615243. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through QuestCDN.
Prospective bidders must be on the QuestCDN planholders list for bids to be accepted and receipt of Addenda. Bidders must prequalify five (5) days prior to the bid opening with the Owner.
The project consists of:
will be administered and enforced in accordance with state law and regulations. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner. Dated this 1st day of August 2023.
Owner: City of Bandon
By: Dan Chandler
Title: City Manager
Published on August 11 and 18, 2023
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
NORTH AVE lot, adjoins 4 new homes $95,000
HARRISON AVE Site
$75,000
Fred Gernandt David L. Davis Real Estate
1110 Alabama SE P O Box 533 Bandon, Oregon 97411
541-290-9444
Eight plus (8+) acres at the highly desired North Bank Lane area. Parcel offers unobstructed panoramic views the of rolling mountains and Coquille Valley. Excellent rural location only minutes to Coquille, 20 Minutes to Coos Bay, Bandon, Ocean/ Beaches and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. This is a pristine property to construct and enjoy your new home along with a quiet, rural lifestyle with wonderful valley views.
Contact Principal Broker Dan Cirigliano at 541.297.2427
MLS #23199853
Income Opportunity with this bay view home in North Bend. Main home is tri-level with the middle area being a kitchen that opens up to a deck outside to get the morning sun. 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths in main home. Two rentals with separate entrances bring in monthly income. $395,000
Cash. Call Norma Morrow, All Oregon Realty 541-551-0055
Warehouse/Retail space in Myrtle Point. 9,500 sf of space. Warehouse is 5,000 sf. Lots of road frontage.
Several display windows and 3 roll-up doors.
$575,000 Call Norma Morrow at All Oregon Realty 541-551-0055
A. REED (aka DOE 3 and DOE 4) IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty days after the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of the Complaint and the demand for relief are: The Plaintiff seeks to foreclose its trust deed on the subject real property described in the Complaint as described below in the amount of $101,193.48 plus interest, late charges, costs, advances, and attorney’s fees, and to cause the subject property to be sold by the Sheriff of Coos County, foreclosing the interests of all defendants in the real property with the proceeds applied to satisfy Plaintiff’s lien. The real property is described as follows:
Beginning at a point which bears South 89° 13´ West a distance of 100 feet from the iron pipe at the Northeast corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, thence running South 89° 12´ West along the North boundary of said Section 1, a distance of 81.2 feet; thence South 0° 47´ East 180 feet; thence North 89° 13´ East 82.5 feet; thence North 1° 12´ West 180 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, being a portion of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. Which currently has the address of 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY!
You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s
INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TODD HUMBLE has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of CARL EUGENE HUMBLE are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 10401 Rawlings Drive, Pensacola, FL 32514, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on August 18th, 2023.
Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520
Attorney for Personal
Representative
Personal Representative:
Todd Humble 10401 Rawlings Dr. Pensacole, Florida, 32514
Phone: (817) 991-4542
Email: 4enaam@gmail.com
Lawyer for Personal
Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 269-1123
Fax: (541) 269-1126
Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com
Published on August 18, 25, September 1 and 8, 2023
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Public Notice PERSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 08/22/2023
The sale will be held at 10:00am by BANDON AUTO REPAIR 385 Grand Ave SE, Bandon, OR 2001 GMC Sierra VIN = 1GTHK231X1F209290
Amount due on lien $15854.83
Reputed owner(s) RILEY BRITTNEY
COLLOON Published: August 11 and 18, 2023
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Requirements: Submit original with required signature and four copies of Proposal to: Shauna Schmerer, Bandon School District 455 Ninth Street SW Bandon, Oregon 97411. Proposals must be sealed, clearly addressed, and marked, “CTE building”. Facsimile or electronically transmitted Proposals will not be accepted. Late Proposals will not be reviewed. Full copy of RFP: Call or email Connie Roberts at 541-347-4411, croberts@ bandon.k12.or.us, or pick up RFP at District office, Bandon School District, 455 Ninth St. SW, Bandon, Oregon, 97411.
Published on August 18, 2023
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of SYBIL ANN JURY Deceased, Case No. 23PB06851 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Richi Roane has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: August 18th 2023
Richi Roane Personal Representative 1890 Alderidge North Bend, OR 97459 (801) 556-3006
Published on August 18, 25 and September 1, 2023
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Construct approximately 378 lineal feet of new curb and gutter, 2,454 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 444 square feet of concrete driveway, and two (2) access ramps. Construct 108 lineal feet of new 12inch storm drain, 42 lineal feet of new 18-inch storm drain, one (1) curb inlet catch basin (Type CG3), and one (1) catch basin (Type G2) with outside drop connection. Other work includes archeological monitoring, demolition work, aggregate base, asphalt concrete pavement, pedestrian handrail, installation of pavement markings, striping, traffic control, and landscaping. Bids not fully completed in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders will not be considered. A Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid is required. Per ORS
279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. All bidders must be equal opportunity employers, provide proof of an employee drug testing program, be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and comply with all state and federal laws. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid, and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. Contractors and all subcontractors shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870
On AUGUST 28TH, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 1172 4th St NE, Bandon, OR 97411. The court case number is 21CV40242, where MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES ROBERT HARRIS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY ANN HARRIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CHARLES E. HARRIS; STATE OF OREGON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/
Published on July 28, August 4, 11 and 18, 2023
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Request for Proposals
Auditing Services
Notice is hereby given that RFP’s will be accepted by Bandon School District at the District Office, 455 9th st SW, Bandon, OR 97411 until 3:00 pm on September 18, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened.
Scope:
To furnish annual financial auditing services, technical advice & assistance for the District for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the district option for the following 4 years. Forms may be picked up at the above address or by emailing croberts@bandon. k12.or.us
The Bandon School District reserves the right to (1) reject any bids not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and (2) reject for good cause any or all bids that are not in the best interest of the District.
Dated: August 18th, 2023 Shauna Schmerer
Superintendent Bandon School District
Published on August 18, 2023
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August
South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start program for qualifying families for the 2023-2024 program year! We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child development, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our services are for pregnant participants to children age 5. Call us today at 541-888-3717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.
