Jordan Cove project suffers setback ZACK DEMARS The World
NORTH BEND — The Jordan Cove project has hit another roadblock. On Tuesday, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission declined to allow the project to proceed without the blessing of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality. “The order finds that Jordan Cove and Pacific Connector never requested certification with respect to the Commission authorizations for the Jordan Cove Energy Project and that the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality could not have waived its authority to issue certification for a request it never received,” FERC staff wrote in a
summary of the order. That means Pembina, the company behind the project which proposes to build the West Coast’s first liquefied natural gas terminal, will have to continue seeking water quality certification from state regulators before the project can be built and operated on Coos Bay. In March, the same federal commission gave the project a controversial green light to advance — but only on the condition that the company succeeded in acquiring several state and local permits first. Some of those permits — including the water quality permit in question — had already been denied. Before Tuesday’s meeting, Pembina asked the commission to rule
the state had waived its authority to certify the project’s water quality compliance, one of the conditions of FERC’s March approval. But the FERC’s five members, made up of three Republicans and two Democrats, unanimously declined to do so. The company has yet to reapply for the water quality permit, according to a DEQ spokesperson. Two other permit applications — for a renewed National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for a proposed wastewater treatment system and an Air Contaminant Discharge Permit — are still pending before the agency. Tuesday's decision comes on the heels of several other setbacks for the project.
Earlier this month, the state’s Land Use Board of Appeals invalidated a permit issued by the City of North Bend, ruling the city erred in how it classified the company’s plans to drill beneath the Coos Bay Estuary. In December, the same board found permits issued by Coos County didn’t properly take into account the project’s proposed wastewater facility and the use of the bay’s public navigation channel. Both of those decisions, unless appealed in court by the company, mean the permit applications must return to city and county leaders for further review. Reaction from a handful of community leaders, residents and environmental activists was sup-
portive of the commission’s decision, which was originally expected later in the month but came instead on the last full day of the Trump Administration. “Today’s unanimous FERC decision shows that when our communities come together and speak out, we win! Thousands of southern Oregonians have raised their voices to stop this project for years and will continue to until the threat of Jordan Cove LNG is gone for good,” wrote Hannah Sohl, executive director of Rogue Climate, in a press release. “Now we must focus on creating good, local jobs in clean energy and energy efficiency in Oregon.” Please see LNG, Page A3
President Biden calls for unity
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Mayor Jessica Engelke rings a bell while surrounded by members of the North Bend Fire Department during a ceremony honoring those who have died or suffered due to COVID-19.
North Bend honors victims of pandemic DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
NORTH BEND - Hours after the U.S. announced it had surpassed 400,000 deaths linked to the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday, Mayor Jessica Engelke solemnly rang a bell to honor those impacted by the virus. Engelke joined a nationwide remembrance of those lost to COVID-19 and those suffering because of the ongoing pandemic. She explained that as part of Pres. Joe Biden’s inauguration, he asked communities to pause at 2:30 p.m. local time and ring bells. Engelke said North Bend City Administrator David Milliron decided to get the city involved as a way of honoring the victims of the virus while making a symbolic gesture of moving forward as a country.
“This kind of starts the beginning of the inauguration ceremony with the remembrance of the COVID victims,” Engelke said. “I think it’s neat the new administration is starting new by remember the COVID victims.” Engelke said COVID has hit every community in the nation, including North Bend. She said her husband’s coworker lost his wife to COVID. “These are people, they are friends, they are coworkers,” Engelke said. “We’re at a point where everyone in our community knows someone who has been impacted in some way.” Engelke said joining in the nationwide ceremony was not about politics, but was instead a way to show solidarity in fighting against the pandemic.
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Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins, left, Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti and North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke pose for photos after taking part in a joint ceremony honoring victims of the COVID-19 pandemic Please see Ceremony, Page A3 Tuesday night. North Bend's city vehicles are lit up
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” and summoning American resilience and unity to confront the deeply divided nation's historic confluence of crises. Denouncing a national “uncivil war,” Biden took the oath Wednesday at a U.S. Capitol that had been battered by an insurrectionist siege just two weeks earlier. Then, taking his place in the White House Oval Office, he plunged into a stack of executive actions that began to undo the heart of his polarizing predecessor 's agenda on matters from the deadly pandemic to climate change. At the Capitol, with America's tradition of peaceful transfers of power never appearing more fragile, the ceremony unfolded within a circle of security forces evocative of a war zone and devoid of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, Biden gazed out on a cold Washington morning dotted with snow flurries to see over 200,000 American flags planted on the National Mall to symbolize those who could not attend in person. “The will of the people has been heard, and the will of the people has been heeded. We’ve learned again that democracy is precious and democracy is fragile. At this hour, my friends, democracy has prevailed," Biden declared in his speech. "This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope, of renewal and resolve.” History was made at his side, as Kamala Harris became the first woman to be vice president. The former U.S. senator from California is also the first Black person and the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency and the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in the U.S. government. Biden never mentioned his predecessor, who defied tradition and left town ahead of the ceremony, but his speech was an implicit rebuke of Donald Trump. The new president denounced “lies told for power and for profit” and was blunt about the challenges ahead. Please see Biden, Page A7
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things, if you got that far through there, is the savings of over 734,000 kilowatt hours (annually),” City Finance Director Nichole Rutherford told councilors Tuesday. (For comparison, a study by the federal government found the average American household used just over 10,600 kilowatt hours of electricity in 2019.) AMERESCO will complete the upgrades of around 1,300 street lights through the summer and expects the new lights will all be operational in the fall. That includes about 300 city-owned lights, and another 1,000 or so owned and maintained by Pacific Power.
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Coos Bay’s street lights will be getting an upgrade this year, and it could mean savings for the city’s coffers. On Tuesday, the city council approved a financing agreement with AMERESCO, a renewable energy and energy efficiency company, for the replacement of most of the city’s street lights with LEDs. The new lights will take about a dozen years for the city to pay off, totaling over $750,000 dollars — but the city and the company expect the upgrades will pay for themselves in cost savings. “One of the most amazing
Coupled with a new electric rate the city will receive for upgrading Pacific Power’s lights, the total cost savings to the city penciled out to about $100,000 a year. The 12-year financing agreement calls for a payment of just over $83,000 a year for the new lights after a higher payment the first year. “Anytime we can get that kind of return on investment that is going to improve, I’m all for that,” Councilor Stephanie Kilmer said during Tuesday’s meeting. Councilors lauded the benefits of the lights beyond cost savings, too. “These LED lights also are rated so the light illuminates down, and none of it escapes into the sky,” said Councilor Phil Marler. That reduces light pollution — the phenomenon where cities and homes cast light into the night sky, interrupting the visibility of starlight and impacting ecosystems (and nearby neighbors). The lights are Dark-Sky compliant, meaning they’ve been approved by a global organization of light pollution advocates, and an AMERESCO representative told city officials the fixtures can reduce the amount of light cast into the sky by up to 90%. “For the most part, this
city is prime for an upgrade,” said Jason Carver, an AMERESCO engineer, at a city council work session on the topic in October. Most of the city’s lights are high-pressure sodium, an older technology which uses more energy, Carver said. The city’s upgrades are part of a broader push by Pacific Power – which provides electric service to regions across the west – to replace more of its streetlights with higher efficiency options. Coos Bay will be one of the first cities in Oregon to take advantage of the company’s lower rates for replaced streetlights, Carver said. “This has only gotten better since we started to look at it,” Carver said. “We’re really excited to work on it.”
Council reviews renewal projects Also on Tuesday, the city council received a report from the city’s Urban Renewal Agency, which collects tax revenue from overlapping taxing districts and uses it to encourage private development. The members of the city council also serve as the board members of the URA, which funds parts of private development projects within certain boundaries of the city’s downtown and Empire areas. “To put it on paper, there’s a lot going on,” Rutherford
said as she presented the report to city councilors. The report cycles through a number of the URA’s current, ongoing and future projects, funded by tax revenue from property values increased incrementally over time. Near downtown, many of those projects are around Front Street and the waterfront, including support for the Coos Bay Village project, the reclamation of an old waste site for use as parking and a state analysis of traffic options for the street. The URA also provides some funds for the Coos Bay Downtown Association, which holds events throughout the year, including the summer farmer’s market and Shop Small Saturday. “During (2020-2021), many of these events were cancelled due to COVID-19, however, because the cancellation of these events had a severe financial impact from loss of revenue generation, the agency continued to provide the annual support payment to the Coos Bay Downtown Association,” the URA report read. The report highlighted several projects in Empire which received URA funds or loans, including a multi-family housing complex being constructed on a previously vacant lot and
the Hollering Place Cultural Center, expected to be completed on the Hollering Place bluff in the coming years. “The Cultural Center is poised to be the first building of this multi-phased project,” the report said. “The Cultural Center will present the history of the (Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians), educate the community and visitors, and share Tribal culture.” During the meeting, councilors and staff also noted the URA’s façade improvement grant program, which provides matching grants for improvements to business exteriors. Funds can be used for design services for projects, too. Last year, the URA funded façade projects at Old City Hall, the Boys & Girls Club Pacific School of Dance, Tower Ford, Shark Bites Café, a portion of the Empire McKay’s building and 7 Devils, among other projects. More information about the URA’s projects, as well as how to apply for funding, is available on the city’s website at coosbay.org/departments/economic-development. “Let’s hope that his next year, 2021, is full of moving that marker forward for our community as well,” said Councilor Carmen Matthews.
