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North Bend measures approved JILLIAN WARD The World

NORTH BEND — In the final unofficial election results, both North Bend measures have passed. These decisions will reduce the public safety fee from $30 to $15, as well as restrain the power of the North Bend City Council

by requiring any future fees to first be approved by voters. As of 12 a.m. on Wednesday, after the Coos County Elections website experienced a brief technical issue, “Yes” votes on Measure 6-177 tallied at 58% or 2,057 ballots. Meanwhile, 41.9% have voted “No” on the measure with a total of 1,484 ballots.

This vote follows years of strife between some members of the public and the City Council as the fee was steadily increased on resident’s water bills, having begun at $5. Voters in 2018 said “No” to any further increases, which was ignored after the council increased it again, stating it was done to provide quality public safety services while keep-

ing up with the cost of inflation. “There aren’t any winners,” said Jim Rose, treasurer to the grassroots North Bend Citizens for Good Faith Government. The organization is responsible for bringing both measure 6-177 and 6-176 to the May election in an effort to limit the power of the City Council and roll back the $30 safety fee.

“… Citizens won’t have to pay $30 a month, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t cuts coming to the city budget from COVID-19,” Rose said. “People will get laid off in the city government, which is why there are no winners if it passed or failed.” North Bend City Councilwoman Jessica Engelke said she

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High turnout for election JILLIAN WARD The World

COOS COUNTY — More ballots were cast in the May primaries than in recent years, though County Clerk Debbie Heller still hoped for more voter turnout. As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Heller said 22,042 ballots were returned of the 46,000 sent out. Compared to the last presidential primary in 2016, which saw a total of 19,564 ballots returned, “We definitely got more ballots,” she said.

Though the final unofficial numbers are out, the election won’t be certified for 20 days as the Coos County Elections Office receives ballots accidentally mailed to other counties and sorts out challenged ballots. These challenged ballots include envelopes that had no signature or a signature that didn’t match what is on record. “Anyone who didn’t sign their envelopes or if their signature has been questioned, we immediately notify them,” Heller said. “Some have already been notified if they mailed their ballot in

early ….” As for Heller and her staff, Election Day moved slower than normal. “We had a little more downtime,” she said. When asked why, Heller wasn’t sure but suggested it could be from the high percentage of early mail-in ballots her office received. “That might be due to (the new) pre-paid postage or COVID-19, with people not wanting to go out,” she said. Though most of Election Day went smoothly, if a little slow,

it hit a snag when Heller tried to post the final unofficial tallies to the county website. She had trouble posting the information, leaving the public unable to see election results. The glitch only lasted for a few minutes. Otherwise, Heller said she and her staff will be back in the office this morning at 8 a.m. to start processing the challenged ballots. To view election results, visit www.theworldlink.com or http:// www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/ CountyClerk/Elections.aspx.

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Coos Bay City Council looks for alternative options to celebrate CHERYL UPSHAW The World

COOS BAY — The City of Coos Bay’s annual Fireworks over the Bay event has been canceled. It is the latest of dozens of events that have been postponed or canceled entirely over concerns about spreading the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. “It’s going to ruffle some folks’ feathers, it’s going to upset people that we’re not doing the fireworks for the Fourth of July — it is the nation’s holiday. But there are times throughout history when our nation does what is in the best interest of the whole,” Councilman Drew Farmer said of the decision.

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Fireworks explode over Coos Bay as hundreds of people gather to celebrate Friday along the boardwalk downtown. Though Coos Bay will not have fireworks this year, the city will look into ways to celebrate Independence Day in a safe way. “We’re not sure what it’s going to be, but we will do something,” Mayor Joe Benetti said.

Coos Bay City Council met virtually Tuesday night, broadcasting the regular meeting on Facebook. The group decided unanimously to cancel the Fourth of July fireworks display as staff had determined there was no

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Money considerations Another factor in the discussion was that the fireworks were already ordered prior to Tuesday night’s meeting, though the city did not yet have possession of the fireworks. The supplies for the fireworks show each year usually arrive a few days prior to the show. The contract was for $15,000 worth of fireworks. By canceling the event entirely, and canceling the order, the city would be responsible for a 25% cancellation fee, per their contract with Western Display Fireworks. The company offered the city the opportunity to apply the cancellation fee as a down payment for a 2021 fireworks show, rather than losing the money entirely, as a concession to the circumstances surrounding the pandemic. The council voted

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Thousands evacuated in Michigan MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Rapidly rising water overtook dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan, where flooding struck communities along rain-swollen waterways and the governor said one downtown could be “under approximately 9 feet of water” by Wednesday. For the second time in less than 24 hours, families living along the Tittabawassee River and connected lakes in Midland County were ordered Tuesday evening to leave home. By Wednesday morning, water that was several feet high covered some streets near the river in downtown Midland, including riverside parkland, and reaching a hotel and parking lots. The river rose Wednesday morning to 34.4 feet (10.5 meters) in Midland, topping a previous record reading of 33.9 feet (10.3 meters) set during flooding in 1986, the National Weather Service said. Its flood stage is 24 feet (7.3 meters), and it was expected to crest by day’s end at about 38 feet (11.6 meters). The Weather Service urged Please see Evacuation, Page A9

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Voters take to ballot box for election Final votes come in Tuesday night ZACH SILVA The World

SOUTH COAST — In the final hours before 8 p.m. on Tuesday night, voters cast ballots in the 2020 Primary Election. With few contested races on the ballot, what was on lots of voters’ minds were local ballot measures. In Coos County Measure 6-178 was on the bal-

lot to determine if 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value should be given to the 911 radio system. If passed the measure might cause property taxes to increase more than 3%. “I had a lot of questions on that one thinking of years back. We have been given money for our county and I just don’t know why they didn’t do it back then instead of the amount of money they’re asking for homeowners to pay. Because 911 is a system that you need,” said local voter JJ Kellum

on Tuesday night after dropping her ballot off in Coos Bay. “I voted no. I’ve been in emergency services in disasters, search and rescue and those kind of things. So I know why we need it. I just feel the way that the funding was done before, it makes a concern.” For Jana Nettleton, she voted for the measure in an effort to help out first responders. “They saved my husband’s life,” said Nettleon. The local radio system is used by 16 fire agencies,

12 police agencies and three ambulance services. “He had passed out on New Year’s Eve and we went to the hospital, we had done it a few times. Well this time he was on the monitor when they released us and I helped him get his jacket on and he passed out. His heart had stopped for 10 seconds. So that’s when they get the big guys in and gave him a pacemaker.” Elsewhere on the ballot, North Bend residents voted on whether the public safety fee should

be reduced from $30 to no more than $15. “I voted for it because I don’t think it’s right that we voted it down and then they turned around and voted for more. And yeah, I don’t think that’s right,” said Carol Fleury, a North Bend resident. “We voted it down at $25 for the water tax bill and they put it at $30 and I just think that was underhanded and I don’t agree with it and I think there needs to be more transparency on where they’re spending our mon-

ey and I don’t think there’s enough.” In Reedsport, final votes were coming in on a ballot that consisted of primarily uncontested races. “We in Douglas County didn’t really have any issues (on our ballot), it was just people,” said Dennis Ferenczi. “I mean, I happen to be a Republican so basically none of the people I voted for are going to get elected anyway. It’s pretty much a waste — it’s not a waste of my time, I feel better about doing it.”

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COOS COUNTY — The final unofficial Election Day tally shows County Measure 6-178 winning with a surge of votes. As of 12 a.m. on Wednesday, after a brief technical issue with the Coos County Elections website, early numbers show 62% of voters — or 12,445 ballots — ap-

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proved the increase to property taxes. A total of 37.9%, or 7,598 ballots, voted “No.” This decision replaces the failing 911 radio system countywide. “Citizens … have voted to show that their safety and the safety of first responders is in their mind,” said Kelley Andrews, member of the Coos County 911 Radio Communications Advisory Group that formed two

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years ago to update the county’s radio system. The group is made up of representatives from the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, the Myrtle Point and Bandon fire departments, and the Coos Forest Protective Association. Ballot Measure 6-178 asked voters to address the county’s outdated radio equipment by imposing a potentially 3% or greater property tax. The tax, $.20 per $1,000 of assessed value, would run for five years starting on July 1. The ballot summary described the need for a new radio system because

the current one has “failed more than four times in the last seven months, leaving fire, medical and police responders without radio communications.” It added that the manufacturer no longer supports the current system and that used parts are scarce and expensive. Furthermore, the lack of radio communications has led to “dangerous situations for both responders and citizens calling for help.” “The failing 911 system supports 16 fire agencies, three ambulance services, 12 police agencies and the County Road Depart-

ment,” the ballot summary read. The tax levy will raise a total of $1,344,879.61 by 2025. All collected funds are to be dedicated to 911 communications. Election night results are welcomed by Andrews, especially after issues with the radio system were reported again over the weekend, he said. The only first responders to not receive the new radio system would be the Oregon State Police and Bay Cities Ambulance. “… In the last few months, with the pandemic and economic downturn,

(voters) still have chosen to grant us the privilege of using their taxpayer money to build this new system that will hopefully provide years of safety for the Coos County citizens,” Andrews said. “I want to thank the Coos County taxpayers for believing in us and understanding we have their best interests at heart. It truly is the safety of the citizens because if an unfortunate accident occurs and we need to send help, that process is severely hampered by that system. “We will be good stewards of their money.”

