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Man arrested for recording girls at Coquille High School BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A Coquille man is behind bars after he was allegedly caught recording juvenile girls going to the restroom and changing clothes at a sporting event at Coquille High School. Sgt. Doug Miller with the Coquille Police Department confirmed Patrick Laird, 59, was arrested and charged

with encouraging child sex abuse II and invasion of personal privacy in the first degree. Both charges are Class C felonies. Miller said the incident occurred December 15 and police got involved after an emergency caller reported an altercation at the school. During the investigation, officers learned a man had been found in the girl’s restroom using a cell

phone to record teen girls changing clothes and using the restroom. The recording took place during a sporting event and involved girls from different schools throughout Southern Oregon. Miller said when some of the girls realized they were being recorded, one of the teens told her father, who went into the restroom, confronted Laird and forcibly detained him. Other parents

then called 9-1-1, which led the police response. When police arrived, Laird appeared to have injuries, but he refused to discuss them with officers. After the investigation, Laird was arrested and transported to the Coos County Jail. Miller said the investigation into the incident is continuing and additional charges

are possible. The police department is working with the Coquille School District to investigate the incident. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Officer Aaron Mayo at amayo@ cityofcoquille.org or to call the police department at 541-396-2114. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the investigation.

Shop with Heroes provides gifts for Coquille children BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The Coquille Police and Fire Department’s Shop with Heroes Program provided gifts for local children and made lasting memories for everyone involved. Thanks to community donations, they were able to take local children and their chaperones to WalMart to purchase Christmas presents on Dec. 16. When they returned to Coquille, the children had lunch provided and also had the opportunity to meet Santa. “During the winter season, and especially around the holidays, it’s very nice that the kids have something to look forward to,” said Tobia Cochran, Police Service Please see HEROES Page 3

Local organizations Torrey Contreras is collaborate on warming center Bandon’s new city manager BY NATE SCHWARTZ The World

In a huge collaborative effort, the Coos Bay branch of the Salvation Army will be opening the doors of its gymnasium as a warming center during severe weather this winter. The proposal was done in partnership with the Nancy Devereux Center, and

supported by the city of Coos Bay and the Coos Bay Fire Department. The warming center will look to provide refuge for the unhoused community during the harshest time of year. Salvation Army Major David Kaufmann, officer and executive director of the Coos Bay Corps, was eager to spread the word on the community service initiative. “We’re partnering with the Devereux Center, they are going to be providing a hot meal in the evening and breakfast in the morning. We can prep and help support that through the Hope Market, our food pantry,” Said Kaufmann, while describing the services available, “People can stay warm and out of the weather, there will be nice cots to sleep on. We’ll provide services like internet, people can charge their phones up. Anything a person could need.” Multiple local agencies have provided goods and support for the initiative. Coos Health and Wellness has been a massive proponent of the initiative, alongside North Bend Medical Center. Both medical centers helped to donate cots and blankets for the warming center. Coos Health and Wellness also

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Bandon’s new city manager, Torrey Contreras, introduced himself to members of the community during a recent Bandon Chamber of Commerce event. Contreras was invited

to speak and answer questions from members of the local business community during the chamber’s holiday celebration on Dec. 13. The new city official came to Bandon after working as the Senior Assistant City Manager in Cerritos, Calif.

Contreras said he was planning a dream golf trip with friends when he came across the job posting for the Bandon city manager position. After talking with friends, and visiting the community with his Please see BANDON Page 8

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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. Salmon and Cranberry Sweets. • 3:33 pm, loud noise, 1400 block of N Bayshore Drive. • 5:25 am, disorderly conduct, LaClair and Newmark. • 7:37 am, burglary, 1400 block Newmark Avenue. • 8:47 am, 39 year old male lodged Coos County jail on warrant, 1000 block of Anderson Avenue. • 9:35 am, juvenile problem, 200 block of S Cammann Street. • 9:58 am, disorderly conduct, Dutch Bros. • 10:40 am, located wanted subject, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue. • 11:23 am, narcotics investigation, 2600 block of Koos Bay Boulevard. • 12:02 pm, animal complaint, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 12:06 pm, threats, 1200 block of Hemlock Avenue. • 12:19 pm, criminal mischief, 600 block of N Bayshore Drive. • 1:06 pm, criminal mischief, 100 block of W Commercial Avenue. • 2:26 pm, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue. • 2:41 pm, disorderly conduct, Ocean and Newmark.

• 3:07 pm, dispute, 1000 block of S 4th Street. • 4:23 pm, juvenile problem, 1700 block of Thompson Road. • 4:35 pm, disorderly conduct, 1300 block of Ocean Boulevard. • 5:00 pm, 40 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Schoneman. • 9:50 pm, 61 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Cedar. • 10:09 pm, animal complaint, 10th Avenue and E Street. • 11:11 pm, 34 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Wasson.

is hoping to serve as much of the South Coast as it can. Doors From Page 1 will open whenever the temperature drops to helped to secure an 36 degrees or below, or emergency readiness when authorized by the grant from the city of Coos Bay. Those Southwest Oregon Healthcare Preparedness concerned are urged to look for updates on Organization. This effort the Devereux Center’s is allowing the Salvation Facebook page. Major Army to help expand Kaufmann urged and continue a program volunteers to provide that the Devereux Center their time if possible. has done each winter. “We always need “The Devereux Center volunteers to assist with has opened a warming the overnight stays… We center, but people can’t could use your financial sleep there. I thought support, I know the that we have to fix Devereux Center could that… So, I immediately too, so any support went to work with Coos people can lend will be Health and Wellness greatly appreciated,” and they rounded up said Kaufmann. “It will the cots, blankets, and be used well… 83 cents everything we needed,” out of every dollar gets Said Kaufmann, who is translated directly to a enamored by the support program, and we do our the city has offered. best to stick to that.” “I’ve experienced many Andrew Brainard, warming shelters in many the director for the communities, but I have Coos County Homeless not been surrounded Response (CCHR) office by support like we have has helped coordinate been here. The city the initiative with his of Coos bay, they’re team. The CCHR and wonderful.” their help with the The warming center warming center is just

a small part of the county’s response to what has been a growing unhoused community in the area. An influx in transient and unhoused activity is becoming endemic all along the coast of Oregon and beyond, with people finding it harder and harder to make ends meet. “I think that [local government] are taking up many initiatives to help. Including affordable housing options,” Said Kaufmann, “I sit on several committees and one of the things I’ve noticed about this area is that the onus is on city and county governments coming together to remove barriers to permitting and things like that. City of Coos Bay, City of North Bend, Coos County they are all very sensitive to that. They do everything they can to make accommodations for the unhoused community.” The Salvation Army and the Devereux Center are hoping the

Monday 12/11: North Bend • 1:08 am, 45 year old male arrested and transported Coos County jail on driving while suspended felony, Union and Sherman. • 3:54 am, 26 year old female cited on criminal mischief III and disorderly conduct II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue. • 9:19 am, 65 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue. • 9:27 am, 50 year old female lodged Coos County jail on warrants, 800 block of California Avenue. • 11:31 am, threats, 1100 block of Airport Way. • 11:43 am criminal mischief, 1500 block of Newmark Street. • 12:09 pm, burglary, 2500 block of Ash Street. • 1:31 pm, weapons offence, 2100 block of Newmark Street. • 7:27 pm, injured animal, Crowell Lane.

Coquille • 8:29 am, runaway juvenile, 1300 block of N Gould Street. • 12:58 pm, threats, Coquille School District. • 4:52 pm, disorderly conduct, 600 block of E 10th Street. • 5:44 pm, dispute, 1100 block of N Baxter Street.

• 9:17 am, stolen vehicle, 2200 block of Highway Avenue. • 12:25 pm, burglary, 800 block of Myrtle Avenue. • 7:52 pm, animal problem, 100 block of Ashwood Court. Tuesday 12/12: Reedsport • 12:26 pm, missing person 3100 block of Ridgeway Drive. • 2:16 pm, animal problem, Champion Park. • 6:16 pm, missing person, 2100 block of Elm Avenue. Wednesday 12/13: North Bend • 11:00 am, minor in possession marijuana, 1500 block of 16th Street. • 3:26 pm, intoxicated subject, 2400 block of Sherman Avenue. • 4:49 pm neighbor dispute, 2000 block of Myrtle Street. • 6:38 pm, 26 year old female cited for criminal trespass II, 3300 block of Broadway Avenue. • 7:46 pm, 26 year old female arrested and transported to Coos County jail on criminal trespass II, 900 block of Virginia Avenue. • 9:57 pm, disorderly

conduct, 3200 block of Tremont Street.

