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Senator Merkley holds local Town Hall in timely moment

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

On Saturday, January 10, Senator Jeff Merkley (D) held his 16th town hall meeting in Coos County at the North Bend Community Center. The Oregon native maintains the impressive streak of local appearances which, alongside Senator Ron Wyden (D), makes the delegation the only in the legislature to hold yearly meetings in each of their constituent counties.

This year’s iteration could not have come at a more apt time, given the context of current events in the country. The town hall fell on the weekend following the well-documented killing of Renne Good by a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in broad daylight. The same week as two were shot in Portland by ICE, before the federal agents fled the scene. This was also less than two weeks removed from American military action in Venezuela, with much discourse being held around further potential action in Greenland. In a pivotal moment for the country, these concerns were top of mind among locals, as proven by protest signs that could be seen at the event.

Upon entering, locals were given a survey on their preferred solutions for preventing social security from reaching insolvency. The national trust, intended to secure quality of life for our older-folk, is projected to run dry by 2033 if a solution cannot be found.

Another hand-out at the door outlined the 10-step playbook that characterized the rise of an authoritari-

an regime. The steps listed can be laid next to actions taken by the Trump administration in clear ways, like centralizing executive power and gutting social services nationwide. The final step, cancelling or rigging the next election, turned out to be prescient, as this week President Trump has twice floated the idea of cancelling the midterm elections in interviews.

Before taking questions, Senator Merkley took a moment to honor the work being done by the local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Coos and Curry County. CASA volunteers act as advocates and support staff for over 75 of the local children in foster care. Representatives from CASA were gifted a flag that had flown over the Capitol.

The senator was asked about ICE action and how to prevent raids and presence here on the coast:

“We had, in 2024, a [border control reform] proposal that was worked out between Democrats and Republicans in the senate. You might recall that one of the candidates, who is now the president of the United States, said ‘don’t pass that reform bill, because I want to keep immigration as a campaign issue’,” answered Merkley. “So, here we are now, not just with a campaign issue, but something that’s tearing America apart. There are a series of things that I’ve been pursuing.

“One of the first is sensitive areas. Legislating that sensitive areas will not be transgressed by ICE. That’s schools, churches, courthouses, so on and so forth. Second is that, the folks who work for ICE, they have to display what agency they are with and an individual

identifier, and they can’t wear ski masks over their face. Having no identity encourages agents to act in outrageous ways because we can’t hold them accountable. This is very akin to fascist tactics in other countries, and I don’t want those tactics in the United States of America.”

He went on to outline further fights for immigration reform, and an attempt to bolster due process for those being detained, held, and often deported without ever seeing a courtroom, speaking to a lawyer, or even informing their families.

The senator spoke on questions of recent foreign military intervention as well. Congress retaining their constitutional power was huge point, as the founding document states that it is the legislature which must approve military action, not the executive. Merkley had this to say on Venezuela:

“I would characterize what happened in Venezuela like this: We did not remove a dictatorship; we instead installed a more compliant dictator. And the major goal of having that compliant dictator, was to have her insist that the U.S. oil companies get to control the oil of Venezuela. That it essentially becomes a U.S. property. This is the gunboat diplomacy of the 1950’s…

“Where we basically said, ‘we have the power to force you to give us a sweet deal’. It inculcated a huge amount of resentment of our country. It undermines our international standing, our international cooperation. It is both a constitutional issue, and also deeply damaging to our overall efforts in the world.”

Questions of the aforementioned election security were raised during a question concerning the recourse for citizens who want to fight for our rights. Voting, protest, and seeking community were his answers.

The Senator spoke on the importance of retaining fair and free elections, first mentioning his efforts on ending jerrymandering through his introduction of Senate Bill 1. He also went on to mention the danger of states handing over their voter rolls to the administration, which puts voters in danger of having their privacy violated or registration revoked along partisan lines. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Reed has refused to hand over the voter information of Oregonians. Mail-in voting, which has been a huge factor in fighting voter suppression, has been under attack as well.

The senator had this to say about vote-by-mail in particular:

“Election day can be manipulated pretty easily. You move the precincts, you put them where there’s no parking, you put out false information about their location, you put in machines that don’t work, you put in staff members that don’t work, you make a long line, you can send intimidators. That’s why vote-by-mail stops all of those shenanigans. We need vote-by-mail to be offered everywhere.”

In terms of local issues, top of mind for those asking questions was the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project. The senator has been supportive of the efforts to build major shipping infrastructure on the North Spit. He continued that support, stating that he views it as a major driver for good paying jobs in the area, but referenced needing to see the results of further feasibility studies, the next of which is expected sometime in February.

Guest Column

BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

HOLY COW! HISTORY:

White Coke for a Red General

is so strong they could almost blow stumps. No, this was a force more powerful than booze and smokes combined.

Put yourself in his position. You’ve just led a 6.5-million-man army across half a continent, ending four years of brutal war that’s left nearly 27 million of your countrymen dead. You’ve just defeated the greatest military machine since Napoleon’s Grande Armée and driven one of history’s worst monsters to his grave. Naturally, it’s time to let your hair down and unwind. Which was why the Soviet commander was more than happy to celebrate with his Western Allied counterparts in just-conquered Germany. It was May 1945, and Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower had invited his Soviet allies to join him for a victory party. Unknown to the Soviet commander, he was about to be introduced to something that would unleash a powerful addiction deep inside him. Was it alcohol? No; Russians are practically raised on vodka. Cigarettes? A good portion of the Soviet leadership, from Josef Stalin down, used tobacco in one form or another, and the Russian variety of cigarettes

Some junior American officer handed the Soviet general a glass bottle containing a dark fluid. He politely took a sip — and was instantly hooked. On Coca-Cola.

That was a major problem when you happened to be Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, marshal of the Soviet Union, six-time recipient of the Order of Lenin, member of the Order of the October Revolution, three-time Hero of the Soviet Union, and the wearer of so many medals (50 in all) that he clanked when he walked.

And the communist hero had just fallen head over heels in love with the ultimate capitalist drink. He kept downing Coke after Coke all night. Apparently, the sugary fizz touched his sweet tooth unlike anything ever had.

Zhukov had it bad, and that wasn’t good.

Silly as it sounds today, 80 years ago, being seen enjoying a product synonymous with “capitalist decadence” was a huge no-no in the U.S.S.R. For years, propaganda had attacked it by name as a symbol of

Following State Representative Boomer Wright’s announcement that he will not seek re-election, Claire Lynn announced today that she is running for State Representative for House District 9, which encompasses Western Lane County and Florence, a portion of Douglas County that includes Reedsport, and Coos Bay/North Bend through Charleston.

“Representative Wright has been a steadfast leader for the Oregon Coast,” said Claire Lynn. “I have deeply appreciated working with him in the State Capitol and have seen him hold the line and live up to his name - Boomer. He is a strong voice for his constituents. I am grateful for his years of dedicated service, and I am honored to have his endorsement.”

“Claire Lynn is the only person I trust to carry on my legacy in the Oregon House of Representatives,” said Representative Wright. “She has my

Dispute, 3590 Sherman Ave

• 11:52 am – Menacing, 3385 Broadway Ave

• 12:32 pm – Theft From Vehicle, 2690 Sheridan Ave

• 12:51 pm – Driving Complaint, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 3:19 pm – Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle, 1835 McPherson Ave

• 3:41 pm – Illegal Camping, 1804 McPherson Ave

• 3:43 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2261 Newmark St

• 3:44 pm – Damage City Property, Virginia Ave

• 3:46 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2131–2265 Newmark St

• 4:08 pm – Unlawful Entry Into Motor Vehicle, 2487 Delores Ln

• 4:36 pm – Welfare Check, 768 Virginia Ave

• 5:18 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 3201 Tremont Ave

• 6:08 pm – Unlawful Entry Into Motor Vehicle, 2733 Sheridan Ave

• 6:18 pm – Welfare Check, 2137 Jackson St

American imperialism and Western internal decay. Merely “having a Coke and a smile” (as a later advertising slogan would say) was enough to get a Soviet sent to the gulag. Or worse.

Stalin was obsessively paranoid and ruthlessly eliminated any rival to his power, real or imagined. His spies were everywhere, diligently looking for the tiniest speck of compromising dirt. With Zhukov now a hero in Russian eyes, the dictator would have been all too happy to remove him from the scene.

Still, the marshal couldn’t help himself. He kept downing Cokes like they were going out of style, even though he knew it was a huge risk every time he put a bottle to his lips.

A short time later, Zhukov approached the Americans in secret with a highly classified request. Would the United States be willing to order a special shipment of Coca-Cola strictly for his personal use? But there was a significant caveat. It couldn’t be dark, like regular Coke. It had to appear clear, like vodka.

The bizarre hush-hush request was sent up the chain of command until it landed on the commander-in-chief’s

full endorsement to continue the fight to protect Oregon’s coastal communities.”

Claire is a seventh generation Oregonian who grew up on the North Fork of the Siuslaw River helping with her family’s logging business and cowcalf operation. She grew up with a love for the outdoors, spending every fall hunting and fishing with her Dad. Claire is a lifelong Republican. She has deep experience fighting for common sense, conservative values from Washington, D.C. to her current job in the Oregon Legislature. She has helped defend Oregon’s natural resource industries, worked to protect our second amendment rights, and pushed back against extreme first in-the-nation policies. Recently, Claire volunteered with the “No Tax Oregon” grassroots effort working to put Governor Kotek’s $4.3 billion transportation tax on the ballot to give voters a voice.

desk with the sign that famously proclaimed, “The buck stops here.”

President Harry Truman realized a strategic opening when he saw one. Although the war was over, cracks were rapidly emerging in the Western-Soviet alliance that had won it. All too quickly, they would widen into the Cold War.

Truman was eager to foster any influential friendship on the dark side of the Iron Curtain (as it would soon be called) that he could get. So, he greenlighted the plan. Operating with a degree of secrecy that rivaled the Manhattan Project, a company chemist engineered a version of Coke that retained its traditional taste while removing the caramel that gave it its dark color. It was now transparent, as clear as vodka. (Wink wink!)

But Coca-Cola didn’t stop there. The famous hour-glass bottle was ditched for plain, clear glass topped with a white cap bearing a shiny red star, symbol of the Soviet Union. Anyone seeing Zhukov take a swig from it would think he was simply enjoying his national beverage.

Thus, 50 cases of so-called “White Coke” were quietly transported through Vienna to Zhukov’s

headquarters, where he indulged to his heart’s content without Stalin ever being any the wiser. He was smart to make his unusual request when he did. When the Soviets imposed their blockade of Berlin

Claire’s campaign has already won key endorsements, including:

• Oregon Right to Life PAC

• State Senator & 2022 Republican Nominee for Governor Christine Drazan

• Lane County Commissioner Ryan Ceniga, and

• Florence Mayor Rob Ward

Claire attended Oregon State University, and has served on the City of Florence’s Community and Economic Development Committee. Claire is currently a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Lane County and has volunteered as a guardian with South Willamette Valley Honor Flight, which provides a cost-free trip for veterans to our nation’s Capitol. Claire and her husband, Brodey, currently live outside of Elmira.

