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Strengthening a Tradition: Christmas on Main in North Bend

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

Traditions start somewhere, and North Bend’s Christmas on Main celebration seems to be here to stay after another successful iteration of the event saw hundreds of residents out to soak up some holiday cheer.

The town’s famous July Jubilee, which has been a staple of the community’s summer time has gained a seasonal sister come December in the last four years.

“This is really just the beginning of these Hallmark-style movie events. We’ve always been known for our July Jubilee, and now I feel like this has become one of the other most anticipated events. This is our Winter Jubilee, so to speak,” said North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke. “I love it, and I can’t thank the staff enough. There are hours of work

that go into it.”

The day started with a visit from Santa to the North Bend Fire Department for a waffle breakfast that included free books for kids from the North Bend Library. That same library held a story time with Mrs. Claus shortly after followed by an afternoon of free ice skating at the North Bend Ice Rink. The Cocoa Crawl was a family friendly adaptation of North Bend Main Street’s ever-so-popular wine walks, with local businesses dishing out festive treats to visitors.

This all culminated in a block party at Grant Circle which ended with Mayor Engelke and Santa himself lighting the Christmas tree with the help of the July Jubilee Court.

“North Bend is becoming known for these signature events over the last few years,” said Engelke. “Its all part of the council’s vision to really make this a community hub here, and it’s really been evolving. It all ties into our visitor’s center, and soon we’ll be opening the stage here thanks to the grant from T-Mobile,” said Engelke.

The anchor and impetus for the whole celebration remains

the Lighted Christmas Parade, which was the first of the traditions to pop up back in 2017 through the Fields family. Penni and Allen “Gator” Fields organized the first parade as a memorial following the tragic loss of their grandson, Magnus, who loved trucks. Gator, who was a truck driver for over 35 years, gathered every fellow trucker he could to try and bring some joy back to the community.

Since then, the city has taken the reigns of the event which has now evolved year-on-year into the full day celebration we celebrate annually, with Grant Circle being the hub for it all.

“It’s really become like a town square,” said Engelke. “And that’s really what Grant Circle should be. What we hope it can be.”

The evening was capped off with a Christmas Opry show at the Liberty Theatre. Between that and their A Charlie Brown Christmas and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever shows the Little Theatre on the Bay have been huge purveyors of holiday joy this year. With the whole of Main Street getting in on the act, it’s been hard not to catch the Christmas Spirit in North Bend.

FROM THE CITY OF NORTH BEND

North Bend Fire & Rescue Lt. John Lucero was honored Tuesday night for 25 years of service to the city and its residents during a recognition ceremony at the North Bend City Council meeting.

Fire Chief Jim Brown introduced Lucero and praised his longtime leadership and reliability, recalling a recent rope rescue standby call where Lucero arrived with his young granddaughter, Avery. As firefighters prepared for the incident, Brown said Avery summed up what every fire family understands when duty calls.

“She kept saying, ‘Papa’s gotta go,’ and that’s something all of our families know as firefighters,” Brown said. “For 25 years, when something happens, he says, ‘gotta go,’ and everybody understands. We appreciate the dedication he has shown to the city. That’s one of the ways he’s a great leader.” Brown presented a plaque to Lucero recognizing “25 years of excellence,” noting that Lucero’s commitment and courage have made “a lasting difference in the lives of his fellow firefighters and the citizens he serves,” and that his service reflects the dedication and excellence that

define the North Bend Fire Department. Lucero, speaking to the council, his colleagues and family members, said the people around him have made his career meaningful.

“It’s been a wonderful career, and what makes it wonderful is, first of all, this family, which is everything to me, and then this family,” Lucero said, gesturing to both his relatives and fellow firefighters. “I’m super blessed. I’ve got the best wife in the world who supports me in everything, and you guys have just been wonderful.”

Lucero said one of his favorite parts of

the job has been mentoring newer firefighters and watching them advance.

“My most favorite thing in the fire service is to work with the younger guys and gals and then watch them move on and start their own careers,” he said. “It is wonderful to see. I’m just very blessed to have friends and family that have supported me through everything. So thank you all — and there’s more to come.”

The council and audience responded with applause in appreciation of Lucero’s 25 years of service to North Bend Fire & Rescue and the community it serves.

SPORTS

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South Coast girls win titles at Coast Classic

A pair of South Coast girls won individual titles in the Coast Classic wrestling tournament at North Bend High School on Saturday.

The two-day event is one of the bigger early-season tournaments in the state.

Brookings-Harbor’s Lexie Newman was champion at 135 pounds, beating Coquille’s Coral Averett 9-4 in the championship bout.

Myrtle Point’s Jayme Padgett took the title at 190 pounds, pinning Hannah Ege of Crater in 48 seconds in the championship match. North Bend’s Amelia Ficher was fourth in the same weight class.

Coquille’s Natalie Stewart placed second at 120 pounds, falling by technical fall to North Salem’s Diana Hernandez in the championship match. North

Bend’s Aubree Hodne was fifth in the same weight class.

Danin Lacouture of Siuslaw was fourth at 145 pounds.

Siuslaw’s Hailey Taylor was sixth at 110 pounds and North Bend’s Arianna Tinkler was sixth at 115.

Marshfield’s Amina Palacious was eliminated one round from placing at 110 pounds. Teammates Annhelena Vancannon (130) and Olivia Shield (170) both were eliminated two rounds from placing.

Myrtle Point’s Sierra Williams was eliminated one round form placing at 145 pounds.

Coquille’s Jorja Johnson was eliminated two rounds from placing at 155 pounds.

Redmond won the team title with 271 points and North Salem was second with 194.5.

Coquille had the top finish

among the area’s girls teams, in 14th. Siuslaw was 18th, Marshfield 19th, North Bend 21st, Myrtle Point 23rd, Brookings-Harbor 29th and Reedsport 35th.

The girls portion of the tournament has been growing every year and this year included nearly 250 wrestlers.

Five South Coast wrestlers placed in the boys tournament, which included 38 teams.

Crater won the team title with 270 points, easily outdistancing Crook County (185.5).

North Bend’s Ryker Pruett was second at 120 pounds, falling by technical fall to Crook County’s Alejandro Vargas in the championship match.

Jacob Mann of Siuslaw was second at 285 pounds, losing a 9-5 decision to Hidden Valley’s Mitchell Quist in the championship bout.

Gold Beach’s Nolan Timeus was fourth at 175 pounds and Marshfield’s Tristin Henry was sixth at 113 pounds with teammate Garron Castro sixth at 120. Only six wrestlers place in each weight class, making a podium finish a prestigious accomplishment in the big early-season event.

Marshfield’s Skyler Folau was eliminated one match from placing at 285 pounds and teammate Charlie Morgon lost two rounds before placing at 144.

North Bend’s Jackson Swanson, like Folau, was eliminated in the fifth round of consolation at 165 pounds while teammate John Willett as eliminated two rounds from placing by Swanson.

Myrtle Point had two wrestlers just miss placing, with both Ryder Blanton (175 pounds) and Chase Hawley (285) being elim-

inated in the round before the placing rounds. Blanton lost his first match of the tournament and won three straight elimination matches before losing.

Coquille had four wrestlers eliminated two rounds from placing — Brody Sherritt (120 pounds), Ember Quigley (126), Ryker Gilman (132) and Jordan Florez (215).

Siuslaw’s Aris Lade (190 pounds) and Gage Mills (215) also were eliminated two rounds from placing.

Crook County and Crater each had three champions and one runner-up but Crater pulled away for the title.

Among the South Coast teams, Marshfield was 17th, North Bend 22nd, Siuslaw 23rd, Gold Beach 31st, Coquille 33rd, Myrtle Point 35th and Brookings-Harbor 37th.

North Bend girls keep record perfect

North Bend’s girls basketball team won a pair of games during the week to keep its record perfect.

The Bulldogs won at Dallas 48-40 and beat Ashland 60-17 to improve to 3-0.

North Bend also is at North Valley on Tuesday before playing in Marshfield’s Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament starting Thursday.

MUSTANGS TOP MARSHFIELD:

Marshfield suffered its first loss of the season when visiting Hidden Valley edged the Pirates 36-34 on Friday.

The Pirates’ game against Phoenix was canceled on Saturday, leaving Marshfield 1-1 entering their home tournament.

EAGLES EDGE COQUILLE:

Harrisburg tipped visiting Coquille 3533 on Friday, handing the Red Devils their first loss of the season.

Coquille also beat Days Creek 60-20 during the week and this week competes in Marshfield’s tournament.

BILLIES BEAT BANDON:

Bandon’s girls lost their game in the showcase event at Mac Court in Eugene when Pleasant Hill beat the Tigers 43-29 on Saturday.

It was Bandon’s first loss of the season.

The Tigers beat North Valley 44-23 and Powers 41-34 earlier in the week.

This week, Bandon is at East Linn Christian on Thursday, Crosshill Christian on Friday and Santiam on Saturday.

CRUISERS TOP BOBCATS:

Before falling to Bandon, Powers beat Myrtle Point 53-33 last week.

This week, the Cruisers are at Mapleton on Tuesday and then head to the northeast Corner of the state for the three-day Bobcat Classic at Union High School. They open against Molalla on Thursday.

PANTHERS BEST PACIFIC:

Gold Beach beat host Pacific 54-20 in the Pirates’ lone game of the week.

This week, Pacific is home against Reedsport on Tuesday and at Mohawk on Friday.

SIUSLAW TOPS REEDSPORT:

The Brave lost their lone game of the week, falling to host Siuslaw 50-10.

In addition to visiting Pacific this week, Reedsport also is at Toledo on Thursday and faces Umpqua Valley Christian on Friday on the first day of the Tall Timbers Tournament at Elkton High School. Reedsport plays the host Elks on Saturday.

BOYS BASKETBALL

PIRATES WIN TWO:

Marshfield’s girls won a pair of home games as they tuned up for their home tournament.

The Pirates topped Hidden Valley 62-49 and beat Phoenix 80-31. Marshfield is 3-1 heading into the tournament.

BULLDOGS WIN:

North Bend won at Dallas 56-49 last week to improve to 2-1.

The Bulldogs visit North Valley on Tuesday as they tune up for Marshfield’s tournament.

BANDON WINS AT MAC:

Bandon won its game in the Mac Court festival on Saturday, beating North Valley 59-39.

The Tigers improved to 2-2 on the season, having also lost to Days Creek 44-41 in a game played on a neutral court at Powers during the week. Bandon is home against Douglas on Tuesday before visiting East Linn Christian on Thursday, Crosshill Christian on Friday and Santiam on Saturday.

