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Shake up in Lakeside citizens turn to recall Powers Police By NATE SCHWARTZ Country Media

A contingent of Lakeside residents turned in a petition to hold recall elections for mayoral and city council positions earlier this month. After a string of perceived mismanagement by city officials, concerned citizens have reportedly exceeded the necessary 176 signatures in preparation for what could be a pivotal period in the future of the city. Mayor Sherry Kinsey, who ran unopposed, is up for recall if the

signatures are verified, along with City Council members Karen Hurn, Kimberly Ritter and Jaci Smith. With the exception of Councilwoman Ritter, who was appointed in February 2023, all city officials being recalled were elected in the last cycle, and are approaching the first anniversary of their instatement this November. Lakeside is facing a period of economic evolution since the passing of

their very lenient ATV ordinances. The town, which allows dune access to those seeking to ride their quads, also allows the all-terrain vehicles on roads within the city limits. This access, which is unparalleled on the Oregon coast, has brought hobbyists into the city, both as visitors and as new potential homeowners, despite ballooning property values in the area. This tourism could be crucial for Lakeside, which is currently one of the only cities in the state

without a city property tax. Lakeside’s city revenue is largely generated through visitors via a transient tax on motels, RV parks and AirBnB’s, in addition to sewage processing and the usual kick-backs from liquor and tobacco sales. In speaking with those taking charge of circulating the petitions, it became clear that the citizens of Lakeside recognize the potential growth the ATV ordinances allow for. Elaine and Michael

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Powers is awaiting the installment of a new police chief this month after the resignation of their sitting chief following a memo issued on October 5. Former Police Chief Wesley Montgomery opted to vacate his position after releasing the list of perceived wrong-doings at the fault of Powers’ City Hall. The memorandum included a host of grievances from Montgomery, the primary of which included constant violations of the payroll. Montgomery listed examples in which

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‘Diving In’ is one of the many spectacular pieces of artwork Liz Walker has on display at the Coos Art Museum.

Coos Art Museum features four unique artists in its large end-of-the-year exhibition By SARAH KELLY For Country Media, Inc.

On October 13 the Coos Art Museum opened its doors to visitors wanting to check out their newest exhibition. The museum holds exhibits of four distinct artists, all with their own unique styles. Each gallery is full of amazing and intriguing artwork that’s sure to be the focus of conversation for many nights to come. Downstairs galleries In its main area, the Maggie Karl and Vaughn Galleries, Reno artist Russell Dudley has taken over the spaces with his thought-provoking play on light and shadows, meant to give viewers a different experience.

Museum staff rearranged the columns to help block out some of the daylight that comes through their large doors and windows. Dudley’s exhibit is called ‘Blind Bird Blind.’ Large metal and wooden structures greet you as you step past the dividing wall, which showcases three large photographs with dramatic lighting. Projectors high up on the back of this wall, display black and white, soundless videos. The two videos cover the expanse of the back wall, with water shown on one end and what appears to be brush, on the other. Strong shadows play across the videos from the structures as well as from yourself as you explore the area, crossing the path of the projector. Please see MUSEUM Page 14

Oregon Draft Wind Energy Areas comment period extended WORLD STAFF

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) identified two Draft Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) off the coast of Oregon on August 15

and opened a 60-day public review and comment period on those Draft WEAs. The Bureau of Ocean Management reports they have extended the comment period in response to feedback from Oregon Tribes and stakeholders. They will continue to accept comments on the Draft WEAs

through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 31. As of Oct. 17, members of the public had posted 227 comments regarding the potential development of offshore wind farms on Regulations.gov. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

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is responsible for America’s offshore energy and mineral resources. The areas they identified for potential offshore wind energy cover approximately 219,568 acres offshore southern Oregon with their closest points ranging from approximately 18 to 32 miles off the coast.

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Police Blotter The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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• 3:20 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. North Bend • 3:21 pm, theft, 2000 • 11:36 am, block of theft, Newmark intimidation/interfering, Avenue. 2100 block of Sherman • 4:13 pm, 33 year old Avenue. male transported to • 12:35 pm, Coos County jail on intimidation, 2800 block fail to register as a sex of Broadway Avenue. offender, 1200 block of • 2:39 pm, violation of Newmark Avenue. restraining order, 1600 • 5:05 pm, dispute, block of Monroe Street. 700 block of Lakeshore • 8:40 pm, disorderly Drive. conduct, 3400 block of • 5:21 pm, fraud, 1000 Ash St. block of Central Ave. • 5:44 pm, disorderly Coos Bay conduct, 100 block of N Wasson. • 12:55 am, 54 year old male transported • 6:41 pm, fraud, 200 to Coos County block of S Wasson. jail transported to • 8:40 pm, disorderly Coos County jail on conduct, N Schoneman violation of restraining and Newmark. order, 1700 block of • 11:00 pm, 45 year old Thompson Road. male cited for criminal • 8:24 am, threats, trespass II, 1200 block 2000 block of Newmark of S 2nd Street. Avenue. • 11:33 pm, disorderly • 8:25 am, hit and run conduct, 900 block of N accident, 2000 block of 10th Street. Newmark Avenue. • 9:29 am, theft, area of Coquille 10th and Commercial Avenue. • 4:30 pm, 45 year old • 11:32 am, assault, 200 male cited for criminal trespass II, Coquille block of S Cammann Riverwalk. Street. • 6:54 pm, 51 year old • 12:15 pm, 43 year female transported to old male transported Coos County jail on to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of S criminal trespass II, 90 block of E 1st Street. Broadway Street. • 12:18 pm, 38 year old male transported Reedsport to Coos County jail on • 9:40 am, trespassing, warrant, 5600 block of 1200 block of Highway 126. Hawthorne Avenue. • 12:26 pm, criminal • 5:01 pm, theft, mischief, 800 block of S Reedsport Community 2nd Street. Charter School. • 12:30 pm, theft, 200 block of S Cammann Tuesday 10/10: Street. • 12:18 pm, 38 year North Bend old male transported to Coos County jail on • 12:49 am, loud noise, warrant, Virginia and 1600 block of Monroe Madrona. Street. • 1:31 pm, intoxicated • 8:16 am, theft, 2000 subject, 1100 block of S block of Clark Street. 10th Street. • 8:47 am, 27 year • 2:29 pm, fraud, 2000 old male cited result block of Newmark of injury accident, Avenue. 1600 block of Virginia

Avenue. • 9:27 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue. • 3:16 pm, minor in possession marijuana, 2300 block of Pacific Street. • 5:51 pm, fraud, 2100 block of Lombard Street. • 6:59 pm, 37 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Brussells and Commercial. • 9:08 pm, neighbor dispute, 2100 block of McPherson Avenue. • 10:36 pm, 48 year old female and 52 year old male cited result of illegal camping, Exchange and Sherman.

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points of contention with the city. Montgomery claims to have been given a memo from Mayor Robert Kohn, directing him to eliminate overtime and to reduce the spending of his department. According the Montgomery, this is a breach of his contract with the city, as well as their own City Internal Memo in which it is stated that “Council members or a mayor have no individual authority unless the council has voted on

• 5:26 pm, juvenile problem, S 10th and Marshfield High School. • 6:56 pm, phone harassment, 1700 block of S 21st Street. • 7:45 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 9:05 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, 900 block of Elrod Avenue.

Coquille • 11:03 am, shoplifter, 400 block of N Central Boulevard. • 11:08 am, criminal mischief, 70 block of E 1st Street. • 1:40 pm, theft, 90 block of E 2nd Street. • 2:15 pm, theft, 1200 block of W Central Coos Bay Boulevard. • 12:58 am, loud noise, • 4:26 pm, dispute, 100 block of W Lockhart 1200 block of N Dean Avenue. Street. • 1:47 am, 38 year old • 9:38 pm, disorderly male transported to conduct, 5th Stree5t Coos County jail on and Elliott Street. criminal mischief II, 100 block of N Morrison Reedsport Street. • 7:11 am, menacing, • 3:33 am, dispute, Safeway. 300 block of Anderson Avenue. • 8:15 am, DUI, Courtney Auto Repair. • 8:12 am, theft from vehicle, 100 block of S • 2:49 pm, trespassing, Schoneman Street. Café Nine Ninety West. • 8:34 am, unlawful entry into motor Wednesday 10/11: vehicle, 1000 block of Fenwick Street. North Bend • 10:30 am, theft of boat, 2200 block of S • 4:06 am, 50 year old 13th Street. male cited for criminal trespass II, 1900 block • 11:24 am, fraud, 600 of Virginia Avenue. block of Shorepines Vista. • 9:06 am, 32 year old transported to • 11:35 am, unlawful Coos County jail for entry into motor disorderly conduct II, vehicle, 1400 block of offensive littering and Ocean Boulevard. reckless burning, 1800 • 12:32 pm, dispute, block of Waite Street. Newmark and • 9:22 am, juvenile Schoneman. problem, 2300 block of • 2:38 pm, dispute, Pacific Street. Southwest and • 10:24 am, arson/ Englewood Market. reckless burning, 800 • 3:42 pm, dispute, block of California 1400 block of N Avenue. Bayshore Drive. • 12:22 pm, dispute,

2200 block of Newmark Street. • 1:04 pm, theft, 2500 block of 16th Street. • 2:22 pm, drinking unlicensed premises, Oregon and Brussells. • 2:44 pm, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue. • 5:39 pm, dispute, 1500 block of Newmark Street. • 8:07 pm, fight, 2000 block of Sherman Avenue. • 11:05 pm, burglary, 2900 block of Sheridan Avenue. • 11:23 pm, domestic assault, 2900 block of Sheridan. Coos Bay • 8:09 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1000 block of Fenwick Street. • 8:36 am, intoxicated subject, 1700 block of Thompson Road. • 9:02 am, recovered stolen property, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue. • 10:32 am, criminal mischief, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue. • 11:11 am, hit and run accident, 1900 block of Woodland Drive. • 12:15 pm, dispute, 1000 block of Evans Boulevard. • 12:43 pm, theft, 1000 block of S 2nd Street. • 1:04 pm, male subject transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 1000 block of S 1st Street. • 1:12 pm, stalking/ threats, 1700 block of S 21st Street. • 1:45 pm, animal complaint, 3800 block of Vista Drive. • 1:55 pm, hit and run accident, 200 block of N 13th Street. • 2:40 pm, phone harassment, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue. • 3:35 pm, 30 year old

male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and 62 year old male cited on warrant, end of Elrod. • 3:44 pm, vicious dog, Lakeshore and Seagate Avenue. • 4:03 pm, threats, 400 block of N Elrod Avenue. • 5:05 pm, intoxicated subject, 400 block of Johnson Avenue. • 5:11 pm, dispute, 100 block of S Schoneman Street. • 7:21 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue. • 7:52 pm, weapons offense, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard. • 9:00 pm, dispute, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 10:25 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 10:37 pm, 59 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Empire Lakes/ John Topits Park. Coquille • 5:19 am, stolen vehicle, 1200 block of N Dean Street. • 10:01 am, disturbance, 800 block of E 5th Street. • 1:38 pm, threats, 800 block of E 11th Street. • 3:01 pm, disorderly conduct, 80 block of W 3rd Street. • 3:51 pm, female subject transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 100 block of N Adams Street. • 4:41 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of N Adams Street. • 4:48 pm, hit and run accident, 100 block of N Birch Street. • 9:30 pm, 41 year old female transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass II and probation violation detainer for P&P, 200 block of N Birch Street.