Future vaccine supply remains uncertain The World Coos County will remain in the “extreme” category of virus restrictions for at least two more weeks, according
to data released by health authorities Wednesday. The county’s case rate and test positivity rate have ticked down slightly from the previous week, but still exceed the benchmarks putting the county in the state’s most restrictive level of restrictions. Still, health care workers are making some headway against the virus as the daily number of vaccinations administered in the county continues to rise. The week ending Jan. 16 saw the county’s highest number of vaccinations since doses arrived in the county in late December, with about 1,300 vaccines given that week. About 2,650 people in the county have received a dose of the vaccine, according to the state’s data Wednesday, which can be several days behind. Those doses are still largely limited to health care workers, but some county hospitals were able to open some vaccination appointment slots to highrisk teachers and educational staff, according to Coos Health & Wellness.
Bay Area Hospital, Coquille Valley Hospital and Southern Coos Hospital have all begun vaccinations of their employees, as has the Lower Umpqua Hospital in Reedsport. Future populations will be notified about their eligibility to be vaccinated by their employer, provider or CHW’s public information. The agency is still in the process of developing a notification system for county residents. According to Dr. Eric Gleason, CHW’s assistant director, the county’s ability to give future doses of the vaccine is entirely dependent on the number of vaccine doses delivered to county hospitals and providers by the Oregon Health Authority. OHA, in turn, receives its doses of the vaccine from the federal government, adding another piece to the puzzle. “It’s obviously a week-byweek thing,” Gleason said in a press conference Tuesday. “We have to assess what OHA says they’re going to give us once they know they’re going to give it to us,
and right now we don’t know that we know that for next week.” Not only is it week-byweek, but also day-by-day. On Jan. 12, the federal government announced it’d be releasing a stockpile of vaccines into the national supply – only to backtrack two days later, saying instead the stockpile was already depleted. “What we know is that it’s going to be a much smaller supply, if anything, that we’re going to get, at least in the next week,” Gleason said. “There’s so much that’s still unknown about this, we’re not exactly sure what this means and how exactly we’re going to be able to roll it out. We’re still trying to assess what that kind of damage is going to be, as far as for the supply chain aspect of it.” Gleason said county officials had been planning to receive doses from that national stockpile and were planning to launch wider-scale vaccination events for expanded populations, but had to reel back when the planned doses disappeared.
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Oregon updates guidance for return to on-site learning
PORTLAND (AP) — The Oregon Department of Education on Tuesday issued updated guidance for the return of in-person learning, which includes a requirement that schools provide on-site COVID-19 testing. The guidance is the most recent push for students to return to school. Earlier this month, Gov. Kate Brown set a Feb. 15 goal for returning more students to the John Gunther, The World classroom, with a focus on North Bend City Manager David Milliron points to some of the goals suggested by members of the city council and city staff during a goal-setting worksession elementary students. “It’s absolutely critical that held Tuesday at the North Bend Fire Hall. we return Oregon students to in-person instruction as quickly as possible,” Brown tweeted. “The educational, social, emotional, mental, and physical health of so many from Tuesday’s goal-setting with more parking, a shelter Other ideas were possiJOHN GUNTHER students is tied to their schools session and bring them back and a restroom; replacing ble cost savings, including and to the personalized supThe World to the council to discuss furthe playground equipment streamlining online options port that educators provide.” NORTH BEND — Findther and formally rank, into at Ferry Road Park; creating to reduce paper usage, outBefore winter break, ing and securing long-term top-tier and next-tier levels. a better “welcome to North sourcing the city’s payroll less than 10% of Oregon’s revenue sources and de“The job of the staff is to Bend” element for the south operations and moving the estimated 580,000 students termining the future of the work on a plan to implement entrance to downtown on permitting process to an were receiving some form of city’s pool were among the those goals,” Milliron said. U.S. Highway 101; and electronic system. in-person instruction, accordhighest-rated priorities of In addition to determining figuring out what the future And others related to com- ing to data from the Oregon the North Bend City Council long-term sustainability for should be for Airport Heights munity engagement. Department of Education. during a goal-setting session the city and planning the Park. “I would like to see us At the start of the year, this week. future of the pool, which Several revolved around connect with our businessBrown gave local school The goal of the session begins with a worksession funding for the city in generes,” Councilor Timm Slater districts the power to decide was for the council to set Monday, another top goal al or specific departments. said, suggesting the city meet when to return students to priorities for the city staff to was reviewing and revising Public Works Director with business owners, find in-person learning. work toward over the next the mission statement as Ralph Dunham suggested out their needs and figure “We are providing school two years. part of a new city branding the city needs to develop a out how to facilitate meeting leaders with the information Over the span of three campaign. funding source for both street them. they need to make local hours Tuesday, with a break Other top suggestions were maintenance and wastewater Mayor Jessica Engelke decisions about returning to in the middle for an inevaluating the city services because the city is going in suggested reestablishing the in-person instruction,” Colt auguration ceremony, the for efficient and effective the hole in both areas. North Bend Downtown Asso- Gill, the director of the state's council and city department city government and gaining Police Chief Robert ciation. department of education, said heads suggested what they certified local government Kappelman mentioned the Council Member Eric considered their top policy status. importance of determining Gleason suggested working priorities. At the end of the Several of the goals sugwhat level of police service with other local agencies on meeting, they used stickers to gested by council and staff fit the city should provide and emergency preparedness in signify the areas they consid- under other, bigger goals. how to sustainably fund that case of a major earthquake. ered the most important. For example, Parks Direclevel. City Councilor Bill RichNorth Bend City Manager tor Bryan Owen first suggestLong-range planning was ardson suggested the city reDavid Milliron told the coun- ed working on a parks master a common theme, including visit the July Jubilee program cil the goals should follow plan for the next 20 years, suggestions to renovate and to freshen it up. the SMART concept (stratesince the most recent 20-year expand the library, continue “We need to reinvent it for gic, measurable, achievable, plan expired in 2020. Several the long-term fire equipment the current times and looking realistic and time-bound). of his other suggestions fall replacement plan and create into the future,” he said. “We The city staff will comunder that umbrella, includa city-wide capital improveneed to figure out some way pile all the suggestions ing completing Simpson Park ment plan. to grow it.”
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on Tuesday. “We all know that in-person instruction provides our children and families with access to an equitable education." Updated advisory metrics now allow for in-person classes for elementary students at higher levels of community case rates than previously recommended. A new requirement is that schools provide on-site COVID-19 testing for symptomatic students and staff members and for those who have had a known exposure to a positive case. The department of education said that as school officials make decisions about returning to in-person instruction, they must also continue to focus on county case counts and following safety protocols — wearing face coverings, distancing and frequent handwashing. In addition, Brown said that $500 million in federal relief will be used to implement safety standards and buy personal protective equipment for staff and students. Leaders of ED300, a coalition of Oregon parents and educators advocating for reopening schools, said that although they are encouraged by the recent revisions they remain concerned about the “slow pace of returning middle and high school students" to in-person learning."
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Researchers: Population of gray whales is dropping off West Coast SEATTLE (AP) — Researchers say the population of gray whales off the West Coast of the United States has fallen by nearly one-quarter since 2016, resembling a similar die-off two decades ago. In a paper released Tuesday, NOAA Fisheries reported that surveys counted about 6,000 fewer migrating whales last winter, 21,000 as compared with 27,000 in 2016.
