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COOS BAY — For the first time in Marshfield High School history, the Coos Bay Police Department is helping organize the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. In the age of COVID-19, rather than have the 200 outgoing seniors gather at the campus auditorium for a traditional ceremony, students will travel parade-style through parts of Coos Bay toward the high school. These “parades” will not be accompanied by floats, but are instead be made up of small groups from the senior class. During a Thursday afternoon meeting between Coos Bay School District officials, the Coos Bay Police Department, and the Coos Bay Fire Depart-

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During a meeting Thursday at Coos Bay City Hall, city police and fire met with Coos Bay School District officials to go over plans for 2020 graduation. ment, it was said there will be a total of six parade groups. These groups have pre-selected times on when to meet in

the parking lot at Cascade Farm and Outdoor. From there, at staggered departures throughout the afternoon of June 6, they

will travel to Marshfield High School. “… We have a good alternative,” said Floyd Montiel , assistant principal at MHS, of the graduation plan. “Since we can’t do a ceremony indoors, the next best thing is a drive-up ceremony … We just want it to be special for them and our community. Anything we can do to give these families and these kiddos something special, that’s what we’re going to do.” Greg Mulkey, principal of the district’s Destinations Academy, told those gathered for the meeting at Coos Bay City Hall that, “Hopefully this is the first and last time we do something like this … but at least we will have some background if we have to do it again.” According to the parade

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New case of virus causes questions Positive test is from an individual who showed symptoms two months ago ZACH SILVA The World

COOS COUNTY — Coos County has its 29th confirmed COVID-19 case, with two presumptive positive cases. On Wednesday evening, Coos Health and Wellness received word of a positive novel coronavirus case, who was a male

between the ages of 40 and 60. According to Coos Health and Wellness, this case does not appear to have connection to the cases at Shutter Creek Correctional Institution or the other cases in the community. In fact, it has caused more questions than answers for local health officials. “I was just kind of hoping that at one point when we get a case it is going to be fairly normal, this is definitely not a normal case,” said Brian Leon, Coos Health and Wellness epidemiologist. “We weren’t really aware of the situation when he was actually ill and presenting with

symptoms that were consistent with COVID-19.” According to medical records, around two months ago the individual had a 102-degree fever, a cough, extreme shortness of breath and fatigue — all symptoms related to COVID-19. However, at that time he was not given a test while at a medical facility. “If your follow-up question is why didn’t he get tested, my answer is I would also like the answer to that question,” said Leon. Tests were available in Coos County at that time. Leon later said, “This is far enough back, it’s going to be

really, really hard for us to do any backwards tracing from there. But you know, it’s not impossible it’s just going to be extremely difficult. I would say the chances of are pretty low to discover where he got it. I would say it could even predate our first case.” The first positive case of coronavirus in Coos County was on April 9 at Shutter Creek Correctional Institution. The individual with this latest case was tested for COVID-19 after needing medical treatment for an “acute emergency” that had nothing to do with the coronavirus.

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COOS BAY — The Coos Bay City Council voted unanimously this week to raise the sewer rate by 5.5% within the city. The rate will increase sewer bills by about $3.77 per month. The decision was made on Tuesday during the regular council meeting. Coos Bay sewer rates are among the highest on the coast. According to city documents, the average family sewer rate in the city was $68.45 per month last year. The approved increase will raise that average rate to $72.22. The change was approved unanimously by the council and raised rates will be seen starting in the June billing cycle. According to City Manager Rodger Craddock, the reason for the higher cost is that the city has two wastewater treatment plants, which is uncommon. Further, he said, the city cannot utilize any sort of gravity-based pipeline for waste, as there are too many hills. To pump the waste water, the city uses some 60 pump stations. “All of which have a limited lifespan,” Craddock pointed out. The rate increase was determined by a consultant, who has worked for the city since 2009. Please see Rates, Page A8

Virus rebound feared during Memorial Day (AP) - Millions of Americans are getting ready to emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and venture outdoors to celebrate Memorial Day weekend at beaches, cookouts and family outings, raising concern among public health officials that large gatherings could cause outbreaks to come roaring back. Medical experts warn that the virus won’t take a holiday for the traditional start of summer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend that people stay home, avoid crowds and connect with family and friends by phone or video chat. Dr. Seth Cohen, an infectious disease expert at the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest in Seattle, advised that people who do celebrate keep their distance, wear masks and avoid sharing food and drinks. “Punch bowls. Nachos. These things are a no-no,” Cohen said. Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said Friday that people can enjoy the outdoors if they stay at least 6 feet apart. Please see Rebound, Page A8

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Every Child Coos County celebrates National Foster Care Month this week AMANDA LINARES The World

COOS COUNTY — To celebrate National Foster Care Month with foster families throughout Coos County, the Oregon Department of Human Services and Every Child Coos County teamed up this week. The month is traditionally filled with lots of events and an annual ice-cream social, but this year local officials with DHS and Every Child planned a remote giveaway event to show local families their appreciation and gratitude.

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With many COVID-19 health restrictions still in place, Every Child Coos County director Melissa Hart said the two organizations decided it would celebrate this year’s event by purchasing and distributing over 300 gift cards from Domino’s Pizza to families. “I think more than ever we are really wanting to wrap around, support, celebrate and show gratitude to our local foster families,” said Hart. Understanding that fostering can be hard for many families, in the times of COVID-19,

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challenges can become more frequent and families can feel more isolated, said Hart. The ability to reach out and assist families anyway they can is more important now than ever, she added. According to Hart, the event was made possible with funds provided by DHS’s Foster Parent Association, United Way of Southwestern Oregon, Every Child, CASA of Coos County and individual donations from Oregon Coast Community Action. The gift cards will be mailed out on Tuesday, May 26, to families, along with individualized thank you cards. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with all these organizations and to be able to reflect to the foster community that we see you and we appreciate you,” said Hart. “I hope that this small gesture

helps them feel a little bit more appreciated and encouraged.” On June 11, Every Child Coos County is planning to host a virtual “Explore Fostering Coffeehouse” forum at 7 p.m. for people interested in learning more about what it takes to become a foster parent, said Hart. Community members can register for the online forum on the nonprofit’s website where they can also learn more about its neighborhood support program, “My NeighbOR,” which launched earlier this spring to help foster families in need, Hart added. The local program has met the critical needs of 17 families in Coos County from community donations which totaled over $1,000. As of May 1, in Coos County there are approximately 130 certified foster homes and about 160 children in foster care.

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Optimism around lack of new cases at Shutter Creek ZACH SILVA The World

HAUSER — After a surge of coronavirus cases throughout the month of April, Shutter Creek Correctional Institution has not recorded a new case of COVID-19 since the beginning of May. “We wouldn’t call it over but we usually use about two incubation periods — maximum incubation periods so that would be 14 days times two so 28 days — without a case where we would start feeling pretty good about the fact that Shutter Creek might be wrapped up,” said Coos Health and Wellness epidemiologist Brian Leon. “I would say given the environment and everything it looks really, really promising right now. The fact that at least one incubation period has come and gone. I’m starting to get really optimistic.” The last positive case was reported on May 2. At the minimum security prison 25 adults in custody have tested positive in addition to two employees. One employee, who tested negative, was deemed a presumptive positive. There have been 61 negative tests from adults in custody and, as of now, no tests are pending. “In regards to SCCI, things are getting better and testing has slowed because we have tested all asymptomatic AICs who want to be tested. The longer we go without newly symptomatic patients, the better,” wrote Department of Corrections Communication Manager Jennifer Black in an email. “We will be offering antibody testing to all AICs on C3 in order to see whom is now presumptive-

ly immune, which should help reduce the numbers on C3 even more.” All positive cases came from adults in custody who were in the C3 unit. The first positive case of coronavirus at Shutter Creek was confirmed on April 9. The adult in custody had transferred to the facility on March 11. The second cases of the virus at the facility was reported on April 18. Over the next week cases continued to rise. Individuals who tested positive were transferred from the facility and those who were showing symptoms were put in a separate unit. The Centers for Disease Control guidelines stated for the quarantining of individuals with symptoms at congregate facilities, Shutter Creek did not have the means to isolate individuals in this manner. Protocols were put in place to slow the disease and while no other adults in custody tested positive outside of the C3 unit, there were multiple reports of individuals in other units showing symptoms and either testing negative or refusing to be tested. “Not knowing what will happen to me if I test positive makes me not want to take a test,” said Chris Mitchell, an adult in custody at Shutter Creek. Mitchell was quoted in a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Corrections. “This is my home facility and it took 18 months for me to get here. This is where my family is. If I get sent to Coffee Creek, I don’t know if I can come back, and I don’t want to take that chance. I want to be told honestly what would happen. At least then I’d know, and I could worry less about it.”

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Theater waits to reopen ZACH SILVA The World

NORTH BEND — It is unclear when movies will be coming soon to a theater near you. On March 18 Pony Village Theater shut down indefinitely because of the coronavirus. As businesses around the state have started to reopen, the future of when movie theaters in the state can open up remains unclear. “We have yet to determine when movie theaters will be allowed to re-open, though we continue to have conversations about what conditions would allow for the safe operations of movie theaters,” said Governor Kate Brown’s Press Secretary Liz Merah in an email. Theaters are not being allowed to open through Executive Order 20-25, which does not allow for close personal contact. Pony Village is part of a small movie chain called Coming Attractions Theater that has locations in Oregon, California, Washington and Alaska. Theaters in Alaska have reopened based on local government guidelines. “We’re not going to open until we’re in the right phase, whatever that

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It is unclear when North Bend’s Pony Village Cinema will be able to show movies again. is,” said Mark Murin the Director of Operations of Coming Attractions Theater. “If we have to wait, we have to wait. We’re not going to open earlier than we’re allowed to. We’re kind of at their mercy right now.” While theaters have been in an ongoing battle of getting people to come watch films in person as opposed to staying at home, Murin noted that there was promise in the movie theater industry last year. “Hollywood itself, they were having a pretty good year last year and we were hoping that this year was going to be a good year,” said Murin. Last year saw climactic endings to multiple tentpole franchises including “Avengers: Endgame”

and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. “If things come back to whatever normal is in a couple of months, we should still be OK because in July is when movies are scheduled to come back out. If we’re able to open in July, that would be great. We’ll have a good rest of the year.” The next question for theaters is what movies to show. Movies that were scheduled to be released have shifted release dates into later in 2020 or even into next year. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated “Tenet” has yet to change from a July 17 release date. “That’s the one that everyone is hanging their hat on,” said Murin. While Pony Village waits for word on reopen-

ing, on Thursday of this week the theater began doing curbside concessions for those wanting movie theater popcorn, among other orders, at home. “I think it’s scary for any small business and that’s what we are, we’re a small business. That’s why we’re going to at least try to get the public trust, get the employees working and at least start slowly,” said Murin. “Getting people comfortable with coming back in at least for concessions and takeout. It’s worrisome but we’re not the only ones that are worried about it.” With theaters closed around the state, there has been a resurgence in drive-in theaters in Oregon. Locations have been opening or are planning to open in Astoria, Newberg and Central Point. A winery in The Dalles has made a drive-in theater of their own as well.

Coquille Safe Routes project begins in June AMANDA LINARES The World

COQUILLE — This year, students will be able to safely walk and bike to and from school as Coos County officials continue to make progress with its Safe Routes to School project in Coquille. The Coos County Road Department on Tuesday received approval from Coos County commissioners to award local construction company, Billeter Marine, a contract to begin work on the improvement project. In partnership with the Oregon Department of Transportation, the county last year secured grant funding from ODOT’s Safe Routes to School program to improve the route on West Central Boulevard and North Elm Street in Coquille. Coos County Roadmaster John Rowe said the improvement project includes adding a new sidewalk, curb ramp additions and bicycle lanes for students and community members to use to safely

commute to Coquille High School and Winter Lakes High School. According to Rowe, work is set to begin June on the project and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2. The improvements will hopefully create less traffic congestion and make the walk or bike ride along the road safer for the community. Coquille School Superintendent Tim Sweeney said the sidewalk and bicycle lane additions to the area will be a huge benefit to the community. “I really appreciate how hard (Rowe) has worked on putting this project together,” said Sweeney. “He has really done a first-rate job and we’re very excited about having it completed for the start of the school year.” “… There is no sidewalk along (West) Central Boulevard from Coquille High School out to the highway so this would be a nice addition to the town. I’ve heard from several people that they’re really excited about it too.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time to #DemExit, Go Green Tuesday night was a disaster, not just for the progressives, but for the environment, for healthcare, for our economy, and for our future. Establishment Democrats, some of them incumbents, some of them backed by incumbents, won over progressive challengers in many races across Oregon. Undoubtedly backed by corporate PAC money, crony capitalists, and/or very wealthy individuals, establishment Democrats like Peter DeFazio and Cal Mukumoto won over progressive, grassroots fighters like Doyle Canning and Mark Daily. Mukumoto specifically was propelled by a few platitudinous, but key endorsements from incumbent State Rep. Caddy McKeown, and incumbent State Sen. Arnie Roblan, as well as John Whitty. Daily managed to get ~30% of the vote this time, as opposed to the ~18% he got in ‘18, and even those it shows a growing group of progressive/anti-establishment voters, it wasn’t enough. Both Daily and Canning were anti-LNG, were publicly opposed to the Jordan Cove Energy Project, were progreen new deal, supported M4A, supported a minimum wage increase, supported getting corporate money out of politics, etc. They actually supported solutions to problems in our district, they actually recognized the problems experienced by working people, poor people

and marginalized communities. They had a platform with clear bullet points on what they felt were solutions, and they didn’t start standing up for these things yesterday. The establishment Democrats have nothing but vagueness and incremental change. We are facing crises that require transformational change, like climate change, economic collapse, global pandemics and other health crises. My generation is looking forward to student debt and environmental degradation right now. The authoritarian right is on the rise, and I’m told that I have to continue shrugging and voting for centrists who, in reality, have been pulled to the right constantly for decades? No, I don’t owe my vote to anybody, YOU don’t owe your vote to anybody, and you don’t have to support a party that puts in the extra effort to make sure candidates who support the policies YOU NEED don’t win. I say #DEMEXIT, and go green. The green party is anti-LNG, anti-JCEP, and is more likely to support progressive policies than establishment Democrats. It’s not taking your ball and going home, it’s taking a stand against a corrupt system of crony capitalists that only serve their special interests, not the people. They’re in a big club and you ain’t in it. #DEMEXIT Cameron Langley Coos Bay