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pay stubs and time cards did not line up. In many cases, Montgomery stated he was overpaid, pointing to a general lack of proper procedure. A willingness to point out when these failings advantaged him lends a credibility to Montgomery’s case, and implicated a sense that other city employees may need to double check their own pay

stubs. Powers, with a population under 1000, has only the single police figure covering the whole township. This has historically been a full-time police chief, but the city may be willing to bring in a lower ranking officer. Police chiefs would operate with more general autonomy, whereas an officer would be beholden to the City Council. This is a logical conclusion considering one of Montgomery’s other

the issue in a public hearing”. The directive issued to Montgomery, solely by Mayor Kohn, seems to stand in violation of said internal memo. In addition to further claims of harassment by City Hall, Montgomery is insisting on a 200hour severance package to compensate for lost wages and vacation time. In the instance of a resignation, City Hall is not required to pay any sort of severance. At the special council meeting, it was decided that the

severance would not be authorized. Failure to do so in this instance does not violate any city policy, but may inspire further legal action from Montgomery against the city. At the time of writing, no one has been tapped to replace Montgomery longterm. Considering the ratio of citizens to law enforcement in Powers, the appointment carries with it a lot of weight in its responsibility to the community. In the special meeting held

by City Council to discuss the situation, an advertisement of the open position was approved for posting. City council also discussed whether there was interest in an interim contract for Rhett Davis, a Powers local and retired police chief. who worked for the city for over 20 years. This would be the third time Davis has come back to help, and he is in talks to assume duties until the position is more permanently filled.

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Armstrong, in addition to other petitioners that were interviewed, were adamant that the recall petition has nothing to do with ATVs or any personal issues with those in charge. “This has everything to do with the financial health of the town,” both Armstrongs echoed, while outlining their grievances. The main of which revolves around the city’s purchase of a vacant lot in downtown Lakeside. The property, located in the heart of town at 105 South 8th Street, set the entire recall process in motion. Despite city officials being frank about the financial concerns of the city (some estimate there is only two year’s worth of funds left without generating a new source of revenue), the purchase was made when developers LSP4LIFE

LLC, approached City Manager Melissa Bethel with the property. Bethel had previously approached former Mayor James Edwards with a proposal for the property prior to LSP4LIFE acquiring it and beginning to develop the lot. Then valued at an estimated $75,000 dollars, former Mayor Edwards saw the investment as too expensive. Three years later, after LSP4LIFE purchased and did some development work on the property, their conditional use permit for a three-space RV park was denied. Bethel was approached and she then proposed the lot again to the new council. On March 14, an executive session was held, with seemingly the only purpose being the motion to buy the property. During that meeting, the only member of the crowd was a representative of the selling party. During this meeting, City Manager Bethel

said, “I don’t want to sugar coat this, I mean, you are going to get a harsh reality in the budget time, we all know this,” but continues to confirm “there is some cushion in there to roll over to carry this through.” The motion passed with a vote of 5-1, with City Councilwoman Smith the only to oppose the measure. The purchase of the property, assessed at $274,000, will run the city $40,000 a year after interest. “We have to invest in our future” said Mayor Kinsey, “If we can sell or lease that property, we can make a profit for the city. Retail can move in and bring tourism to town.” Though a commercial evaluation of the lot is on the docket, no official development has been proposed. A concrete plan for the property would go a long way in earning back the trust of the people. If a return on investment could start

to materialize on the horizon, citizens may be able to buy into the idea of the purchase as an investment for the community. In addition to the purchase of the lot, the city is attempting to institute a property tax base. The conflation of these two actions has left a sour taste in the mouths of the citizens, who believe their tax dollars will be going toward funding the purchased property. A tax base has been an ongoing discussion in Lakeside. Citizens are quick to admit that without a consistent revenue stream, the town could be under threat of reincorporating into the county. “Prior to the property purchase there was a positive consensus in favor of the city property tax, that has now changed,” said Former Mayor Edwards, who counts himself among the petitioners. “This is potentially the most egregious action taken by a city

council in Lakeside’s city history.” It is clear both city officials and the people of Lakeside want what is best for the future of the city. Mark Crouch, chair of the Planning Commission for Lakeside, also supports the recall saying “going around and getting signatures has been one of the most uplifting experiences I’ve had in a long time.” Crouch said the people of Lakeside are passionately engaged in determining the future of their town. And they will have their chance to be heard directly, as Mayor Kinsey plans to host a town hall in the coming weeks. “We don’t do anything behind closed door, like people may think,” said Mayor Kinsey, “I agreed to represent all of the citizens, not just a special interest group.” There is common ground to be found if the city can provide a compelling case for why the lot was

purchased. As of now, the petitioners only see it as a needless expenditure in hard times, compounded by the other 12 or so issues outlined in the petition. These include grievances ranging from simple failures to adhere to the city charter, to the demotion of Dennis Langley, the long-time public works director and beloved figure among the citizens. There is a lot the city needs to address, but at the end of the day, the land has been purchased. The future of the town may hang on what is done with that property. There is passionate support for the recall because of the lack of faith in City Hall to make the right choices regarding the lot. It will be up to Mayor Kinsey and the City Council to regain that faith by providing actionable solutions to the citizens. If utilized correctly, the property could bring potential growth to the community.

Rayfield announces candidacy for Oregon attorney general Last week, Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives Dan Rayfield today announced his candidacy in the 2024 Democratic Primary for Oregon Attorney General. “As Oregon’s Speaker of the House, a legislator and an attorney, I have always worked for a safer, healthier and more just future for Oregonians,” said Rayfield. “I’m running to be Oregon’s next Attorney General to focus on keeping our families and communities safe–and making sure every Oregonian has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.” As House Speaker and Co-chair of the Joint Committee on

Ways and Means, Rayfield had a strong record on public safety Issues. He helped add significant state troopers, bolstered the crime lab, increased background checks for firearms, and added numerous classes at the DPSST so local cities and counties could get officers on the road faster. “I’ve worked in Oregon law enforcement for more than 20 years,” said Nick Hurley, retired Corvallis Chief of Police.” I know Dan understands what the Attorney General can do to help make Oregon safer and has the record of leadership to make it happen.” As State Representative of

House District 16, Dan Rayfield has represented cities of Corvallis and Philomath, and Oregon State University since 2015. Over that time, he has helped lead the way on issues including a high quality education for our children, access to affordable and reliable healthcare, making sure families are able to earn a living wage while simultaneously nurturing innovation and supporting Oregon’s small businesses, and making our public safety system more effective and accountable. “Dan Rayfield’s commitment to service and demonstrated record of delivering for Oregonians are what we need in Oregon’s

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Oregon lawmakers prep to tackle drug addiction in 2024 session A new committee will meet next week for the first time as lawmakers start to look for solutions to Oregon’s drug addiction crisis By BEN BOTKIN Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon lawmakers want to look at the state’s drug addiction crisis – and seek solutions – from all angles before the next legislative session starts in February. That work starts in earnest at 1 p.m. Wednesday, when the new Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response meets for the first time. Legislative leaders announced the eight-member committee in September amid concerns about drug addiction, deadly overdoses and what role Oregon’s drug decriminalization law plays after voters in 2020 passed Measure 110, which also put marijuana revenue toward addiction programs throughout the state. The committee will look at the addiction crisis from a wider perspective than Measure 110 alone, said Sen. Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton, who is co-chairing the committee with Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend. “This committee is really going to serve as a legislative hub to address the urgent public health and public safety response – because you have to have both – to the drug

crisis,” Lieber told the Capital Chronicle. “Really, the goal of this committee is to make sure that our streets are safer and that we’re saving lives.” In four monthly meetings from Wednesday through January, lawmakers will hear from addiction treatment providers, law enforcement and others about the factors driving the crisis and potential solutions. Lieber, a former Multnomah county prosecutor and the Senate majority leader, said the first meeting will focus on behavioral health and the public health response to the crisis. The committee wants to aid prevention and increase treatment options so people can get off drugs, she said. “We wanted to hear from boots-on-theground people about what are the things that we need to address,” Lieber said, adding that lawmakers will need to determine where the system has gaps and how to pay for fixing them. The first meeting’s agenda includes presentations on addiction prevention and the treatment system from the Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, the Oregon Health Authority and providers throughout the state, from Portland to rural Coos County.

The committee’s second meeting in November will focus on law enforcement and public safety, Kropf said. From there, additional meetings will look at potential immediate solutions and long-term goals. “All things are on the table,” said Kropf, a former Deschutes County prosecutor. “We want to know what’s out there working, what’s not working, and why isn’t it working. We want to know if people are proposing solutions. Are they going to be effective?” Fentanyl is a gamechanger, as the cheap, highly-addictive opioid

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Unpermitted high water use, depleting our already strained ground water supply. Pesticides/herbicides/ fertilizers are routinely misused, or even banned substances are used, again threatening our ground water supplies. Dangerous electrical and building code violations, and inhumane living conditions, causing an unsafe environment for all involved.

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The past two months have been busy ones for the Douglas Interagency Narcotics Team (DINT). Drug cartel style illegal marijuana enforcement remains a high priority due to the devastation it causes to our local resources. Some examples of this are as follows:

Increased criminal activity perpetrated by some members of these criminal organizations.

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has flooded the streets. In 2022, 934 Oregonians died from opioid overdoses, up from 280 in 2019, according to Oregon Health Authority data. “When something is 50 to 100 times more addictive than black tar heroin, when it is so much cheaper, when it’s $1 a pill – it is a completely different animal,” Lieber said. As open drug use in cities from Portland to Grants Pass has increased, lawmakers said Oregonians have every right to demand safer neighborhoods. The crisis needs a rapid response with compassion for people with drug addictions

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and other Oregonians, Lieber said. “We have to have that compassion for them, as well as the compassion for people who are walking down the street with their kids,” Lieber said. “They do not need to see open air drug use and try to explain to their children why it is that they can’t walk down the street without seeing somebody slumped over.” Measure 110, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of hard drugs, also pumped more than $214 million to programs across the state to provide addiction-related

services, such as housing, counseling and harm reduction, which can include giving clean needles to drug users. Sen. Tim Knopp of Bend, the Senate Republican leader, has said his caucus will ask the committee to refer a bill that sends Measure 110 back to voters to accept or reject. Separately, a coalition that includes Nike co-founder Phil Knight has filed two ballot measures with the Secretary of State’s Office to prohibit public drug use, recriminalize possession and mandate treatment for people on drugs or alcohol.

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Fentanyl is often mixed with other street drugs, leading to many overdoses.