To learn more about Claire’s campaign, visit www.ClaireForOregon.com

• 6:43 pm – Mental Subject, 3959 Sheridan Ave

• 7:53 pm – Illegal Camping, 2222 Broadway Ave

• 7:58 pm – Mental Subject, 835 California Ave

• 8:55 pm – Accident, Non-Injury, 3201 Tremont Ave

• 10:41 pm – Illegal Camping, 1800 Block Union Ave

Coos Bay

• 6:34 a.m. – Illegal Camping, 212 S 5th St (Banner Bank)

• 6:38 a.m. – Illegal Camping, 247 S 2nd St (Seven Devils Brewery)

• 7:35 a.m. – Welfare Check, Coos Bay Area

• 7:36 a.m. – Deceased Subject, 616 18th Ave

• 8:42 a.m. – Found Bike, Under Coal Bank Bridge

• 9:55 a.m. – Theft of Bike, 495 N Wasson St

• 11:12 a.m. – Mental Subject, Coos Bay Area

• 11:56 a.m. – Disorderly Conduct, 525 Anderson Ave (Coos Bay Pub)

• 12:05 p.m. – Residence Alarm, 558 11th Ave

• 12:29 p.m. – Disorderly Conduct, 4th & Anderson

• 12:56 p.m. – Driving Complaint, 3111 Ocean Blvd (Cascade Farm)

• 1:25 p.m. – Suspicious Conditions, 295 Holland Ave (Empire Boat Dock)

• 1:37 p.m. – Driving Complaint, Bayshore & Global Inn

• 1:48 p.m. – Pedestrian Accident, Elrod & S 1st St

• 2:02 p.m. – Civil Problem, 955 Augustine St

• 2:13 p.m. – Arrest, 500 Central Ave

• 2:34 p.m. – Fraud, 1780 S 16th St

• 3:12 p.m. – Warrant Service,

1360 Airport Ln (Oregon State Police)

• 3:17 p.m. – Towed Vehicle, 275 E Johnson Ave (Edgewater Inn)

• 4:26 p.m. – Harassment, 613 W Central Ave

• 4:47 p.m. – Welfare Check, 1610 California Ave

• 4:55 p.m. – Illegal Camping, Empire Lakes (John Topits Park)

• 4:56 p.m. – Theft, 1988 Newmark Ave

• 5:19 p.m. – Prowler, 1068 California Ave

• 5:21 p.m. – Shoplifter, 2051 Newmark Ave (Walmart)

• 5:26 p.m. – Driving Complaint, Lockhart & DMV

• 5:53 p.m. – Suspicious Vehicle, Lakewood

• 5:55 p.m. – Subpoena Service, 500 Central Ave

• 5:59 p.m. – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, 1236 Teakwood Ave (Planet Fitness)

• 7:00 p.m. – Open Door, 490 Fulton Ave (Wastewater Treatment Plant)

• 7:41 p.m. – Family Dispute, 250 E Johnson Ave (Lucky Logger)

• 7:47 p.m. – Warrant Service, Clackamas County

• 7:51 p.m. – Driving Complaint, Southwest & Idaho

• 8:10 p.m. – Illegal Burn, 1000 Block Newmark Ave

Coquille

POLICE BLOTTER

4:42 am – Suspicious Activity, 2688 Highlands Dr

• 2:09 pm – Suspicious Activity, Harbor Light Restaurant

• 3:19 pm – DUI, Highland Elementary School

• 5:49 pm – Suspicious Activity, 639 E Alder Pl

• 5:56 pm – Hit and Run, 264 N 16th St Apt 6

• 6:02 pm – Utility Problem (Other), 2036 Elm Ave

• 10:17 pm – Disturbance, 1957 Fir Ave

• Myrtle Point

• 11:10 a.m. – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP 23

• 6:00 p.m. – Suspicious Conditions, 635 25th St

• 8:35 p.m. – Dispute, 427 Spruce St (Ace Hardware)

• Tuesday 01/06

North Bend

• 5:07 am – Suspicious Subject, 3201 Tremont Ave (Kokwel Casino)

• 8:43 am – Warrant Service, 2223 S Kaen Rd

• 9:03 am – Subpoena Service, 835 California Ave

• 9:35 am – Threats, 2023 Johnson St

• 10:19 am – Illegal Camping, 1975 McPherson Ave

• 12:28 pm – Juvenile Problem, 1611 Virginia Ave (Pony Village Mall)

• 5:09 am – Criminal Trespass, 210 E 3rd St

• 1:03 pm – Criminal Trespass, 940 E 5th St

• 3:34 pm – Criminal Mischief, 290 N Central Blvd

• 11:16 pm – Suspicious Subject, E 5th St Near CVH

Reedsport

• 1:00 pm – Unlawful Vehicle, McPherson & Florida

• 2:46 pm – ID Theft, 1651 Ash St

• 4:34 pm – Driving Complaint, Newmark & Broadway

• 5:06

1681 Newmark Ave

• 9:25 am – Criminal Trespass, 520 S Empire Blvd (Espresso Mill)

9:44 am – Abandoned Vehicle, Pacific & S Empire

10:07 am – Suspicious Subject, 575 8th Ave

• 10:14 am – Fraud, 257 N Wall St

• 10:17 am – Criminal Trespass, 1298 N Bayshore Dr

10:32 am – Minor in Possession of Marijuana, 972 Ingersoll Ave

• 10:32 am – Suspicious Subject, 10th & Ferguson

10:37 am – Theft of Mail, 275 N Broadway

10:41 am – Criminal Trespass, 525 Anderson Ave

11:07 am – Theft, 2051 Newmark Ave (Walmart)

• 11:23 am – Criminal Trespass, 2051 Newmark Ave (Walmart)

12:00 pm – Recovered Stolen Vehicle, Hwy 101 MP 301

• 12:08 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 500 Central Ave

12:44 pm – Explosion, 1017 Elm Ave

12:46 pm – Recovered Stolen Vehicle, N Marple St

12:52 pm – Criminal Trespass, 531 8th Ave

• 1:04 pm – Welfare Check, 550 S 4th St (Bi-Mart)

1:40 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 212 S 5th St (Banner Bank)

1:42 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1068 California Ave

• 1:48 pm – Incomplete Call, 500 Central Ave

2:28 pm – Theft, 2051 Newmark Ave (Walmart)

2:38 pm – Fraud, 1075 Newmark Ave

3:04 pm – Criminal Trespass, 149 S 7th St

• 3:43 pm – Criminal Trespass, 149 S 7th St

3:48 pm – Illegal Dumping, S Schoneman & Flanagan

4:00 pm – Runaway Juvenile, 245 S Cammann St

4:24 pm – Driving Complaint, Empire Lakes (John Topits Park)

4:40 pm – Driving Complaint, Ocean Blvd

4:42 pm – Disorderly Conduct, S 1st St & Elrod

4:46 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1020 S 1st St (Fred Meyer)

• 5:10 pm – Towed Vehicle, 363 N Wall St

5:59 pm – Shoplifter, 2051 Newmark Ave (Walmart)

6:17 pm – Drug Information,

705 S Empire Blvd 6:41 pm – Assist Public, 583 7th Ave • 6:41 pm – Traffic Hazard, 2200 Block Southwest Blvd • 7:01 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1020 S 1st St (Fred Meyer)

7:25 pm – Suspicious Subject, 900 Block Sanford

8:02 pm – Suspicious Subject, Commercial & N 8th

• 8:58 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 540 S 4th St

• 10:39 pm – Theft of Bike, 260 S Broadway St Coquille

7:18 am – Juvenile Problem, 701 N Birch St

• 11:04 am – Mental Subject, 250 N Baxter St • 11:47 am – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

12:21 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 200 Block N Baxter St

• 1:24 pm – Criminal Trespass, 611 N Central Blvd

• 1:39 pm – Welfare Check, 250 N Baxter St 2:51 pm – Civil Problem, 728 N Elliot St 2:59 pm – Background Check, Coquille Police Department

• 3:05 pm 3:13 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP 9 3:36 pm – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

• 4:16 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 250 N Baxter St

• 7:09 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Hwy 42 MP 13 10:11 pm – Suspicious Subject, N Adams St & Hwy 42 11:26 pm – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, N Dean St & E 12th St

Reedsport

5:07 am – Suspicious Activity, Dollar General 6:01 am – Civil Dispute, Best Western

• 9:11 am – Trespassing, Highland Elementary School

• 9:57 am – Trespass Notice, 2017 Winchester Ave 10:47 am – Fraud, 420 Providence Dr 11:05 am – Juvenile Problem, Highland Elementary School

11:48 am – Animal Problem, Dollar Tree

2:32 pm – Suspicious Activity, 3460 Femwood Pl 4:06 pm – Traffic Complaint, Arthur Dr

• Myrtle Point

1:15 p.m. – Suspicious Subject, Hwy 42 & Bothwick

• 3:13 p.m. – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP 9

4:08 p.m. – Dispute, 1938

Maryland Ave

• 5:17 p.m. – Suspicious Conditions, 1628 Sunset Ln

7:16 p.m. – Civil Problem, 1938 Maryland Ave

• 11:26 p.m. – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, Myrtle Point Area

Wednesday 01/07

North Bend

5:18 am – Criminal Trespass, 3201 Tremont Ave, Kokwel

Casino

• 7:33 am – Illegal Camping, Harbor Ave

• 7:42 am – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 & Ashworths

8:15 am – Subpoena Service, 2455 Pacific St, North Bend

Pool

8:29 am – Illegal Camping, Ferry Road Park

10:16 am – Juvenile Problem, 93670 Viking Ln, North Bay Elementary

• 10:42 am – Suspicious Vehicle, Ohio & Sherman

11:58 am – Check, Welfare, Ohio & Sherman

1:47 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1878 Meade Ave

2:47 pm – Alarm, Business, 1251 Clark St

• 3:20 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 2200 Blk Union

4:03 pm – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 3260 Pine St

4:47 pm – Criminal Trespass, 400 Virginia Ave, Adapt

5:34 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2261 Newmark St, Subway - North

6:03 pm – Probation Violation, 3303 Broadway Ave, McDonalds

6:36 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1978 Johnson St

• 7:32 pm – Driving Complaint, N Bayshore

9:52 pm – DUII, Sherman & Bay

11:18 pm – Threats, 3595 Sheridan Ave

11:26 pm – Driving While Suspended, Brussells & Clark

11:29 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 768 Virginia Ave

Coos Bay  5:59 am – Driving Complaint, 6th Ave

• 7:45 am – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 241 9:03 am – Accident, Non Injury, 997 S 1st St 9:21 am – Subpoena Service, 1195 Oregon Ave

• 9:41 am – Criminal Mischief,

320 Central Ave

• 9:56 am – Shoplifter, 2051 Newmark Ave Walmart 11:04 am – Missing Person, 1775 Thompson Rd Bay Area Hosp 11:33 am – Shoplifter, 1020 S 1st St Fred Meyer

• 12:55 pm – Accident, Hit & Run, Kentucky & Morrison

1:04 pm – Suspicious Subject, 846 Pacific Ave

• 1:34 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Broadway & Hall

2:05 pm – Theft From Vehicle, 1475 Newmark Ave 2:28 pm – Criminal Trespass, 440 Central Ave Downtown Health

4:13 pm – Loud Noise, 2625 Ocean Blvd Arbes RV Park

• 4:20 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1040 Sanford St 4:57 pm – Theft, 1475 Newmark Ave

• 5:28 pm – Suspicious Subject, 525 Anderson Ave Coos Bay Public

• 5:33 pm – Fraud, 845 Pacific Ave

6:36 pm – Fraud, 1163 Crocker St

• 6:37 pm – Check, Welfare, 2051 Newmark Ave Walmart 6:53 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1060 Blanco Ave

• 7:44 pm – Theft, 1445 N Bayshore Dr 8:39 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 766 Southwest Blvd 8:59 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Noble & S Empire Blvd

• 9:07 pm – Criminal Trespass, 525 Anderson Ave Coos Bay Library

• 10:21 pm – Mental Subject, 2625 Ocean Blvd 10:28 pm – Warrant Service, 900 Greenwood St Florence PD 10:40 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1625 California Ave

• 11:02 pm – Mental Subject, 1313 N Bayshore Dr Red Lion Inn

Coquille

• 12:01 PM – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

3:52 PM – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

• 5:18 PM – Suicidal Subject, 1515 N Ivy St 6:46 PM – Accident, S Folsom & S Adams Reedsport

Myrtle Point

• 12:58 pm – Shoplifter, 418 8th St 6:50 pm – Driving Com-

plaint, 1001 Maryland Ave

Thursday 01/08

North Bend

• 3:20 am – Mental Subject, Sherman & Virginia

• 7:00 am – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 1845 Johnson St 7:39 am – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 1880 Johnson St 8:00 am – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 1808 Johnson St