The agency declared an “unusual mortality event” in 2019 as dozens of gray whales washed up on Pacific Ocean beaches. Scientists aren’t sure what has been causing the die-off. But they believe that it is within the range of previous population fluctuations and that the number of whales may have exceeded what the environment can support. After an estimated die-off of 23 percent in 1999-2000,
the population rebounded to even greater numbers, NOAA said. The agency said it appears the big population swings don't reflect longterm threats to the whales' survival. The eastern north Pacific gray whale has recovered from being hunted to near extinction in the middle of the 20th century. It was removed from the Endangered Species List in 1994. The whales migrate 10,000
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The lights will remain on at city hall for 30 days. She invited Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti and Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins to participate and all three spoke of remembering those who have lost their lives and recognizing the community's health-care workers. “We invited them because we’re one community,” Engelke said. “We may have boundaries, but we’re one community.” When Engelke range the
ball at 2:30 sharp, she rang five times, paused, rang five more times, paused and rang five more times. The pattern is one used by fire departments nationwide to honor firefighters lost in service. With members of the North Bend Fire Department around her, she said it was a fitting way to honor those who have suffered because of COVID. “This is a little something our community of North Bend can do,” she said.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden expressed his support for the commission’s decision in a press release Tuesday. “Today marks a big win for protecting the South Coast because it reinforces our state’s environmental laws and reflects local community input,” Wyden wrote in a press release. “From Day One with this project, I have insisted that Oregonians receive a fair, open, fact-based, and non-political process while FERC determines whether LNG projects are necessary and in the public’s best interest — including strict adherence to the Clean Water Act. Today’s unanimous decision by FERC is
good news and the logical conclusion of that process.” Representatives for Pembina did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.
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“It doesn’t matter which side you’re on politically, it’s moving forward,” she said. “Even though tomorrow is a celebration, we have to remember we’re in a pandemic.” Later in the afternoon, Engelke led another ceremony at city hall where the city lit up city hall in amber lights to honor the COVID victims.
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The terminal, if eventually constructed, would be the end point for about 230 miles of pipeline across the state, starting in Malin on the state’s southern border. That plan has faced the objections of landowners and tribes along the pipeline’s planned path. “The FERC decision is very encouraging. It is certainly our hope that Pembina will give up on this devastating project once and for all,” said Don Gentry chairman of the Klamath, Modoc, and Yahooskin Tribes.
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Hoping the best for our new president As I am writing this, Joe Biden history in the making, even if my has been president of the United guy isn’t the one being sworn in. States for a couple of hours. But I’ve learned through the years If you are in media as long as I not to get too emotional about it. have been, there’s a good chance Years ago, as a young man, I was many of your friends and many of far more emotional. I remember the people you follow on social clearly having heated arguments media are also in the with coworkers about media. Therefore, Bill Clinton. At the they all have strong time, I thought he opinions on historic was a sick, evil man days like today, when who was destroying a new president takes America. office. Looking back all Reading some of these years later, I can the posts I have toadmit Bill Clinton was day almost makes me a decent president. I laugh. People litercan find good things ally in tears because to say about all the Biden is president presidents I’ve paid atand others angry tention to as an adult, that Trump never and I can find fault in revealed his evidence all of them, too. of wrongdoing, so he As president, Doncould keep the seat. ald Trump had some David Rupkalvis As I read these serious flaws, not even Executive Editor deeply emotional his biggest fans can tweets, I am reminded how little deny that. But he did some things I the person in White House actually approved of. Barack Obama always impact most of our lives. had different political views than I I know many don’t believe that did, but he represented our country and they measure the value of the well. country based on which person and As a Texan by birth, I was always which party is in charge, but the fond of the two Bush presidents, reality is, at least for me and likely probably more so because of who for most of you, nothing will really they were than what they actually change with a new president in accomplished. I will say, the leadpower. ership of George W. Bush immediI went to work this morning ately following the Sept. 11, 2001, with Donald Trump as president. terrorist attacks was exactly what I helped design pages for our our country needed. papers, took several phone calls, In some ways, all of our wrote a story and now I’m writing presidents have been good. None my column. Tomorrow, with Joe have been perfect. That will Biden as president, I will come to continue with Joe Biden. I don’t work, check my emails and respond know Biden personally, but a few to some, do some interviews for former colleagues do. They speak stories and head home at the end of highly of him as a person, not as the day. a politician. That speaks volumes Next Wednesday, my day will to me. largely mirror this one. I’ve heard I think Joe Biden is a decent man many claim if Biden was president who truly wants America to excel. earlier, COVID would be under The way he wants to get there might control now. His nationwide mask be different than the path I would mandates would have stopped take or you would take, but I have COVID cold. My take? Not likely. no reason to question his decency Even with strong Democrats in and his patriotism. charge of states like California, As he begins a new journey as New York and, yes, even Oregon, president today, I will pray for him. COVID has run wild. This virus I will pray he succeeds in efforts was going to be and would have that will help our country, and I will been a problem no matter who was pray that finds a way to unite the in charge. And, frankly, it will rewidening gap between the right and main a problem until enough people the left. have been vaccinated to ensure I have friends celebrating today we’re safe. and friends mourning today. I, for I enjoy days like today when any one, remain hopeful for our country new president is inaugurated. It is and our future.
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Letters to the Editor We need to work to end racism Think of a person you look up to in the community who has or had a positive influence in your life. Now think of that person being randomly singled out as a threat by those given the authority to keep the peace and killed without due process. And imagine the killing was not adequately investigated. Brushed aside as another day-today incident. What would you think, feel, do, in this situation? Outrage? Shock? Indignation? Call for justice? Well, this is the reality of so many. It happens every day to many Americans, but the predominant majority who know this as a daily occurrence that is foremost on their minds are those who were born with a skin color other than white. George Floyd, and so many others like him, was a person much like that someone I suggested you recall who are revered by you and
by others in the community. He was a respected and loved individual in his community, killed for no reason other than a suspicion of wrong-doing. Suspicion of evil is all we (the white community) have for anyone who doesn’t look like us. How stupid is this? People are people and this country was found on the unalienable right that all people are created equal. If that is just a suggestion, then what are we worth? To be sure, racism didn’t start with the Trump administration, it has been a part of our country since its inception, perpetuating violence against people of color physically, politically, and economically. With the constitution as our guide, we have to make the changes that uplift all of our citizens or this nation is ignoring its purpose. The 13th amendment didn’t quite succeed in ending slavery, or at least the suppression of Black lives. Jim
Crow laws/attitudes and mass incarceration are still major tools of racism (a documentary illustrates this very clearly, 13th, now available on Netflix). We, as thinking, acting citizens need to help in the revitalization of our town, state, and country. Don’t be complacent, become more aware and work together with that awareness. Jamie Fereday Coos Bay
Honor the officers who defended the Capitol I hope you will publish this letter for me to acknowledge the sacrifice and valor of the 115 member force of Capitol Police who on January 6 kept our democracy safe from close to 1000 domestic terrorists attempting an insurrection. I’m certain I speak for others who honor their service. Terry Moore North Bend
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Camelot we are not By Paul F. Petrick Joe Biden’s inauguration fell on the 60th anniversary of perhaps the most famous presidential inauguration, that of John F. Kennedy on January 20, 1961. With political and cultural divisions roiling the nation, one can be forgiven for nostalgically looking back at the former event. Kennedy’s inauguration took place during a lost era of unity and domestic tranquility. Those amassed in the nation’s capital to witness Kennedy take the oath of office had just been subjected to a brutal snowstorm, but there was no way they could have anticipated the storms that would strike America’s social fabric over the next decade much less the next six decades. But what has kept Kennedy’s inauguration in the collective consciousness are the words he spoke during his inaugural address, specifically the frequently quoted line “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” Unfortunately, the richness of Kennedy’s rhetoric has obscured the poverty of its substance. Celebrated economist Milton Friedman challenged Kennedy’s famous challenge in the introduction to his bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom (1962). The Nobel laureate considered both of Kennedy’s opposing clauses to be misstating the proper relationship of the citizen in a free society visà-vis the government. To Friedman, it was not the government’s role to dole out benefits to the citizen as a parent would to a child, nor was it the citizen’s responsibility to serve the government as it would a master. In a free nation, the citizens
are sovereign and it is the government that serves them by ensuring their freedom. According to Friedman, society is nothing more than component individuals pursuing individual objectives apart from which there is no separate common good. But is Friedman correct? Is Kennedy? The answer to both questions is negative because, despite their differences, they both made the same mistake. They both mistook society (or “country” as Kennedy called it) as being synonymous with government. It was Friedmanite logic that led former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to once declare that “there’s no such thing as society.” But David Cameron, a British prime minister of more recent vintage, better approximated the truth when he stated “There is such a thing as society, it’s just not the same thing as the state.” This distinction is also present in the late journalist Robert Novak’s favorite admonition, “Always love your country, but never trust your government.” Society should be properly understood as what is often referred to as “civil society,” all of the non-government institutions in society including the family. These institutions provide a buffer between individuals and the coercive state. The health of civil society has an inverse relationship with the size of government. Civil society tends to retreat as government grows, with the government replacing civil society and usurping its role in the lives of individuals, usually with disappointing results. For instance, many social scientists have traced the disintegration of the American family to the
explosion of Great Society welfare programs in the 1960s. The fraying of civil society and the accompanying exacerbation of various social pathologies over the last 60 years suggests that there is indeed a common good separate from the mere amalgamation of individualistic aims. It is identifiable by comparing 1961 and 2021 and taking account of what we have lost. Despite their shared Irish Catholic ethnicity, much more than just 60 years separates the presidencies of the youngest elected and oldest elected presidents. Kennedy’s youthful vigor hid a myriad of personal health difficulties and projected a boldness and articulate wit that inspired the oversized Baby Boom generation growing up in a country that was still new to being a global superpower. The geriatric Biden, who believe it or not was already an adult when Kennedy was inaugurated and is too old to be a Baby Boomer, reflects the aging American populace of 2021 and a superpower in twilight, chronically unable to carry out basic national prerogatives like balancing budgets and securing borders. Kennedy would confidently promise to land an American on the moon by the end of the decade while Biden publicly doubted the ability of Operation Warp Speed to deliver a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020. You do not have to be Lloyd Bentsen to recognize that Joe Biden is no Jack Kennedy. But without common understanding of the proper relationship between the citizen, society, and the state, America’s current trajectory appears unalterable. Paul F. Petrick is an attorney in Cleveland, Ohio.