• 5:28 pm, animal complaint, 1800 block of Lincoln Road. • 5:37 pm, theft of cell Coos Bay phone, 400 block of • 8:50 am, disorderly Newmark Avenue. conduct, 600 block of W • 6:30 pm, disorderly Central Avenue. conduct, 500 block of S • 9:05 am, criminal 4th Street. mischief, 700 block of • 7:42 pm, disorderly Signal Way. conduct, 1600 block of • 9:23 am, 43 year old Newmark Avenue. female transported to • 7:46 pm, burglary, Coos County jail on 1100 block of 10th phone harassment, 1700 Court. block of Thompson • 8:19 pm, dispute, 200 Road. block of S 10th Street. • 10:03 am, theft, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue. Coquille • 10:12 am, burglary, • 6:49 am, criminal 1400 block of Myrtle mischief, N Central Avenue. Boulevard. • 10:25 am, disorderly • 12:03 pm, 23 year old male cited result conduct, 1200 block of of accident, E 2nd and Newmark Avenue. • 1:49 pm, dispute, 700 Central. block of F Street. • 2:27 pm, 24 year old male transported to Coos County jail on felon in possession of a restricted weapon. • 3:59 pm, fraud, 1000 block of Ingersoll Avenue. • 3:58 pm, phone harassment, Noble Avenue. • 4:08 pm, counterfeit money, 800 block of S Broadway Street. • 4:07 pm, juvenile problem, 700 block of S Broadway Street. • 5:11 pm, fraud, 200 block of S 5th Street.

Reedsport • 8:34 am, animal problem, 400 block of Camellia Court. • 9:02 am, animal problem, 2200 block of Arthur Drive. • 12:04 pm, fraud, Reedsport Community Charter School. • 2:40 pm juvenile problem, Reedsport Community School. • 3:35 pm, stolen vehicle, 20000 block of North 79th Way. • 7:40 pm, missing person, Lower Umpqua Hospital.

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Reedsport • 8:01 am, animal problem, 2000 block of Fir Avenue. • 8:59 am, animal problem, Reedsport K9 Shelter.

citizens of Coos County will be sensitive and accommodating as well. Those who can spare their financial help will be greatly appreciated. Those who can spare their time even more so. Donations to the Salvation Army can be made online at coosbay. salvationarmy.org or through their famous Red Kettle Campaign. Proceeds for which go directly to the local branch. Those wishing to volunteer or to use the warming center themselves can visit the facility at 1155 Flanagan Ave in Coos Bay. The Devereux Center also accepts donations online, or in person at their location at 1200 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR. For more information and a list of items that are needed most visit their website at thedevereuxcenter.org.

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Specialist and Shop with Heroes event organizer. “They love it,” she

said. Members of the Coquille Police Department, Coquille

Fire Department, community volunteers, and multiple other agencies teamed together for this year’s event. Together, they provided many Coquille children whose families may be having a hard time financially, with an opportunity to purchase gifts for themselves and make lasting fun-filled memories.

“It’s really rewarding for all of our volunteer chaperones. Every year, they look forward to doing it again because they bring such joy to the children,” Cochran said. The Coquille first responders have been hosting the event for 11 years. This year was the first year the event was entirely donation-funded.

Event organizers said the event helped 155 Coquille children have a memorable holiday. The Coquille Police Department thanked a long list of community donors and local businesses for supporting the event. Their generosity made it possible for every child at the event to have gifts for Christmas this year.

White House advisor tours Port of Coos Bay moving forward. Landrieu wanted project After the meeting, a close look both Wyden and Hoyle said the shipping port at potential was coming to Coos Bay. “We are going to stay shipping port at the project until it gets

done in the next 15 minutes, but it will get done.” Hoyle emphasized that the port project will not only reduce shipping costs but will do it in a way that’s good for the over the finish line. By DAVID RUPKALVIS environment. Period,” Wyden said. The World “Coos Bat can be the “We spent the last The Coos Bay-North couple of hours showing solution to our supply Bend region got a chain congestion,” Hoyle the White House’s top surprise visitor recently said. “This can reduce person on infrastructure when White House why the Port of Coos Bay our congestion to the advisor Mitch Landrieu West Coast by 10 is a winner.” flew into town to get a percent. This is good for Wyden said one thing first-hand look at the he wanted to emphasize jobs, it’s good for proposed intermodal businesses and it’s good to the White House was shipping port in the Port the project will not only for the environment.” of Coos Bay. Hoyle said having a impact the Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and port using the most Coast. U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle took recent environmental “The reality is this Landrieu on the tour in standards and shipping project helps this hopes of getting the containers via rail rather community, but if you’re White House to support than trucks would be a a consumer in the the port project. Rockies, it’s going to help major improvement for After flying over the the environment. you, too, because it port and hearing about “We can be the reduces shipping costs,” the proposal from Port of Wyden said. solution, and we will Coos Bay CEO John bring jobs back to the Regardless of what Burns, Landrieu joined happens when the mega South Coast so the South Wyden and Hoyle for a Coast will have a thriving grant winners are round table meeting with announced, Wyden said economy with middlemembers of local labor class jobs,” Hoyle said. he was proud that unions, business owners, Oregon’s elected officials “If people come to my the two local Indian office, I don’t care what got the White House to Tribes, local elected pay attention to the port they’re coming to talk officials and others to get project. about, I tell them about an idea of community the Port of Coos Bay.” “Mitch Landrieu did support for the project. Burns told the crowd not come here by the plan his agency is Wyden said just osmosis,” Wyden said. working on would getting Landrieu to see “The congresswoman change how shipping and hear about the told me we had to get project was an important him on the phone. Within ports are built now and for the future. step as the port proposal 20 minutes on the call, “What we’re looking to tries to receive a mega he said ‘I’m coming to do is build a port for the grant to cover much of Coos Bay.’ We know future,” Burns said. “We we’ve got a lot of work the costs to modify the have an opportunity to to do. This is a project channel and make other build a port that will be repairs needed to get the that isn’t going to get environmentally at the top of the game. There’s a lot of stuff at stake with this project, and not just in Coos Bay.” If completed, the project would provide up to 9,000 jobs running

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As U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and supporters look on, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden expresses his support for an intermodal shipping port at the Port of Coos Bay.

from Coos Bay, through Douglas County, into Florence and to Eugene, where the trains would pass off the shipping containers to travel across the nation. Wyden said after the meeting that Landrieu was impressed with what he saw and heard during his visit. “I think he walked away saying, ‘I just saw the textbook case of how you do economic development for the future,” Wyden said. Wyden said one thing the White House is looking at is inflation,

and he believes the port project could directly lower the nation’s inflation rate. “We’ve heard about jobs, we’ve heard about the environment, but I believe what really puts this over the top is the impact on inflation,” Wyden said. “Our shipping costs are increasing too high. We showed the president’s point person that we have a winner.” Hoyle said work is already started for one of the big concerns about the project – housing in an area that is already

short on housing. “North Pointe, which is building the port, has committed to building workforce housing, which we can use after they build it,” she said. Hoyle also said while the mega grant would be a huge boost, it is not all or nothing. “It is a very complicated process,” she said. “If not the mega grant, we have plan B and plan C.” Wyden and Hoyle said they expect to hear about the mega grant winners in the coming weeks.

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Bandon girls win first two league games Bandon’s girls had a big week, opening the Valley Coast Conference basketball season with two wins wrapped around a nonleague victory on the home floor of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Tigers, who are ranked first in the Class 2A coaches poll, beat Lowell at home 55-23 and Central Linn on the road 45-25. In between the two games, the jumped out to a big early lead and held off Colton 36-30 at Moda Center. With the wins, Bandon improved to 6-1 on the season heading into its home invitational, the Bandon Dunes Tournament, Wednesday through Friday. The Tigers open against Camas Valley. They return to league play Jan. 4 at Illinois Valley. COQUILLE STILL PERFECT: The Red Devils picked up a pair of nonleague wins, topping Harrisburg on the road 62-29 and La Pine at home 48-11 to improve to a perfect 9-0 on the season. The Red Devils face Siuslaw to open Bandon’s tournament on Wednesday and have a huge game to open league play Jan. 3 at Sutherlin. Coquille is third and Sutherlin fifth in the most recent Class 3A coaches poll. REEDSPORT FALLS TWICE: Reedsport lost its first two league games, falling to Toledo 46-31 and on the road against Monroe 67-50. The Brave also are in Ban-

don’s tournament, opening against Myrtle Point. Reedsport is at Yoncalla on Jan. 2 before returning to league play Jan. 4 at Oakland. BOBCATS SPLIT GAMES: Myrtle Point beat North Lake 45-37 but fell to Crosshill Christian 37-25 in the twoday Tall Timbers event at Elkton High School. The Bobcats are 9-2 heading into their game against Reedpsort in the Bandon Dunes tournament. They open Skyline League play Jan. 5 against Yoncalla. CRATER TOPS PIRATES: Marshfield fell to Crater in a nonleague game 70-22 in Central Point. The Pirates, on a threegame losing streak after falling in their final two games in their home tournament, are 4-5 heading into the threeday SCTC Holiday Classic at Stayton. They open against Heritage, Wash., on Wednesday. Marshfield was eighth in the Class 4A coaches poll. BULLDOGS WIN THREE: North Bend stretched its win streak to four games by picking up three non-league wins in a four-day stretch. The Bulldogs topped The Dalles 51-40, Brookings-Harbor 49-37 and Douglas on the road 50-31 to improve to 8-3 in the preseason. This week, they compete in the three-day Newport Holiday Tournament, starting