• 8:01 am – Illegal Camping, 1900 Blk McPherson Ave

• 8:28 am – Found Bike, 2495 Newmark St 9:57 am – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 1669 Johnson St 11:40 am – Driving Complaint, Broadway & Virginia

• 12:39 pm – Driving Complaint, 2323 Pacific Ave

• 1:01 pm – Shoplifter, 1735 Virginia Ave 1:38 pm – Abandoned Vehicle, 1900 Blk Madrona 2:04 pm – Threats, 1538 Union Ave

• 2:16 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 2984 Myrtle St

• 2:23 pm – Violation of Restraining Order, 2504 Broadway Ct 2:52 pm – Sex Offender Registration, 835 California Ave

• 3:52 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1123 Oregon Ave

• 4:18 pm – Accident, Virginia & Broadway

5:00 pm – Driving Complaint, McCullough Bridge

6:07 pm – Suspicious Subject, 3480 Tremont Ave

• 7:16 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 888 Vermont St

• 7:27 pm – Warrant Service, 3480 Tremont Ave Coos Bay

• 7:41 am – Criminal Trespass, 392 S 4th St 8:22 am – Indecent Exposure, 1855 Thomas Ave 8:24 am – Alarm, 8th & Koos Bay

• 9:03 am – Recalled Warrant, 250 N Baxter St

• 9:09 am – Disorderly Conduct, 225 LaClair St 9:27 am – Disorderly Conduct, 281 LaClair St 9:43 am – Check, Welfare, 720 S Wasson St

• 9:54 am – Accident, Hit & Run, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 10:28 am – Disorderly Conduct, 123 Ocean Blvd 10:42 am – Check, Welfare, 868 8th Ter 10:48 am – Warrant Service, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy • 10:51 am – Driving Com-

SAWDUST THEATRE

THE IS BACK FOR THE 56th SEASON SHOW: My, What A Circus or keep your big hands off my bigfoot

Saturday, January 27th 7pm

Auditions:

Auditions:

Auditions:

THEATRE

Play: January 28, 2pm & January 29, 7pm Olio: January 30, 7pm SEASON KICKOFF PARTY Saturday, January 27th 7pm Open House & Annual Kick-off Party for the 2026 Season

Play: January 28, 2pm & January 29, 7pm Olio: January 30, 7pm SEASON KICKOFF PARTY

Play: January 28, 2pm & January 29, 7pm Olio: January 30, 7pm SEASON KICKOFF PARTY Saturday, January 27th 7pm SAWDUST THEATRE THE IS BACK FOR THE 56th SEASON SHOW: My, What A Circus or keep your big hands off my bigfoot

Tour the theatre and talk with Sawdust Theatre members/directors! Michael Thurman 541-396-4563 (of ce) or 360-970-8171 (cell)

The 2026 melodrama will be titled “Calamity at the Coquelle Creamery” or “Udder Confusion” was written by Cindy Robnett, Diana Amling, and Gael Berhow. It originally premiered at the theatre in 1989 and again in 2001 The play is set on a dairy farm in the lovely Coquelle Valley, where the evil villain Franklin Basher “that terrible masher!” works his wiles against heroine Henrietta Holstein and her hero, Ferdinand Farinsworth.

For more info, please contact us: 360-970-8171 (cell) 541-396-4563 (office) info@sawdusttheatre.com, www.sawdusttheatre.com

For more info, please contact us: 360-970-8171 (cell) 541-396-4563 (office) info@sawdusttheatre.com, www.sawdusttheatre.com

(office) info@sawdusttheatre.com, www.sawdusttheatre.com Auditions:

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ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE

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Responsibilities:

• Sell digital advertising solutions, social media products, newspaper ads, magazine ads, and event sponsorships.

• Offer the best marketing and advertising products to meet clients’ needs.

• Receive regular training to stay updated on current advertising solutions.

• Act as the local marketing expert for your clients. Qualifications:

• Computer skills and internet savvy.

• Organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Clear verbal and written communication.

• Exceptional customer service.

• Previous sales experience preferred but not required.

• Bilingual preferred but not required.

• Bring your high achievement and goal orientation to contribute to the success of the region’s most trusted news media company.

SPORTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 |

Myrtle Point and Bandon girls open with wins in Sunset Conference

The girls basketball teams from Myrtle Point and Bandon both opened the Sunset Conference season with a pair of wins last week.

Myrtle Point won at Gold Beach 59-32 and beat Reedsport 73-9 to stretch its win streak to 10. The Bobcats, now 12-3 overall, face the Tigers in Bandon on Tuesday in the first of their two league contests. Myrtle Point also hosts Illinois Valley on Friday.

Bandon beat Illinois Valley 63-15 and edged host Oakland 29-27 to improve to 13-2 on the season.

In addition to hosting the Bobcats, Bandon has a nonleague game at Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday and travels to Reedsport on Friday.

Reedsport also lost to Oakland 66-13 during the week and this week is at Gold Beach on Tuesday in addition to hosting Bandon. Gold Beach bounced back from its loss to Myrtle Point with a 54-32 win over Illinois Valley and this week hosts Reedsport on Tuesday and Oakland on Friday.

FAR WEST LEAGUE:

Coquille pounded Douglas 56-4 in the league opener on Friday in Winston. This week, the Red Devils host North Valley in a nonleague game on Tuesday and host Siuslaw in league play on Friday.

Siuslaw fell to Sutherlin 55-24 in its league opener, while Glide beat South Umpqua 42-32.

SKY-EM LEAGUE:

North Bend had a big week with three wins, including edging host Cottage Grove 45-42 in its lone league contest.

The Bulldogs also beat Phoenix 58-39 and Molalla 56-46 to improve to 13-2 overall. North Bend, 2-0 in league play, has a big game Tuesday at Marist Catholic and also visits Marshfield on Friday.

Marshfield lost to Marist Catholic 53-9 and also fell to Molalla 56-9 in its two games during the week. The Pirates are at Junction City on Tuesday before hosting the Bulldogs on Friday.

SKYLINE LEAGUE:

Powers improved to 3-0 in league play with a 78-33 win over Glendale on Friday. The Cruisers also picked up a nonleague win on the road, beating St. Paul 44-41.

Powers has three games this week, a nonleague contest at Mohawk on Monday (results were not available), and league games at home against Elkton on Tuesday and at Days Creek on Friday. The Cruisers also visit Alsea in another nonleague game Saturday.

Pacific lost its two games, falling to Camas Valley 58-32 and at Elkton 45-25. The Pirates host Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday and North Douglas on Friday.

BOYS BASKETBALL

SKY-EM LEAGUE:

North Bend was edged on the road by Cottage Grove 54-52 on Friday after splitting a pair of nonleague games. The Bulldogs beat Phoenix 52-41 but fell to Molalla 74-56.

This week, the Bulldogs are at Marist Catholic on Tuesday and at Marshfield on Friday.

Marist Catholic won the first of its three games against Marshfield, beating the Pirates in Coos Bay 50-44 last week. Marshfield also fell to Molalla 70-68 at home and this week is at Junction City on Tuesday before hosting North Bend for the first of three meetings with the Bulldogs.

SUNSET CONFERENCE:

Bandon opened the league season edging Illinois Valley 5654 at home, but fell to Oakland 59-34.

The Tigers host Myrtle Point on Tuesday and are at Umpqua Vally Christian for a nonleague game Thursday and at Reedsport on Friday. Myrtle Point also split its games, losing in overtime at Gold Beach 49-46 and beating Reedsport 56-44. The Bobcats host Illinois Valley on Friday. Reedsport started 0-2 in league, also falling to Oakland 75-31. The Brave are at Gold Beach on Tuesday before hosting Bandon on Friday. Gold Beach joined Oakland a 2-0 by edging Illinois Valley 55-54 on the road. The Panthers host Oakland on Friday after hosting Reedsport on Tuesday.

SKYLINE LEAGUE:

Pacific dropped its two league games, falling to Camas Valley 54-42 and at Elkton 46-30. The Pirates will try to get their first league win this week, with home games against Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday and North Douglas on Friday.

Two North Bend wrestlers take titles at Nick Lutz Invitational

North Bend’s wrestling team had two champions and a runner-up in the two-day Nick Lutz Invitational at Siuslaw High School in Florence and finished second in the team race.

Ryker Pruett was champion at 120 pounds for the Bulldogs, beating Pleasant Hill’s Jack Quinones 8-4 in the championship bout.

Jackson Swanson took the title at 150 pounds, beating Cottage Grove’s Jayden Davis 8-6 in the championship match.

Nicholas Campbell was runner-up at 132 pounds for the Bulldogs. He was pinned by Cottage Grove’s Jeffery Conklin in the championship match.

North Bend’s Demitrius Majola was third at 126 pounds. John Willett was third at 157 pounds.

Pleasant Hill won the title with 131.5 points while North Bend had 116.5. Host Siuslaw was ninth, Gold Beach 15th, Myrtle Point 21st and Reedsport 26th out of 29 teams.

Siuslaw had one champion. Jacob Mann took the title at 215 pounds, topping Jose Rivera of Willamette 16-2.

Ali Ijaz was second at 157 for the Vikings. He was pinned by Sheldon’s Mason Stucky in the final. Gage Mills reached the final at 190 pounds, but was pinned by Lee Brainard of Oakridge.

Aris Lade was fifth at 175.

Nolan Timeus was champion at 165 pounds for Gold Beach, pinning Waldport’s Logan Thomas in the final. Braiden Pitchford finished fourth at 132 for the Panthers. Trevor Lasater was sixth at 157.

Reedsport’s Vegas Lichte was fourth and Myrtle Point’s Ryder Blanton sixth at 175 pounds.

In the girls portion of the tournament …

Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture pinned Newport’s Camille Keck for the title at 140 pounds. North Bend’s Alana Wirebaugh was fifth and Coquille’s Jerri Field sixth.

Marshfield’s Renee Anderson reached the final at 135 pounds, but lost a 7-2 decision to North Lake’s Paislee Joye.

Marshfield’s Amina Palacios was third and North Bend’s Aubree Hodne fifth at 115 pounds.

Siuslaw’s Molly Mills placed third at 125 pounds and Marshfield’s Olivia Shield was third at 155. At 110 pounds, Coquille’s Natalie Stewart was fourth

and Reedsport’s Hunny Morgan fifth.

Siuslaw’s Emma Ford was fifth at 105 pounds and Marshfield’s Lexia Wright had the same place at 130 and Coquille’s Jorja Johnson at 145 and Myrtle Point’s Tatum Giles at 170.

Marshfield’s Aniya Guyton was sixth at 120.

North Eugene took the girls team title, with Marshfield fifth, Siuslaw 11th, Coquille 14th, North Bend 18th, Reedsport 21st and Myrtle Point 23rd. A total of 31 schools had girls participating.

OREGON CLASSIC:

Coquille won the consolation title in the big tournament in Redmond.

Coquille finished second in its pool on Friday. The Red Devils fell to Burns 61-18 but edged Scio 42-41 and beat North Valley.

Coquille fell to Harrisburg 54-21 in the quarterfinals but bounced back to beat Sutherlin 51-30 and Yamhill-Carlton 48-30.

Brody Sherritt was unbeaten in his matches during the tournament and almost everybody in the lineup had at least one pin during the weekend.

Against Scio, Ember Quigley (120), Ryker Gilman (126), Paisley Morrison (138), Raynen Morrison (150) and Jordan Florez (215) all won matches by pin and Paisley Sherritt (106) and Brody Sherritt (113) won by forfeit. Gilman is the team’s lone wrestler from Bandon as part of a cooperative agreement between the two schools.

Florez had the only win on the mat against Burns, a pin, while Brody Sherritt and Dominick Palmas (144) both won by forfeit.

Against North Valley, Brody Sherritt, Quigley, Micah Lambson (132), Dominick Palmas (144), Camilo Palmas (150), Travis Freeman (157) and Florez (285) all won by pin and Gilman had a major decision. The Red Devils also won two matches by forfeit, Paisley Sherritt and Gage Wilson (215).