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OBITUARIES Patricia “Pat” Beverly Allison
Cynthia Ann Sennick
April 4, 1930 – November 29, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Beverly Allison was born on April 4, 1930 and died November 29, 2020 in Coos Bay. Pat lived her younger years in North Bend, but also spent a part of her life in San Francisco, California, with her sister, Dode. There she attended a private Catholic School, where her religious faith became strong. Pat moved back to North Bend and graduated from North Bend High School. She was involved in school activities and on the rally squad. Pat became a true Bulldog! She went to college in San Francisco and received a certificate in Dental Assisting. When she returned to North Bend, she worked for a local dentist, Dr. Brown. Pat met her husband Richard “Dick” Allison, who was playing semi pro baseball. Dick graduated from Willamette University in Business, and became a District Manager for Nabisco Company. After they were married, they made North Bend their home. Both were members of Faith Lutheran Church, attending with their children, which became their church family. Pat and Dick had seven children and in October, 1961, Dick was killed in a hunting accident. Aunt Ann and Uncle Oscar, the Nabisco Company, the community
and church family all helped Pat and her children through their difficult time. The Allison family felt blessed to live in the most wonderful neighborhood, surrounded by true friendship and loving support. Each one of Pat’s children had a special childhood friend, who with their families made a difference in each one of their lives. We all treasure them still to this day. Pat went to SWOCC to receive her CNA, later becoming a Med Aide Nurse, and then worked many years in the medical field. When she retired, she was a caregiver and helped many special families. Pat took pride in making her home beautiful. She loved her home. Her home was always open to family, grandkids, and friends. She loved the holidays, especially Christmas. The family has fond memories of all the Thanksgiving’s and Christmas’ enjoyed there; playing football, kick the can, card games, teasing and joking with one another, filled with lots of stories and laughs. Poor mom, with so many of us, we were a loud family, but she never complained and loved having everyone together! Pat’s failing health made her leave her home, but with a happy ending as her home was bought by one of her granddaughter’s, who has done a beautiful job making it her own. Pat enjoyed two longtime friendships with Evelyn and Sheryl, and with those ladies there was always a good time. Her weekends, for many years, were spent with her three sons at her home watching football, which was a favorite time in her life. Pat was knowledgeable of her sports, her favorite baseball, the World Series and she was an avid Oregon Duck fan. She was a member of a college football pool for
DEATH NOTICES Thelma May Fairchild, 92, of Coos Bay, passed away on January 15, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Richard A. Ledesma, 68, of Coos Bay, formerly of Utah died January 14, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals. com Christopher Anthony Beltran, 48, of Coos Bay passed away January 13, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service- Bay Area, 541-2692851 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Sherry Lynn Jackson, 61, of Coos Bay, passed away January 14, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Margaret G. Kittrell, 95, of Coos Bay died January 15, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com John Balint, 63, of North Bend, passed away on January 15,2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com. Rose Mary Thompson, 78, of Coos Bay died January 15, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Connie L. Culver, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away on January 16, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Jane K. Gideon, 79, of North Bend, passed away on January 16, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are
under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Michael P. Mills, 58, of North Bend, passed away on January 16, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Paula Ann Ferrin, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away January 11, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service- Bay Area, 541-2692851 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Donald Ray Clemons, 58, of Coos Bay, passed away January 13, 2021 in Coos Bay. If you are a relative, friend, or have any information regarding Mr. Clemons,
January 19, 1957 – January 14, 2021
many years, which she took seriously, and looked forward to the next year. She enjoyed gardening, golfing, camping, beaches, Rogue River, Sunriver, Loon Lake, Concerts, Jesus Northwest, bible studies, and her “milkshakes”. Her fondest times were with her family, enjoying outings with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and going to their many events. She was especially grateful she had more time to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandkids; their love filled her heart and enriched her life. With her passing, our family has peace knowing she is in a better place (Amen), after witnessing her strong faith all through the years. Survivors include her seven children, Dick Allison (Peggy), Debbi Jolley (Don), Diane Snyder (Scott), Deanna Brelage (Dan), Dawn Schliecher (Roger), David Allison (Bev), and Darin Allison (Dixie); 18 grandchildren, Rick, Deyan, Shannon, Stephanie, Tessa, Jodi, Brad, Jeff, Mindy, Tracy, Jess, Travis, Josh, Jared, Danyel, Aaron, Amanda, and Ashley; 33 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick; a grandson, Derik Guidry; a special aunt, Ann King; a special uncle, Oscar King; and her sister, Dode Montgomery. The family would like to thank the staff at Bayside Terrace Memory Care, Megan Lucas, and Hospice. We appreciate the Caregivers for the wonderful care and love you gave to “Gramma Pat.” A private burial was held on December 16, 2020, where her ashes were laid to rest with her husband, on the day of his birthday. A graveside memorial service and celebration of life to honor Pat will be held at a later date for all her family and close family friends in 2021.
Cynthia Ann Sennick passed away on January 14, 2021, after a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born on January 19, 1957 to Edgar “Ted” and JoeAnn Hawkins. She grew up in Boise, Idaho attending Borah High School. Her biggest joy in high school was playing in the marching band.
Cynthia married Lou “Dusty” Sennick on September 22, 1979. In their first year of marriage they moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin so Dusty could finish his education at Marquette University. It was a long ways from home but she loved the adventure. It was there their daughters, Helen and Denise were born. A week after Denise was born, they moved to West Bend, Wisconsin. After their son, Corey was born in 1988, Cindy decided it was too far from home and wanted to be closer to family, so they moved back to the west in 1988. They first settled in Klamath Falls and after seven years moved to North Bend, where they lived until 2017. They then moved to Sandy, Oregon to be closer to their children and to pursue a lung transplant, which unfortunately was not to be.
Though out Cindy’s life she worked in the insurance field working in agencies in Wisconsin, Caldwell, Idaho, Klamath Falls and the last one with Abel Insurance in Coos Bay for 18 years retiring in 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her siblings, Stephanie (Cornell) Larson, Dan Hawkins, Craig (Dawnell) Hawkins, Tammy Lee, and Teresa (Tim) Hatcher. Her husband, Dusty and her children and their spouses. Her biggest joy were her grandchildren, Michael, Evan, Sophie, Jacob, Wyatt and Brady. At her request, no public services will be held. There will be a family gathering at a later time. Contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Donate Life NW.