against Elkton on Wednesday. PACIFIC WINS ONE: The Pirates beat Riddle 56-18 in a nonleague game and lost at Rogue River 60-44 in another as they continue tuning up for the Skyline League season. The Pirates face host Alsea Wednesday in the opening day of the three-day Clemens Holiday Tournament and open league play Jan. 5 against North Douglas. POWERS GETS WIN: The Cruisers topped Coquille’s JV team 54-21. This week, Powers faces Toledo Wednesday at Eddyville in the opening round of the Clemens Holiday Tournament. The Cruisers open league play Jan. 5 at Days Creek. BOYS BASKETBALL MARSHFIELD GETS WIN: The Pirates went on the road and beat Class 5A Crater 47-44 last week, but lost at home to Class 6A Roseburg 76-47. Marshfield is 6-3 heading into the SCTC Classic at Stayton, where the Pirates open against Ridgeview on Wednesday. BULLDOGS DROP TWO: North Bend lost a pair of games on the road, falling to The Dalles 67-28 and Douglas 54-49 during the week. The Bulldogs, 5-6 on the season, face Colton on Wednesday in the opening round of the Newport Holi-

day Classic. TIGERS TOP COBRAS: Bandon snapped a threegame losing streak with a 53-48 win at Central Linn in Valley Coast Conference play. The Tigers had lost to Lowell 57-46 in the league opener and the fell to Colton 57-52 at Moda Center in the two days leading up to the game against Central Linn. “It was nice to stop the bleeding,” said Bandon coach Vince Quattrocchi, adding that he and assistant Ken Nice couldn’t remember the last time the Tigers lost three in a row. The Tigers turned around an early deficit by switching to a man-to-man defense, he said. “That was the difference in the game,” Quattrocchi said. “The intensity increased for us and the momentum changed. We started playing good basketball.” Peyton Simonds had 15 points and Carter Brown 14 in the win. Sean Ells and Tyler Senn added eight each. Bandon faces Camas Valley on Wednesday to open the Bandon Dunes tournament. REEDSPORT SPLITS LEAGUE GAMES: Reedsport edged Toledo 43-40 in its Valley Coast Conference opener before falling at Monroe 64-54. The Brave, now 3-5 overall, visit Yoncalla on Jan. 2 before returning to league play with a game at Oakland on Jan. 4.

BOBCATS WIN ONE: Myrtle Point tipped North Lake 49-48 in the Tall Timbers event at Elkton before losing to Crosshill Christian 69-29. The Bobcats, now 4-6, face Coquille on Wednesday to open the Bandon Dunes tournament. Their Skyline League opener is scheduled Jan. 5 against Yoncalla. LA PINE TOPS COQUILLE: The Red Devils lost at home to La Pine 56-33, their fourth loss in a row. Following the Bandon Dunes Tournament, the Red Devils open Far West League play Jan. 3 at Sutherlin. PACIFIC FALLS: The Pirates saw a five-game win streak snapped when they lost games on consecutive days. After beating Riddle 45-33 earlier in the week, Pacific fell at Rogue River 54-45 and then lost to Marshfield’s junior varsity squad 62-43. The Pirates face Alsea to open the Clemens Holiday Tournament on Wednesday and open Skyline League Play against North Douglas on Jan. 5. POWERS WINS: The Cruisers topped Coquille’s JV team 44-27 for their second straight win. Powers meets Toledo at Eddyville on Wednesday to open the Clemens Holiday Tournament and opens Skyline League play Jan. 5 at Days Creek.

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Coquille’s Holli Vigue won the girls 3-point shootout during the recent Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament.

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Gold Coast Swim Team members Benjamin Bartholomew, Luna Norris and George Cheal all were recognized for having top-five times in Oregon. Benjamin Bartholomew, age 11, and 9-year-olds George Cheal and Luna Norris all received honors. They were recognized at the recent banquet in Salem.

Brightbill fastest in Mac’s Run Kevin Brightbill won the annual Mac’s Run, touring the 10-kilometer course in 36 minutes and 40 seconds. The race started and ended in Sunset Bay State Park and included treks through both Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks. Derek McGarigal was second in 42:29, followed by Daniel Desurra (42:35). The top female finisher in the 10K was Emily Reinig, who was eighth overall in 45:56. Crystal Ramirez-Garcia was second among women in 55:25 and Alexis Rae-Coleman third in 57:42. Dave Seip won the 5-kilometer race in 24:04, followed by Tryson Bradford in 26:20. Mac’s Run was the final race on the South Coast Running Club’s calendar for 2023. The first race in 2024 is the annual Bullards Run on Saturday, Jan. 20. That event starts at 10 a.m. and includes 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer races as well

as a kids’ fun run. The cost for the 5K and 10K races is $15 for emmbers of the South Coast Running Club and $25 for non-members who register early. Raceday registration increases by $5. There is no fee for the kids run and students pay $5 for the longer two races. For more information about the race or to join the running club, visit www.southcoastrunningclub.org. 10 Kilometers: 1. Kevin Brightbill, 36:40; 2. Derek McGarigal, 42:29; 3. Daniel Desurra, 42:35; 4. Shawn Sorenson, 43:25; 5. Moises Garcia, 43:52; 6. Angelo Pedrini, 44:25; 7. Zach Reinig, 45:09; 8. Emily Reinig, 45:56; 9. Lucas Rector, 46:19; 10. Tim Hyatt, 54:44; 11. Crystal Ramirez-Garcia, 55:25; 12. Alexa Rae-Coleman, 57:42; 13. Callum Gill, 58:21; 14. Dan Robertson, 58:48; 15. Kerstin Lemay, 59:39; 16. Robert Miller III, 1:02:48; 17. Nicholas Meszaros, 1:05:03; 18. Annie Maxwell, 1:18:41. 5 Kilometers: 1. Dave Seip, 24:04; 2. Tryson Bradford, 26:20; 3. H. Reeves, 27:35; 4. Michael Pedder, 27:38; 5. Norah Rector, 29:38; 6. Leah Rector, 29:39; 7. Jennifer Knight, 32:01; 8. Sandra Merritt, 33:58; 9. Macy Curnow, 34:33; 10. Robert Forster, 34:46; 11. Tiffany Hubbard, 35:01; 12. Molly Lillie, 35:34; 13. Lucas Stroud, 35:35; 14. Thomas Morales, 41:36; 15. Ali Mcgeehon, 43:15; 16. Diana Harland, 56:27.

Coquille’s Holli Vigue won the 3-point shootout during the recent Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament at Marshfield. Vigue beat Mazama’s Philomath’s Emily Taunisila in the championship round of the event, which included two shooters from each of the eight teams. Coquille almost had both

finalists, but Taunisila beat Coquille’s Taylor Kelner in the semifinals. Vigue also beat Hidden Valley’s Jasmine Kelly, Scappoose’s Ellie Beutler before beating Mazama’s Leah Hernandez in the semifinals. Marshfield’s Steel Carpenter reached the final in the boys portion of the tournament, but lost to Redmond’s

Kaleb Losoya in the championship shootout. Carpenter beat Mazama’s Kai Hunt, Crook County’s Bryce Lowenbach and Redmond’s Colton Horner to reach the final. North Bend’s Paulo Flores and Marshfield’s Joe Herbert each won one match before being eliminated.

Marshfield’s Folau honored by Big Sky League Marshfield defensive end Lucas Folau was named defensive player of the year for the Big Sky League in voting by the league’s coaches. Several players from both Marshfield and North Bend received honors in the special district. Folau was joined on the first-team defense by Marshfield defensive back David Bouska and outside linebacker Canyon Niblett. North Bend defensive lineman Robert Champlin and defensive back Aiden Nelson also were on the first team. Marshfield defensive lineman Brodie Loudenbeck and North Bend defensive lineman Jake Perry, inside

linebacker Rocky Johnson and outside linebacker Shaun Wilder all were named to the second team. Marshfield inside linebacker Kaleb Fox, outside linebacker Mikal McGowen, defensive linemen Aidyn Barnhardt and Ricardo Chacon-Hughes and defensive backs Brodie Ramey and Steel Carpenter all received honorable-mention recognition. Marshfield had a trio of players on the first team offense — Barnhardt on the offensive line, Niblett at wide receiver and John Lemmons at running back. Folau was named to the second team on the offensive line and Bryson Harvey

was the second team center. North Bend lineman Jake Perry, receiver Aiden Nelson and quarterback Cole Hansen also all were on the second team. Marshfield players to receive honorable mention on offense were receivers Bouska, Carpenter and Elijah Fox and quarterback Ashton Thornton. North Bend’s Champlin was an honorable mention pick on the line and Wilder was chosen at running back and Clayton Wharton at kicker. Henley running back Logan Whitlock was the offensive player of the year and the Hornets’ Alex Stork was coach of the year.