DEVILS DROP TWO:

Coquille lost a pair of road games. Days Creek beat the Red Devils 78-54 and Harrisburg beat Coquille 67-27. The Red Devils are at Gold Beach on Tuesday and St. Mary’s on Friday for their final games before the new year and Bandon’s holiday tournament.

REEDSPORT LOSES TWO:

Reedsport dropped a pair of games to larger schools during the week. The Brave fell to Siuslaw 53-45 and lost to Sutherlin 49-42. This week, Reedsport is at Pacific on Tuesday and at Toledo on Thursday.

BRUINS TOP BOBCATS: Myrtle Point fell on the road to Brookings-Harbor 58-54, falling to 2-2 on the season. The Bobcats host Camas Valley on Tuesday and visit Douglas on Wednesday this week.

PIRATES FALL: Pacific fell to visiting Gold Beach 79-57 in the Pirates’ lone game last week. This week, Pacific hosted Brookings-Harbor on Monday and also hosts Reedsport on Tuesday and visits Mohawk on Friday.

Holiday tournament starts Thursday at Marshfield

The annual Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament starts Thursday at Marshfield High School and Marshfield Junior High, with a mix of South Coast teams and others from around the state.

Marshfield, North Bend, Sutherlin, Crook County and Redmond have both their boys and girls teams in the event, while the other boys squads are North Marion, Philomath and Hidden Valley and the other girls squads are Coquille, The Dalles and Mountain View. The event starts with games at both the high school and junior high on Thursday.

At 4 p.m., North Bend’s boys meet Crook County at the junior high and North Marion faces Redmond at the high school. The 7 p.m. boys games feature Philomath and Hidden Valley in the junior high and Marshfield and Sutherlin in the Pirate Palace.

The girls games on the first day include Coquille and Redmond at 5:30 p.m. in the junior high and Sutherlin and The Dalles at the same time in the high school. The 8:30 p.m. girls games are North Bend and Crook County in the junior high and Mountain View and Marshfield in the high school.

On Friday, all games are in the Pirate Palace. The boys semifinals feature the North Bend/Crook County winner against the Philomath/Hidden Valley winner at 5:15 p.m. and the North Marion/Redmond winner against the Marshfield/Sutherlin winner at 8:30. The consolation semifinals include the losers of the first-day games at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.

For the girls, the semifinals include the Coquille/ Redmond winner against the North Bend/Crook County winner at 3:30 p.m. and the Sutherlin/The Dalles winner against the Marshfield/Mountain View winner at 7 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule includes the girls consolation final and seventh-place games at 9 a.m. in the high school and junior high, respectively, followed by the boys consolation final and seventh-place game at 10:45. The thirdplace girls game is at 12:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 2:15 p.m. The championship games will be at 4 p.m. for the girls and 5:45 p.m. for the boys.

Ten of the 16 teams in the tournament were either ranked in the top 10 or just outside it in the most recent coaches polls.

For the boys, Marshfield was No. 1, Philomath No. 7 and Hidden Valley No. 13 in Class 4A and Crook County was No. 6 in Class 5A.

For the girls, Coquille was No. 6 and Sutherlin No. 7 for Class 3A, Marshfield was No. 11 and North Bend No. 12 in Class 4A and Redmond No. 7 and Crook County No. 10 in Class 5A.

Marshfield swimmers take team titles in North Bend Invitational

Marshfield’s boys and girls swept the team titles in the North Bend Invitational swim meet on Saturday and the host Bulldogs were fourth for the girls and fifth for the boys.

Marshfield’s girls scored 419 points to edge Klamath Union, which had 403.

The boys team race wasn’t as close, with Marshfield scoring 438 points and runner-up Klamath Union 284.

Three South Coast girls and one boy won individual events and Marshfield also won one of the girls relays.

Marshfield’s Lily Thompson won the 200 individual medley, finishing in 2:34.55. Teammate Ella Croson was third (2:42.61) and North Bend’s Mira Muth-Vu was fifth (2:42.71).

North Bend’s Clarissa Abrahamsen won the 100 butterfly in 1:12.87, with Thompson finishing second in 1:15.26. Marshfield’s Natalie Yost was fifth (1:22.21) and Cyrene Dorfmeister sixth (1:22.27).

Muth-Vu won the 100 freestyle for the Bulldogs in 1:03.78, with Abrahamsen fifth (1:05.44) and Marshfield’s Audry Petley sixth (1:07.52).

Marshfield won the 400 freestyle relay. The quartet of Rylee Miller, Croson, Thompson and Bartholomew finished in 4:11.02. North Bend was fourth in the event with Melina Harbolt, Abrahamsen, Muth-Vu and Morgan Ryback finishing in 4:19.94. A second Marshfield team, with Matilda ViksenHill, Abigail Erb, Dorfmeister and

Yost finished sixth in 4:55.31.

In the medley relay, Marshfield was second with Avery Bartholomew, Croson, Dorfmeister and Thompson finishing in 2:10.06. North Bend was third with the group of Harborl, Muth-Vu, Abrahamsen and Ryback finishing in 2:16.06. A second Marshfield team, with Erb, Kylee Sams, Yost and Petley, was sixth in 2:23.59. Marshfield’s Petley was fourth (2:24.79) and Rylee Miller sixth (2:27.91) in the 200 freestyle.

In the 50 freestyle, Marshfield’s Bartholomew was second (26.19) and North Bend’s Ryback third (26.19). Bartholomew also was second in the 100 backstroke, with a time of 1:10.17.

In the 500 freestyle, Croson was second (6:19.06), Ryback third (6:20.64) and Marshfield’s Sams fifth (6:36.17).

Marshfield was fifth in the 200 freestyle relay with the group of Miller, Sams, Petley and Cecila Bollin in 2:06.51. North Bend was sixth with the team of Junae Morrow, Kiera Morrow, Chloe Hatton and Melina Harbolt finishing 2:18.43.

Miller was second in the 100 breaststroke (1:24.54) and Sams was fourth (1:25.35) for Marshfield.

For the boys, Isaac Singer won the 500-yard freestyle for Marshfield, finishing in 5:55.15.

North Bend’s Lucas Jones was second in the race in 5:56.04 and Marshfield’s Jonathan Hutchins was sixth

(6:25.14). In the medley relay, Marshfield finished second, with the team of Jamison Batdorff, Carter McGriff, Dunning and Hunter Cowan finishing in 1:57.75. North Bend was third, with Lucas Jones, Theren Banes, Logan Jones and Noah Bustamente finishing in 2:02.59. Marshfield’s Cowan was fourth (2:05.90) and Martin Crook fifth (2:10.49) in the 200 freestyle. In the 200 freestyle, McGriff was fourth (2:27.19) and Nicholas Erb was sixth (2:36.45). Cowan was fifth in the 50 freestyle (25.57) and McGriff was fifth in the butterfly (1:07.06).

Bustamente was third in the 100 freestyle for North Bend (54.40) and sixth in the 100 backstroke (1:15.26). Marshfield was fourth in the 200 freestyle relay with the team of Clayton Westmark, Batdorff, Singer and Martin Crook finishing in 1:48.78.

North Bend’s Brayden Stalcup was second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:15.66, followed by teammate Theren Banes (1:16.88) and Marshfield’s Braedyn Caldera (1:17.84) and Clayton Westmark (1:18.45).

Marshfield was third in the 400 freestyle relay with Singer, Crook, Cowan and McGriff finishing in 3:51.82. North Bend was sixth with the team of Logan Jones, Lucas Jones, Banes and Bustamente finishing in 4:02.73.

OHA urges vaccinations as u activity rises, holidays approach

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

As influenza activity increases over the next two months before its expected peak in early spring, health officials urge everyone to get their flu vaccine, particularly as people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays.

So far, hospitalizations remain low. But the percentage of positive flu tests is on the rise.

“The flu season generally continues into the spring, which means flu activity will continue to increase for many months,” said , at Oregon Health Authority’s Public Health Division Medical Director for Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Howard Chiou, M.D., Ph.D., said. “That’s why it’s never too late to get the flu vaccine.”

Chiou added that getting vaccinated now is especially important.

“People will leave Thanksgiving, not only with leftovers, but also with the flu. It’s not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the upcoming holidays," he said. "The flu shot is the best way to help make sure you don’t miss out on holiday festivities or get other people sick.”

Last year’s flu season in Oregon was the worst in the state’s recent history. OHA releases the latest information on the flu season in its weekly FluBites report. Information on flu activity can also be found on Oregon’s Respiratory Virus Data dashboard.

Flu is a contagious, respiratory tract infection caused by the influenza virus.

Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy and runny nose, muscle aches, headache and fatigue. It can result in mild to severe illness, including hospitalization and death.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommend seasonal flu vaccination for everyone ages 6 months or older.

Nearly 1 million people in Oregon have been vaccinated so far this year, which is about 5% lower than at the same time last year. The flu vaccination rate has been in decline for several years.

Certain groups, including older adults, young children, pregnant people and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk for serious complications from influenza.

The hospitalization rate is highest for people ages 65 and older, but flu seasons are unpredictable and even young and healthy people can develop severe disease.

The best way people can protect themselves and others is by getting a flu vaccine every year.

People can get the COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines by contacting their health plan, health care provider, county public health clinic or federally qualified health center. Parents and caregivers of children can also search for a clinic by calling 211 or visiting 211info.org.

This video reminds people not to let influenza take us out of the picture this year.

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SPORTS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 |

South Coast girls win titles at Coast Classic

A pair of South Coast girls won individual titles in the Coast Classic wrestling tournament at North Bend High School on Saturday.

The two-day event is one of the bigger early-season tournaments in the state.

Brookings-Harbor’s Lexie Newman was champion at 135 pounds, beating Coquille’s Coral Averett 9-4 in the championship bout.

Myrtle Point’s Jayme Padgett took the title at 190 pounds, pinning Hannah Ege of Crater in 48 seconds in the championship match. North Bend’s Amelia Ficher was fourth in the same weight class.

Coquille’s Natalie Stewart placed second at 120 pounds, falling by technical fall to North Salem’s Diana Hernandez in the championship match. North

Bend’s Aubree Hodne was fifth in the same weight class.

Danin Lacouture of Siuslaw was fourth at 145 pounds.

Siuslaw’s Hailey Taylor was sixth at 110 pounds and North Bend’s Arianna Tinkler was sixth at 115.

Marshfield’s Amina Palacious was eliminated one round from placing at 110 pounds. Teammates Annhelena Vancannon (130) and Olivia Shield (170) both were eliminated two rounds from placing.