GUEST OPINION Gov. Brown, Oregon mayors advise to ‘Stay Local, Stay Safe’ Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time for Oregonians to get outside, travel to their favorite vacation destinations, and welcome the return of summer. Today, Governor Kate Brown was joined by a bipartisan group of 26 mayors from across the state in urging all Oregonians, especially Portland metro area residents, to keep it local this Memorial Day weekend to prevent the spread of COVID-19. After the sacrifices Oregonians have made to stay home to save lives, counties are just now beginning the process of gradually and safely reopening their communities and economies. Phase I counties worked hard to make sure they have the hospital capacity to treat COVID-19 patients from their communities, and the ability to test, trace, and isolate new cases. But those resources will be quickly overwhelmed if visitors flood Oregon’s reopened communities this weekend and unknowingly spark a COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Kate Brown was joined by the bipartisan group of mayors from across the state today in urging Oregonians to stay close to home, and to support local businesses and communities this Memorial Day weekend: “Together we are asking all Oregonians to please keep it local this Memorial Day. Be good neighbors this weekend––stay local and stay safe. “If you love the coast, stay home for now and plan your trip in the summer. If you love the Columbia Gorge, keep it local this weekend and visit later on. If you love Central Oregon, it’ll still be there in a few weeks. “This Memorial Day weekend, a backyard barbecue or a small family gathering is the best way to stay healthy as we build a safe

and strong Oregon. If you want to get outdoors, find a place to hike or bike or paddle close to home. And, please, wear a face covering when you are around others.” Governor Kate Brown Cannon Beach Mayor Sam Steidel Seaside Mayor Jay Barber Lincoln City Mayor Dick Anderson Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones Florence Mayor Joe Henry Newport Mayor Dean Sawyer Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti Wheeler Mayor Stevie Burden Gearhart Mayor Matt Brown Bandon Mayor Mary Schamehorn Yachats Mayor W. John Moore Depoe Bay Mayor Robert Gambino Garibaldi Mayor Judy Riggs Warrenton Mayor Henry Balensifer Ashland Mayor John Stromberg Klamath Falls Mayor Carol Westfall Redmond Mayor George Endicott Bend Mayor Sally Russell Willamina Mayor Ila Skyberg Newberg Mayor Rick Rogers McMinnville Mayor Scott Hill Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis Springfield Mayor Christine Lundberg Cascade Locks Mayor Tom Cramblett Hood River Mayor Kate McBride

On this day in Coos County history 100 YEARS - May 23, 1920

Will Improve Simpson Park Committee of Three Has Charge Of The Work Camping Place to Be Provided for Auto Tourists and Water Service Extended

The members of the Park Improvement Committee, of North Bend have announced plans for the improvement of Simpson Park, which will be immediately effective. The roadways and trails are to receive first consideration so that the park may be enjoyed by the citizens at all times. For the tourists, a camping area to the east of the pavilion will be staked off, and the water main extended to accommodate this plot. Several brick ovens will be constructed in the area, also.

Old Coast Guard Home Is Burned Was Refitted For Part of New Radio Compass Station Sailor In Charge In Marshfield On Business at the Time — Probably Was Set on Fire

The large residence building which was formerly the old Coast Guard station, and which is now a part of the new compass station of the naval radio on the north spit on Coos Bay, was destroyed by fire last night about 10 o’clock. The structure was a large eight room house which was used by the members of the Coast Guard crew before the station moved to Charleston Bay and recently was fitted over for the radio force. The compass station has been completed and is a separate building on the outside beach a long distance away from the residence building. The crew to operate the compass station has not yet arrived and the place was in charge of one sailor, Walter Dobarzynski, who stayed there alone.

75 YEARS - May 23, 1945 Coos Timber Owners Argue

COQUILLE, May 23 — (Special) — Representatives of several Coos county timber owners appeared here this week before the county equalization board to protest the recent action of County Assessor Charles Forrest which increases the 1945-46 assessment on timber 100 per cent over the assessment of 1944-45. Objections were presented orally and by written briefs from the Weyerhaeuser Timber company, the Coos Bay Lumber company, the Blue Ridge Timber company, Menasha Woodenware company, Evans Products company, Smith Wood Products company, W.T. Culver company, Irwin and Lyons company, I and L Logging company and Irwin and Lyons, a co-partnership. Judge Louis Folsheim told the company representatives that the equalization board would get an opinion as soon as possible from the state tax commission on the matter.

Tavern Bought By Medford Man

A new Coos Bay business man is J.H. Jones, who moved here from Medford to purchase Wamps Tavern from J.H. Wampler on east Central Avenue. Jones was for many years a resident of Houston, Tex. He has renamed his business, the Coos Bay Tavern. He has two sons in the service, Sgt. James L. Jones stationed with the Marine Corps in the south Pacific and Sgt. Boyd E. Jones, a paratrooper in Germany. His son James has served in the battles of Gauadalcanal, Tarawa, Tinian and Saipan, and was badly burned while under enemy fire in one of the battles. He was hospitalized for many months in New Zealand, but has since been able to return to active duty. Mrs. Jones and three daughters are in Houston, Tex. Miss Janet Jones and her mother will arrive here this summer to locate. The Jones family has leased The Spot, tourist camp at Lakeside, which they will operate.

Man Pleads Guilty To Larceny Charge

COQUILLE, May 23 — (Special) — James Howard Chaisson of Salem, pleaded guilty before Judge Dal King here yesterday to the charge of larceny of an automobile. He will be sentenced next Tuesday. According to state police, Chaisson was arrested Monday for being in possession of an automobile belonging to Bill Church who lives on the north bank road near here. Chaisson has been sent to the state training school at Woodburn twice, court records show.

50 YEARS - May 23, 1970

Vote At 19? Many In Coos Favor Lowering Age By Gordon Davlin, Staff Writer

Less than a handful of years ago few adults knew or cared to know the political and social opinions of 19 and 20 year-olds. Today, campus violence, anti-war marches and youth’s insistent demands for a political voice have changed all that. President Nixon has said “youth isn’t as young as it once was.” The President’s paradoxical statement came in support of a lowered voting age. This year 17 states have ballot measures asking for constitutional changes in voting age requirements. Oregon voters will make the decision first with ballot measure 5 on May 26. Political weather watchers agree that Oregon’s vote will set the trend for the remaining 16 states. In January, Oregon voters appeared inclined toward lowering the voting age to 19. Lou Harris pollsters found ballot measure 5 leading by 12 percent and showing signs of increasing. Last week Gov. McCall voiced fears that gut-level voter reactions to campus disorders threaten to defeat the measure. Others supporting the measure are experiencing the same fears.

Strange Objects Seen in SWO Skies Weather Balloons Used In Forest Training Program

Strange round objects floating through the air earlier this month, drifting with the prevailing winds, were not UFO’s but weather balloons released as part of a training program for personnel at Coos Forest Protective District headquarters. The project was conceived as a means of helping keep the air clean above populated areas while, at the same time, allowing forest slash burning. Burning slash is necessary for good forestry, pointed out Robert Kirkpatrick, meteorologist, U.S. Weather Bureau, Salem, to remove fire hazards in the wood and to prepare the ground for a new tree crop after it is logged over. Kirkpatrick and Harold Ayer, fire weather supervisor in Portland, instructed Coos Forest Patrol workers in methods of making wind direction and velocity observations. Weather balloons released into the air are tracked by a theodolite, a transit-like device with which an observer can read each minute the vertical elevation and horizontal drift. From this information, the direction and speed of wind can be determined as high as 12,000 feet.

15 YEARS - May 23, 2005 CB school committee passes budget in short time By Carl Mickelson, Staff Writer

At the end of the first Coos Bay School District Budget Committee meeting on May 4, Chairwoman Donna Stolle Opitz asked the 14 other members of the committee to look at their calendars. She wanted the committee to block out the next three Wednesday evenings to devote itself to balancing the district’s 2005-06 school budget. As it turned out, the committee needed half that time.

Coast Guard airlifts a man for medical aid

The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted a 30-year-old man Friday from a 270-foot vessel 10 miles off the coast of Coos Bay. According to a press release from the Coast Guard at 1:11 p.m., Coast Guard Group/Air Station North Bend, received a call from the master of the fish-processing vessel Seattle Enterprise requesting medical assistance for a member of the crew, Khoa Nguyen, 30. Nguyen was reportedly struck in the head and was semi-conscious. No further information concerning the nature of the accident was available at press time, said Lt. Brianna Shields. --------------------------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.

Three more die in state from COVID-19

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PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon — one reported Thursday and two Friday — raising the state’s death toll to 147, the Oregon Health Authority reported. Oregon Health Authority reported 45 new confirmed cases and three new presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Friday, bringing the state total to 3,864. The new cases reported Friday are in the following counties: Clackamas (5), Clatsop (2), Curry (1), Jackson (3), Linn (2), Malheur (4), Marion (8), Multnomah (11), Polk (1), Umatilla (1), Washington (10). On Thursday, the OHA reported 24 new cases. The new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported Thursday were in the following counties: Coos (1), Deschutes (1), Jefferson (1), Malheur (3), Marion (4), Multnomah (8), Umatilla (3), Washington (3). Oregon’s 145th COVID-19 death is a 93-year-old woman in Polk County, who tested positive on May 2 and died on May 20 in her residence. She had underlying medical conditions. Oregon’s 146th COVID-19 death is a 53-year-old man in Marion County, who tested positive on May 18 and died May 20, at Salem Hospital. He had underlying medical

conditions. Oregon’s 147th COVID-19 death is an 83-year-old man in Multnomah County, who tested positive on April 25 and died May 8, at his residence. He had underlying medical conditions. To see more case and county level data, visit the Oregon Health Authority website, which OHA updates once a day: www. healthoregon.org/coronavirus.

Dashboard provided Thursday, OHA provided a Public Health Indicators Dashboard to enable communities across Oregon to monitor COVID-19 in the state. The dashboard, which will be updated weekly on Thursdays, provides a transparent report that presents complex epidemiological data in an interactive, easy-to-understand way. The dashboard displays three key indicators: • COVID-19 disease • Severe COVID-19 burden • Active Monitoring Capacity All are key to monitoring the progress of the “stop, watch and redirect” process for determining progress in the phased reopening of the state. The indicators include emergency room visits, hospitalizations and active monitoring. To see more case and

county level data, please visit the Oregon Health Authority website, which OHA updates once a day: www.healthoregon.org/ coronavirus.

CASH Oregon can help support tax filing during COVID-19 Those who need help filing their taxes and their household makes below $69,000 a year, CASH Oregon, a program of Metropolitan Family Service, can help. In response to COVID-19, CASH Oregon is taking its free Volunteer Tax Assistance to the phone. IRS certified volunteers can answer your tax questions and guide you through filing your own taxes. For more information, go to the CASH Oregon website or call the free tax help hotline at 503-9667942. The hotline is available Monday to Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm.

Be aware of harmful algae blooms this summer Summer is right around the corner … and so is harmful algae bloom season. Because only a fraction of our beautiful lakes, rivers and reservoirs are sampled, we want to remind everyone to be on the look-out for toxin-producing cyanobacterial (harmful algal) blooms. When in doubt, just stay out! For more information visit the OHA website.

Inmate at State Penitentiary dies SALEM (AP) — An inmate in the Oregon State Penitentiary who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, authorities said Thursday, marking the first known death in the state of a prisoner linked to the coronavirus. The state’s only maximum security prison has become a hot zone for the coronavirus. A total of 148 prisoners — 115 of them inmates at the state penitentiary in Salem — have tested positive as well as 38 employees, 26 of whom worked in the penitentiary, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections. The Oregon Justice Resource Center urged Gov. Kate Brown to help. “We have heard from dozens of incarcerated Oregonians, many of whom are medically vulnerable, and their families about their fears of the harm contracting the disease could do to them,” said Juan Chavez, civil rights project director of the advocacy group. He said there’s an urgent need for a comprehensive program of prevention, testing and care throughout Oregon’s prisons. The corrections department says it has 14,500 adults in

custody in 14 institutions across the state. The person who died was between 50 and 60 years old and died at a hospital on Wednesday, the corrections department said. It said its facilities are cleaned several times a day and inmates are encouraged custody to wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, to cough and sneeze into their elbow and to avoid touching their face. The ACLU of Oregon says the state’s prison system is overcrowded, making social distancing impossible. “We must reduce Oregon’s prison population by safely transitioning people out of prison, especially those whose sentences are nearly complete, people who are medically vulnerable, and elderly people,” the group says. More than 3,700 people in Oregon have tested positive for the disease and at least 145 have died. 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. As most counties across the state begin entering phase one of reopening, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission is allowing establishments to expand the areas where they can serve alcohol into adjoining parking lots, sidewalks and streets. That enables them to serve more customers while maintaining social distancing, but must have permission to occupy the adjoining areas. An application form says the primary activity in the expanded area must be for consuming food, or not be an environment where drinking alcohol is the primary activity. Restaurants, bars, salons, gyms and other businesses in Marion and Polk counties have been approved to reopen starting Friday with strict safety measures meant to halt the spread of the coronavirus. Brown on Wednesday approved a plan for easing of restrictions that allows some businesses and services to operate while keeping sanitation, physical distancing, face covering, and crowd size measures in place, the Statesman Journal reported.

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20% of Oregon workers. Additionally, the Oregon Employment Department said Thursday it is now ready to begin processing extended benefits authorized by Congress in March. Workers who had exhausted the standard 26 weeks of benefits can now apply for a 13-week extension – retroactive to March 29. Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 14.2% in April, the highest point on record. It had been at a historic low of just 3.5% in March,

before the coronavirus outbreak hit Oregon. Forecasters expect the unemployment rate will top 20% within the next few months and then rebound.