During the past couple of months DINT has conducted enforcement actions on the following locations:

July 28, 2023 500 block of Shively Creek Road, Days Creek. Seized 2,337 illegal marijuana plants. No arrests at this point, investigation continuing. August 2, 2023 200 block Hult St, Dillard / 800 block Dyke Rd, Dillard. Both locations are part of the same case. DINT executed search warrants at both locations and found 1,674 marijuana plants, and approximately 860 pounds of processed marijuana. The following persons were arrested in this case: 29 yr old Julio RomeroGarcia, of Dillard. 27 yr old Juan SanchezHolguin, of Dillard. 34 yr old Oleksandr Kolisnichenko, of Hallandale Beach, Florida 40 yr old Oleksandr Podzizey, of Darien, Illinois August 4, 2023 3,000 block of Boomer Hill Rd, Myrtle Creek / 700 block of Pruner Road, Riddle. DINT detectives seized large scale illegal marijuana extraction labs from each site, along with over 50,000

pounds of processed marijuana, 30,000 ML’s of marijuana extract, and 60,000 pounds of processed hemp. The following arrests were made: 49 yr old Emiliano Sundt, of Myrtle Creek. 45 yr old Dmytro Rudakov, of Myrtle Creek. 49 year old Majnun U-Din Nathanson, of Myrtle Creek. 50 year old Alexey Belyaninov of Myrtle Creek. 59 year old Yevgeniy Radaev of Roseburg. 45 year old Iryna Vyshar, of Roseburg. August 15, 2023 1000 block of Westside Road, Camas Valley. This is a former illegal marijuana site. DINT executed a search warrant at the location that revealed an enormous illegal psilocybin mushroom cultivation operation. DINT seized approximately 44,000 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms, an illegal firearm, and evidence of marijuana production. This is the largest psilocybin seizure on record in Douglas County. The following arrests were made: 40 yr old Alberto Salgado-Mendoza, of Camas Valley 27 yr old Elias PerezDiaz, of Camas Valley 18 yr old Francisco Nunez, of Camas Valley 28 yr old Luis Hernandez, of Camas Valley 25

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Top-ranked Powers edges Elkton Powers moved to the top of the Class 1A six-player football coaches poll this week and then survived its closest game of the season on Friday. The Cruisers edged visiting Elkton 26-19 to stay perfect on the season. Elkton also was unbeaten heading into the matchup and the game decided the champion for the District 2 South Division. Powers will have a league playoff game on Friday as its final tuneup for the six-man playoffs, which this year include a total of 12 schools. MYRTLE POINT 76, CROSSPOINT CHRISTIAN 16: The Bobcats dominated the visiting Warriors on Thursday to improve to 6-1 on the season in the Class 1A eight-player division. Myrtle Point dropped a spot to No. 3 in the coaches poll this week, and finishes the regular season at Camas

Valley on Friday in its final tuneup before the playoffs. A total of 12 teams qualify for the playoffs. MARSHFIELD 19, HIDDEN VALLEY 6: The Pirates got a key road win Friday to keep their playoff hopes alive. Marshfield moved into a third-place tie with North Bend, with both teams finishing against the league’s top two squads. The Pirates host Mazama in the regular-season finale on Friday, while North Bend visits Henley. Ashland could pull even with the two teams in the standings after it beat North Bend on Friday night. The Grizzlies finish against lastplace Klamath Union. The Grizzlies earlier lost to Marshfield, meaning the three teams each went 1-1 against the other two. But the Pirates might need

Marshfield volleyball enters playoffs as top seed Marshfield’s volleyball team finished off the Sky-Em League season The Pirates swept host North Bend in the league finale on Tuesday, winning 25-7, 25-17, 25-15. Marshfield and Marist Catholic both finished 7-1 in league play and Marshfield was given the league’s top seed after sweeping the Spartans in their match at Coos Bay last week. Marist Catholic edged Marshfield in five sets in Eugene. The defending state champion Pirates will host a match in the state playoffs for a spot in next week’s state tournament in Springfield. The playoff bracket will be finalized after four play-in matches are contested. Marshfield stayed sharp for that match by beating visiting South Medford on Saturday in a nonleague match, topping the Panthers 23-25, 25-9, 25-18, 25-21. Marshfield improved to 24-3 on the season. BULLDOGS HOST SCAPPOOSE: North Bend will host Scappoose in the Class 4A play-in round on Tuesday after finishing third in the Sky-Em League and edging Cottage Grove in the league playoffs. The Lions took the Bulldogs to five sets for the second time in two weeks, again coming up just short, with North Bend coming back from a two-set deficit to win 24-26, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17, 15-11. Cottage Grove also will host a game in the play-in round, hosting Baker. If North Bend beats Scappoose on Tuesday, the Bulldogs will be in the 16-team playoff bracket, and with their power ranking at No. 5 would host a game on Saturday for a spot in the state tournament. Scappoose finished third in the Cowapa League. RED DEVILS REACH PLAYOFFS: Coquille won a key match Tuesday to earn another trip to the playoffs, taking one of the four berths for the Far West League. Coquille will host Vale in a first-round match on Wednesday. The winner will be at topranked Sisters on Saturday for a spot in the state tournament at Springfield. The Red Devils swept visiting South Umpqua 25-20, 25-11, 25-15 on Tuesday to clinch fourth place in the final league standings and a spot in the playoffs. On Saturday, in the league tournament, Coquille lost to eventual champion Cascade Christian 25-7, 26-24, 25-20. The Challengers, who were regular season champions and host of the league tournament, beat St. Mary’s in the title match 25-15, 25-23, 25-15. Coquille is the No. 16 seed for the playoffs. Vale, the No. 17 seed, was second in the Eastern Oregon League. Four

of its nine losses have come to schools from Idaho and three have come to league champion Burns. Another was to Cascade Christian in an early-season tournament. Cascade Christian is No. 3 and will host either Yamhill-Carlton or Westside Christian on Saturday. St. Mary’s is the No. 12 seed and will be at Valley Catholic on Saturday. Lakeview, the No. 18 seed, will be at Amity on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to face No. 2 seed Pleasant hill on Saturday. The last time Coquille missed the playoffs in a regular season was in 2013. BOBCATS ADVANCE: Myrtle Point failed to get an automatic bid into the Class 1A playoffs when the Bobcats lost twice in the Skyline League tournament on Saturday, but Myrtle Point still will be in the postseason based on its power ranking. The result is a road trip of some 500 miles (one way) for the first round in the 32-team bracket. The Bobcats are the No. 18 seed for the playoffs and will be at Imbler, located north of La Grande, on Wednesday. The Panthers finished third in the Old Oregon League. The winner likely will face No. 2 seed Powder Valley on Saturday for a spot in the state tournament at Redmond. Powder Valley hosts Triangle Lake on Wednesday. Myrtle Point clinched a spot in the league playoffs by beating Glendale 25-12, 25-20, 25-21 in the league playoffs Tuesday. Powers saw its season end the same night when the Cruisers fell to Umpqua Valley Christian 25-15, 25-15, 25-17. In the league tournament, Myrtle Point lost to North Douglas 27-25, 25-15, 25-12 and then fell to Days Creek in a five-set thriller 25-22, 15-25, 23-25, 28-26, 15-13. North Douglas took the league’s top seed for the playoffs, beating UVC 25-22, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 in the championship match. TIGERS FINISH FOURTH: Bandon advanced to the Class 2A playoffs as the No. 4 seed for the Valley Coast Conference after losing twice in the league tournament at Umpqua Community College on Saturday. The Tigers, who won the league’s south division, fell to Lowell 25-7, 25-14, 25-21 in the semifinals and lost to Monroe 25-16, 25-21, 25-21 in the third-place match. Oakridge beat Lowell 25-16, 25-19, 25-22 to take the league’s top seed to the playoffs. Bandon won’t learn its opponent until Tuesday, when the OSAA rankings freeze, but will be on the road on Saturday for a spot in the state tournament in Redmond.

to beat Mazama to reach the playoffs based on the tiebreaker system, which favors Ashland and North Bend based on the margins of victory in their head-to-head matchups/ North Bend beat Marshfield by nine points, the same margin the Pirates had against the Grizzlies, while Ashland’s margin over North Bend gives the Grizzlies the third seed, provided they beat Klamath Union). If North Bend finishes fourth, the Bulldogs would probably get into the playoffs because their power ranking would be higher than that of the fourth-place team from District 3 (the top fourthplace team from the two districts gets the postseason spot). If Marshfield beats Mazama and North Bend loses to Henley, the Pirates will be the league’s third-place team and get a playoff spot.

ASHLAND 44, NORTH BEND 20: The Grizzlies cooled off the visiting Bulldogs with a big win Friday. North Bend had been 7-1 on the season, including a forfeit win over Klamath Union, before Friday’s loss. The Bulldogs host league-leading Henley on Friday. The Hornets pounded Mazama 42-14 on Friday to clinch the top playoff seed for the league. BANDON 64, REEDSPORT 8: The Tigers pounded the host Brave on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak and enhance their playoff chances. Bandon is fourth in the standings for Class 2A District 3, but also ranked eighth in the OSAA power rankings, the highest among fourthplace teams for the five leagues, which would give Bandon the one at-large berth available in Class 2A.

The Tigers host Rogue River on Saturday in their regular-season finale. GOLD BEACH 40, ILLINOIS VALLEY 8: The Panthers pounded the visiting Cougars on Friday to set up a showdown at Oakland for the league title on Friday. Gold Beach and the Oakers both are 6-0 in league play. Illinois Valley fell to 4-2 heading into its finale against Glide, but is third in the league standings and will advance to the playoffs even with a loss based on its headto-head win over Bandon. COQUILLE 30, DOUGLAS 13: The Red Devils snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the host Trojans. Coquille finishes the regular season Friday at St. Mary’s, with a chance to clinch a winning season. The Red Devils are 4-4 in the Far West League standings.

North Bend keeps soccer playoff hopes alive North Bend’s boys soccer team kept its playoff hopes alive by beating Junction City 5-3 in the Sky-Em League playoffs on Saturday. Either North Bend or Marshfield will get a spot in the Class 4A play-in round. The third-place Pirates host the Bulldogs in the second-round of the league playoffs on Monday (the score was not available by press time). North Bend edged Marshfield 3-2 in the regular-season finale. The Pirates, who also lost to Marist Catholic 3-0 on Monday, beat North Bend 3-2 when the teams met at Pete Susick Stadium. PACIFIC PERFECT: The combined Pacific-Bandon squad completed a perfect run through Class 3A-2A1A District 4 by beating Cascade Christian 8-0 and

Sutherlin 5-1 during the week. The Pirates finished 12-0 in league play and will be joined in the postseason by Umpqua Valley Christian (10-1), Sutherlin (8-3-1) and South Umpqua (6-3-2). Pacific won all its league matches by at least two goals except for the two against the Coquille-Myrtle Point squad, which the Pirates edged by one goal both times. DEVILCATS DRAW TWICE: The Coquille-Myrtle Point boys soccer team finished the season with a pair of draws last week, both on the road. The DevilCats tied Gold Beach 2-2 on Tuesday and Glide 3-3 on Wednesday. Coquille finished the Class 2A-2A-1A District 4 season with a 5-5-2 record and were 5-7-3 overall. The Glide match was non-

league since the Wildcats are in the league’s other division. GIRLS SOCCER BULLDOGS WIN: North Bend beat Marshfield 4-0 in their regular-season finale and is in the playoffs as the second-place team from the Sky-Em League. North Bend will learn its playoff opponent after the play-in round is contested. DEVILCATS BEAT DOUGLAS: The Coquille-Myrtle Point squad topped visiting Douglas 2-1 on Tuesday before finishing the season with a 3-0 loss to North Valley on Thursday. Coquille finished 3-10-1 in league play. North Valley (11-0-2), Sutherlin (11-1-1), St. Mary’s (9-2-1) and Brookings-Harbor (8-4-1) took the league’s four spots into the Class 3A-2A-1A playoffs.

