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Prison virus outbreak ‘resolved’ ZACH SILVA The World

HAUSER — The new coronavirus outbreak at Shutter Creek Correctional Institution has been resolved.

The announcement was made by the Oregon Department of Corrections this week, after 27 positive cases and one presumptive case of COVID-19 at the

correctional facility. “(Department of Corrections) is using the (Oregon Health Authority) definition of ‘resolved’ which is 28 days after the date of the last onset of symptoms for people with the virus,” said Zach Erdman, operations and policy manager at the Oregon Department of Corrections in an email to The World.

The first positive case of

coronavirus in Coos County was initially found at Shutter Creek when an adult in custody tested positive on April 9. While it turns out there may have been a case in the area prior to this — last month an individual tested positive after showing symptoms two months prior to the test — at the time it was the sight of the first known case.

From that initial case at Shutter

Creek, positive tests continued to come in at the congregate setting, all coming from individuals who were in the same unit in addition to the employees who contracted the virus. But after the surge in cases, the correctional facility seems to be out of the woods.

“So that’s great news,” said Brian Leon, epidemiologist with Coos Health and Wellness on Wednesday during an online

town hall meeting. “Again, cautious optimism but there has certainly been a lot of follow-up testing. There has even been some antibody testing just to get an idea that some individuals have demonstrated a little bit of having been exposed even though they didn’t end up becoming ill or test positive.”

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existing health problems as it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

At least 169 people across Oregon have died from the coronavirus and more than 4,980 in the state have tested positive for the disease.

NORTH BEND — The annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration has been cancelled this year due to social distancing concerns amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mill Casino-Hotel & RV Park in North Bend announced the cancellation via its Facebook page Tuesday morning. The event, which brings thousands of people to Coos County from all over the region, would have entered its 17th year on the South Coast later this summer.

Katherine Hoppe, the tourism and content manager for The Mill Casino, said after further examination of the event and comparing its activities with the current COVID-19 safety regulations that it would be very difficult to follow the state’s best recommendations especially when it comes to social distancing.

“To the community and the folks who support us we are so grateful that they come to share in our culture,” said Hoppe.

“We’re grateful that they honor and celebrate with us. It’s not just about having wonderful salmon, but it’s about (people’s) desire to learn more about the Coquille Indian Tribe and other tribes in Oregon. It’s heartwarming.”

The event, which each year celebrates the heritage of the Coquille Indian Tribe as well as other Pacific Northwest tribes at The Mill Casino, features a wide range of Native American exhibits, food and music.

Tribal members share with visitors their traditions and culture through a number of Native American dances, drumming performances and live demonstrations of traditional artisan craftwork. The event’s traditional salmon baked meal and canoe races are among some of its most popular activities.

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The Myrtle Point Class of 2020 celebrates at the end of its drive-in graduation ceremony Saturday at the Coos County Fairgrounds.

Myrtle Point honors graduates Bobcats celebrate class of 2020 with drive-in ceremony, parade AMANDA LINARES The World

MYRTLE POINT — Over the weekend, Myrtle Point High School celebrated its graduating Class of 2020 with a special drive-in, ceremony held at the Coos County Fairgrounds.

The ceremony, which was broadcasted live on the radio Saturday, June 6, invited seniors and their families to attend this year’s graduation from the safety of their vehicles.

Cars lined up inside one of the arenas at Coos County Fairgrounds for Myrtle Point’s drive-in ceremony.

School officials took the drivein graduation route after receiving feedback earlier this spring from seniors and their families

who expressed they wanted an in-person ceremony of some sort.

Following the ceremony Saturday, seniors were also honored

with a parade through downtown Myrtle Point where community members were able to congratulate the graduating seniors.

Myrtle Point High School Principal Kayli Fandel said school officials wanted to do something special for the Class of 2020 and so earlier this spring decided they would post their senior portraits on electrical poles up and down Spruce Street.

The photos were placed downtown as another way to honor their seniors and to give them extra recognition for their hard work and for completing their senior year. Fandel said she will be sad to see the seniors go, but that’s she proud of each student.

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Oregon nursing homes will test all residents for COVID SALEM (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the state is working to implement a plan to test all staff and residents at long-term care facilities for coronavirus.

Testing will start at care centers at the highest risk of having an outbreak. Most of those facilities are in Multnomah, Washing-

ton, Clackamas, Yamhill, Marion and Polk counties, according to the governor’s office.

“From the beginning of this pandemic, it has been one of my top priorities to protect the residents and staff of long-term care facilities,” Brown said in a statement.

Care centers in Oregon have

been hit with outbreaks throughout the pandemic. As of Tuesday, out of the state’s 688 large long term-care facilities 16 currently have confirmed coronavirus cases, the governor’s office said. Previously it had been 27 facilities.

The disease especially impacts older adults and people with

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Darean Rose to get back on the water ZACH SILVA

it would start the process of going through a sponson. A sponson is when a boat is added to on each side. In this instance, about three feet are being added to what was the original hull.

With the Dorean Rose, the breadth of the boat changed from 14 feet at the start of this process to about 19 feet at the end. The vessel’s length of 45 feet remains the same. “With all this new steel it’s actually going to give him more lift and he’s going to be more stable in bad water. So when he puts his crab pots up there, what happened to him before probably won’t happen again,� explained Garcia.

After talks with the owners of the boat, the insurance company, an engineer and those overseeing the project, the restoration process for this boat started.

But before anything could be added to the vessel, everything had to be taken off. “They kind of started gutting it completely. All the wires came out. Everything that was touched by salt water is basically ruined.

They pulled stuff out of it for weeks,� said Garcia.

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CHARLESTON — A tragedy upon the Darean Rose was avoided in December.

In the Charleston marina, the boat capsized with three people on board who were, at the time, trapped.

Curtis Green happened to be on the docks and with seemingly no hesitation he dove in and saved those on board.

While that was the happy end of the story at the time, the Darean Rose has been undergoing a transformation process ever since. “I got a phone call the night it happened and I heard the Darean Rose rolled over,� said Wayne Garcia, General Manager at Giddings Boat Works, Inc. in Charleston. “They were leaving to go out crabbing, they had crab pots on the back, they were going to set their gear on the water and from what I understand, they must have run across a sandbar and when it did it came up and once it started going it just rolled over.�

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The question was posed during public comment at the regular city council meeting on Tuesday, June 9 by a representative from the South Coast Aquatic Team.

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in its early stages as fuel was pumped out, damaged steel was replaced and paint was taken off so that new steel could be welded on. “Every vessel has its own unique set of problems. Some have been maintained better than others. Just like you see peoples cars, some take better care than others,� said Garcia. “This boat has been maintained pretty well. I didn’t

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have to do a whole lot to it. I had a few spots that I had to fix but other than that — they must have taken care of it.

For it to be a 75 model and I didn’t have to do a whole lot to it, somebody took care of it.�

From there, the boat has been slowly but surely pieced together. The hand cut pieces are welded on and the boats width has grown. It has taken

about four months to get where this now sturdier version of the vessel is today.