Richard “Dick” Duncan Hanen May 31, 1921 – January 21, 2020
Richard "Dick" Duncan Hanen, born May 31, 1921 in South Bend, Washington, to Joseph Campbell Hanen and Caroline Duncan Hanen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 21, 2020 in Coos Bay. Dick was a proud graduate of Marshfield High School's class of 1939, then attended the University of Oregon on a golf scholarship. When home for a weekend from college, a blind date was arranged by mutual friends. Dick met Bette Jane Knox at please contact Myrtle Grove a party in Lakeside, and the two, “danced the night away Funeral Service- Bay Area, 541-269-2851 www.coosba- and fell in love,” as they told family over the years. yareafunerals.com Russell R. Vedder, 58, of Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, and shortly before Bandon, died January 15 in his graduation, Dick was Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling drafted into the U.S. Army. When Dick was called to Schroeder Funeral Service, serve, Bette decided to enlist Bandon as well. Sergeant Hanen Julie Ann Beverage, 67, served on the Western Front of Coos Bay, passed away during World War II, while a January 18, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under world away Lieutenant Bette the care of Coos Bay Chapel, Knox served in the US Army 541-267-3131 www.coosba- Air Corps as a flight nurse in the South Pacific. yareafunerals.com Hugh L. Berger, 73, of Coos Bay died January 19, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.
After the war Dick and Bette returned to Coos Bay, where they were married in June of 1946, and raised three daughters. He purchased Coos Bay Stationary from Claude Nasburg and ran it successfully for over thirty years. After retiring he and Bette split their time between Southern California and Agness, Oregon. He continued to enthusiastically play golf throughout his life, including playing in the U.S. Amateur in 1952 and 1961. For decades he enjoyed the game with friends, and always a true competitor played in numerous tournaments up and down the West Coast. Having been drafted in the last term of his senior year in college, Dick had not completed his degree at the University of Oregon. In 2002, at age 82, the University of Oregon confirmed that he had met the requirements for his bachelor's degree. He celebrated his graduation with his "classmates" 60 years his junior. He remained a loyal Duck his entire life! Dick was a man of genuine integrity, with an abiding love for his family. He never failed to treat others with respect, and those who did business with him knew that a handshake and a smile meant just as much to him as a legal contract. He was a model of service in his community and to his children, including serving on the board of South Western Community College in its early years, and on the Coos Bay/
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North Bend Water Board. Beloved for his strength of character, cheerful kindness, and sense of humor, Dick was never happier than when he was rowing his hand-built wooden McGuiness boat on the Rogue River while Bette fly fished for steelhead. They are best remembered by family sitting on “the point” at their cabin in Agness, quietly passing the days together as the river flowed by below them. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Jane (Knox) Hanen and his brother, William Campbell Hanen. He is survived by his three daughters and their husbands, Becky and John Marshall, Barbara and Dan Gerrone, Caddy and Jeff McKeown; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The family had hoped and planned for the past year to gather with friends for a celebration honoring both Dick and Bette. As gathering safely has not been possible the family has elected to publish this obituary on the anniversary of his passing. Donations can be made to: The Dick and Bette Hanen Scholarship, MHS Community & Memorial Scholarship Fund PO Box 1541 Coos Bay, OR 97420. The University of Oregon Foundation, The Richard “Dick” Hanen Golf Scholarship 1720 E. 13th Ave., Suite 410 Eugene, OR 97403. Operation Rebuild Hope Bryan’s Home 1520 Sherman Ave. North Bend, OR 97459.
By Abigail Van Buren
SON-IN-LAW'S DISTRACTION MAY BE MORE THAN FORGETFULNESS
DEAR ABBY: I'm responding to the letter from "Open-and-Shut Case in Virginia" (Oct. 20), who complained her son-in-law was "disrespectful" because he didn't close cupboard doors, cereal boxes, etc. My guess is that "Kirk" is displaying classic symptoms of Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (AADD). Multistep tasks may be difficult for him to complete because he is easily distracted. My husband has this. (It was not diagnosed until he was in his 50s, and I had nearly torn all my hair out.) He still occasionally leaves cabinet doors and drawers open. I tease him that he can't remember to walk from one side of the room to another if he forgets to take his medication. I strongly recommend that Kirk be evaluated by a behavioral psychologist for AADD. Treatment may save the relationship between Kirk and his in-laws. -- WIFE OF A MAN WITH A.A.D.D. DEAR WIFE: Thank you for your letter. I received a deluge of responses about the letter from "Open-and-Shut Case in Virginia," and the vast majority of the writers mentioned ADD, ADHD and AADD. Many of them recommended patience on the part of the inlaws and volunteered that Kirk may be able to manage the disorder if he is diagnosed. DEAR ABBY: I am a 73-year-old retired woman who still maintains contact with a number of old and new friends for movies, dinner, museum visits, etc. Until the COVID virus, we did things often. Now, not so much. Someone in this group told me that on a couple of occasions, a few of them were not very nice when my name came up. ("Why
doesn't she see her grandkids more often?" "She goes out more than most, yet doesn't want to eat in certain restaurants.") My husband and I have a good marriage, but many of these ladies are widowed or divorced. How do you handle backstabbing at this age? -- MYSTIFIED IN NEW YORK DEAR MYSTIFIED: Try not to take it personally. Obviously, these gossips have less to occupy their minds than one would hope. You might also consider seeing these particular individuals even less often than you already do in the age of COVID. If you do, it may give them less ammunition concerning what you do (or don't do) with your time. DEAR ABBY: I began using a wheelchair two years ago. Since then a dear friend of roughly 30 years has become fixated on my disability. While we once shared a deep, close "BFF" relationship, she now speaks to me in baby talk and only shows an interest in my physical limitations. I feel objectified, hurt and disappointed. I have mentioned to her that I prefer to focus on other things in life, and she responds with platitudes like, "The body is just a shell," and "All that matters is the heart," but her actions tell me otherwise. I hate to end this friendship, but I am at the end of my rope. Any advice? -- PATRONIZED IN ARIZONA DEAR PATRONIZED: If you haven't done it already, tell this person that you no longer wish to discuss your disability and you prefer she stop raising the subject and treating you differently. Period. If she continues to pursue the subject after that, make your visits less frequent, if they happen at all.
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OBITUARIES Richard D. Neuharth January 30, 1960 – January 10, 2021
Richard DuWayne Neuharth was born January 30, 1960 in Coos Bay to Donald and Beverly Neuharth. He passed away January 10, 2021 as a result of heart complications. Richard was a 1978 graduate of North Bend High School. He spent his life as a skilled mechanic; starting his career with
Coast Metal Works and later working for Bracelin & Yeager, United Rentals and most recent, Billeter Marine. There wasn’t anything that Richard couldn’t fix and he was always there to help his family and friends in any situation. His proudest accomplishment in life was the relationship that he shared with his son, Scotty. He was a devoted collector of many things, such as: antiques, tools and those obnoxious Hawaiian shirts. From the time Richard was a boy, everywhere he went, a fair amount of mischief was sure to follow, usually resulting in a lot of laughs. We were all lucky to have Richard in our lives. A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date for sharing stories, red beer, and hugs when
Rella L. Johnson
August 8, 1948 – January 11, 2021
Rella was born August 8, 1948, in Bremerton, Washington, to Foster and Eileen Radcliffe. She passed away with her family by her side January 11, 2021, after a brave battle with lung cancer. Upon graduation from North Bend high school Rella married the love of her life, Lee Johnson on July 22, 1967. Lee and Rella were both involved with Charleston PTO, Coos County Fair and 4-H, and the Marshfield equestrian team during the years their daughters and
grandchildren were involved. Rella is remembered by all as a fun loving, kind, and willing to lend a hand whenever and wherever it was needed. For more than 30 years she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and was a dedicated blood donor, and over that time donated more than a gallon of blood. Lee and Rella moved to Halsey in 2004 and she quickly became involved in the Halsey community. Rella served as a Halsey City Counselor since 2013, and is member of the Central Linn Lions Club, Blue Heron Advisory Committee, Library Advisory and Ford Foundation Leadership Tree Planting. She was the coordinator of the Halsey free Thanksgiving Dinner for the last several years as well as set up the City Hall seasonal decorations. Rella helped in the construction of the new Halsey City Hall and renovation of the Halsey Public Library. One