In the loss to Harrisburg, Jacob Kingery had a pin at 157 pounds and Brody Sherritt won by decision. Coquille’s other wins were forfeits to Quigley and Lambson. Against Sutherlin, Brody Sherritt, Quigley, Gilman, Dominick Palmas, Clyde Davis (175), Wilson (190) and Florez (215) all won by pin while Paisley Morrison won

by decision and Raynen Morrison won by forfeit.

And against Yamhill-Carlton, Brody Sherritt, Dominick Palmas, Raynen Morrison, Kadin Silva (165) and Wilson all won by pin while Quigley and Gilman won by decision, Florez by injury default and Paisley Sherritt by forfeit.

Harrisburg won the title for Class 3A, beating Burns 40-33 in the final.

In the Class 4A portion of the tournament, Marshfield placed third in the consolation bracket.

The Pirates lost two of their three matches in Friday’s pool, falling to Cascade 53-25 and Scappoose 42-38 before beating Baker 45-30.

On Saturday, the Pirates topped North Marion 54-28, fell to Philomath 41-40 and beat Baker again 52-28 in the third-place match.

Garron Castro, Tristin Henry, Charlie Morton and Skylar Folau won all their matches.

Against Cascade, Castro (113 pounds), Henry (120), Alexander Widdicombe (126) and Folau (285) had pins and Morton (132) won a major decision. Against Scappoose, the Pirates got pins by Aiden Edgar-Storbeck (106), Castro, Henry, Morton and Folau. Aaron Sinnott won by technical fall at 157 and Joey Williams had a decision at 144.

In the win over Baker on Friday, Williams, Wylie Robinson (175) and Bryson Harvey (285) all had pins; Castro, Morton and Nick Long (150) had decisions and Edgar-Storbeck, Henry and Kiyan Wright (190) won by forfeit.

In Saturday’s win over North Marion, Edgar-Storbeck, Castro, Henry and Morton won by pin and Kashfield Davidson (157), Robinson, Teegan Tice (175), Wright and Folau all won by forfeit.

In the loss to Philomath, Edgar-Storbeck and Morton had pins and Robinson won by major decision. Castro, Henry, Long and Folau all won by forfeit.

In the second win over Baker, Morton, Robinson and Drake Nelson (215) all won by pin and Davidson had a major decision. Edgar-Storbeck, Castro, Henry, Wright and Folau all won by forfeit. Sweet Home beat La Grande 54-23 for the Class 4A title. La Grande had beaten Cascade in the semifinals and the Cougars lost to Pendleton in the third-place match.

SWOCC men pick up win at Portland

WOMEN

The Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team picked up a road win in its lone NWAC South Region game of the week, beating Portland 96-80.

The Lakers jumped out to a 51-32 halftime lead and cruised from there to improve to 3-1 in league play heading into a big week with three games.

Five SWOCC players scored in double figures. Connor Wilson had 16 points, Quinton Christman hit five of six 3-pointers for 15, Stockton Young had 13 points off the bench, including three 3-pointers, Brighton Palmer scored 11 and MJ Tia had 10.

Jaxson Spafford had 17 points to lead the Panthers.

This week, the Lakers have a holiday game Monday against Chemeketa at home, visit

Umpqua in a big game Tuesday and host Clackamas on Saturday. Clark is 4-1 and Umpqua is 3-1. All the other region teams have at least two losses. The Lakers handed Clark their loss and the Penguins beat Umpqua 84-77 on Saturday. SWOCC’s loss was a two-point setback at Lane.

The Lakers lost at Portland 6048, undone by a second quarter when they were outscored 15-3. Bree Turner had 17 points and Kali Hibbert 15 for the Lakers, who fell to 1-3 in league play heading into their three-game week.

Portland was led by Kamakila Waiwaiole, who had 16 points as the Panthers got their first league win.

Clackamas, the top-ranked team in NWAC, is off to a perfect 5-0 start in the South Region while Lane, Chemeketa and Umpqua all have one loss. Both Umpqua and Lane lost their games to Clackamas, including the Cougars’ 67-66 win over Lane, which is No. 2 in the coaches poll.

Miami Hurricanes twins have ties to Bay Area

The college football national championship game includes a pair of players with ties to the South Coast.

Kolby and Riply Luna, twin redshirt sophomores for the University of Miami, are the grandsons of Marshfield graduates Boyd and Barb Bjorkquist.

The Lunas, who grew up in Idaho and set records for Kellogg High School, both are listed as receivers on Miami’s roster. They both went to Miami as preferred walk-ons and have dressed for all the Hurricanes’ games in the college football playoffs — a 10-3 win over Texas A&M, a 24-14 victory over defending champion Ohio State and a 31-27 win over Mississippi. Miami faced Indiana in the championship game Monday night (the game was played after press time). At Kellogg, Riply Luna was the star quarterback and Kolby his top receiver. Kolby became Idaho’s all-time leading receiver and scored 21 touchdowns with 1,753 receiving yards as a senior.

The two played in a handful of Miami wins during the regular

season this year, but have done most of their work on the practice squad, where they played important roles in the lead-up to the championship game. Riply Luna played the role of the opposing team’s quarterback on the scout team and Kolby the top receiver, according to a story about the twins in their hometown newspaper, the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press. The twins are the sons of Rick and Crystal Luna.

While Boyd and Barb Bjorkquist grew up in the Bay Area and graduated for Marshfield, Crystal Luna grew up at Neah-Kah-Nie. She met Rick when they were students at Western Oregon University and she taught for one year at North Bay Elementary School before the couple settled in Idaho. Rick Luna attended North Marion High School. Boyd and Barb Bjorkquist have been able to attend the playoff games and planned to be at the championship game.

“It’s pretty fun to see them a part of this,” Boyd said. “This has been really fun for our daughter and sonin-law.”

Wyden, Padilla, Colleagues

Washington, D.C. –

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif., today announced they are leading their colleagues in filing an amicus brief in Watson v. Republican National Committee, a landmark mail-in voting case that will be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court later this year. In 2024, the Republican National Committee (RNC) challenged a Mississippi law that allows ballots postmarked by elec-

tion day to be received up to five days after election day, arguing that this law violates federal law setting the timing of elections.

If the 5th Circuit’s ruling is affirmed by the Supreme Court, vote-bymail in more than a dozen states – including Oregon and California – will be thrown into disarray as huge numbers of voters, particularly rural, military, and overseas voters could be disenfranchised.

“Republicans will stop at nothing in their crusade against vote-by-mail because they’re afraid they can’t win elections on their own merits,” Wyden said.

“The Supreme Court needs to see this case for what it really is: a thinly-veiled attempt at full blown voter suppression by Donald Trump and his far-right fan club. I’m all in to protect the fundamental rights of every American to make their voice heard on election day.”

“Despite Trump and Republicans’ baseless attacks, vote-by-mail remains one of the most effective and secure ways to make sure every eligible citizen can make their voice heard — especially for servicemembers, rural voters, and Americans living overseas,” Padilla said. “We should be making it

easier for Americans to vote, not bowing to Donald Trump’s flagrant attempts to suppress voting rights to cling to power. We are urging the Court to reject this blatant interference with California and other states’ election laws that protect Americans’ fundamental right to vote.”

The amicus brief filing comes just days after the Trump administration’s latest attempt to suppress mail-in voting. Closures and consolidation of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) facilities as well as a recent rule change by the USPS will result in mail less frequently being postmarked on the day it is received.

As a result, mail-in ballots received by the USPS near or on election day could receive a delayed postmark and be invalidated.

“Many states, including Oregon, have adopted sensible policies to allow mail-in-ballots to be counted so long as they are postmarked no later than Election Day,” the senators wrote. “The Fifth Circuit’s ruling undermines the viability of these laws and threatens the disenfranchisement of voters, especially those living abroad or in rural areas.”

For years, Wyden has been one of the Senate’s leading advocates on vote-by-mail. Earlier this

year he re-introduced his legislation to expand Oregon’s vote-by-mail system nationwide.

Wyden and Padilla were joined by U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Adam Schiff, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Mark Warner, D-Va. in filing the amicus brief.

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LEGAL NOTICE In the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Coos, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Carrie Gaspar, Deceased. Stephanie Spinella is the Personal Representative for the Estate of Carrie Gaspar, and a Probate proceeding has been commenced as Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 25PB10134. All persons having claims against the Estate shall present them within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address below or the claims 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. Date of Publication: January 20, 2026. Personal Representative: Stephanie Spinella 88953 Beverly Lane Bandon, OR 97411 (541) 260 - 0846 Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert S. Miller III Bandon Professional Center 1010 First Street SE, Suite 210 Bandon, OR 97411 1/20/2026 World 422718 A Notice of Extinguishing Dormant Mineral Interests pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 517.170 through 517.180. Name of the holder of the mineral interest: Ben C. Flaxel and Agnes M. Flaxel, husband and wife; Ben C. Flaxel, Trustee; Ben C. Flaxel, Trustee for Fred B. Hollister and Beth Hollister, husband and wife; Ben C. Flaxel, Trustee for Vern Gatzke and Mary Frances Gatzke, husband and wife; and Thomas B. Swanton and Faye Swanton, husband and wife (collectively, the “Holder”)

Name of party giving notice: State of Oregon, by and through its Department of State Lands (“Owner”)

Owner’s address: 951 SW Simpson Ave., Suite 104, Bend, OR 97702, Attn: Brian Cochran, Real Property Policy Specialist / Land Management Division PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Owner owns the property described below (the “Property”).

Holder has a mineral interest in the Property under that DRAFT

certain Deed dated November 10, 1952, recorded in Coos

County, Oregon on January 15, 1953, Instrument No.: 224/263. Description of Property Affected: Lots 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and the south half of the southwest quarter and the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 25; Lot 8 of Section 26; and the west half of the east half of Section 36, all in Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian. EXCEPTING FROM THE LANDS ABOVE DESCRIBED one acre heretofore conveyed to School District No. 79, Coos County, Oregon, by deed recorded in Book 46, Page 241, Deed of Records of Coos County, Oregon; also excepting 20.99 acres in the southwest corner of the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 25 heretofore conveyed to John B. Anderson et al by instrument recorded in Book 69, Page 369, Deed Records of Coos County, Oregon, being a parcel 956.4 feet square. The first date of publication pursuant to ORS 517.180 is January 20, 2026. The Holder must submit a Statement of Claim to the Coos County Clerk within sixty (60) days after the last date of publication of this Notice or the Holder’s mineral interest may be extinguished. The last date of publication will be on or after February 3,2026. 1/20, 1/27, & 2/3/2026 World 422601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: IRA ROSCOE HUFFMAN, Deceased.

Case No. 25PB10730 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carin Beesley has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Shirley D. Farmer, attorney for the Personal Representative, at the Law Office of Shirley D. Farmer, LLC, 444 N 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the 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 8:00 am - noon and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Shirley D. Farmer, 444 N 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Dated and first published this 20th day of January, 2026. Carin Beesley, Personal Representative c/o Shirley D. Farmer 444 N 4th Street Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 404-4529 1/20/2026 World 422745

In the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon For the County of Coos Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of THOMAS M.C. PLYMYER, Deceased Case No. 25PB10828 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

Notice is hereby given that SETH J. PLYMYER was appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of 444 N. Fourth St., Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the personal representative at the address designed in this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published January 20, 2026

Seth J. Plymyer, Personal Representative

Summer I. Huber, OSB no. 233452

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Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240 Lake Oswego, OR 97035-8682 Phone (503) 601-3698 mek@smoklaw.com 1/20/2026 World 422685 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Andrew James Locati, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB09359 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kristin Locati has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 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 court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published January 20, 2026. Kristin E. Locati, Personal Representative 1/20, 1/27, & 2/3/2026 World 422543

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Douglas Eugene Jolley, Decedent.

Case No.: 25PB10559

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Donald J. Jolley has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 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 court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published January 20, 2026. Donald J. Jolley, Personal Representative 1/20, 1/27, & 2/3/2026 World 42256

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of BOBBY E. THOMPSON, Deceased.