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Spots in the state cross country meet will be on the line Thursday for the South Coast schools when they compete in their respective district meets. Marshfield and North Bend will be in the Sky-Em League meet at Lane Community College in Eugene, while the South Coast’s smaller schools will be at Valley of the Rogue State Park near Rogue River for the Class 3A boys, Class 2A1A boys and Class 3A-2A-1A girls District 4 meets. The Sky-Em League meet starts with the girls varsity race at noon, followed by the boys varsity at 12:45 p.m. and a coed junior varsity race at 1:30. The top two boys and girls teams and the top seven individuals in each race advance to the state meet, also at Lane Community College on Saturday, Nov. 4. In addition, one team from among the six Class 4A leagues around the state will be selected as an at-large team to compete in the state meet. The individual boys favorite is Carter Bengston of Cottage Grove. Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall has the second best time in the league. Junction City’s Libby Fox is girls favorite. North Bend’s Bryleigh Mead has second best time and Ellie Massey also has a good shot at finishing in the top seven. North Bend and Junction City are expected to battle for the team title. The rest of the South Coast schools compete in the massive District 4 meet,

which includes Class 3A schools Brookings-Harbor, Cascade Christian, Coquille, Creswell, Douglas, Glide, Lakeview, North Valley, Pleasant Hill, Siuslaw, South Umpqua, St. Mary’s and Sutherlin and Class 2A or Class 1A schools Bandon, Cascades Academy, Crow, Days Creek, Glendale, Illinois Valley, Lowell, Mannahouse Academy, McKenzie, Myrtle Point, New Hope, North Douglas, North Lake, Oakland, Oakridge, Pacific, Paisley, Reedsport, Trinity Lutheran and Yoncalla. In The Class 3A boys race, the top two teams advance to state, as well as the top seven individuals. Four atlarge teams will be chosen for state from among the four districts. In the Class 2A-1A boys race, the top two teams and top seven individuals advance to state. Two additional teams from around the state will advance as at-large picks. In the Class 3A-2A-1A girls race, the top three teams and top seven individual advance to state. Two additional teams from around the state will be chosen for the state meet. Siuslaw has the top individuals for both the boys (Brayden Linton) and girls (Allison Hughes). Illinois Valley’s Curtiss Heier has the best time among Class 2A1A runners. Bandon’s Marley Petrey ranks fifth among the girls. The meet schedule begins with the Class 2A-1A boys at 1:30, followed by the 3A-2A1A girls at 2:15, the 3A boys at 3 and a coed JV race at 3:45.

UMPQUA INVITATIONAL: North Bend’s Bryleigh Mead finished fifth among girls in the big meet at Roseburg that closed the regular season last week. Mead finished in 20 minutes and 3 seconds, her new best. North Eugene’s Artana Nice was a runaway winner in 18:21. North Bend’s Ellie Massey was 16th (20:56), just in front of Bandon’s Analise Miller (20:57). Bandon’s Marley Petrey was 24th (21:22) and Coquille’s Ada Millet was 30th (21:36). Other South Coast runners in the top 50 were Bandon’s Giada Moore (35th in 21:45), North Bend’s Lauren Wolfe (36th in 21:47), Coquille’s Faith Gertner (41st in 21:55) and North Bend’s Cassie Kennon (47th in 22:05). North Bend finished fourth among 19 complete teams in the meet with 153 points. Klamath Union won the title with 133, edging Class 6A schools Grants Pass (136) and Oregon City (138). Bandon was sixth with 179 and Marshfield was 18th with 461. Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall was 13th in the boys race in 16:43. Sheldon’s Malachi Schoenherr was the winner in 15:26. North Bend’s Matix HInzmann (43rd in 17:48) and Bandon’s Noah Brown (47th in 17:52) were the only other South Coast runners in the top 50. Hose Roseburg won the team title with 112 points, edging Crater (114) and Sheldon (120). Marshfield was 13th (364), North Bend 15th (383), Bandon 18th (488) and Reedsport 21st (541).

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National report: Oregon gets C- grade for redistricting, cites lack of tribal input Oregon fell in the middle of the pack, while California and Massachusetts received top marks By JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle

New Oregon legislative and congressional maps didn’t adequately incorporate feedback from Oregon tribes, a report from a national coalition of advocacy groups found. Overall, Oregon earned a C-minus on the Community Redistricting Report Card issued Wednesday by the Coalition Hub for Advancing Redistricting & Grassroots Engagement. Delaware, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming received the same grade, while California and Massachusetts received top marks and Alabama, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Wisconsin earned Fs. The analysis looked at how all 50 states redrew congressional and legislative district lines after the 2020 census. In Oregon, like most states, the Legislature controls redistricting. Other states, including California and Washington, have independent redistricting commissions that handle drawing maps. Analysts looked at news reports and court cases and interviewed advocates in each state. They graded based on transparency, opportunities for public input and how willing

mapmakers were to incorporate public input, as well as looking at the involvement of communities of color and whether maps resulted in partisan gerrymandering. “For too long public dialogue about redistricting has focused almost exclusively on the partisan horse race,” said Dan Vicuña, national redistricting director for Common Cause, one of the organizations in the coalition. “It’s undeniable that manipulation of voting districts for political advantage is a direct threat to the health of our democracy. However, that threat doesn’t derive from which party is up or down at a given moment. It derives from the slicing and dicing of communities into districts in ways that make it impossible for their residents to have an effective voice in Congress, state legislatures and local government.” Oregon’s new congressional districts, which were used for the first time in the 2022 election, previously received a failing grade from the Princeton Gerrymandering Project. On paper, five of the state’s six congressional districts favor Democrats, meaning Democrats could represent 83.3%

of Oregon voters even though Democratic President Joe Biden captured 56.45% of the state’s vote in 2020. Republican Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s victory in the 5th Congressional District and Republican victories in the state House and Senate belied some claims of partisan gerrymandering last year. The section about Oregon focused primarily on the state’s use of feedback, especially feedback from Native Americans. “A community organizer and member of the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs believed that legislators tokenized tribal input rather than truly listening to it,” the report said. “For example, many pieces of public testimony stressed that, while the proposed (and final) maps technically kept tribal lands together, they split the Warm Springs Reservation from the city of Madras. While Madras is not within the confines of the reservation, it is a city in which many tribal community members live, shop and go to school. Further, in the previous official map, the two were kept together.” A member of the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs estimated that only

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about 5% of the community knew about redistricting, and few understood the connection between the census and redistricting. Advocates plan to start outreach about redistricting and the census earlier ahead of the 2030 census and 2031 redistricting. Tribal advocates said the Legislature didn’t treat the state’s nine recognized tribes as sovereign governments but as community organizations. The only official meeting legislators working on redistricting had with tribal leaders was held at the last minute and

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not all tribes could attend, the report found. Saundra Mitrovich, civic engagement associate with the National Congress of American Indians, said tribes in Alaska, California, New Mexico and Washington, all of which use independent commissions, had more say in redistricting than they had in previous years. In Alaska, for instance, having two Alaska Natives on a five-member redistricting board contributed to a Senate map that preserved an Anchorage neighborhood with a

significant Alaska Native population in a single Senate district instead of splitting the neighborhood among other districts and diluting the community’s voting power. In Oregon, advocates began circulating petitions earlier this year for a constitutional amendment that would create a new independent redistricting commission and require the state to redraw its district maps in 2025. They have until July 2024 to collect more than 156,000 signatures from Oregon voters to make the ballot.

Oregon Fishing Disaster Declaration Declared, Federal Support Coming Impacted fisheries will be notified of their eligibility for funding by NOAA in the coming weeks Last week, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has determined that a commercial fishery failure occurred during 2018, 2019 and 2020 due to a fishery resource disaster, affecting Oregon Chinook Salmon Fisheries. This determination is in response to a request from Governor Kate Brown in October 2021. Approved fishery disaster determinations make these fisheries eligible for funding from current fishery disaster appropriations to aid in the recovery of affected communities, restore the fishery, and/or prevent future disasters. “This determination is incredible news for commercial fishers who have been waiting for years to find out whether or not they can receive support from the federal government,” Governor Kotek said. “This is a result of the

work of Governor Brown and our congressional delegation to recognize and advocate for Oregon’s commercial fisheries. I am also hopeful for a future determination for our recent fisheries disaster declaration request.” NOAA Fisheries, the federal agency in charge of the stewardship of U.S. national marine resources, will notify award recipients of their eligibility for funding and provide guidance on the development of applications for federal financial assistance (also known as spend plans) in the coming weeks. In April 2023, Governor Tina Kotek requested that the U.S. Department of Commerce make an expedited declaration of a federal fishery resource disaster for ocean commercial salmon fisheries for 2023. That request is still active and has not yet been determined.

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Obituaries (Continued on Page 11) Bailey L. Merman

Jacob Ryan Strine

June 4, 1962 – October 12, 2023

November 26, 1991 – October 13, 2023

Bailey L. Merman, a lifelong artist who also worked as a landscape designer and locksmith, died on October 12, 2023, in North Bend, Oregon, of aggressive lung cancer, at age 61. Born in San Francisco on June 4, 1962, Bailey was adopted immediately by Marion and Harry Lewenstein. As Bailey Lewenstein, she grew up in Palo Alto, California, before returning to San Francisco as a teenager. She produced her first work of polished art, a silkscreened poster featuring a biblical verse, at a Jewish summer camp. After earning a GED, Bailey studied ornamental horticulture at City College of San Francisco. She received an associate of arts degree, and worked initially as a gardener for the City of San Francisco. Among her favorite assignments was the city zoo. She also trained as a locksmith. In 1984, Bailey married Marc Merman, who had been one of her instructors at CCSF. Together they built a landscape design business in the San Francisco Bay Area. They were especially successful at producing award-winning designs for display at county fairs. The Merman’s moved to 80 acres of forested land outside Glide, Oregon, in 1989. Bailey opened a locksmith shop in Glide, and later moved the shop to Roseburg before closing it as digital technologies took over the industry. The Merman’s also continued some landscape work. Bailey supported her husband as he taught pesticide application and control seminars to commercial gardeners up and down the West Coast. Her husband also worked as a horticultural inspector for a seed company for several years, with Bailey helping coordinate logistical support. For a few years, the Merman’s also bred and sold German Shorthair Pointer puppies. Throughout this time, Bailey continued her artwork, producing

A Celebration of Life will be held for Jacob R. Strine, 31, of North Bend, on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Life Change Church, 200 Ackerman in Coos Bay with Pastor Dale Herring presiding. A private family urnside will take place at a later date at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery in Coos Bay. Jacob was born on November 26, 1991 in Coos Bay, Oregon to his parents Donald Strine and Rachael (Strine) Dunn. He passed away on October 13, 2023 in North Bend. Jacob loved to be with family and friends and could talk to anyone about any subject due to his amazing enthusiasm for lifelong learning. We will all miss his gentleness, compassion, sensitivity, sense of humor, his conversations, and his loving way of treating people. He was known for giving to those less fortunate even though he was down to a few dollars himself. One of the last things he did was to make a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Jacob had many lifelong friends who turned to him in their time of need and who he turned to when he was needing that human connection during life’s ups and downs. He was a great listener and was tolerant and understanding. Jacob was especially interested in music and in cooking great food which he often took responsibility for in his living situations. His career took him through Army basic training and Computer Networking School, a job as a network troubleshooter for hospitals and clinics, Charter Communications Technician, Bay Area Ambulance Service Dispatcher, and Swiftco of Seattle fiber optic cable repair. Jacob’s love for his immediate family, Lauren and Lucy and Lily, was wonderful to witness. He was working locally for Swiftco of Seattle operating out of a bucket truck to repair fiberoptic cables on power poles at the time of his passing. Although he felt challenged by the danger of the job, he showed up and resolved the issues. He and Lauren were making

complex Celtic drawings and both watercolor and oil paintings. In 2014, she contributed to a large outdoor mural covering the side of a building in Glide, depicting rural Oregon. In 2016, she painted another large mural, of Crater Lake, for display in the Glide Community Center. Following her husband’s death in 2011, Bailey moved from her isolated rural home into the town of Glide. In 2022, tired of evacuating each summer because of forest fires, she moved to North Bend, on the Oregon Coast. Bailey is survived by her brother and his wife; three nephews; and two greatnephews. She had pets throughout her life, and is also survived by two dogs, a German shorthair pointer and a pit-bull mix. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to your local branch of Planned Parenthood or SPCA. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