Fiddle at the Beach
8 am, through August 20th
Winchester Bay Community Center
Winchester Bay "Fiddle at the Beach" festivities begin on Thursday, August 17th and conclude on Sunday, August 20th. Held at the Winchester Bay Community Center on 5th Street, doors open at 8 AM with the coffee brewing. Jams all day, every day. Thursday
8/17 - OOTFA Members'
Dinner at 4 PM. Head chef Ruth Weyer will be preparing a Spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings. The evening stage show follows dinner at 6 PM. Friday
8/18 - Doors open at 8 AM with coffee brewing, jams all day, inside and out. Hot dogs served at noon. Friday Night is our contest night. Our featured theme this year is "Sea to Shining Sea-Across America".
So lots of great tunes to pick from...States, towns, rivers, lakes, monuments, waterfalls, landmarks... you name it...as long as it is in the good ol' USA. Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Prizes will be awarded! Saturday 8/19 - Doors open at 8 AM with the coffee brewing. Jams all day. Hot dogs served at noon. Stage show begins at 6 PM. Music afterwards???
The music concludes Sunday morning Aug 20 with a Gospel show which begins at 9 AM. Doors will open at 8 for coffee and warm up. The show will conclude once all who have signed up for a tune have played. The
event concludes with the clean-up of the Community Center. All who can stay and pitch-in are sure appreciated. "Many Hands Make Light Work".
Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers' Assn. hopes you are able to join us this year... we would simply love to have you be a part of this OOTFA District 5 Event.
Many local camping and motel accommodations available. INFO: 541347-4561 or dawndoreen@hotmail.com http://www.ootfa.org
Oregon Author Event: Kay Jennings
3:30 pm, August 18th Coos Bay Public Library Coos Bay Public Library will be holding a FREE program with author, Kay Jennings, of Estacada, Oregon. Kay will feature her latest book, Mourning Bay, the sixth novel in a series set in a fictional Coos County. The event will be held on Friday, August 18 at 3:30pm in the Myrtlewood Room at the Coos Bay Public Library and is open to all members of the public. Mourning Bay begins with the apparent suicide of a prominent local woman. But is it? Or is something else going on in the community?
The woman’s grief-stricken husband asks the police chief to further investigate, and he and his colleagues are soon drawn into a nightmare scenario. Learn more about Kay Jennings and her Port Stirling series at her website: www.kayjenningsauthor.com
Farm Art Market
5 pm, August 18th & 25th
Coquille Community Building
Farm Art Markey weekly at 5 pm on Fridays.
Beginning Friday, August 4th, continuing each Friday in August. Coquille Community Building, 115 N Birch Street. To off a marketplace for fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, arts and crafts, live music scheduled August 11th and 25th. Free, open marketplace where producers sell their wares.
Smokey & the Bandit
7:30 pm, August 18th
Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre presents: Smokey & the Bandit. Friday, August 18th at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Regular admission.
9-3 pm, August 19th
Dragonfly Farm
The Langlois Lions club will be hosting a yard sale booth at the Dragonfly Farm August 19th, Saturday 9 am-3pm. This is a multi-family yard sale event hosted by Dragonfly. Purpose: Fund raiser to show community support for a project to bring our kitchen up to Dept. of Agriculture standards. Community members will then be able to rent the kitchen to make their products to sell. Hence, it is hoped that this kind of accessibility can help promote small businesses in the community. We do also plan to make grant applications which often require evidence of community involvement. We would appreciate donations of gently-used items ( no clothes or large appliances, though small furniture pieces accepted). There will be a donation can available also. Please call D. McDermott to arrange a pick up or drop off. 541 348-2507, 541-251-1530
Friends of the North Bend Public Library
Used Book Sale
11-4 pm, August 19th
North Bend Public Library
The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will be holding their annual used book sale on Saturday, August 19 from 11:00-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books, DVDs, and CDs and will be located in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. The Friends’ Book Sale opens to the public starting at 11:00 AM. Paid members of the Friends of the North Bend Public Library will be admitted to the presale, which will run from 10:00-11:00 AM.
Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email friends.nb.lib@ gmail.com.
Splish, Splash, Summer Bash
4-6 pm, August 19th
The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a summer bash geared for young people and fam-
ilies at the Mingus Park Pool Saturday, August 19 from 4:00-6:00pm. Young people ages 18 and under are invited to celebrate summer with a free swim, pizza, and snacks. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult in the pool; all adults must be accompanied by a child. Each participant can pick up a free book to take home and enjoy throughout the rest of the summer. The event is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and find their voice. Beginning June 19 and continuing through August 19, participants of any age can participate in the summer reading bingo challenge, earning badges and entry into prize drawings. Participants who register will get a special prize for entering. This year, people can participate either online or using a paper bingo sheet. Challenge registration is available on the Library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library. For more information on other activities at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary. org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
Summer Massive Dance Party
8 pm, August 19th
The Old City Hall
The Coos Bass Collective is excited to present the Summer Massive dance party on August 19 8PMlate at The Old City Hall in Coos Bay, Oregon! DJs Blotto, Caidance, and Elly-D will be gracing the decks bringing you this summer's hottest dancehall, house, reggae, dubstep, reggaeton and so much more! Must be 21 or over to attend. $7 cash at the door. Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/2XDgMj03b
Plan, Shop, Save, Cook 11-1 pm, August 22nd & 23rd Coos Bay Public Library Plan, Shop, Save, Cook. 2-day workshop for TEENS. Save money at the grocery store and eat well on a budget. Tue & Wed Aug 22 & 23 In-person at Coos Bay Public Library from 11 am to 1 pm. 525 Anderson Rd, CB Registration required. Respond by 8/20/23: https://beaves.es/SVK
Many Lands, Many Dances Class
1 pm, August 22nd & 29th North Bend Public Library
Every Tuesday in August at 1:00 PM, Stacy Rose will offer her popular
dance class “Many Lands, Many Dances” at the North Bend Public Library. During the class, Stacy will teach attendees different folk dances from around the globe. In addition to instruction on the specific dance techniques, attendees can expect to hear folk music and learn cultural information relevant to each folk dance. This class is open to all ages and ability levels. Attendees can expect a judgement-free, beginner-friendly space. No special clothes or footwear are required. Attend in-person or register at www.tinyurl. com/5bfvmej9 to attend via Zoom. Registration is not needed for in-person attendance. Stacey Rose has been instructing folk dancing for over 20 years. She has led community dancing in a variety of settings, locally and on a national scale. In September of 2009, she began teaching a weekly international folk-dance class at Southwestern Oregon Community College. More information can be found at www. stacyrosedance.com. For more information about this program, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.