The next steps are finishing the mast, updating the pilot house with foam insulate and carpentry before the electrician comes in and wires the boat. Then the boat will be pressure washed and painted a new brick red color instead of the blue that it was and by the end of the summer, the

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After months of work being done to it, the Darean Rose, which capsized last December, will be ready to get back in the water by the end of the summer.

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COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Planning Commission approved an application Tuesday that would bring a freestanding Starbucks store to Coos Bay. Starbucks will be housed in a newly-constructed building at Coos Bay Village. The store will be located at 1270 Bayshore Drive and will feature a café and drive-through. A Starbucks spokesperson confirmed that the location would likely open in the fall and would employ up approximately 20 employees.

While there are two other Starbuck locations in the area, they are both part of grocery chains, and do not have drive-through windows.

According to the developer of Coos Bay Village and President of Face Rock Creamery, Greg Drobot, the coffee chain location will tentatively open in October. This will likely

coincide with the opening of two other Coos Bay Village businesses: the second location of Bandon-based Face Rock Creamery and Charter Communications.

The shell of the new building is under construction and is nearly finished.

According to Drobot, this portion of construction is expected to be completed in mid-July. The store will be about 2,000 square feet.

Because the property is located in the Waterfront Heritage Zoning District, some of the familiar hallmarks of Starbucks stores had to be re-examined before it could be approved by the commission.

For example, many Starbucks stores feature internally illuminated signage that spells out the name of the store. In the Waterfront district, internally illuminated signs are not allowed. The company eventually agreed that Starbucks’ signage in Coos Bay Village would have gooseneck lighting in accordance with the rules for the district.

While the Starbucks Corporation announced Wednesday that it would be closing 400 North America locations, according to Drobot, the Coos Bay Village location will likely still open.

“We have a signed and executed contract,” Drobot said, “They fully intend to follow through. We’ve been in conversation with them.”

While the location has been approved by the commission, Starbucks must wait 15 days to proceed to allow for those who may oppose the project to file an appeal with the city.

Appeals are rare, according to city of Coos Bay Community Development Administrator Carolyn Johnson.

Coos Bay Village Coos Bay Village is a newer development that will be located along the waterfront. The project will feature 12 new buildings on a former industrial site. In addition to spaces for businesses, according

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A Starbucks coffee shop is the first building being constructed at Coos Bay Village along the waterfront and adjacent to U.S. Highway 101 in Coos Bay. to Drobot, the development will also feature a boardwalk and seating areas.

“It’ll be a really nice place to spend some time,” Drobot said. He went on to say he was attracted to the site because he wanted

to “remove blight” and “beautify Coos Bay.” Drobot also gave a few details on the opening of Face Rock Creamery’s second location at Coos Bay Village. The business has quite a few fans in

Coos Bay, Drobot said, so he was excited to bring its products closer. The new location will not produce cheese, but will sell it.

There will also be ice cream, a deli and a small bar.

Liberty Theatre to host virtual event Friday The World NORTH BEND — The Liberty Theatre will hold an evening of virtual entertainment at 7 p.m., Friday, June 12.

Online with the Liberty is hosted by Hannah and Nathan Kahler with the Liberty Theatre — Home of Little Theatre on the Bay. This free online event will give audiences the opportunity to see performances from the entertainers who have graced the Liberty stage for years ... all from the comfort and safety of your own home.

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Hannah and Nathan Kahler will host a virtual variety show at 7 p.m., Friday, June 12, on the Liberty Theatre’s website at www.thelibertytheatre.org, or on their Facebook page. An online auction is also being held, as well as a special meal available for purchase from Restaurant O. offering a special preshow dinner menu available for take-out to enjoy.

Barbara Rueger along with Restaurant O. Restaurant O will be

A link to the show will be available soon on the Liberty Theatre

Facebook page and website at thelibertytheatre.org. There is also a live auction being held to benefit Little Theatre on the Bay during the event. A link for that is also available on the Facebook page and the LTOB website.

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State surpasses 5,000 cases of virus FREE The World

PORTLAND — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 169, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.

Oregon Health Authority reported 72 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, bringing the state total to 5,060.

The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported are in the following counties: Clackamas (6), Hood River (2), Jackson (6), Jefferson (6), Lane (1), Lincoln (4), Marion (5), Multnomah (32), Umatilla (4), Washington (6).

Outbreaks reported in today’s COVID-19 Weekly Report

Oregon Health Authority is committed to informing Oregonians about active and resolved outbreaks of more than five cases at worksites of more than 30 employees. Starting today, OHA will report new outbreaks of more than 20 cases at a worksite in its daily news release Monday through Friday. All outbreaks of five or more cases will be reported and updated once a week in the COVID-19 Weekly Report.

OHA began reporting active workplace outbreaks in its June 3 Weekly Report.

Weekly Report summary During the week from Monday, June 1, through Sunday, June 7, OHA recorded 620 new cases of COVID-19 infection, a 75% increase from the previous week (353 new cases), according to the

OHA. In addition, 10 Oregonians were reported to have died.

Statewide, cumulative reported COVID-19 cases have reached 4,922 (11.4 cumulative cases per 10,000 Oregonians) and 164 people (0.4 cumulative deaths per 10,000 Oregonians) are known to have died with COVID-19 since the beginning of the outbreak.

Newly reported COVID-19 cases increased by 75% during the week ending June 7 after increasing by 18% during the previous week. The number of COVID-19 tests reported (18,271) increased only slightly compared to the preceding week while the percent positive rose from 1.9% to 3.0%.

“The number of new infections reported daily approached levels seen

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Large workplace outbreaks (Table 6) account for much of the recent increase, however some counties without large outbreaks have also experienced increases.

New in today’s COVID-19 Weekly Report is a data table of all resolved worksite outbreaks.

Also new in today’s Weekly Report is COVID-19 deaths associated with long-term care facility employees in aggregate. The Weekly Report is a compilation of epidemiological data about the presence of COVID-19 in Oregon.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Regarding 08 June 20 ‘Standing for the NBPD’ How about standing for the EMT’s, fire fighters, the medical staff treating Covid-19 patients, among many others? Are not these, also, ‘professional, hard working, caring, honorable’ giving ‘time, money and hearts’?

And, ‘put $15 over a person’ life’ is emotive, speculative and far-fetched!

If, as you say, you believe in God’s Word, I suggest you approach this issue with thankfulness, as per Ephesians 5:20.

Robert Fluetsch North Bend Paying attention Russia’s Khrushchev said “We will bury you!”

Perhaps an informative read for those that might not have been around in 1959, or weren’t paying attention at the time, or are not paying attention today.

A sobering reminder. Almost sixty one years ago Russia’s Khrushchev delivered this on September 29, 1959? THIS IS HIS QUOTE: “Your children’s children will live under communism, You Americans are so gullible. No, you won’t accept communism outright; but we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake up and find you already have Communism. We will not have to fight you; We will so weaken your economy, until you will fall like overripe fruit into our hands.” “The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”

Remember, socialism leads to Communism. So, how do you create a Socialistic State?

There are 8 levels of control; read the following recipe: 1) Healthcare — Control healthcare and you control the people.