gathering is safe for us all. Richard is survived by his mother, Beverly Neuharth; son, Scotty Neuharth; along with Tyler and Jayla Johnson, who he loved as his own; sister and brother in law, Pam and Tony Hostetter; niece, Jennifer and Tracy Diefenbaugh; nephew, Dustin and Jessica Gleason; and great niece and great nephew, Drew and Grady Diefenbaugh. The abundant list of close friends and extended family members that will miss Richard is endless. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Neuharth. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris broke the barrier that has kept men at the top ranks of American power for more than two centuries when she took the oath Wednesday to hold the nation's second-highest office. Hours after she was sworn in as the first female U.S. vice president — and the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent in the role — she cast the moment as one that embodied “American aspiration." “Even in dark times we not only dream, we do. We not only see what has been, we see what can be," she said in brief remarks outside the Lincoln Memorial. “We are bold, fearless and ambitious. We are undaunted in our belief that we shall overcome, that we will rise up." For Harris, the day was steeped in history and significance in more ways than one. She was escorted to the podium by Capitol Police Officer of her joys was to host the Eugene Goodman, the officer Wednesday doughnut and who single-handedly took on coffee klatch. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, a mob of Trump supporters as they tried to breach the garage sales and sewing. As Senate floor during the Capiwith everything she did, she tol insurrection, and she was had special talent creating sworn in by Supreme Court elaborate Halloween and team costumes, Barbie outfits Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the and talent for repairs of horse first woman of color on the court, on a Bible that once blankets and blue jeans. belonged to former Supreme Rella is survived by Court Justice Thurgood Mardaughters and their spouses, shall. She wore a deep purple Roni and Lloyd Jackson, dress and coat created by two Dawn and Paul Schmidt, emerging Black designers. Tami and Tim Bollin; Her rise is historic in any nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; Noreen context, another moment when a stubborn boundary and Paul Greiner, Rex and falls away, expanding the Dana Williams, and many cherished other family mem- idea of what's possible in ber to include brothers, sister American politics. But it's in laws, nieces, and nephews. particularly meaningful because Harris takes office at a A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Ocean View Memory Gardens 1525 Ocean Blvd. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is moving swiftly to dismantle Donald Trump's legacy on his first day in office, signing a series of executive acBannon's pardon was tions that reverse course on especially notable given that immigration, climate change, the prosecution was still in its racial equity and the handling early stages and any trial was of the coronavirus pandemic. months away. Whereas parThe new president signed the don recipients are convention- orders just hours after taking ally thought of as defendants the oath of office at the Capitol, who have faced justice, often pivoting quickly from his by having served at least pared-down inauguration cersome prison time, the pardon emony to enacting his agenda. nullifies the prosecution and With the stroke of a pen, Biden effectively eliminates any ordered a halt to the construcprospect for punishment. tion of Trump’s U.S.-Mexico Bannon was charged in border wall, ended the ban on August with duping thoutravel from some Muslim-masands of donors who believed jority countries, declared his intheir money would be used to tent to rejoin the Paris Climate fulfill Trump’s chief camAccord and the World Health paign promise to build a wall Organization and revoked the along the southern border. approval of the Keystone XL Instead, he allegedly diverted oil pipeline, aides said. over a million dollars, paying The 15 executive actions, a salary to one campaign and two directives, amount to official and personal expens- an attempt to rewind the last es for himself. His co-defen- four years of federal policies dants were not pardoned. with striking speed. Only two “Steve Bannon is getting recent presidents signed execa pardon from Trump after utive actions on their first day defrauding Trump’s own in office — and each signed supporters into paying for a just one. But Biden, facing the wall that Trump promised debilitating coronavirus panMexico would pay for,” Rep. demic, a damaged economy Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said and a riven electorate, is intent on Twitter. “And if that all on demonstrating a sense of ursounds crazy, that’s because gency and competence that he it is. Thank God we have argues has been missing under only 12 more hours of this his Republican predecessor. den of thieves.” “There’s no time to start like today," Biden said in his first comments to reporters as president. Biden wore a mask as he signed the orders in the Oval northeast Portland with speakers talking about police Office — a marked departure from Trump, who rarely wore brutality. a face covering in public Portland has been the site and never during events in of frequent protests, many the Oval Office. But virus involving violent clashes between officers and demon- precautions are now required strators, ever since the police in the building. Among the executive actions signed killing of George Floyd in Wednesday was one requiring Minneapolis in May. Over masks and physical distancthe summer, there were demonstrations for more than ing on federal property and by federal employees. Biden's 100 straight days. order also extended the federMayor Ted Wheeler al eviction freeze to aid those recently decried what he struggling from the pandemic described as a segment of violent agitators who detract economic fallout, created a new federal office to coordifrom the message of police nate a national response to the accountability and should virus and restored the White be subject to more severe House’s National Security punishment.
Trump pardons Bannon, others WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned former chief strategist Steve Bannon in the final hours of his White House term as part of a flurry of clemency action that benefited more than 140 people, including rap performers, ex-members of Congress and other allies of him and his family. The last-minute clemency, announced after midnight on Wednesday, follows separate waves of pardons over the past month for Trump associates convicted in the FBI’s Russia investigation as well as for the father of his son-in-law. Taken together, the actions underscore the president’s willingness, all the way through his four years in the White House, to flex his constitutional powers in ways that defy convention and explicitly aid his friends and supporters. Trump did not pardon himself, despite speculation that he would, in the face of potential federal investigations. He had previously asserted that he had the authority to do so. He also did not pardon his children or his personal
lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. The final list was full of more conventional candidates whose cases had been championed by criminal justice activists. One man who has spent nearly 24 years in prison on drug and weapons charges but had shown exemplary behavior behind bars had his sentence commuted. So did a former Marine sentenced in 2000 in connection with a cocaine conviction. Even so, the names of prominent Trump allies nonetheless stood out. One pardon recipients was Elliott Broidy, a prominent Republican fundraiser who pleaded guilty last fall in a scheme to lobby the Trump administration to drop an investigation into the looting of a Malaysian wealth fund. Another was Ken Kurson, a friend of Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner who was charged last October with cyberstalking during a heated divorce. Hours later, the White House announced one last pardon, for Al Pirro, the ex-husband of Trump ally Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News Channel host. Al Pirro had been convicted in 2000 of tax charges.
Protesters damage Democratic headquarters PORTLAND (AP) — A group of protesters carrying anti-President Joe Biden and anti-police signs marched Wednesday in Portland streets and damaged the headquarters of the Democratic Party of Oregon, police said. Some in the group of about 150 people smashed windows and spray-painted anarchist symbols at the political party building. Police said eight arrests were made in the area. Some demonstrators carried a sign reading, “We don’t want Biden, we want revenge!” in response to “police murders” and “imperialist wars.” Police said on Twitter
that officers on bicycles had entered the crowd to contact someone with a weapon and to remove poles affixed to a banner that they thought could be used as a weapon. Police said the crowd swarmed the officers and threw objects at authorities, who used a smoke canister to get away. The group was one of several that gathered in the city on Inauguration Day, police said. A car caravan in the city celebrated the transition of presidential power and urged policy change, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported. Another group gathered around 5 p.m. in
Harris opens new chapter in United States politics moment when Americans are grappling over institutional racism and confronting a pandemic that has disproportionately devastated Black and brown communities. Those close to Harris say she'll bring an important — and often missing — perspective to the debates on how to overcome the many hurdles facing the new administration. “In many folks' lifetimes, we experienced a segregated United States," said Lateefah Simon, a civil rights advocate and longtime Harris friend and mentee. “You will now have a Black woman who will walk into the White House not as a guest but as a second in command of the free world." Harris — the child of immigrants, a stepmother of two and the wife of a Jewish man — “carries an intersectional story of so many Americans who are never seen and heard." Later during the procession to the vice presidential office building, she was led by her alma mater Howard University's marching band and walked while holding the hand of her grandniece and alongside her husband, stepchildren, sister, brotherin-law and nieces. She then quickly got to work, presiding as Senate president for the first time to swear in three new Democratic senators: Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff of Georgia and Alex Padilla of California, Harris' replacement. Harris, 56, moves into the vice presidency just four years after she first came to Washington as a senator from California, where she'd
served as attorney general and as San Francisco's district attorney. She had expected to work with a White House run by Hillary Clinton, but President Donald Trump's victory quickly scrambled the nation's capital and set the stage for the rise of a new class of Democratic stars. Her own presidential bid fizzled, but her rise continued when President Joe Biden chose her as his running mate. Wednesday evening, she urged Americans to join Biden's call for “the courage to see beyond crisis, to do what is hard, to do what is good." With Trump absent from the inauguration, Harris and her husband, Douglas Emhoff, took on the symbolic duty of escorting former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, out of the Capitol. It's a gesture that would normally be performed by incoming and outgoing presidents. To celebrate the historic day, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the nation’s oldest sorority for Black women, which Harris joined at Howard University, declared Wednesday as Soror Kamala D. Harris Day. Members of the sorority watching the celebrations across the country were clad in pearls, as was Harris, and the sorority's pink and green colors. “There is a pride I can’t put into words,” said Elizabeth Shelby, a member of the sorority's Alpha Psi chapter, who watched from her home in Nashville, Tennessee. “It is such a joy to see her rise to this place in our country. It is such a joy to know that she is one of us, that she represents us.”