Oregon unemployment spikes again The number of new jobless claims in Oregon climbed last week for the first time since March as more people filed for benefits during the coronavirus outbreak. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the state received nearly 16,000 new jobless claims. That brings the total number of benefits applications during the coronavirus outbreak to nearly 412,000 – more than

DEATH NOTICES Gregory Manuel Sandberg - 65, of Coos Bay, passed away May 20, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral ServiceBay Area, 541-269-2851 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Gregory Cox was born on January 23rd, 1948 in North Bend, Oregon to Alphonso and Ruthia Cox. On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, Greg passed away at the age of 72. In the midst of a global pandemic, Greg’s bum ticker said, “no thanks,” and called it quits. He was the eldest of four, with sisters Cathie and Becky, and brother Phil. In his teenage years, he may have talked one or two of them into eating dog treats disguised as cookies. Some of them are still mad about that. After graduating from North Bend High School, Greg attended Oregon State University where he earned his Masters of Science in Geology and met his future wife, Joyce. Greg and Joyce were married in 1972 and four years later

had their son, Alex. Throughout his geology career he worked with Noranda Exploration, Placer Dome, and other prominent mining companies in the Reno, Nevada area. His geology career allowed him to work throughout the Western United States and go on geology related adventures in the less glamorous parts of Canada, Latin America, Africa and Australia. Outside of work and family, Greg loved reading, yard work, and discovering new hobbies such as wine tasting, golf, sailing, and competitive shooting - although his primary hobby was to drive his wife nuts with each of them. Greg was an amazing man who led an amazing life. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; son Alex; siblings Cathie, Becky, and Phil; as

well as nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom will miss his kindness, humor, and mischief-making. His parents, Al and Ruthia, precede him in death. In lieu of a funeral service, a memorial will be planned in the future. Until then, charitable donations can be made in Greg’s name to Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89503, attention Catherine Magee. Arrangements are under the direction of Mountain View Mortuary, 775-788-2199.

SALEM (AP) — Shemia Fagan won the Democratic primary for Oregon secretary of state. Fagan, of Portland, beat fellow state Sen. Mark Hass, of Beaverton, in a tight race. She will face state Sen. Kim Thatcher of Keizer in the fall. Thatcher, won the GOP primary. The secretary of the state, who is Oregon’s

second-highest elected official, runs elections and other matters. Meanwhile Alex Spenser has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in a close race against four others. Spenser of Klamath Falls will face former sate senator Cliff Bentz, who won the GOP contest. Voters will chose a replacement

for Rep. Greg Walden, the Republican who didn’t run for a 12th term in the conservative region covering the rural eastern and central part of the state. Bentz will have the advantage in the fall in the predominantly Republican part of the state. The 2nd is the only Oregon U.S. House District represented by a Republican.

Fagan, Spenser win primary races

Oregon’s self-service gas rule ends Saturday SALEM (AP) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis ends at midnight, May 23. Starting May 24, attendants will again be providing service at gas stations in

Oregon where self-service is not allowed. Self-service is allowed in some coastal counties and in eastern and central Oregon. The temporary rule change was implemented to address worker shortages at stations statewide because of COVID-19.

“We want to thank Oregonians and the many Oregon businesses who provide gasoline for their patience as we allowed for voluntary self-service at Oregon gas stations where that service had not been available before,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Walker.

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren Parents strive to heal youngest son’s broken heart DEAR ABBY: My son, a high school senior, was in a relationship with a young woman who broke up with him and began dating his best friend. He was heartbroken. She played him into being friends and tells him he’s her best friend, but her actions prove otherwise. His father and I comforted him as best we could, but he still has feelings for her. It was a tough breakup for him, and he says he can’t understand why he feels this way for her. We as parents are having a hard time keeping our opinions to ourselves. We are not happy with him still being around her and try to discourage it as much as possible. We all attend the same church, from which I’ve offered to remove myself, but my son says no. We limit the time he gets to be around her, but she has begun flaunting other dates in front of him, which is making it hard for us to be cordial toward her. How can I help my boy heal his heart and move on? He’s my youngest, the last one ready to venture out to college, and I want him to have a fresh start for the new journey. -- HEAVY-HEARTED MOM DEAR MOM: Some lessons in life people must learn for themselves, and this is one of them. As much as you wish to help your son heal his heart, he’s going to have to arrive at the realization that there’s more pain than pleasure associated with the girl who rejected him. That is when he will move on, not before. College will provide him an opportunity to meet new people and cultivate new interests. Being in a new environment will also help. In the meantime, be patient, refrain from saying anything nasty (as tempting as it might be) about his former girlfriend and keep your son as busy as you can. DEAR ABBY: I have been married to the same woman for 34 years. We have raised two great kids. The problem is, my wife does not show, respond to or initiate any affection or intimacy. I

understand she has been through menopause, but is this the new normal? For me it is a lonely, cold existence. Most nights she won’t even share the same bed with me. She also does not respond well to talking about things. Must I live the rest of my life this way? -- ROOMMATE IN VIRGINIA DEAR ROOMMATE: Your problem is less about the lack of affection and intimacy in your marriage and far more about the lack of communication your wife allows you to have with her. If a problem can’t be discussed, there is no way to arrive at a solution or a compromise. If you haven’t told her how lonely and isolated you feel, start there. What’s happening is not fair to you. This is something that should be discussed with her doctor because there may be a medical solution if sex is painful for her. However, if it is more complicated than that, recognize that you need more help than I can give you in a letter or a newspaper column, and ask your doctor or insurance company to refer you to a licensed marriage and family therapist for the answers you are seeking. If your wife refuses to go with you, go without her. ---------------------------------------TO MY MUSLIM READERS: It is time for the breaking of the Ramadan fast. Happy Eid al-Fitr, everyone. -ABBY 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. Good advice for everyone -- teens to seniors -- is in “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It.” To order, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 610540447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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Trump deems churches ‘essential’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend, even as some parts of the nation remain under coronavirus lockdown. “Today I’m identifying houses of worship — churches, synagogues and mosques — as essential places that provide essential services,” Trump said during a hastily arranged press conference at the White House. Despite the threat of further spreading the virus. Trump said that, “governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, for this weekend.” And he warned that if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so. The dictate comes as Trump has been pushing for the country to reopen as he tries to stop an econom-

ic free fall months before he faces reelection. White evangelical Christians have been among the most loyal members of the president’s base, and the White House has been careful to attend to religious communities’ concerns over the course of the crisis, including holding numerous conference calls with them. Following Trump’s announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for communities of faith that include taking steps to limit the size of gatherings and considering holding services outdoors or in large, well-ventilated areas. “It is safe to reopen your churches if you do so in accordance with the guidelines,” said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Public health agencies have generally advised people to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people and encouraged Americans to remain 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from others when possible. Some parts of the country remain under some

version of a lockdown, including Washington, D.C. Trump stressed the importance of churches in many communities and took issue with other businesses and services that have been allowed to continue to operate. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential” but not churches, he said. “It’s not right. So I’m correcting this injustice and calling houses of worship essential.” “These are places that hold our society together and keep our people united,” he added. In-person religious services have been vectors of transmission of the virus. A person who attended a religious service on Mother’s Day at a church in Northern California that defied the governor’s orders against reopening later tested positive for the coronavirus, exposing more than 180 churchgoers. Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator for the White House’s coronavirus task force, said that faith community leaders should

be in touch with their local health departments and can take steps to mitigate risks, including making sure those who are at high risk of severe complications remain protected. “There’s a way for us to work together to have social distancing and safety for people so we decrease the amount of exposure that anyone would have to an asymptomatic,” she said. A person familiar with the White House’s thinking who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations said Trump had called the news conference, which had not been on his public schedule, because he wanted to be the face of church reopenings, knowing how well it would play with his base. Churches around the country have filed legal challenges to the virus closures. In Minnesota, after Democratic Gov. Tim Walz this week declined to lift restrictions on churches, Roman Catholic and some Lutheran leaders said they would defy his ban and resume worship services. They called the restrictions

unconstitutional and unfair since restaurants, malls and bars were allowed limited reopening. Some welcomed the move, including Kelly Shackelford, president of the conservative First Liberty Institute. “The discrimination that has been occurring against churches and houses of worship has been shocking,” he said in a statement. “Americans are going to malls and restaurants. They need to be able to go to their houses of worship.” But Rabbi Jack Moline, president of Interfaith Alliance, said it was “completely irresponsible” for Trump to command a mass reopening of houses of worship. “Faith is essential and community is necessary; however, neither requires endangering the people who seek to participate in them,” he said. “The virus does not discriminate between types of gatherings, and neither should the president.” The CDC more than a month ago sent the Trump administration documents

the agency had drafted outlining specific steps various kinds of organizations could follow as they work to reopen safely. The administration first shelved the documents. Eventually, it released guidance for six other types of organizations, but not houses of worship. A Trump administration official had said there were concerns about the propriety of the government interfering with the operation of places of worship. Roger Severino, director of the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services, argued that “protections against religious discrimination aren’t suspended during an emergency.” Then Trump abruptly reversed course Thursday. “I said, ‘You better put it out.’ And they’re doing it,” Trump said at a Ford Motor Co. plant repurposed to make ventilators in Michigan. “And they’re going to be issuing something today or tomorrow on churches. We’ve got to get our churches open.”

Imposters receive millions in unemployment OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Impostors have used the stolen information of tens of thousands of people in Washington to fraudulently receive hundreds of millions of dollars in unemployment benefits, the head of the state’s Employment Security Department said Thursday. Commissioner Suzi LeVine said the state is working with federal law enforcement, financial institutions and the U.S. Department of Labor to investigate the fraud and try to recover the money paid out during the huge spike in joblessness during the coronavirus crisis. LeVine said she can’t

release specific numbers or details of the ongoing investigation. But she said that countermeasures taken by the state have “prevented hundreds of millions of additional dollars from going out to criminals and have prevented thousands of fraudulent claims being filed.” LeVine said that in addition to other measures the agency has already taken, they will continue to delay payments — a step they first took last week — to all applicants in order to take extra steps to verify claims. Previously, applicants set up for direct deposit receive their money within 24 to

48 hours. Now, they will need to wait an additional two days. The New York Times and Seattle Times have previously reported that a U.S. Secret Service alert issued last week identified Washington as the top target so far of a Nigerian fraud ring seeking to commit large-scale fraud against state unemployment insurance programs. LeVine said she couldn’t speak to the details of the investigation, but said that the Secret Service alert wasn’t directly shared with her, but that the agency received it through other sources. But LeVine said agency

Laughlin, husband plead guilty in college scam “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty Friday to paying half a million dollars to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as part of a college admissions bribery scheme, but a judge has not decided whether he’ll accept the deals they made with prosecutors. The famous couple appeared on separate screens during their video hearing, both sitting with a lawyer, showing no emotion as the prosecutor detailed their crimes and making no comments other than to answer questions from U.S. District Judge Nathaniel Gorton. Under their proposed deals, Loughlin, 55, hopes

to spend two months in prison and Giannulli, 56, is seeking to serve five months. But the judge said he will decide whether to accept the deals after considering the presentencing report, a document that contains background on defendants and helps guide sentencing decisions. Gorton did not say when he would decide but scheduled their sentencing hearings for Aug. 21. Loughlin and Giannulli were among dozens of wealthy parents, athletic coaches and others charged last year in the bribery scheme. The parents paid hefty bribes to get their kids into top universities with bogus test scores or fake

athletic credentials, authorities said. Prosecutors announced Friday that a 54th person has been charged and will plead guilty to paying $300,000 to bribe his son’s way into Georgetown University as a tennis recruit, though he did not play tennis. Peter Dameris, 60, of Pacific Palisades, California, will plead guilty to fraud conspiracy, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston, which is leading the admissions case. A hearing has not been scheduled. Dameris, a former executive at technology services company ASGN Inc., is the 25th parent to plead guilty. His lawyer did not immediately return message seeking comment.

officials realized something was amiss before that alert, once they started receiving communication from employers or employees who received information about unemployment benefits that the employee didn’t seek. More than 1.1 million people in Washington have filed for unemployment benefits since businesses started closing in March due to COVID-19, but state officials said Thursday they believe some portion of an increase in claims seen in the past week are due to so-called “impostor fraud” claims. LeVine said previously that there have been no

data breaches at the agency, and that recent fraud attempts are cases where someone’s personal information has been previously stolen from other sources — like during the 2017 Equifax breach — and is now being used to filed for benefits. “These are very sophisticated criminals who have pretty robust collections of information on people, and they are activating and monetizing that information,” she said. More than 1.6 million claims for unemployment benefits — with some of that number reflecting people who filed multiple claims — were filed for

the week of May 10-16, and more than $1 billion was paid last week to 565,764 individual claims. To date, the state has paid out nearly $3.8 billion in benefits to more than 768,000 people, including federal money that is providing the unemployed with an additional $600 per week on top of the state’s weekly maximum benefit of up to $790 per week. Levine noted that Washington’s state’s weekly maximum benefit — the second highest in the nation — plus the additional federal weekly money “does make us a more attractive target overall.”

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allowed to get out of the car to take photos before moving on. Another difference being seen in the 2020 graduation is the lack of speeches from the principal, staff and students. Though Mulkey said it is still possible that MHS Principal Travis Howard might say a few words, speeches were still written and instead saved to flash drives to be handed out to the students. Lt. Mike Schaffer with CBPD added that each parade will have a police escort, with a lead and trail vehicle. “The parades should take 15 minutes, with them going 20 miles-perhour,” Schaffer said. A trial-run will be conducted prior to the graduation, with most of the graduating seniors driving the route. However, the trial-run won’t include much of what the parades will see on the day of graduation, which include some lanes being closed to traffic. “I’ve been in charge of MHS graduation for years

and we’ve always, two days prior to the typical graduation, gone through one of the most extensive rehearsals to make sure we really look good,” Mulkey said. “I’m excited about this because it’s all come together with the

help of everyone in this room and we couldn’t do it without them in this safe and organized fashion … Under the circumstances, a lot of school districts are doing something similar. It’s unique.” District Superintendent

Bryan Trendell said he is happy something could be done to make the occasion special for students. “I think our staff and high school administration and student services have done an outstanding job in trying to plan an event

that will be meaningful for the kids and something they will remember,” he said. When asked how students feel about this year’s graduation plans, Trendell said they are excited. “(Students) swung through earlier in the week and picked up caps and gowns instead of Chromebooks,” he said. “They were excited to get tassels and stuff to hang from the rearview mirror in their car.” Students also got signs made by the Waterfall Clinic to put in their yards of windows congratulating them on their achievement. As for community members standing along the side of the parade route on June 6, Trendell said it is encouraged so long as “people are properly distanced.” “CBPD will put out a press release on the route and will block traffic like we would for a parade,” Trendell said. “They will communicate with people which roads will be taken during that day.”

most likely was not in public very often. “He hasn’t been out and about much,” said Leon. “He’s had several encounters, medical encounters over the last couple months. If the last couples weeks are any indication, he has not been parading

around town partying. He has pretty much been home for the most part.” However, Coos Health and Wellness could not confirm that he is still in Coos County and they know that he briefly left the county at least once.