Artist Studio Group
10:30-3 pm, August 23rd, September 13th& 27th
Coos Art Museum
Artists looking for more studio space or to work with a community of other like-minded creative people, should join Pat’s artist studio group. Members have access to the Coos Art Museum classroom and the mentorship of our local artist Pat Snyder to enhance their creative journey! Age Range: adults. Media: All 2-D media except oils. Fee: (8 sessions) $75 members, $90 non-members. All skill levels welcome.
Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli
6:30 pm, August 23rd Mingus Park Amphitheatre Danza Azteca Huitzilopochtli will perform at the Mingus Park Amphitheatre Wednesday, August 23 at 6:30pm as part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s summer programming line-up. During the interactive program dancers will tell stories about nature through movement and music to honor their Aztec traditions. The event is free and open to the public.
Based in Woodburn, Huitzilopochtli strives to teach indigenous Aztec culture and traditions through dance, music and the arts. The group travels throughout the Northwest to participate in ceremonies, cultural exchanges and dance presentations to the public. More information about the group can be
found on their website at https://www.danzaazteca. org/. For more information on other activities at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary. org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.
Foods that Fight Cancer
10-11 am, August 24th Foods That Fight Cancer. Discover dietary factors that prevent cancer, enhance treatment and improve outcomes. Thu. Aug 24th Online webinar, 10-11 am, PST. Pre-registration not required. Join online: https://beav.es/ TA3
UnBook Club 1 pm, August 24th Book club without assigned reading for members to discuss their latest reads. Attend in-person or register at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/958309491
Community Cooking with the Co-op 5:30 pm, August 24th Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP every fourth Thursday at 5:30pm on Zoom (virtual meeting software). Next event: Thursday, August 24. Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! This time, Coos Bay Public Library’s own, Gene, will be featuring Black Bean Smash Burger. This event is FREE and open to everyone. For ingredients and access, please register by going to https://bit.ly/3powyqG
Monty Python & the Holy Grail
7:30 pm, August 24th
Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre presents: Thirsty Thursday!
Monty Python & the Holy Grail. Thursday, August 24th at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Regular admission.
Modern Life Skills for Older Adults: Bay Area Walk
2 pm, August 28th
A program for older adults and the people who love them held the first Monday of the month. This month, Tom Baake will join us to discuss local walking trails. Attend in-person or register to attend virtually at https://tinyurl. com/8mfd54h.3
Workshop on Paleo/ Vegan Smoothies 3:30 pm, September 12th North Bend Public
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, the historic Egyptian Theatre will host the Clean Comedy Show. This comedy show will feature Tennessee comedian Lee Hardin and local comedian Joanna Goslin.
Hardin has been across the country and has shared the stage with comedians such as Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, and Nate Bargatze. Hardin’s work was released on DryBar Comedy, in 2019, with a special called “Not Quite A Grown Up.”
Hardin sees providing humor to people through his craft as an act of service, adding that work in the comedy
field is best approached with a selfless attitude.
“It’s kind of wild that you have thoughts in your head, you put ‘em on paper, tell ‘em into a mic in front of a room full of strangers and they all can laugh.” Hardin said. “It's equally terrifying and rewarding, and I think what keeps me going is that it’s nice you can bring some joys and temporary happiness into people’s lives for a little bit.”
Hardin has also performed on television, having been featured on The Mike Huckabee Show. He has a podcast called, “The Lee Hardin Podcast” on Spotify. The content includes Hardin
having fellow comedians on as guests and talks about his love for wrestling. As a fan of punk rock music, Hardin has also featured musicians as guests on the show. Joanna Goslin delights audiences with her quick wit and observational style. She was voted “Class Clown” in high school and has been making people laugh ever since. Joanna calls southwestern Oregon home where she lives with her husband and three daughters. The doors and box office will open one hour prior to performance. Tickets available online at www.egyptiantheatre. events.
Library
On Tuesday, September 12 at 3:30 PM, the North Bend Public Library will host a nutritional workshop led by Cheryl O'Dell of Natural Grocers. During the workshop, Cheryl will discuss how to create vegan smoothies for a paleo diet. She will share recipes and inform attendees about the benefits of paleo and vegan diets. Cheryl O’Dell holds a Master of Science Degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. Her passion is engaging with the local community to
achieve their health goals by helping them establish healthy habits that align with their individual lifestyles. When not at Natural Grocers, Cheryl enjoys spending time in the natural areas of Coos Bay and participating in the region's local festivities. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.
Parkinson’s Support Group
1-2:30 pm, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th & December 14th Coos Bay Fire Depart-
ment Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson’s disease? You are not alone. Join us for a support group to share, learn and connect with others navigating Parkinson’s. This group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, family and friends. The support group begins on March 9th and will meet on the second Thursday of the month, 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Coos Bay Fire Department, 450 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay. Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. This group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) working
to address issues faced by Parkinson’s patients and their families. To find out more about PRO’s services or to support our programs, go to: www. parkinsonsresouces.org
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
1 pm, September 19th
North Bend Public Library
On Tuesday, September 19, the North Bend Public Library will celebrate "International Talk Like a Pirate a Day." The Library will have pirate-themed activities for all ages to enjoy. At 1:00 PM, musical guest Starboard Watch will perform a selection of sea shanties
in the Library. Library patrons can show their pirate spirit as much or as little as they want. Costumes are encouraged but not expected! For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.
Older Adults on Medicare Enrollment 2 pm, September 25th
North Bend Public Library
On September 25 at 2:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative will cohost a workshop on Medicare Enrollment. This work-
shop is part of our monthly series “Modern Life Skills for Older Adults.”