Biden targets Trump policies on climate, virus in busy first day Council directorate for global health security and defense, an office his predecessor had closed. The actions reflected the new president's top policy priority — getting a handle on a debilitating pandemic. In his inaugural address, Biden paused for what he called his first act as president — a moment of a silent prayer for the victims of the nation’s worst public health crisis in more than a century. He declared that he would “press forward with speed and urgency” in coming weeks. “For we have much to do in this winter of peril and significant possibilities — much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain,” he said in the speech. But Biden's blitz of executive actions went beyond the pandemic. He targeted Trump's environmental record, calling for a review of all regulations and executive actions that are deemed damaging to the environment or public health, aides said Tuesday as they previewed the moves. Another order instructs federal agencies to prioritize racial equity and review policies that reinforce systemic racism. Biden revoked two Trump orders related to the 2020 census. The first attempted to discern the citizenship status of every U.S. resident, and the second sought to exclude people in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used for apportioning congressional seats among the states.” He also ordered federal employees to take an ethics pledge that commits them to upholding the independence of the Justice Department. The president also revoked the just-issued report of Trump’s “1776 Commission” that promotes “patriotic education.” Those moves and others will be followed by dozens more in the next 10 days, the president’s aides said, as Biden looks to redirect the country without having to go through a Senate that Democrats control by the narrowest margin and will soon turn to the impeachment trial of
Trump, who is charged by the House with inciting the insurrection at the Capitol. Republicans signaled that Biden will face fierce opposition on some parts of his agenda. One of his orders seeks to fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, a signature effort of the Obama administration that provided hundreds of thousands of young immigrants protection from deportation and a pathway to citizenship. That's part of a broader immigration plan Biden sent to Congress on Wednesday that would provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status. The plan would lead to “a permanent cycle of illegal immigration and amnesty that would hurt hard-working Americans and the millions of legal immigrants working their way through the legal immigration process,” said Chris Hartline, a spokesman for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Even that familiar criticism seemed a return to the normalcy Biden has promised after years of disruptive and overheated politics. Hewing to tradition, Biden started his day by attending church with both Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress. His press secretary, Jen Psaki, held a briefing for reporters, a practice the Trump White House had all but abandoned in the final two months of the presidency. Psaki said she intended to restore regular briefings as part of the White House's commitment to transparency. “I have deep respect for the role of a free and independent press in our democracy and for the role all of you play," she said. Biden took other steps to try to signal his White House. As he swore in dozens of political appointees in a virtual ceremony, he declared he expected “honesty and decency” from all that worked for his administration and would fire anyone who shows disrespect to others “on the spot.”
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Central among them: the surging virus that has claimed more than 400,000 lives in the United States, as well as economic strains and a national reckoning over race. “We have much to do in this winter of peril, and significant possibilities. Much to repair, much to restore, much to heal, much to build and much to gain,” Biden said. "Few people in our nation’s history have been more challenged, or found a time more challenging or difficult than the time we’re in now.” Biden was eager to go big early, with an ambitious first 100 days including a push to speed up the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations to anxious Americans and pass a $1.9 trillion economic relief package. It included a blitz of executive orders on matters that don’t require congressional approval — a mix of substantive and symbolic steps to unwind the Trump years. His actions included re-entry into the Paris Climate Accords and a mandate for wearing masks on federal property. “There’s no time to start like today,” a masked Biden said. in the Oval Office. Then he swore in hundreds of aides — virtually — telling them, “You’re my possibilities.” The absence of Biden's predecessor from the inaugural ceremony underscored the national rift to be healed. But a bipartisan trio of former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama — were there to witness the transfer of power. Trump, awaiting his second impeachment trial, was at his Florida resort by the time the swearing-in took place. Biden, in his third run for the presidency, staked his candidacy less on any distinctive political ide-
ology than on galvanizing a broad coalition of voters around the notion that Trump posed an existential threat to American democracy. Four years after Trump’s “American Carnage” speech painted a dark portrait of national decay, Biden warned that the fabric of the nation's democracy was tearing but could be repaired. "I know the forces that divide us are deep and they are real. But I also know they are not new. Our history has been a constant struggle between the American ideal that we are all created equal and the harsh, ugly reality that racism, nativism, fear, demonization have long torn us apart,” Biden said. “This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward and we must meet this moment as the United States of America.” Swearing the oath with his hand on a five-inch-thick Bible that has been in his family for 128 years, Biden came to office with a well of empathy and resolve born by personal tragedy as well as a depth of experience forged from more than four decades in Washington. At age 78, he is the oldest president inaugurated. Both he, Harris and their spouses walked the last short part of the route to the White House after an abridged parade. Biden then strode into the Oval Office, a room he knew well as vice president, for the first time as commander in chief. At the Capitol earlier, Biden, like all those in attendance, wore a face mask except when speaking. Tens of thousands of National Guard troops were on the streets to provide security precisely two weeks after a violent mob of Trump supporters, incited by the Republican president, stormed the building in an attempt to prevent the certification of Biden’s victory. “Here we stand, just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people,” Biden said. "To stop the work of our democracy. To drive us from
this sacred ground. It did not happen. It will never happen. Not today, not tomorrow. Not ever. Not ever.” The tense atmosphere evoked the 1861 inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, who was secretly transported to Washington to avoid assassins on the eve of the Civil War, or Franklin Roosevelt's inaugural in 1945, when he opted for a small, secure ceremony at the White House in the waning months of World War II. But Washington, all but deserted downtown and in its federal areas, was quiet. And calm also prevailed outside heavily fortified state Capitol buildings across nation after the FBI had warned of the possibility for armed demonstrations leading up to the inauguration. The day began with a reach across the political aisle after four years of bitter partisan battles under Trump. At Biden's invitation, congressional leaders from both parties bowed their heads in prayer in the socially distanced service a few blocks from the White House. Biden was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts; Harris by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina member of the Supreme Court. Vice President Mike Pence, standing in for Trump, sat nearby as Lady Gaga, holding a golden microphone, sang the National Anthem accompanied by the U.S. Marine Corps band. When Pence, in a last act of the outgoing administration, left the Capitol, he walked through a door with badly cracked glass from the riot two weeks ago. Later, Biden, Harris and their spouses were joined by the former presidents to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Ceremony. By afternoon, a White House desolate in Trump’s waning days sprang back to life, with Biden staffers settling in and new COVID-19 safety measures, like plastic shields on desks, in place.
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About a dozen people gathered on the Coos Bay boardwalk Wednesday morning to wave American flags and celebratory signs during the inauguration of President Joe Biden. “It does no good to find fault in anybody. Especially at this point, I think we have to move on. And hopefully we can do that,” said Jelby Kirk, a Coos In the evening, in lieu of the traditional balls that welcome a new president to Washington, Biden and Harris appeared separately at the Lincoln Memorial to take part in a televised concert that also marked the return of A-list celebrities to the White House orbit after they largely eschewed Trump. Among those in the lineup: Bruce Springsteen, Justin Timberlake and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Bidens ended their evening watching fireworks from a White House balcony. This was not an inauguration for the crowds. But Americans in the capital city nonetheless brought their hopes to the moment. “I feel so hopeful, so thankful,” said Karen Jennings Crooms, a D.C. resident who hoped to catch a glimpse of the presidential motorcade on Pennsylvania Avenue with her husband. “It makes us sad that
this is where we are but hopeful that democracy will win out in the end. That’s what I’m focusing on.” Trump was the first president in more than a century to skip the inauguration of his successor. After a brief farewell celebration at nearby Joint Base Andrews, he boarded Air Force One for the final time as president. "I will always fight for you. I will be watching. I will be listening and I will tell you that the future of this country has never been better," said Trump. He wished the incoming administration well but never mentioned Biden's name. Trump did adhere to one tradition and left a personal note for Biden in the Oval Office. Biden would only tell reporters that it was "a very generous letter.” Trump, in his farewell video remarks, hinted at a political return, saying “we will be back in some form.”