Nominees picked for general election AMY MOSS STRONG The World

COOS COUNTY — Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, who is running as the Democratic nominee for State Senator, 5th District, will run against Republican Dick Anderson for the seat in the November General Election. District 5 of the Oregon State Senate comprises all of Lincoln County on the central Oregon Coast, as well as parts of Tillamook, Yamhill, Polk, Lane, Douglas and Coos Counties. Both Cribbins and Anderson were unopposed in their parties, with Cribbins receving 3434 votes and Anderson receiving 3453 votes, according to preliminary unofficial results from the Coos County Elections Office.

Over the entire region, Cribbins had 14492 votes and Anderson 11413. State Sen. Arnie Roblan, D-Coos Bay, who has served as an Oregon state senator representing the 5th District since 2013, did not seek re-election. “Tonight is an important landmark in our campaign and we would not have reached this moment without you,” Cribbins wrote on her Facebook campaign page Tuesday night. “Looking forward, your support will be more important than ever. I firmly believe this campaign is about community,” Cribbins wrote. “I have been shaped by the values deeply rooted in the Oregon coast and the hard working people of our state. I’ve witnessed

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has been a member of the Oregon House of Representatives representing the 9th District since 2013, did not seek re-election. District 1 of the Oregon State Senate comprises all of Curry County, as well as southern Coos County, southern Douglas County, western Josephine County, and the northwesternmost part of Jackson County. State Senator 1st District will see Democrat Kat Stone running against Republican incumbent Dallas Heard. In coos County, Stone received 1579 votes (69.92%) over opponent Les Goodrich, who received 654 votes (28.55%). Heard, who received 2971 votes (99.00%) ran unopposed as the Republican candidate. Over the entire district, Stone received 7307 votes (70.78%) and Goodrich 2767 (26.80%). Heard received 16983 votes. District 1 of the Oregon House of Representatives includes all of Curry County and portions of Coos, Douglas and Josephine counties. State Representative 1st District will see incumbent David Brock Smith, Port Orford, on the November ballot for the Republican party. Brock Smith has been a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing the 1st District, since 2017. Brock Smith ran unopposed as the Republican candidate and received 3015 votes (99.21%) in Coos County and 8802 votes overall. Brock Smith will run against Democrat Calla Felicity, who received 1815 votes (96.59%) in Coos County and 4958 votes overall. Felicity ran unopposed as the Democratic nominee.

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Main, Eymann head to general election for Coos County Commissioner AMANDA LINARES The World

COOS COUNTY â€” Final unofficial election results show incumbent Robert â€œBobâ€? Main and Katy Eymann will advance to Novemberâ€™s general election to continue to compete for a seat on the Coos County Board of Commissioners. According to Coos County Clerk Debbie Heller, if none of the candidates received the majority of the votes, or more than 50 percent of the total votes, then the two top vote-getters would advance to the general election. Main and Eymann secured those spots and will go head-to-head in November. Main received 40.01 percent of the vote, or 7,604 votes and Eymann received 26.89 percent of the vote, or 5,110 votes. A total of five people were vying for Coos County Commissioner, Position 1, including Main, Eymann, Sam Schwarz, Pam Lewis and Edward Cordova. â€œI think this race gives the county a real choice between the past and the future,â€? said Eymann in an interview with The World on Tuesday. â€œThe opponent has been there a while and he represents the past and I represent the future. Iâ€™m really hopeful the county makes the transition into a bright future.â€? Eymann, who celebrated Election night by hosting a virtual party online, said in

her campaign she wanted voters to understand that they have a choice to switch up their local leadership. Strengthening local industries such as fishing remains a top priority for Eymann as well as looking into new, off-shore wind energy jobs for the county. In a previous interview with The World, Main said keeping the county financially stable, restoring local jobs and getting people back to work were issues he said he would continue to tackle on as Coos County commissioner. Following behind Eymann was Schwarz with 16.30 percent of the vote, or 3,097 votes. Schwarz, of Coos Bay, ran his campaign focused on a number issues some of which included strengthening local trade-school programs, reforming the countyâ€™s economy and working with agencies for skills training. â€œI want to thank everyone that shares the same vision that I do for you know a stronger, more resilient community,â€? said Schwarz. â€œâ€Ś I am very grateful from the bottom of my heart for those people who shared my vision and casted a vote my way.â€? Schwarz added he will continue to participate to work on various projects independently and advocate for renewable energy programs, trade schools as well as food reserve programs in Oregon.

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Coos County Courthouse in Coquille Behind Schwarz was Lewis with 13.55 percent of the vote, or 2,575 votes. Cordova received 2.90 percent of the vote, or 551 votes and about 0.36 percent of the vote were write-ins, which totaled 68 votes. Final unofficial results for other county positions were also released Tuesday night. According to the Coos County Elections Office, incumbent Paul Frasier, who ran unopposed for Coos County District Attorney, received 96.88 percent of the vote, or 13,082 votes. For Coos

County Assessor, incumbent Steve Jansen received 98.90 percent of the vote, or 13,154 votes, and for Coos County Surveyor, incumbent Michael L. Dado received 99.19 percent of the vote, or 13,069 votes. Those two races also were uncontested. The Electionâ€™s Office will have approximately 20 days from May 19 to certify the results, said Heller. Main, Lewis and Cordova couldnâ€™t be reached for comment by deadline on Tuesday.

Douglas County Election results Zachary Silva THE WORLD

DOUGLAS COUNTY â€” Douglas County votes are in and as of Wednesday morning 32,839 ballots had been received for the 2020 Primary Election. In the 9th District Republican State Representative race, Reedsportâ€™s Boomer Wright picked up 99% of the 717 votes in Douglas County. In the uncontested race, Wright claimed 99% of the 6,930 votes across Douglas, Coos, Lane and Lincoln counties. On the Democratic side of the 9th District State Representative race, Cal Mukumoto recorded 68% of the 7,367 votes and leads Mark Daily. Douglas County voters followed the state trend in this race and saw 63% of the 579 voters vote for Mukumoto.

In ballot measure 20-306 â€“ a measure to improve facilities and safety at Lane Community College â€“ 57% of voters have voted yes through 100,728 votes. Residents in Benton, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties all voted on this measure. Fourteen Douglas County voters voted on this measure with seven against and seven in favor. In other Douglas County measures, 52% of voters voted against the Roseburg School District improvement plan; 55% were in favor of the Glendale School District bond; and 58% against the annexation of Canyonville into the Oregon State University extension service district. For statewide contested races, 42% of voters voted for Republican Jo Rae Perkins for Senator while 37% voted for Paul Romero Jr.

Democrat Peter DeFazio collected 81% of the US Representative 4th District votes while Doyle Canning received 16%. Republican Alex Skarlatos had 88% of the Douglas County votes for this position while Nelson Ijih had 11%. In the Secretary of State race, the Democratic side was close for county voting with Shemia Fagan receiving 39.30% of the vote and Mark Hass coming in at 37%. As of Wednesday morning Hass holds a lead of fewer than 4,000 votes statewide over Fagan. On the Republican Side Kim Thatcher led with 82% of the vote and Dave Stauffer had 17%. In the presidential primary, 97% of Douglas County Republicans voted for Donald Trump while 72% of Democrats voted for Joe Biden.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Being an informed voter On Election Day and any Oregon election, we want voters to know they can count on the League of Women Voters to provide unbiased, nonpartisan candidate and ballot measure information. Any qualified candidate across the state can submit material to our on-line Voters’ Guide, Vote411.org; have their information published in our English and Spanish publications; or participate in videotaped interviews where these are presented. We are very proud of our Leagues for stepping up to the challenges of safely conducting remote interviews. For the May primary, we have 124 videos, the “Video Voters’ Guides” (lwvor. org/video-voters-guide-prima-

ry-2020/) on our website. For voters in Coos County, interviews with candidates for U.S. Congressional District 4, and Oregon Representative District 9, plus a debate with candidates for Coos County Commissioner, can all be found at these websites: lwvcooscounty.org/elections.html and coosmediacenter.viebit.com. All this information is available to view from the comfort of your home – no risk, no inconvenience – just like Oregon’s mailin ballots. We hope that everyone is doing their part to become an informed voter and then exercising your right to vote. Alice Carlson, Co-President, LWVCC Rebecca Gladstone, President, LWVOR

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EUGENE — U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., released the following statement on H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act: “It’s clear that, as coronavirus has claimed tens of thousands of American lives and cost the American economy tens of millions of jobs, additional relief legislation is urgently needed. While this legislation is not perfect, Congressional Democrats have put forward a bill that will provide robust relief to state and local governments while supporting our frontline healthcare and public service workers. “This bill provides nearly $1 trillion to state, local and tribal governments who desperately need additional funding to pay the essential workers—healthcare providers, police, firefighters, transit workers, EMS, teachers, and others—who are keeping our communities safe through this crisis. Furthermore, it ensures that essential workers who have been on the front lines throughout this pandemic will receive hazard pay. “Throughout this crisis, Americans and businesses around the country have depended on a reliable Postal Service, especially customers in rural areas and seniors who count on six-day and door-to-door service for their mail and prescription medications. Unfortunately, the pandemic has threatened the survival of the USPS and placed its vital services for the millions who rely on it at risk. I’m pleased that the Heroes Act includes the $25 billion emergency appropriation that I called for to make up for lost revenues and help keep the agency operational. “I am in strong support of the safeguards this bill includes for election security, including expanding access to vote-by-mail and early voting. We must ensure that our elections can be carried out safely and securely despite this national crisis. Americans should never be forced to choose between their health and their fundamental right to vote. “In order to safely re-open our country, we must follow science and medical advice. That’s why I’m pleased this bill includes $75 billion for the widespread testing, contact tracing, and isolation measures that are needed in order to safely re-open our communities while lowering the risk of

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REP. PETER DEFAZIO re-infection. “I am especially proud that, as Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I authored a provision in the bill that requires flight attendants and passengers on airplanes, and passengers on Amtrak and mass transit to wear masks to reduce the risk of spreading infection. “Furthermore, I was able to include a provision that adjusts the cost-share for FEMA assistance to 100% paid by the federal government, ensuring that state, local and tribal governments are not saddled with extra bills as their own budgets are hammered by this crisis. When President Trump put FEMA in charge of the federal response to COVID-19, he claimed it was because the responsibility belonged to the federal government—this provision will force him to keep his word and eliminate the non-federal cost share that’s straining state and local budgets. “The first relief bill put forth by Senate Republicans would have given big corporations billions in handouts—funded by taxpayer dollars—with no accountability or commitment to protecting their workers over their CEOs. I’m proud that Congressional Democrats stood firm and negotiated a bill that put the needs of working families first. Now, as the Republican-controlled Senate continues to stonewall additional relief legislation even as the coronavirus crisis deepens, I am proud that the House has put together this critical aid package to stand up for and protect the lives and livelihoods of the American people.”