Joan Betty Granum January 19, 1935 – October 13, 2023

A memorial celebration for Joan Betty Granum, 88, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Bon Appetit Event Center, 63330 Boat Basin Road in Charleston. Joan Betty was born January 19, 1935 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Elmer Felix and Dorothy Amber (Hammond) Segal. She passed away October 13, 2023 in Coos Bay. Joan graduated from Galesburg High School, where she was an active member of the swim team. She lived in many places throughout her life that included Oregon, Louisiana and the country of Colombia. Joan married Joe Freeman Pugh December 28, 1952 and together they had two children, Christine and Timothy Pugh. Joe preceded her in death July 4, 1999. She was a medical transcriptionist, as well as an owner of several vessels, and up to 5 large boats at one time, during her 46 years in the fishing industry. She retired from her transcriptionist career in 1998 and as a boat owner in 2008. She loved having and tending to her garden all year long. Joan married Walter Granum August 11, 2009. She was loved by all those who knew her and will be deeply missed. Joan is survived by her son, Timothy J. Pugh of Colombia, South America; daughter, Christine (Sonny) Querry of Coos Bay; grandchildren, Timi Lee Ruiz Pugh (Armando Ruiz) of Coquille, Andrew J. Pugh of Portland,

plans for their future together, and he already had big plans for improving his status in his career. Jacob is survived by his parents, Don Strine of Junction City and his girlfriend, Kimberle Taylor, and Rachael Dunn of Coos Bay; sister, Casey Strine; brother, Deacon Deschenes and his wife, Amariah; fiancé, Lauren McNeely and her daughter, Lily Smith and their daughter, Lucille Strine; sons, Ryder (Strine) Smith of Los Altos, CA, Quentin Strine of Roseburg, and Eli Crisp of Eugene; grandmother, Linda Strine; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dennis Strine and his grandparents, Ron and Carol Dunn. Jacob’s family thanks everyone for the vast amount of messages, flowers, visits, food and prayers that they have received. Jacob was a member of Life Change Church of Coos Bay, and anyone wishing to make a donation in his honor may do so to a place where he loved the people and all they do in the community. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Judith Ann Heaney July 16, 1937 – October 10, 2023

Timothy C. Pugh of Portland, Cheri (Mark) Allison and Nicole Mayer; step-grandchildren, Jerry Zapata of Portland, and Courtney Freitag; great grandchildren, Kody Allison, McKenzie Allison, Brody Mayer and Macee Mayer, Mia Ruiz and Armando Ruiz Jr.; step-great grandchildren, Kyle Freitag and Raelyn Freitag; as well as two great-great grandchildren. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Judith Ann was born July 16, 1937 in Coos Bay, Oregon, to Eldridge and Avis (Moore) Archer. She passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in the home she loved in Port Orford. Judy married Richard Lee Heaney in Reno, Nevada, December 31, 1972. After earning her master’s degree, Judy spent many years as a dedicated teacher. Following retirement, Judy spent her days farming and tending to the many tasks of a vacation home rental owner. She was a longtime member of the Episcopal Church and very involved with the local 4H group. Judy lived life to the fullest and shared smiles and memories with family and friends in her final days. Now she has joined her family and friends in heaven. Judy was a friendly, thoughtful, respectful person and extremely motivated. She was a smiling, happy positive individual who was always cheerful. Judy was a loving wife, friend, and mother. She will always be remembered for helping others. Judy is survived by her children, Debra Swandal of Livingston, Montana, Danial Ferguson of

Medford, Oregon, Martina FergusonHazen of Kingston, Washington and Matthew Heaney of Fairbanks, Alaska. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Death Notices Jacob R. Strine, 31, of North Bend, passed away on October 13, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Donald Schultz, an estate in fee simple, as grantor, to Chicago Title, as trustee, in favor of First Technology Federal Credit Union doing business as First Tech Credit Union, as beneficiary, dated October 19, 2007, and recorded on October 24, 2007, as Recording No. 2007-13703, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon. The Deed of Trust was re-recorded on June 19, 2023, as Recording No. 2023-03947, in the Mortgage Records of Coos County to correct Grantor’s name. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: The East 1/2 of Lots 11 and 12, Block 51, COQUILLE CITY ELLIOTTS ADDITION, Coos County, Oregon. There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $4,370.65 as of July 1, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $47,444.27 as of July 1, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on December 20, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: West Front Entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS\~ 86.778. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines,

the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit\~ A, is incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b)]. DATED: July 28, 2023. Michelle M. Bertolino, Successor Trustee Farleigh Wada Witt 121 SW Morrison, Suite 600 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-228-6044; fax: 503-228-1741 Published on October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:372653) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of Patricia Joan Barber, Deceased Case No. 23PB07070 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Thomas E. Barber has been appointed personal representative for the will and estate of Patricia Joan Barber. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the undersigned personal representative at 8900 SW Sweek Dr., Apt 522, Tualatin, OR 97062, 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 or the personal representative. Dated and first published October 17, 2023. /s/ Thomas E. Barber Personal Representative. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Name: Thomas E. Barber Address: 8900 SW Sweek Dr., Apt 522, Tualatin, OR 97062 Phone No. (503) 333-2898 Published: October 17, 24 and 31, 2023 The World & ONPA (ID:373829)

JLF 23-128608 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Boneva Wilson and Viva Mathieson, not as tenants in common but with rights of survivorship, whose address is 868 N 8th Terrace (shown on DOT as 868 8th Ter), Coos Bay, OR 97420 as grantor to Ticor Title Company of Oregon, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Canopy Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, as named Beneficiary, dated September 14, 2020, recorded September 18, 2020, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2020-09201, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property: The Easterly 5 feet of Lot 12, all of Lot 13 and the Westerly 30 feet of Lot 14, Block 27, Perham Park Addition to the City of Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 868 N 8th Terrace (shown on DOT as 868 8th Ter), Coos Bay, OR 97420. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Monthly payments in the sum of $1,807.69, from July 1, 2021, monthly payments in the sum of $1,799.48, from November 1, 2021, and monthly payments in the sum of $1,763.39, from November 1, 2022, together with all costs, disbursements, and/ or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $268,294.01, together with accrued interest in the sum of $18,808.85 through August 29, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.125% per annum from August 30, 2023, plus the sum of $18,686.37 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees

incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on January 17, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, at the main entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 2nd & Baxter Street, in the City of Coquille, OR, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest

in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com/janeway_law_ firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. Dated: 09-01-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm Telephone: (360) 2602253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-128608 NPP0440385 To: WORLD (COOS) 10/03/2023, 10/10/2023, 10/17/2023, 10/24/2023 The World and ONPA (ID:370829)

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 167384 APN: 169704 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Brent D. Swearingen as Grantor to Krista L. White, ESQ. Bishop, White, Marshall and Weibel, P.S., as Trustee, in favor of United Wholesale Mortgage as Beneficiary, dated 03/17/2020, recorded 03/19/2020, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2020-02886 covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A. EXHIBIT “A” REF. NO.: 167384 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE OREGON COAST HIGHWAY THROUGH THE NW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, FROM WHICH POINT THE IRON PIPE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SECTION 14 BEARS NORTH 75° 27 1/2’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 669.63 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 7° 08’ EAST ALONG THE SAID RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY FOR A DISTANCE OF 172.15 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 36’ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 566.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0° 52’ EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 171.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 36’ EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SECTION 14 FOR A DISTANCE OF 542.83 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. ALSO: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY 101 BEING 173.00 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 89° 36’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY 101 A DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 36’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET TO THE WEST BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY 101; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID WEST BOUNDARY OF HIGHWAY 101 A DISTANCE OF 27.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PROPERTY AWARDED TO THE STATE OF OREGON BY AND THROUGH ITS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION UNDER DECREE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 16735, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 68788 Hauser Rd, North Bend, OR 97459 The current beneficiary is UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC. pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 07/13/2023 as Inst No. 2023-04810 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 12/01/2021 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of:

$280,426.50; 2. Interest through 08/21/2023 in the amount of: $15,697.18 3. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $5,274.98 4. Corporate Advances in the amount of: $2,268.00 5. Last FHA PMI Premium in the amount of: $410.05 6. County Recording Fee in the amount of: $97.00 7. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.125% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $280,426.50 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.125% per annum from 11/01/2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 01/11/2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have

been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 01/11/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTHTO-MONTH OR WEEKTO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The

business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 09/13/2023 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, OSB #223275 Eric A. Marshack, OSB #050166 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC 650 NE Holladay Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: 1 (971) 270-1233 1 (619) 465-8200 A-4796837 10/17/2023, 10/24/2023, 10/31/2023, 11/07/2023 The World and ONPA (ID:372949)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for Coos Bay School District Marshfield High School Batting Cages Structure REBID, will be received from qualified bidders until the bid closing time of 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Thursday November 16, 2023. Bids shall be submitted to the Architect via electronically: general@hge1.com, or mail/hand delivery: HGE Architects, Inc., 333 South 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR, 97420. Bids shall be identified as: BID for Marshfield High School Batting Cages Structure REBID. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud following the bid closing time at 2:15 P.M. via remote phone-in conference call. Call-in information for bid opening: Marshfield High School Batting Cages Structure REBID Opening Thu, November 16, 2023 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM (PDT) Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https:// meet.goto.com/301624621 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 - Onetouch: tel: +12245013412, 301624621# Access Code: 301-624-621 Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Walkthrough will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, 11:00 A.M. Bidders to meet in the west parking lot of the South Coast Education Service District, 1350 Teakwood Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. The site is north of the parking lot. Work on this Contract consists of the construction of a 132’ x 36’ pole building, 12’ high at the eaves. It will have a metal roof and plywood siding with wood battens on the exterior. The east end of the structure will have a 12’ x 24’ Team Room and a 12’ x 12’ Equipment Storage Room. Both of these spaces will have a concrete slab-on-grade with thickened edge foundation. The interior of the Team Room will consist of gyp. board walls, ceiling, and non-slip soft surface flooring. The Equipment Storage will have plywood walls. All of the spaces will have lighting and power. The habitable Team Room will have an electric wall heater. Construction Documents for this work may be examined at the Office of the Architect, HGE Architects, Inc. 333 South 4th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon, phone: 541- 2691166, email: general@hge1. com, and at the following locations: Coos Bay District Office Building, various Plan Centers, and on the HGE website at http://www.hge1. com/bidding-area/. General Contractors are encouraged to contact HGE by phone or email and register their interest in submitting a bid and to be included on the plan holders’ list. One set of drawings, specifications and contract documents may be obtained by prime bidders from HGE INC., upon deposit of $50. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection with the bids. No Bidder may withdraw their bid until thirty (30) days after the bid opening. By: Brian Bergstedt, Facilities Manager Coos Bay School District The World Newspaper, Coos Bay, Oregon October 24, 2023 October 27, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:374520) ------------------------------------Legal Notice EZ MINI STORE 1293 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, November 9, 2023 at 10:00am for NonPayment & Other Fees: Justin Roth, Unit#05 Published on October 24 and 31, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:374487)

Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to build a 154-ft monopole telecommunications facility in the vicinity of 50 A Street, Coos Bay, Coos County, OR 97240. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Project 6123007128 - MAB c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail S, York, PA 17403, mbowman@ ebiconsulting.com, or at (617) 909-9035. Published on October 24, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:374480) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: KATHY MAUREEN HEAD, Decedent. Case No.: 23PB07807 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lawrence Phillips has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 24th day of October, 2023. Published on October 24, 31 and November 7, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:374518) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ETHEL DAISY STODDARD Deceased, Case No. 23PB08599 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Martha Blochlinger 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: October 17th 2023 Martha Blochlinger Personal Representative 1582 S. 17th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 267-4468 Published on October 17, 24 and 31, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:373831)