Myrtle Point’s Sierra Williams was eliminated one round form placing at 145 pounds.

Coquille’s Jorja Johnson was eliminated two rounds from placing at 155 pounds.

Redmond won the team title with 271 points and North Salem was second with 194.5.

Coquille had the top finish

among the area’s girls teams, in 14th. Siuslaw was 18th, Marshfield 19th, North Bend 21st, Myrtle Point 23rd, Brookings-Harbor 29th and Reedsport 35th.

The girls portion of the tournament has been growing every year and this year included nearly 250 wrestlers.

Five South Coast wrestlers placed in the boys tournament, which included 38 teams.

Crater won the team title with 270 points, easily outdistancing Crook County (185.5).

North Bend’s Ryker Pruett was second at 120 pounds, falling by technical fall to Crook County’s Alejandro Vargas in the championship match.

Jacob Mann of Siuslaw was second at 285 pounds, losing a 9-5 decision to Hidden Valley’s Mitchell Quist in the championship bout.

Gold Beach’s Nolan Timeus was fourth at 175 pounds and Marshfield’s Tristin Henry was sixth at 113 pounds with teammate Garron Castro sixth at 120. Only six wrestlers place in each weight class, making a podium finish a prestigious accomplishment in the big early-season event.

Marshfield’s Skyler Folau was eliminated one match from placing at 285 pounds and teammate Charlie Morgon lost two rounds before placing at 144.

North Bend’s Jackson Swanson, like Folau, was eliminated in the fifth round of consolation at 165 pounds while teammate John Willett as eliminated two rounds from placing by Swanson.

Myrtle Point had two wrestlers just miss placing, with both Ryder Blanton (175 pounds) and Chase Hawley (285) being elim-

inated in the round before the placing rounds. Blanton lost his first match of the tournament and won three straight elimination matches before losing.

Coquille had four wrestlers eliminated two rounds from placing — Brody Sherritt (120 pounds), Ember Quigley (126), Ryker Gilman (132) and Jordan Florez (215).

Siuslaw’s Aris Lade (190 pounds) and Gage Mills (215) also were eliminated two rounds from placing.

Crook County and Crater each had three champions and one runner-up but Crater pulled away for the title.

Among the South Coast teams, Marshfield was 17th, North Bend 22nd, Siuslaw 23rd, Gold Beach 31st, Coquille 33rd, Myrtle Point 35th and Brookings-Harbor 37th.

North Bend girls keep record perfect

North Bend’s girls basketball team won a pair of games during the week to keep its record perfect.

The Bulldogs won at Dallas 48-40 and beat Ashland 60-17 to improve to 3-0.

North Bend also is at North Valley on Tuesday before playing in Marshfield’s Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament starting Thursday.

MUSTANGS TOP MARSHFIELD:

Marshfield suffered its first loss of the season when visiting Hidden Valley edged the Pirates 36-34 on Friday.

The Pirates’ game against Phoenix was canceled on Saturday, leaving Marshfield 1-1 entering their home tournament.

EAGLES EDGE COQUILLE:

Harrisburg tipped visiting Coquille 3533 on Friday, handing the Red Devils their first loss of the season.

Coquille also beat Days Creek 60-20 during the week and this week competes in Marshfield’s tournament.

BILLIES BEAT BANDON:

Bandon’s girls lost their game in the showcase event at Mac Court in Eugene when Pleasant Hill beat the Tigers 43-29 on Saturday.

It was Bandon’s first loss of the season.

The Tigers beat North Valley 44-23 and Powers 41-34 earlier in the week.

This week, Bandon is at East Linn Christian on Thursday, Crosshill Christian on Friday and Santiam on Saturday.

CRUISERS TOP BOBCATS:

Before falling to Bandon, Powers beat Myrtle Point 53-33 last week.

This week, the Cruisers are at Mapleton on Tuesday and then head to the northeast Corner of the state for the three-day Bobcat Classic at Union High School. They open against Molalla on Thursday.

PANTHERS BEST PACIFIC:

Gold Beach beat host Pacific 54-20 in the Pirates’ lone game of the week.

This week, Pacific is home against Reedsport on Tuesday and at Mohawk on Friday.

SIUSLAW TOPS REEDSPORT:

The Brave lost their lone game of the week, falling to host Siuslaw 50-10.

In addition to visiting Pacific this week, Reedsport also is at Toledo on Thursday and faces Umpqua Valley Christian on Friday on the first day of the Tall Timbers Tournament at Elkton High School. Reedsport plays the host Elks on Saturday.

BOYS BASKETBALL

PIRATES WIN TWO:

Marshfield’s girls won a pair of home games as they tuned up for their home tournament.

The Pirates topped Hidden Valley 62-49 and beat Phoenix 80-31. Marshfield is 3-1 heading into the tournament.

BULLDOGS WIN:

North Bend won at Dallas 56-49 last week to improve to 2-1.

The Bulldogs visit North Valley on Tuesday as they tune up for Marshfield’s tournament.

BANDON WINS AT MAC:

Bandon won its game in the Mac Court festival on Saturday, beating North Valley 59-39.

The Tigers improved to 2-2 on the season, having also lost to Days Creek 44-41 in a game played on a neutral court at Powers during the week. Bandon is home against Douglas on Tuesday before visiting East Linn Christian on Thursday, Crosshill Christian on Friday and Santiam on Saturday.

DEVILS DROP TWO:

Coquille lost a pair of road games. Days Creek beat the Red Devils 78-54 and Harrisburg beat Coquille 67-27. The Red Devils are at Gold Beach on Tuesday and St. Mary’s on Friday for their final games before the new year and Bandon’s holiday tournament.

REEDSPORT LOSES TWO:

Reedsport dropped a pair of games to larger schools during the week. The Brave fell to Siuslaw 53-45 and lost to Sutherlin 49-42. This week, Reedsport is at Pacific on Tuesday and at Toledo on Thursday.

BRUINS TOP BOBCATS: Myrtle Point fell on the road to Brookings-Harbor 58-54, falling to 2-2 on the season. The Bobcats host Camas Valley on Tuesday and visit Douglas on Wednesday this week.

PIRATES FALL: Pacific fell to visiting Gold Beach 79-57 in the Pirates’ lone game last week. This week, Pacific hosted Brookings-Harbor on Monday and also hosts Reedsport on Tuesday and visits Mohawk on Friday.

Holiday tournament starts Thursday at Marshfield

The annual Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Basketball Tournament starts Thursday at Marshfield High School and Marshfield Junior High, with a mix of South Coast teams and others from around the state.

Marshfield, North Bend, Sutherlin, Crook County and Redmond have both their boys and girls teams in the event, while the other boys squads are North Marion, Philomath and Hidden Valley and the other girls squads are Coquille, The Dalles and Mountain View. The event starts with games at both the high school and junior high on Thursday.

At 4 p.m., North Bend’s boys meet Crook County at the junior high and North Marion faces Redmond at the high school. The 7 p.m. boys games feature Philomath and Hidden Valley in the junior high and Marshfield and Sutherlin in the Pirate Palace.

The girls games on the first day include Coquille and Redmond at 5:30 p.m. in the junior high and Sutherlin and The Dalles at the same time in the high school. The 8:30 p.m. girls games are North Bend and Crook County in the junior high and Mountain View and Marshfield in the high school.

On Friday, all games are in the Pirate Palace. The boys semifinals feature the North Bend/Crook County winner against the Philomath/Hidden Valley winner at 5:15 p.m. and the North Marion/Redmond winner against the Marshfield/Sutherlin winner at 8:30. The consolation semifinals include the losers of the first-day games at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.

For the girls, the semifinals include the Coquille/ Redmond winner against the North Bend/Crook County winner at 3:30 p.m. and the Sutherlin/The Dalles winner against the Marshfield/Mountain View winner at 7 p.m.

Saturday’s schedule includes the girls consolation final and seventh-place games at 9 a.m. in the high school and junior high, respectively, followed by the boys consolation final and seventh-place game at 10:45. The thirdplace girls game is at 12:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 2:15 p.m. The championship games will be at 4 p.m. for the girls and 5:45 p.m. for the boys.

Ten of the 16 teams in the tournament were either ranked in the top 10 or just outside it in the most recent coaches polls.

For the boys, Marshfield was No. 1, Philomath No. 7 and Hidden Valley No. 13 in Class 4A and Crook County was No. 6 in Class 5A.

For the girls, Coquille was No. 6 and Sutherlin No. 7 for Class 3A, Marshfield was No. 11 and North Bend No. 12 in Class 4A and Redmond No. 7 and Crook County No. 10 in Class 5A.

Marshfield swimmers take team titles in North Bend Invitational

Marshfield’s boys and girls swept the team titles in the North Bend Invitational swim meet on Saturday and the host Bulldogs were fourth for the girls and fifth for the boys.

Marshfield’s girls scored 419 points to edge Klamath Union, which had 403.

The boys team race wasn’t as close, with Marshfield scoring 438 points and runner-up Klamath Union 284.

Three South Coast girls and one boy won individual events and Marshfield also won one of the girls relays.

Marshfield’s Lily Thompson won the 200 individual medley, finishing in 2:34.55. Teammate Ella Croson was third (2:42.61) and North Bend’s Mira Muth-Vu was fifth (2:42.71).

North Bend’s Clarissa Abrahamsen won the 100 butterfly in 1:12.87, with Thompson finishing second in 1:15.26. Marshfield’s Natalie Yost was fifth (1:22.21) and Cyrene Dorfmeister sixth (1:22.27).

Muth-Vu won the 100 freestyle for the Bulldogs in 1:03.78, with Abrahamsen fifth (1:05.44) and Marshfield’s Audry Petley sixth (1:07.52).

Marshfield won the 400 freestyle relay. The quartet of Rylee Miller, Croson, Thompson and Bartholomew finished in 4:11.02. North Bend was fourth in the event with Melina Harbolt, Abrahamsen, Muth-Vu and Morgan Ryback finishing in 4:19.94. A second Marshfield team, with Matilda ViksenHill, Abigail Erb, Dorfmeister and

Yost finished sixth in 4:55.31.

In the medley relay, Marshfield was second with Avery Bartholomew, Croson, Dorfmeister and Thompson finishing in 2:10.06. North Bend was third with the group of Harborl, Muth-Vu, Abrahamsen and Ryback finishing in 2:16.06. A second Marshfield team, with Erb, Kylee Sams, Yost and Petley, was sixth in 2:23.59. Marshfield’s Petley was fourth (2:24.79) and Rylee Miller sixth (2:27.91) in the 200 freestyle.