Case No. 25PB11042

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bruce Thompson has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: January 20, 2026 Bruce Thompson Personal Representative PO Box 354 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 297-0516 1/20/2026 World 422731

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of SHARON M. COOK, Deceased. Case No. 25PB11001 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Scott Cook has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain

additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: January 20, 2026. Scott Cook Personal Representative PO Box 87 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 404-7075 1/20/2026 World 422710

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of HAZEL ARLENE BEEBE, Deceased. Case No. 25PB10762 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Robert W. Keeling has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and published: January 20, 2026 1/20/2026 World 422713

In the Matter of a Spray Program for Coos County NOTICE OF SPRAY PROGRAM Road Department TO: ALL INTERESTED PERSONS

1. In order to maintain County roads, the Coos County Road Department intends to institute a brush control program on March 1st, which may include the use of herbicides on the rights-of-way of certain Coos County roads.

2. Property owners may request the Coos County Road Department not spray the rightof-way abutting their property. Property owners who do not wish the County to spray must contact the Road Department. The Road Department will provide the property owner with a “NO SPRAY” Agreement to complete and return by February 15th. These agreements are free of charge and must be renewed annually.

3. The property owner must post the right-of-way to indicate the “NO SPRAY” area with signs provided by the Road Department. The County will no longer recognize homemade no-spray signs. If you do not want us to spray the right of way adjacent to your property, you must come in to the Road Department and fill out a nospray agreement.

4. Failure to contact the Road Department, enter into the agreement or failure to post the required signs will result in the Road Department spraying the right-of-way as planned.

5. If the property owner posts the abutting right-of-way as a “NO SPRAY” area, the property owner is responsible for controlling the vegetation on the right-of-way. If the property owner fails to clear the right-of-way, the County may do so, with the cost charged to the property owner. Failure to pay this cost will result in a lien being assessed against the property.

6. Contact the Coos County Road Department at 1281 West Central, Coquille, Oregon 97423; or call 541/396-7660 for

further information. 1/20 & 1/27/2026 World 422541

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Legal Notice: EZ MINI STORE 1293 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, February 5, 2026 at 11:00am for Non-Payment & Other Fees: Katherine Hill Unit #26, Victor Elam

Charleston, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 888-2548 1/20 & 1/27/2026 World 422686 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) CITY OF COOS BAY 500 Central Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court of California, Kings County 1640 Kings County Dr. Hanford, CA 93230 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Marcus D. Magness, 149388 PO Box 28907 Fresno, CA 93729 (559) 448-9800

DATE: 9/30/2025

Nocona Soboleski, Clerk, by Julienne De Santos, Deputy.

SUM-200(A)

SHORT TITLE:

James B. Hansen, as Ttee of the James B. and Betsy A. Hansen L/T v. Nis P. Hansen, et al.

List additional parties: Defendant NIS P. HANSEN, AS TRUSTEE OF THf JOAN M. HANSEN CREDIT SHELTER TRUST

UTD DTCEMBER 9, 1993

CHRISTINE HANSEN HERZOG

WELLESLEY SHAEN MAGAN

JOHN PATRICK MAGAN

THOMAS LOUIS HANSEN

ROBERT NESS HANSEN

SCOTT HANSEN BALL AND JANICE L. BALL, AS TRUST-

EES OF THE SCOTT H. BALL AND JANICE L. BALL

REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST

DATED DECEMBER 7,2007

TINA E. DUNLAP

THOMAS DAVID WYRICK

JEOFREY HUGH WYRICK

KARAH ALICE DUNLAPCHAVER

JOHN PHILLIP DUNLAR, JR.

PEARL HANSEN

BRIAN S. HARKNESS, AS

TRUSTEE OT THE BARBARA H. HARKNESS TRUST DATED DECEMBER I1,1990

SARA HARKNESS

CURTIS HARKNESS

TODD HARKNESS

ROSS HARKNESS

CONSTANCE G. CLARK, AS

TRUSTEE OF THE ELEANOR HANSEN GALBRAITH

REVOCABLE TRUST DATED

OCTOBER 15,1995

BARBARA FALKENBERG

HAROLD BECKER

CAROLYN BICKNER

THE TESTATE AND INTES-

TATE SUCCESSORS OF JEN-

NII HANSEN ANDROSS THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSSRS OF NIS

HANSEN JR.

THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF LORENA HANSEN

THE TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF ANNA HANSEN LENKER; AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY

12/30/2025, 1/6, 1/13, & 1/20/2026, World, 421880

The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5521

The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Starting 2-10-2026 at 9:00 am Ending 2-17-2026 at

to that certain deed made by Brian Ray, a married man as Grantor to First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC as Beneficiary, dated 06/20/2023, recorded 06/27/2023, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2023-04468 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION Tax Id Number(s): 24S1324B004200, 24S1324B004300, 24S1324B004302 Land situated in the City of North Bend in the County of Coos in the State of OR BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE COUNTY ROAD, THROUGH THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, FROM WHICH POINT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 BEARS SOUTH 47° 32’ EAST 721.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 43° 13’ WEST ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD, 190.85 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF 40 FOOT RADIUS; THENCE ALONG SAID CURVA THROUGH CENTRAL ANGLE OF 82° 30’ A DISTANCE OF 57.6 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69° 17’ EAST 80 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG SAID STATE HIGHWAY 42.18 FEET; THENCE NORTH 21° 09’ EAST 276.2 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 20’ WEST 197.5 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. BEING A PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. NOTE: The Company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land. The Company does not represent that any acreage or footage calculations are correct. References to quantity are for identification purposes only. Commonly known as: 67535 North Bay Road, North Bend, OR 97459-8516 THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. Commonly known as: 67535 N Bay Rd, North Bend, OR 97459 The current beneficiary is Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 11/06/2024 as Inst No. 202407537 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 04/01/2024 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance in the amount of: $184,132.70; 2. Interest through 10/27/2025 in the amount of: $19,802.97 3. MIP/ PMI Advances in the amount of: $0.00 4. Recoverable balance in the amount of: $2,186.79 5. Late Charges in the amount of: $117.24 6. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $2,641.30 7. Total Fees in the amount of: $121.00 8. Total NSF Charge Fees in the amount of: $110.00 9. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 6.5000000% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $184,132.70 together with the interest thereon at the rate 6.5000000% per annum from 03/01/2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on

02/18/2026 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 02/18/2026 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR:

60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF

YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TOMONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: You do not owe rent; The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620- 0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260

Website: http://www.oregonlawhelp.org The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to

exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service.

Dated: 10/20/2025 Prime Recon LLC By: Carmen Robinson, Authorized Signer Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 725-4142 A-4856113 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, & 1/27/2026, World, 421853

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 24-72229

Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by GEANNA BERRIER AND JASON BERRIER as Grantor to ROCCO RICCI AND STEVEN M. POYNOT, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for HOWARD BANK, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, dated 11/23/2015, recorded 12/1/2015, as Instrument No. 2015-010573, in mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: BEGINNING AT 1/2” IRON PIPE AT A FENCE CORNER, BEING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 24 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN; THENCE NORTH 31°31’43” EAST, 225.82 FEET 1/2” IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 24°07’31” WEST, 77.75 FEET TO A 3/4” IRON PIPE NEXT TO A POWER POLE; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDARY OF NORTH BAY DRIVE (ALSO KNOWN AS THE OLD COAST HWY, AND NORTH SLOUGH RD.) NORTH 55°03’28” WEST, 261.75 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 7°45’03” EAST, 749.92 FEET TO A 3/4” IRON BOLT, THENCE SOUTH 83°25’08” EAST, 233.47 FEET, ALONG THE AFOREMENTIONED “ADJUSTED LINE” TO A 1/2” IRON PIPE AT A FENCE CORNER; THENCE NORTH 00°24’29” WEST, 356.48 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be: 68165 HONEYDO RD. NORTH BEND, OREGON 97459

The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 99917474 / 99917162

Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title, and interest in the said described property which the grantors had, or had power to convey, at the time of execution of the Trust Deed, together with any interest the grantors or their successors in interest acquired after execution of the Trust Deed shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and the expenses of sale, including the compensation of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of trustee’s attorneys. The default for which the foreclosure is made is:

The monthly installment of principal and interest which became due on 7/1/2023, late charges, and all subsequent monthly installments of principal and interest. You are responsible to pay all payments and charges due under the terms and conditions of the loan documents which come due subsequent to the date of this notice, including, but not limited to, foreclosure trustee fees and costs, advances and late charges. Furthermore, as a condition to bring your account in good standing, you must provide the undersigned with written proof that you are not in default on any senior encumbrance and provide proof of insurance. Nothing in this notice should be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the beneficiary under the deed of trust, pursuant to the terms and provisions of the loan documents. The amount required to cure the default in payments to date

is calculated as follows: From: 7/1/2023 Total of past due payments: $27,427.85 Late Charges: $96.54 Additional charges (Taxes, Insurance, Corporate Advances, Other Fees): $4,071.25 Unapplied Balance: ($369.21) Trustee’s Fees and Costs: $1,123.75 Total necessary to cure: $32,350.18 Please note the amounts stated herein are subject to confirmation and review and are likely to change during the next 30 days. Please contact the successor trustee ZBS Law, LLP, to obtain a “reinstatement’ and or “payoff” quote prior to remitting funds. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the Trust Deed due and payable. The amount required to discharge this lien

upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successor(s) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘ beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

Dated: 10/21/2025 ZBS Law, LLP By: /s/ Amber L. Labrecque, Esq., OSB#094593 ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee EPP 45597 12/30/2025, 1/6, 1/13, & 1/20/2026, World, 420003 TS No. OR06000087-25-1 APN 6597800 || 0900-6597800 TO No 250559758-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, GLEN HAYWOOD AND AMBER HAYWOOD, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for MID AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of June 28, 2022 and recorded on June 30, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-06372 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded December 6, 2024 as Instrument Number 2024-08227 of

official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 6597800 || 0900-6597800 LOT 4, BLOCK B, SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 9, FIRST ADDITION TO MARSHFIELD, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1285 MINNESOTA AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s): Total Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2024 to 12/01/2025 at $31,242.84 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $703.68 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $228,018.30 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.12500% per annum from August 1, 2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on April 28, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the

main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before

plaint, Virginia & Meade

7:22 pm – Theft, 2633 Sherman Ave

• 9:05 pm – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 1611 Virginia Ave 9:57 pm – Driving Complaint, 1660 Cessna Cir 10:03 pm – Mental Subject, 1600 Blk Maple St

• 10:22 pm – Driving Complaint, 1611 Virginia Ave 11:23 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, 3140 Tremont Ave

• 11:38 pm – Theft, 2131 Newmark St Coos Bay 12:15 am – Alarm, Business, 1400 Newmark Ave

12:31 am – Warrant Service, Newmark & S Cammann

• 12:43 am – Warrant Service, Newmark & Pine 5:41 am – Criminal Trespass, 1445 N Bayshore Dr Motel 6

6:47 am – Theft, 294 S 10th St

• 8:17 am – Illegal Camping, 400 W Anderson Ave 8:42 am – Illegal Camping, Hemlock & Red Lion

US Highway 101

Myrtle Point

• 10:01 AM – Suicidal Subject, 1535 Roseburg Rd Green Valley 12:50 PM – Suspicious Subject, 1600 Blk View

• Friday 01/09 North Bend

6:12 am – Suspicious Conditions, 1835 McPherson

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10:28 am – Check, Welfare, 273 N Wall St 10:57 am – Criminal Trespass, 772 S Broadway St McDonalds

10:58 am – Criminal Trespass, 130 N Cammann St McKays Market

• 11:17 am – Alarm, Residence, 558 11th Ave

• 11:21 am – Located Wanted Subject, 1075 Newmark Ave 7 Eleven

12:12 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Newmark & S Wall

• 12:26 pm – Juvenile Problem, 400 Madison St Madison Elementary 12:34 pm – Accident, Hit & Run, 1297 Ocean Blvd