Tilyne Godinez of AAA/ SCBED and Jodi Delsere of Willamalane Park and Recreation District will discuss the necessary steps for enrolling in Medicare. They will also answer questions and provide further resources for individuals needing additional assistance navigating Medicare enrollment. A resource table with related services and program materials from local organizations will be available during the program. Attendees can
BY TOBIA COCHRAN Coquille Police Department
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and better places to live. This year National Night Out was held on August 1. It was a great event with an exceptional turnout. The Coquille Police Department was excited to be able to serve the community with free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks. We estimate that around 1,000 people joined and took part in the fun of National Night Out!
This event would not have been possible without the generous donations and support of our local community. Everything that was offered to the community of Coquille was free. We would like to thank the following sponsors for making this year’s event possible:
McKay’s Market Myrtle Point
First Community Credit Union
Kathy Skiles with Davis and Juul Insurance
First Community Insurance
River Cities Reality
Coquille Tire
Northwest Natural Gas
Bigfoot Beverages
Colleens
Coquille Les Schwab
Coquille Valley Hospital
Umpqua Bank
We would also like to give a special thanks to the City of Coquille staff, Coquille Chamber, Coquille Rotary, Coquille Odd Fellows, and Rebekahs for all their help.
National Night Out was a great event with fun community games and events for the whole family! The City of Coquille offered free swimming and free skating. This is an exciting event that we look forward to hosting and organizing as we continue to build a better partnership between the community and first responders. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
“For Joe and I,” “I am well” and “so fun” are topping readers’ peeve lists this month. First up, reader Louise: “My big pet peeve is those who say, ‘It was a great trip for Joe and I.’ … I want to scream, ‘You wouldn't say it was a great trip for I.' It's ‘me’!"
There are several standards of correctness in English. Grammar is one. Idiom, or common usage, is another.
A subject pronoun like “I” in an object position is ungrammatical, but you can’t say it’s 100% wrong because it’s idiomatic. Still, to anyone who cares about grammar, it’s bad form. Plus, it’s a minor tragedy because people who say “for Joe and I” usually choose “I” because they’re trying to be grammatically correct — and failing. To get these right, follow Louise’s model: Try the sentence without the other person: “A great trip for I” is clearly wrong, so that’s how you know the most grammatical choice is “It was a great trip for Joe and me.”
Reader Mike is peeved by the phrasing “where is it at?” “It grates like fingernails on a chalkboard,” he writes. Over the years, a lot of people have told me they feel the same way. As an editor whose job is to delete needless words, I understand their reaction. The “at” at the end of “where is it” is unnecessary. But unnecessary isn’t quite the same as being
wrong, exactly. Consider “where is it at” to be a casualism that rubs a lot of people the wrong way. Sherry wrote to ask about people who use “so fun” instead of “so much fun.” “Isn’t that grammatically incorrect to leave out the word ‘much’?” she asked. Actually, it’s OK. When we say, “so much fun,” we’re treating “fun” as a noun. Think of “so much money,” “so much food,” “so much trouble.” The word “much” automatically signals that a noun will follow. And “fun” is indeed a noun. But, like so many other words in English, “fun” isn’t just one part of speech. It’s several, including an adjective. In “a fun day,” for example, “fun” is modifying the noun “day,” meaning it must be an adjective. Can you use an adjective after “so”? Definitely. She’s so smart. That movie is so good. Our day was so fun.
Reader Katie doesn’t like when people who’ve been asked “How are you?” respond with “I am well.” “It’s grammatically incorrect,” she writes. That’s a new one on me. Most people I’ve spoken to believe the opposite: that it’s wrong to say, “I’m good,” and grammatical to say, “I’m well.” But almost everyone with an opinion on this subject misunderstands the grammar.
We’re all taught that “well” is an adverb. So you would use it to modify a verb like “doing” in “How are
you doing?” “I’m doing well.” That’s correct. But “well” is also an adjective with many definitions, including “in good health.” So “I’m well” is grammatical.
As a response to “How are you doing,” “I’m good” is a little fuzzier. “Good” can also mean “in good health,” but that’s not one of its primary definitions. So when you say, “I’m good,” people could take it to mean you’re saying you’re well behaved or skilled at something — even though your answer was a grammatically correct way to say your health is good. Reader Dick had a question about a sentence that appeared in this column when I said of writers: “none of them think that two apostrophes go in ‘men’s clothing.’” Dick asked: “Why do you use the plural ‘think’ rather than the singular ‘thinks’?” My answer: because I wasn’t thinking. Technically, “none” can be singular or plural, depending on the writer’s intent. But in a column about grammar, it’s best to treat “none” as a singular: none thinks it’s OK. If I had it to do over again, I’d write “none of them thinks.”
— June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@aol.com.
Do you conquer problems or do they conquer you? It’s attitude that determines whether you are a victor or a victim. Your age, education, financial status, or social standing don’t matter. There are victors and victims from every background. Victors are not special. They are not better than others.
Victors know “they can” whereas victims are convinced “they can’t.”
Whether you are a victor or victim is up to you. However, victims argue this is not the case. They claim they have no control over their circumstances.
They believe some people are luckier than others or have more fortunate situations. A
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One hundred years ago this week, America was in mourning. The president had suddenly died, and Hollywood was about to collapse. The two were linked in the greatest failure you’ve never heard of. Everything that could go wrong did.
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. The forces that culminated in that spectacularly miserable summer were set into motion the year before.
Hollywood had a huge PR problem in 1922. The movie industry was under attack after a seemingly endless string of scandals.
First, actor and director William Desmond Taylor was fatally shot in his home. Suspects included some of Tinsel Town’s biggest names. Yet, his murderer was never identified.
Then there was box office darling Mabel Normand, whose life was a train wreck. Implicated in Taylor’s death, her cocaine addiction was notorious.
But the biggest scandal of all (pun intended) was Fatty Arbuckle. The fat funnyman was a major star, on a level with Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford. He was also infamous for serious drinking and partying.
But nobody was laughing when a model, minor movie actress party girl died after being raped at a drunken party in a San Francisco hotel in September 1921. Arbuckle was charged with manslaughter. His 1922 trial unleashed a tidal wave of damning insights into Hollywood’s decadent, self-indulgent lifestyle. Although Arbuckle was acquitted, the damage was immense. His career ruined, movie moguls feared he would take the entire industry down with him.