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Case At Powers Causes A Stir Charges Against J.H. Windon Cause His Arrest Alleged That He Took Infant Child From Mother — Angered Because Baby Is a Girl Justice of the Peace Zimmerman, of Powers, yesterday brought to the attention of District Attorney Hall a case at Powers which stirred up a good deal of indignation in the locality. Charges of unusual actions are made against J.H. Windon and Mr. Hall advised that he be arrested and bound over to await the action of the grand jury which will make a thorough investigation. According to the story, Windon’s wife gave birth to a baby girl. Windon it is said, was angered because he had one girl and wanted a boy baby and it was reported to the justice that he took the infant child away from the mother. The matter came up to the attention of neighbors who feared for the safety of the mother and child. Mrs. Windon was cared for by others and the child is also being looked after. Anonymous Attack On Hospital Made People Indignant Over Insinuations in Circular Spurs Progressive Citizens to Get Out and Vote to Enable Construction of Fine Institution Citizens generally were irate today over an anonymous circular which was put out, attacking the proposal to donate the former burial ground on Wireless Hill as site for a modern, fireproof hospital to be built by Sisters of Mercy and maintained by them. The circular simply bears the name of “Committee” and contains only insinuations. It is more of a reflection on the integrity of the members of the Marshfield city council than anyone else. Original Opposition Forgotten The circular loses sight of the original opposition that the opponents of using the site for a hospital objected to the old burial ground being so used. The fact that the old cemetery was left to become merely an undergrowth of brush and not maintained, was regarded as offsetting the alleged sentimental claim. Danger to Forests is Greater Now Season is Dry one and Fire Hazard is Big Forest Protection Week Begins in Few Days and All Expect to Observe It Next week is Forest Protection week, when everyone is expected to take special care to prevent forest fires. The woods are very much drier than usual at this time of the year and the forest fires it is feared will start much earlier. Even in Coos county where there is usually plenty of rain it is now very dry. Generally in this locality there is not much of a dry season until late in the summer and some year there is but very little fire danger, but this season it is different and right now it is easy to start fires.

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May 20, 1970 In Myrtle Point Town Hall Meeting to Air Business Climate MYRTLE POINT — A town hall meeting for residents of Myrtle Point and surrounding communities is scheduled for tonight and Thursday at 7 p.m. in Myrtle Crest School gym. The meeting is designed to give people of the community an opportunity to voice their opinions on several subjects involving industrial and retail business,

services and housing, education and youth and beautification and recreation. Wednesday’s topics will center around industrial and retail firms, with panelists Ron McNutt, Pete Peterson, Mitch Myers, Gene Mayberry, Robert Hogan and Robert Powrie; services and housing, panelists Frank Rema, Ben Nichols, Tony Anusich of North Bend, Merlyn Hathaway. Bay Area Hospital Sites Eyed An engineer with Oregon Board of Health arrived by plane today to make an on-site inspection of 13 prospective sites for a Bay Area hospital. H.M. Myrand, Health Facility Planning and Construction Division engineer, was accompanied by Bertis C. Rasco, with the firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, which is making the evaluation study of the sites for the hospital board. They were met at the airport by Rudy Juul, Bay Area hospital board member, who will visit the sites with the two men. In response to queries by The World, Myrand said federal funds to help with construction of hospital and health facilities are granted only after prior approval by local planning agencies whose function is to screen applications before the state acts on them. Federal funds for health facilities are distributed through the state board of health’s facility planning division, he said, and cannot go to any applicant without the local approval.

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May 20, 2005 LAWMAKERS REFUSE TO MOVE SOUTH SLOUGH EXPANSION LEGISLATION OUT OF COMMITTEE By Dan Schreiber, Staff Writer The House Land Use Committee has heard testimony regarding Senate Bill 857, which would expand the potential boundaries of the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. Committee Chair Bill Garrard, R-Klamath Falls, said the committee is divided equally on the matter. The bill will be approached with caution, Garrard has said, because of controversy circulating in Charleston, where some members of the business community have expressed fear of heightened government control in the unincorporated town. Mike Graybill, the manager of South Slough, has dismissed such claims. He argued during several meetings that the federal reserve has been a judicious neighbor to private landowners in the area proposed for growth, as well as in an expansive watershed boundary covering lands that drain water into the estuary. That area encompasses lands west to Seven Devils Road, east to U.S. Highway 101, north to Barview and south to Beaver Hill. Means selected for Fairgrounds Museum position As part of an effort to track a long legacy of the annual event, the Coos County Fair & Rodeo was built upon this week when a new position was created. The Fair Board appointed Myrtle Point resident Steven Means to be director of the Fairgrounds Museum, which is set to house among other items, a scaled model of the former International Paper Mill in Gardiner, a fair history display and video of the relatives of local town founders. Means will take charge of recruiting volunteers to staff the museum, which is planned to be open throughout the year for special events and by appointment. ------------------------------------These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository store in Marshfield HS courtesy of Coos Bay Schools and on The World newspaper website www.theworldlink.com.

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Births in United States fall to lowest number in 35 years NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years. The decline is the latest sign of a prolonged national “baby bust” that’s been going on for more than a decade. And some experts believe the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy will suppress the numbers further. “This unpredictable environment, and anxiety about the future, is going to make women think twice about having children,” said Dr. Denise Jamieson, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University. The latest numbers were released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which is considered preliminary, is based on a review of more than 99% of birth certificates issued last year. The CDC found the number of births

fell about 1% from 2018, to about 3.7 million. Birth rates continued to fall for teen moms and for women in their 20s. Aside from a one-year uptick in 2014, U.S. births have been falling every year since 2007, when a recession hit the country. The drop continued even after the economy rebounded. Experts say there are a number of causes, but chief among them are shifting attitudes about motherhood: Many women and couples delay childbearing and have fewer kids once they start. The economy is a factor, but not because of short-term cycles in hiring. Many jobs are low-paying and unstable, and that coupled with high rents and other factors have caused women and couples to be much more cautious about having kids, said Dr. John Santelli, a Columbia University professor of population and family health.

It’s unclear what will happen to births this year, said Brady Hamilton, the CDC report’s lead author. The impact of the last few months’ events won’t become clear in maternity wards until late this year or early next, he said. Santelli said it’s possible births will go up, at least among some groups. Access to birth control and abortion has become more difficult, and some homebound couples may find themselves with greater opportunity to conceive, he said. But others say it’s more likely births will plummet. The idea that there will be a lot of “coronababies” is “widely perceived as a myth,” said Hans-Peter Kohler, a University of Pennsylvania fertility researcher. The debate most demographers are having is not about whether there will be a decline, but whether it will be lasting, he said.

“The decline due to COVID-19 might be different given the extent and severity of the crisis, and the long-lasting uncertainty that is caused by it,” Kohler wrote in an email. Other highlights from the CDC report: — Birth rates fell last year for nearly all age groups up to 34 years old, but rose for women in their early 40s. — The birth rate for 15– to 19-yearolds dropped 5% from 2019. It’s fallen almost every year since 1991. — The cesarean delivery rate dropped to under 32%. — The percentage of infants born at less than 37 weeks of gestation inched up for the fifth year in a row, to more than 10%.