Despite symptoms for this individual to have occurred weeks ago, Coos Health and Wellness is following protocols that mean asking him to self-isolate and provide close contacts. “We are forced to treat him right now as an asymptomatic positive.

Which already reduces the chances for transmission. And so we would consider any close contact at this point low risk as far as the people he’s been around recently,” said Leon. “But we are still following through as if he

is potentially infectious and going through all those protocols with all those people that he has been in contact with. I would characterize the risk of anybody he has been around in the last one to two weeks as low.”

the consultant’s work has been accurate in past years in estimating the financial needs of the wastewater rates. Since 2009, the city has increased sewer rates by 6.5% annually. This year’s 5.5% increase is the first break in that trend since then. “Any increase can

hurt and we feel that, but smaller increments are less painful and take less of a dig on citizens,” Councilwoman Stephanie Kilmer said. She went on to say, “We have a lot of infrastructure to take care of.” According to Craddock, the maintenance to the

city’s wastewater plants and 90 miles of sewer line are required by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. This includes planning and capital projects for some 30 individual pipe projects and 14 different pump station projects. Several parts of the line,

he said, were 100 years old and have “outlived their useful life.” He also explained that the two treatment facilities were a holdover and result of the combining of the three former cities of Marshfield, Eastside and Empire. The two plants provide more than enough

capacity for the city of Coos Bay and the communities of Bunker Hill and Charleston, Craddock said. Though it is uncommon to have two plants, the cost to change the flow of waste to a single plant was explored several years ago and found to be too expensive.

Birx offered as examples playing tennis with marked balls, one for each player to handle, or not touching flags on the golf course. “That is your space and that’s the space that you need to protect and ensure that you’re social distanced for others,”

Birx said at a White House briefing. She also suggested disposable utensils for picnics and potlucks. Birx said COVID-19 is declining nationwide, but many healthy-seeming people are unknowingly infected, making social distancing, face coverings and frequent hand-washing necessary. The holiday weekend

arrives amid the bleakest economy in decades. Tens of millions have been laid off since the virus hit hard in March and forced shutdowns. Unemployment has reached its highest level since the Great Depression. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Thursday that prospects for a recovery will remain unclear until the health

crisis is resolved. Many Memorial Day commemorations have been canceled or downsized, including concerts and fireworks shows. Parks, beaches, campgrounds and swimming pools remain closed in much of the country. But plenty of popular spaces will be open — with limits. Californians headed

into the weekend with both excitement and anxiety after restrictions eased in many areas. The nation’s most populous state has started seeing a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations after being the first to order a statewide shutdown. David Spatafore, who owns Blue Bridge Hospitality restaurant group, was looking forward to

Friday’s reopening of patio seating at the group’s pizzerias and dining rooms at its high-end steakhouse in Coronado, across the bay from San Diego. “I think people are going to be so happy to be able to go back out and not eat out of a plastic container or cardboard box,” he said. “I know I am.”

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schedule, the first group will leave Cascade’s parking lot on June 6 at 12:15 p.m. This first group will consist of 30 students, mostly from the district’s alternative programs like Destination’s Academy, Resource Link and Alternative Youth Activities. The second group, which departs Cascade at 1:10 p.m. that day, will have 42 students. Mulkey said they will mostly be honor students and valedictorians from the high school. The remaining groups will have 32 students, the last group departing from Cascade at 5:45 p.m. Mulkey said each group will be split into 16 cars when they arrive at the MHS campus to keep the parking lot from getting crowded. Then, one at a time, students will exit a vehicle to cross an outdoor stage set up on the lawn between the auditorium and the main building. One parent will also be

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While this person was showing symptoms for the coronavirus months ago, based on other health information, Coos Health and Wellness believe he

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To determine the new rate, the consultant considers the costs for the year’s operation of the wastewater treatment plants, maintenance and debt repayment. Mayor Joe Benetti said

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Longtime Utah Jazz coach Sloan dies TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press

Jerry Sloan walked up the steps to the stage at the Basketball Hall of Fame to give his enshrinement speech in 2009, almost as if he were dreading what the next few minutes would bring. He never wanted the spotlight. “This is pretty tough for me,” Sloan said that night. Talking about himself, that wasn’t easy. But basketball, he always made that seem simple. Sloan, who spent 23 years as coach of the Utah Jazz and took

the team to the NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998, died Friday at 78. The team said that for four years he had Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Sloan presided over the glory days of the John Stockton and Karl Malone pick-and-rollto-perfection era in Salt Lake City. He is fourth on the NBA’s victory list. “Before coming to Utah, I was certainly aware of Coach Sloan and what he meant to the NBA and to the coaching world,” Jazz coach Quin Snyder said Friday. “But, upon living in Utah, I became acutely aware of just

how much he truly meant to the state.” Sloan was a two-time All-Star as a player with the Chicago Bulls, led his alma mater, Evansville, to a pair of NCAA college division national championships and was an assistant coach on the 1996 U.S. Olympic team that won a gold medal at the Atlanta Games. He fell in love with the game as a student in a one-room Illinois schoolhouse, never forgetting his roots. “His more than 40 years in the NBA also paralleled a period of tremendous growth in the league, a time when we benefited greatly

from his humility, kindness, dignity and class,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. Sloan often said numbers meant nothing to him. That’s a shame, because he has so many to marvel. Sloan had 1,221 NBA coaching wins, behind only Lenny Wilkens, Don Nelson and Gregg Popovich. And Sloan’s 23 seasons with the Jazz are the second-longest string with one team in NBA history; Popovich is in his 24th season with the San Antonio Spurs. “We lost one of the giants of basketball, not only of the NBA

variety but basketball in general,” said longtime NBA executive Rod Thorn, who hired Thorn as coach of the Bulls in 1979. “No one ever played harder. He was a very, very good player and then became one of the top coaches in the history of the NBA.” Out of Sloan’s 23 seasons with the Jazz, the team finished below the .500 mark only once. He’s one of five coaches to roam the sidelines for at least 2,000 games, and the only one of those five with a winning percentage better than .600. Please see Sloan, Page B2

NBA sees light at end of tunnel TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press

Something is finally clear in the uncertain NBA: Players believe they’re going to play games again this season. The obvious questions — How? Where? When? — remain unanswered. Testing, part of the new normal of this coronavirus era, will be a major component to any return-to-play plan that the NBA comes up with. The Disney campus near Orlando, Florida makes so much sense, given its massive size, multiple courts and its ties to league broadcast partner ESPN. And the sooner games begin, the sooner the process of figuring out next season can start as well. Several people familiar with the details of the conversations have told The Associated Press this week that players around the league are being urged to start getting mentally and physically ready for training camps that could be just a few weeks away. It might not be a unanimously approved notion, but 2-1/2 months into this pandemic-caused shutdown, the NBA finally seems on the cusp of being able to move forward. “I have faith in Adam Silver and the NBA, and the NBA teams ... they’re not going to have us come back if it’s even a question of us getting hurt,” Jared Dudley of the Los Angeles Lakers said this week. “And that’s where the testing, being clean, and doing everything that I feel that they’ll do to keep us safe.” Pick a scenario for the returnto-play plan, and someone has surely heard it already. Bringing back all 30 teams and resuming the regular season is an option. So is bringing back something like 20 teams and having an expanded playoff of sorts, a notion that essentially mirrors what the NHL is talking about these days. A condensed playoff has also been discussed. The latest sign of momentum: Milwaukee owner Marc Lasry, speaking Thursday on CNBC, said the NBA’s board of governors will meet again next week and that he believes “within the next six to eight weeks we should be playing.” Silver, the commissioner who has had to deal with a series of turbulent matters from the strained China relationship in the preseason, to the deaths of David Stern and Kobe Bryant in January, and now a pandemic that will almost certainly affect the league’s financial health for the next several years — is listening to any and all ideas. “The direction that the league office has received from our teams is, again, all rules are off at this point given the situation we find ourselves in, that the country is in,” Silver said last month. “If there is an opportunity to resume play, even if it looks different than what we’ve done historically, we should be modeling it.” The calendar dictates that those decisions are going to come soon, backed up by the fact that Silver told players two weeks ago that he wants to be able to bring forward a return-toplay plan in “two to four weeks.” By that timeframe, the window is about to open.

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Former Marshfield standout Jared Bassett wins the 2019 Prefontaine Memorial Run in Coos Bay. This year’s event was canceled, ending a string of 40 straight years for the event.

Prefontaine Memorial Run canceled JOHN GUNTHER The World

COOS BAY — The annual Prefontaine Memorial Run became the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic this week, when the long-running tribute to Marshfield great Steve Prefontaine was canceled for this year. The Prefontaine Memorial Foundation committee agreed unanimously to cancel the event, which had been scheduled for Sept. 19, due to COVID-19 guidelines and concerns. “This would have been the 41st year for our event, and though we regret the necessity of the cancellation, our foremost concern is to safeguard the wellbeing of our participants, volunteers and those who gather to watch and cheer on the walkers and runners,” said Bob Huggins, the executive director for the Foundation. Huggins noted that refunds would be sent to people who already have signed up for the race. The committee had hoped to be able to hold the race, which is the largest annual sports event on the South Coast, typically drawing more than 1,000 runners and walkers for its 10-kilomter race and 2-mile run walk and

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The Grants Pass girls team receives the championship trophy from Linda Prefontaine, sister of Steve Prefontaine, after winning the high school portion of the Prefontaine Memorial Run in 2017. an associated high school cross can’t control.” country race. Plus, Huggins pointed out, “There are just too many situa- “The governor’s proclamation tions we can’t control,” Huggins that sporting events and large said. “The outdoor running porgatherings are prohibited through tion of it is OK. The likeliness of September pretty much made our getting COVID if you’re outdoor decision for us.” running is remote. Locally and statewide, other “But when we start dealing big events also have been canwith indoor registration, startceled, including the Hood to line gathering with people Coast Relay, the Butte to Butte around, handing out awards — run in Eugene, Cycle Oregon and there’s just too many things we county fairs.

The South Coast Running Club also this week canceled all its summer events, including the Jennifer’s Cathing Slough Classic in June, the rescheduled Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay in June, the Mayor’s Firecracker Run on July 4 in Mingus Park, the Circle the Bay in August and the Sunset Bay Trail Run on Labor Day Weekend. “Given the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the difficult decision to cancel running events through September,” club officials said in a message sent out to members. “We believe this is the most responsible course of action. “We are saddened by the circumstances that are causing us not to be hosting these events. We believe it is our role to keep our runners and their families healthy by decreasing exposure risk.” This was going to be a particularly big year for the Prefontaine Memorial Run because the Road Runners Club of America had declared the run this year’s National Championship 10K race. But Huggins said RRCA officials already have told him they will award that distinction to next year’s run. Please see Pre, Page B2

NHL explores 24-team playoffs to resume season Associated Press

The NHL Players’ Association’s executive committee authorized moving forward in talks with the league on returning to play from the coronavirus suspension, approving 24 teams making the playoffs with other aspects still to be negotiated The NHLPA did not provide a breakdown of the vote of its 31 player representatives in making the announcement Friday night, a day after the proposal was presented to the union’s executive board. In giving the format the green light, the NHLPA stressed

several details still need to be negotiated before games can begin. The proposal will now go to the NHL board of governors, which is expected to approve the plan in the next few days. Once approved, the proposal effectively ends the season of the league’s bottom seven teams. Under the plan proposed by the NHL/NHLPA Return To Play committee, the top four teams in each conference would play each other in a mini-tournament for seeding while the remaining 16 teams face off in a best-offive series play-in round to set the final 16 to compete for the

Stanley Cup. Though the approval is considered significant, the task of establishing a path to getting players back on the ice remains challenging. The next step would have the Return To Play committee sort out a host of other issues, ranging from health and safety protocols to determining where games will be played, with the league preparing to group teams in a select number of hub cities. Las Vegas has become the city most mentioned as a potential site, particularly because of its large concentration of hotels that

could house numerous teams. Other cities mentioned include Columbus, Ohio; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Edmonton, Alberta. Numerous other questions remain unanswered, including when players can return to their respective teams and what non-playoff teams will be allowed to do during what could potentially become a 10-month break between games. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said the league has a Please see Hockey, Page B2

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Patrick Tackaberry points to the ball after his hole-in-one at Bandon Crossings.

Tackaberry has ace at Bandon Crossings The World Patrick Tackaberry, a member of the greens crew at Bandon Crossings, had his first career hole-in-one at the course on Wednesday. Tackaberry used a hybrid to ace the 172-yard 11th hole. Tackaberry, who lives in Bandon and is 54, has been golfing about five years. He was playing with three other members of the greens crew after they finished their course main-

tenance work for the day. The others were Tim Lee, Armin Miller and Stidney Durette. Miller had changed the hole location on the green Wednesday morning.

Casual Fridays Phil Shoaf extended his lead in the race for the Crossings Cup by shooting a 4-under par 68 during last week’s Casual Fridays event at Bandon Crossings. Through eight weeks, Shoaf has amassed 62 points, which gives him a

13-point lead on Dewey Powers and 18-point lead on Rich Stefiuk in the season-long points race. The top eight will be in a match-play tournament at the end of the season to determine the Crossings Cup winner. John Johnston had the best net score last Friday with a 68.