2) Poverty — Increase the poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them.

3) Debt — Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.

4) Gun Control — Remove the ability to defend themselves from the Government That way you are able to create a police state.

5) Welfare — Take control of every aspect (food, housing, income) of their lives because that will make them fully dependent on the government.

6) Education — Take control of what people read and listen to and take control of what children learn in school.

7) Religion — Remove the belief in God from the Government and schools because the people need to believe in ONLY the government knowing what is best for the people.

8) Class Warfare — Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. Eliminate the middle class This will cause more discontent and it will be easier to tax the wealthy with the support of the poor.

Today, we see in this a perfect parallel to the Democrat Party’s agenda.

Oliver Woods North Bend

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GUEST OPINION A message from SCHHC CEO Eugene Suksi: When our state asked you to stay home to help stop the spread of COVID-19, you responded.

We could not be more grateful for your actions to protect our community, and for your outpouring of support. Together, our work has “flattened the curve”, reducing COVID-19 cases in our community.

During this response, some of your medical care may have been postponed. Maintaining your health now is just as important as ever. Stay connected and reach out to your care team if you have questions about your health.

Don’t delay in getting the care you need.

We will continue to offer the convenience of telemedicine visits when appropriate to meet your care needs but we are now also able to safely expand our services to meet your in-person care needs as well. This includes needed surgeries, procedures, and tests that may have previously been postponed.

When you do need hands-on care in our clinics or hospital, know we are operating with the highest level of attention to quality and safety.

We have measures in place to keep our healthcare system as safe as possible for you and your family and are following local, state and federal guidelines.

Some of the actions we are taking to keep you safe include: • We ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and materials for our caregivers in all care settings.

• We screen everyone entering our clinics and hospital, including temperature checks for all staff and visitors.

• We kindly ask that you do not bring family members or friends with you into the clinics and hospital unless you require assistance. Please note, we ask that you bring no more than one support visitor with you.

• We practice social distancing

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100 YEARS June 11, 1920

Graduation of Class Tonight Annual Commencement Exercises At High School The annual commencement exercises of the senior class of the Marshfield high school will be held at the high school building this evening at 8’o clock.

The address to the graduates will be made by Rev. H.C. Kephart. It is expected that the exercises will be largely attended by relatives and friends of the graduates.

Ed Wilson Freed By Grand Jury Not A True Bill Returned And He Is Released Five Other Indictments Brought In and Court Takes a Recess Until Next Monday Ed Wilson of North Bend was exonerated by the grand jury in connection with the girl of North Bend who went away from her home. The girl went to Wilson’s house and his arrest followed.

He state that she came there for shelter. The grand jury after an investigation returned not a true bill and Wilson was released.

Five True Bills The grand jury returned an indictment against J.H. Windon of Bandon who is charged with living with a woman to whom he is not married.

Four other indictments were returned but they are not made public as the persons indicted have not been arrested.

75 YEARS

June 11, 1945

EUGENE SUKSI Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

and limit patient volumes within all clinics and care areas.

• We continue to disinfect and sanitize common areas with high frequency and exam rooms after every patient.

• We have expanded COVID-19 testing for our patients undergoing non-emergent surgery, procedures, and tests.

Your health and safety have always been our top priorities.

We will continue to monitor the community prevalence of COVID-19 to understand when we should either “dial-up or dial-down” our services to keep you safe AND provide you with the care you need.

If you’d like to make an appointment, or if you’re unsure of whether you need one, call us, and we can decide together. We will help you get the care you need and share any specific policies or procedures you should know about to keep you safe.

Thank you again for being our partners in reducing the impact of COVID-19 on our community.

We look forward to continuing to care for you.

(Eugene Suski is interim CEO at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center. SCHHC provides comprehensive healthcare services in and around Bandon, Oregon.)

Strike Vote Is Slated by Local Union Increase Awarded by WLB in June of 1944 Unpaid, Claim Chauffeurs, teamsters, warehousemen and helpers local union No. 689 will meet at 8 p.m., tonight in the Coos Bay labor temple to vote on the proposition of striking for a wage increase of five and one-half cents per hour that was awarded to the union by the War Labor Board, Jun 1, 1944, and which, according to union officials, never has been paid by employers in Coos, Curry and part of Douglas counties, where the local union operates.

The local union was awarded an increase of six cents per hour June 1, 1942, which brought

wages to $6.50 per day. Another increase June 1, 1943 boosted wages to $7 per day. And June 1, 1944, another WLB order set the wage at $7.44 per day.

It’s Circus Day in Coos Bay; Crowds Watch Unloading of Colorful Equipage The circus is here today.

It arrived over the Southern Pacific tracks from Eugene early this morning, was immediately unloaded, and moved to the circus grounds at third and Bennett where the first of the performances was scheduled to start at 3 p.m. The other showing will be at 8 o’clock tonight.

If the crowd at the Southern Pacific depot at arrival time morning is an indication of circus interest in Coos county then the big Russell Brothers Pan-Pacific show is certain to draw sell-out crowds at both of its performances.

The early morning turnout wasn’t entirely made up of youngsters, by any means. There was a large delegation of adults on hand, too, and they “ohed” and “ahed” at the animals with every bit as much interest, though perhaps not quite so noisily as the youngsters.

50 YEARS

June 11, 1970 Coos Bay D-9 Budget Vote June 30 Hot Lunch Prices Raised, Summer Program Reinstated Pending Okay

By Jerry Stonebraker, Staff Writer Coos Bay School District 9 Board of Directors Wednesday night set June 30 as the date for a third vote on the district budget.

The board’s action came at a special meeting which began in Marshfield High School’s auditorium before 300 to 400 persons and after two hours was moved to the superintendent’s office.

Directors agreed to: Increase the cost of school hot lunches.

Increase the district’s true cash value by two percent.

Go ahead with the district’s summer academic, musical and recreational program pending passage of the budget.

Superintendent John Crowley said the hike of five cents for hot lunches would add about $30,000 yearly revenue to the budget and drop the tax rate for property owners by 14 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

15 YEARS

June 11, 2005 Struiksma to pay fine for misdemeanor violation

By Carl Mickelson, Staff Writer The former North Bend School Superintendent, Michael Struiksma has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation for public indecency.

According to an order signed and issued this week

by Reedsport Municipal Court Justice of the Peace Stephen Miller, Struiksma was sentenced to pay fines and assessments in the amount of $817.

Struiksma was cited in early May by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office with public indecency after an incident with a 22-year-old man. On the night of April 21, a sheriff’s deputy was summoned to restroom facilities near the crabbing docks in Winchester Bay, according to Douglas County public information officer Dwes Hutson. The deputy was given two vehicle license plate numbers recorded by a park employee of two men who exited the restroom.

Farrer receives awards from George Fox Shaina Farrer, a senior at Marshfield High School, has received the Duke Scholarship Award with a monetary value of $7,000, the Art Scholarship valued at $1,000 and a $4,750 grant, all from George Fox University. Each of these awards is renewable for three additional years. Farrer will major in art with a focus on graphic design.