Local censorship boards were suddenly popping up and
screening movies. Their unanimous verdict: Too much smut!
Then what moviemakers fear most happened. Ticket sales dropped. The handwriting was on the wall. The industry had to clean up its act, pronto.
Hollywood rolled into action. It created the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America and tapped no-nonsense former postmaster general Will Hays to run it. His office approved every film to guarantee it was squeaky clean.
But that wasn’t enough. The industry had to show Americans their angst was unfounded. So it did what Hollywood does best — it put on a show. And not just any show, but the biggest, loudest, flashiest of them all. A world’s fair.
They had done wonders for Chicago in 1893, St. Louis in 1904, and San Francisco in 1915 and were big moneymakers, too. This fair would showcase the New Hollywood while letting everyday folks meet the stars.
But that still wasn’t enough. Organizers wrapped their show of shows in the American flag. Somebody pulled out a history book and found 1923 was the 100th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine. Problem solved.
(If you were doodling during history class, President James Monroe proclaimed the United States wouldn’t tolerate Europe interfering in the Western Hemisphere.)
With great fanfare, it was announced that the American Historical Revue and Motion Picture Exposition would be held in Los Angeles from July 2 through August 6, 1923. They had no idea they were following the same path as a future Hollywood blockbuster: Titanic.
Some Hollywood whiz kid decided to promote the event with a special commemorative half-dollar coin. That had
been done for the Chicago and San Francisco world fairs; why not for Hollywood’s?
But Congress had to approve the limited-edition coin. And given Hollywood’s sinking popularity, Congress was reluctant to fling its arms around the movie industry. So the moguls showered money on Capitol Hill, and — viola! — the silver 1923 Monroe Doctrine Centennial Half Dollar was approved. Nearly 275,00 were struck.
But the public didn’t buy it. By opening day, only 27,000 were sold. The rest were dumped into general circulation, infuriating folks who had paid $1 each for their coin.
Even worse, the public didn’t go to the fair. Organizers tried to make things interesting. Different historically themed live shows were featured nightly, such as “Montezuma and the Fall of the Aztecs.” But nobody cared about the Aztecs. Or history, for that matter. The few attendees who showed up wanted to see movie stars in the flesh.
Clearly, organizers hadn’t done their marketing homework. They had projected 1 million visitors. Barely 300,000 attended — and that was only because tens of thousands of free tickets were given to teenagers in the closing weeks.
The moguls had one last ace up their sleeve. President Warren Harding was scheduled to visit on August 6. That, they confidently believed, would drive a late spike in visitation.
And it might have — if Harding hadn’t died unexpectedly in San Francisco on August 2. The last hope of the fair’s success died with him.
And so they called, “That’s a wrap!” on the American Historical Revue and Motion Picture Exposition. In a final insult, the fair lost money. It was a total flop from beginning to end.
victim will point out that there’s nothing they can do to improve their situation.
Victors don’t make excuses. They don’t complain. Victors look at whatever problems are before them and then seek solutions.
They work with what they have and start from where they are. Victors understand they have the ability to take control of their destiny.
You can choose to be a victor even if you are used to being a victim. Start with your self-perception. Visualize yourself as a victor, overcoming any obstacles you encounter. Don’t worry about not having an immediate solution. With a victor’s mindset, you will discover the answers you need.
As a victor, you are not susceptible to naysayers who provide you with a litany of reasons why you won’t succeed.
As a victor, you are immune to ridicule. You don’t have a need to convince anyone of your chances for success.
Instead, you simply stay focused on achieving your goal.
Victors know every problem has a solution and they are determined to find it. They look at problems from every angle. They break problems down to simplify them. They consider all possible solutions.
You are a victor when you automatically think, “I can,” rather than, “I can’t.” You purge your self-talk of negatives. You never discourage
yourself with a constant barrage of pessimistic thoughts.
As a victor, you understand that anything is possible. Within you lies the power to achieve your dreams. You have more potential than you realize. Any limits you feel are self-imposed.
For you, failure is not an option. You know that failure only occurs when you give up. Setbacks are normal, providing an opportunity to grow. You learn from your mistakes rather than becoming discouraged.
Victors are always honest, ethical, and moral. They don’t take advantage of or cause harm to anyone. Victors harness the power of attraction. They treat
others with kindness, respect, and consideration.
A victor’s success is not at the expense of someone else. Being a victor is not selfish nor does it cause other people to suffer. There’s no reason to be jealous of a victor. Anyone and everyone can achieve that status.
As you know, time goes by too fast. Being a victor enables you to get the most out of life. Too many people fail to live their dreams because they think and act like victims. The only thing stopping you is yourself.
If you don’t feel like a victor, objectively assess your thoughts and actions. Identify those areas which need adjustment. When
things have consistently not been going your way, look in the mirror to determine the role you are playing. The past is over. What’s important is the course you will take from today forward.
Life is about making choices. It’s up to you to decide whether you will be a victor or a victim. The path you follow is up to you. No one else can or should pick it for you. Be determined to think and act like a victor from this moment on.
Bandon's first high school building, which was built around 1895, was abandoned once the central school was built, and in 1922, members of American Legion Post 26 made their plans known to buy the old school house (first photo).
The Post had made an "offer to the Bandon school district for the purchase of the old school building on the hill near the Coast Guard station, that has stood vacant for a number of years. Their offer for the building and ground is $1,000," said an article in the Feb. 16, 1922, Western World.
"It is understood that the purpose of buying the property is to convert it into what might be termed a memorial community clubhouse, which while under the control and ownership of the Legion would be available for all public functions and would therefore be of general public benefit to the community."
An article two years later tells more about the purchase.
"Bandon Post ..... is one of the most aggressive organizations in Southern Coos and Northern Curry counties. It has property holdings totaling about $7,000, comprised mostly of its fine club house which is located on one of the most choice lots in Bandon overlooking the river and the ocean.
"It has been through the united and tenacious efforts of about 30 or 40 ex-service men
of this section that the boys are now able to enjoy their fine club and post facilities.