Wacky Wednesdays Stefiuk and Johnston were the winners of the Wacky Wednesday game this week.

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May 15 Low Gross — Phil Shoaf 68, Jim Wakeman 71, Jeff Mihalick 74, Gary Coots 75, Carter Borror 78, Stu Blasius 79, Rich Stefiuk 79, Neal Cahoon 82, Brian Gibson 82, Mitch McCullough 83, Briak Saksa 85, Mark Nortness 85, Wayne Everest 86, Bobby Cox 87, Brian Boyle 88, Louis Wantland 88, Val Nemcek 90, John Loverin 91, Toby Bowman 93, Don Weissert 97, Rick Evans 99. Low Net — John Johnston 68, Toby Stanley 70, Cedric Johnston 72, Michael Shields 72, Frank Cronan 73, Jim Lorenzen 73, John Ohanesian 73, Dewey Powers 74, Eric Oberbeck 74, Rex Smith 75, Ed Tyner 75, Chip England 75, Wim McSpadden 75, Wes Osborne 75, Gerard Ledoux 75, Ray Fabien 76, David Kimes 76, Kathrine Barton 76, Robert Webber 77, Luke Thornton 78, Craig Ford 78, Martha Blochlinger 78, Ed Yelton 79, Tom Gant 80, Marilyn Pothier 82. Closest to Pin — Rich Stefiuk (No. 6), Ed Tyner (Nos. 9 and 14), Frank Cronan (No. 11), Jim Lorenzen (No. 14, tied with Tyner), Guy Hawthorne (No. 17). Crossings Cup Top 15 (through eight weeks): Phil Shoaf 62, Dewey Powers 49, Rich Stefiuk 44, Carter Borror 37, Neal Cahoon 36, Toby Stanley 33, Dave Kimes 31, John Johnston 30, Mark Nortness 29, Bob Webber 28, Jeff Mihalick 27, Stu Blasius 25, Wim McSpadden 25, Martha Blochlinger 24, Brian Gibson 24.

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May 20 You Pick Em Low Gross — Rich Stefiuk 48, Val Nemcek 56, Ray Fabien 56, Brian Saksa 58, Rex Smith 63, Chip England 64. Low Net — John Johnston 46, Robert Webber 46, Toby Stanley 46, Bobby Cox 47, Dewey Powers 48, Terry Kirchner 48, Wim McSpadden 49, David Kimes 50, Tom Gant 51, Tom Lee 57. Closest to Pin — Toby Stanley (Nos. 6 and 17), Richard Stefiuk (Nos. 9 and 11), Val Nemcek (No. 14).

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And he was revered as a player with the Bulls, and his No. 4 jersey was the first retired by the franchise. “Loyalty was his badge of honor and his no-nonsense approach to competition was perfect for the game,” said Miami Heat President Pat Riley, the fellow Hall of Famer who called it a privilege to coach against Sloan. “Jerry will go down in history as one of the most admired great winners and respected teachers of basketball ever.” Sloan spent 34 years in the Jazz organization, as head coach, assistant,

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe was grateful to bring a moment or two of happiness to wife Marissa in the worst week of their lives. It was Tuesday, during a 12-week exam, that they learned that their expected child — they only learned Monday that it was a girl — had no fetal heartbeat. Two days later, Briscoe won the Xfinity Series’ return to action when he held off Kyle Busch at Darlington Raceway. “This has been the hardest week I’ve ever had to deal with and God is so good,” Briscoe said. “Even when I took the lead with 50 to go, I was crying inside the race car.” Briscoe joined his wife’s appointment on a video call from the infield at Darlington, awaiting the rain-delayed race’s orginal start time. He and Marissa shared their news on Instagram on Wednesday, hoping it might help others cope with similar tragedies. His story will reach so many more after the victory Thursday. “This is more than a race win,” he said. “This is the biggest day of my life after the toughest day in my life, and to be able to best the best there is is so satisfying.” Briscoe said he nev-

er seriously considered pulling out of the competition, that racing might be “therapuetic” in the series’ first event since March 7 in Phoenix due to the coronavirus pandemic. Briscoe used two strong restarts and a quick pit stop to finish on top. He got the lead out of the pits during the final caution, then pulled away from Busch and Justin Allgaier on the subsequent restart with seven laps to go for his fourth career win and second this season. “Honestly, winning the Daytona 500 couldn’t even top the feeling of just, like I was saying earlier, the ups and downs,” Briscoe said. “This is what my family needed and what my wife needed.” Busch seemed to have the race in hand as he took the second stage in a dominant showing. But he was called for speeding in the pits and ordered to the back of the 39-car field. But Busch was there to challenge Briscoe at the end, the cars touching off the final turn before Briscoe crossed the finish line in front by 0.08 seconds. Allgaier was third, Austin Cindric fourth and Noah Gragson, the pole sitter who won the first stage, was fifth.

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country programs in Coos County high schools, annual scholarships to high school seniors who participate in track or cross country, and helping fund the Pre Track Club, a summer training program at Marshfield High School. This year’s sponsors include Nike, Pacific Properties, Tower Motor Company, Banner Bank, Vend West Services, Farr’s Hardware and North Bend Medical Center. More information about the run and the Prefontaine Foundation is available at www.prefontainerun.com or by calling Huggins at 541-297-0230.

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“We look forward to Sept. 18, 2021, when we plan to once again invite runners to take part in our premier event to honor our hometown hero, Steve Prefontaine, his celebrated running career and his memory,” Huggins said. The annual run helps the Prefontaine Foundation fund a number of projects each year. Huggins said projects made possible by the generous support of sponsors and the proceeds from the run include grants to support track and cross

plan in place, but stopped short of providing details by saying it would be premature to do so at this time. At the very least, the league has the framework of a plan on which to build off for the first time since the regular season was placed on pause on March 12.

Games would likely be played without fans. It’s unclear how the league will address players’ concerns over spending potentially lengthy stretches of time in self-isolation away from their families. Both sides agree there is no ideal plan, while acknowledging the limitations they face because of the uncertainty created by the pandemic.

scout or senior basketball adviser. Sloan started as a scout, was promoted as an assistant under Frank Layden in 1984 and became the sixth coach in franchise history on Dec. 9, 1988, after Layden resigned. “Like Stockton and Malone as players, Jerry Sloan epitomized the organization,” the Jazz said in a statement. “He will be greatly missed.” Sloan retired as coach of the Jazz abruptly in 2011, amid reports of conflict with Deron Williams, the team’s point guard at the time. Williams, in an Instagram post Friday, said he was “blessed” to play for Sloan. “I know things didn’t end well between us in Utah, however I’m glad that i got the chance to sit down with him before it was too late,” Williams wrote. “Definitely something that would have haunted me for the rest of my life.” Sloan was the coach at Evansville for all of five days in 1977. He then made an arduous — and fateful — decision. He was going to take over for his college coach, Arad McCutcheon, who was retiring. Sloan signed

a contract but backed out quickly, citing undisclosed personal reasons. Later that year, a plane carrying the Evansville team and coaches crashed, killing all 29 people aboard. Had he not left Evansville, Sloan could have easily been on that plane. And he thought about that countless times over the next four decades. “That incident on December the 13th, 1977, made me realize that there are a lot more things more important than basketball,” Sloan said in 2009. “Even though I love this game, I will always be grateful for what it’s given me.” Sloan’s longevity with the Jazz was remarkable. During his time in Utah, going 1,127-682 in regular seasons, there were 245 coaching changes around the league and five teams — Charlotte, Memphis, Toronto, Orlando and Minnesota — did not even exist when he started with the Jazz. Fellow coaches raved about him. The majority of George Karl’s coaching career overlapped with Sloan’s, and Karl simply adored his rival. “What I admired about him, is he was a friend to all coaches,” Karl said.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Joe Biden says he “should not have been so cavalier” after he told a prominent black radio host that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t black.” The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee quickly moved to address the fallout from his Friday remark, which was interpreted by some as presuming black Americans would vote for him. In a call with the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce that was added to his public schedule, Biden said he would never “take the African American community for granted.” “I shouldn’t have been such a wise guy,” Biden said. “No one should have to vote for any party based on their race or religion or background.”

That was an acknowledgement of the stinging criticism he received in response to his comments, which he made earlier in the day on “The Breakfast Club,” a radio program that is popular in the black community. The rebukes included allies of Trump’s reelection campaign — anxious to go on the offense after weeks of defending the Republican president’s response to the coronavirus pandemic — and some activists who warned that Biden must still court black voters, even if African Americans overwhelmingly oppose the president. “None of us can afford for the party or for this campaign to mess this election up, and comments like these are the kinds that frankly either make black voters feel like we’re not

really valued and people don’t care if we show up or not,” said Alicia Garza, a Black Lives Matter co-founder and principal of Black Futures Lab. Near the end of Biden’s appearance on the radio program, host Charlamagne Tha God pressed him on reports that he is considering Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is white, to be his vice presidential running mate. The host told Biden that black voters “saved your political life in the primaries” and “have things they want from you.” Biden said that “I guarantee you there are multiple black women being considered. Multiple.” A Biden aide then sought to end the interview, prompting the host to say, “You can’t do that to black media.”

Biden responded, “I do that to black media and white media,” and said his wife needed to use the television studio. He then added: “If you’ve got a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or for Trump, then you ain’t black.” Trump’s campaign and his allies immediately seized on Biden’s comments. South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, a Trump supporter and the Senate’s sole black Republican, said he was “shocked and surprised” by Biden’s remarks. “I was struck by the condescension and the arrogance in his comments,” Scott said in a conference call arranged by the Trump campaign. “I could not believe my ears that he would stoop so low to tell folks what they

Trump lashes out against scientists whose findings contradict him WASHINGTON (AP) — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one study. “A political hit job,” he said of another. As President Donald Trump pushes to reopen the country despite warnings from doctors about the consequences of moving too quickly during the coronavirus crisis, he has been lashing out at scientists whose conclusions he doesn’t like. Twice this week, Trump has not only dismissed the findings of studies but suggested — without evidence — that their authors were motivated by politics and out to undermine his efforts to roll back coronavirus restrictions. First it was a study funded in part by his own government’s National Institutes of Health that raised alarms about the use of hydroxychloroquine, finding higher overall mortality in coronavirus patients who took the drug while in Veterans Administration hospitals. Trump and many of his allies had been touting the drug as a miracle cure, and Trump this week revealed that he has been taking it to try to ward off the virus — despite an FDA warning last month that it should only be used in hospital settings or clinical trials because of the risk of serious side effects, including life-threatening heart problems. The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest and most well respected medical

journals, published a new study Friday that echoed those findings. “If you look at the one survey, the only bad survey, they were giving it to people that were in very bad shape. They were very old, almost dead,” Trump told reporters Tuesday. “It was a Trump enemy statement.” He offered similar pushback Thursday to a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. It found that more than 61% of COVID-19 infections and 55% of reported deaths — nearly 36,000 people — could have been been prevented had social distancing measures been put in place one week sooner. Trump has repeatedly defended his administration’s handling of the virus in the face of persistent criticism that he acted too slowly. “Columbia’s an institution that’s very liberal,” Trump told reporters Thursday. “I think it’s just a political hit job, you want to know the truth.” Trump has long been skeptical of mainstream science — dismissing human-made climate change as a “hoax,” suggesting that noise from wind turbines causes cancer and claiming that exercise can deplete a body’s finite amount of energy. It’s part of a larger skepticism of expertise and backlash against “elites” that has become increasingly popular among Trump’s conservative base.

But undermining Americans’ trust in the integrity and objectivity of scientists is especially dangerous during a pandemic when the public is relying on its leaders to develop policies based on the best available information, said Larry Gostin, a Georgetown University law professor who is an expert in public health. “We have every right to expect that our leaders will use the best science to keep us safe and protect us,” Gostin said. “And so the idea that you reject objective scientific information that could inform policies that have life or death consequences is unfathomable.” The White House rejected that thinking, noting that Trump has followed his administration’s public health officials’ recommendations through much of the crisis. “Any suggestion that the president does not value scientific data or the important work of scientists is patently false as evidenced by the many data-driven decision he has made to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including cutting off travel early from highly-infected populations, expediting vaccine development, issuing the 15-day and later 30-day guidance to ‘slow the spread,’ and providing governors with a clear, safe road map to opening up America again,” White House spokesman Judd Deere said. Yet Trump has made

clear that, at least when it comes to hydroxychloroquine, he has prioritized anecdotal evidence, including a letter he told reporters he’d received from a doctor in Westchester, a county in New York, claiming success with the drug. Asked this week what evidence he had that the drug was effective in preventing COVID-19 — contrary to FDA guidance — Trump responded: “Are you ready? Here’s my evidence: I get a lot of positive calls about it.” “The only negative I’ve heard,” he added, “was the study where they gave it -- was it the VA? — with, you know, people that aren’t big Trump fans.” There is no evidence that the study, funded by grants from the NIH and the University of Virginia, was influenced by anyone’s opinions about Trump. The retrospective analysis was conducted by researchers at several universities and looked at the impact of hydroxychloroquine in patients at veterans’ hospitals across the nation. It found no benefit and more deaths among those given hydroxychloroquine versus standard care alone. That work was posted online for researchers and has not been reviewed by other scientists, but a larger observational study that looked at the outcomes of nearly 100,000 patients in 671 hospitals on six continents published Friday sounded similar alarms.