In the 50 freestyle, Marshfield’s Bartholomew was second (26.19) and North Bend’s Ryback third (26.19). Bartholomew also was second in the 100 backstroke, with a time of 1:10.17.

In the 500 freestyle, Croson was second (6:19.06), Ryback third (6:20.64) and Marshfield’s Sams fifth (6:36.17).

Marshfield was fifth in the 200 freestyle relay with the group of Miller, Sams, Petley and Cecila Bollin in 2:06.51. North Bend was sixth with the team of Junae Morrow, Kiera Morrow, Chloe Hatton and Melina Harbolt finishing 2:18.43.

Miller was second in the 100 breaststroke (1:24.54) and Sams was fourth (1:25.35) for Marshfield.

For the boys, Isaac Singer won the 500-yard freestyle for Marshfield, finishing in 5:55.15.

North Bend’s Lucas Jones was second in the race in 5:56.04 and Marshfield’s Jonathan Hutchins was sixth

(6:25.14). In the medley relay, Marshfield finished second, with the team of Jamison Batdorff, Carter McGriff, Dunning and Hunter Cowan finishing in 1:57.75. North Bend was third, with Lucas Jones, Theren Banes, Logan Jones and Noah Bustamente finishing in 2:02.59. Marshfield’s Cowan was fourth (2:05.90) and Martin Crook fifth (2:10.49) in the 200 freestyle. In the 200 freestyle, McGriff was fourth (2:27.19) and Nicholas Erb was sixth (2:36.45). Cowan was fifth in the 50 freestyle (25.57) and McGriff was fifth in the butterfly (1:07.06).

Bustamente was third in the 100 freestyle for North Bend (54.40) and sixth in the 100 backstroke (1:15.26). Marshfield was fourth in the 200 freestyle relay with the team of Clayton Westmark, Batdorff, Singer and Martin Crook finishing in 1:48.78.

North Bend’s Brayden Stalcup was second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:15.66, followed by teammate Theren Banes (1:16.88) and Marshfield’s Braedyn Caldera (1:17.84) and Clayton Westmark (1:18.45).

Marshfield was third in the 400 freestyle relay with Singer, Crook, Cowan and McGriff finishing in 3:51.82. North Bend was sixth with the team of Logan Jones, Lucas Jones, Banes and Bustamente finishing in 4:02.73.

Rescue helicopter will return, remain in Newport, Oregon’s US senators say

SHAANTH NANGUNERI

Oregon Capital Chronicle

The U.S Coast Guard has promised to indefinitely return a life-saving rescue helicopter to its facility at Newport’s Municipal Airport, Oregon’s two U.S. senators said Thursday, Dec. 4, capping weeks of angst in the town ahead of a dangerous crab fishing season.

The U.S. Coast Guard removed the helicopter in late October with no public explanation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for why it was relocated to a North Bend Coast Guard facility nearly 70 miles away.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Rep. Val Hoyle and local officials have all previously said they were trying to find out why the helicopter was removed amid speculation that the Trump administration could be repurposing the site for Oregon’s first long-term immigration detention facility.

Wyden told reporters on Nov. 23 that a Coast Guard representative had given him unsatisfactory answers attributing the change in facility operations to a lack of adequate staffing. On Thursday, he shared on X that the Coast Guard had reversed course.

“This is a big win to keep fishermen as well as Oregonians and tourists visiting the Newport area safe when they are enjoying the Pacific Ocean,” Wyden said in a statement Thursday. “I’ll keep watchdogging this Coast Guard commitment and battling against any move by the Trump administration to site an ICE detention facility in Newport or anywhere else on the Oregon Coast.”

The homeland security department and U.S. Coast Guard did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

The helicopter’s removal quickly sparked opposition from residents. The coastal city of Newport is home to Oregon’s largest commercial fishing industry, with cold and rough waters occupying the Yaquina Bay. Both the state of Oregon and the local nonprofit Newport Fishermen’s Wives alongside Lincoln County sued for the return of the federal helicopter, arguing that the federal government failed to comply with federal law requiring transparency on such decisions.

U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken handed the nonprofit and Lincoln County a victory on Nov. 24 with a temporary 14-day restraining order that mandated the helicopter’s return. The next day, John Fuller, a city spokesperson, confirmed that a rescue helicopter had landed for refueling, but he was unable to say whether it was remaining at the Newport airport on a more long-term basis.

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley also confirmed the helicopter’s return, adding that he had arranged a meeting with a representative of the U.S. Coast Guard and Wyden. He said a member of the homeland security department in attendance gave “full backup” to the Coast Guard’s statement.

“The acting commandant assured me that they had returned the helicopter because of the court action, but they had intended to return it by the start of crab season anyway, and it was back in Newport to stay,” he said in a video statement posted on X.

The announcement from Wyden and Merkley comes as lawyers for the state of Oregon, Lincoln County and Newport Fishermen’s Wives have filed for a preliminary injunction seeking for a rescue helicopter to stay at Newport’s facility with full operational and staffing support necessary. The two cases have been consolidated, with

“There is no question that the Coast Guard’s removal of the Newport helicopter, undertaken in secrecy without any public or congressional vetting whatsoever, is exactly what Congress intended to prevent,” wrote attorneys for the Newport Fishermen’s Wives and Lincoln County in a Thursday court filing.

It’s not the first time Newport residents kicked into action when their helicopter faced removal. When the Obama administration proposed closing the city’s Coast Guard facility in 2014, the Fishermen’s Wives nonprofit sued in federal court. Congress ended up passing a law that requires notice and explanation from the homeland security department should a reduction in Coast Guard facility activity take place.

“The ocean can turn on a person in half a minute,” Newport Mayor Jan Kaplan said in a court declaration. “It is not a matter of if the helicopter will be needed, but when, and whether or not it will arrive in time to save a life.”

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Coos County Board of Commissioners are holding public hearings to consider File # AM25-006/RZ-25-004 (Ordinance Number 25-10-007PL) In the Matter of Amending the Coos County Comprehensive Plan Designation and Official Zoning Map for property located north of the city of North Bend, County File Number AM-25006/RZ-25-004. The subject property is identified as Map Number Township 23S, Range 13W, Section 26, Tax Lot 600, Tax Account Number 62901. This is a plan map amendment to change the plan designation and the official zone map from Forest to Recreation. The property owner is Dana E. Loreman and Scott Dee Olsen. The property is zoned Forest and is located at off Highway 101 in North Bend. This proposal is subject to Article 5.1 Plan Amendments and Rezones, Coos County Comprehensive Plan Volume I, Part I Sections 3.5 and 5.16, and Volume I, Part II Section 4.4. The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm.\~ For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541396-7770, email at planning@ co.coos.or.us.

Coos County Board of Commissioners are holding public hearings to consider File # AM25-007/RZ-25-006 (Ordinance Number 25-10-008PL) In the Matter of Amending the Coos County Comprehensive Plan Designation and Official Zoning Map for property located north of the city of Bandon, County File Number AM-25-007/RZ25-006. The subject property is identified as Map Number Township 27S, Range 14W, Section 17C, Tax Lot 201, Tax Account Number 761921. This is a plan map amendment to change the plan designation and the official zone map for the portion of the property that is zoned Forest to Qualified Rural Residential. The property owner is Styer Revocable Trust c/o Paul & Janice Styer. The property is split zoned Forest and Rural Residential - 5 and is located at off Toyko

The following units will be sold at Public Auction, Starting: 1/13/2026 at 9:00 am, Ending: 1/20/2026 at 9:00 am, for non-payment of rent and other fees.\~ Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings.\~ Rules are available at the facility office. All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com Unit# (Tenant Name) 301 Teasley Horn, Tammy 274 Ross, Barbara 804 Gonzales, Mark 760 Dean, Amanda 163 Aseere, Jemila 223 McNeal, Cassidy 12/16 & 12/23/2025, World, 421233

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that Sophia Hicks has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas Kimball Hicks, deceased, Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 25PB09459. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same within four months from the date of publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at 777 High St., #300, Eugene, OR 97401, or they may be barred.

Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the above-entitled Court or from the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorneys, Luvaas Cobb, P.C. DATED and first published: December 16, 2025. /S/ Sophia Hicks

Personal Representative 12/16/2025, World, 421367 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Probate Department Case No. 25PB10052

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Notice is hereby given that Juli Ann Searcy has been appointed as the Personal Representative for the Estate of Robert L. Long, deceased, Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 25PB10052. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 1455 SW Broadway, Suite 1500, Portland, OR 97201, or such claims 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, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED and first published: December 16, 2025. Juli Ann Searcy, Personal Representative

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PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Frederick Bruce Kazlauskas, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Heather Kazlauskas has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 1865 NW 169th Pl Ste 202 Beaverton, OR 97006, within four months after the date of first publication of this

Coos County Area Transportation District (CCAT) (Owner) is soliciting proposals from registered construction firms to provide Construction Manager/ General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the Coos County Transit Center & Mobility Hub (CCTCMH) project in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Project Description

The Coos County Transit Center & Mobility Hub (CCTCMH) project is planned for the corner of Laclair Street & Newmark Avenue in Coos Bay, Oregon on 2.6 acres of land zoned C-2. The project will include a bus terminal and four buildings: Building 1Maintenance Office; Building 2 - Bus Wash Station; Building 3 - Restrooms; and Building 4Office Building; along with solar panels, generator, landscaping and a future hydrogen refill station.

The following components are intended to be an outline of the work to be performed; however, the list is not all-inclusive.

Building 1 - Small Administration Building (approx. 700 sq. ft.)

This building includes a restroom, an office, and a breakroom.

Building 2 - Bus Wash Barn (approx. 1,300 sq. ft.)

One side of this structure is enclosed for vehicle washing, while the opposite side is designated for vacuuming and drying. The building is equipped with an underground grease trap and an oil/water separator.

Building 3 - Passenger Amenities Building (approx. 400 sq. ft.)

Although the enclosed portion of this building is smaller, it features a large, covered area surrounding the structure. Amenities under the cover include vending machines, a drinking fountain, and location maps. The restrooms are fitted with detention-grade stainless steel toilets and sinks for durability and security.