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Letters to the Editor The system works Dear Editor and Fellow Citizens of North Bend, In response to Julia Claybault’s proposal for a Citizen’s Oversight Committee, we wish to offer a different viewpoint for consideration. Our perspective is grounded in the belief that our current governance structure sufficiently represents and addresses the needs of our community: 1. Effective Representation: North Bend’s residents have chosen six councilors and a mayor through democratic elections. These individuals are mandated to represent our interests, making them directly accountable for overseeing city operations and responding to our needs. 2. Robust Accountability Systems: The City Council and Mayor collectively oversee the City Manager, who is responsible for the supervision of various departments, including police. This structured hierarchy ensures multiple levels of accountability, safeguarding our community’s interests. North Bend has a state-certified police department and regularly undergoes independent policy audits and reviews. 3. Engagement Opportunities: Every citizen, including Ms. Claybault, is encouraged to actively participate in city governance. Public forums and council meetings are established channels for voicing concerns, offering feedback, and directly interacting with elected officials. 4. Targeted Problem Solving: While we recognize Ms. Claybault’s concerns regarding her experience with the local police, it’s essential to utilize existing channels for resolution. Each complaint is taken seriously, with established procedures in place for thorough investigation and resolution. 5. Streamlined Governance: Introducing a new entity like a Citizen’s Oversight Committee could inadvertently create duplicative layers of bureaucracy, potentially hindering rather than

enhancing governance efficiency. 6. Faith in Democracy: It’s vital to trust our democratic processes and the representatives we’ve elected. While no system is flawless, enhancing and refining our existing structures is often more beneficial than creating new ones. I firmly believe that our current governance system, with its built-in mechanisms for representation, accountability, and public participation, adequately serves the interests of North Bend’s residents. The introduction of additional layers, such as a Citizen’s Oversight Committee, may not necessarily translate to improved governance but could complicate our wellestablished democratic processes. Levi Clow North Bend Yes, I am better off Re: Anne Wilson’s letter. Yes! I am better off now than I was 3 years ago. Healthwise far less stress knowing that my health insurance is secure, my COVID shots probably helped me when surrounded by those choosing not to be shot and COVID encouraged me to rely on outdoor activities rather than be in crowded locations such as libraries which in turn provides me with all kinds of free reading material from Oregon’s Digital Library. Finance wise better also. Partly because I have lived through downturns over the years and learned from doing so. I have learned to know the difference between “wants” and “needs” and to figure out how many after tax withholdings I need to WORK to pay for the “want” before deciding how much I really want it. And better of peace of mind that I’ve watched family members follow my footsteps. And finally I think the world is better off too. Now if we could get congress to work on the national debt life would be good! Charlotte Koepke Coos Bay

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What did Westerners care about in 2023? BY BETSY MARSTON

Writers on the Range This past year, Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service based in western Colorado, sent out 52 weekly opinion columns. They were provided free of charge to more than 200 subscribing editors of publications large and small, each of whom republished dozens of the columns. Writers on the Range has a simple two-part mission. One of its aims is to engage Westerners in thinking and talking to each other about issues important to the region. The other aim is to entice readers to look forward to these fact-based opinions, with the hope that they’ll then want to keep their local journalism outlet alive and flourishing. This year, the focus of writers ran the gamut from A to W. Abortion bans, wrote Idaho-based Crista Worthy, caused women’s health to suffer severely, while wolves, wrote Story Warren, were unfairly blamed for killing livestock in Colorado. Several columns covered the depleted Colorado River, while longtime journalist Rocky Barker wrote that at last, four Klamath River dams would be demolished in the Northwest to help struggling salmon populations. Greg McNamee made an excellent case for paying wildland firefighters what they deserved for their hazardous work, and Pepper Trail, the renowned Oregon biologist, wrote several opinions, including one about his own efforts to save wildlife from fatal encounters with vehicles. No matter what Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff writes from her perch at the bottom of the Grand Canyon— insulting hikers for their lack of trail etiquette, mocking visitors for their Instagram obsessions— readers love how she slings her stings. Her pieces routinely run in 50 or more outlets. From the Yellowstone area, Molly Absolon was also a popular writer, telling about backcountry heroes—mostly

volunteers—who extricate hikers, climbers and drivers of snow machines from dangerous situations they’d gotten themselves into. In Colorado, Erica Rosenberg detailed how federal land exchanges almost always serve the wealthy, and in Alaska, Tim Lydon wrote about his recreationally oriented town of Girdwood, so out of whack economically that teachers can’t find local housing. Ernie Atencio celebrated the work of two Westerners who died recently, the New Mexico rancher Sid Goodloe, who transformed ranching by promoting short-duration, rotational grazing, and Dave Foreman, founder of EarthFirst! who worked to save old-growth forests, wilderness and migration corridors for big game. The most-read award goes to Writers on the Range publisher Dave Marston, whose piece about the looming energy gap appeared in 67 publications. It also prompted an invitation from Amory Lovins, the guru of energy efficiency, for Marston to visit his Rocky Mountain Institute and learn why his column was so wrong about small, modular nuclear power being an option. Marston accepted that invitation, and this January his opinion will reveal whether he’s seen the light, so to speak. Writers on the Range fields diverse reactions on its website, and some, to put it mildly, get personal. The column by Dana Johnson headlined “Mountains don’t need hardware,” enraged some technical climbers. The director of The Access Fund, which wants climbers to be able to put bolts into mountains in wilderness, vilified Marston, even accusing him of securing his position through “nepotism.” Marston, who wrote eight opinions this year, didn’t bother to point out that not that many people choose to work for free, no matter what their last name. There also emerged a healthy conversation about

Betsy Marston whether too many out-ofarea hunters crowded public land. Andrew Carpenter’s opinion prompted rancher Lesli Allison to reply that 80 percent of scarce winter habitat for big game is provided by ranchers, and that cutting hunting tags for outsiders threatened the ability of ranchers to make a living. Whatever retired landuse professor Rick Knight writes about—monster mansions polluting views or how much fun it can be to work like a dog restoring neglected land—readers love his message. They can tell he knows and cares about protecting the region’s open lands. But then, every opinion writer this year seemed to share his passion for the fascinating and often contentious West. Finally, opinions can have impact if they’re sent out at the right time. “Outrage in Wyoming,” by Savannah Rose, urged the state not to auction off 640 acres within Grand Teton National Park. Her piece helped raise the number of angry objectors to 9,000, with 7,000 comments coming in the last week. The pressure worked: Wyoming officials postponed a decision on an auction until sometime in 2024. Betsy Marston is the editor of Writers on the Range, an independent opinion service that seeks to spur lively conversation about the West. Want to comment, get on our newsletter list, or write a column? Go to writersontherange.org.

Commission continues suspension of recreational abalone The Commission suspended the recreational abalone fishery indefinitely today after sharp declines in the population in recent years due to environmental changes. Warm water events have reduced kelp abundance and food for red abalone. Surveys in the Brookings area found an 82 percent reduction in kelp beds between 2010-2022. When sea stars populations crashed due to wasting disease, purple urchins proliferated, further reducing food for red abalone. Oregon’s red abalones are part of a regional population (Baja to OR) and are not self-sustaining, relying on dispersal from other areas. Red abalone have also declined sharply in

California where the fishery is also closed. The recreational fishery for abalone was suspended for consecutive three-year periods in 2018 and 2021. It is now closed with no sunset date. Commissioners also heard an informational briefing on the recently completed Conservation and Fishery Management Plan (CFMP) for red abalone. In other business Friday, the Commission: Adopted the revised sage-grouse core and low-density habitat map: Identifying the most productive sagegrouse populations and habitats (core areas) and the important habitats for connectivity among these core areas (low-density areas) is a critical part of Oregon’s Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation

Assessment and Strategy. The map of these areas was due for a revision as these habitats were originally delineated in 2011. The revision incorporates new data collected since 2011, utilizing the best available science to identify areas that currently provide breeding, broodrearing and summering, wintering, and migratory habitats for greater sage-grouse in Oregon. Adopted 2024 Commercial and Recreational Groundfish Regulations and Territorial Sea Plan Revisions: Adopted as proposed by staff. Trip limits for the commercial nearshore fishery are the same as 2023, except for increases to black rockfish limits in two periods. 2024 recreational seasons are

similar to 2023 including: 5-fish marine bag limit, 12-fish bag limit for the longleader fishery, no retention of yelloweye and quillback rockfish, year-round alldepth bottomfish fishery. The revisions to the Territorial Sea Plan were needed to conform to changes already made by the Ocean Policy Advisory Council of the Land Conservation and Development Commission. These change the name of some existing marine management areas (without changing boundaries or harvest restrictions) and add six new marine management areas with restrictions on commercial harvest. Revised Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund (OCRF) rules: OCRF was established by the

Oregon State Legislature in 2019 as a way for Oregonians to support a broad range of conservation and recreation efforts throughout the state. To date, the OCRF Advisory Committee has funded 140 projects through six rounds of competitive request for proposals (RFP). To clarify the RFP process, the Department revised rules to include some of the established procedures outlined in the OCRF Expenditure Framework and also allow the OCRF to offer Urgent Grants outside of the regular granting cycle, which aligns with the Private Forest Accord Grant Program’s operating procedures. Restoration and Enhancement and Access and Habitat Programs: Approved funding for projects

including replacing fishing docks at Vernonia Lake and extending Open Fields hunting access program for one year. Appointed Fred Cholick of Bend to represent Sport Fishing interests and Brett Montague to represent Commercial Salmon industry interests on the R&E Board. Revoked commercial fishing license of Longs Seafood of Portland for one year: Longs Seafood Market has been convicted five times for violations of the commercial fishing laws. Oregon administrative rules calls for initiating proceedings to revoke commercial fishing license after three convictions. Also, Commissioner Becky Hatfield-Hyde was elected Vice-Chair unanimously by other Commissioners.