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it a lot of impact, said Dr. David Aronoff, infectious diseases chief at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. “It really does give us some degree of confidence that we are unlikely to see major benefits from these drugs in the treatment of COVID-19 and possibly harm,” said Aronoff, who was not involved in the research. Trump repeatedly has pushed the malaria drugs, and has said he is taking hydroxychloroquine to try to prevent infection or minimize symptoms from the coronavirus. The drugs are approved for treating lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and for preventing and treating malaria, but no large rigorous tests have found them safe or effective for preventing or treating COVID-19. People sick enough to be hospitalized with the coronavirus are not the same as healthy people taking the drugs in other situations, so safety cannot be assumed from prior use, Mehra said. These drugs also have potentially serious side effects. The Food and Drug Administration has warned against taking hydroxy-

chloroquine with antibiotics and has said the malaria drug should only be used for coronavirus in formal studies. Lacking results from stricter tests, “one needs to look at real-world evidence” to gauge safety or effectiveness, Mehra said. The results on these patients, from a long-established global research database, are “as real world as a database can get,” he said. His study looked at nearly 15,000 people with COVID-19 getting one of the malaria drugs with or without one of the suggested antibiotics and more than 81,000 patients getting none of those medications. In all, 1,868 took chloroquine alone, 3,783 took that plus an antibiotic, 3,016 took hydroxychloroquine alone and 6,221 took that plus an antibiotic. About 9% of patients taking none of the drugs died in the hospital, versus 16% on chloroquine, 18% on hydroxychloroquine, 22% on chloroquine plus an antibiotic, and 24% on hydroxychloroquine plus an antibiotic. After taking into account

age, smoking, various health conditions and other factors that affect survival, researchers estimate that use of the drugs may have contributed to 34% to 45% of the excess risk of death they observed. About 8% of those taking hydroxychloroquine and an antibiotic developed a heart rhythm problem vs. 0.3% of the patients not taking any of the drugs in the study. More of these problems were seen with the other drugs, too. The results suggest these drugs are “not useful and may be harmful” in people hospitalized with COVID-19, professor Christian Funck-Brentano, of the Sorbonne University in Paris, wrote in a commentary published by the journal. He had no role in the study. Experiments underway now to test these drugs in a strict manner “need to be completed and should not be stopped prematurely,” Aronoff said. Even though the Lancet study was large, observational look-backs like this “cannot control for every possible factor that may be responsible for observed results,” he said.

Big study casts doubt on malaria drugs as coronavirus treatment Malaria drugs pushed by President Donald Trump as treatments for the coronavirus did not help and were tied to a greater risk of death and heart rhythm problems in a new study of nearly 100,000 patients around the world. Friday’s report in the journal Lancet is not a rigorous test of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, but it is by far the largest look at their use in real world settings, spanning 671 hospitals on six continents. “Not only is there no benefit, but we saw a very consistent signal of harm,” said one study leader, Dr. Mandeep Mehra, a heart specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Researchers estimate that the death rate attributable to use of the drugs, with or without an antibiotic such as azithromycin, is roughly 13% versus 9% for patients not taking them. The risk of developing a serious heart rhythm problem is more than five times greater. Even though it is only observational, the size and scope of the study gives

should do, how they should think and what it means to be black.” Charlamagne Tha God later said on CNN, “A black woman running mate is necessary, especially after today.” He added that the question of “what makes somebody black” is a discussion for black people, not for “a white man.” Trump himself has a history of incendiary rhetoric related to race. When he launched his presidential campaign in 2015, Trump called many Mexican immigrants “rapists.” Campaigning in 2016, he asked black voters, “What the hell do you have to lose?” In 2017, he said there are good people on “both sides” of the clash in Charlottesville, Virginia, between white supremacists and anti-racist demonstrators that left one counterprotester dead.

Hertz latest to file for bankruptcy protection Associated Press

Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business. The Estero, Florida-based company’s lenders were unwilling to grant it another extension on its auto lease debt payments past a Friday deadline, triggering the filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. Hertz and its subsidiaries will continue to operate, according to a release from the company. Hertz’s principal international operating regions and franchised locations are not included in the filing, the statement said. By the end of March, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. had racked up $18.7 billion in debt with only $1 billion of available cash. Starting in midMarch, the company — whose car-rental bands also include Dollar and Thrifty — lost all revenue when travel shut down due to the

coronavirus. The company made “significant efforts” but couldn’t raise money on the capital markets, so it started missing payments to creditors in April, the filing said. Hertz has also been plagued by management upheaval, naming its fourth CEO in six years on May 18. “No business is built for zero revenue,” former CEO Kathryn Marinello said on the company’s first-quarter earnings conference call May 12. “There’s only so long that companies’ reserves will carry them.” In late March, Hertz shed 12,000 workers and put another 4,000 on furlough, cut vehicle acquisitions by 90% and stopped all nonessential spending. The company said the moves would save $2.5 billion per year. But the cuts came too late to save Hertz, the nation’s No. 2 auto rental company founded in 1918 by Walter L. Jacobs, who started in Chicago with a fleet of a dozen Ford Model Ts. Jacobs sold the company, initially called Rent-A-Car Inc., to John D. Hertz in 1923.

Workers test positive at Vancouver fruit plant VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Two dozen employees at a Vancouver, Washington, food processing company have been sickened with the coronavirus, officials said. It may be the Portland area’s biggest workplace outbreak reported thus far, excluding the health care sector, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Firestone Pacific Foods CEO Josh Hinerfeld said the company had its first confirmed case midday Sunday and learned of two more later that afternoon. The Vancouver plant shut down Monday but the infection total has grown. Firestone employs 150 people altogether, according to Hinerfeld. Food processing facilities have emerged as a major source of infection across the country. There have been workplace outbreaks in Astoria and Albany in Oregon, in east-

ern Washington near the Tri-Cities and at plants near Boise and in Weiser, Idaho. Firestone processes frozen fruit including raspberries, mangos, cherries and blueberries, among others. Hinerfeld said the company took steps to protect employees before the outbreak, including social distancing, temperature checks, providing masks to employees and offering expanded sick leave. Clark County’s public health department didn’t have immediate comment Friday but said it is looking into the situation. As businesses in Oregon and Washington reopen amid a gradual loosening of coronavirus restrictions, Hinerfeld said his company’s experience should serve as a cautionary tale. He said he is working with government health and labor authorities to engineer additional safeguards.

Oregon football recruit faces attempted murder charges ACCOKEEK, Md. (AP) — A high school football player designated as a star recruit for colleges by ESPN is accused of trying to kill his ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend. Luke Hill, 18, faces charges including attempted first-degree murder after allegedly firing gunshots that struck a home in Accokeek, Maryland, on Monday night, according to charging documents obtained by The Washington Post. Hill, a defensive back who graduated from St. Frances Academy in Baltimore after withdrawing from St. John’s College High during his junior year, had committed to play at the University of Oregon, but Coach Mario Cristobal told The Oregonian that he was cut from their program this spring. Prince George’s County Police redacted the name of the target, but ESPN reported that it was Ishmael Leggett, Hill’s former classmate at St. John’s.

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/HJDO Notices A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Sumner Rural Fire Protection District, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held at Sumner Fire Department Station #1, 60817 Selander Road. The Meeting will take place on Monday, May 27th, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. In keeping with COVID-19 restrictions, a copy of the budget is available for review on Sumner’s Facebook page, facebook.com/sumnerrfpd. Public comments for committee consideration can be emailed to srfpd@coosnet. com. Published: May 16 & 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 283289)

Estate of Estrellita Clarita Corbus-Murphy NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Case Number: 20PB01407 Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Coos, has appointed the undersigned as Personal Representative of the Estate of Estrellita Clarita CorbusMurphy, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to

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the Personal Representative at 12725 SW Millikan Way, Ste. 300, Beaverton, OR 97005, within four months from the date of first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published May 9, 2020. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE George Corbus 6870 SW Hall Blvd. #F Beaverton, OR 97008 Phone: 503.508.7852 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Alexis Shimada, OSB 184435 12725 SW Millikan Way, Ste. 300 Beaverton, OR 97005 Phone: 503.863.2732 Fax: 971.770.0450 Email: alexis@masterfulattorneys.com Published: May 9, 16 & 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 284142)

Case No. 20PB03094 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. DATED and first published this 16th day of May, 2020. Vicki R. Elias Personal Representative Published: May 16, 23 & 30 The World & ONPA (ID: 284950)

court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of the first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Case No. 20CV15572 SUMMONS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff v. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AVRUM R. FRIED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 687 DONNELLY AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 Defendants

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JACQUELYN CROWDER, Deceased. Case No. 20PB03054 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Melanie Nichols has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420 or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, P.O. Box 865, North Bend, Oregon 97459, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: May 9, 2020 Melanie Nichols Personal Representative 57290 Gateway Rd. Coquille, OR 97423 (541) 260-4651 Published: May 9, 16 & 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 284138)

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Budget Committee of SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT; COOS, CURRY AND WESTERN DOUGLAS COUNTIES, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 will be held virtually in Room 505 of Tioga Hall on the College campus, 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay. The meeting will take place on the 1st day of June 2020 at 4:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and recommended budget, and hear questions and comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where the deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 22, 2020 at the Southwestern Oregon Community College Business Office in Dellwood Hall Room #16A between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. An additional public meeting of the Budget Committee of SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT is scheduled for June 8, 2020 at 4:00pm at the same location, if needed. There will not be an opportunity for questions or comment from the public at this meeting. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Southwestern has made a method by which the public can listen to or virtually attend the public meeting at the time it occurs and does not have to provide a physical space. The meeting will be virtually available through ZOOM at the Coos and Curry campuses. Please contact Dina Laskey at 541-888-7400 or by e-mail at dina.laskey@socc. edu for details. Published: May 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 285354)

By: s/ Stanton Shelby Stanton Shelby, OSB #044151 (503) 345-9513 (858) 412-2775 (Facsimile) sshelby@aldridgepite.com 111 SW Columbia Street, Suite 950 Portland, OR 97201 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff NOTICE TO DEFENDANT/ DEFENDANTS READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days (or 60 days for Defendant United States or State of Oregon Department of Revenue) along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. NOTICE TO ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED FORCES If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: DONALD GEORGE HALL, Deceased. Case No. 20PB02670 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan Hall has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 1437 SE Rex Street, Portland, Oregon 97202, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Karen L. Costello. Dated and first published on May 9, 2020. /s/ Karen L. Costello Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Susan Hall 1437 SE Rex Street Portland, OR 97202 Telephone: (503) 232-7841 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, PC 125 W. Central Avenue, Suite 400 P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 808-0284 Email: kcostello@kcostellolaw.com Published: May 9, 16 & 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 284082) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF CURRY In the Matter of the Estate of LLOYD C. KREUTZER, Deceased.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS: Probate administration proceedings in the Estate of Arthur Dale Cordell, Deceased, are now pending in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County, Case No. 20PB02439, and Carol MacLeod has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, c/o Gleaves Swearingen LLP, Attorneys at Law, 975 Oak Street, Suite 800, Eugene, OR 97401, within 4 months from the date of the first publication of this notice or such claims may be barred. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all persons whose rights may be affected by the above entitled proceedings that additional information may be obtained from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or the attorneys for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published this 23rd day of May, 2020. Published: May 23 & 30 and June 6, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 285475) This is an action for Judicial Foreclosure of real property commonly known as 687 DONNELLY AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 A motion or answer must be given to the

TO DEFENDANTS: UNKNOWN HEIRS OF AVRUM R. FRIED, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 687 DONNELLY AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the action filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this Summons upon you; and if you fail to appear and defend, for want thereof, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein. Dated: April 17, 2020 ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: TEDDIE J. SMITH, JR. Trustee: FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE Successor: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: As described on the attached Exhibit A 3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: April 23, 2007 Recording No. 2007-5163 Official Records of Coos County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $1,996.38 each, due the first of each month, for the months of September 2019 through January 2020; plus late charges and advances; plus unpaid real property taxes or liens,

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A public meeting of the Lower Umpqua Parks & Recreation District will be held on June 3rd, 2020 at 5:15 pm at Highland Pool; 2605 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 as approved by the Lower Umpqua Parks & Recreation Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Highland Pool between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. 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.

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount 2018-19 31,161 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Federal, State & all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations & Donations Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes 84,235 Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 103,500 Total Resources 218,896 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS

Email: our.highland.pool@gmail.com Adopted Budget This Year 2019-20 25,000

Approved Budget Next Year 2020-21 33,000

64,875 111,500 201,375

64,975 113,000 210,975

107,000 70,975

113,000 69,475

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28,500 210,975

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 115,345 Materials and Services 65,074 Capital Outlay Debt Service Interfund Transfers Contingencies Special Payments Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 38,477 Total Requirements 218,896

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Name: GENERAL FUND 218,896 201,375 FTE 4 4 Total Requirements 218,896 201,375 Total FTE 4 4

Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit .2416 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 2018-19 .2416 per $1,000

Rate or Amount Imposed This Year 2019-20 .2416 per $1,000

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1. $0

LONG TERM DEBT Total 150-504-073-2 (Rev. 11-18)

210,975 4 210,975 4

Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2020-21 .2416 per $1,000

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

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285697

FORM UR-1

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the Bandon Urban Renewal Agency will be held on June 1, 2020 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 555 Hwy 101, Bandon, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 as approved by the City of Bandon Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Bandon City Hall, 555 Hwy 101, Bandon, Oregon between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Or online at www.cityofbandon.org.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. If different, the major changes and their effect on the budget are: Contact: Dan Chandler

Telephone: 541-347-2437 FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount

TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Federal, State and All Other Grants Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers All Other Resources Except Division of Tax & Special Levy Revenue from Division of Tax Revenue from Special Levy Total Resources

Personnel Services Materials and Services Capital Outlay Debt Service Interfund Transfers Contingencies All Other Expenditures and Requirements Unappropriated Ending Fund Balance Total Requirements

Email: citymanager@cityofbandon.org

2018-2019

1,235,899 0 0 0 42,717 482,558 0 1,761,174

Adopted Budget This Year 2029-2020 1,492,613 0 0 0 144,876 608,766 0 2,246,255

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION 0 5,508 64,805 198,246 0 0 0 1,492,615 1,761,174

Approved Budget Next Year 2020-2021 1,685,827 0 0 0 29,200 658,492

0 89,917 1,699,269 457,069 0 0 0 0 2,246,255

FINANCIAL SUMMARY-REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Urban Renewal Agency #1 1,108,390 1,418,263 FTE 0 0 Urban Renewal Agency #2 652,784 827,992 FTE 0 0 Total Requirements 1,761,174 2,246,255 Total FTE 0 0

2,373,519

0 76,960 1,842,791 453,768 0 0 0 0 2,373,519

1,528,052 0 845,467 0 2,373,519 0

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * The total approved fiscal year 2020 - 2021 Urban Renewal budget is $2,373,519, which is $127,264 (5.36%) more than the prior fiscal year 2019-2020 budget of $2,246,255. There are no major changes in the proposed activities. STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 July 1 $0 $0 General Obligation Bonds $0 $0 Other Bonds $2,053,996 $0 Other Borrowings $0 $2,053,996 Total * If more space is needed to complete any section of this form, insert lines (rows) on this sheet or add sheets. You may delete unused lines. LONG TERM DEBT

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plus interest. 5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $298,359.81; plus interest at the rate of 6.3750% per annum from August 1, 2019; plus the late charges of $399.28; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs. 6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Coos County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE. Date: May 28, 2020 Time: 11:00 a.m. Place: Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778.

toll-free in Oregon at 800-4527636 or you may visit it’s website at: www.osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to https://www. oregonlawhelp.org. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #30254.30127). DATED: January 8, 2020. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440.