Oregon Supreme Court keeps virus restrictions in place PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Supreme Court has kept statewide virus restrictions in place by halting a judge’s order to end them in a lawsuit claiming the governor exceeded her authority when she shut down in-person religious services. Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew Shirtcliff ruled Monday that Gov. Kate Brown erred by not seeking the Legislature’s approval to extend her stay-at-home orders beyond a 28-day limit. Brown’s lawyers appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court, which just hours later put a hold on Shirtcliff’s decree until the high court’s justices can review the matter. Presiding Justice Thomas Balmer gave both sides until Friday to submit legal briefs. He did not give a timeline for a decision. The lower court judge had issued his opinion in response to a lawsuit filed earlier this month by 10 churches around Oregon that argued the state’s social distancing directives were unconstitutional. In a statement late Monday, Brown, a Democrat, praised the state Supreme Court action. “There are no shortcuts for us

to return to life as it was before this pandemic. Moving too quickly could return Oregon to the early days of this crisis, when we braced ourselves for hospitals to be overfilled,” she said. Kevin Mannix, an attorney representing businesses in the case, said Tuesday that he was encouraged that the state Supreme Court seemed to be taking the case seriously. Normally, briefings in cases before the court wouldn’t be due until June 1, he said. “Every day that the governor’s order remains in effect, people are prevented from being able to assemble peaceably, their free expression rights are limited … and most significantly, their freedom of religion rights are restricted,” he said. “This extraordinary power that she’s been exercising has a time limit on it.” In his opinion, Shirtcliff wrote that the damage to Oregonians and their livelihood was greater than the dangers presented by the coronavirus. He also noted that other businesses deemed essential, such as grocery stores, had been allowed to remain open even with large numbers of people present

and have relied on masks, social distancing and other measures to protect the public. “The governor’s orders are not required for public safety when plaintiffs can continue to utilize social distancing and safety protocols at larger gatherings involving spiritual worship,” he wrote. Courts in other states have ruled against similar orders. The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-athome order last week, ruling that his administration overstepped its authority when it extended the order for another month without consulting legislators. A federal judge in North Carolina on Saturday sided with conservative Christian leaders and blocked the enforcement of restrictions that Gov. Roy Cooper ordered affecting indoor religious services during the pandemic. The order from Judge James C. Dever III came days after two churches, a minister and a Christian revival group filed a federal lawsuit seeking to immediately block enforcement of rules covering religious services within the Democratic governor’s executive orders.

Oregon unemployment reaches highest mark on record SALEM (AP) — Numbers released Tuesday show Oregon’s unemployment rate soared to a “catastrophic” 14.2% in April, marking the deepest recession the state has experienced since it began keeping records in 1939. The number of unemployed Oregonians rose by 227,530 to reach 300,420 in April. The state lost 266,600 jobs in the first two months of the coronavirus pandemic, going from a near-record-low unemployment rate of 3.5% in March to the current high. The leisure and hospitality industry took the biggest hit and lost 54% of its jobs within a month. Still, the massive job losses don’t fully reflect the impact on the economy of the statewide stay-at-home

orders issued by Gov. Kate Brown to slow the spread of the disease, said Anna Johnson, a senior analyst with the Oregon Employment Department. “While these numbers make for shocking historical records, they cannot totally capture the economic trauma so many Oregonians are experiencing at this time,” Johnson said. Other industries hit hardest in April were health care and social assistance, retail, professional and business services and government jobs. The U.S. unemployment rate rose from 4.4% in March to 14.7% in April. The next statewide unemployment figures will be released June 16 and will

cover job losses in May. More than 3,725 people in Oregon have tested positive for COVID-19 and at least 140 Oregonians have died from the disease, according to the Oregon Health Authority. Two additional deaths were reported Tuesday involving a 70-year-old woman in Umatilla County and a 69-year-old man in Linn County. Both had underlying medical conditions, the authority said. The virus causes mild to moderate symptoms in most patients, and the vast majority recover. But it is highly contagious and can cause severe illness and death in some patients, particularly the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.

PORTLAND (AP) — The University of Portland is planning to reopen for its fall term. University officials said Tuesday it’s planning to open on Aug. 17. In-person classes will resume on Aug. 24 after a week of campus move-ins, orientations, coursework in-

troductions and other training sessions, KOIN-TV reported. The university says its traditional fall break in October will be eliminated and all in-person classes will end by Nov. 25 ahead of Thanksgiving. Final exams will be taken online. University President Rev. Mark L. Poorman said the

on-campus experience will be very different for students with strict health and safety protocols including social distancing, sanitization measures and face masks. Three task forces will create and execute a full plan for the university’s reopening.

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DEATH NOTICES Victor “Vic” Logo - 71, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel. Ronald F. Kasper - 81, of Bandon died May 4, 2020 in Bandon. The family hopes to announce and hold a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. View the whole obituary at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

OBITUARY Mildred Elizabeth Allison November 26, 1921 – May 16, 2020

Mildred Elizabeth Allison (Zaleha) was born November 26, 1921 to John Zaleha and Elizabeth Zaleha (Kachmar) in Belle Valley, Ohio. Mildred was married to Laurence Allison for 63 years, most of which were spent in North Bend. She loved the outdoors, gardening, and reading.

Mildred was vital and alert up to the last of her 98 years. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Anita, of Naples, Fla. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, and 8 siblings. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In Louisiana, however, a federal judge refused a minister’s request to temporarily halt Gov. John Bel Edwards’ stay-at-home order, which expired that same day. The ruling by the county judge in Oregon turned on the legal mechanism Brown used to issue her orders. The plaintiffs allege — and the judge agreed — that they were issued under a statute pertaining to public health emergencies, not an older provision that addresses natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes or floods. The public health statute contains the 28-day time limit, while the other would give Brown broader powers but is not relevant in the current situation, said Kevin Mannix, who is representing business owners in the case. California, Washington state and New York — where governors have repeatedly extended coronavirus restrictions — give their governors more power in public health emergencies, but Oregon law puts a specific clock on those “extraordinary powers,” he said. “Maybe other states will take a lesson from us in the future

about what to do about public health emergencies,” Mannix said. “We’ve thought about it, we’ve balanced the powers of the governor with the powers of the people and their representatives.” Brown declared a statewide state of emergency due to the virus on March 8 and has issued multiple executive orders since then, including the closure of all schools, nonessential businesses and a ban on dine-in service at restaurants and bars. Earlier this month, Brown extended the order another 60 days until July 6. All but a handful of Oregon counties, however, got the state’s approval to begin loosening those restrictions last Friday. Also Tuesday in a separate case, a federal judge denied an emergency injunction on Brown’s stay-athome orders sought by a coalition of nine businesses and one nonprofit. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane found the plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed on their federal constitutional claims.

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren Woman’s focus on fitness is hard for friend to bear DEAR ABBY: I’ve been friends with “Lorraine” for 30 years. Actually, the friendship is kind of one-sided because she bugs the hell out of me. She’s a super-skinny health nut who constantly posts health advice and “uplifting” mantras on social media. Her Instagram feed is filled with pictures of her bland-looking vegan food and her doing yoga poses or running 5Ks in midriff tops so we can all see her six-pack abs. She regularly donates blood plasma and posts pictures of that, too. Dining with her is embarrassing because she grills the waiters on how the food is prepared, even in vegan restaurants that list all ingredients. She comes off -- to me, anyway -- as thinking she has every facet of life figured out. She has been married twice to two jerks, keeps breaking and making up with “Harry,” a seemingly nice guy, because he’s fat (he’s slightly plump yet attractive) and drinks too much (not sure about that). Her son, whom she treated as an annoyance and inconvenience when he was young, is now a gun-toting drug dealer. I’m not perfect (I know I’m lazy, impatient and drink too much), but I don’t portray myself as otherwise. My husband, a nicer person than I am, doesn’t understand my resentment of Lorraine and keeps reminding me how much she loves me. She does. We’re both in our 50s, but I feel like I’ve outgrown our friendship. By the way, I don’t think I’m jealous of her because I’m very happy in my marriage and feel that I am more attractive than she is (despite outweighing her). Must I stay friends with Lorraine? If not, how do I end it? -- CANCELING HER IN KANSAS CITY DEAR CANCELING: It appears you have a love/hate relationship with Lorraine. Nothing is wrong with you, and no law says you must maintain a friendship with her. When contact becomes more of an annoyance than a pleasure, many people begin editing their circle of acquaintances. The way to end your relationship with her would be to make yourself less available when she calls or wants to get together. If

she asks you why, explain that you have fewer of the same interests than you used to, while omitting the part about her sixpack abs. DEAR ABBY: I am a widow. My husband passed away three years ago after 43 years of marriage. I met a widower who was also married for 43 years. His wife passed five years ago. My grown children and grandchildren refuse to accept him. My therapist and psychiatrist tell me to stand my ground because I’m in love with him, as he is with me. Even my priest, who officiated at my husband’s funeral, said I should consider this relationship as heaven-sent. We get along beautifully, and it breaks my heart that my family wants me to choose between him or them. I am devastated over this because this is not how my family is. We are in love and although I love my family with all of my heart, I don’t think they have the right to gang up against me. May I have your opinion on this? -DEVASTATED MOTHER DEAR DEVASTATED: What a painful situation. You say this isn’t how your family is. Open your eyes, dear lady, and recognize that this is EXACTLY who they are. Then open up your ears and pay attention to the psychiatrist and the therapist you are paying good money for, as well as your priest. My opinion is you must live your life, and my advice is to GET ON WITH IT. ----------------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. To receive a collection of Abby’s most memorable -- and most frequently requested -- poems and essays, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby -- Keepers Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wendy Williams is taking a break from her daytime talk show to receive treatment for a previously announced health condition. Williams has has been experiencing fatigue because of symptoms from Graves’ disease, a spokesperson for “The Wendy Williams Show” said Monday. As a precautionary measure, the

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spokesperson said, Williams is taking time off from the show that she’s been taping remotely from her home in New York City during the pandemic. “We look forward to welcoming Wendy back soon and continuing the Wendy@ Home shows,” according to a statement from the show. No return date has been announced.

Reruns of Williams’ show will air during her absence. In 2018, Williams announced that she had Graves’ disease, which leads to the overproduction of thyroid hormones and can cause wide-ranging symptoms and affect overall health. Her show stopped production for several weeks at that time, and it was on hiatus

again early last year as Williams dealt with the disorder and a shoulder injury. In October 2017, Williams fainted on stage during her show, saying later she became overheated while wearing a bulky Halloween costume.