While attending Marshfield, Farrer has had numerous achievements. She has a 3.92 grade-point average and is the editor-in-chief of the yearbook, April Girl of the Month and vice president of National Honor Society. She also has been named a Distinguished Student and Girl’s State Delegate senator, and been awarded Journalism Olympics Honorable Mentions for both page layout and review writing.

----------------------------------These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository store in Marshfield HS courtesy of Coos Bay Schools and on The World newspaper website www. theworldlink.com.

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Blazers founder dies PORTLAND (AP) — Harry Glickman, the founder of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the franchise’s only NBA title-winning team in 1977, died Wednesday. He was 96.

The team announced Glickman’s death; no cause was given. In their tweet, the Trail Blazers described Glickman as: “The father of professional sports in Oregon, a true Trail Blazer.”

Portland was granted an expansion franchise in 1970. Glickman was part of the original ownership team, along with Herman Sarkowsky, Larry Weinberg and Robert Schmertz, that paid the league’s $3.7 million expansion fee, according to the team’s website. Glickman was one of the shareholders who sold the club to Paul Allen in 1988.

Glickman held a number of positions with the team, including general manager, before he retired in 1994.

He then became president emeritus.

Under Glickman, the Trail Blazers reached the

NBA Finals three times, winning their lone title in 1977. Portland also won the Western Conference championship in 1990 and 1992.

“Harry Glickman laid the foundation and established the benchmark for small-market success in the NBA,” said Neil Olshey, the president of basketball operations for the Blazers.

“He was the driving force that set the stage for the 1977 NBA championship, a seminal moment that elevated Portland and allowed it to join the elite of professional sports franchises.”

Also while under Glickman, the Trail Blazers set an American sports record with 814 consecutive home sellouts, a feat later surpassed by the Boston Red Sox. “The Trail Blazers have long been the beneficiary of Harry’s vision, generosity, and inspiration,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Trail Blazers. “As the team’s founder and first general manager, his leadership was instrumental in igniting our city’s pride and passion for sports. ... He will be missed by

many.”

Glickman was born and grew up in south Portland. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1948 with a degree in journalism. After college, he served three years in the U.S. Army and saw action in the European theater with the 12th Armored Division. He was awarded a Bronze Star.

Glickman founded the Portland Buckaroos hockey team in 1960. In 12 seasons with him as co-owner and president, the team won three titles.

“Harry was the definition of a true Trail Blazer,” said Chris McGowan, president and CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. “Through his dedication and persistence, Harry not only created a successful sports franchise in a small western market, but has united hundreds of thousands of people around the world through a shared love of basketball.”

Glickman is survived by his wife, Joanne, son Marshall, daughters Jennifer and Lynn, two grandsons, and a granddaughter.

OBITUARIES Karen Ann Hassett March 22, 1950 – June 6, 2020

A Funeral Mass will be held for Karen Hassett, 70, of North Bend, on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2250 16th Street in North Bend, with Father Jorge Hernandez presiding. A private family Entombment will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette, California.

Karen was born on March 22, 1950 in San Francisco, California to George Bouska and Margaret ( Willey ) Bouska. A lifetime devoted Catholic, she joined her creator on June 6, 2020 following a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Through Karen we know what resilience and determination truly looks like.

She never stopped fighting and her strength showed until the end.

Karen graduated from High School in San Francisco and from Saint Mary’s School of Nursing

in 1972, having obtained a Master’s Degree. She had a 35 year distinguished career with Kaiser Medical Center as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Administrator.

Karen was a devoted member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in North Bend and well-loved in the community. She previously lived in Tucson, Arizona; Walnut Creek, California and for over 30 years in Concord, California.

Karen loved her family and her church. She enjoyed crafts, cooking, adventure, cards and bears…..many, many bears!

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Al R. Hassett; son, Stephen Kleckner (Cathy) of Concord, Calif; daughter, Ann Norviel (Tom) of Willows, Calif; Adopted children, Zachary and Zoe Hassett of North Bend; sister, Linda Schussel; brother, George Bouska;

and granddaughter, Sakura Kleckner.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, George and Margaret Bouska; and her first husband, Roy Kleckner.

Karen will be dearly missed by all of her family and countless friends.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com.

Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Judge grants order banning most use of tear gas PORTLAND (AP) — A federal judge Tuesday night backed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s restrictions on the city’s police use of a common tear gas with a 14-day court order banning the agent except when a life is at risk.

U.S. District Judge Marco A. Hernandez’s ruling came following about an hour of argument and

watching video evidence of recent protests, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.

The nonprofit Don’t Shoot Portland and two protesters on Friday sued the city, seeking to bar the Portland police use of tear gas to disperse large crowds of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after Minneap-

olis officer pinned him to the ground with a knee to his neck for nearly nine minutes.

The judge found that protesters who sued “engaged only in peaceful and non-destructive protest,” with no record of criminal activity.

“To the contrary, there is even evidence that some protesters were confronted with tear gas while trying

Another 1.5 million people file for unemployment benefits WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.

The latest figure from the Labor Department marked the 10th straight weekly decline in applications for jobless aid since they peaked in mid-March when the coronavirus hit hard. Still, the pace of layoffs remains historically high.

The total number of people who are receiving unemployment aid fell slightly, a sign that some people who were laid off when restaurants, retail chains and small businesses suddenly shut down have been recalled to work.

Last week’s jobs report showed that employers added 2.5 million jobs in May, an unexpected increase that suggested that the job market has bottomed out.

But the recovery has begun slowly. Though the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined from 14.7%, it is still a high 13.3%. And even with the May hiring gain, just one in nine jobs that were lost in March and April have returned. Nearly 21 million people are officially classified as unemployed.

But that doesn’t capture the full scope of the damage to the job market. Including those the government said were erroneously categorized as employed in the May jobs report and those who

lost jobs but didn’t search for new ones, 32.5 million people are out of work, economists estimate.

Thursday’s report also shows that an additional 706,000 people applied for jobless benefits last week under a new program for self-employed and gig workers that made them eligible for aid for the first time. These figures aren’t adjusted for seasonal variations, so the government doesn’t include them in the official count.

In February, the economy fell into a deep recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the association of economists that is the official arbiter of recessions. The Federal Reserve estimated Wednesday that the economy will shrink 6.5% this year. That would be, by far, the deepest annual contraction on records dating to World War II. Even as restaurants, bars and gyms reopen, they are doing so at lower capacity.

And consumer spending on such services remains far below what it was before the viral outbreak.

Unemployment benefits are providing significant support for jobless Americans, with total payments having reached $94 billion in May — six times the previous record set in 2010 just after the previous recession. This time, the benefits include an additional $600 a week from the federal government.

But that extra benefit is set to end July 31, and the Trump administration opposes extending it. Its opposition has set up a possible clash with House

Democrats, who have approved legislation to extend the $600-a-week in federal benefits for an additional six months.

Republicans in Congress argue that the extra $600, which comes on top of state benefits that average about $375 nationwide, means many of the unemployed are receiving more money from jobless benefits than they earned at their old jobs. Republicans argue that this discourages people from returning to work.