NE 1/4; thence along the said North line, South 88 ° 31’ West a distance of 237.07 feet, to the point of beginning. Parcel 2: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Township 26 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon; thence

North 12 feet, more or less, to the thread of Stock Slough; thence along the thread of Stock Slough in a Westerly direction 64 feet, more or less, to the confluence of a drainage ditch with Stock Slough; thence along the thread of said drainage ditch in a Southerly and then Easterly direction to a point on the East line of the

SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 8, which point bears South 400 feet, more or less, from the point of beginning; thence North, along the East line of the SW 1/4 of the NE

1/4, 400 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. Published: May 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 283452)

NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS (This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.) Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763 or

EXHIBIT A Parcel 1: The West 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Township 26 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon. ALSO: Beginning at a point on the South line of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Township 26 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, said point being located North 88 ° 31’ East a distance of 237.07 feet from the Southwest corner of the said NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4; thence North 31 ° 22’ 50” East a distance of 7.45 feet; thence North 38 ° 17’ 00” East a distance of 29.5 feet; thence North 43 ° 23’ 10” East distance of 39.44 feet; thence North 52 ° 25’ 00” East a distance of 19.23 feet; thence North 64 ° 29’ 40” East a distance of 25.51 feet, more or less, to the Southerly line of the Stock Slough-Daniels Creek County Road; thence Southeasterly along said Southwesterly Right-of-Way line 150 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the East-West centerline through the NE 1/4 of said Section 8; thence South 87 ° 33’ 36” West along said EastWest centerline 240 feet, more or less to the point of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 8, Township 26 South, Range 12 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon; thence South 61 ° 04’ 20” East a distance of 214.1 feet; thence North 20 ° 27’ 40” East a distance of 26.47 feet; thence North 22 ° 22’ 50” East a distance of 62.4 feet; thence North 31 ° 22’ 50” East a distance of 31.86 feet, more or less, to the North line of the said SE 1/4 of the

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Bridge There are times (the Senior Life Master explained to his Saturday morning class) when you have a crucial guess to make in a suit. Perhaps you are faced with a two-way finesse. It is best to delay the decision for as long as possible. Find out as much as you can about the other suits before committing yourself in the critical suit. This deal is a relatively simple example of the genre. The SLM put the North-South cards on the board, paused for a minute or so, then continued: South's bidding was aggressive. Opposite a single raise, he was thin for his jump to game. But the vulnerable game bonus is a powerful lure. Also, the opponents' silence suggested

favorable suit breaks. West led the spade ace, East signaling with the queen to show the queenjack. West continued with two more rounds of the suit. South ruffed, drew trumps and paused to assess the prospects. Clearly, he had to find the diamond queen to make his game. But who held the key queen? Not having the powers of Mr. P. Hal Sims, an expert in the early days of contract bridge who reputedly never misguessed a two-way finesse, South led the club king. When West won with the ace, the final piece of the jigsaw had fallen into place. West had shown up with 11 points: the spade ace-king and the club ace. How could he have the diamond queen as well, when he couldn't open the bidding? South won the club return in the dummy, cashed the diamond ace, finessed in diamonds through East and claimed his contract.

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Steve and Marilyn Wright, lead and assistant artist with the Washed Ashore project, pose with the organization’s newest creation, a California condor. The sculpture, made from trash from the ocean, will be on permanent display at the Oregon Zoo, in front of the zoo’s condor exhibit.

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BANDON — Bits and pieces that have landed on Bandon beaches are now headed for Portland in the form of an eclectic sculpture. A 13-foot wide, 9-foot tall California condor has been designed and built in Bandon by Washed Ashore. Founder and artistic director Angela Haseline Pozzi said the condor is headed for the Oregon Zoo in Portland, where it will be on permanent display and can be viewed when the zoo reopens to the public. The Oregon Zoo commissioned the piece, which was built

by Washed Ashore’s new lead artist, Steve Wright, along with his wife, art assistant Marilyn Wright. However, many of the components of the condor were put together by the public at its Washed Ashore Gallery and Volunteer Workshop at 325 Second St. in Old Town Bandon. The Bandon gallery is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is hoped it can reopen before the end of summer. Meanwhile, an online store will open by July 1, called the Eco-Shift Marketplace (“Shop to Save the Sea”) and a Home Ambassadors Program is set to launch Aug. 1. Washed Ashore is a nonprofit

community art project founded by artist and educator Haseltine Pozzi in 2010. The project is based in Bandon, where Haseltine Pozzi first recognized the amount of plastic washing up on the beaches she loved and decided to take action. Since 2010, Washed Ashore has processed tons of plastic pollution from Pacific beaches to create monumental art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Washed Ashore’s traveling displays are exhibiting at the Florida Aquarium through Aug. 30; the Oakland, Calif. Zoo through Aug. 16; the Oregon Zoo through Sept. 27; and ongoing displays

are on exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natual History in Washington, D.C., and in Bandon. Haseltine Pozzi has been in the news for her efforts with Washed Ashore, which has exhibited and been recognized worldwide for its efforts to raise awareness of ocean pollution. The organization was featured recently in a New York Times article, in a broadcast on PBS News Hour, as the Smithsonian Museum Featured Exhibit, in the Washington Post, the Sierra Club News, a Disney Parks Blog and many other publications. Washed Ashore is set to be on the back cover of an upcoming edition of

Audubon Magazine, featuring the tufted puffin sculpture at Coquille Point. She was also interviewed recently for the Kelly Clarkson Show via Zoom, in an episode that should air in a few weeks. Clarkson connected Haseltine Pozzi with a 10-year-old that she will mentor, teaching her art process and environmental philosophy. That collaboration will be featured in a future Kelly Clarkson Show episode. Haseltine Pozzi believes the efforts and hard work of Washed Ashore and its dedicated staff and volunteers have made a

The annual scholarship is awarded to one male and one female high school student in the WRCA service area, which includes high schools in Brookings-Harbor, Gold Beach, Port Orford-Langlois, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers. Each scholarship given is four-year renewable full tuition scholarship worth $80,000. Recipients of this scholarship have shown outstanding character, high academic achievement and demonstrate collaborative ability as a team member throughout their high school years. “We are excited for both Layne and Natalie,” said Krista

Nieraeth, principal of Pacific High School. “This scholarship is a huge honor for them and their families. “Being chosen for this scholarship shows the type of students and people Layne and Natalie are and we are so proud of them.” Both students will be attending Oregon State University in the fall. Converse has been accepted into OSU Honors College and plans on majoring in mechanical engineering. Vincent intends on majoring in kinesiology, with the hope of attaining her doctorate in physical therapy.

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Seniors receive Jim Seeley Memorial Scholarship The World SIXES – Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and Pacific High School are pleased to announce that Pacific High School Seniors Layne Converse and Natalie Vincent are the recipients of the 1st annual Jim Seeley Memorial Scholarship. Seeley, who passed away in January of this year, was the longtime Executive Director of the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and an adviser for Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. WRCA was a labor of love for Seeley, and he soared in his role of bridging community need with leader-

Natalie Vincent ship and grant assistance. To honor Seeley’s legacy,

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The Chamber Minute: Be willing to step up A while ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Washington D. C. Although most of what I did was work, I did end up with a few hours to look around. I went through the Capitol building and saw historic chambers used for the Supreme Court and the early House of Representatives. I also sat in the Senate chamber. While listening to the debate, I looked at the ancient desks and thought of the multi-

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tudes of issues that have been argued over them. I also found a lot of other things in our nation’s capital. Weather was marginal, people were often very abrupt and prices were out of this world. It was good to get home. We are truly blessed to live on the Oregon Coast where our surroundings are beautiful, our weather is wonderful year-round, and the people you meet on the street actually talk to you.

If we love this community, we must work to keep it and improve it for tomorrow. We work, often as volunteers. Volunteers addressing issues that we feel are important. What needs do you see? Let me encourage you to find your answer and do something. Your willingness to step up, simply because it’s the right thing to do, will determine how outstanding Oregon’s Bay Area can be. What do you expect

this area to be in 10 years? Your expectations are important, because seldom do you exceed them. You don’t get what you want, you get what you expect. So let’s expect greatness and figure out what we need to get there. One key is to be an active member in your Chamber. With like minded people, looking to make something happen, we find opportunities and solutions for today and tomorrow.

In this pandemic world it is even more critical that we work together to enable our community to thrive, once again. Give me a call and I’ll set you up. Remember our business is helping your business. And like us on Facebook. Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.

Mageehon chosen for presidential fellowship

ered in collaboration with the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, the fellows will be mentored by esteemed current and former community college presidents who have achieved exceptional outcomes for students throughout their careers, and will learn strategies to improve student outcomes in and after college, lead

internal change, and create strong external partnerships with K-12 schools, four-year colleges, employers and other partners. “Evidence shows that substantial improvements in student success are achieved only when presidents have the commitment and skill needed to lead change within their institutions and through partnerships in the community,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the College Excellence Program. “These fellows have been chosen because they embody that commitment and, we believe, will build their skills even further to become transformational presidents.” “Aspen chose only one Oregonian for this fellowship, and Southwestern is thrilled they chose a

member of our college,” said Dr. Patty Scott, Southwestern president. “Throughout her career, Ali has dedicated her work to equity, and ensuring all groups of students can access training and education. She’s most passionate about carrying out this work in rural communities, where colleges like Southwestern have the greatest impact in people’s lives,” Scott said. Mageehon started as Vice President of Instruction at Southwestern Oregon Community College in May of 2017. Mageehon has been in Oregon since 2009 and has worked at both Portland Community College and Umpqua Community College. Her career started in GED instruction when she taught at a correctional facility in

Colorado. She found her passion for education in rural communities while living and teaching in the Marshall Islands. Mageehon completed a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Denver, a master’s degree in rhetoric and composition from the University of Colorado at Denver, and a doctorate degree in higher education with an emphasis in adult education from the University of Denver. She has published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, as well as has a published monograph on the “Value, Belief and Experience in Women’s Jail Based Education.” The Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship responds to the growing need for a new generation of leaders

well-equipped to meet the challenges of the future. Nationally, nearly 80% of college presidents plan to retire in the next decade. While the traditional pathway to the presidency has excluded women and people of color, the incoming class of Aspen Rising Presidents Fellows comprises 70 percent women and 61 percent people of color and represents institutions of varying sizes and locations. Together, the 202021 fellows are leaders at colleges that collectively serve more than 500,000 students. As well, 42 Rising Presidents Fellowship alumni have become presidents of community colleges that collectively serve an additional 500,000 students nationwide.

to adapt to change.” California condors are listed on the Endangered Species list. Many are killed by pesticides, but also are known to be harmed or killed when they consume plastic ocean garbage that can look like bones or other consumable food to the stately birds. The Oregon Zoo has an active conservation program for the California condor

and is home to seven condor chicks, roughly 1% of the worldwide population, at its Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, a 52-acre facility in Clackamas County. Now, it is thought that 517 California condors exist worldwide, many of them in the wild. The Washed Ashore California condor sculpture includes some plastic pieces at its base that are typically

picked up and consumed by the birds. That’s all part of the educational aspect of the exhibit, which will include a descriptive panel. “All of our pieces are designed to be educational just in the art itself,” Haseltine Pozzi said. She is thrilled to introduce Steve Wright as Washed Ashore’s new lead artist. “Steve’s been with us for

a year and a half and has a background in metal and welding,” Haseltine Pozzi said. “It’s been so exciting to see Steve evolve in this role and it gives me a lot of pleasure to see that.” Bandon residents and visitors can look forward to a new fish in the grassy area between Bandon Coffee Cafe and Washed Ashore. The sculpture will replace Henry the Fish and

will be called Henrietta the Fish. Washed Ashore received a grant from Travel Oregon to build the piece and install signage. Watch the Bandon Western World and Coffee Break for announcements regarding the opening of the Washed Ashore Gallery and Volunteer Workshop. Discover more about Washed Ashore at washedashore.org.

The World COOS BAY — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has announced that Dr. Ali Mageehon, Vice President of Instruction at Southwestern Oregon Community College, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2020-21 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. This leadership program will bring highly selected leaders together and prepare them to serve as the next generation of community college presidents who will transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success. The Rising Presidents Fellows will embark on a 10-month fellowship beginning in July. Deliv-

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difference. “We’ve had a lot of exposure lately,” Haseltine Pozzi said. “And I always mention and promote Bandon-By-The-Sea and its amazing residents and give kudos to our volunteers. We’re trying to do a lot more online too and trying

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Dear Reader, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter our daily lives. In March, we directed the reporters for all of our Country Media newspapers – including those at our publications in Coos Bay, Bandon and Reedsport - to work from their home offices. And to limit the contact between our staff and our customers, thereby protecting all parties, we reduced the office hours at every location to 9 a.m. – noon, Monday – Friday. For those employees whose work requires them to be onsite to conduct our essential business, we moved their workstations to ensure safe distancing and we are enforcing the scheduled sanitation

of all surfaces several times daily. As you can see from a quick drive down U.S. Highway 101, the virus’ impact on local businesses is severe. Many have closed their doors, some permanently. These local businesses rely on newspapers to connect them to potential customers, and we in turn rely on generating advertising revenue to offset our operating expenses. Business closures intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have dramatically reduced those advertising revenues over the past several weeks. While we all hope to emerge from this crisis soon, there’s no way to predict the duration or severity of its impact on our economy. Meantime, you may notice some changes

to our regular lineup of comics, columns and features, and the resulting number of pages in each issue. Soon after we bought this newspaper on February 1, we learned that the monthly bill for the comics and features appearing in The World exceeded that of a full-time reporter. The virus has enhanced the urgency for both expense reduction and prioritization of content, and right now I would rather have a reporter on the streets - and eliminate a few comics - than the other way around. You will also notice an increase in the number and percentage of local news articles, with proportionately less Associated Press content. This is intentional.