• 12:52 pm – Accident, 1165

deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 12/10/2025 By: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation

Attention: Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE

CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

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TS No. OR08000204-22-9S APN 331112 | 331111 TO No DEF-673651 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, VIRGINIA L. ROUSH AND RICHARD L. ROUSH HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Trustee, in favor of U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

N.D. as Beneficiary dated as of June 5, 2008 and recorded on July 9, 2008 as Instrument No. 2008-7315 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 331112 | 331111

BEGINNING AT AN IRON ROD ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, A

Evans Blvd Oreillys Auto Parts 12:52 pm – Suspicious Conditions, N 10th St & W Commercial Ave

• 12:57 pm – Fraud, 400 W Anderson Ave US Bank 1:10 pm – Criminal Mischief, 339 N Broadway St Morins Towing

• 1:22 pm – Illegal Camping, S 5th & Bennett

• 1:52 pm – Fraud, 535 S Wasson St 1:55 pm – Accident, Ivy & N 6th St 2:03 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 50 Central Ave

• 2:30 pm – Check, Welfare, 692 Filmore St

• 2:32 pm – Warrant Service, S Schoneman & Maryland 2:41 pm – Suspicious Subject, N 10th St & W Commercial Ave

• 2:49 pm – Threats, 241 N Broadway St

• 3:04 pm – Dispute, 1080 Elrod Ave 3:04 pm – Check, Welfare, N 2nd & Commercial

3:25 pm – Abandoned Vehicle, S 8th St & W Anderson Ave

3:27 pm – Loud Music, 400 Blk N Wall St

3:28 pm – Alarm, Residence, 558 11th Ave

3:55 pm – Warrant Service, 1036 SE Douglas St

• 4:37 pm – Driving Complaint, Empire Lakes John Topits Park

5:19 pm – Alarm, Business, 1750 Thompson Rd Bay Clinic

• 5:39 pm – Criminal Trespass, 400 Blk 3rd Ave 5:57 pm – Assist Outside Agency, 62927 Olive Barber Rd

7:02 pm – Check, Welfare, 1700 Blk Koosbay Blvd

• 7:04 pm – Check, Welfare, 515 S 12th St

DISTANCE OF 128.33 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID SECTION 17;THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREE 34 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE SAID EAST BOUNDARY OF SECTION 17 FOR A DISTANCE OF 250.00 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID EAST BOUNDARY OF SECTION 17, NORTH 78 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 150.74 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST BOUNDARY OF A ROADWAY; THENCE ALONG SAID ROADWAY ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A 316.50 FOOT RADIUS, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE 48 DEGREES 10 MINUTES 52 SECONDS FOR A DISTANCE OF 266.15 FEET; THENCE NORTH 08 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH,RANGE 13 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1675 MAXWELL ST, COOS BAY, OR 97420 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank National Association, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Payment(s): Total Payment(s) from 06/10/2021

7:29 pm – Check, Welfare, 1370 Oregon Ave

8:04 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 295 S Broadway St Coney Station

• 9:42 pm – Intoxicated Subject, 1313 N Bayshore Dr Red Lion Inn 10:52 pm – Check, Welfare, 386 N 2nd St Coquille

7:06 AM – Criminal Trespass, 54 W Hwy 42 Valley Laundromat

8:59 AM – Disorderly Conduct, 250 N Baxter St Coos County

• 10:13 AM – Harassment, Phone, 250 N Baxter St

• 12:01 PM – Check, Welfare, 183 E 2nd St Coffee Connection

2:06 PM – Disorderly Conduct, Hwy 42 & Birch

• 3:28 PM – Suspicious Vehicle, 749 Riverside Dr Department Of 5:41 PM – Driving Complaint, MP3 Hwy 42 Hwy 42 & Coquille S • 9:19 PM – Warrant Ser-

to 12/15/2025 at $119,224.83

Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $75.00 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $199,050.29 together with interest thereon at the current rate of 7.50000% from June 10, 2021 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on April 29, 2026 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than

vice, 1st & Central Reedsport 9:30 AM – Suspicious Activity, 1 Saint Johns Way, Reedsport • 9:39 AM – Violation No Contact, Holly Knolls Mobile Home Park, Reedsport 10:30 AM – Welfare Check,

such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s

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• 2:18 pm – Check, Welfare, 1890 Newmark St 2:49 pm – Dog Bite, Broadway & Lombard

• 3:09 pm – Driving Complaint, MP233 Hwy 101 3:20 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2261 Newmark St 3:30 pm – Mental Subject, 2294 McPherson St • 3:31 pm – Hazard, Traffic, Sherman & Newmark

4:57 pm – Theft, 1611

• 5:09 pm – Dispute, 1324

5:21 pm – Driving Com-

The Chamber Minute

BY ROSEY THOMAS

business community. While the discussion during the town hall focused primarily on broader national and social issues, the Chamber recognizes the importance of ensuring that the concerns of local employers particularly small and rural businesses are consistently elevated in policy discussions.

The Chamber continues to hear from members that the cumulative impact of taxes, fees,

• 12:45 pm – Mental Subject, 835 California Ave

• 12:56 pm – Driving Complaint, Monroe Ave

• 3:33 pm – Harassment, 3465 Ash St 3:37 pm – Suspicious Subject, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 4:56 pm – Dispute, Neighbor, 2226 Madrona Ct

• 6:47 pm – Civil Problem, 3465 Ash St

• 8:02

• 12:35

– Accident, S Broadway & Curtis

• 3:05 am – Alarm, Residence, 197 N Main St

• 3:36 am – Illegal Camping, 525 Anderson Ave Coos Bay Publ

• 5:23 am – Suspicious conditions, 525 N Broadway St

• 7:37 am – Welfare check, 241 N Broadway Ave

• 7:40 am – Suspicious subject, 100 W Commercial Ave

• 8:37 am – Criminal trespass, 253 S Broadway St

• 9:41 am – Fraud, 600 N Front St

• 9:55 am – Theft, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 12:30 pm – Civil problem, 450 S Wasson

• 12:34 pm – Driving complaint, Southwest Blvd & Idaho

• 12:50 pm – Fraud, 2430 N 16th St

• 12:55 pm – Welfare check,

and regulatory requirements is creating significant strain on business operations. A key concern raised by local employers is Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT), which is assessed on gross receipts rather than profit. This structure requires businesses to pay the tax before accounting for core operating expenses such as rent, payroll, utilities, insurance, and supplies, disproportionately impacting businesses operating on thin margins.

Chamber members consistently express that they want to do the right thing pay fair wages, comply with regulations, and contribute their share to the community and state. However,

562 N Broadway St

• 1:13 pm – Abandoned vehicle, 450 N Wasson

• 1:25 pm – Disorderly conduct, E Johnson & S 1st St

• 1:47 pm – Welfare check, Coos Bay Area

• 2:53 pm – Dispute, 508 Merchant St

• 3:27 pm – Traffic hazard, 976 Flanagan Ave

• 4:06 pm – Suspicious conditions, 230 E Johnson Ave

• 4:50 pm – Juvenile problem, 187 S 2nd St

• 4:53 pm – Mental subject, 1115 Montana Ave

• 5:03 pm – Driving complaint, S Schoneman & Michigan

• 5:06 pm – Theft, 1785 Ocean Blvd

• 6:14 pm – Civil problem, 450 S Wasson St

• 6:19 pm – Theft, 274 S Broadway St

• 7:05 pm – Suspicious conditions, 1084 S 2nd St

• 7:10 pm – Civil problem, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 7:49 pm – Suspicious subject, 522 S 4th St

• 8:03 pm – Dispute, 1925 Newmark Ave

• 8:12 pm – Criminal trespass, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 8:16 pm – Criminal trespass, 1780 SW Blvd

• 8:39 pm – Disorderly conduct, 1191 Anderson Ave

• 9:13 pm – Suspicious vehicle, S 4th St & Bennett Ave

• 9:18 pm – Indecent exposure, Empire Lakes John Topits Park

• 9:21 pm – Criminal trespass, 806 9th Ave

• 9:25 pm – Welfare check, 1001 N Bayshore Dr

• 11:44 pm – Criminal trespass, 1775 Thompson Rd

policies that do not account for

profitability or regional economic realities can unintentionally penalize growth, reinvestment, and long-term sustainability, particularly in rural and coastal communities.

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce remains committed to serving as a constructive, solutions-oriented voice for the business community and will continue engaging elected officials and partners to advocate for fair, balanced, and sustainable economic policy. As always “Our business is helping your business” Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Heart our page on the Community Plus App, also on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Newmark St

• 11:50 pm – Alarm, vehicle, 777 N Bayshore Dr

Coquille

• 9:15 am – Illegal Camping, 851 N Central Blvd

• 9:51 am – Theft, 160 E 3rd St

• 10:49 am – Criminal Mischief, River Walk

• 11:55 am – Alarm, Business, 499 W Central Blvd

• 12:42 pm – Fraud, 1025 W 11th St

• 10:27 pm – Fraud, 1025 W 11th St

• 10:40 pm – Dispute, 1st & N Adams

• 3:47 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 3rd & Elliott

Reedsport

• 7:00 AM – Suspicious Activity, Highland Mobile Home Park

• 3:38 PM – Drug Violation, Mile Post 203.5 & Hwy 101

• 7:56 PM – Traffic Complaint, 3030 Greenbriar St

• Myrtle Point

• 1:13 PM – Fraud, 519 23rd St

• 7:45 PM – Check, Welfare, 1910 Maple St Sunday 01/11

North Bend

• 5:34 am – Suspicious Subject, McCullough Bridge

• 5:49 am – Narcotics Investigation, 3201 Tremont Ave

• 7:13 am – Illegal Camping, McPherson Ave

• 7:38 am – Shots Fired, 1900 Blk Madrona Ave

• 8:16 am – Civil Problem, 2197 Laura Ln

• 9:50 am – Assault, 1880

• 12:20 pm – Accident, Hit & Run, Broadway & 16th

• 12:43 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, 2222 Broadway Ave

• 2:09 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 2:36 pm – Dispute, 2160 Monroe Ave

• 4:22 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Marion & Virgina

• 4:27 pm – Minor in Possession of Liquor, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 4:33 pm – Fraud, 1611 Virginia Ave

• 4:50 pm – Threats, 1538 Union Ave

• 5:29 pm – Warrant Service, 2191 Marion Ave

• 7:27 pm – Driving Complaint, Broadway & Virginia

• 7:42 pm – Driving While Suspended, Sherman & Pittum Loop

• 7:45 pm – Driving While Suspended, Hwy 101 & East Bay

• 8:10 pm – Juvenile Problem, 2000 Blk Sherman Ave

• 9:02 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 SB from MP 205

• 10:46 pm – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, 3201 Tremont Ave

Coos Bay

• 12:20 am – Warrant service, 1075 Newmark Ave

• 2:29 am – Dispute, 1775 Thompson Rd

• 3:17 am – Suspicious subject, 231 2nd Ave

• 4:31 am – Suspicious conditions, 2nd & Market

• 4:43 am – Mental subject, Coos Bay Area

• 8:17 AM – Dispute, 5th & Bennett

• 8:44 AM – Suspicious Conditions, D St & 2nd

• 9:35 AM – Criminal Mischief, 1432 Newmark Ave

• 10:03 AM – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 276 E St

• 10:48 AM – Alarm, Business, 1385 Newmark Ave

• 11:15 AM – Accident, 2175 Newmark Ave

• 11:23 AM – Check, Welfare, 273 N Wall St

• 11:48 AM – Alarm, Business, 579 S Broadway St

• 12:34 PM – Warrant Service, N Front & Cedar

• 12:53 PM – Check, Welfare, Montgomery & S Wall

• 1:22 PM – Driving While Suspended, Lakeshore & Fenwick

• 1:23 PM – Accident, 6th & Bennett

• 1:24 PM – Assist, Outside Agency, 42 E Main

• 1:49 PM – Dispute, Coalbank Slough Bridge

• 1:50 PM – Suspicious Conditions, 700 S Broadway St • 1:56 PM – Threats, 925 S Broadway St • 2:00 PM – Alarm, Residence, 740 Telegraph Dr

• 2:22 PM – Alarm, Business, 2020 Thompson Rd • 2:34 PM – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 503 Limnell St • 3:25 PM – Criminal Trespass, 1995 Newmark Ave

4:02 PM – Unlawful Entry Into MV, 193 D St • 4:43 PM –

Recurring

Preschool

Memory

Older adults living with memory loss & their care partners are invited to an informal social gathering.