DEATH NOTICES Milo Houden Summerville - 81, of Coos Bay, passed away June 9, 2020 in Coos Bay. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 13 at the Sumner Community Church, 95099 Stevens Lane in Coos Bay. A graveside committal will follow at 2:30 pm at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Marlene Louise Geary - 89, of Lakeside, passed away June 9, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Irene G. Morgan - 91, of Coos Bay died June 9, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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to follow police orders and leave the demonstrations,’’ the judge wrote in a 10-page ruling. ”Given the effects of tear gas, and the potential deadly harm posed by the spread of COVID-19, Plaintiffs have established a strong likelihood that Defendant engaged in excessive force contrary to the Fourth Amendment.’’

Hernandez ruled that

the protesters who sued demonstrated a threat of immediate, irreparable harm in the absence of a temporary court order, showed they were likely to succeed on their claim of excessive force by police and also raised a serious question as to whether their free speech rights were violated.

City attorneys had countered that the mayor on

Saturday already limited the Police Bureau’s use of tear gas, directing that police not use it “unless there is a serious and immediate threat to life safety’’ with no other viable alternative available for dispersing violent demonstrators.

By issuing a 14-day temporary restraining order, the plaintiffs will be able to return to court to report any violations.

DEAR ABBYBy Abigail Van Buren Unequal division of housework puts marriage on stormy path DEAR ABBY: I have been married for seven years and have two beautiful children. My husband and I both work full-time, yet I do almost all of the household chores. I have asked him repeatedly to help ease my workload and stress by dividing the chores more equitably, but my requests are met minimally and temporarily. This has caused arguments, tension and resentment.

He says, “You and I value different things,” or, “This isn’t what I want to focus on at home,” or, “Your standards are too high and have negatively impacted your relationship with our kids.” I do ask our kids to clean up routinely because I want them to be active members of this household, and this is how I was raised.

It’s putting a strain on my marriage and affecting my feelings toward my husband. Do I need to let this go? Or are my priorities misplaced? -- OUT OF BALANCE IN RHODE ISLAND DEAR OUT OF BALANCE: From your husband’s perspective, why should he have to help with the housework if he can jawbone you into doing the lion’s share? Perhaps you should offer him a choice -- participate more or someone will have to be hired to take some of the burden off your shoulders.

As to your children, please stick to your guns. It is important they master basic housekeeping skills so that when they become adults, they will be able to take care of themselves. Few children relish the idea of doing housework, but many of them do it anyway as a way to earn an allowance.

DEAR ABBY: I was happily married to the same woman for 51 years. “Jane” was married 42 years to the same man.

We were both widowed. We hooked up and were enjoying our time together, but after about three years it all changed.

Do you believe in split personalities, the Jekyll and Hyde thing? Jane started falsely accusing me of having affairs with other women. The last two women she accused me of being involved with I don’t even know. The accusations have been coming more frequently. One day she’s fine; the next day she is accusing me.

Jane doesn’t like vulgar language, and normally she doesn’t use it. But when she’s accusing me of communicating with these women, she uses words that would make a sailor blush! A researcher’s first guess was the early stages of Alzheimer’s. I know she is paranoid, but why? -- HATES THE CHANGE IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR HATES: A personality change such as you have described can be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, but it can also be caused by small strokes and other dementias. Jane’s paranoia could also be a symptom of a physical illness.

If she has family, it is very important that you inform them about what’s happening so they -- and you -- can encourage her to be evaluated physically and neurologically. If you do, it might save not only her life but also your sanity.

DEAR ABBY: When I was 21, my grandparents told me, “It’s better to be loved than to be right.” Fifty years later, I’m still trying to follow that advice because it’s so true. Sometimes it is very hard to practice, but I will never forget those words. -- KEN IN SHERMAN OAKS, CALIF. DEAR KEN: Anything that encourages folks to get along better is good advice in my book. People sometimes place too much importance on trying to be right. Now, allow me to share an adage with you that I learned from MY grandfather: “I never learned anything while I was talking.”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020 Take everything into account before you alter your life. It's better to be safe than sorry when dealing with matters that can affect you personally or professionally.

Taking a risk will be stressful and not worthwhile. Keeping the peace and maintaining stability is your best choice.

Change begins within.

GEMINI (May 21June 20) -- Take note of what others have to say, but don't let anyone persuade you to take part in something that isn't right for you. Stick to your plans and finish what you start.

CANCER (June 21July 22) -- Do something you've never done before, and it will stimulate your mind and excite you about the future. A new routine will be energizing and prompt you to accomplish more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Revive some of the activities you used to enjoy. Check on social media for some of the people who took part, and you'll find someone who wants to participate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22) -- Keep moving forward regardless of what others do.

Take the lead and turn your ideas and plans into something that will help you excel.

An unusual partnership will interest you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Focus on what's important to you. Take care of responsibilities to avoid complaints before you move on to activities geared toward personal growth and self-improvement. Romance looks inviting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) -- Observation will lead to knowledge that will help you make better choices.

A change of heart will warrant an adjustment at home.

Speak up and say what's on your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Persuasive talks will lead to poor decisions. Keep emotions and money separate. Joint ventures aren't in your best interest. Concentrate on fitness and proper diet, not indulgent behavior.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Approach the things you want to do or change methodically. An innovative idea will help you bring about a positive lifestyle change. Turn your thoughts into reality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Don't trust anyone with personal information, cash or possessions.

Take care of domestic matters quickly. Live by the rules and say no to anyone asking you to do something questionable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Pour your energy into something that counts. Getting into a no-win situation will not help you get ahead. Use your intelligence to skirt volatile issues.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Enforce moderation in all that you do. It's OK to think big, but sticking to a budget and relying on yourself will prove to be valuable as you put your plans in place.

TAURUS (April 20May 20) -- Change begins within. Consider what will bring the highest return and take action. Intelligence and experience will not let you down. An offer is only useful if it's what you want.

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Virus case numbers are rising in 21 states NEW YORK (AP) — States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn’t done with the U.S. Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend that could worsen as people return to work and venture out during the summer.

In Arizona, hospitals have been told to prepare for the worst. Texas has more hospitalized COVID-19 patients than at any time before. And the governor of North Carolina said recent jumps caused him to rethink plans to reopen schools or businesses.

There is no single reason to explain all the surges. In some cases, more testing has revealed more cases. In others, local outbreaks are big enough to push statewide tallies higher. But experts think at least some are due to lifting stay-at-home orders, school and business closures, and other restrictions put in place during the spring to stem the virus’s spread.

The virus is also gradually fanning out.

“It is a disaster that spreads,” said Dr. Jay Butler, who oversees coronavirus response work at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It’s not like there’s an entire continental seismic shift and everyone feels the shaking all at once.”

The virus first landed on the U.S. coasts, carried by international travelers infected abroad.

For months, the epicenter was in northeastern states. More recently, the biggest increases have been in the South and the West.

The AP analyzed data compiled by The COVID Tracking

Project, a volunteer organization that collects coronavirus testing data in the United States. The analysis found that in 21 states as of Monday, the rolling seven-day average of new cases per capita was higher than the average seven days earlier.