Building 4 - Main Administration Building (approx. 5,500 sq. ft., two stories)

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The RFP may also be obtained at the following locations: Premier Builders Exchange, Bend, OR; Contractor Plan Center, Milwaukee, OR; Daily Journal of Commerce, Portland, OR; Dodge Data & Analytics, Portland, OR; Douglas County Plan Center, Roseburg, OR; Eugene Builders Exchange, Eugene, OR; Klamath Falls Builders Exchange, Klamath Falls, OR; Medford Builders Exchange, Medford, OR; and Salem Builders Exchange, Salem, OR. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the job site: corner of Laclair Street and Newmark Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420. 12/16/2025, World, 421462

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On January 12th, 2026, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 87831 Astor Lane Bandon, OR 97411. The court case number is 25CV13084, where WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES R BROWN AKA JAMES RAY

In the matter of the Estate of: Betty Pearl Ice, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB09655 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that David William Ice 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 December 2, 2025. David William Ice, Personal Representative 12/2, 12/9, & 12/16/2025, World, 421010

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In the matter of the Estate of: John Thomas Kendall, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB09238 NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Juliette Kendall 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 December 2, 2025.

Juliette Kendall, Personal Representative 12/2, 12/9, & 12/16/2025, World, 420916 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Susan Marie Gustafson, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB08702 NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Luke Thomas Crumly 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, Steb-

Luke Thomas Crumly, Personal Representative 12/2, 12/9, & 12/16/2025, World, 420915 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT Case No. 25PB04016 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Nathan Bradford Smith, deceased. Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Smith has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 333 SW Taylor, #300, Portland, Oregon 97204, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims 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, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Jennifer Smith, Personal Representative Maite Uranga, OSB #065362, Attorney for Personal Representative 333 SW Taylor, #300 Portland, Oregon 97204 12/16/2025, World, 421277 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT CASE No. 25PB06473 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Marcia Dolores Crook Tissing, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Karen Louise Schrader has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned attorney for the personal representative at PO Box 979, Bandon, OR 97411, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such objections 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, the personal representative, or the attorney of the personal representative. Dated and first published: December 16, 2025 Karen Louise Schrader Personal Representative Manuel C. Hernandez, OSB #874123 Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 979 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2911 Fax: 541-347-3656 Email: Manuel@visitbandon. com 12/16/2025, World, 421449 LLG 25-130691 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Robert B. Poore and Shirlene M. Poore, husband and wife, whose address is 67752 Beaver Loop Road, North Bend, OR 97459 as grantor to Patrick Stevens, as Trustee, in favor of Northwest Community Credit Union, as named Beneficiary, dated November 26, 2012, recorded November 30, 2012, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2012-10256, TwinStar is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real

recorded under instrument bearing Microfilm Reel No. 89-10-1540, said point being on the Westerly right of way of Wildwood Drive and also being the true point of beginning; thence North 87° 45’ 41” West 328.68 feet to a 3/4 inch iron rod as per Partition recorded under instrument bearing Microfilm Reel No. 89-10-1540; thence continuing North 87° 45’ 41” West .58 feet, more or less, to the Easterly right of way of State Highway 101 and the end of said line. SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM: All that portion of the following lying Westerly of the following described agreement line: Beginning at a 5/8 inch iron rod located on the Easterly right of way line of State Highway 101, said iron rod bears North 54° 18’ 03” East from the center quarter corner as per BLM/ Wilcox surveys; thence South 1° 15’ 14” East 418.67 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod set in Survey 4B17 at the center quarter per the Hales Survey and the end of said line. SAVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM any portion embraced in U.S. Highway No. 101 or Wildwood Drive. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 67752 Beaver Loop Road, North Bend, OR 97459. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Delinquent Monthly payments from April 1, 2025 in the sum of

$5,917.45, and monthly payments in the amount of $845.35 from April 1, 2025 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $105.20, plus the sum of $607.25 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $82,543.76, together with accrued interest in the sum of $1,991.39 through October 31, 2025, together with interest thereon at the rate of 3.625% per annum from November 1, 2025, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $105.20, plus the sum of $9,344.86 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on March 18, 2026, at the hour of 1:00 PM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, in the City of Coquille, OR, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/PayoffsORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www. logs.com. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in

interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.

Dated: 10/31/2025 LOGS

LEGAL GROUP LLP, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255 Vancouver, WA 98683 www. logs.com Telephone: (360) 260-2253 Toll-free: 1-800-9705647 LLG 25-130691

NPP0480836

12/2, 12/9, 12/16, & 12/23/2025, World, 420658

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES

North Bend School District #13 is seeking candidates for the District Budget Committee. Open Budget Committee positions include: 4 and 5. These positions are for a 3-year term. Interested people should submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Applications can be found on the North Bend School District website. Please submit the application to North Bend School District, Attn: Superintendent Office 1913 Meade Street, North Bend OR 97459 or email the application to info@nbend.k12.or.us

The Board will make the appointments at its Regular Board meeting scheduled for February 5th, 2026.

To be eligible for appointment, the appointive member must: 1. Live and be registered to vote in the district; and 2. Not be an officer, agent or employee of the district For further information, please call (541) 751-6797

12/16/2025, World, 421389

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On January 5th, 2026, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 88727 Tokyo Lane, Bandon, Oregon, 97411. The court case number is 25CV43183, where RALPH ALFRED VOEHL and MAUREEN VOEHL, CO-TRUSTEES OF THE McCUMISKEYVOEHL FAMILY TRUST

AGREEMENT UNDER TRUST

DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 is plaintiff, and NICKOLOS H. BARKER, TRUSTEE OF THE NICKOLOS H. BARKER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 28, 2019 is defendant. The sale is a public

auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, & 12/23/2025, World, 420999

PUBLIC NOTICE EXPIRATION OF THE TWOYEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD Pursuant to ORS 312.190, notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of August, 2022, a General Judgment of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, in and for the County of Coos, was entered in Case No. 22CV28487, granting Coos County Judgment for the delinquent taxes and interest due on several parcels of real property, requiring that the several liens of such taxes be foreclosed, ordering the subject properties to be sold by the County Tax Collector directly to Coos County for the respective amounts of taxes and interest for which the subject properties were severally liable, and ordering the subject properties to be held by the Tax Collector for a period of two years from and after the date of Judgment of Foreclosure, subject to redemption (“redemption period”). House Bill 4056 (2024) prohibited the deeding of the subject properties through December 31, 2025. The redemption period will now expire on the 2nd of January, 2026. Immediately upon expiration of the redemption period, all properties ordered sold under the Judgment will be deeded to Coos County and every right and interest of any person in the properties will be forfeited forever to Coos County.

Dated at Coquille, Oregon, this 5th day of December, 2025.

MEGAN SIMMS, TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

BY: LOGAN WADDINGTON, TAX ACCOUNTANT

Publish: December 16th and December 23rd, 2025 12/16 & 12/23/2025, World, 421455

PUBLIC NOTICE

EXPIRATION OF THE TWOYEAR REDEMPTION PERIOD

Pursuant to ORS 312.190, notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of August, 2023, a General Judgment of the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, in and for the County of Coos, was entered in Case No. 23CV34689, granting Coos County Judgment for the delinquent taxes and interest due on several parcels of real property, requiring that the several liens of such taxes be foreclosed, ordering the subject properties to be sold by the County Tax Collector directly to Coos County for the respective amounts of taxes and interest for which the subject properties were severally liable, and ordering the subject properties to be held by the Tax Collector for a period of two years from and after the date of Judgment of Foreclosure, subject to redemption (“redemption period”). House Bill 4056 (2024) prohibited the deeding of the subject properties through December 31, 2025. The redemption period will now expire on the 2nd of January, 2026. Immediately upon expiration of the redemption period, all properties ordered sold under the Judgment will be deeded to Coos County and every right and interest of any person in the properties will be forfeited forever to Coos County.

Dated at Coquille, Oregon, this 5th day of December, 2025.

MEGAN SIMMS, TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR

BY: LOGAN WADDINGTON, TAX ACCOUNTANT

Publish: December 16th and December 23rd, 2025 12/16 & 12/23/2025, World,

421456 TS No. OR08000106-25-1 APN

565900 TO No 250406988-ORMSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ALAN R. GRAY AND JUANITA E. GRAY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary dated as of February 28, 2005 and recorded on March 7, 2005 as Instrument No. 2005-3178 and the beneficial interest was assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2021-RPL1 and recorded April 26, 2022 as Instrument Number 202203846 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 565900 SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Government Lot 10 of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon excepting therefrom any portion lying within the limits of the following described parcel towit: Beginning at a point which is located North 81° 11’ 20” West a distance of 147.63 feet from the quarter corner of the line between Sections 1 and 12, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, said point being on the Easterly boundary of the right of way of a County Road; thence South 88° 05’ East a distance of 208.70 feet; thence North 3° 06’ East a distance of 209.93 feet; thence North 88° 05’ West a distance of 382.07 feet to the East line of the County Road; thence along said County Road in a Southeasterly direction a distance of 270.00 feet to the point of beginning, Being a portion of the South half of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM any portion lying within the limits of the following described parcel of land to-wit: Beginning at an iron pipe located South 42° 06’ East a distance of 584.35 feet from the quarter Section corner between Sections 1 and 12, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon; thence North 18° 31’ West a distance of 417.40 feet to an iron pipe: thence North 71° 29’ East a distance of 360.00 feet; passing through an iron pipe at a distance of 296.04 feet; thence South 18° 31’ East a distance of 417.40 feet; thence South 71° 29’ West a distance of 360.00 feet, passing through an iron pipe at a distance of 20.08 feet to the point of beginning. Being a portion of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 12 and the Southwest quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 1, all in Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. TOGETHER WITH an easement for right of way, created by instrument recorded as Microfilm Reel Number 2004- , deed records of Coos County, Oregon. END OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION Commonly known as: VACANT LAND ON CROWN POINT ROAD, COOS BAY, OR 97420 Both the Beneficiary, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee for GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2021-RPL1, 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 03/01/2025 to 10/01/2025 at $8,018.01 Total Late

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thereon at the rate of 3.00000% per annum from February 1, 2025 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,

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 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: 10/07/2025 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 NPP0479880 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, & 12/16/2025, World, 420595

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3585 Broadway Ave (Bay Eye Clinic)

• 8:18 PM – Criminal Trespass, 1780 Sherman Ave (Chevron Gas)

• 8:23 PM – Driving Complaint, 1860 Meade St 8:49 PM – Violation of Restraining Order, 1611 Virginia Ave (Pony Village Mall) 10:19 PM – Traffic Hazard, Tremont & Newmark

11:00 PM – Disorderly Conduct, 3390 Broadway Ave (Marathon Fuel)