Weekender

Friday, January 23, 2026

Community Calendar of Events

Toddler Music and Movement Every Friday 10:30am

Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)

Every Saturday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Other times by appointment

Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend

All of our adoptable cats and dogs live in foster homes. For more information, visit: https://friendsofcooscounty animals.org

Peaceful Democratic Rally

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

12:00pm – 2:00pm Coos Bay Boardwalk 200 S Bayshore Dr.

Do you have something you would like to express about the federal government? If so then come join us, meet a community of like minded people, hold your sign up for passing motorists, and cheer on democracy.

Brownies and Board Games

1st Tuesday each month

4:00pm

North Bend Library

1800 Sherman Ave. e North Bend Public Library is hosting a monthly get together for teens. Teens, ages 13 – 18, are invited to play their favorite games and snack on brownies. All games and refreshments will be provided, but teens are welcome to bring their favorite games to share.

CHM First Tuesday Talk 1st Tuesday each month 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Coos History Museum 1210 N Front St.

Admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory. org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome!

Furry Friends Therapy Dogs, Inc Meeting

(4th ursday each month

(Except 3rd ursday in November & December)

Cedar Room

Coos Bay Library

Are you interested in sharing your dog and making people smile? Meetings are open to any interested community members. 541-267-7427

Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group

1st Friday each month 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Ka e 101 171 S Broadway, Coos Bay

All are welcome. For questions, call 541-266-7005.

Women’s Empowerment

Book Club

1st Saturday each month

11:00am – 12:00pm

Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Join our women’s empowerment book club where we read and discuss books that celebrate the achievements and resilience of women from all walks of life.

Sketchbook Club

1st Saturday each month

11:00am – 12:00pm - free

Cam Studio 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay

Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Saturdays

1st Saturday each month

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Ages 0 - 14. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.

For additional information about programs being o ered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org

Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Challenge

2nd ursday each month 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

Ages 0 - 14. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.

Use library’s brick collection to build. For additional information about programs being o ered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the Library’s website at www. coosbaylibrary.org

The Coos Bay and

North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

2nd ursday each month 1:00pm – 2:30pm Coos Bay Public Library (Myrtlewood Room) 525 Anderson Avenue e support group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO).

Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

Oregon Bay Area Beautification

2nd Saturday each month 9:45am Locations vary; visit www.4obab.org/ for details

Whether you’re someone who enjoys light duties or someone who’s ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you.

The Southwest Chapter of the American Council of the Blind

Meets every 2nd Saturday Venture Inn Restaurant at Inland Point Retirement Community 2265 Inland Dr. Lunch at 11:30 and meeting at 12:00. For more information please call 541-707-2226

Free Admission to the Museum

Every 2nd Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm

other learners in a friendly setting. is is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! is program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills.

Community Cooking with the Co-Op

Every 4th ursday 5:30pm

Zoom: bit.ly/3powyqG

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host Community Cooking With e Co-Op.

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! is event is FREE and open to everyone.

Al-Anon Meeting

Every Wednesday 7 p.m.

Harmony United Methodist Church, Coos Bay Friends’ membership can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15.

Cam Studio Presents: Life Drawing Group

Every 4th Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay $120 for 6 sessions. 21 and up. Register online at coosart.org

Preschool Art Program

Every 3rd ursday 10:00am – 11:00am Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave. Artists 0-6 years old (January 15, February 19, March 19, April 18, May 21).

For additional information about programs being o ered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the library’s website at www. coosbaylibrary.org.

OSU 4-H Program

Cooking Club for Teens

Friday, January 9, February 13, and March 13 from 2:003:30pm.

Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave. Artists 0-6 years old teens and tweens ages 10-14. To register or to nd out more about programs at the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary. org. Registration is also available over the phone; call Jennifer at (541) 269-1101 x 3606.

STEAMTime

Tuesday mornings at 11:00am

Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave.

Geared towards older preschoolers and homeschool students ages 4-8, each program will feature a book and a handson activity revolving around a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concept. e program is free and doesn’t require registration. Featured community members and organizations include:

• January 6: South Slough Naturalist Cherie Turner

• January 13: Wild Rivers Land Trust botanist Maggie Graham

• January 20: Natural Grocers Nutritional Health Coach Cheryl O’Dell

• January 27: Coos Health and Wellness Nurse Alisha Dias

• February 3: Oregon NASA Space Grant Ambassador Sabrina Pingree

• February 10: Above Dental Dental Hygienists Sarah Horst and Abby Wilson For more information on other programs, visit the Coos Bay

Public Library’s website at www. coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@ coosbaylibrary.org.

Special Events

U.S. Air Force Band Golden West Winds

February 1 - 7 p.m. e Sawdust eatre, 120 N. Adams St., Coquille

February 2 - 7 p.m. Sprague Community eatre 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon Free concert. Obtain free tickets at the USAF website: www. afbandconcerts.com/

By Mary Schamehorn As I See It

e headline in a 1945 Western World reports that Howard Tucker will head the new recreation center.

“Interested in seeing the recreation building at the city park remodeled, forty citizens of the Bandon area representing the various organizations, attended the community meeting at the city hall Monday night.

“Howard Tucker ( rst photo), district manager of the Shell Oil Co., was elected chairman of what will be known as the Recreation Center Association. e other six members of the executive board chosen were Miss Marcella Giles, secretary; Otto C. Shindler, Mrs. Louis D. Felsheim (my grandmother), Tom Smith, Carl Lorenz and Harry Harris. e latter is a high school junior, representing the youth of the community.

“Mayor K.I. Franklin, who has given the building (second photo) considerable thought, presented preliminary plans in regard to trussing the ceiling a er the supporting posts have been removed and the laying of a new oor. e building is built on an A-1 concrete foundation which needs no attention. e public is not only welcome but urged to inspect the building next Sunday, April 15. Suggestions and opinions will be welcomed by the board.

“Last Saturday a group of high school boys under the supervision of Mayor Franklin and Ray Bates, city utility manager, removed the stalls (horse) and made a few slight repairs. Among the lads who helped were Martin and Ernest Guchee, Harry Harris, Jack Gardner and Merlin Pepion. Today that Recreation Center building is the Bandon Community Center, best known as e Barn, in City Park.

A headline in the Nov. 13, 1975, Western World heralds the area’s largest property transaction.

“What is probably the biggest real estate deal ever made in the Bandon area was consummated

Saturday when Mrs. Leona Ko sold the Tanglewood property (third photo) to

William Laakaniemi for an unannounced gured, which is reliably reported to have been more than a half million dollars.

“ e new owner, who has been a resident of the Bandon area for several years and who owns a home on Two Mile Road, is now in possession of the newly-equipped property and is completing construction work on one of the buildings.

“According to Mrs. Ko , the new owner has plans for enlarging the operations of Tanglewood by the addition of a modern new motel. e sale includes a ground area of 17 acres on which are located all the buildings of the Tanglewood group, including the mammoth pavilion with its dining rooms, lounge and other facilities; Tanglewood Manor, a modern rest home for the retired; three duplex dwellings, an apartment house and two cottages.

e grounds face on Beach Loop Road and take in a portion of Bradley Lake on the south.

“Mrs. Ko still owns about 40 acres of land along Bradley Lake and adjoining that of Tanglewood. She plans to remain in the area.”

In addition to the resort that Mrs. Ko operated, it was later sold to Colonel Homer Millard and his wife, Esther, who operated it as Millard School, which prepared young people for the military academies. In more recent years it was owned by Applegate Christian Fellowship, a religious retreat. Today the property is owned by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and is used for sta housing.

* * * Phase Two of the Gravel Point development in west Bandon was unanimously approved by the City Council last Monday night following a hearing held before a packed council room and many attending via Zoom.

e proposed project is in an area familiarly known as the “Donut Hole,” and includes sites for single-family dwellings, townhomes,

workforce housing, 10,000 square feet of retail and a small golf amenity. A Master Planned Development (MPD) for the nearly 60acre parcel was approved. In coming weeks, I will share some of the questions and answers that have been raised during the consideration of the project.

Construction on Phase One, which includes the hotel and casita-type motel units, is expected to begin in late spring or early summer, according to the attorney for Gravel Point, Dan O’Connor of Jacksonville.

* * * An Oregon State Police press release about the Dec. 27 head-on wreck at Highway 101 and Prosper Road indicates that a black Ford Focus, operated by Stephanie Jo McFarland, 44, Bandon, was turning northbound from Riverside Drive onto US 101 as a gray Toyota Camry was southbound. e driver of the Camry was unable to avoid impact with the Focus, which le from the stop sign and stop bar before it was safe to do so, causing a T-bone type collision. e driver of the Camry su ered serious injuries, and the other driver su ered potentially serious injury. e Focus driver was believed to have been impaired. She was later life ighted by Reach from Bay Area Hospital to Riverbend, and the Camry driver, Sheila Johnson, 48, Bandon, was treated at Bay Area Hospital for injuries, including two broken legs. Johnson owns the Bandon Event Center at Four Mile. McFarland was referred to the District Attorney for consideration of DUII, reckless driving, recklessly endangering another person, third-degree assault and third-degree criminal mischief.

* * * Cookie Boyd, who has been serving as manager of e Barn/Community Center, recently submitted his resignation, planning to move out of state. Taking his place will be Amber Burg. “Amber is very active in our community and brings extensive experience in o ce management,” said Library Director Christine Kingsbury. “We wish Cookie all the best and are excited to welcome Amber to the team.”

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A Bandon man, Jordan Siemer, 35, was charged with menacing, burglary, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct following a

call about 8 p.m. Jan. 5 from a woman who said a man was attempting to get into her trailer, violently enough that the RV was shaking. She was armed with a handgun. Her RV was parked on a road o Highway 42S outside of Bandon. O cers arrived within a few minutes, and located Siemer outside her trailer, detained him and transported him to the county jail. e deputy told dispatch that he would probably need assistance at the jail as Siemer was being “a bit spicy.”

* * * I don’t know the details, but Facebook blew up Friday a ernoon between 3 and 6 p.m. with photos of a long line of police vehicles along the highway just south of town near Edna Lane. Several said it looked like a major bust of some sort, involving both local and county o cers; hopefully one of them will put out a press release in the coming week.

* * * Anyone who has been on Facebook or NextDoor recently knows the saga of the “Famous Bandon Corgi” who, as of Sunday evening, Jan. 11, was still on the move, with the last sighting picked up on a Ring camera Saturday night on Fourth Street near the blu overlooking Old Town. Does he have an owner who may not be aware he’s gallivanting around town? Or? For the past month or so he’s been

sighted by the Hospital, Bandon Supply, China Creek, Smoothboars/Sotheby’s, the Stables, and various other locations about town. Coos County Animal Control set a live trap. “ is boy is fast, smart and is eating somewhere,” said one of the concerned citizens.

“If he sees people he will trot or run o but doesn’t seem to be scared, he just wants to keep on rambling. He is a tri-colored Corgi primarily black and white with gold and a long tail. Not sure if male or female. e community only wants to see this pup safe, so if you see him or pick him up on your Ring camera, please don’t chase, but contact Team Corgi member Carmen at 541-619-0076. If he happens to mosey into your backyard and you can contain him, please contact the animal shelter at 541751-2480.

* * * Unbelievable rescue photos were posted on Facebook Sunday by Sixes River Fire as the Coast Guard helicopter rescued two people (possibly three) and two dogs from the shing vessel Texas Lady, out of Charleston, which had run aground near Port Orford at Paradise Point early Sunday morning. It appears that the vessel had been anchored and dri ed onto the shore.