While we will still provide AP articles that are relevant to our readers, you depend on us daily to report the local news that you won’t find anywhere else. Our newsroom is fully committed to this mission. And we’re still hiring! Here in Coos Bay, we are searching for advertising sales reps and graphic artists. If you know anyone who would seem to be a good fit, send them our way. Thank you for your continued trust and support. It’s our honor to serve the citizens of Coos, Douglas and Curry counties. Ben Kenfield Publisher bkenfield@countrymedia.net

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BY JAY BOBBIN

1) Steven Spielberg made his debut as a professional theatrical film director with a 1974 comedydrama that starred Goldie Hawn. Name it. 2) Who starred as the pursued driver in “Duel,” the 1971 TV movie that began to earn director Steven Spielberg wide attention? 3) The success of “Jaws” (1975) put Spielberg on the Hollywood map. Who wrote the novel on which the shark thriller was based? 4) Which other famous filmmaker did Spielberg cast as a scientist in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977)? 5) What professional connection does John Williams have to Spielberg? 6) Name the mid-1980s anthology series Spielberg produced for NBC. 7) In what was the mosquito carrying prehistoric DNA preserved in the Spielberg-directed “Jurassic Park” (1993)? 8) Making which film inspired Spielberg to establish the Shoah Foundation? 9) In Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), who played Private Ryan? 10) Spielberg has worked with actor Tom Hanks several times. Name the most recent movie they made together as actor and director.

Answers:

Questions:

1) “The Sugarland Express” 2) Dennis Weaver 3) Peter Benchley 4) Francois Truffaut 5) The fellow Kennedy Center Honors recipient has composed the music scores for many of Spielberg’s films 6) “Amazing Stories” 7) Amber 8) “Schindler’s List” (1993) 9) Matt Damon 10) “The Post” (2017)

So Spielberg

Goldie Hawn

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Rotary donates to response efforts The World SOUTHERN OREGON — The 3,300 Rotary members in the 66 central and southern Oregon as well as northernmost California clubs have raised more than $312,000 and invested thousands of volunteer hours to meet the hunger, safety and economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. From producing and distributing masks and hand sanitizer to leveraging a Rotary grant more than 10 times over, Rotary clubs are feeding and equipping the tireless medical community and first responders, assisting food banks, providing support for challenged businesses, school districts and senior centers, according to a press release from Judy Corwin, public image director for Rotary District 5110. The extensive list of service efforts already completed and continuing in the region is indicative of Rotary International’s service mantra conquering global, national, regional and local humanitarian challenges for more than 115 years. Much like its decades-long dedication to the world-wide eradication of polio, the pursuit

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Rotarians at work. of those 2020 projects has never been easier as Rotary has been at the forefront of service throughout this latest crisis, the release stated. The current leadership of Rotary District 5110 Governor Rick Olson of Eugene and Governor-Elect Cindi O’Neil of Bend have gathered the collective list of Rotary goodwill in the area and couldn’t be prouder of the effort. Olson, summarizing the work, said, “We applied for

a Disaster Relief Grant from the Rotary International World Fund. Upon receiving the $25,000, our District leadership team developed an equitable way to spread the grant assistance. We were not surprised that our clubs stepped it up to leverage the amount optimized District-wide to well more than $300,000. Our primary beneficiary focus was the homeless, unemployed or homebound. Just this last week most of the goods were

purchased and delivered to communities most in need of assistance.” O’Neil said, “Clubs from all around our District, in just days, began adjusting their service activities around filling local needs based on the pandemic effects. We know about the financial hardships facing small business in our local communities. Thus, grant and local funds in some cases, sourced food relief through local restaurants or private produce suppliers to

increase the positive impact. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the creativity, hard work, financial generosity, and the continued endurance that our Rotary leaders and members have shown during the COVID crisis. It’s just what Rotary does.” Lincoln, Coos and Curry counties – Disaster Relief Assistance: $29,500 Rotary Clubs of Lincoln City, Philomath, Newport, Toledo, Coos Bay-North Bend, Reedsport, Coquille, Port Orford, Bandon-ByThe-Sea, Brookings-Harbor and Gold Beach The 11 clubs in three Oregon Coast counties will be partnering with numerous local organizations in support of the response to COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of the efforts underway. Coquille Rotary has been donating money to Frazier’s Bakery to help cover their losses from cancellation of their weekly meeting. $6,500 in cash donations from a matching District 5110 grant has been donated to the “Common Good” and “Meals for Neighbors” partner programs for food distribution through the Port Orford Senior Center in partnership with the Rotary Club of Port Orford. Rotary

volunteers estimate that 200 cars came through the Port Orford Senior Center distribution center in one day. $9,000 has been donated to provide hand sanitizer from the recently certified maker of the safety product, and donation of medical equipment to Coos Bay local medical facilities to Coos County first-responders and frontline healthcare workers. Bandon-By-The-Sea Rotary Club has donated $650 to Good Neighbors Food Bank, has pledged $500 to Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center for PPEs, and has provided a donation to help local foster families. $2,000 donated to the Patient Support Fund at the Newport hospital. Provided meals for an entire day to the workers at Samaritan Hospital. $500 donated to support emergency supplies for children in Foster Parent program $3,000 donated to South Coast Food Share. $3,000 to Salvation Army, which will be used for community members in crisis who cannot pay their utility bills. $5,500 to the Olalla Center from various Rotary clubs.

an angle away from the boat with a length of line between 5-8 times the depth of the water. A marine VHF radio is the primary method of hailing for assistance on channel 16 from the U.S. Coast Guard and nearby boaters. The marine VHF radios operate on a “line of sight” principle between the operator and the shore station or other boats. VHF radio models may have additional features to expedite a rescue. A cell phone may work with limitations, if dry, within range, and if you

have the correct number saved. Citizen Band radios are considered obsolete. The state-of-the-art safety device is called a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). It is a wearable device attached to your life jacket. The PLB upon manually activated sends a signal to a satellite, then relayed to an onshore U.S. Coast Guard Communications Center which will dispatch rescue units. Oregon and U.S. Coast Guard boating regulations and related literature are available at Englund Marine in Charleston.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating safety Information The World SOUTH COAST — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers the following information for boaters: Required equipment for typical recreational motor boats 16-26 feet includes wearable personal flotation devices for each person on board in good condition and the appropriate size. In addition, a throwable floatation cushion in good condition is required. A fire extinguisher (in the “green”) is required for any boat hav-

ing enclosed compartments for fuel and an outboard or inboard engine. A sound producing device is required for all boats that can consist of a boat horn, whistle, electric horn, or portable compressed gas horn. Navigation lights are required to be operational for periods of low visibility sunset to sunrise that consist of a forward red and green light and an elevated white anchor light visible 360 degrees. A visual distress device is required (with variations) based on where operating.

Boat flares are required when operating in the ocean. Boat flares must have a current date. The boat registration (called a Certificate of Number) is required to be on board. Displayed OR numbers and current decal are provided with current registration. An Oregon Boater Safety Education Card is required to be in possession by the operator for engines over 10 HP. Different types of boat configurations and operating areas may dictate different legal requirements that a Vessel Safety check by a

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary examiner can check for compliance. When a boat meets the requirements an annual decal for display is issued. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary also makes recommendations that are not legally required however are strongly encouraged for local waters: An anchor with a short length, 4-8 feet, of chain and 150 feet or more of line is essential when operating in tidally influenced waters and the ocean. Anchors are intended to be effective at

WorShip DirectorY Baptist

Church of Christ

Lutheran

Nondenominational

skyline baptist church

COOS BAY CHURCH OF CHRIST

Faith lutheran church

COAST LIFE CHURCH

“A Christ Centered, Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship” 3451 Liberty St., North Bend  541-756-3311 (1 block off Newmark behind Boynton Park) www.sbcnb.org David Woodruff, Sr. Pastor - Tim Young, Associate Pastor Loy Huntzinger, Children’s Director - Chad Frantz, Youth Pastor

Sunday School.................................... 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday Worship.................................. 9:00 am & 10:30 am aWana Wednesday nights..................6:30pm to 8:00 pm

Catholic holy redeemer -north Bend 2250 16th St. (West off Broadway)  541-756-0633

Mass is postponed due to Covid-19. Saturday Vigil..............................................4:00 pm For information,8:00 please Sundaymore Mass .......................... am &visit 10:00us am at holyredeemernb.org or Confessions: Saturday 3-3:45 pm or by appointment call 541-756-0633

Daily Mass: Wed., Thurs. & Fri. ....................... 9:00 am

St. monica - cooS Bay

357 S. 6th St., Coos Bay • 541-267-7421 Saturday Vigil Mass ..............................................................4:30 p.m.

“Building the Church you read about in your Bible” Derek Addleman, Minister (541) 267-6021 775 W. Donnelly Ave.

Bible School Classes .................................9:45 am Morning Worship.......................................10:45 am Evening Worship ........................................6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Study ........................7:00 pm Signing for Hearing Impared *** Also, Nursery Available

Episcopal EmmanuEl Episcopal church

The Episcopal of Oregon has suspended 4thDiocese & Highland, Coos Bay all services Preschool until further notice. 541-269-5829 541-404-3045 You are welcome to watch The Rev. Dr. Pattirecorded Hale, OP services for worshipuntil on our Services Areweekly Suspended April 19, 2020 You Tube channel Emmanuel Parish Coos Bay “...even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.” God bless you and keep you in this Holy Eastertide! administrator@episcopalcoosbay.org A spirit of worship, welcoming to all.

Foursquare

Sunday Mass .................................................. 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass .......................................................................1:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment

Coquille Foursquare ChurCh

1546 North Hemlock St., Coquille • 541-396-5548

Daily Mass: Tues: 5:30 p.m. Wed–Fri: 12:00 p.m.

All are Welcome - Christ is the center of who we are and all we do

Christian Science

Sunday School..........................9:20 am – 10:20 am Sunday Worship........................................10:30 am Celebrate Recovery (meal provided) every Thursday 6-9 pm

christian science society 444 S. Wall, Coos Bay  541-888-3294 Sunday Service & Sunday School.............10:00 am

Christian Science Reading Room

Adjacent to church - Open after services, or by Appt.

541-751-9059

Church of Christ ChurCh of Christ 2761 Broadway, North Bend  541-756-4844

Sunday Bible Study........................................ 9:30 am Sunday Worship........................................... 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 5:30 pm Wednesday Meal and Worship....................... 6:00 pm

Where You Can Find A Friend

Pastors: Sam & Lovena Flaherty

www.pcfoursquare.org

bay area foursquare church 466 Donnelly (across from the new Coos Bay Fire Station) Glorifying, Proclaiming and Showing Christ to all Pastors: David & Marilyn Scanlon

(541) 269-1821

Sunday School....(all ages through Adult)............. 9:00 am - 9:45 am Sunday Worship....(Nursery & Children’s Church Provided).......10:00 am We also have small group ministries meeting throughout the week. E-mail: Ba4@ba4.org Website: www.ba4.org

Home of Cartwheels: A Christian Preschool 2741 Sherman, Ave., North Bend Pastor Israel Jurich 541-756-4035

Office Hours .................. Mon.–Fri., 8:00 am–12:00 pm Worship Every Sunday................................... 10:30 am All are welcome! faithlutheran-nb.org ~ faithlutheran_nb@frontier.com

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church-ELCA

We have cancelled canceled all worship services through May March

Please join us online for worship. Worship materials and a link to the service will be available on our website 1290 Thompson Rd. Coos Bay

541 267-2347

www.gloriadeifamily.org

Egyptian Theatre: NONDENOmINaTIONaL

Sundays....................................................10:30 am 541-217-7551 • www.coastlife.church

Presbyterian first presbyterian church, n. bend 541-756-4155 2238 Pony Creek Rd, North Bend Sunday School.............................................9:15am Sunday Morning Worship..........................10:30 am Youth Group Wednesday ......................... 5:30-7 pm

Nazarene

Pastor Eric Lindsey First Sunday of each month is Communion nbpresbyterian.org

cornerstone church-nazarene

United Methodist

886 S. 4th St, Coos Bay (Coos Bay Senior Center) Pastor Ron Halvorson 541-808-9393 or 541-290-8802 Sunday School.................................................9:15 am Sunday Traditional Worship Service ................10:30 am All are Welcome www.cornerstonenaz.com

Salvation Army The salvaTion army

Worship & Service Center

1155 Flanagan, Coos Bay  541-888-5202 Dennis and Tawnya Stumpf, Corps Envoys

harmony united methodist church 123 SE Ocean Blvd., 541-267-4410 Church at the top of the Hill Coos Bay www.harmonyumcoregon.org

sunday school all ages............................................ 9:30 am sunday Worship service......................................... 11:00 am Wednesday Bible study............................................ 5:30 pm choir Practice, Wednesdays..................................... 7:00 pm

Unity Worldwide Ministries unity by the bay

Sunday Free Kids Breakfast .......................9:00 am Sunday School ...........................................9:30 am

“Honoring diversity and the many paths to God. A spiritual community to come home to.”

Worship Service........................................10:15 am

Sunday Celebration Service......................10:00 am Office Hours: Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Jewish congregation mayim shalom

Shabbat

NO SERVICES March 6th, 5:30 p.m UNTIL NOTICE ChangeFURTHER of Venue Location North Bend Library For information call 541-266-0470 Or visit www.mayimshalom.us

2100 Union ~ North Bend 541-751-1633

Share Your Message 541-266-6045