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By DREW FARMER

Coos Bay City Councilor

I am writing to provide a rural perspective on the legislature’s HB 5019, which is being advertised Opinions expressed on this page are the writer’s alone as compensating for rural and do not represent the opinion of the newspaper or Oregon being left out of the governor’s Executive Order its parent company, Country Media, Inc. 23-02. It’s first important to take a look at EO 23-02, because it’s not just rural Oregon that should have felt the snub. The counties seeing the highest rises in homelessness Put the blame on the ones I support port proposal had a huge chunk of their who created the problem I am writing in support of potential funding eaten up The Democratic Party of the proposed Pacific Coast Oregon is directly to blame Intermodal Port for Coos Bay. by the Metro group. While Metro saw an increase of after passing legilstion I support this project for the 50.4% in homelessness, the legalizing hard drugs. Also skilled jobs and careers this statewide increase was 62% they allowed the problem to will create and to fully utilize per the EO. For context, grow by turning their back the port of Coos Bay to help the second least affected on what is going on in the boost the local economy. was Central Oregon at a Portland and Eugene area. Our area needs the skilled whopping 86% increase They have thrown hundreds jobs this project will bring. in homelessness. We have of millions of dollars at the Our residents are struggling to Metro 11.6 points under homeless and just made more afford housing, food, and fuel. the state average receiving of a mess of it. Homeless Many of the jobs available in $30,598,033 while the group people are by large addicts the area are low wage jobs who are from 24 points and mental patients not willing and the quality of life for our over the state average to to clean up and take life’s residents in the area have more than double increase blisters. significantly declined. This rate received $48,601,967. Oregon will never again project will bring good paying Funds were drawn away be the state we all knew and jobs with benefits to our from Oregon’s most affected loved. Keep electing those residents. counties to support three Democratic leftys and let them I am a journeyman finish it off for good or get electrician with IBEW Local smart and remind yourself that Union 932 and love living the current party running the in our area but I find myself state id the trouble. having to work further and By RICHARD RUBIN further from home to be able Writers on the Range Wayne Ellis to provide for my wife and Coos Bay kids. I continually hear about Skunks love autumn as shortage of electricians, but to our backyard gardens fill up Trust but verify me it’s the lack of opportunity with ripe vegetables. But in that drives us to leave or My dad, Bruce Noordhoff, my northern New Mexico move somewhere better. a founding member of the corn patch, that meant a American Nuclear Society, Many of my family and friends determined skunk chowing was a nuclear physicist with have moved away because down on ears of corn every Westinghouse on the U.S. of the lack of opportunities. I night. What followed next Navy nuclear submarine don’t want to leave and hope was a conundrum: I wanted it program. He had a saying, others will join the fight to gone but didn’t know how to ‘Trust, but verify’. bring better opportunities make that happen. As a councilor, I was for younger adults starting My initial attempt, interested in Administrator their families. This is where spreading coyote-urine Milliron’s July 10th work I want to raise my kids and crystals from the hardware session Tiny Homes Discussion where I hope they’ll have the store, failed to repel the concerning construction of 500 opportunity to raise their kids raids. Then a Norteno square foot dwellings above when the time comes. gardener friend advised single car garages. He offered hanging mothballs in bags two Simpson Park locations: Michael A. Thorp on the fence. Nope, no the former Visitors’ Center Treasurer, IBEW Local Union effect. area, and Pittum Loop, the 932 My plumber friend said forest west of the McCullough he got rid of a big skunk Bridge. Mr. Milliron said Support for offshore wind family that took up residence that when the visitors’ center energy under his mother’s house by moves downtown, the old borrowing a trap from the I write in support of the location by Simpson Park is on county’s agriculture extension Bureau of Ocean Energy the surplus list. He said, “This agent. He used cat food Management’s plan to could be a pilot project. Since as bait — but all he caught construct a wind energy we’ve already surplussed the was cats. Switching to fresh project off the coast of area, it would be a courtyard southern Oregon to generate eggshells, he said he caught of tiny homes,” the entire skunk family, one electricity for the citizens of Mr. Milliron received council striped marauder at a time. the Pacific Northwest. The consensus to further develop A farmer neighbor’s advice floating wind turbines will the tiny home concept. was similar: “Get a Havahart be almost 20 miles offshore Several weeks later, with trap.” I got one and the and thus not visible from the no recollection of a council skunk ended up inside, but coast. This distance from vote to surplus the property, then what? shore will reduce impact on I reviewed the work session I called Taos County video and emailed Mr. Milliron salmon and most birds. The Animal Control. The agent harm of these wind turbines on September 20th to ask said they don’t handle skunks on marine life will be much when a council vote had been and gave me two options: less than the impacts of a taken to surplus the Visitors a private critter-control warmer ocean if we continue Center property. No reply. outfit or dropping it off to burn fossil fuels at current Three days later, Mr. Milliron myself “somewhere in the rates. Offshore wind energy emailed council saying that mountains.” And oh yes, be no Simpson Park property had is one of the tools we have been declared surplus. sure to cover the trap with to help us reduce emissions On his own initiative, Mr. of greenhouse gases in the a tarp when you approach Milliron misled the council, and coming decades. to block possible spray, and Mayor Engelke went along I encourage citizens of the minimize alarming the animal with his claim although it was southern Oregon coastal because you know why. not true. region to contact BOEM and Not wanting to release Knowing that a Council provide them with guidance the skunk in the yard where Property Committee would for our energy future. it might spray my dogs, I be the appropriate starting recruited an agile friend to point for evaluating ‘surplus Chris Luecke carry the cage about 400 property,’ I placed the Bandon yards away to a fallow field Property Committee topic protected by a conservation on the October 9th work easement. The corn-chomper Answer this question session agenda and asked Once again, we are hearing was back the next night. Mayor Engelke if we had an Then I read on the of another plan to develop active Property Committee Havahart company website offshore power generation In as it would be useful in that skunks should be a recent article in the World. the tiny homes effort. Per released at least 10 miles Before we consider this Council Rules, membership is away. Somebody said that project, I would like this restricted to councilors, who skunks had been dumped simple question answered. must be re-appointed every What is the cost to purchase year, but no one had been one wind generator, what is appointed in January with the cost to install it, AND if other usual appointments. it generated its max output The mayor did not know, and every day, how long would it Serious leadership? asked the city attorney, who take to pay for it? Subsidies did not know. Several other Once again, and grants not included. Over Commissioners Bob Main councilors expressed interest the past 10 years or more, I in a Property Committee. and Rod Taylor are taking have asked this question and But before today’s work their lies to the mainstream, have contacted a number session, Mayor Engelke this time lying about our of places including several emailed me that I will be windmill contractors and have offshore wind generation investigated, among other NEVER got any kind of answer. options to such a degree that things, for “Retaliation against I suspect that this is another they’d make Fox News hosts Milliron by adding the Property blush. boondoggle where some Committee agenda item to While Commissioner Sweet companies and people make the Oct. 9 2023 agenda.” has legitimate concerns Unfortunate turn of events, but a lot of money. If it cannot pay regarding how an offshore for itself that should end any there’s an old saying, ‘Sunlight consideration for having them. wind power generation is the best disinfectant.’ facility would impact local Ron Wardman business, both Bob and Rod Susanna Noordhoff, Councilor North Bend Myrtle Point are suddenly pretending

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Metro counties (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington) who have the highest earning citizens on average in the state according to the Oregon Employment Department, and who experienced a collective below-average increase in homelessness. With EO 23-02 covered, we can look at HB 5019 designed for the Balance of State. This is standard legislative code for “the rest of them”, the other 26% of Oregonians. Where I live, Coos County, falls into this bucket. We’re out there on 80% of the state’s land, the timber, seafood, and the farmland is. Something substantial that is missing from the jump is the state’s (un)willingness to surplus land in rural Oregon the way it committed to do in EO 23-02 counties. I had proposed this idea to the governor’s transition team when they came through my county because our city has already surplused its available land for housing development. Instead rural Oregon was fully left out of that option, but it was

afforded to the EO 23-02 counties. We have 200 acres of residential land in our city limits controlled by a governor-appointed board, but all requests to surplus that unused land to developers, unused for more than a decade, have been denied. Even when developers have land ready to go, state agencies have denied three crucial housing development projects in our county. All this while expecting 80% of our work under HB 5019 to result in rehousing individuals. Without funding approval or surplused land for any of our housing projects, this is a setup for failure. As a parting thought, I’ll leave you with this. Both EO 23-02 and HB 5019 have expectations on how many shelter beds will be created and how many people will be rehoused and an associated dollar amount granted. In EO 23-02, the lowest recipient was Lane County who received $32,526 per service. By contrast, the lowest recipient under HB 5019 was Lincoln County who received $9,956 per service.

When a skunk goes after your garden west of me across the Rio Grande Gorge, in an area colloquially known as otra banda, a mix of private and public land. This turned out to be a terrible idea. When I floated that alternative with a Facebook Taos Farm and Garden group, I quickly learned that dumping a skunk across the gorge was anything but welcome. “Not near my backyard!” was the reaction. The idea of dumping the skunk also led to accusations of animal cruelty because I’d be removing the animal “from his family and home range.” A few people had an easy solution, though not one I liked: “Just shoot it.” What seemed doable was that early suggestion to drop off the skunk “somewhere” in the mountains, and I knew of some Bureau of Land Management land that included a National Conservation Area for wildlife. But first I called the Taos BLM office to check. The clerk commiserated with my garden losses, said they have no policy on this issue, and directed me to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The main office in Santa Fe verified that trapping a skunk was legal on my own property and referred me to the local Taos game wardens. They said because skunks aren’t regulated as “non-game animals,” they could be moved to public lands where the BLM and the Forest Service have no restrictions on freeing trapped skunks. A solution at last. So, wrapping the cage in a tarp, I drove the skunk 10 miles away to its new home, gave it time to adjust, and then opened the trap door. Out it bolted, taking off at a fast waddle across the sagebrush field. I hoped to never see it — or any member of its family — again. Out of an abundance of caution, though, I set the trap again, because skunks

Richard Rubin are often seen at night traveling along the dry acequias (irrigation ditches), in my neighborhood. I learned that skunks have competitors for sardine bait — this one a tabby housecat without a collar. I let the cat go, and a week later, we’re eating corn without competition. Our trap still sits in the corn patch, unbaited but ready, just in case, though I know what to do now: Que sera, sera. Richard Rubin is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. He writes in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, where he’s volunteer steward of the historic Aldo and Estella Leopold house, managed by the Forest Service.

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Letters to the Editor (Continued) to be concerned about the environment, all the while making some of the most absurd claims imaginable. For example, these two men, with no education in the sciences or engineering, claim that offshore wind farms “cause local warming and decrease precipitation.” LAUGHABLE!! They act as if these wind farms would create dead zones for plankton. They apparently believe the occasional bird death means we shouldn’t improve our access to green energy, noting that this is far

less likely to occur offshore, for reasons the scientifically ignorant like Main and Taylor should study (hint, start with migratory patterns). Electromagnetic radiation? Good lord, that’s the NIMBY argument used by anti-wind zealots in rural Oregon. We need serious leadership in this county, and the fact is neither Taylor or Main are serious, or even honest, human beings. They embarrass us all. Nick Richards North Bend

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Obituaries (Continued on Page 12) Donald Stuart McDonald August 28, 1925 - August 20, 2023

After attending mass, taking communion and spending the day at his son’s home, Donald Stuart McDonald passed away of natural causes in the early evening at his care center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 20,2023. Donald was the first child of five siblings born to Stuart A McDonald and Susan K Greyerbiehl on August 28, 1925 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Stuart McDonald relocated the family to Eugene, Oregon when Donald was a young boy. Donald graduated from St Mary’s High School six months early in order to enlist in the United States Navy, January 5, 1943. He was honorably discharged, March 5, 1946 as seaman first class. After his military service, Donald traveled to St Louis, Missouri to attend diesel mechanics trade school. Upon securing lodging at Osa Angle’s boarding house, he met his future wife, Ivaleene “Babe” Angle. They married, November 19, 1949. At the advice of his doctor, Donald had to leave his diesel mechanics employment. He moved his wife and first born daughter back to Eugene, Oregon. After the birth of their second child, Donald moved the family to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1952. Donald and Babe joined St

Monica’s church. Donald maintained a strong relationship with the Catholic faith until the day he died. As the family grew to seven children, Donald worked a variety of jobs over the years to support his family. One of his first adventures on arriving in Coos Bay was starting his own business of supplying and servicing vending machines to the local mills. He later sold his business to and was employed by, Automatic Sales Vending Company which was later bought out by Vend West Services. Donald retired from Vend West at 62. Donald also started his own laundry service business in which he provided and maintained washers and dryers to local apartment buildings and laundry facilities. He managed his business well into his sixties. Donald was an astute stock trader and raised livestock on his six acre country home. As the children left the nest, Donald and Babe took up the game of golf which soon became Donald’s passion. They were members of Kentuck Golf Course and Coos Country Club. Golf provided endless hours of enjoyment for them. One of Donald’s greatest golf adventures was traveling to the 2005 Masters in Atlanta, Georgia and watching Tiger Woods play.