Coos Bay

12:20 am – Criminal Trespass, 400 N Front St

• 12:21 am – Check, Welfare, 1660 Newmark Ave

• 2:06 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 1005 Newmark Ave

4:20 am – Criminal Trespass, 1059 Evans Blvd

• 6:02 am – Illegal Camping, 295 Holland Ave

6:28 am – Check, Welfare, 772 S Broadway St

• 6:59 am – Search Warrant, 868 N 8th Ter

7:51 am – Criminal Trespass, 522 S 4th St

• 8:44 am – Suspicious Subject, 1026 N Bayshore Dr 8:58 am – Harassment, 1000 S Broadway St

• 9:51 am – Accident, Hit & Run, 1020 S 1st St

• 10:05 am – Dispute, Family, 1191 Anderson Ave 11:22 am – Theft, 1006 Maryland Ave

• 11:29 am – Dispute, 718 F St

• 12:33 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2051 Newmark Ave

12:35 AM – Suspicious Activity, Sunrise Shop N Save 7:58 AM – Mental Subject, 7-Eleven

8:46 AM – Welfare Check, Best Western

• 12:57 PM – Juvenile Problem, Highland Elementary School

3:55 PM – Noise Complaint, 1844 Fir Ave 4:57 PM – Disorderly Conduct, Dollar General

• 6:00 PM – Harassing Phone Calls, 937 Greenwood Ave 6:22 PM – Traffic Complaint, Mile Post 213 & Highway 101 9:48 PM – Suspicious Activity, Highlands Baptist Church

• 11:31 PM – Drug Violation, 410 N 10th St Myrtle Point

Wednesday 12/03

North Bend

• 12:04 AM – Suspicious Vehicle, 1701 Newmark St (BottleDrop)

• 4:20 AM – Suspicious Conditions, 1905 Madrona St 6:38 AM – Disabled Vehicle, 2200 Blk Newmark St

• 8:44 AM – Attempt to Locate, Lincoln & Virginia 9:22 AM – Located Wanted Subject, Virginia & Virginia Ct 9:25 AM – Attempt to Locate, Virginia Ave

• 10:14 AM – Accident, Non-Injury, Newmark & Bi-Mart

8:11 am – Illegal Camping, 5th & Bennett

• 8:16 am – Check, Welfare, Mingus Park

9:36 am – Illegal Camping, Bennett & 5th

• 10:32 am – Harassment, Phone, 1248 N Bayshore Dr 10:44 am – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 & Bunker Hill

10:50 am – Juvenile Problem, 245 S Cammann St

• 11:00 am – Disorderly Conduct, 1290 Thompson Rd

• 11:05 am – Suspicious Conditions, 183 N Norman Ave 11:40 am – Criminal Mischief, 1775 Thompson Rd

• 12:10 pm – Abandoned Vehicle, 112 Hull St 12:32 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1137 Anderson Ave

• 12:40 pm – Accident, Hit & Run, S Bayshore Dr & Anderson Ave

• 1:06 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2051 Newmark Ave 1:36 pm – Disabled Vehicle, Woodland & Ocean

• 2:55 pm – Check, Welfare, 324 Ackerman St 3:06 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1125 Ingersoll Ave

• 3:19 pm – Criminal Trespass, 600 Blk Village Pines Dr

• 3:35 pm – Dispute, 100 Blk Johnson

3:47 pm – Illegal Camping, 465 N Empire Blvd

• 3:48 pm – Warrant Service, 1360 Airport Ln

4:02 pm – Harassment, Phone, 178 S Cammann St

• 4:08 pm – Theft, 641 S 9th St

Reedsport  12:17 PM – Trespass Notice, Dollar General

Myrtle Point 3:04 AM – Theft, 1140 19th St Fircrest Apts

• 12:31 PM – Shoplifter, 418 8th St, McKays 2:53 PM – Criminal Mischief, 115 Ash St

• 7:55 PM – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, Enroute to Coquille from Near MY

Thursday 12/11

North Bend

• 2:54 am – Suspicious Conditions, 2345 Marion Ave 3:46 am – Mental Subject, 515 California Ave

• 4:04 am – Suicidal Subject, 835 California Ave

7:31 am – Illegal Camping, 1800 Blk Union Ave

• 7:32 am – Illegal Camping, 1975 McPherson Ave 7:38 am – Illegal Camping, Harbor Ave

• 8:02 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 526 Virginia Ave 10:13 am – Abandoned Vehicle, Sherman & Clark

11:10 am – Attempt to Locate, Chester & Commercial

• 11:22 am – Suspicious Subject, 2222 Broadway Ave

• 12:14 pm – Juvenile Problem, 2323 Pacific Ave (North Bend High)

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12:49 pm – Criminal Trespass, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 1:24 pm – Mental Subject, 281 LaClair St 1:33 pm – Warrant Service, 2603 Broadway Ave

• 2:17 pm – Illegal Camping, Thomas & LaClair

• 3:52 pm – Fraud, 403 Merchant St 4:07 pm – Open Door, 1356 N 8th St

• 5:25 pm – Loud Noise, 1191 Anderson Ave

6:01 pm – Suspicious Subject, 296 S 9th St

• 10:18 AM – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 234 11:59 AM – Located Wanted Subject, Grant Cir

• 1:24 PM – Suspicious Conditions, 2691 14th St 2:30 PM – Welfare Check, 768 Virginia Ave 3:19 PM – Criminal Trespass, 2323 Pacific Ave North Bend High

3:25 PM – Disabled Vehicle, Pony Creek & First Presbyterian

• 5:47 pm – Disturbance, 625 Commercial Ave

5:54 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 8:46 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1201 Ocean Blvd

• 8:53 pm – Suicidal Subject, 1642 Newmark Ave

Coquille

12:54 am – Mental Subject, 1201 Shelley Rd

• 1:08 pm – Civil Problem, 2276 Clark St 1:33 pm – Welfare Check, 2157 Connecticut Ave

• 1:56 pm – Dispute, Neighbor, 2626 Highway St 2:07 pm – Theft, 2451 Broadway Ave

• 2:42 pm – Abandoned Vehicle, Ash & Virginia 2:50 pm – Forgery, 2077 N 11th Ct

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11:17 AM – Accident, Non-Injury, McPherson & Connecticut

12:12 PM – Theft of Bike, Brussels & Wall St

• 12:32 PM – Driving While Suspended, Waite & Kinney

1:06 PM – Theft, 1735 Virginia Ave (Safeway)

• 1:13 PM – Sex Offender Registration, 835 California Ave

1:21 PM – Burglary, 1878 Meade St

• 2:58 PM – Suspicious Subject, Hwy 101 MP 234 (McCullough Bridge)

• 3:22 PM – Juvenile Problem, Pony Creek Rd & Brussels

3:35 PM – Threats, 3682 Tremont Ave (Positive Vibration)

6:01 PM – Suicidal Subject,

• 6:01 pm – Driving Complaint, 2051 Newmark Ave 6:16 pm – Theft, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 6:32 pm – Criminal Trespass, 149 S 7th St 8:48 pm – Suicidal Subject, 1725 Newmark Ave

Coquille

• 3:30 am – Warrant Service, 1050 N Cedar Point Rd

• 9:41 am – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

• 12:31 pm – Criminal Trespass, 240 W Hwy 42 Hwy Deli Mart

• 5:07 pm – Accident, Pedestrian, 200 N Adams St

7:42 pm – Fight, 97 E 1st St 8:10 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1st & Adams

• 9:42 pm – Criminal Mischief, 97 E 1st St

Reedsport

SUDOKU PUZZLE

3:39 PM – Juvenile Problem, 1611 Virginia Ave Pony Village Mall

4:08 PM – Juvenile Problem, 1611 Virginia Ave Pony Village Mall

4:29 PM – Dispute, 1012 Clark St

• 5:25 PM – Criminal Trespass, 1503 Virginia Ave Quality Inn

• 6:58 PM – Dispute, Ash & Virginia

Coos Bay

• 1:10 am – Alarm, Business, 490 Commercial Ave

3:06 am – Disorderly Conduct, 183 Norman Ave

• 7:22 am – Illegal Camping, 175 S 3rd St 7:24 am – Illegal Camping, 100 Blk Anderson Ave

• 7:54 am – Criminal Trespass, 905 N Bayshore Dr 7:57 am – Illegal Camping, Bennett & 5th 8:08 am – Illegal Camping, 525 Anderson Ave

• 8:09 am – Illegal Camping, 100 Blk Anderson

• 1:39 am – Suspicious Subject, 29 W 1st St 5:29 am – Accident, E Beaver Hill Rd

• 7:56 am – Traffic Hazard, Hwy 42 & N Adams

• 12:00 pm – Subpoena Service, Safeway 1:27 pm – Towed Vehicle, 307 Hwy 42 ODOT Coquille

• 2:42 pm – Criminal Trespass, 200 N Adams St First Community C

• 7:55 pm – Attempt to Locate Drunk Driver, Enr to Coquille from Near My

• 8:26 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1st & N Adams 9:08 pm – Suspicious Conditions, Central & 1st

• 2:50 pm – Subpoena Service, 835 California Ave 4:12 pm – Suicidal Subject, McCullough Bridge

• 5:26 pm – Accident, Broadway & Waite

• 5:26 pm – Accident (Non-Injury), Broadway & Waite 6:32 pm – Fraud, 2181 Hamilton St

• 6:07 pm – Illegal Camping, 835 California Ave 6:18 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 228

• 10:15 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 3411 Broadway Ave (Walgreens)

• 11:43 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, California St Boat Ramp Coos Bay • 12:47 am – Warrant Service, 1360 Airport Way

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

The Chamber Minute

BY ROSEY THOMAS

First Week of December already, and that brings up a few topics, such as Last Chance to be in our Next Community Profile & Directory. Get your ads current and the information for your Chamber Members listing corrected before we go to print. Each February we receive 5000 copies to distribute, so this is your last reminder to get information to Jolene by the end of the week. And,

if you’re on the fence about joining the Chamber, now is the time so you can be listed in next year’s directory!

Don’t forget to NOMINATE someone today for Business & Citizen of the Year. December 31 is the DEADLINE! You can find the forms on Oregonsbayarea.org, please take the time to nominate those that are deserving.

Wednesday Business Connection Luncheon on December 17 will be Shon Schooler about the South Lough Estuary

and information about the Green Crab invasion! You won’t want to miss that program at Ko-Kwel Resort 11:30am. Wednesday Business Connection is cancelled on December 24th & 31st for the Holidays, so Enjoy your families and friends and have a wonderful Holiday from Team ROJO and Bay Area Chamber of Commerce! We are so thankful for our members and look forward to serving you in the New Year!