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OBITUARIES (Continued on Page 8) Julie Jacobson Turner January 28, 1963 – November 2, 2023

With broken hearts, it’s our sad duty to announce the death of Julie “Nae Nae” Turner Jacobson. It has taken a while for us to even summon the strength to attempt to write this. We (Joe, Davey, and Brittany) will do our best to capture just how special she was to all that had the honor of knowing her, although every word seems to fall short. Julie was born in Portland, Oregon to Rose (Olin) and Grant Turner on January 28, 1963. She joined her older brothers, Chris and Carl, with them moving to Coos Bay in the late 60s. Her youngest brother, Michael, was brought into the world soon after the move and the family settled in and made a house near Mingus Park their home. In the early 80s, Rose got a divorce and remarried to Tom Jacobson who gracefully assumed the role of father to her and her brothers. She attended Madison grade school, Milner Crest, MJHS (where her future step father would give her first hack, of course), and Marshfield High School. She worked at the Red Lion, owned her own daycare, and finished her career at Oregon Community Credit Union. She acquired many lifelong friends throughout her young life and was frequently the life of the party and people’s go-to friend. Her brother and best friend, Carl, was killed when she was 21. This tragedy shaped her

and she worked to honor him for the rest of her life. Julie had two kids, Davey in the fall of 1990 and Brittany in the spring of 1993, with her first husband, David Everett Beebe. Her kids were her entire life. She made sacrifice after sacrifice for her kids and she was not only an outstanding mom but she was also their best friend. She always made it apparent they could talk to her about anything, no matter the circumstance. She also was considered a mom by countless kids over the course of 30 years, and her house was a place of acceptance, safety, and belonging for so many. Julie met her match and love of her life, Joe Jacobson, at an early age but it wasn’t until the year 2000 that they got reconnected and fell in love. They got married in November of 2001, with Davey as the best man and Brittany as the maid of honor. Their love was infectious and electric. People often commented about how their love was unlike anything they had ever seen. She frequently relayed to her kids, “It is so much fun being married to my best friend.” Their kids remember fondly waking up in the morning and hearing them banter back and forth and laugh uncontrollably together throughout their entire relationship. Julie wasn’t going to let just anyone into her and her kid’s lives but when she picked

Joe, it felt right because it was. There are no words to fully encapsulate the person, mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend she was. Every single person that knew her, or even met her, was captivated by her infectious warmth, sense of humor, and unconditional compassion. People flocked to her and she was a bright spot in so many people’s lives. She made the most monotonous parts of life entertaining and memorable. She had a strong belief in God and always strived to lead by love as an example. She wore her heart on her sleeve and always made it known how much she cared for those around her. Julie encountered many struggles throughout her life, both seen and unseen; even so, she always found humor in every situation and was truly happy. She would cry with you, laugh with you, sit with you in your sadness, celebrate with you, listen to you, and most importantly show up for you. She knew how hard life could be and dedicated her life to being a lifeline for others. Just by being her, she changed people’s lives. She is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Turner and stepdad, Tom Jacobson “Duddy”. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jacobson; kids, Davey and Brittany Beebe; mom, Rose Jacobson; brothers, Chris Turner and Michael (Rose) and niece, Devni Turner; step siblings, John (Becky) Jacobson, Kerri (Bryan) Moe, and Eric Jacobson; nephew, Michael (Kaitlyn) and great-

nephew, Ezekiel Turner; nephews, Zane and Jackson Jacobson; nieces, Kama, Kadi, and Brady Moe; and pets, Ezra and Seneca. We ask that you join us at the Red Lion, the afternoon of January 27, 2023, for her Celebration of Life. There will be time to share stories, so please think of some you might want to share. Even if you can’t attend or can’t/don’t want to talk at the event, feel free to write your story down so that it can be shared amongst others. Reach out to Joe, Davey, or Brittany or follow the Facebook event page for more details. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

Master Sergeant Edgar D. Powell and Virginia Bernice (Elliott) Powell March 9, 1925-October 30, 2023 and March 2, 1928-October 30, 2023

The lives of Edgar Delbert Powell, 98, and Virginia Bernice (Elliott) Powell, 95, created an eighty-twoyear love story. Edgar “Ed” was born in Spokane, Washington to Delbert and Ethel Powell on March 9, 1925. Virginia “Ginny” was born in Spokane to Clarence and Therese Elliott on March 2, 1928. Although they grew up quite near each other, their paths did not cross until Virginia’s first week of her freshman year of high school. She was thirteen and Ed was sixteen. At the age of seventeen, Ed joined the Navy and served as U.S. Navy corpsman with the First Marine Division during World War ll. When his tour was over in 1946, he returned to Spokane and married Virginia. He joined the Army and served as corpsman to process those headed off to the Korean War and after served as U.S. Army recruiter. Ed retired after twenty-six years of military service and started a new career with Chambers Plumbing and Heating in Coos Bay, Oregon. Although family always came first to them, they were devoted to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in a variety of capacities in the cities they resided. Ed sang tenor in the choir and served as deacon and historian. Virginia taught Sunday school and served as deaconess, elder and lay minister. Their individual interests led them to other organizations and activities. Ed took up running in his fifties and participated in many competitive runs including the Prefontaine Memorial Run seven times in Coos Bay, Oregon, and the 1990 Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Crater Rim Run in Hawai’i, placing second in the military division. He was a former member of the South Coast Running Club and the Kiwanis Club serving as president in 1993-

1994. Virginia’s gift of language and writing ability led to her becoming a published author and poet. She was a member of the Oregon State Poetry Association, Oregon’s Writer’s Colony, Coos Bay Writers, was editor of the Beacon, Southwestern Oregon Community College in 1981-1982, volunteered for the American Red Cross, and was a member of the American Council of the Blind South Coast Chapter. Ed placed value in all aspects of life. His dedication to family, friends, community, and country was evident in all that he did. He saved many lives during his time as corpsman and earned multiple awards, medals, and decorations during his military service. Virginia was the best listener, always supporting her children and grandchildren. She was an intellectual who was ever present to all who knew her for long conversations covering a multitude of topics in her soft-spoken voice. They touched so many with

their warmth and kindness. Their grandchildren thought they were so “cool” with keeping up with the times and engaging in conversations of contemporary topics and fashionable dress. Everyone saw Ed and Virginia as a couple throughout their years together. It is such a beautiful ending to a long life together to depart this earth on the same day just hours apart in their home. Ed was preceded in death by his only sibling, Dorothy (Powell) McClure and Virginia was preceded in death by her only sibling, Vesta (Elliott) Barth. They are survived by their daughters, Wendi (Christopher) Roehrig of Kamuela, Hawai’i, Denise (Roger) Gould of Coos Bay, Oregon and Michele (Mark) Crocker of North Bend, Oregon; sons, Kevin (Nessa) Powell of Miami Gardens, Florida, and Shawn (Tina) Powell of La Grande, Oregon; two nieces; three nephews; eleven grandchildren and ten great

grandchildren. The family of Ed and Virginia extends their deepest gratitude for the care given by Dr. Sushan Joshi, South Coast Hospice, and to the devoted caregivers at Evergreen Independent Living. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in their names to First Christian Church, 2420 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, Oregon 97459 or in Ed’s name to Wounded Warriors Foundation or the National Museum of the United States Army of which he was a founding sponsor or in Virginia’s name to the American Council of the Blind. Ephesians 1:11 All things according to God’s will. 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS POWERS RANCH COMPANY, an Oregon corporation, PLAINTIFF, v. CAROLINE SMITH; NANCY LONGDON; UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF THE DIANA POWERS EVANS TRUST; UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF THE QUINCY M. POWERS TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RUTH M. POWERS, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT H. POWERS; deceased; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 23CV48057 SUMMONS TO UNKNOWN PERSONS TO DEFENDANTS: All Other Persons or Parties Unknown Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Amended Complaint Herein IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Amended Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty (30) days after the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. The object of the Amended Complaint and the demand for relief are: Plaintiff claims a right to ownership of real property in Coos County, State of Oregon, and more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1: Approximately 40 acres being Parcel No. 1464000 described as: the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼) of Section Seven (7) Parcel 2: North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 32 South, Range 12 West of Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, excepting and reserving from said property unto the county for road purposes a 60 foot in width right-of-way through said premises, the exact course thereof to be hereafter designated. Parcel 3: An easement for ingress and egress, Recorded April 10, 1929, in Book 107, Page 455, Instrument No. 39339. Parcel 4: Approximately 160 acres being Parcel No. 1316900 described as: The Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 30 South, Range 12 West, Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. Plaintiff’s demand for relief is for a judgment as follows: (a) Declaring Plaintiff to be the owner of parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4 free of any claim, estate, title, or interest of Defendants or those claiming under Defendants, and quieting title in the real property in Plaintiff; (b) Enjoining Defendants and those claiming under Defendants from asserting any estate, title, or interest in the real property or any part thereof; (c) Awarding Plaintiff its reasonable costs and disbursements incurred herein; and (d) Granting such other relief as this Court may deem just and equitable. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service in the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an

attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff. The motion or answer or replay must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636. DATED this 6th day of December, 2023. LUVAAS COBB By: /s/Rowan Q. Bond Rowan Q. Bond, OSB No.226700 rbond@luvaascobb.com Varner Jay Johns III, OSB No. 790021 vjohns@luvaascobb.com 777 High Street, Ste. 300 Eugene, OR 97401 Telephone: 541-484-9292 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff First Publication Date: December 19, 2023 Published on: December 19, 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380301) Coos County Area ------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Jolayna Currie and Crystal Miller have been appointed co-personal representatives for the Estate of Freddy L. White, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County Case File No. 23PB09929. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the personal representatives, at the office of the personal representatives’ attorney at 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred. Date of the first publication of this notice is December 26th, 2023. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representatives, or the personal representatives’ attorney, Kirk H. Strohman, Jr., Strohman Ford, LLC, 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401; Phone 541-345-4312. Published on December 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380870)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS CASE NO. 23CV40559; THOMAS W. BECKER, Plaintiff v. ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; HOLLY FOX, AKA DARLA FOX; ESTATE OF GEORGE BECKER; JANET BECKER DRAKE; AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, Defendants. To: ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; HOLLY FOX, AKA DARLA FOX; ESTATE OF GEORGE BECKER; JANET BECKER DRAKE; AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled case within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S): READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication, December 19th, 2023, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636. The relief sought in

the Complaint is a quiet title action regarding a portion of land described as follows: Lots 29 through 36, inclusive, Block 5, Smith’s First Addition to Bandon, Coos County, Oregon. Published on December 19, 26, 2023 and January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:38030) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Case No. 23DR11562 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Kevin Kyle Glauner, Plaintiff/Petitioner v. Holley Lee Randolph, Defendant/Respondent Date of First Publication: December 12, 2023 Kevin Kyle Glauner has filed a custody case asking the court to order full custody and parenting time. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file a legal Response, Answer or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion. Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www. courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636, or go to www.oregonstatebar.org Date: 11/01/2023 /s/ Kevin Glauner 618 Railroad Ave, Apt 4 Myrtle Point, OR 97458 541-751-5961 Published on December 12, 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:379819)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: KENNETH HURLEY IRELAND, Deceased. Case No. 21PB08656 LIMITED JUDGMENT ADMITTING WILL TO PROBATE AND APPOINTING PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE The court accepts the Petition of Alicia Wilson for the administration of the estate of the above-named decedent and accepts the allegations of the Petition. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED: 1. The Will dated June 15, 2021, is the Last Will and Testament of the Decedent and is admitted to probate; 2. Alicia Wilson is appointed as Personal Representative of the estate to serve without bond; 3. The Personal Representative shall register for a Personal Representative training class provided by Guardian Partners within 20 days from the date of appointment and provide proof to the court of completion of said class within 90 days from the date of appointment. 4. Letters Testamentary shall be issued forthwith to Alicia Wilson in the manner provided by law. 5. The personal representative shall comply with ORS 114.515(7) by filing notice with the court that the estate of the decedent is not subject to ORS 114.505 to 114.560 and thereafter serving copy of the notice on each person who received a copy of the amended small estate affidavit filed November 10, 2021. /s/ Andrew E. Combs Circuit Court Judge Andrew E. Combs Submitted by: Attorney for Personal Representative: Stephanie M. Palmblad, OSB No. 124125 Collier Law 1020 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97302 Phone: (503) 485-7224 Fax: (503) 967-1155 Email: stephanie@collierlaw.com Personal Representative: Alicia Wilson 4343 Fir Dell Dr. Salem, OR 97302 Phone: (757) 793-8851 Published on December 12, 19 and 26, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:379804)

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JANUARY 16TH, 2024, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 564 South 6th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. The court case number is 22CV14001, where U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 is plaintiff, and THE ESTATE OF RICHARD P. STROH;; THE ESTATE OF LILITH NIX; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF LILITH NIX; DONNA R. NELSON; VICKIE J. SMITH; DIANE VELEY; DEBRA HAAKSMA; CHARLES STROH; GILBERT NEHMZOW III; TERRANCE NEHMZOW; MARLA DENTINO; RICHARD DENTINO; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF THOMAS STROH; CYNTHIA BOENING; OREGON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION; OREGON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 564 SOUTH 6TH STREET, COOS BAY, OREGON 97420 is

defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/ Published on December 12, 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:379798) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of JOANNE RUSSELL VERGER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10180 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 12th day of December, 2023. James Lawton Verger Jr. Personal Representative Published on December 12, 19 and 26, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:379796)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JANUARY 8TH, 2024, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 20336 HWY 42, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458. The court case number is 22CV37690, where LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC is plaintiff, and THE ESTATE OF CHARLES DAVID BARKER; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF CHARLES DAVID BARKER; MARK BARKER; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 20336 HWY 42, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/ Published on December 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:379072) ------------------------------------Transportation District is accepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors. For more information, please contact Melissa Metz at 541-267-7111. Published on December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380875)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN GILBERT LATOURETTE, Decedent. Case No.: 23PB10334 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John R. Latourette has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amber Gies, attorney for the Personal Representative, at Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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, Amber Gies, Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Dated and first published this 26th day of December, 2023. Published on December 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380874)

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Estate of MARTHA JEAN SCHNEIDER, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Frank Christopher Schneider has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Martha Jean Schneider, Deceased, by the Coos County, Oregon, Circuit Court No. 23PB09726 on November 14, 2023. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the undersigned Personal Representative at the law offices of CATALYST LAW LLC, counsel for the Personal Representative, 721 NW 9th Ave., Suite 195, Portland, OR 97209, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: December 12th, 2023. CATALYST LAW LLC Kimberly Pray, OSB# 084464 kimberly@catalystlawllc. com Attorney for Personal Representative 721 NW 9th Ave., Suite 195 Portland, OR 97209 Phone: (503) 207-1711 Fax: (503) 710-9057 Published on December 12, 19 and 26, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:379801)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of FRANKLIN A. YATES, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10542 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of ﬁrst publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and ﬁrst published this 19th day of December, 2023. Charles L. Yates Personal Representative Published on December 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380302)

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Obituaries (Continued on Page 9) Thomas Frank Stamper March 14, 1934 – December 02, 2023

Thomas Frank Stamper, 89, of North Bend, Oregon, died on December 2, 2023, at Bay Area Hospital. Many will remember him as the owner of Stamper’s Tire Co., the local Les Schwab dealer, as a generous supporter of the Bay Area community, and as a husband, father and friend. Tom was born to Florence and Jack Stamper on March 14, 1934, in Seattle, Washington. They had moved from Coos Bay to live with Florence’s family and find work during the Great Depression. Shortly after his birth, the family moved back to Coos Bay. Jack reopened his tire store, which he had established in 1923. Tom graduated from Marshfield High School in 1952, and headed to University of Oregon, where he was a Sigma Chi and manager of the men’s basketball team, graduating in 1956 with a BS in business. Tom served two years in the Army, stationed in Germany. He took every opportunity to explore as much of Europe as he could. This ignited his life-long passion for travel. Following his service, he returned to UO to take accounting classes. When standing in for someone else on a blind date, he met his future wife, Joan Long. They married June 12, 1960, and settled in Portland. Tom spent two years working at Price Waterhouse as a CPA, saving Joan’s salary and living on his so they could quit their jobs in 1962 and travel through Europe for three months. They moved to Coos Bay following their European adventure and Tom joined his older brother, Charles “Chuck” Stamper, running the tire stores in Coos Bay and Coquille.