Here’s what’s driving increases in some of the states with notable upticks: ARIZONA: Republican Gov. Doug Ducey ended Arizona’s stay-at-home order on May 15 and eased restrictions on businesses. Arizona residents who were cooped up for six weeks flooded Phoenix-area bar districts, ignoring social distancing guidelines.

The state began seeing a surge of new cases and hospitalizations about 10 days later.

“It seems pretty clear to me that what we’re seeing is directly related to the end of the stay-athome order,” said Will Humble, executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association.

It wasn’t just that the order ended: There were no requirements to wear face masks, no major increases in contact tracing to spot and stop evolving outbreaks, and no scale-up of infection control at nursing homes, he said.

“Those are missed opportunities that, if implemented today, could still make a big difference,” said Humble, a former director of the state Department of Health Services.

Testing has been increasing in Arizona, which increases the chance of finding new cases. But the proportion of tests that come back positive has also been on the rise.

The AP analysis found Arizo-

na had a rolling average of fewer than 400 new cases a day at the time the shutdown was lifted, but it shot up two weeks later and surpassed 1,000 new cases a day by early this week. Hospitalizations have also risen dramatically, hitting the 1,200 mark last week.

The state also passed another grim milestone last week, recording it’s 1,000th death.

Meanwhile Arizona hospitals on Tuesday reported they were at 83% of capacity, up from 78% the previous day. That could force affected hospitals to cancel elective surgeries. Rules established under an executive order Ducey issued in April said hospitals wanting to resume elective surgeries had to have at least 20% of their beds available.

NORTH CAROLINA: In North Carolina, more testing plus more people out and about during reopening seem to be the main drivers of recent case upticks, said Kimberly Powers, an associate professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina.

On Saturday, the state recorded its highest single-day increase, with 1,370. While testing has grown in the last two weeks, so has the rate of tests coming back positive.

“These trends moving in the wrong direction is a signal we need to take very seriously,” said North Carolina’s top health official, Mandy Cohen, who along with Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has urged the public to take precautions to protect themselves.

TEXAS: Few states are rebooting faster than Texas, where

hospitalizations surged past 2,100 on Wednesday for the first time during the pandemic. That’s a 42% increase in patients since Memorial Day weekend, when restless beachgoers swarmed Texas’ coastline and a water park near Houston opened to big crowds in defiance of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders.

Texas’ percentage of tests coming back positive has also jumped to levels that are among the nation’s highest. State officials point to hot spots at meatpacking plants and prisons in rural counties, where thousands of new cases have cropped up, but have not offered explanations for a rise in numbers elsewhere.

On Friday, Texas is set to lift even more restrictions and let restaurant dining rooms reopen at nearly full capacity.

ALABAMA: In Alabama, outbreaks in nursing homes and poultry plants helped drive state numbers upward, though there was a drop more recently.

But that may change — there is evidence of community transmission in the capital, Montgomery, which has become an emerging hot spot, said State Health Officer Scott Harris.

“I think reopening the economy gave a lot of people the wrong impression ... that, ‘Hey everything is fine. Let’s go back to normal,’” Harris said. “Clearly, it is not that way. Really, now more than ever we need people to stay 6 feet apart, wear face coverings and wash their hands.”

Montgomery hospital intensive care units are as busy as during flu season.

“I can assure you that Montgomery’s cases are not going

down, and if our community does not take this seriously, the virus will continue to spread, and at some point, our medical capacity will reach its limit,” Dr. David Thrasher, director of respiratory therapy at Jackson Hospital, said in a statement.

ARKANSAS: Arkansas has also seen increases — in cases, hospitalizations and the percentage of tests that come back positive. But the state’s situation is a complicated story of different outbreaks at different times, said Dr. Nate Smith, director of the Arkansas Department of Health.

After a peak in April, levels were low until spikes began about three weeks ago — mainly in the cities of Rogers and Springdale in the northwest and in De Queen further south. The cases have been concentrated among Hispanics and those who work in chicken production facilities.

The chicken plants never were closed, Smith said. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday said the state will move into a new phase of reopening, starting Monday.

LOOKING AHEAD: Experts are wondering what will happen in the next week or so, in the wake of nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.

The protests were outdoors, which reduces the likelihood of virus spread, and many participants have worn masks and taken other precautions. But it’s a lot of people close together, chanting, singing and yelling.

“Hopefully we won’t see a big spike. But those data aren’t in yet,” Humble said.

Disney plans to reopen its California theme parks in July ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July after what will be a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, the company said on Wednesday.

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said in a statement that the goal is to reopen Disneyland and Disney California Adventure on July 17. A nearby

Disney-themed shopping area would reopen on July 9.

Advance reservations will be required for theme park visitors and capacity will be limited, the statement said. Events that draw large crowds, such as parades and nighttime spectaculars, won’t return immediately and Disney characters will be in the parks but not available to meet with visitors, the

statement said.

The plan to reopen the parks, which have been closed since March 14, is still pending government approval.

Disneyland fans normally can bank on the park being open regardless of what’s going on in the world around it. The park closed only a handful of times in 65 years and never for more than a day, according to Jason Schultz,

supervisory archivist at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and unofficial Disneyland historian who wrote “Jason’s Disneyland Almanac.” The last closure was after the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The proposed reopening date is 65 years after Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955.

California — which recently announced plans

to let many of its counties reopen gyms, bars and museums — hasn’t yet set a timeline for amusement parks to reopen. More than 4,700 people have died in the state from the virus, which causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, can cause pneumonia and death.

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Jefferson Davis statue comes down in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Protesters pulled down a more than century-old statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in the former capital of the Confederacy, adding it to the list of rebel monuments damaged as demonstrations continued following the police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota.

The bronze statue, which stood before a colonnade along Richmond’s fame Monument Avenue, lay on its back with dark paint on its face and an arm outstretched after demonstrators pulled it down late Wednesday.

Police were on the scene and videos on social media showed a

crowd cheering as the statue, installed by a Confederate heritage group during the days of legalized segregation in the South, was towed away.

The Davis likeness, located a few blocks away from a monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that the state is trying to remove, wasn’t the only Confederate memorial to come down within a few hours in Virginia.

About 80 miles (130 kilometers) away, protesters in Portsmouth beheaded and then pulled down four statues that were part of a Confederate monument, according to news outlets.

Efforts to tear one of the statues down began around 8:20 p.m., but the rope they were using snapped, The Virginian-Pilot reported.

The crowd was frustrated by the Portsmouth City Council’s decision to put off moving the monument. They switched to throwing bricks from the post that held the plaque they had pulled down as they initially worked to bring down the statue.

The Pilot reported that they then started to dismantle the monument one piece at a time as a brass band played in the streets and other protesters danced.

A protester in his 30s was hit

in the head as the monument fell, causing him to lose consciousness, Portsmouth NAACP Vice President Louie Gibbs told the newspaper. The crowd quieted as the man was taken to a hospital.

His condition was not immediately clear.

A flag tied to the monument was lit on fire, and the flames burned briefly at the base of one of the statues.