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Murder rocks a Cape Cod resort community in Starz’s ‘Hightown’ A life of hedonism is about to catch up to Jackie Quinones. As played by Monica Raymund (“Chicago Fire,” “Lie to Me”) in the Starz drama “Hightown,” premiering Sunday, May 17, she’s a National Marine Fisheries Services agent in the raucous LGBTQ resort town of Provincetown, Mass., who drinks too much, snorts too much and has too many casual hook-ups with other women. But that changes when she’s involved in a DUI crash that forces her into rehab to avoid a jail sentence. Her life becomes even more complicated when she finds a young woman’s body washed up on the beach, presumably another casualty of Cape Cod’s opioid epidemic. Joining the investigation, she must contend with Sergeant Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale, “24”), an abrasive member of the Cape’s Interagency Narcotics Unit, who isn’t afraid to cross lines.

He believes the murder is somehow connected to incarcerated drug lord Frankie Cuevas (Amaury Nolasco, “Prison Break”), so he gets close with Frankie’s baby mama Renee (Riley Voelkel, “The Originals”), a stripper. As the lives of these and other characters involved in the murder run together, the toll that addictions can exact become apparent. It’s a story series creator/executive producer Rebecca Cutter drew from many of her own experiences. “At Cape Cod I grew up going to Provincetown in the summers,” she says. “My husband’s from there. His father is a Fisheries Service agent. So certainly a lot of the background elements. I have been touched by opioid use around me. I’m sober myself. So there’s many elements from my life. “But the character of Jackie really did sort of come to me in a vision,” she continues. “And

I say that sincerely, like really it hit me. And that’s not me. And that’s the creative process, is creating that person and using the elements of myself that work and then letting a brilliant actress take it from there and inhabit it and make her real.” And Raymund was all too willing to oblige. In Jackie, she embraced the chance to play someone who is fighting her way back from rock bottom, an acting challenge and a role that she regards as “a gift.” “This role is really about ... battling my inner demons,” she says, “trying to find redemption, trying to fill something within me that I can’t fill. I don’t have a whole person yet. I’m exploring that as the character of Jackie. ... And all of the characters, even though it’s centering around murder, we’re with these characters all throughout and see how they intersect. So, this story ... is the real deal.”

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/HJDO Notices BEFORE JUDGE MARY J. DEITS, APPOINTED SETTLEMENT CZAR BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY DIANA V. BUSSMANN, Plaintiff, vs. BUSSMANN BROTHERS, an Oregon Partnership aka BUSSMANN BROS., Defendant. CASE NO. 18CV18224 NOTICE OF AUCTION OF REAL PROPERTY (92969 Childers Road, Sixes, 320.17 Acres) Receivership real property located at 92969 Childers Road, Sixes, Oregon shall be sold on May 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. pursuant to auction. All bidders must pre-qualify by written application to the Settlement Czar addressed to the Receiver, Attorney Ted Fitzgerald, 21225 Carpenterville Road, Brookings, Oregon 97415. Bidder pre-qualification shall require preliminary written proof by the potential bidder of it’s financial capacity to close the proposed transaction, the adequacy of which must be determined by the Settlement Czar. Application for bidder approval and documentation supporting bidder pre-qualification shall be submitted to Settlement Czar not less than 3 days prior to the auction date. Bidder pre-qualification financial documentation shall remain confidential and shall not be disclosed to other bidders or third parties, except as necessary to accomplish the closing of sale. Each qualified bidder shall make a registration deposit with the Receiver. The registration deposit shall consist of $100,000 cash. The Receiver shall initiate a conference call for the purpose of conducting the auction which shall take place on May 22, 2020 at 10 a.m. All qualified bidders preapproved by the Settlement Czar may participate in the auction. The initial bid shall be in the amount of not less than $1,580,000.000. Upon commencement of the auction, further bids may be made and will be accepted at not less than $10,000 increments from the prior bid. Such minimum bid amount may be adjusted or modified during auction in the Settlement Czar’s sole and absolute discretion. All bids shall be regarding payment in cash only. Only cash shall be accepted for registration deposit, earnest money, and payment

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NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 6th day of May, 2020. Jeffrey Fletcher Personal Representative Published: May 6, 13 & 20, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 283962)

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at the City of Coquille Planning Department, or on the City’s website under “Public Works Planning.” For more information contact the Coquille Planning Department at (541) 396-2115 or visit the City’s website at www. cityofcoquille.org. Published: May 20, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 285390)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of CAROL J. FLETCHER, Deceased. Case No. 20PB02810

Bridge In "The Faerie Queen," Edmund Spenser wrote, "So double was his pains, so double be his praise." This is only fair; and it can apply in a bridge deal -- like today's. How should South play in three notrump after West leads the heart queen? South had a close bid over his partner's takeout double. He was a little strong for one no-trump and a little weak for two notrump. He compromised by jumping to two spades, showing 9-11 points and at least four spades. North's cue-bid of three hearts was game-forcing and strongly suggested three-card spade support. With four spades, North would have raised. When South showed his heart stopper, North was

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happy to pass. South had six top tricks: one spade, two hearts, one diamond and two clubs. From the bidding, it was likely that West held the spade king-queen and club queen. But were the spades or the clubs breaking 3-3? Declarer found a line that allowed him to test both suits. After winning the first trick with his heart king, South led a spade: queen, ace. West won the next trick with the spade king and exited with a low heart to dummy's ace. Dummy's spade 10 was cashed, but West discarded a heart. Now came a club to the ace and the club jack: queen, king. When declarer played a club to his 10, both opponents followed. So a diamond to the ace allowed South to cash dummy's club six for his ninth trick. If West had turned up with two or four clubs, South would have exited with a heart, hoping to force West to lead away from the diamond king.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 Weigh the pros and cons of every move you want to make this year. If you let your emotions take charge, it will tempt you to act prematurely. Unrealistic goals or expectations will work against you. Assess situations and expand your interests based on what's best for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Discipline will get you where you want to go. Whether it's a work-related or personal victory you are after, your focus and determination will affect the outcome. GEMINI (May 21June 20) -- Be aware of what others are doing. Someone you deal with won't have your back when you need support. Don't let disappointment bring you down. Be prepared to do things on your own. CANCER (June 21July 22) -- A different approach to a pending problem is favored. Limit how much you spend and don't commit to something you cannot provide. An offer will come with some troubling baggage. Make positive adjustments before you proceed. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Handle a sensitive issue carefully. If you act impulsively, you will have trouble reaching your objective. Charm and reaching out to someone who owes you a favor will pay off. VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22) -- Collaborating with people who have similar goals will speed things up and encourage success. Distance yourself from anyone causing

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Libby Rural Fire Protection District, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held at the offices of Wall & Wall CPAs; 750 Central Avenue Suite 102; Coos Bay, Oregon. The meeting will take place on the 28th day of May 2020 at 8:00 am. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 28, 2020 at the Wall & Wall P.C., Certified Public Accountants, 750 Central Avenue Suite 102, Coos Bay, Oregon, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. Published: May 9 & 20, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 283463) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Coquille Planning Commission will hold a public hearing via telephone conference call at 6:00 P.M. on June 8, 2020; to join the meeting via telephone, please dial (669) 900-6833 and enter access code 82789105045 when prompted. The Planning Commission will hear the following matters: (1) Resolution 2020-

problems or looking for an argument. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Information that interests you will come your way. Before you spread the word, verify the facts. Your reputation will depend on what you do and say. Self-improvement is encouraged. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Adjustments will help ward off an unnecessary argument. Joint finances or shared expenses will be a problem if you and your partner don't have the same values and ethics. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Evaluate the way other people treat you and how well you are taking care of yourself. Put your health and well-being first. Walk away from debilitating situations. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A change will be useful for you. Adjust your schedule to include the things that bring you the most joy. Don't forgo what's best for you just to appease others. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Stick close to home and take care of personal matters. Don't be fooled by what others do or say, or get into a senseless argument over something that you cannot change. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Refuse to give someone who has disappointed you a chance to do so again. Focus on what you can do to make your life and environment better. ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Seize the moment and take control. If you want something done, do it yourself. Don't let the changes or decisions that others make disrupt your plans. Aim for stability, not for chaos.