Tragically, Chuck died in a small plane crash in 1963, leaving Tom alone at the helm of the stores. He grew the business over the years, adding stores in Reedsport, North Bend, Brookings, and Crescent City, California. In the early ‘70s, he met Central Oregon tire dealer Les Schwab. Schwab became a mentor, and that partnership changed the course of the company and of Tom’s life. The Les Schwab business model, philosophy of customer service and employee loyalty aligned with Tom’s principles and values and allowed the business to prosper. Tom shared his Les Schwab Story with friends through Rotary Club, as a teacher at Oregon Business Week, and with classes at S.W.O.C.C., thinking that others could benefit from his experiences. Tom and Joan believed in giving back to the communities that made the business successful. They gave generously, usually without fanfare, often under The Stamper Family moniker. They established a trust for the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, supported Bay Area Hospital, the Coos Art Museum and The Devereux Center, helped the Coos History Museum build a new facility, set up a fund with the Oregon Community Foundation to give grants to nonprofits throughout Coos and Curry counties, and countless other philanthropic endeavors. He and Joan had two daughters and built a house and a life together in North Bend. Whatever interests and hobbies he took up, he fully committed to, and the family joined in. Whether it was sailing and racing at the Coos Bay Yacht Club, cross country skiing in the Cascades, or

Joan Beaver

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March 23, 1944 – December 16, 2023

Joan Beaver was born March 23, 1944 in Antonito, Colorado. She passed away December 16, 2023 in her home in Myrtle Point. Joan loved Hawaii and had a second home there. She always had a great time swimming in the ocean. Enjoying the sea turtles, was her great love and brought her great joy! She was a nurse for many years in Coos County prior to her retirement. Joan is survived by her partner, George Lyons; three

going to a car show or the Oregon Symphony, Tom brought along his girls. Tom was always looking to improve himself. He was a life-long student, a curious researcher, and a meticulous record keeper, chronicling every workout beginning in 1972 when he started running and every bottle of wine he bought, cellared, and shared. He took up black-andwhite nature photography later in life and developed his work in the basement dark room he set up. His patience and attention to detail were on full display in every photograph. Tom shared his love of travel with his family, planning trips to explore the western National Parks and taking them on vacations all over the country. As empty nesters, Tom and Joan began cycling and took bicycle tours each fall for 20 years, traveling to all parts of the U.S., Canada and Europe with their bike shoes and helmets. After Tom retired in 2000, they began spending winters in La Quinta, California, and summers in Sunriver. While dementia took away a lifetime of memories at the end of his life, it did not diminish who he was. Tom was a kind, honest, generous man who loved his family and friends, and was, according to his wife, “the best man ever born.” He was a gentleman and also a truly gentle man. Tom is survived by his wife, Joan Stamper of North Bend; daughters, Dana Jackson of Allyn, Washington, her husband, Ted Jackson, and Linda Stamper Boyne of Edwards, Colorado; grandchildren, Nick Boyne, Megan Jackson, Tom Boyne and Ashley Jackson; nieces, JoAnne Sutherland,

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sisters, Char, Gloria and Florence; her son, Kirk; two daughters-in-law, Theresa and Lisa; two nephews, three nieces and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her bonus family included, Jon Terry, Georgia and Sharrol Lyons and their numerous children and grandchildren. She was loved by all and will be truly missed. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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family, he decided it could be a great fit. “I fell in love with the city, fell in love with the community – the people,” Contreras said. He said his role of city manager is to carry out the directives of the city council to the best of his ability. The new city manager said he has been impressed with “the amazing staff and resources we have at Bandon” and considers the current team of city staff as “second to none.” Contreras said his background is in

Julie Stamper, and Janet Holland; and nephews, Bill Stamper, Kevin Robertson and Scott Robertson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Asp) Stamper and Jack W. Stamper; and brother, Charles “Chuck” Stamper. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front St, Coos Bay. A reception will follow. The family will have a private burial service at Sunset Memorial Park. Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131, is managing the arrangements. In lieu of flowers please continue Tom’s legacy of giving by making a donation in his memory to one of the organizations he supported (listed above) or the local organization of your choice.

architecture and he has a master’s degree in public administration – but his expertise is in development. He said he plans to use this expertise in his position in Bandon during a pivotal time of transition. “I anticipate that there will be a wave of new development opportunities in Bandon. It would be something I would love to participate in – pursuant to the direction of the council and their support, as well as the support of the community – for us to all band together and develop long range plans for Bandon.” The new city manager envisions a master plan for

the community that would have specific components such as Old Town and the corridor along Highway 101 that could be implemented over the next 15 to 20 years. “My unique talent has to do with visioning, long range planning and just understanding development and the economic benefits development could have for a community like Bandon,” he said. Contreras said he also looks forward to contributing his experience with affordable housing and workforce housing projects during his time as Bandon’s city manager.

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Obituaries Phyllis Clairann Friese July 12, 1940 – November 22, 2023

Phyllis Clairann Friese passed away with her family by her side on November 22, 2023, at the age of 83. Phyllis was born on July 12, 1940, in Reedsport, Oregon. She is the daughter of Fred and Berniece Bates, the sister of Sharon Scott of Portland and proceeded in death by her brother, Micky Bates of Veneta. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Gerald “Jerry” Friese, a daughter, Cathy and son in law, Dale Bishop; and a daughter, Karin Newman. She was a loving grandmother to five grandchildren, Kara, Kevin, Jack (Trey) Robynn and

Rachael. She was also blessed with 6 great grandchildren, Kaylee, Devyn, Richard, Ava, Tenley, and Jaxson. She was married to Gerald Friese on December 31, 1959, in Roseburg, Oregon. Phyllis was a devoted homemaker, and enjoyed cooking, sewing, scrapbooks, and gardening. She was deeply loved and appreciated by many. Memorial Service will be held at Dunes Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm in Reedsport Oregon. The Family welcomes donations to South coast Hospice as an expression of sympathy rather than flowers.

Carl Clayton Linam April 9, 1944 – December 20, 2023

No formal services will be held for longtime Bandon resident, Carl Clayton Linam. Carl was born one of 16 children to John and Edna (Swan) Linam on April 9, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family December 20, 2023 in Bandon at the age of 79. He served in the military for four years and worked as a sprinkler fitter, a proud member of Local 669, for his entire career.

He loved fishing and hunting and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Diana; daughters, Kimberly and Kristin; grandchildren, Alexander, Jennavieve and Benjamin; great grandchildren, Zane, Tripp and Cade; sister, Margie; and brother, Jerry. Friends may offer condolences online at westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Last week, the U.S. Forest Service issued a Notice of Intent to amend the Northwest Forest Plan, which encompasses 19 million acres of federal forest lands in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California. The news follows the creation of and months of planning and coordination by a Federal Advisory Committee that provides the Forest Service advice and recommendations for sustainable, climateadapted, wildfireresilient landscape management across the Northwest Forest Plan area. Following is a statement from The Wilderness Society’s Washington State Director Megan Birzell: “The Northwest Forest Plan is a hugely important tool for the future of our national forests, and it needs to be updated based on the best available science to address increasing threats from wildfires, floods, loss of mature and old forests, and the increasing impacts of the climate crisis,” said Megan Birzell, Washington State Director at The Wilderness Society. “The Pacific Northwest is facing different challenges from 30 years ago when the plan was created, so we’re eager for the opportunity to modernize it in a way that makes the plan a win for everyone.” The Wilderness Society recommends

that the Forest Service promptly amend the Northwest Forest Plan that aims to accomplish several important goals, including: • Protection of mature and old forests. • A focus on improving climate resilience in these forests. • Addressing and responding to the needs and priorities of tribes and rural communities. The Notice of Intent signals one of the administration’s biggest steps forward in oldgrowth protection efforts since President Biden’s 2022 Earth Day Executive Order, the Forest Service’s premiering of a historic inventory of mature and old growth forests across various forest types on public lands, and its April announcement of an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to boost climate resilience across all national forest lands. The Northwest Forest Plan region has an outsized role to play in mitigating the worst impacts of climate change by storing immense amounts of carbon in mature and old forests. Additional background on the Northwest Forest Plan: The Northwest Forest Plan – adopted in 1994 – continues to be the largest, truly sciencebased forest and ecosystem management plan in the country. To date, the Northwest

Forest Plan has improved the health of streams and salmon in the region and conserved old-growth forests, which are all critical tools in climate mitigation. However, the Pacific Northwest and the entire country are facing different challenges from a quarter-century ago when the Northwest Forest Plan was created. Some of the biggest challenges national forests and the communities that depend on them face are the impacts of climate change, more frequent and severe wildfire, growing tourism and recreation, diversifying economies and the stability of water resources. The Biden administration has an opportunity to build off the ecological successes of the 1994 plan by gathering insights and knowledge from all types of communities in the region – from tribes to rural towns and timber communities, to public health experts, to scientists, to agency representatives. The just-announced scoping period for an amendment to the Northwest Forest Plan is a critical opportunity for communities to help ensure that changes to the plan will protect old growth, restore fire and climate resilient forests, and reduce hazardous fuels while supporting restoration economies and tribal treaty rights and cultural practices.