Demonstrators have been removing monuments they see as symbols of the United States’ ingrained racism since naitonal protests began over the death of Floyd, who died after a police officer in Minneapolis pressed

down on his neck with a leg for nearly 9 minutes.

While some people say such monuments are important reminders of history, opponents contend the tributes inappropriately glorify people who led a rebellion that sought to uphold slavery.

A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake on Tuesday. News outlets reported the Columbus statue was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park chanting for the statue to be taken down.

California deputy shot in ‘ambush’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California sheriff’s deputy was shot in the head but survived an “ambush” by a gunman intent on harming or killing police and authorities said Wednesday they were investigating whether there was a connection to two recent deadly attacks on officers.

Authorities were looking for Mason James Lira, 26, a transient from the Monterey area of the Central Coast, and he was considered armed and dangerous, the San Luis

Obispo Sheriff’s Office said in an announcement late Wednesday night.

After wounding the San Luis Obispo County deputy in the small city of Paso Robles, police believe the shooter killed a transient and then eluded an intense manhunt. Police sought the public’s help and released photos from surveillance video showing the suspect — a young dark-haired, bearded man.

The shooter opened fire around 3:45 a.m. on the back side of the police station

in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said. Officers were inside at the time and windows and a door were shot out but no one was injured.

A dispatcher monitoring security cameras saw the attack unfold and called for help.

The deputy was struck while responding and his partner dragged him to safety and returned fire, Parkinson said. The wounded deputy was in serious but stable condition with a bullet lodged in his head.

William Murphy, left, and Rob Kelly watch over salmon cooking around the fire pit Sunday during the 16th annual Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration at the The Mill Casino-Hotel in North Bend last September.

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State University, where she will major in animal science. During her time at Myrtle Point High School, Leep participated in a number of sport programs including volleyball, basketball and softball. She also was a member of the National Honor Society where she held a leadership role throughout her entire high school career.

Like many seniors across the country, the Myrtle Point Class of

2020, which consisted of approximately 25 seniors, faced many changes to their senior year due to the new coronavirus. With the end of the year not being ideal, the seniors never gave up, said Fandel.

“I want the Class of 2020 to know that I’m super proud of them and their perseverance,” said Fandel. “I appreciate their ability to find the positive in whatever situation they’re in.”

COVID

“Expanding testing is an essential first step that will allow us to examine how visitation policies can be safely and incrementally eased,” Gov. Brown said.

More details about the state’s plan for testing in long-term care facilities will be released later this week.

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Shutter Creek is now at the Department of Corrections’ Tier 2, earmarked for institutions with confirmed cases, and will move to Tier 1, for institutions without known cases of COVID-19, on Friday.

“The facility will still be implementing many of the

related to last year’s celebration will be available on The Mill-Casino’s website and Facebook page.

Community members and visitors are encouraged to watch the videos and learn more about the

meaning behind the annual event as a way to stay connected with the traditions and cultures of the region’s indigenous people.

The Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration is expected to return next year.

precautions and screenings put in place to prevent the resurgence of the virus within the facility,” said Erdman.

“The facility will be available again for transfers in from other locations, as well as the institution can begin to accommodate housing unit moves internally among the units as well as access to the recreation yard and other congregate settings.”

Shutter Creek is one of four correctional facilities in the state to record positive cases. The Oregon State Penitentiary has recorded 133 cases in adults and custody while 35 employees from the facility have also tested positive.

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This year’s valedictorian was Sydney Sefers, whose post-graduation plans include attending California State University — Long Beach to major in photography. Madison Brown, whose post-graduation plans include attending Western Oregon University to major in criminology, was named this year’s class president.

Despite her senior year not being what she and her fellow classmates always hoped for, salutatorian Nichole Leep said via email she’s proud of herself for all the hard work she put into becoming this year’s salutatorian.

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Truex races to NASCAR win at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. used a trip to NASCAR’s shortest track to end a lengthy losing streak on the day the stock car series at long last banned the Confederate flag.

Truex cruised down the stretch and won his first NASCAR Cup race of the season on Wednesday night in the first race under the lights at Martinsville Speedway.

Truex, the 2017 Cup champion, has been one of NASCAR’s biggest winners over the last three years, but failed to find victory lane for Joe Gibbs Racing over the first 10 races of this season. He won 19 times from 2017-2019.

“I knew we were going to get one soon,” Truex said. “Hopefully we can get on a roll.”

Tick tock. The time ran out on the losing streak.

Truex won the Martinsville grandfather clock on the paperclip-shaped track at just 0.526 miles. He won for the first time with new crew chief James Small.

“It’s huge for him and his confidence and for the way people look at him,” Truex said. “I think it’s huge. I knew all along that he was capable, I know he’s going to be an amazing crew chief for a long time to come.”

Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, who has two wins this season, and Joey Logano made it a 2-3-4 finish for Team Penske.

The race started shortly after NASCAR said the Confederate flag would be be prohibited from

all NASCAR events and properties.

The issue was pushed to the fore this week by Bubba Wallace, NASCAR’s lone black driver and an Alabama native who called for the banishment of the Confederate flag and said there was “no place” for it in the sport. Wallace drove the Richard Petty Motorsports’ No. 43 Chevrolet with a #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme.

Wallace, wearing an American flag mask, clapped his hands when asked about the decision before the start of the race.

“It’s been a stressful couple of weeks,” Wallace said on FS1.

“This is no doubt the biggest race of my career tonight. I’m excited about tonight. There’s a lot of emotions on the race track.”

Wallace wore a black “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirt but did not kneel during the national anthem. His Chevy had “Compassion, Love, Understanding” emblazoned on the hood. He finished 11th at Martinsville.

‘Our Black Lives Matter Chevrolet — that’s so good to say, right — was so good on the long runs,” Wallace said.

The 26-year-old Wallace, who finished second in the 2018 Daytona 500, also had a dose of newfound fame. Already outspoken on social causes in NASCAR, Wallace denounced the flag and his message spread throughout sports. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James tweeted a “BIG S/O” to Wallace and retired NFL star Deion Sanders

tweeted he was proud NASCAR “recognized the sensitivity of our country while confronting the racial injustices.”

Wallace even made some new NASCAR fans — for a night, at least — out of other athletes.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara replied to NASCAR’s statement with a tweet asking “when the next race??” with a popcorn emoji. He followed along on social media, as did Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston. Boston tweeted questions about the race and seemed to enjoy the action at Martinsville: “Do y’all be pinned to the TV. I’m watching the standing more than the drivers I feel. Is this ok? Am I doing this right?

Do y’all flip channels?”

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Drivers compete at Coos Bay Speedway during races in 2017. The speedway will hold its first races on the dirt oval next week and plans drag racing this weekend.

Coos Bay Speedway gets back to racing The World COOS BAY — Now that Coos County has entered Phase II of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, Coos Bay Speedway can finally get to hosting events — all that’s needed is some good weather.

“We are excited to get rolling here,” said Drake Nelson, owner of the speedway.

The speedway celebrated last weekend’s move to Phase II by hosting a street drags event on Friday night and a mud drags event on Saturday. This week, starting Friday, brings three days of drag racing, with a street drags event Friday and then the NHRA season opening weekend Saturday and Sunday, providing the weather cooperates.