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285151 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the South Coast Education Service District will be held on June 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm at 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay, Oregon. Due to the coronavirus/COVID 19 statewide restrictions, and in keeping with the efforts of social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus/COVID 19, the meeting will be conducted virtually with minimal staff attending in person. To attend the meeting virtually the link can be found at: www.scesd.k12.or.us/board-of-directors/ or contact kathleeŶm@scesd.k12.or.us or call ϱϰϭ-266-3951 for more information. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 as approved by the South Coast Education Service District Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at South Coast Education Service District, 1350 Teakwood, Coos Bay, Oregon between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or online at www.scesd.k12.or.us. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year. Contact:

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TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Beginning Fund Balance Current Year Property Taxes, other than Local Option Taxes Current Year Local Option Property Taxes Other Revenue from Local Sources Revenue from Intermediate Sources Revenue from State Sources Revenue from Federal Sources Interfund Transfers All Other Budget Resources Total Resources

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount Last Year 2018-19 $2,720,402 3,678,141 0 3,420,573 2,258,001 2,207,916 669,539 10,538,207 40,001 $25,532,779

Email: tennealw@scesd.k12.or.us

Adopted Budget This Year 2019-20 $3,859,364 3,932,848 0 3,125,405 2,764,223 2,346,667 831,411 14,421,132 0 $31,281,050

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Salaries $5,284,753 Other Associated Payroll Costs 2,980,381 Purchased Services 1,692,249 Supplies & Materials 494,396 Capital Outlay 26,447 Other Objects (except debt service & interfund transfers) 1,394,790 Debt Service* 0 Interfund Transfers* 10,538,207 Operating Contingency 0 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance & Reserves 3,121,556 $25,532,779 Total Requirements

Approved Budget Next Year 2020-21 $3,920,138 4,090,162 0 3,600,427 4,325,141 2,991,734 1,014,667 14,997,977 0 $34,940,246

$6,077,185 4,151,985 2,519,371 653,221 82,227 1,998,220 50,000 14,410,132 838,709 500,000 $31,281,050

$6,985,349 4,917,392 3,658,577 748,801 85,516 2,225,097 52,000 14,997,977 749,538 520,000 $34,940,246

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY FUNCTION 1000 Instruction $4,788,549 $6,720,294 $8,307,722 FTE 69.75 75.79 86.08 2000 Support Services 6,321,221 7,550,915 8,810,557 FTE 40.25 42.65 44.24 3000 Enterprise & Community Service 0 0 254,453 FTE 0 0 1.2 4000 Facility Acquisition & Construction 0 0 0 FTE 0 0 0 5000 Other Uses 763,246 1,200,000 1,248,000 5100 Debt Service* 0 50,000 52,000 5200 Interfund Transfers* 10,538,207 14,421,132 14,997,977 6000 Contingency 0 838,709 749,538 3,121,556 500,000 520,000 7000 Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance Total Requirements $25,532,779 $31,281,050 $34,940,246 Total FTE 110 118.44 131.52 * not included in total 5000 Other Uses. To be appropriated separately from other 5000 expenditures. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING ** This budget finds us in the second year of the biennium and in the middle of the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. Unfortunately, with the shuttering of most of Oregon’s business and the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe, orders, economists now predict a very uncertain financial future. What was a promising year with a stable state school fund and an unprecedented infusion of resources from the SSA has now become an unclear budgetary future for schools. State guidance has suggested that schools budget using the initial forecast while they are developing contingency plans for the eventual cuts that will befall the district. This will allow districts to have budget authority for the coming year and at the same time it is important to be realistic. With a combination of budgeting using initial projections and reducing new budgets to a minimum this budget will give us both budget authority and appropriate budget parameters to move forward in a very ambiguous 2020-2021 funding year.

Permanent Rate Levy (Rate Limit .4432 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 0.4432 0 $0 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1 $0 $0 $557,469 $557,469

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Rate or Amount Imposed 0.4432 0 $0

Rate or Amount Approved 0.4432 0 $0

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $0 $0

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DeFazio will face off against Skarlatos in November The World

90,300 votes (84.2%) overall, while Democratic opponent Doyle Canning received 1,248 votes (16.51%) in Coos County and 16,010 (14.93%) overall. DeFazio will run against a new Republican opponent in November, Alek Skarlatos, who received 6,622 votes (87.96%) in Coos County and 66,641 (86.56% overall), winning over Republican opponent Nelson Ijih, who received 833 votes

AMY MOSS STRONG The World

OREGON — With unofficial totals reported by the Coos County Elections Office, voters have chosen the candidates for U.S. Representative who will run off in the November General Election. In the 4th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., secured 6,189 votes (81.88%) in Coos County and

(11.07%) in Coos County and 9,643 (12.53%) overall. DeFazio was first elected to Congress in 1986 and is now the longest serving House member in Oregon’s history. “I am grateful to Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District for their continued steadfast support for the work that I’ve been doing to represent our shared values in Washington, D.C,” said DeFazio in a statement. “I pledge

to continue to fight for issues that matter the most to Oregon families and to help our country move through and recover from the COVID-19 crisis. As chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I will continue to advance my 21st century transportation plan that will help our country rebuild our economy by creating millions of high-earning family-wage jobs and transition our country away

from fossil fuels.” Skarlatos is a former Oregon National Guardsman who completed a nine-month deployment in Afghanistan in 2015. He also issued a statement following Tuesday’s election. He is known for stopping an armed terrorist, along with four others, on a Paris-bound train traveling from Amsterdam to Paris in August 2015. Editor’s Note: See more of this story at www.theworldlink.com.

Contested election results for Coos, Curry and Douglas counties and statewide races (results as of 6 a.m. Wednesday)

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Appeals Court, Position 11

Votes Pct.

President

Democratic Joseph R. Biden Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren Tulsi Gabbard Write-In Republican Party Donald J. Trump Write-In

5,252 69.84 1,107 14.72 504 6.70 269 3.58 388 5.16 7,868 96.26 306 3.74

7,604 40.01 5,110 26.89 3,097 16.30 2,575 13.55 551 2.90 68 0.36

6,595 97.30 183 2.70 3,201 343.15 2,376 32.03 1,245 16.78 532 7.17 64 0.86

North Bend Charter Amendment requiring vote for fees Yes 2,674 76.14 No 838 23.86

6,189 81.88 1,248 16.51 122 1.61

North Bend Public Safety Fee Reduction Yes 2,057 58.09 No 1,484 41.91

Measure 6-176

Measure 6-177

6,622 87.96 833 11.07 73 0.97

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Douglas County

Votes Pct.

President

Democratic Party Joseph R. Biden Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren Tulsi Gabbard Write-In Republican Party Donald J. Trump Write-In

State Senator, 1st District

6,300 70,24 1,321 14.73 563 6.28 309 3.45 476 5.31 16,315 3.21 541 3.21

U.S. Senator

Democratic Party Kat Stone 1,579 68.92 Les Goodrich 654 28.55 Write-in 58 2.53 Republican Party Dallas Heard 2,971 99.00 Write-in30 1.00

Democratic Party Jeff Merkley Write-in Republican Party Jo Rae Perkins Paul J. Romero, Jr. Robert Schwartz John Verbeek Write-in

State Rep 9th District

2,547 64.64 1,312 33.30 81 2.06

8,252 96.92 262 3.08 6,526 41.96 5,805 37.32 1,809 11.63 1,300 8.36 113 0.73

Democratic Party Peter DeFazio Doyle E. Canning Write-in Republican Party Alek Skarlatos Nelson Ijih Write-in

3,682 98.77 46 1.23 9,987 61.52 6,178 38.06

Secretary of State

Doyle Elizabeth Canning 435 15.33 Write-in 26 0.92 Republican Party Alek Skarlatos 2,741 88.02 Nelson Ijih 350 11.24 Write-in 23 0.74

Democratic Party Shemia Fagan 3,328 39.30 Mark D. Hass 3,128 36.93 Jamie McLeod-Skinner 1,830 21.61 Write-in 183 2.16 Republican Party Kim Thatcher 12,826 82.66 Dave W. Stauffer 2,597 16.74 Write-in 94 0.61

Secretary of State

Democratic Party Shemia Fagan 1,101 41.74 Jamie McLeod-Skinner 835 31.65 Mark D. Hass 653 25.51 Write-in 29 1.10 Republican Party Kim Thatcher 2,624 84.62 Dave W. Stauffer 458 14.77 Write-in 19 .61

State Senator, 1st District

Democratic Party Kat Stone Les Goodrich Write-in Republican Party Dallas Heard Write-in

3,560 73.34 1,149 23.67 145 2.99 9,962 99.06 95 0.94

State Senator, 1st District

Democratic Party Kat Stone Les Goodrich Write-in Republican Party Dallas Heard Write-in

State Rep, 9th District

Democratic Party Cal Mukumoto Mark Daily Write-in Republican Party Boomer Wright Write-in

367 63.39 208 35.92 4 0.69 714 99.58 3 0.42

Thomas A Balmer Van Pounds Write-in

15,582 60.47 10,037 38.95 148 0.57

Joel Devore Kyle L. Krohn Write-in

13,869 54.75 11,312 44.65 151 0.60

Democratic Party Peter DeFazio

Votes Pct.

President

Democratic Party Joseph Biden Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren Tulsi Gabbard Write-in Republican Party Donald Trump Write-in

3,327 96.69 114 3.31 2,626 98.46 41 1.54

Democratic Party Jeff Merkley Write-in Republican Party Jo Rae Perkins Paul Romero Robert Schwartz John Verbeek

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7,307 70.78 2,767 26.80 250 2.42 16,983 99.02 168 0.98 14,492 98.02 293 1.98 11,413 98.39 187 1.61

State Rep 1st District

Democratic Party Calla Felicity Write-in Republican Party David Brock Smith Write-in

4,958 97.27 139 2.73 8,802 99.13 77 0.87

State Rep 9th District

Democratic Party Cal Mukumoto Mark Daily Write-in Republican Party Boomer Wright Write-in

4,982 67.63 2,259 30.66 126 1.71 6,860 98.99 70 1.01

Secretary of State

Democratic Party Mark Hass 177,174 35.96 Shemia Fagan 174,014 35.32 Jamie McLeod-Skinner 137,710 27.95 Write-in 3,844 .78 Republican Party Kim Thatcher 259,306 85.06 David Stauffer 42,477 13.93 Write-in 3,062 1.00

Supreme Court Position 1

Thomas Balmer Van Pounds Write-in

627,986 71.52 246,574 28.08 3,548 0.40

Joel Devore Kyle Krohn Write-in

494,454 58.19 351,920 41.41 3,400 0.40

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66,641 85.56 9,643 12.53 704 0.91

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Democratic Party Melissa Cribbins Write-in Republican Party Dick Anderson Write-in

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148,040 48.98 91,640 30.32 34,259 11.33 24,650 8.16

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State Senator 1st District

Democratic Party Kat Stone Les Goodrich Write-in Republican Party Dallas Heard Write-in

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Democratic Party Peter DeFazio Doyle E. Canning Write-in Republican Party Alek Skarlatos Nelson Ijih Write-in

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354,108 67.43 101,565 19.34 49,400 9.41 9,026 1.72 11,039 2.10

US Senator

US Representative, 4th District 2,376 83.75

3,477 53.68 2,989 46.15 11 0.17

Statewide Results

2,175 75.92 347 12.11 169 5.90 71 2.48 103 3.60

U.S. Senator

15,013 88.52 1,845 10.88 102 0.60

Joel Devore Kyle L. Krohn Write-in

position 2

Votes Pct.