Donald played golf until the age of 93. After retirement, Donald and Babe sold their home, bought a RV and traveled the USA for 15 years, settling in Avon Park, Florida. They lived there for 11 years until increasing health issues caused them to move to Fort Lauderdale, Florida where their son resides. Donald is survived by his seven children and their spouses; sisterin-law, Miyoka McDonald; five grandchildren; and eight great

grandchildren; nephews; nieces; and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Babe, of 72 years; his parents; his four siblings and their three spouses; nephews, Brad and Scotty Larwood; niece, Vicki Gandy; and his granddaughter, Jennifer McDonald. Together, Donald and Babe’s ashes will be laid to rest in July, 2024 at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay, Oregon. Prior to graveside services, a Catholic mass will be held for them at St Monica’s church.

Nian loved working in their yard, going to the beach and road trips enjoying the beauty of nature. They were blessed to have 60 years together. Stan worked his whole life, first in his early years following the crops with his family, and then he bagged groceries in high school. His first sales job with a Chevrolet dealership introduced him to a field he loved. He soon decided that he wanted to be his own boss, starting from his own driveway selling one car. The business inventory would later change to RVs and his sons would join him. His sons and grandson carry on the business today. Stan endured many illnesses in his life with grace and dignity. When hard times hit, he found peace in reading his Bible. He had an infectious smile that everyone spoke

of, even when he was very sick. He never met a stranger. Stan is survived by his beloved family; wife, Nian; sons, Darin (Melissa) Porter and Eric (Ladonna) Porter; grandchildren, Heather (John) Adamek, Adam (Madison) Porter, Evan (Jessica) Porter, Brooke (Jeremy) Hooghiem and Kaitlyn Ragan; great grandchildren, Braeden, Nora, and Margaret “Maggie” Adamek, Eleanore “Ellie” Porter, Alexandria “Allie” and Charlotte “Charlie” Porter, Elsjebella “Elsje”, Caspian and Blade Hooghiem, and Kaius Ragan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Addis Porter; brothers, Clarence, Donald and Bobbie; and sister, Doris. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to

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Stanley Porter January 27, 1944 - September 28, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Stanley “Stan” Porter of Coos Bay. He passed away September 28, 2023 with his wife at his side. A private family graveside service was held October 7, 2023 at the Scottsburg Pioneer Cemetery, followed by a family gathering. Stan was born in Madera, California, to Lester and Addis Porter. He was the youngest of 5 children. He spent his early years in California. At the age of 11, his family moved to Reedsport, Oregon. Here he met his high school sweetheart, Nian Leach. They were married in 1963. They had two sons, Darin Porter and Eric Porter. They shared a full life together enjoying their family, whether it was a cookout at the lake, holidays, birthdays, or a simple evening at home. He and

Edith Barbara Friese January 12, 1933 – September 27, 2023

Edith Barbara Friese, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023 from age related causes. Edith was born on January 12, 1933 in Butte, Nebraska to Ernest and Ruby Selle. The Selle’s lived in Raymond, Washington before settling in Reedsport, Oregon, where they ran a logging outfit. Edith’s first job was driving a log truck at the age of 12. Edith graduated from Reedsport High School in 1950. She met her husband, Robert Friese, in Reedsport and they were married in 1955. Robert and Edith were married for 35 years until Robert’s passing in 1991. They had one son, Michael, who they raised in Eugene, Oregon. Edith is survived by her son, Michael of Powell Butte; two grandchildren, Jordan and Amanda Friese; and one great grandchild, who she adored. Also a brother, Robert Selle, of Oakridge. In lieu of flowers donations can be

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Obituaries (Continued on Page 16) Dr. Philip John Keizer, Sr. April 24, 1936 – October 13, 2023

Dr. Philip John Keizer, Sr., a lifetime North Bend resident, and well-known surgeon, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died at home on October 13, 2023, at the age of 87. Phil had cardiac amyloidosis and died of a stroke. Phil was born at Keizer Brothers Hospital in North Bend on April 24, 1936, to Dr. Ennis and Frances (Hoffman) Keizer. He went to grade school at St. Monica’s and was student body president of North Bend High School, Class of 1954. Phil graduated from the University of Notre Dame cum laude in 1958, with a Bachelor of Science in Premed. One week after graduating, Phil married Ann Pettersen, whom he had dated throughout his college years. They moved to Portland so Phil could attend medical school while Ann taught biology at Wilson High School. Following in the footsteps of his father, uncle, grandfather, and great uncle, Phil graduated from the University of Oregon School of Medicine (now Oregon Health and Science University) in 1962. While living in Portland, Phil and Ann’s first two children, P.J. and Lisa, were born. The family then moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, for his internship and surgical residency. During this time, their daughter, Clarice, was born. Dr. Keizer went on to distinguish himself as a physician and general surgeon. One of his most important accomplishments was his original research on diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL), which became the staple in diagnosis of blunt abdominal trauma prior to the advent of the CT scan. This procedure saved untold lives worldwide. He was awarded the best scientific exhibit at the International College of Surgeons convention in Houston, TX, in 1966. DPL was the featured presentation for the opening session of the 1968 American College of Surgeons convention in San Francisco. He also carved a prototype artificial heart valve used in research, which later

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was developed for human patients. The family returned to Coos Bay in 1967, where Dr. Keizer became the region’s first board certified surgeon. Their children, Karen and Teddy, were both born in North Bend, at the Keizer Brothers Hospital. Dr. Keizer practiced medicine with his father at the North Bend Medical Group, later renamed North Bend Medical Center (NBMC). Dr. Keizer was the fifth of seven physicians in his family to practice medicine in this community. In 1923, his great uncle, Dr. Phil Keizer, and his grandfather, Dr. Russell Keizer, built the Keizer Brothers Hospital in North Bend. His father, Dr. Ennis Keizer, and his uncle, Dr. John Keizer continued the tradition of practicing medicine in North Bend. In 1953, Dr. Ennis Keizer founded the North Bend Medical Group. Later Phil’s brother, Dr. Russell Keizer, and Phil’s son, Dr. P.J. Keizer, Jr. practiced in Coos Bay after the clinic was moved to its current location. Phil was proud of his role in helping establish the Bay Area Hospital (BAH), his work as building Chairman of the North Bend Medical Center in Coos Bay, and as the first physician to use a physician assistant in Oregon. At NBMC, where he practiced medicine for over 30 years, he created the first outpatient surgery center in the state of Oregon and second in the country. Dr. Keizer was the first to surgically repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm on the Oregon coast. He served as Chief of Staff at Keizer Memorial Hospital, Chief of Surgery at BAH, board member of NBMC, and President of the Southwestern Oregon Medical Society. Along with his service to the Coos Bay and North Bend community in the medical field, Dr. Keizer was an active member of the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club and Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He also served in the National Guard while in Minnesota and Oregon. Phil may be most remembered as someone who could lighten any

stop on I-5 at milepost 161. The driver, 51 yr old Bryan Bakken of Springfield, was immediately detained regarding a warrant for his arrest from the US Marshall’s Service. Bakken was the subject of an ongoing investigation, and detectives had reason to believe Bakken was in possession of a large amount of narcotics. A search of Bakken’s vehicle revealed approximately 4 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. Bakken was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on several narcotics charges, as well as the Marshall’s warrant.

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yr old Abel Perez-Diaz, of Camas Valley August 15, 2023 1100 block of Reston Road, Tenmile. This case is related to the Westside Road case listed above. DINT executed a search warrant at this location and located an illegal marijuana grow consisting of over 12,000 marijuana plants. Two arrests were made in this case: 36 yr old Joaquin Valdovinos-Torres, of Stockton, California 34 yr old Claudio Cardoza, unknown location

September 6, 2023 2300 block of AzaleaGlen Rd, Azalea. In this case detectives executed search warrants at two neighboring properties

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event with an entertaining story or a well-timed joke that would leave his audience, as well as himself, rolling in laughter. As an avid traveler, he visited 86 countries and 6 continents over the course of his life, from above the Arctic Circle to the tip of Cape Horn. A sixth generation Oregonian, he loved telling the story of the Keizer wagon train of 1843. The Keizer’s were the first to take wagons the entire way across the Oregon Trail, to ultimately found the town of Keizer. Phil was happiest at large family gatherings and spending time with his closest friends. He relaxed most days of his life by playing the piano, especially the blues, jazz, and his own compositions. His specialty was Boogie-woogie. He loved the outdoors, whether he was skiing the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, fly fishing at Ten Mile Lake, or salmon fishing in the ocean. As a teenager, Phil was the first to go barefoot waterskiing at Lakeside, and at a community event, Phil water skied across the Mingus Park pool, pulled by a rope attached to his jeep. Dr. Keizer is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ann and five children: Dr. P.J. Keizer, wife, Elena Keizer, and grandchildren, Johnny, Julia, and Tommy of Coos Bay; Lisa LaGesse, husband, Dr. Phil LaGesse and grandchildren, Laura, Karen, and George of North Bend; Clarice Weeks, husband, Keith Weeks and granddaughters, Anna, Mara, and Ella of West Linn; Karen Thrift, husband, Scott Thrift and grandsons, Alexander and Charlie of Redwood City, CA; Teddy Keizer, wife, Ann Sulzer and grandchildren, Lincoln and Caroline of Portland. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dr. Russell Keizer; sister, Ann Engelcke; and granddaughter, Katherine Keizer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, at 2250 16th Street, in North Bend, with Fr. Paschal Ezurike officiating. A Rosary will precede his

simultaneously. This resulted in the seizure of 178 marijuana plants and approximately 124 pounds of processed marijuana. Additionally, detectives discovered one person, Wayne Picard, in possession of suspected child pornography. This investigation is ongoing, but the following persons have been arrested in this case:

of Grants Pass (unlawfully delivering water) September 20, 2023 600 block of Ranchero Road / 100 block of Fawn Lane, Glendale. DINT executed search warrants at both locations simultaneously, along with two other locations out of the county (one in Grants Pass and one in Medford). These search warrants resulted in the seizure of over 12,000 marijuana plants, 9,000 lbs of processed marijuana, and a small amount of cocaine. The following persons were arrested in this case:

76 yr old Wayne Picard, of Azalea. 60 yr old Doris McEwen, of Azalea. 34 yr old Shaun Greer, of Azalea. September 8, 2023 800 block of Tunnel Road, Glendale. Detectives executed a search warrant at this location and discovered approximately 450 marijuana plants, over 400 pounds of processed marijuana, and a small amount of cocaine. Arrested in this case are the following:

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funeral at 10:30 am and a reception will follow at the church hall. The family suggests contributions to the Coos Foundation, Inc, PO Box 1375, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, a nonprofit founded by his father through Rotary to benefit local projects in the Coos Bay area. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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of Azalea 33 yr old Kayleen Chacey, of Azalea 44 yr old Josh Bolen, of Crescent City, California October 6, 2023 DINT and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office had been working on a joint investigation since July of this year. This case started as an investigation into a stolen vehicle that was recovered in the Roseburg area by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Suspicious items were found inside the stolen vehicle, and they were suspected to contain illegal narcotics. DINT detectives applied for a search warrant to open the items, and found a large amount of suspected fentanyl. In total, deputies and detectives located approximately 2 pounds of suspected fentanyl powder, along with evidence of fentanyl sales. On October 6th, DINT detectives took the suspect into custody in the Eugene area. 35 yr old Mitchell Ramsey, of Gerber, California, was lodged in the Douglas County Jail on fentanyl related charges.