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Burglary arrest made in Lakeside Juvenile arrested On Saturday, December 16, at 1:25 p.m., Deputy M.R. Smith was patrolling southbound on South 8th Street in Lakeside. While on patrol in the Lakeside area, Smith observed a suspicious subject (whom he knows from prior police contacts), as Patrick K. Crokett (34), enter the open garage

of a residence on South 8th Street. Upon noticing Smith, Crokett exited the garage and continued walking down South 8th, attempting to avoid contact with Smith. Smith investigated the incident and contacted the renter of the home, who was out of the area. The renter told Smith that no one had her per-

mission to be on her property or in her garage. Smith later contacted Crokett and asked him if he had permission to be in the garage of the above residence. Crokett said the garage door was slightly ajar, so he decided to check on it. Smith asked Crokett what he expected to find inside

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the garage, and he said, “A million dollars.” A record check of Crokett revealed he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. Crokett was arrested for the outstanding and charged with attempted On December 17 at burglary II for entering 7:09 a.m., the Coos the garage that did not County Sheriff’s Office belong to him with the intent to commit a crime. Dispatch Center received a report of a semi-truck crash on North Bay Lane near milepost 2. 56 Island bird Deputy Z. Smith 57 Settled responded and 58 “Cat -- your investigated the tongue?” incident which involved 59 Sailor a juvenile. After an investigation, the 60 “Norma --” juvenile was arrested on numerous charges, DOWN including Unauthorized 1 Elapse use of a Motor 2 To -- -- (exactly) 3 Ibsen character 4 Coffee variety 5 Item for a sculler 6 Discoverer’s cry 7 Caterwaul 8 Asian sea 9 Gainsay 11 Package 13 Maintained 19 “-- Me a River” 21 Work in verse 23 Ball 24 Owl’s utterance 25 Fastening device 26 Spoken 27 Singer -- Simone 29 Small room 30 Jason’s ship

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Vehicle, Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Conspiracy to commit a crime, Failure to Perform the Duties of a Driver with Property Damage, False Information to a Peace Officer, Fail to carry/present Identification and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants. The juvenile was transported to Juvenile Detention in Roseburg, where he remains in custody.

Oregon representatives oppose ceasefire, support Israel As calls for a ceasefire mount in the conflict in Israel and Gaza, Oregon state representatives are making it clear that they support Israel and stand against the genocidal terrorist group Hamas. Representatives Shelly Boshart Davis (R, Albany), Cyrus Javadi (R, Tillamook), and Boomer Wright (R, Florence) issued the following statement: “After meeting with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, we affirm our strong support for Israel and Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization that perpetrated a horrific attack resulting

in the murder of more than 1,200 Israelis and abduction of over 240. “While we support more humanitarian aid for non-combatant civilians in Gaza, even a humanitarian pause, we oppose calls for a premature ceasefire, which would leave Hamas’s oppressive regime in power and capable of perpetrating more terrorism against Israel. We also stand firm against antisemitism, which has risen by over 300 percent since the October 7 attack and has made members of our Jewish community feel unsafe. That is unacceptable, and we urge all Oregonians to speak out against this vile form of hate.”

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The turtle you gave as a gift might have been illegally trafficked Turtle shell fragments scattered around the nest boxes confirmed his fears: 14 newlyhatched turtles were missing. ODFW biologist Chris Yee, who monitors turtle nesting sites in Lane County, knew someone had broken into the enclosure overnight, robbing both Northwestern pond turtle nests. The thieves took six Western pond turtle hatchlings from one nest and eight from the other. Yee, who found the empty shells scattered in the nest the following day, thinks the quarter-sized hatchlings were trafficked into the pet trade. Buyers generally think turtle hatchlings they buy online are legal to buy and own, and giving a hatchling as a gift has become popular in a world in which everything is available online. Turtles have become widely trafficked animals across the globe. Wildlife traffickers endanger native turtle populations when they move the shelled reptiles from pond to pet trade. Unknowing community members then purchase the illegally sourced animals as pets. In Oregon, wildlife trafficking is a poaching crime, and an ongoing problem in cities like

Eugene, where ponds and wetlands are easy to access. In response, Yee fenced off an area for turtle nesting and posted signs warning the public not to disturb the sites. He even staged cameras to monitor the area. But then someone cut the fence to steal the cameras, causing about $2,000 in damages. Not all turtle trafficking is overtly sinister and coordinated. In Oregon backyards and bedrooms, turtles live in tanks as pets. But the typical lifespan of a turtle is at least 25 years, and many live for more than 50 years. Eventually, owners become disenchanted with their pets, and attempt to re-home them or release them into a local pond. That’s when wildlife and law enforcement officials become involved. Oregon’s Northwestern Pond Turtle and Western Painted Turtle are necessary parts of a healthy ecosystem. They clean the environment by scavenging dead fish and other wildlife. Their eggs and hatchlings can be a food source for native wildlife. And their longevity means they are productive year after year. Populations of native Northwestern

Pond Turtles and Western Painted Turtles dwindle when invasive species like Red-Eared Sliders or Snapping turtles compete for habitat and hideaways. In Corvallis, a box marked “Live animals” and addressed to a student living in the dorms drew the attention of mailroom staff at Oregon State University last spring. It is a violation for students to have live animals in student housing. When they opened the box to investigate, staff found two baby snapping turtles. University staff notified wildlife officials, who confiscated the baby turtles. It is against the law to purchase, possess, transport or release non-native turtles without a special license in Oregon. Non-native turtles thrive in Oregon waterways and easily out-compete native turtles. They arrive, as this one did, through illegal wildlife trafficking channels. Earlier this year, wildlife officials captured a 25-lb snapping turtle found wandering through a Harrisburg pasture. The invasive species, which poses a threat to native fish and wildlife habitats, not to mention human hands and feet, was also a product of illegal turtle trafficking.

Snapping turtles have powerful jaws and may aggressively bite when threatened. Their sharp beaks may remove chunks of skin, according to ODFW Assistant District Biologist Marianne Brooks. Brooks measured the male American Snapping turtle found in Harrisburg at 14” wide and 20” long, and likely more than 30 years old. Instead of a live turtle this year, please consider gifting a stuffie or a turtle toy. The Stop Poaching Campaign educates the public on how to recognize and report

poaching. This campaign is a collaboration among state agencies, sportsmen and other conservationists, landowners, and recreationists to engage the public in combatting Oregon’s poaching problem. Our goal is to: Incentivize reporting on wildlife crimes through the TIP Line; Strengthen enforcement by increasing the number of OSP Fish and Wildlife Troopers; and Support prosecution in becoming an effective deterrent. The campaign helps to protect and enhance

Oregon’s fish and wildlife and their habitat for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Go to https://www. protectoregonswildlife. com/overview/ for more information or Contact campaign coordinator Yvonne Shaw. Yvonne.L.Shaw@ odfw.oregon.gov. If you know of or suspect other crimes against fish wildlife or habitat, please report to the Turn In Poachers (TIP) Line. 1-800-4527888 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Or email: TIP@osp. oregon.gov.

New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health BY SEAN NEALON Guest Article

Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a

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plant have received widespread attention in recent years because of the nutritional punch they pack. Others have sequenced the chia genome, but this paper provides a more detailed look at the molecular level and the potential of genetic data mining with a keen focus on human health applications. “This research opens up possibilities for scientists to study chia seed through the lens of improving human health while at the same time continuing to further our knowledge of all the nutritional benefits of chia,” said Pankaj Jaiswal, a professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology in the College or Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State. The researchers are also hopeful that the findings will spur interest in growing chia in Oregon, where they say climate conditions are similar to those in the regions of South America where chia is primarily grown. Researchers at the University of Kentucky have helped spur chia seed growing in that state. Chia is considered an orphan or minor crop that has traditionally not received attention from scientists like rice, wheat and maize, all of which contributed to last century’s Green Revolution that mitigated global hunger and saved millions of lives. “Now we are at the point where long-term food and nutrition security requires diversifying the human diet by breeding and making genetic improvement to nutrient-rich, so-called minor crops like chia,” said Sushma Naithani, an associate professor, senior research in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. In recent years, global demand for nutrient-rich

so-called orphan crops such as chia, millets and yam has increased, the researchers note. Beyond their nutritional value, they are important because they can often grow on marginal land unsuitable for many traditional grain crops, an important asset in mitigating climate change. Chia seeds – which are small, round and can be black, brown and white – are high in fiber, healthy fats, and proteins and often are part of recipes for items including smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes and granola bars. Past research has found: • Polyunsaturated fatty acids found in chia improve cardiovascular health and cholesterol and have anti-cancer properties. • Chia seeds’ high fiber content helps stabilize blood glucose levels in type-2 diabetes patients and aid people with gastrointestinal-tract-related diseases. • Protein in chia seeds has the potential to help treat cancer and high blood pressure and also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. • Water-soaked chia seeds form a gel that acts as a texture modifier, emulsifier, gelling and encapsulating agent in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products. In addition, this latest

paper identifies genes and genetic markers in chia that could aid agricultural researchers in breeding the plant to amplify traits in the plant that are valuable to human health. The researchers found 29 genes involved with biosynthesis of polyunsaturated fatty acids and 93 genes that aid the gel-forming property of chia seeds, said the first author Parul Gupta, a research associate in the Jaiswal laboratory. They also found 2,707 genes highly expressed in the seed that are likely to generate protein-derived small bioactive peptides. When the seed protein is digested in the intestinal tract, these small biopeptides are released and absorbed in the body and have potential properties that may help alleviate human health conditions like type-2 diabetes and hypertension. This is the first report of any plant genome analysis with human health benefits. To promote collaborations and open data science, the researchers released the chia genome data via its genome portal https:// salviagdb.org. In addition to Jaiswal, Naithani and Gupta, co-authors of the paper are researchers Justin Elser and Justin Preece; graduate students Matthew Geniza, Noor Al-Bader and Rachel Baschieri; and undergraduate students Jeremy Levi Phillips and Ebaad Haq, all of Oregon State.