7,595 81.45 1,542 16.54 188 2.02

4,289 65.13 2,281 34.64 15 0.23

John Herzog 2,863 37.82 Sue Gold 2,853 37.68 Shelia Megson 1,825 24.11 Write-in 30,.40

President

1,421 45.43 1,037 33.15 394 12.60 256 8.18 20 0.64

Thomas A Balmer Van Pounds Write-in

Curry County Commissioner,

Curry County Democratic Party Joseph R. Biden Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren Tulsi Gabbard Write-In Republican Party Donald J. Trump Write-In

2,736 98.92 30 1.08

Appeals Court, Position 11

1,592 66.81 758 31.81 33 1.38

Supreme Court, Position 1

Democratic Party Jeff Merkley Write-in Republican Party Jo Rae Perkins Paul J. Romero, Jr. Robert Schwartz John Verbeek Write-in

US Representative, 4th District

Supreme Court, Position 1

Thomas A Balmer Van Pounds

Robert (Bob) Main Katy Eymann Sam Schwarz Pam Lewis Edward R. Cordova Write-in

Coos County local option tax to replace 911 system Yes 12,445 62.09 No 7,598 37.91

Democratic Party Mark D. Hass 2,620 38.55 Shemia Fagan 2,523 37.12 Jamie McLeod-Skinner 1,513 22.26 Write-in 140 2.06 Republican Party Kim Thatcher 6,114 82.22 Dave W. Stauffer 1,258 16.92 Write-in 64 0.86

Democratic Party Cal Mukumoto Mark Daily Write-in Republican Party Boomer Wright Write-in

8,547 54.00 7,227 45.66 53 0.33

Measure 6-178

US Representative, 4th District

Democratic Party Peter DeFazio Doyle E. Canning Write-in Republican Party Alek Skarlatos Nelson Ijih Write-in

Joel DeVore Kyle L. Krohn Write-in

Coos County Commissioner

U.S. Senator

Democratic Party Jeff Merkley Write-in Republican Party Jo Rae Perkins Paul J. Romero, Jr. Robert Schwartz John Verbeek Write-in

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anyone near the river to seek higher ground following “castastrophic dam failures” at the Edenville Dam, about 140 miles north of Detroit, and the Sanford Dam, about seven miles downriver. The evacuations come as Michigan remains under a stay-athome order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, said downtown

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to take advantage of this offer. State restrictions Coos County is expected to move into Phase 2 of reopening by July, which would allow gatherings of up to 100 people. Mayor Joe Benetti suggested that, perhaps, the city could somehow arrange small

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Warren, who both suspended their campaigns earlier in the year. President Donald Trump, who was unop-

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is disappointed because this vote means the “city will have to make tough decisions on the level of services we can provide to citizens in North Bend.” As described in the ballot summary on Measure 6-177, this decision means the public safety funding may be reduced by $785,000, resulting in the

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Midland, a city of 42,000 about 8 miles downstream from the Sanford Dam, faced an especially serious flooding threat. Dow Chemical Co.’s main plant sits on the city’s riverbank. “In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water,” the governor said during a late Tuesday briefing. “We are anticipating an historic high water level.” Steve Carlson, 61, said he and his wife, Patty, fled their Midland home about

8:30 p.m. Tuesday on their own accord after an evacuation order was issued for large swath of the city and they noticed neighborhood creeks were spilling over local roads, threatening some homes. “They had risen a lot and the worst was yet to come,” he said Wednesday morning. One couple who lives in their neighborhood decided to stay put, but Carlson said everyone else evacuated themselves from the area. They spent the night in a

hotel. He said they’ve been wearing face masks in the hotel to protect themselves from the coronavirus. “The hotel was very happy to be see people coming in. There were refugees coming in,” he said with a laugh. Further down the Tittabawassee River, communities in Saginaw County were on alert for flooding, with a flash flood watch in effect Wednesday. “It’s going to continue downriver,” Sara Pampreen, a weather service meteo-

rologist, said Wednesday morning. “Just exactly how much, that’s the question.” Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Midland County and urged residents threatened by the flooding to find a place to stay with friends or relatives or to seek out one of several shelters that opened across the county. She encouraged people to do their best to take precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, such as wearing a face covering and observing social distancing “to the

best of your ability.” “This is unlike anything we’ve seen in Midland County,” she said. “If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now.” Emergency responders went door-to-door early Tuesday morning warning residents living near the Edenville Dam of the rising water. Some residents were able to return home, only to be told to leave again following the dam’s breach several hours later.

gatherings of 100 people or under to watch the show. However, city staffers asserted that it was impossible to maintain social distancing within the larger groups — which is still required in Phase 2 — or to enforce group sizes. Further, City Manager Rodger Craddock said, there simply wasn’t enough space to accommodate the numbers of people who normally attend the event, even if they were separated. While it was suggest-

ed the council could postpone the decision until later, Councilwoman Stephanie Kilmer said that several surrounding municipalities have canceled their displays already. Bandon recently canceled its display, as did Reedsport, which is held in Winchester Bay. She suggested that if Coos Bay held the event, larger-than-normal crowds would flock to the area. The council discussed the possibility of postpon-

ing the display until Labor Day, but Fire Chief Mark Anderson felt this was unwise. Labor Day is later in the fire season and drier conditions could raise the fire risk. Additionally, as he stated, Governor Kate Brown has asserted that social distancing restrictions for large events would not be lifted until either a vaccine or a reliable treatment for the virus were developed. Anderson suggested that the earliest these might

be available was October. Other estimates have asserted the pandemic could continue into 2022. Until restrictions are lifted, an event the size of Fireworks over the Bay would not be feasible. Safer celebrations Though the council voted unanimously to cancel the event, Councilman Carmen Matthews suggested that the city celebrate the occasion in a different way that would allow for

social distancing. The council did not decide on what this celebration may entail, but Benetti asked staff to work with council members to come up with an alternative. Several council members volunteered and made suggestions. Matthews suggested that firetrucks could drive through the city. Other council members suggested the trucks play the national anthem or distribute American flags.

posed, won the Oregon GOP presidential contest. In the Republican Senate primary, Jo Rae Perkins won. Perkins will face Democratic incumbent Sen. Jeff Merkley. Two Democratic state senators were virtually

tied in their bid to be their party’s candidate for secretary of state, the second-highest state office in Oregon. Sens. Shemia Fagan and Mark Hass were ahead of Jamie McLeod-Skinner, who ran unsuccessfully against

Walden in 2018 as the Democratic candidate. State Sen. Kim Thatcher appeared headed to an easy win to be the GOP candidate for secretary of state. One local race is garnering national attention. Voters in metropolitan

Portland appeared to be approving taxes on personal income and business profits that would raise $2.5 billion over a decade to fight homelessness. The ballot measure was planned before the pandemic reduced the U.S.

economy to tatters. How voters in the liberal city react amid the pandemic will be instructive for other West Coast cities struggling to address burgeoning homeless populations as other sources of revenue dry up.

elimination of police services from 11 p.m.-7 a.m. This vote will also reduce detective staffing by 50 percent, and eliminate police responses to “many civil and criminal occurrences such as non-injury traffic crashes, trespass with no other crime, thefts under $25 and medical calls.” “I’m thankful to everyone who worked so hard on the ballot measure and value our public safety,”

Engelke said. “… The next step is to revisit the budgets we are working on that restarts July 1.” Meanwhile, Measure 6-176 saw a flood of “Yes” votes. As of 12 a.m. on Wednesday, 76.1% - 2,674 ballots - voted “Yes” to require the City Council to put any future fee increases out for voter approval. A total of 23.8% voted “No” with 838 ballots. Seeing Measure 6-176 pass by this margin, Rose

said “Voters of North Bend came out the winner because it confirms the right of the voter to determine how the money is spent and how the city collects money from them.” Measure 6-176 asked voters, “Shall the power to add or increase fees be removed from the City Council to the citizens by popular vote?” This “Yes” vote will amend the city charter

to require that any decision to raise or add North Bend taxes, fees or other revenue-generating mechanisms be decided by popular vote during either a May or November election. “… It’s going to really hamstring the council on making effective and timely decisions,” Engelke said, but also encouraged North Bend citizens to become involved with city government. “There

are open positions for several committees, including the budget committee.” The 2020 primary election results will be certified 20 days from May 19. This means the Election’s Office is contacting voters with challenged ballots, or ballots without signatures, as well as collecting ballots mailed to the wrong county. Some of the numbers on these two measures may change.