"The Post was organized in 1919 and like its members at that time was without means. There was a period of about two years when there was no place they could call home. It met at different halls in the city and after having accumulated considerable equipment and paraphernalia, records, etc., the hall they were using burned, together with all the property of the legion."
It was then that they incorporated and bought the old school house. The Post had 38 paid members in 1923.
The second photo was taken in November of 1977 of a huge Douglas Fir log unloaded at Moore Mill.
"The log came from the east fork in the Sitkum area and was 89 inches in diameter by 20 feet in length and represented only a portion of the total tree. The log was so large that it was loaded on a lowboy trailer using bunk locks to hold the log on the trailer. The log was too large to be hauled legally on a normal truck.
"By comparison, if all the wood were solid, the whole tree would produce enough lumber to build nearly eight houses, as the average 2-bedroom house utilizes about 5,000 board feet for framing. The log above scaled 7700 board feet. Unfortunately, some of the wood was not solid, Jim Russell, the Bureau scaler noted, so he cut
five feet, three inches off the scale. The rest of the tree, which totaled 40,000 board feet was hauled to Bandon by conventional trucks. Coos Trucking driver Harold Jensen is pictured.
In June of 1965 the Bandon Fire Department (third photo) hosted chiefs and members from coastal towns and fire districts as far north as the Florence Rural Fire Protection District to study the characteristics of gorse as a fire hazard.
An isolated patch of gorse (Irish Furze) on Beach Loop was ignited by Bandon Fireman Howard Tucker to show visitors that although still in the "green stage" the gorse could become fully aflame in a few minutes. Gorse was new to many firemen from the area to the north, where infestations of the beautiful but inflammable shrub were reported to be on the increase, according to the June 3, 1965, Western World article. Behind Tucker, from right, are firemen Fred Cox, Buster Jacobs, Pete Goodbrod and, I think, Ron Haga.
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A Port Orford couple were killed, and a Bandon woman was critically injured Wednesday evening in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 101 north of Bandon near milepost 249.
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, a southbound Subaru Outback, operated by Wayne Lannin, 79, of Port Orford, and a north bound Peterbilt and
loaded chip trailer, operated by Daniel Warren Niehoff, 42, of Coos Bay, sideswiped each other causing the Subaru to lose control. It began a sideways slide and crossed into the north bound lane, where it collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Connie Chase-Hill, 52, of Bandon.
Lannin and his 79-year-old wife, Melinda, died at the scene. Connie Chase-Hill suffered severe injuries. The truck driver was not injured. The state police report said lane usage was considered the contributing factor to the crash, but it is still being investigated.
Wayne Lannin's daughter posted a tribute to the couple, indicating that Lannin had been a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, and later flew for the LA County Fire Department. His wife was a retired emergency room nurse. The couple, who had been married 46 years, were well known in Port Orford where they had retired on Vista Drive.
In another tragic accident which occurred above Powers Friday, a 21-year-old USFS firefighter was killed when the crew vehicle he was riding in crashed. Benjamin Charles Sapper, 21,
was working as a firstyear crew member on the Gold Beach Ranger District. He was from Boulder, Colo.
A group of local fire and law enforcement personnel escorted the fallen firefighter to the mortuary in Coquille.
Firefighters were called to the Panter property south of Bandon last week after a new park model home belonging to Matt and Angel Panter caught fire and burned. Their two dogs were lost in the blaze.
Fire Chief Lanny Boston said the park model was new and that the couple had lived in it for less than a month.
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During the fire, Matt's father, Terry Panter, suffered a medical emergency and was transported to the hospital.
Gravel Point is the name of a new development to be built by Perk Development, LLC., (Bandon Beach Ventures) in the Beach Loop area. It will be located on a 24.78 acre parcel,
situated east of Beach Loop Drive, south of Face Rock Drive, and north and west of the existing Carter Street terminus. It will feature a 110-room hotel with guest rooms and amenities including a lounge, spa, guest breakfast room, and valet.
A pedestrian skybridge will connect to Dune Lodge with amenities including three meeting rooms, a lounge, bar, dining facilities and valet; plus 32 villa suites of two different configurations. All guest and staff parking will be in the lower level parking garage under each lodge, with access to the villa suites provided by a golf cart transit system.
A liquor license for
the former Lloyd's Cafe building on Second Street is being sought by the new owners, Damon Weatherill and Rick Jackson. Jackson is the owner of the Shoestring Cafe in the Continuum Center building, and Weatherill owns the newly remodeled building across the street where he and Archie Garrett have plans to open Bandon Sushi. The new business, Old Town Tap and Grill, will seat 40 in the restaurant and 30 in the lounge, according to plans submitted to the city council by Jackson and Weatherill.
I've learned that all five of the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort's 18-hole courses landed in the top 16 of America's 100 Greatest Public Courses from Golf Digest. What a great tribute!
Of the six first place winners from Oregon in the American Cheese Society's Judging and Competition, three were from Bandon's Face Rock Creamery, including its clothbound cheddar, smoked cheddar and peppercorn harvest clothbound cheese. Tillamook had one first for its extra sharp cheddar and Don Froylan Creamery of Salem earned two first places.
Face Rock's clothbound cheddar was rated in the overall top 15 ... a prestigious finish among the total of 1,454 cheeses judged.
The Coos County Sheriff's Office posted this week that fentanyl has surpassed methamphetamine as the most frequent drug involved in overdose deaths in Oregon. The amount of
fentanyl seized in Oregon increased from 690 counterfeit pills in 2018 to more than 2 million in 2022.
In Oregon, fentanyl is more commonly seen in blue pills made to look like oxycodone. A very small amount can cause someone to overdose and die.
If you have called my landline in the last two and a half years and left me a message, I am sorry that I did not return your call. I did not have an answering machine associated with my landline, and was not aware that it automatically had a voice mail attached, much like a cell phone. The doctor's office called me last week and said that she had called earlier and I had not returned her call. I said, that is impossible, I do not have an answering
machine. Unfortunately she was right, and when I finally was able to access the voice mail, there were 57 messages dating back two and a half years. Some were about city business and others about my history column, but most people asked me to return their call.
I even received a call from the late Lorna Salt thanking me for some photos I had sent to her and Chuck. Another woman invited me to have lunch with her if I would just set the date.