Night photos show CG personnel lowered down from the copter to rescue the crew, who were set down safely away from the waves.

In addition to the Coast Guard, Cal Ore Ambulance, Port Orford Fire and the Sixes SCARR team, shout out was given “to the caring civilians who o ered their o -road rigs and ATVs on the beach to assist however they could.”

* * * e Bandon School Board was to meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, for a work session, followed by the public board meeting at 5:30 in the Ocean Crest Elementary School gymnasium. People are encouraged to apply for the vacant Position No. 7 on the board. Bandon Historical Society members are invited to join the board for an Open House style annual meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the museum. Stroll through the museum, mingle with members, review the events of 2025 and preview what’s coming in 2026, their “Golden Anniversary” year. Enjoy light refreshments, fun and friends. Be sure to vote for board members and board o cers, and pick up a copy of the nancial report. Take an “on-the-spot” look at the progress of the Joan and Don Lynam Events Center. People are reminded that there are no Meet and Greet events for January, but they will resume in February at Warehouse Co ee Cafe in the Bandon Warehouse Fisheries building.

North Bend and Coos Bay give ‘State of the City’ Addresses to Chamber of Commerce

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

At the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly business connection luncheon on January 14, attendees from the local business community were given a pair of presentations. North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke and Coos Bay City Councilors Stephanie Kilmer and Carmen Matthews each represented their city governments through ‘State of…’ addresses.

Coos Bay was first, with the councilors focusing mostly on economic development through housing development and projects through the Urban Renewal Agency (URA).

Matthews outlined that the city had spent roughly $25 million on the various housing developments throughout the city. The World recently

covered one, with the city commissioning a feasibility study in partnership with the Port of Coos Bay in regards to a large parcel of land in Eastside. The others included the Englewood School Project, which is planned to see 30 units of mid-size homes constructed by real estate developers Compass Communities LLC. The third development mentioned by Matthews was the huge Timber Cove project, which is expected to see 400 larger homes (in the 3–4-bedroom range) built by local developer Greg Drobot as the forward-facing partner.

Kilmer took the second half of the presentation. As the chair of the URA, she was enthusiastic about the potential of the agency’s mission.

“I love urban renewal. It’s a great way to invest in your community and make respon-

April 19, 1962 – January 1, 2026

Born in Los Angeles to Fernando and Edith Lanuza, the first of their three children.

Eddie was born with a hearing and sight impairment that he would not let it keep him from excelling at life. Eddie as a teenager, was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy which would be yet another challenge he would need to overcome. Eddie graduated from Sacramento High school, spent many good times with his church friends, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. from Sacramento State University. As the years progressed so did his Muscular Dystrophy. Eddie worked summers in high school through the SETA Program in accounting at several organizations, finally finding his niche at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He thrived there as a permanent employee despite being wheelchair bound and having difficulty with communication, he received numerous letters of appreciation for his hard and dedicated work.

When his parents retired and moved to North Bend, Oregon, Eddie also retired and went with them, because

he needed more support. Throughout his time in Sacramento and beyond Eddie used his advanced computer skills to mentor his nephew Jake, playing, board games and video games over many years. After retirement Eddie began what became one of his most favorite things to do every Saturday. It was “Uncle Eddie time “ where he played video games and skyped with his nephew Ikaika, all you would hear for three hours was laughter and fun.

With the constant love and support of his parents Eddie was able to spend many years in the Coos Bay area enjoying his family, going on outings to the local casinos and even travelling to British Columbia, never allowing his handicaps to limit him. In his final years when Eddie needed more care he and his family were blessed to have had two very special caretakers in Stephen and William, who not only cared for Eddie’s needs, but also became his friend. We are extremely thankful to them.

Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Fred; grandmother, Very May, and brother in-law, Kenny. He is survived by his mother,

A Memorial Mass for Jerald L. Briggs, 85, of Coos Bay who died December 25, 2025 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM at St. Monica Catholic Church 357 S. 6th St. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jeff Fletcher, 59, of North Bend, will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mill Casino ( Ko - Kwel Casino ) in the Salmon Room, in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of the North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Robert Alton Dyer, July 18, 1935 – December 24, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Robert Alton Dyer, 90, of Bandon at the Cornerstone Church, 63848 Harriett St, Coos Bay, Oregon on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am. Inurnment will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. 541/267-4216

sible changes that are visual. That spur growth, that spur other things to happen… It’s a great opportunity for our community. Despite what some people think, it’s an investment and it doesn’t come out of the tax payer’s pocket,” said Kilmer. She outlined the Downtown and Empire blueprints as tools for directing their actions, like plans for boardwalk expansion down Front Street to “connect the dots” of the waterfront. She also pointed out that since the Downtown URA was established in 1988, the valuation has tripled from $50 to $160 million. An even more impressive turnaround has happened in Empire, which has quadrupled from $23 to $96 million since 1995, though obviously rising property values and inflation play a part.

Edith; brother, Craig, Kalena and Ikaika, sister, Sabrina; nephew, Jake, Kelly, Graham and Bennett and many people in his life.

Eddie you were strong, inspiring and you had such a great sense of humor. Even though you had so many physical challenges throughout your life, you never quit. You couldn’t fight anymore and needed to rest.

We love you and will miss you Eddie, you will be in our hearts and thoughts forever…

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

While economic development is crucial, and housing continues to be one of the area’s most pertinent concerns, the Coos Bay presentation did not give details on the state of the city’s budget or its various departments.

The North Bend presentation was more all-encompassing. Mayor Engelke walked through major wins for the city, gave a rundown on each department, and discussed the city’s financial situation.

In the last year, North Bend was able to sunset their URA levy, which the city boasted as a tax cut for local property owners. They also were able to reform how they city sets its sewage rates through State Senate Bill 1062A.

Born August 14, 1948, he spent his childhood moving with his military family, eventually settling in Hayward, California. After high school he went to college at the University of California in Davis. He was a brilliant student, sometimes surpassing his Professors.

While taking graduate classes, he worked full time for the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. His expertise in both statistical analysis and computer software lead him to a career in designing applications for government agencies and businesses. His intellect and interpersonal skills quickly found him leading projects for clients all over the world. With his closest colleagues, he formed his own company, so successful that it was bought out by a major corporation.

Guy enjoyed the college town environment of Davis, living there for over 40 years, before moving to the little mountain town of Dunsmuir, California, where he and Marian enjoyed fly fishing just a few feet from their house.

Thomas Hulford, 62, of Brookings and Coos Bay died December 10, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Marlene E. Carpani, 93, of Coos Bay died January 2, 2026 in Coos Bay. At her request, no public service will be held. Private entombment has been held at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Judith A. Shostak, 78, of Coos Bay died December 28, 2025 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Larry D. McAllister, 79, of North Bend died January 8, 2026 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131.

Rovalle E. Reiber, 91, of North Bend died January 9, 2026 in North Bend. Services will be announced and held at a later date under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Emery L. Phillips, 86, of Coos Bay died January 10, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Guy also became a master landscape artist using his treasured 1959 Massey Ferguson to beautify their six acres into several different gardens.

In 2003, Guy and Marian bought a 1984 Airstream motor home. They restored and customized it, and over the years traveled all over the country and to Canada and Mexico, often with their good friends, Carol Parsons, Dick Keiser, and David and Jan Rudisill. The Airstream was an attraction wherever they went, especially when accompanied by their beloved French Mastiffs, Luc and Jacques. Guy will be remembered for his superior intellect and unparalleled management skills.

But much more than that he will be remembered for his goodness. Those who worked with him knew that he could be counted on to be straightforward and honest. His friends, both inside and out-

side work, knew his kindness. He was so perceptive and considerate of the feelings of others that he engendered their trust. He was not simply a kind person; as one friend said years ago, “Guy has no guile.” He is survived by his wife, Marian, his cousin Penny Pridemore, and many friends who loved him. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday January 25, 2026 in the Kachina Room from 2-4pm at the Towerpoint RV Resort in Mesa AZ Memorial donations honoring Guy may be made to: Charlie Brown House https:// www.thecharliebrownhouse. org/

Robert Kuenzli of Salem, formerly of Marshfield and Coquille, born May 24, 1929, passed away on January 4, 2026.

Catstone Tree, 87, of Coos Bay, passed away December 19, 2025 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Robert B. Macy, DDS, 98, of Coos Bay, passed away January 9, 2026 at Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

William Earl Johnson, 75, of Myrtle Point, passed away December 29, 2025 at Springfield. A graveside service has been held at Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Thomas D “Tom” Stillion, 90, of Coos Bay, passed away January 6, 2025 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Roy Benton Waggoner, 76, of Bandon, passed away January 4, 2026 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Charles Robert Ross, 83, of Coos Bay, passed away January 4, 2026, at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Robert A. Dyer, 90, of Bandon, passed away December 24, 2025 at Bandon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Sharon Mae Hendricks, 78, of Coos Bay, passed away January 2, 2026, at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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Across each of their departments, North Bend brought in over $3.8 million in federal and state grant funding to help with city operations. One of the major signs of that was in the upgrades to the North Bend Public Library, which reopened last march. The library was able to secure over $780,000 in grants and donations to help with renovations. Since re-opening, there have been more than 50,000 visits. That’s crucial access to not just books, but wi-fi and computer use, community meetings, children’s programming, and more.

The Annex housing project was mentioned, which will finally see the abandoned county annex in downtown North

Bend abated and turned into modern workforce housing. The $4 million in federal funding that the project received has been secured with initial construction projected to begin in the next year or so. Mayor Engelke was very frank about the state of the city’s finances. “$6 million is what public safety costs. $4 million is what we bring in on property taxes, the number one way we fund the city. As the Gen Z kids would say, ‘The math ain’t mathing’,” said Engelke. “I don’t want this to be a negative part of the presentation, but if it wasn’t for these grants, if Haley [Legasse, Director of Library Services] wasn’t out there trying to figure out how to come up with $782,000, we wouldn’t have these things happen at the library.

“We need to be cautious. I’m excited, and I want to celebrate all of this, but those federal grants are drying up. State grants are drying up… This is a conversation that is happening in every city. That the way that we fund our cities, for over two-thirds of them, is not working.”

Those comments color the budget statistics that followed. The city brought in $8,378,186 in revenue. Its expenditure was $9,423,242, leaving a shortfall of $1,045,056 dollars that will be rolled over as a deficit in the next budget cycle. Driven in major part by inflation, the city hopes that projects like the annex and other methods of economic development can bring in enough revenue to cover for increasing budget gaps.

SWOCC Diesel Mechanic Technology Program Applications Now Open for Fall 2026

COOS BAY, OR –Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Diesel Mechanic Technology program at www. socc.edu/dieselmechanic. Launched in Fall 2025 to meet a need for skilled mechanics, the program is gaining momentum with strong backing from local employers and community partners.

Offered on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay), the program provides handson, career-focused training for students preparing for high-demand jobs in trucking, maritime, forestry, and other industries. In its first year, the program attracted strong student engagement and saw early success.

“We’re doing a lot more than just sitting in a classroom. Students get hands-on training with specialized tools and modern diesel systems in a professional shop,” said Terry Cheyne, program lead and longtime diesel mechanic. “They are learning what it really takes to keep trucks, boats and heavy equipment running. There’s real pride in this work, and a big need for it around here. It’s work that matters. This program gives people a shot at a good paycheck and solid future.”

Applications are open now through May 14, 2026. Space is limited, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. SWOCC also offers scholarships and support services to help students succeed, including

help for students receiving SNAP benefits through the STEP program:

• Scholarships: www.socc.edu/scholarships

• STEP (SNAP Training & Employment Program) and Basic Needs: www.socc.edu/resources/ snap-step

The College is building a new diesel training shop to support program growth and enhance hands-on lab-based instruction. It is scheduled to open Fall 2026. To learn more and apply, visit www.socc.edu/dieselmechanic. For questions, contact Charline Meyer, LIFT Project Coordinator/ Advisor, at charline.meyer@socc.edu or 541-8881545