The opener for the oval track

is scheduled for next Wednesday, June 13.

After the speedway was closed through the early phases of the pandemic, last weekend was a good sign.

“We had a good turnout for the Friday night drags as well as the mud drags on Saturday,” Nelson said.

If the weather cooperates this week, the speedway will host Friday night street drags from 7 to 11 p.m. The gates open at 6 and the cost is $20 for drivers and $5 for spectators. Kids 6 and under get in free.

Saturday and Sunday, the gates open at 8 a.m., with time trials starting at 11 and bracket racing beginning at 1 p.m.

The entry fee is $50 for drivers. Admission is $12 for spectators, with kids 6 and under

getting in for free.

The oval track modified special opener is Wednesday and will include IMCA modifieds and super modifieds as well as local drivers in the street stocks and junior stingers classes.

The grandstands open at 5 p.m. and the racing starts at 7.

Admission is $15 for adults and $13 for senior citizens and students 7 to 17 years old. Kids 6 and under get in free and family pass for two adults and up to three kids is $45.

The pit area will be limited to the first 250 people.

All the local classes will compete for the first time this year on the oval on June 20, which will be a ladies night at the speedway, with women admitted for free.

General admission will be $12 for adults and $10 for senior

citizens and students 7 to 17. A family pass is $35.

Coos Bay Speedway has enacted several safety guidelines, including that people won’t be permitted if they are sick or symptomatic with fever, cough and/or shortness of breath.

All employees and volunteers who have contact with others will use face masks. Food service workers also will wear gloves.

Hand sanitizer will be available in several different areas.

In the grandstands, only every third row will be open to facilitate social distancing.

In the pit area, the race team trailers will be parked in a way to create as much distance as possible between pit crews.

For more information on the speedway, visit www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Tigers take Arizona State slugger with top pick NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Torkelson slugged his way through college, bashing baseballs all around the country with eye-popping power.

All those impressive drives made the decision easy for the Detroit Tigers, who selected the Arizona State star with the No. 1 pick in the Major League Baseball amateur draft Wednesday night.

But while Torkelson was long considered the favorite to go first overall, the surprise came when he was announced as a third baseman by Commissioner Rob Manfred. Detroit plans to move Torkelson to the hot corner from first base, where he played for the Sun Devils.

“It shows the amount of respect they have for me as an athlete,” a smiling Torkelson said on the MLB Network broadcast.

“I’ll take it and run with it. I like to label myself as a baseball player, and you give me a bat, a ball and a glove, and you know what?

I’m just going to want to win.”

Arkansas outfielder Heston Kjerstad went No. 2 to Baltimore, which took Oregon State

catcher Adley Rutschman with the top pick a year ago.

Shortened dramatically because of the coronavirus, the draft gave fans the closest thing they’ve had to a live big league baseball event since spring training was stopped in March.

It came as owners and players continue contentious labor negotiations aimed at starting an abbreviated, pandemic-delayed season this summer — likely with no crowds in ballparks.

Not long before the first pick, Manfred said there is a “100%” chance MLB will play ball this year.

After having the worst record in the majors last season, Detroit opened the draft for the second time in three years. The Tigers took Auburn right-hander Casey Mize in 2018, and now they’ve got a powerful bat that could anchor their lineup for years to go along with an arm they hope is a future ace.

With power to all fields and a great eye at the plate, the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Torkelson established himself as college baseball’s top slugger after going undrafted out of high school. He

hit 54 home runs at Arizona State, two shy of the school record set

by Bob Horner — who was drafted No. 1 overall in 1978.

Torkelson likely would have obliterated that mark if his college season hadn’t been halted after just 17 games because of the pandemic. The Petaluma, California, native hit .340 with six homers and 11 RBIs this year.

As the top overall pick, the slot value for his signing bonus is $8,415,300.

This year’s draft originally was scheduled to take place for the first time in Omaha, Nebraska, as a lead-in to the College World Series. Instead, the COVID-19 outbreak caused MLB to make some drastic changes, including holding the draft remotely — much like the NFL did in April — and shaving it from three days with 40 rounds to only two days and five rounds.

Manfred announced the firstround selections from a podium at MLB Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. He also addressed racial injustice and the recent protests that have occurred all over the country and the world.

Executives from all 30 teams held up signs at the beginning of the broadcast that read: “Black Lives Matter. United For Change.”

The shortened — and in some cases even canceled — college and high school baseball seasons presented unique challenges for big league scouting departments, which had to rely more on video of prospects instead of attending games to help with their evaluations.

Perhaps that contributed to a record seven straight college players being selected to begin the draft.

After Torkelson and Kjerstad were picked, Miami took Minnesota right-hander Max Meyer; Kansas City selected Texas A&M lefty Asa Lacy; Toronto went with Vanderbilt shortstop Austin Martin; Seattle chose Georgia righty Emerson Hancock; and Pittsburgh picked New Mexico State shortstop Nick Gonzales.

Tennessee high school outfielder Robert Hassell ended the run on college players, going No. 8 to San Diego. Ace Mick Abel from Jesuit High in Portland went at No. 15 to Philadelphia.

Claudell Washington, a twotime All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons in the majors after being called up as a teenager by the Oakland Athletics, has died. He was 65.

Washington died early Wednesday morning in the Bay Area according to his friend, A’s scout and former major leaguer Shooty Babitt. Washington had been battling prostate cancer.

Babitt, who followed Washington’s path from Berkeley High School to the Athletics, called Washington his “baseball hero” and said he taught him never to accept a losing effort.

Washington played with seven teams in his career, finishing with 1,884 hits, 164 home runs and 312 stolen bases. He made the All-Star Game in 1975 with the A’s and in 1984 with the Atlanta Braves during his long career.

Former Braves teammate Dale Murphy said on Twitter that Washington was a favorite among teammates and in the clubhouse wherever he played and said he was thankful for their time together in Atlanta.

Washington has the dubious distinction of striking out more times than any player against Nolan Ryan with 39 in 90 career at-bats.

The outfielder also hit the 10,000th home run in New York Yankees history, connecting off Minnesota’s Jeff Reardon in 1988.

Washington played a part on the big screen as well. In the 1986 movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” the title character catches a foul ball off the bat of Washington. The actual footage was from a game at Wrigley Field between the Chicago Cubs and Braves the year prior.

Washington was originally signed by A’s scout Jim Guinn as an undrafted free agent in 1972 and made it to the majors two years later as a 19-year-old.

Guinn also signed Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson and Babitt, among others.

Washington helped Oakland win its third straight World Series title that season in five games over the Los Angeles Dodgers, going 4 for 7 in the Series.

He then hit .308 with 77 RBIs and 40 stolen bases the following year when he made his first AllStar team.

Bowlers plan fundraiser on Saturday The North Bend High School boys bowling team will hold a bottle and can drive Saturday to help raise money for its trip to the upcoming national tournament in Ohio.

The team will be collecting bottles and cans from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Bend Lanes, where the bowlers also have been able to resume practicing as they sharpen their skills for the tournament.