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Belmont Stakes will be June 20 without fans STEPHEN WHYNO Associated Press

Horse racing’s Triple Crown will look different this year from start to finish. The Belmont Stakes will be run before the Kentucky Derby and Preakness for the first time and take place at a shorter distance. It will lead off the Triple Crown on June 20 in New York with no fans in attendance and at a distance of 1 1/8 miles instead of the 1 1/2-mile “test of the champion” that has been the race’s trademark for nearly a century. “The way it fits in the calendar, it’s a completely different race than the traditional Belmont would be,” New York Racing Association president and CEO Dave O’Rourke said Tuesday. “I

think we’re going to have a big field. I think it’ll be a really competitive field. I think the dynamics of the race are different.” The three Triple Crown races will be run out of their traditional order for the first time since 1931. The Kentucky Derby was moved from May 2 to Sept. 5 and the Preakness from May 16 to Oct. 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic that has upended the sports calendar. “I’m just happy we get to run,” two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer Bob Baffert said. “I’m just fortunate that they didn’t cancel any of them. A couple months ago, it didn’t look good.” An out-of-order Triple Crown presents another set of challenges and would be a different kind of accomplishment than the one competed by the 13 past champi-

ons. The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont are usually run during a five-week span in the spring, and 3-year-olds are more mature by the summer and fall. “It’s going to help some, it’s going to hurt others,” trainer Mark Casse said. “You’re going to see a lot stronger, probably a bigger, stronger horse from May.” The Belmont is only being run two weeks after it was scheduled, but the shorter distance changes the complexion of the race and the Triple Crown. It has been run at 1 1/2 miles each year dating to 1926 and last ran at 1 1/8 miles in 1894. It’s not the same going before the Kentucky Derby. “The Belmont, running after that, the ‘test of champions’ is: ‘How tough is your horse? How can he handle it?’” said Baffert, who trained 2015 Triple Crown

winner American Pharoah and 2018 winner Justify. “Now, a mile and a half, they can handle it easier the first time. It wouldn’t be as difficult as it would be after running those other two races. Barclay Tagg would have been fine with running top contender Tiz the Law at 1 1/2 miles, and Baffert plans for elite 3-year-olds Nadal and Charlatan to go to the Belmont. NYRA officials said in a release that the distance adjustment was made “to properly account for the schedule adjustments to the Triple Crown series and overall calendar for 3-year-olds in training.” O’Rourke said there wasn’t much debate about shortening the race, and all comers are welcome. “You wouldn’t get that many horses going a mile and a half right now,” Baffert said. “We

would’ve gone a mile and a quarter, mile and a half. I don’t care what the distance was. We’re going to be there.” The Belmont was originally scheduled for June 6. But racing in New York was halted in late March after a backstretch worker tested positive for COVID-19, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn’t give the green light to resume until Saturday. O’Rourke said NYRA had been in touch with the Stronach Group that owns Pimlico Race Course since the Kentucky Derby was rescheduled so they could coordinate the timing of the Preakness and Belmont. With little desire for squeezing in the Belmont in October before the Breeders’ Cup Nov. 6-7, the focus was on June or July while awaiting government approval.

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North Bend’s baseball team celebrates a win over Ashland last spring. The Bulldogs ranked third for Class 5A schools in team grade point average this year.

Bulldogs, Pirates shine in classroom JOHN GUNTHER The World

They never got a chance to compete this spring, but several teams from North Bend and Marshfield high schools were still recognized for their work in the classroom. Though the spring sports and activities season was canceled along with in-school learning, the Oregon School Activities Association still announced the spring winners for the Academic All-State program this week. North Bend had a particularly strong showing in Class 5A, with

three teams finishing in the top three. The girls track and field team tied for second with two other schools with a 3.74 team grade point average (Wilsonville had a 3.91 team GA) and the boys track and field team tied for second with three others at 3.57 (Hood River Valley was first at 3.68). The baseball team finished third at 3.49. Meanwhile, the girls tennis team was sixth (3.75), the softball team was seventh (3.59). The boys golf team was 10th (3.30), as was the girls golf

squad (3.38). The choir was sixth (3.46). The boys tennis team just missed the top 10, finishing 11th (3.43). Marshfield was seventh in boys track and field for Class 4A with a 3.42 team GPA and in boys tennis with a 3.43 mark. That sport combined Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A and the Pirates were fifth among Class 4A schools. Marshfield also was sixth for choir (3.15) and seventh for band (3.29). Marshfield’s boys golf tied for 10th (3.42). The Pirates finished just

outside the top 10 for Class 4A in baseball (3.33) and softball (3.32). Other Marshfield squads with team GPAs over 3.0 included the girls track and field team (3.41), the girls tennis squad (3.42) and the girls golf team (3.48). Girls golf also included four classifications and when only Class 4A schools were considered, the Pirates were 10th. Marshfield was one of two Class 4A schools with a speech team with a grade point average over 3.0 at 3.37. The Pirates were 16th out of all schools in the state in that activity.

NASCAR set for first Wednesday race since 1984 DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Whenever Joey Logano doesn’t cross the finish line first at a NASCAR Cup Series race, he says he tends to have the same thought: “Golly, I wish I could do that again.” The 2018 NASCAR champion and rest of the field will get to do it again: They will run the Toyota 500 (that’s kilometers, not miles) on Wednesday night at Darlington Raceway just three days after the sport got back to racing after 10 weeks away due to the coronavirus pandemic. NASCAR teams are creatures of habit with a well-worn routine of mechanical sessions, strategy meetings and track breakdowns and tendencies for wherever they’re headed. While each season typically sees a Monday race due to bad weather, the pandemic has forced NASCAR to add a couple of weeknights into its schedule as it tries to make up the eight races it missed. This will be NASCAR’s first Cup Series race on a Wednesday night in 36 years — and that one was pretty historic as Richard Petty won his 200th career Cup

race at Daytona International Speedway’s Firecracker 400 on July 4, 1984. Cup regulars will race at least five times over the next two weeks, including Sunday’s return to racing at Darlington. Kevin Harvick led the most laps on the way to his 50th career victory. Like that one, Wednesday’s race will be without fans and with only essential personnel inside. Logano’s teammate, Brad Keselowski, said the nighttime start and varying weather conditions will make the track “Too Tough To Tame” a different animal and prevent drivers from just rubber-stamping Sunday’s plans for the second race back. “I’m sure it will have a different feel,” he said. NASCAR great Donnie Allison believes competitors will feel different getting back behind the wheel for competition so quickly. Allison, 80, won 10 times in 242 Cup events from 1966 until 1988. “I think I ran about every day of the week,” he joked by phone. It was certainly a more roughand-tumble time when Allison

began with weeknight races as part of the Grand National Series, the forerunner of the Cup Series. He remembers in the late 1960s racing in Maryland on Wednesday, Georgia on Friday and North Carolina on Saturday, the last a 400-lap event on a rugged dirt track. Allison was so worn down by the schedule, he said, “I couldn’t sit up.” Allison thinks today’s racers are certainly fit enough to handle additional track time. The struggle might come mentally without time to adequately decompress. “We’re going to find out who’s got the best mind over matter,” Allison said. There are a few ironmen who want even more racing: defending Cup champion Kyle Busch plans on running four Cup races, two Xfinity events and a truck race at Darlington and Charlotte from May 17-28. Chase Elliott, who finished fourth Sunday, liked not having any practices to test things out and just going racing. And the midweek racing reminds the 24-year-old of how he got started

in youth racing, running whenever and wherever he could. “Hopefully, we can kind of make this a trend and get back to our roots,” he said. It’s a trend plenty of race fans might enjoy, Darlington President Kerry Tharp said. A midweek race or two might be a kick to longtime fans and perhaps destination viewing like Monday night NFL games or Thursday night college football. “I think it’s something they can be excited about,” Tharp said. Xfinity Series postponed: Noah Gragson couldn’t wait to get back to Xfinity Series racing at Darlington. Instead, he and the rest of the competitors will have to wait until Thursday after heavy rain postponed the series’ first race since March, when the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports. “After two months of waiting, what’s another couple of days?” Gragson said. NASCAR officials called the race about two hours after the scheduled 6 p.m. start. The event is now set for Thursday at noon.

The NHL is still more than a week away from determining a return-to-play format, a person familiar with discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday. And what that plan resembles could be complicated further should the U.S. and Canada extend border restrictions to non-essential travel into July, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. The person spoke after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced border restrictions will stay in effect through June 21. This marks the second time the restrictions have been extended since first being put into place March 18 because of the new coronavirus pandemic. “I am hopeful that today’s announcement will not have a material impact on our return to play discussions and timeline,” NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wrote in an email. Though the NHL has left open the possibility of having training camps open as late as early August, it was unclear what effect further border restrictions will have on a league with seven of its 31 teams based in Canada. There’s also a question of how travel restrictions will affect players, many of whom have returned to their offseason homes — including about 17% of players currently self-isolating overseas. In a separate development, the NHLPA’s executive board voted to defer the final payment of players’ regular season salaries through the end of May. Players were owed their final checks on April 15, before voting to defer those payments for a month. The decision provides temporary relief to the NHL’s bottom line, opening the possibility of players foregoing some or the entire remainder of their final checks. The players stand to lose all or a portion of what they are owed under the collective bargaining agreement. Players and owners split hockey-related revenue on a 50-50 basis, with a percentage of players’ salaries placed in an escrow fund. Owners can draw from the fund should their share fall below 50%, which is projected to happen this season. Owners considered the players previous decision to defer payment as a sign of good faith. Daly declined to comment on the latest deferment, saying it’s a decision left entirely to players. The NHL paused its season on March 12, with Commissioner Gary Bettman adamant the league intends to award the Stanley Cup, even it means extending the playoffs into September. The decision on when and how to resume the season is being left with a committee made up of representatives of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.