Recurring Events

Dance and Fitness Class

Every other Saturday All year long, except holidays)

9:00am – 10:00am

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Coos

Preschool Storytime

Enjoy stories, activates, and a cra for children ages 2 – 5.

Memory Café Coos

1st Wednesday each month North Bend Public Library

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

Yoga in the Museum

Every Wednesday 9:30am – 10:30am Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave $5.

County Line Dancing

Every ursday

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Upstairs at the Eagles Lodge

568 S 2nd St., Coos Bay

$5 per person. Teaching step-by-step for beginners & advanced dancers too!

Baby Play Every ursday 10:30am

Enjoy stories, music and play designed to encourage the early literacy skills of children under 2. Toddler Music and Movement

Enjoy music, moving and grooving for children ages 2-3.

Weekender

Friday, December 19, 2025

Community Calendar of Events

Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)

Every Saturday

12:00pm – 3:00pm 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.

Gospel Jubilee Concert and Open Mic 1st Sunday each month

Shoreline Community Church 1251 Clark St. North Bend

Each Jubilee begins with a one hour concert followed by one hour of Open Mic. ere is no charge to attend.

Complimentary refreshments will be available. Free will o ering. Directions: from Hwy 101, take Newmark, turn right on Brussels, le on Lewis, then le to church. More information, call Tom 541-5219596 (or) www.shorelinecc.us

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

Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave

ASL Practice Place

3rd ursday each month

12:00pm

Zoom: bit.ly/3m6j2WG

Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. is is not a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics is program is free and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit.

ly/3m6j2WG

Arts and Crafts: Craft Takeout

Every 3rd Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave.

Pick up a free monthly Cra Takeout kit each month. Limit one Cra Takeout kit per person. Kits are available for pickup in the library while supplies last. A limited number of kits are available and are rst come, rst serve.

Spanglish: Spanish Conversational Program

Every 3rd Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am

Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave. Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help 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

community event! is

is FREE and open to everyone.

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 Special Events Programs for Tweens & Teens

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Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast

Trained Oregon State Park volunteers

will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast from 10 AM to 1 PM, Saturday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 31, to help visitors spot gray whales on their southward migration to the calving lagoons in Mexico. The sites are some of the best places to watch for whales on the Oregon Coast. A map of volunteer-staffed sites is available online at the official event webpage.

Coos County sites include Shore Acres State Park in Charleston, the Face Rock

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North Bend Public Library

Participants ages 13–18 will learn how to create their own custom hot chocolate bombs— perfect for sipping on a chilly, rainy day or gifting to a friend. Whether you prefer white, milk, or dark chocolate, you can design your own delicious blend. All supplies, snacks, and drinks will be provided, and no registration is required.

Scenic Overlook in Bandon, and the Umpqua Lighthouse.

This is a great time to see one of the world’s longest migrations, as the gray whales are traveling by our coastline,” said Park Ranger Peter McBride. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced an end to an Unusual Mortality Event impacting gray whales in 2023 when it looked like the population was rebounding. But since then, the population has declined to its lowest level since the 1970s.

The trivia is $10 per person or $75 for a table of 8 and admission funds go into the pot for the 50/50 raffle that the winning team will take home. To purchase a ticket, contact 541-756-6320, stop by the front desk at 1210 N. Front St., or visit cooshistory.org.

Umpqua Soil and Water Convervattion District Meeting

NOAA now estimates about 13,000 gray whales along the West Coast. Winter Whale Watch Week provides an opportunity to see not only the gray whales but other coastal wildlife including birds and other marine mammals with help from trained volunteers and park rangers.

All Whale Watch Week visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, to bring binoculars and to follow beach safety guidelines such as remaining out of fenced areas, knowing the tide schedule

and always keeping an eye on the surf. For a list of safety tips go to: https:// visittheoregoncoast.com/beach-safety/

For more information about coast parks and campgrounds, visit: https://stateparks. oregon.gov/

Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and videos from Winter Whale Watch on social media using #ORWhaleWatch.

Participants ages 13–18 will learn how to create their own custom hot chocolate bombs CALENDAR/EVENTS

December 19, 2025 - 6 p.m.

Coos History Museum

January 8 - 5:00pm Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://meet.goto. com/UmpquaSWCD/ umpquasoilandwaterconserva

tiondistrictmeeting. You can also dial in using your phone. Access Code: 813-449021, United States (Toll Free): 1-877-309-2073. Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://meet.goto.com/install

South Coast Seed Community Meeting

January 8 - 6:00 - 8:00pm Myrtle Point Library 435 5th Street, Myrtle Point

As I See It

is week I am going to share a bit of history about the old Coast Guard building, which is today the property of the Port of Bandon.

In an article from November of 1951, the headline reported on the disposal of the building.

“Ultimate disposal of the ne big U.S. Coast Guard building in Bandon appears to be inde nite at this time, but from all reports ‘disestablishment’ of the station, recently announced from the district headquarters in Seattle, seems certain. e decision was reached on a basis of ‘economy’ following a survey hearing held in Bandon sometime last year. e survey team was sent out by the U.S Treasury department.

“Ownership of the building and property, which has been suggested for a hospital, is in doubt, according to reliable information, and acquisition of it, in the event of permanent abandonment, may be di cult.

“ e deed to a portion of the land on which the station is built was given by the Dyer estate and was used as a boathouse site ( rst photo) by the U.S. Lifesaving Service, which later became the coast guard. e deed provides that whenever the government ceases to use the property for life-saving purposes, the land, together with improvements, reverts to the original owners.

About one-half of the building is on this land; the other half is on land acquired by the government from the Gallier estate (second photo), but without a reversion clause.

“Responsibility for disestablishment of the local station is apparently being dodged by o cial Washington, according to Congressman Ellsworth, who says the Coast Guard referred him to the Treasury Department and the Treasury Department in turn referred him to the Coast Guard.

A November 1963 article reports that the Coast Guard Station is commissioned.

“ e Coquille River Lifeboat Station, (third

photo), which had not been manned for 13 years, was commissioned Tuesday a ernoon. O cer in charge will be Wayne Gage, Boatswain’s Mate First Class, who has moved with his family into the station’s living quarters. He will have charge of the men who will number 13 at full complement, including ve petty o cers, three of whom are married.

“ e local personnel have moved from Port Orford lifeboat station which has been abandoned, with the exception of a boat which has been retained in Port Orford by the Coast Guard.”

It was pointed out that most of the activity at Port Orford “had included rescue calls for vessels stranded in the ocean, and not for emergency calls from stricken shing boats, as is most o en the case at the local bar. He further said that even when most other bars along the coast, including the Coquille River bar, are impassable, a boat can still be launched at Port Orford, this being the reason for keeping a boat there. If a boat capsizes there, they must have help immediately, while rescue calls from out at sea can usually wait until help arrives.”

* * * e Bandon City Council, on a 4-2 vote, established a 120-day moratorium on new vacation rental dwelling permits at the December council meeting. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Josh Adamson, Madeline Seymour, Bear Slothower, Geri Procetto, with Chris Powell and Archie Garrett voting against the motion. As of November, the City has 63 licensed VRDs. ere is currently one application on hold by the Planning Department awaiting ownership transfer. Within the past three months, the Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits for VRDs that existed under previous ownership. VRDs contribute to the City’s TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) revenues, which are allocated to the General and Tourism funds.

By Mary Schamehorn

In the last scal year, TOT revenue from VRDs was $351,585, which was 20.24 percent of the total TOT revenue attributable to VRDs.

In coastal communities like Bandon, VRDs play a role in the availability of housing, as do second homes, which o en remain vacant for much of the year. Several years ago, city sta estimated that there may be 400 to 500 second homes in the community.

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Two women were taken to the hospital Dec. 1 following a 3 p.m. wreck at Highway 101 and Harlem Avenue. Vehicles involved were a Kia SUV driven by Nancy Harry (no address given) and Laurie Kreutzer of Bandon. Kreutzer was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the other driver, was taken by private vehicle. e accident was covered by Sgt. Matt Whitmer. No arrests or citations were issued.

* * * I mentioned last week that a driver had rolled a vehicle in city park recently. Police con rmed that William Fitch, 77, Bandon, rolled his blue Dodge caravan for reasons unknown. It was necessary for Sergeant Noel to break out the window to remove Fitch from the vehicle.

* * * People are reminded that the Lighted Vehicle Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 13, with a nog walk from 3 to 5, and the parade at 5:30, winding its way through Old Town.

* * * Longtime VFW Member and Air Force Veteran Stephen G. Brechfeldt passed away Nov. 23. A Celebration of Life was held at Bandon’s First Baptist Church on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. e Bandon Veterans Honor Guard performed a military gun salute at the service. Attendees were encouraged to wear blue to recognize his time in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Donna.

* * * People are reminded that Day Use fees for Oregon parks will double e ective Jan. 1. e cost of the 12-month parking permit, good for all state parks, will increase from $30 to $60 for Oregon residents, and to $75 for out-of-state residents. Anyone that buys one before the end of the year will get a year at the old price. e 24-month permit will not be sold in 2026.

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Two meetings involving the school district were on tap last week, including Monday night’s school board meeting, which was held at the Ocean Crest gym starting at 5:30 p.m. e meeting was to be live streamed on the district’s YouTube page and can be accessed at www.bandon. k12.or.us/school-board.

e group known as Bandon Schools Deserve Better held a community town hall meeting Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Barn/ Community Center in City Park.

ey have a website with what is described as a wealth of new letters, documents and updates. e website is www.bsdbetter. org.

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I saw a Facebook post from a Coos Bay woman commending County Commissioner John Sweet for stepping up and taking care of a problem for her. She said, “just curious how many people sent their property taxes in the envelope the county provided, then got a late fee when they didn’t receive them in time?”

What she is referring to is something I wrote about a couple of weeks ago when I discovered that several of the return envelopes had the cellophane window on the wrong side, so when you inserted your payment slip and check, your own address showed up as the address. Many, like me, caught it before we sent in our checks, but not everyone did, which is understandable. I wondered how they would handle it? And why the elections department did not immediately

warn people via Facebook or press release when it was discovered.

* * * ere is no Meet and Greet this week, and the only one scheduled until February is set for Dec. 16 when the Bandon History Museum will host the event, with local attorney Robin Miller sharing the story of local photographer Susan Dimock and her new book, “Taking Refuge on the Oregon Coast.” e program starts at noon at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse.