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Stepping inside the structures allows you to take in various views, offering curious new visions. Holes litter the wooden sides of one of the structures, mimicking the holes someone who is “birding” would use to peer at birds. According to museum Executive Director, Lydia Heins, this method of bird watching enables bird enthusiasts to enjoy observing the creatures in their habitat without encroaching on their space. In this case, you can peek through the holes to get a new engaging perspective on the videos and shadows. Continuing through to the next area, you will find more of Dudley’s photography work along the walls. Two display cases are set up, housing more of his striking creations. Shadows play here too, but in a more subtle but equally interesting way. Dudley’s entire exhibit perfectly fits in with the Halloween season, giving off a slightly eerie vibe to the gallery spaces. Dudley wants visitors to each take their own meanings away from this exhibit. “The artist has been very steadfast in making sure the visitors experience things on their own, not giving a lot of narrative to the show,” said Heins. Just outside the main area is the Perkins Gallery, showcasing artist Jenny Gray’s collection, titled ‘Echos.’ The mood in this gallery contrasts greatly with Dudley’s work. Gray features brightly colored acrylic paintings. Colorful shapes lay against colorful backgrounds, giving off a retro feeling to the pieces. To Gray, the repetition of shapes represents “organisms or segments of time” as she explores both “the positive and negative aspects of growth and change.” Upstairs galleries Upstairs the museum holds the work of the two remaining artists in the exhibition. In the Mabel Hansen Gallery, Liz Walker takes over the space with her amazing artwork. Each wall is packed with work from a talented artist who uses a fascinating paper technique to create her pieces. Walker has titled her exhibit, ‘Pulling Secrets Out of Paper: The Art of Marbling.’ “Her process, at least for these pieces, is the marks that paper leaves on canvas. … She wets a piece of [paper], sometimes it’s just a paper towel, … and puts it on the canvas and makes a picture from it,” said Heins, describing the artist’s captivating process. Walker’s paintings beautifully meld texture and color together to create gorgeous imagery of people and objects. Her work gives off feelings of elegance, depicting vibrant scenes, each telling a story uniquely its own. The gripping artwork of Eileen Bowie can be found in the Atrium Gallery. Walking into her space immediately gives you a shift in mood. Her fantastically unsettling pieces are moving and make an excellent addition to the exhibition. According to Heins, Bowie’s ‘Rabbit Hole Series’ is all about exploring different states of being, such as anxiety. In her series, Bowie examines “the process of one’s existentially anxious substrates,

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categorized into distinct but melding milieus.” When viewing her powerful paintings you can almost feel the anxiety held within them, perfectly capturing the anxious states of mind. To view the exhibition, regular museum admission fees are required for nonmembers. Members may view it for free. The exhibition opened on October 6 and will run until Friday, February 11, 2024.

Additional museum events The Coos Art Museum has several other events taking place this month. It will be holding CAM After Dark again this year which is free to everyone. Visitors may stop by on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31, to tour the museum in the dark. Flashlights and glow sticks will be provided, as well as some candy. Guides will be present to lead the way through the darkened museum. On October 27, the

museum will be holding a Costume Party Movie Night at the Egyptian Theatre. There will be a costume contest and raffle held before playing the movie, The Mummy. The event takes place from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and tickets range in price from $3 to $5. Those wishing to attend may register online by going to the Coos Art Museum’s website. For more information visit: CoosArt.org or call the museum at: (541) 267-3901.

The dramatic lighting in Russell Dudley’s photography provides each image with a fascinating sense of depth and intrigue.

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Upcoming Lecture Series at the Coos Art Museum, teaching artists how to get their work seen By SARAH KELLY For Country Media, Inc.

As part of its Lecture Series, the Coos Art Museum will hold a special class, teaching people “How to Get Your Art in the Public Eye.” The class, taking place on October 21 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., is to be taught by museum Marketing Coordinator, Natalie Laswell. This class is meant to help those who love making art but are unsure how to traverse all the steps necessary to get their pieces into a museum or gallery. This talk will help artists of all kinds through the formal processes, better allowing them to showcase their talents to the world.

Laswell will guide artists on how to write an artist statement and short biography, which will be displayed for guests to read when viewing their artwork at a show. People attending the class will also be taught how to make a professional CV and how to submit their work online. Additionally, Laswell will be taking time to help artists get comfortable sharing their work, as well as, walking them through the steps to entering their pieces into shows. Registering ahead of time for the class is encouraged and can be done online at CoosArt.org. The class costs $5 for nonmembers and is free to members.

Artist Russell Dudley has set up two large structures in the main gallery of the Coos Art Museum, playing on light and shadows.

‘Red Shoes’ is one of the pieces in Eileen Bowie’s ‘Rabbit Hole Series,’ meant to explore the different states of anxiety.

Inside the Atrium Gallery, artist Eileen Bowie has many fantastic thought-provoking paintings on display.

Using a mixture of wet paper and other techniques, Liz Walker can create beautiful paintings such as this acrylic marbling and collage piece, ‘Ready by Moonlight #1.’

Artist Liz Walker’s exhibit is located on the second floor of the museum, inside the Mabel Hansen Gallery. Her collection is titled ‘Pulling Secrets Out of Paper: The Art of Marbling.’

Artist Jenny Gray showcases her series of acrylic paintings inside the Perkins Gallery.

The Echos exhibit features colorful artwork by Jenny Gray. This painting is titled, ‘Fertile Ground.’

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38 Cornbread

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27 Joyride 29 With little excess

58 USN rank 59 Road goo

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Obituaries Terri Lee Wirth December 30, 1948 ~ September 21, 2023

A celebration of life for Terri Lee Wirth, 74, will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 282 W. 6th St., Coquille, Oregon, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with a reception following in the church social hall. Terri was born on December 30, 1948, to parents, Robert T. and Leola L. (Zander) Judson Jr., at Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem, Oregon, and she passed away at her Coos River home, surrounded by family, on September 21, 2023. Growing up with brother, Robert and sister, Lecia, summers kept her busy with watching after her siblings, babysitting others, and working hard in the strawberry and bean fields — all the while never complaining and always being patient. They spent many summer nights playing with the neighborhood kids, even after dark. She also volunteered her time at the hospital because helping others was a big part of her life. Even in her young life she instilled great qualities of selflessness, morality, spirituality and kindness, always wanting to do the right thing, regardless of the outcome. She graduated from South Salem High School in 1967, going on to Oregon State University, where she met the love of her life, Pat Wirth. Terri and Pat were married on August 29, 1970, and they followed his engineering career until moving home in 1972 to the dairy ranch on Coos

River where Pat grew up. Soon after son, Scott was born and then daughter, Molly came along. Terri kept herself busy raising her young family while Pat started a logging venture with his dad which soon became Smith & Wirth Logging. She soon decided to follow her passion for nursing by taking courses and graduating from SWOCC’s nursing program in 1986. She went on to Bay Area Hospital working in orthopedics, and soon went on to serving the public at the Coos County Health Department. After 10 years there came a time when she decided to leave her job and stay home, helping with babysitting and caretaking for the grandchildren. As she grew accustomed to the life on the farm, she came to believe it was the most “ideal” place to live… after all, there were long, stretching fields to the west filled with dairy cows and later beef cattle and the fantastic sunsets, tree-covered mountains surrounding the valley, a flowing river off in the distance (which a couple of times crept strikingly close to the house), and a long-existent elk herd, growing every year, would mosey around their house and the fields, not to mention the coyote calls often heard in the night. Family meant everything to Terri. She always had such pride and joy in her children and grandchildren, you could hear it in her voice as she spoke of them.

She attended countless sporting events and even when her recent illness began to take over and she wasn’t able to go to the games, she anxiously awaited for Pat to come home with his report. In their later years, Pat and Terri spent weeks at a time vacationing in Hawaii, it was one of her favorite places. Sometimes she would take vacations with her besties and Pat would stay behind keeping their home safe and sound. She also was involved with a Bunco group for several years, kept in touch with her sorority sisters, and most recently was attending a Bible study group with ladies from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coquille. Terri showed such bravery, courage and strength during her fight against her illness. Throughout everything she endured both mentally and physically, she continued to have great faith in our Lord. She held on to His words and promises, knowing her story wasn’t coming to an end, but that she was going to be lifted up to Him. Terri so looked forward to seeing her mom and dad again in Heaven, which gave her great comfort. Terri is survived by her husband of 53 years, Pat Wirth; children, Scott and Julee Wirth with Ryan and Braden; and Molly and Jeff Messerle with Bo, Waylon and Belle; siblings, Robert and Kay Judson with Ryan, Joel, Gerad, Jordan and Reed; and Lecia and Kevin Neal with Grace and

Addy; in-laws, Bart and Sue Wirth with Shari and Sandi; and Vonnie Major with Lane and Meghan; and numerous grand nieces and nephews. Her beautiful extended family also included her dearest friends, Mindy Deeter (who was with her through the end) and Diana Bussman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Leola Judson; and in-laws, Ken and Betty Smith and Raleigh Wirth. Anyone wishing to honor Terri with a memorial donation may do so by contributing to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 282 W. Sixth St, Coquille Oregon, 97423 Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, (541) 267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com.

Evelyn Leathers Whitehead October 8, 1932—October 10, 2023

Evelyn Joyce Garman was born in Cottage Grove on October 8, 1932 and died at the age of 91, while residing at New Friends Memory Care Facility, Coos Bay, Oregon. She was the second child of Richard and Geneva (Hopper) Garman. Her Dad worked as a timber faller during her formative years. Her Mom pioneered as a one-room school teacher in the 1920’s, and continued teaching into her 70’s. Evelyn graduated Valedictorian from her class of 1950, Cottage Grove High School. She studied piano and became an accomplished musician. For over 25 years Evelyn shared her love for the keyboard with scores of

young students. Evelyn’s family were members of the 6th and Gibbs Church of Christ, where she was organist for many years. In 1976 Evelyn began a 40-year career as a Realtor. She rapidly earned the designation of Certified Residential Specialist while working with other fine real estate professionals in Cottage Grove, prior to opening her own brokerage there. Eventually Evelyn moved to the Salem area where she assumed the title of Broker Trainer for a large real estate firm. If Evelyn were asked to define what was most important to her, she would invariably reply, “My faith and my family.” Evelyn maintained

a life-long strong belief in God and was committed to studying her Bible. She was an avid reader, and forever a “dog lover.” Evelyn practiced the admonition “It is better to give than to receive.” Evelyn is survived by her three children, Marilyn Seleshanko, North Bend, OR, Marv Leathers, Cottage Grove and Carol Crim, Papillion, NE. Evelyn was blessed to leave six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, to carry on her legacy. An interment will be held at Bemis Cemetery, Cottage Grove, on October 20, 2023. Arrangements in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium.

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