I went through a lot of emotions as I listened to the calls and became sadder and more embarrassed by each call. What can I say, but sorry!
Times section of the Aug. 1 Times headlined "A Drug User's Paradise," sent to me by my pal Bo Shindler. The Times had sent several reporters to Portland to do a story on the problems caused by Ballot Measure 110 which decriminalized user-grade amounts of hard drugs like meth, heroin and cocaine...in a first for the country. Next week I will share some of what the Times reporters found in Oregon's largest city and what happens when drug use is rampant and unchecked.
Isn’t it amazing how quickly time passes and what is important to community life changes? Do you remember Western Auto or the Emporium or the Hub in downtown Coos Bay? Change, that is directed with vision, can chart a course to a great future.
In a study about nations, it was asked, is a nation’s positive image of its future a function of its success or is its success a function of its positive image of its future? What they found was, in all cases, significant vision preceded significant success. Many nations
began their climb to greatness without the right resources, population base or strategic advantages. What they did have was a detailed, extensive and significant vision of what they could become. This is also true about communities, businesses and even you. So, how about helping detail our vision for Oregon’s Bay Area.
What are the most noticeable differences you would like to see here in the next 10 years? What would be different? How will the population mix differ from what it is now? What lifestyle changes have taken place?
How will these differences affect your city? How will local government be different? What would it be like to live here?
What would be the same?
We are coming into election year 2024, with some campaigning already beginning. You can make your biggest impact on that future by voting. Understand what motivated each candidate to run for office. What is their vision for our Bay Area? What role do they think business plays in ensuring a positive future for Oregon’s Bay Area and Coos County. What do they see as the greatest challenges we face in keeping
our community livable while growing and progressing?
What professional experience, business activities or community involvement do they believe best demonstrates their skills as an effective leader, policy maker and gifted with the ability to form collaborate partnerships? This is really a first step in creating our own future. Find the answers, support the candidates who voice them and vote!
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, remember Our Business is Helping Your Business and like us on Facebook.
Last week, Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade directed the Oregon Elections Division to implement an administrative rule, providing guidance to candidates on Measure 113. The rule clarifies that Measure 113 disqualifies legislators with 10 or more unexcused absences during the 2023 legislative session from running for legislative seats in the 2024 election. This interpretation is consistent with legal advice provided to the Secretary of State by the Oregon Department of Justice.
“It is clear voters intended Measure 113 to disqualify legislators from running for reelection if they had 10 or more unexcused absences in a legislative session,” said Secretary Griffin-Valade. “My decision honors the voters’ intent by enforcing the measure the way it was commonly understood when Oregonians added it to our state constitution.” Measure 113 states that 10 or more unexcused absences “shall disqualify the member from holding office as a Senator or Representative for the term following the election after the member’s current term is completed.” Some have suggested this language means a senator who accumulated disqualifying absences in 2023 would be able to run in 2024 but be prohibited from running in 2028.
The courts, however, have emphasized that the text of adopted ballot measures must be interpreted in a way that is consistent with the voters’ intent. And voters universally understood Measure 113 would prohibit legislators who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences during a legislative session from holding office in the immediate next term.
There are numerous materials supporting this interpretation. For example, the explanatory statement for Measure 113 in the voters’ pamphlet says the Measure disqualifies the legislator “from holding term of office after the legislator’s current term ends.” The Ballot Title states the Measure disqualifies the legislator from holding the “next term of office.” The Result of a “Yes” vote statement similarly provides that the legislator is disqualified from holding the “term following current term of office.”
Contemporaneous news reports are also consistent. For example, the Oregonian wrote on November 8, 2022 that legislators who run afoul of the measure “will be disallowed from serving in the Legislature during the subsequent term.” Similarly, the Lebanon Local News wrote in all caps that the measure would “BAN LEGISLATORS WITH 10 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES FROM SERVING NEXT TERM.” Arguments from the measure’s proponents also support this reading.
The Secretary found no suggestion prior to enactment – in the voters’ pamphlet, media, or otherwise – that the measure was understood or intended to allow absent legislators to serve an additional term after accumulating too many absences, and then be disqualified the term after that.
Voters intended the measure to prohibit legislators from holding the next term in office, and the Secretary has chosen to uphold the voters’ intent and apply Measure 113 to the 2024 election.
Scott Lee Clark, 48, of Coos Bay, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440 www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Annette Liess, 84, of Florence (formerly of Reedsport) passed away on July 23, 2023.
Carolyn Jane Holman, 83, of Coos Bay, passed away July 31, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267- 3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Stephen Curtis Johnson, 79, of North Bend, passed away August 2, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Ronald Edward Dean, Jr., 67, of Port Orford, died August 3, 2023 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.
C. Carmel Andersen, 87, of Coos Bay died August 4, 2023 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals. com
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Carlene M. Robertson, 63, of Lakeside, passed away on August 6, 2023 in Reedsport. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Diana L. Berger, 71, of Coos Bay died August 7, 2023 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Jack E. Hoffman, 83, of North Bend, passed away on August 8, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Drew James Davis, 41, of Coos Bay, passed away August 8, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Kathleen Anne Haynes, 63, of North Bend, passed away on August 9, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals. com
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area, we were incredibly honored to be selected for the opening show,” they said.
The creative space is also the backdrop for RoseHips Mindful Movement yoga studio.
Yoga instructor Erica Street is offering live and online classes as well as private sessions inside the gallery. She is aiming to provide fun, safe and intelligent movement in an inclusive and welcoming community through Rose Hips Mindful Movement.
Photographer and Gallery owner Hoobler said he is very thankful for the support and encouragement from his fellow artists, business
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“At first, it didn't feel that way, for us at least. Those first paintings weren't very good, but we enjoyed the process so much that we were already thinking about the next painting before we had finished the first. Before long, we were painting three, sometimes four, oil paintings a week,” Nelson said.
The practice paid off.
“I started feeling comfortable with the new technique and loved the new expansive scenes that I was able to create. My style continued to develop as I worked on playing with light and color,” Zimmerman said.
More recently, Zimmerman said she’s been painting scenes based local landscapes, such as Sunset Bay, the Siuslaw and Cape Arago.