* * * Coming Events: Concert

“Sing We Now of Christmas” presented by Ripple E ect Chorus and Summer Wind Ensemble, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 592 Edison Avenue SW, free admission, cash donations accepted for Good Neighbors and Food and Faith. Traditional and modern Christmas music, followed by caroling. Meet the artists of Image and Nature, Kimberly Wurster and Cary Weigand, Bandon Library Art Gallery Sprague Room, noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Movie Night at the Sprague, Dec. 19, 7 p.m., $5. “It’s a

Wonderful Life.” Christmas bazaar, the Barn/ Community Center, Dec. 13-14, 10-4.

Auditions for Bandon Playhouse production of “Diary of Anne Frank,” Dec. 20-21. * * * I occasionally have people tell me that they have emailed city o cials, but have not received a response. A er hearing this several times about one sta member, I asked him about it. He assured me he had never received a message from the person, and he immediately called her. If others have used the email contact on the city’s website for the planning department or the city manager’s o ce, and did not get a response, I would suggest you use the address jmitchem@bandon-or. gov for our new planning director Je Mitchem and tcontreras@bandon-or.us for the city manager. On the other hand, I do not use a city email address, but I can always be reached at marys@coosnet.com for city and personal business, and MSchamehorn@southerncoos.org for hospital business (although I don’t monitor that one regularly).

Kathleen Jane Dillard Stone age 106, of Coos Bay, passed away November 24, 2025, at Coos Bay. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elord Ave., Coos Bay, 541 267-4216.

Gene Riddle, 82, of North Bend and Bandon, formerly of Eugene, passed away December 3, 2025 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Adam J. Hood of Lakeside and Coos Bay died December 1, 2025 in Coos Bay. 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

Robert “Bob” John Everett, 81, formerly of Coos Bay, Elkton, and Creswell, passed away on November 10, 2025 in Jocotepec, Mexico. No public services will be held.

Ruth Esther Greiner, 74, of Coos Bay, passed away December 7, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Marian Joy Crumley, 93, of Coos Bay, passed away on December 6, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Albert Charles “Charlie” Butner Jr. 91, of Coos Bay died December 8, 2025 in Coos Bay. At his request, no public service will be held. Private burial will be held at Coos River Cemetery under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Mary Lee Sillman, 80, of Coos Bay, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Karen Lee Craig, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away December 4, 2025 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Dorothy Ann Haga, 96, of Coos Bay, passed away December 7, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Christian “Chris’ C. Rosman passed away on December 7, 2025 at his home in Wilbur, WA. Chris was born on April 22, 1944 in Davenport, WA. Services will be announced at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Rosman family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family.

Service Notices

A memorial service for Donalee Pedigo, 76, of Coos Bay who died November 21, 2025 in Springfield will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Shoreline Community Church 1251 Clark St. North Bend. Burial has been held at Roseburg National Cemetery under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Thomas L. Diefenbaugh

July 27, 1946 – November 20, 2025

Tom Diefenbaugh passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on November 20th, 2025. Anyone who knew him will most likely remember him for his quiet life of service to others. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community. He truly embraced the simplicity of faith in Jesus and would hope that anyone reading would take the same step in their own life.

Thomas Lynn Diefenbaugh was born on July 27th, 1946, in Ventura, California. He was the oldest of five children and described himself as a pretty shy kid. Growing up, he enjoyed playing football, surfing in Southern California (while listening to the Beach Boys, of course), spending his allowance on RC Cola and M&Ms, and going to his grandparents’ house for patio BBQs. After high school, he went to Loyola University for a short time where he studied Civil Engineering. When he was 20, he met Kathleen Burnett while she was driving around the university scouting out cute boys and she spotted Tom. They were wed on July 30th, 1966, and were married for 57 years before her passing in 2023. In 1971, Tom and Kathy had the gospel shared with them at their door by a couple with a local church outreach in Southern California. Kathy accepted Jesus as her savior through that encounter, but Tom described needing a little more time to think about it. He recalled a hunting trip where he tried so hard to do all the right things to get the shot but

couldn’t even keep his feet quiet in the woods. He said he realized that this correlated to his own life and how he tried so hard to do all the right things but ultimately found he could never do everything perfectly and needed the grace of Jesus. That simple act of faith impacted him and Kathy for the rest of their lives. They eventually moved their family to North Bend, Oregon where Tom retired from a career as a delivery driver to become a general contractor. He and Kathy had four children. He loved being their dad and was always a wonderful provider for their family. He loved fishing and boating, coaching his kids’ soccer teams, hunting, and his volunteer work. Between 1993 and 2025, he went on many, many ministry trips, including taking teens to build and serve at orphanages in Mexico, service trips to Honduras and Cambodia, revitalizing a hospital in Nigeria, flood relief and church construction projects multiple times in Alaska, and hurricane relief construction on an island in the Caribbean called Barbuda. Six of these trips were with Samaritan’s Purse International Relief, and others were through his church at Skyline Baptist. He also served with Medical Equipment Supplies and Aid (MESA) for 18 years helping to get medical supplies into 15 African countries, impacting over 4 million people. Locally, he was a beloved AWANA game director for 45 years, he built homes in Coos Bay through Habitat for Humanity, and he volun-

Jane Beard Pierson

October 22, 1948 – November 14, 2025

Jane Louise Beard Pierson of Myrtle Point passed away peacefully from cancer with family at her side on November 14, 2025.

Jane was born in Coos Bay October 22, 1948, the third of five children, to Pat and John Beard.

She attended Coos Catholic School and Marshfield High School before attending the University of Oregon, graduating from the School of Community Service and Public Administration.

Her first professional job was with the Coos County Mental Health Department. She later served as cook for the Myrtle Point Senior Center, a scene of much fun. The cook loved the seniors and the seniors loved the cook and her scrumptious meals. Primarily she worked for South Coast Head Start in the Coquille Valley, Bandon and Port Orford. Jane began her career at Head Start as a teacher. Her love of children, resourcefulness and creativity made her a natural in the classroom. She later became a family advocate and retired from

Head Start as an area manager.

Jane was loved for her authenticity, generosity, warmth and playful humor. She felt intense affection for animals and children and had cherished friends of all ages. Captivated by the delicate wonders and magnificent grandeur of nature, Jane expressed herself through art, creating wildflower designs for cards and clothing and painting landscapes. She developed friendships painting with fellow artists through the years.

Jane was married to Jay Pierson from April 4, 1984 until his death in 1990. She is survived by siblings, Martha Beard, Mary Monsen (Doug), and Dan Beard (Marilynne); as well as nieces and nephews, Eric Monsen (Dena), Jill Monsen, Katie Boner, Brendan Beard, Kenzie Beard, Ava Monsen, Levi Monsen, Kinsley Jo Adams and stepdaughters, Ramona Dubray and Sarah Pfromm.

Loving friends and family supported Jane to the end of her illness, visiting, helping, bestowing

teered at the Coos County S.T.E.P. fish hatcheries. He was known by so many as an extremely hard worker who just never ran out of energy and enjoyed a little competition! He was beloved for his service, but also beloved by his grandkids and great grandkids who called him Papa Duck (or Ducky) for his impressions of Donald Duck. He loved taking them on “park tours” at different local parks all day and baking them his famous raisin bread. He was a selfless volunteer, a devoted husband of 57 years, a beloved dad, grandpa, great- grandpa, and friend. He is now reunited in Heaven with his dear wife Kathy, and they are rejoicing with Jesus. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Diefenbaugh, grandson, Alec Diefenbaugh,great-grandchildren, Israel and Ember Ward, and his parents, Ardith and Don Diefenbaugh. He is dearly missed by his children, Kristen DeAndrea and husband David, Paul Diefenbaugh and wife Samantha, Scott Diefenbaugh and wife Megan, and Aimee MacHugh and husband Bill, along with his 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers, David Diefenbaugh and Tim Diefenbaugh, and his sisters, Debbie Watts and Michelle Webb. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24th, at 2pm at Skyline Baptist Church (3451 Liberty Street, North Bend, OR 97459) for anyone who would like to attend.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

food and treats. And she benefited from health care system workers of all levels who were responsive and skilled, helping ease the pain and sorrow.

In Jane’s memory donations may be made to the charity of your choice, organizations benefitting animals or the American Cancer Society.

In keeping with Jane’s

love of life, laughter and friendship a celebration of life will be held after the winter holidays, date to be determined. 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

Mogan Foundation grant powers Diesel Technology training at Southwestern

The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation awarded an $80,000 grant to Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation to support construction of a new Diesel Mechanic Technology building. This investment will help the College expand workforce training for students pursuing careers in diesel mechanics and heavy equipment maintenance.

“For more than a decade, local industry partners have told us they need trained diesel mechanics,” said Foundation Chairman Arnie Roblan. “With the right people, at a critical time and with strong business support, we are going to make a local training program a reality.”

That’s why the SWOCC Foundation and the College are partnering to raise $1 million to construct the new Diesel Technology building, aiming for completion in fall 2026 on the Coos Bay campus. Diesel mechanics are in high demand across Oregon. The state projects nearly 430 annual job openings over the next eight years, but training programs graduate only enough newly trained diesel mechanics to fill a third of those jobs. This facility will help close that gap by preparing more students to move into diesel mechanic jobs locally.

The new diesel shop will provide expanded lab and classroom space equipped with industry-standard diagnostic and repair tools. Students will gain practical training in the technologies used by employers in transporta-

tion, manufacturing, global trade and natural resource industries across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

“The new diesel mechanic program aligns with the Judith Ann Mogan Foundation priority of supporting business and economic development here in the South Coast. The program provides new opportunities for our high school graduates and individuals looking to change careers by training the next generation of mechanics, ensuring longterm availability of these types of services locally,” said Executive Director Marjorie Crook.

In September, 30-year diesel industry expert and business owner Terry Cheyne stepped in to lead the program in a temporary shop with 9 students currently enrolled. To support the program and get ready for the new shop, regional businesses have donated more than $200,000 in equipment.

“A lot of people think teaching diesel technology is just about engines. It is much more that – it’s about building confidence, skills and a future for every student who walks into my classroom,” Cheyne said. “I believe in being straightforward because in this industry, clarity and precision matter.”

The Diesel Mechanic Technology building is part of SWOCC’s larger commitment to invest in career-technical education programs that meet local workforce needs and open doors for students into high-demand, stable careers.

“Our region depends on skilled trades professionals,” said Dr. Patty Scott, Southwestern President.

“In a rural, isolated area like ours, industries that rely on diesel technology are vital to our economy. By expanding this program, we’re helping local employers remain competitive while preparing students for high-skilled, well-paying careers.”

To learn more about the Diesel Technology at SWOCC, visit: www.socc. edu/dieselmechanic.