“I’m still honing my style and am excited to see how it continues to grow and change as I grow and change as an artist,” she said.
The couple has sold their paintings locally
partners and community members during the opening of AKI Studio and Gallery, and encourages locals to support everyone in the arts community.
He said the hours and operations inside the building will continue to evolve and will grow to showcase the work of artists from a variety of mediums.
More information can be found on the AKI Studio and Gallery Facebook Page or on Instagram at akinorthbend. To join an email list, contact akigallerycoosbay@gmail.com.
The gallery is located at 1997 Sherman Ave, North Bend. A schedule and overview of yoga classes can be found at rosehipsmindfulmovement.com.
City Park was the scene of a very successful National Night Out celebration Aug. 1, spearheaded by the Bandon Police Department, with a number of business sponsors contributing to make it such a huge success. painting seriously during the pandemic. They watched reruns of Bob Ross painting online and deciding to take Bob up on his declaration that "you can do it too."
and at pop up markets in Portland. Nelson said he also recently got into live painting, working on an oil painting during live events.
“I really enjoyed incorporating elements of that particular moment onto the canvas: the flow of a spontaneous conversation becomes the action in the color of the sky, a hearty laugh becomes a series of clouds, a couple new friends are trees on the horizon. Inspiration comes in many forms and it is exciting to find new sources,” he said.
The painting partners said they are excited to take the next step as artists showcasing their work in their first exclusive show.at the AKI Gallery.
“We have presented our work in group shows in the past, such as the Coos Art Museum's Biennial, but this is the first show where it is solely our paintings,” Nelson said.
Those interested in viewing and purchasing art from the Healing Trees Artists can visit the AKI Studio and Gallery in North Bend. More information about the artists can also be found at www.healingtreesart. com.
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Our daughter (age 21) has made a series of bad choices and failed relationships since she was 16. She went to college and quit (twice), joined the Air Force and hated it, but managed to get a "general discharge." At age 19, she had a baby with a high school dropout and violent drug abuser. They've had an on/off relationship. He has pushed, shoved and outright hit her, destroyed two of her phones, hit her sister and smashed her phone. He took my daughter's car while fleeing the police, leaving her and the baby stranded. We have paid countless sums of money for an attorney and sent her more to get her car. She has lied and deceived us on her relationship status. We wanted to believe our daughter. Now they are back together! We sent the police for a wellness check, and they say she is OK. As you can imagine, we are heartbroken. Our other children are doing well and keep me sane. When people ask about our kids, what do we say about her? I want something simple to end the questioning. "She's back with her loser boyfriend, and I don't know where or what she's doing"? Is there any hope to make peace in our family?
When asked about your daughter, either tell the questioner your daughter is back with her boyfriend (omitting the fact that he is a drug-abusing, violent loser) or be truthful and reveal that you are "estranged." You do not have to go into more detail than that. You may find, to your surprise, that the questioner has a similar family situation. As to whether there's hope that your daughter will finally reunite with the rest of the family, it may take a long time, but at some point, she may decide to do that. However, it may not happen until her boyfriend starts to abuse their child.
My husband and I have been retired for almost 10 years. We moved to a coastal resort area we love. However, we have noticed that these retired couples/singles are extremely competitive and mostly a bunch of one-uppers. Is this common in all retirement communities? Does everyone need to have their last hurrah and wave the "I made it" flag? We have met only a handful of people who don't always talk about themselves and their achievements, recent purchases, upgrades to their property and genius children/grandchildren. We have never met so many narcissistic people in our lives. We have always thought that everyone puts their pants on the same way, so we just lay low and steer clear of these people. Any advice would be appreciated.
Maintain your relationships with that handful of folks who can carry on a conversation without bragging. Be sociable with everyone, and see the braggarts less often. Most folks who behave this way do it out of insecurity. Enlarge your social circle. Cultivate relationships with people whose values more closely align with yours.
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Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman are sending out a recruitment notice for volunteer camp hosts at three Douglas County parks and campgrounds. Volunteer camp hosts are needed for the following parks/campgrounds:
These camp host positions are available immediately and will run for four to six months or possibly longer. Individuals interested in applying to be a volunteer camp host can email or call the Douglas County Parks Department at the information provided below. Camp hosts are responsible for being park ambassadors; assisting park patrons; cleaning restroom facilities; checking in guest(s); minor maintenance of outdoor facility; restocking supplies; picking up litter, cleaning day use areas and seeking compliance with park rules.
While this is a volunteer position there are a few perks of being a Douglas County Parks Camp Host such as:
• Free Wi-Fi.
• Free campsite in a beautiful setting.
• Full hook up, paid utilities and garbage services.
• Laundry facilities.
• Possible stipend available.
• Orientation and training to perform your job well.
• Volunteer uniform identifying you as part of the team.
• Opportunity to meet new people from all over the country.
• Chance to learn new skills and challenge yourself.
If you have questions or would like to apply: Contact Calla Mosczynski, Parks Coordinator, Douglas County Parks Department at (541) 440-4441 or by email at cemosczy@ co.douglas.or.us.
Interested persons can download the application at https:// douglascounty-oregon. us/282/Volunteer or log onto the Douglas County government website, Parks Department page at https://douglascounty-oregon.us/265/Parks for more information.
The first-ever Empire Classic Science Fiction Film Festival will be held at the Dolphin Theater this Labor Day weekend. In addition to showing four films, the festival will include special presentations before each show and door prizes at the end. From dedicated fans to those new to the genre, the festival will have something for everyone. Events start Friday, Sept.
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Two films will be presented Saturday, Sept. 2, one at 1 p.m., another at 6 p.m. A matinee Sunday, Sept. 3, at 1 p.m. will conclude the festival.
The Dolphin Playhouse is located at 580 Newmark Ave in the historic Empire District of Coos Bay.
The featured films are from the 1950s and early 70s, and true to the underlying “what if…?” nature of
science fiction, look at themes of the times. The films will explore giant ants mutated from nuclear testing (THEM!), the debut of a very famous robot (Robbie in Forbidden Planet), and futuristic environmental and social issues (Silent Running and THX 1138). Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. See details at thedolphinplayhouse. com.
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