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Bandon begins search for superintendent School board asks for screening committee volunteers to help in search JILLIAN WARD For The World
BANDON ─ The Bandon School District has begun its search for a new superintendent. During last week’s regular school board meeting, Steven Kelley with the Oregon School Board Association presented action items to move forward with the process. These included declaring a vacancy for the position, adopting a calendar of
the hiring process and identifying qualifications for who they want to bring on board. The district’s outgoing superintendent, Doug Ardiana, is resigning from the position and his last day is June 30. The school board voted to declare the superintendent position vacant as of July 1 of this year. “The marketing phase starts next, with materials posted online and in (the Oregon School Board Association) database,” Kelley said, explaining that the marketing strategies used will blanket most the United States. By early March, Kelley told the board the first phase of the search will begin with application reviews. The board will do this alongside a
screening committee, which will have anywhere from 10 to 15 people who are selected by the board. The board and committee will pick their top 10 superintendent candidate applicants. At that point, Kelley suggested for the board to take input from the screening committee before deciding on five to eight individuals who will move on to the interview process. Kelley said those interviews will run from March 18 to March 21. “In this timeline, the board conducts interviews and can have the screening committee observe and provide feedback,” he said, adding that the screening committee is “another level of community and staff involvement. (It) is generally (made up of) staff but can include other
key people from the community or parent organizations.” Kelley explained the board will pare down the superintendent candidates to two or four finalists and begin reference checks and site visits. The final phase begins April 7 or 8 with a finalist forum, otherwise known as “a day in the community.” During this, candidates are brought to visit the area, schools and have a meet-and-greet with the public. “I’m hopeful at that time, even if there are social distance protocols in place, we can do this face-toface,” Kelley said. “There is a moderated Q&A with the community and staff. I moderate that. Then there is a final interview by the board and you make the final decision in executive session.”
The school board voted to approve the calendar for the superintendent search. “…You are looking for a superhuman,” Kelley said. “But it’s about the best fit. There will never be a ‘perfect fit.’ It’s just people and what they bring to the table.” On Tuesday, the district asked the public for assistance in selecting the next superintendent. “The board will be selecting up to 15 individuals … to assist in the application screening and interview process…,” the announcement read, opening screening committee applicants to staff and non-staff. To apply for the screening committee, call Rachel Hernandez at 541-347-4411. Applications must be returned to Hernandez by Feb. 2.
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Bandon's Duda Reolon drives to the basket during a game against Waldport last winter. The exchange student from Brazil plans to keep playing at Linn-Benton Community College.
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BANDON — After a year in Bandon when she helped the Tigers’ girls basketball team match the best finish in school history, Duda Reolon headed home to Brazil over the weekend. She hopes it’s a short trip. Reolon plans to return soon to Oregon to play basketball for Linn-Benton Community College after signing a letter of intent to play for the Roadrunners recently. She has to get a student visa to return to Oregon, but Reolon hopes that process is fast-tracked because she has a scholarship waiting for her at Linn-Benton. Reolon had hoped to play some for Bandon again this year, but the season was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. That won’t take away from her time on the South Coast. “It was quite a crazy year,” she said. “Being an exchange student has always been one of my dreams. “I chose 2020. We had COVID, we had riots, we had elections, we had fires. But those were the 12 best months of my life.” Reolon treasured her time with her host family, Mike and Johauna Hennick and their daughter Allison, who graduated in June. “My family was determined to give me all the opportunities they could give me,” she said. “I went to the snow. I went to Crater Lake. I went to OSU and U of O. I played basketball a lot. I went on so many hikes. I went to the beach a lot — I love the beach.” Reolon lives on an island in the
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Duda Reolon signs a letter of intent to play basketball for Linn-Benton Community College while surrounded by her host family and Bandon coach Jordan Sammons. Brazilian state Santa Catarina, so she is used to the ocean, but that’s the Atlantic Ocean, and she quickly learned how different it is from the Pacific. The Atlantic is warm, she said, while the Pacific is cold, but wild with bigger waves. Back home in Brazil, she gets sunrises. In Bandon, she got sunsets, and saw as many of them as possible. “It was so nice to see the sunset on the beach,” she said. She never did get used to the relatively cold winter temperatures of the South Coast compared to back home. But she learned to love the basketball, which was completely different from back home.
“There you play for clubs,” she said. “Here you play for your school. “You play with a shot clock in Brazil. The game was way faster there. It took me a while to understand that and calm down my game.” But her speed was a huge advantage for the Tigers against many opponents as Bandon went through a season with just two losses, an early setback to Brookings-Harbor and a loss in the Class 2A semifinals to eventual champion Kennedy. Bandon’s third-place finish matched the best in school history and the Tigers broke Coquille’s long string of league titles by sweeping the Red Devils. Being part of the team was a
special experience. “My teammates in Bandon were so nice to me when I came,” she said. “They were really patient teaching me everything. They were so supportive.” She also was attracted to how hard the Bandon girls worked, both in practice and in open gyms. “They just wanted to get better,” she said. “It really showed that hard work pays off.” Reolon also quickly learned to love playing for Bandon’s fans. “Our student section was so good,” she said. “You get so pumped up to play. You never lose the fire. There are so many people pumping you up. It’s really fun to play. “That’s why I chose to keep playing college ball. I just had a blast playing basketball. It helped get the love I had for basketball back because of the environment and the culture.” Bandon certainly wasn’t Reolon’s first choice for where she stayed in the United States. “I (wanted to go to) Florida or California,” she said. “They said Oregon was close to California, so they said, ‘Go there.’” As it turned out, the Hennicks turned out to be the perfect host family. “It was an awesome fit,” Reolon said. When she gets to Albany, Allison will only be a few minutes away as a student at Oregon State University. That was a big factor in her choosing the Roadrunners. Please see Reolon, Page A10
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Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will hold a virtual seminar on the topic of advance care planning on Thursday, January 28. The meeting begins at 4:30 p.m. and will be held via Zoom. Everyone who registers receives an advance care planning booklet sent in advance of the meeting. Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has supported a year-long mission to develop advance care planning resources in our community. Over this past year, SCHHC staff has joined with healthcare volunteers throughout the Bandon community to take part in advance care planning education, training, and collaboration. As a result of these efforts, many Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center employees are now trained and certified to guide people making decisions about their end-of-life choices. The SCHHC employee advance care educators will host the advance care planning question and answer session on January 28, from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The format of the event will be as follows: a brief presentation from SCHHC advance care educators introducing the topic and outlining choices that everyone is encouraged to make to ensure that loved ones and providers honor end-of-life choices. SCHHC educators will take questions from participants and encourage community participation. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic SCHHC is making this offering virtually using the Zoom platform. Community members interested in participating are asked to register in advance by following this link: https://us02web.zoom. us/meeting/register/tZctcOuhpzwvGNzvJ9HXTB7P5hqWvMzoCOQi After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center team will also send registrants a hard copy booklet that details commonly asked questions and the process of advance care planning. Additional information is available on the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Advance Care site southerncoos.org/advancecare.
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AS I SEE IT By Mary Schamehorn I love this old picture of the Coquille River Lighthouse, which was built in 1895 and still stands today. But there was a move afoot in 1911 to have it relocated. Here is what an article in the Aug. 8, 1911, Bandon Recorder had to say about the lighthouse. "There has been considerable agitation to move the light house across the river to a point near the lookout and this proposition has the support of all the sea captains who come into this port. They say that the light house, where it now is, is a hindrance to coming in after night because the glaring light shines in their eyes, blinding them in a way that they cannot see the channel. Also it is impossible to see the light or hear the fog horn when approaching from the south, consequently the light house where it stands at present does not answer the purpose in any way. Whereas if it were on the hill near the lookout, it could be seen from all directions, and the cost of up keep would be reduced to practically nothing. Whereas it has cost nearly ten thousand dollars in the last few years where it now stands." (Update: In the July 30, 1912, Recorder, I found a headline titled "Arc Lights on Jetty Big Help to Mariners." Here's what the article said: "Lighted by a system of electric arcs recently established on the Coquille by the city of Bandon, and maintained by the municipality, the matter of taking a vessel into the Coquille River at night, has been made comparatively easy, according to Captain Levi Snyder, master of the gasoline schooner Anvil. About a dozen arc lights have been placed on the jetty. The string of electric lights extended on down to the city and it was like going along a well-lighted street, according to the captain.) The lookout referred to was the U.S. Live Saving lookout on Coquille Point, featured in the second photo, which was located at the end of 11th Street. Not only did the Life Saving unit have a boat at their station at the west end of First Street, but there was also a boathouse directly below the lookout toward the mouth of the river which housed a surfboat, breeches buoy, life preservers and other equipment. This was often used in case the bar was too rough for the power boat to cross. The third picture I am sharing this week was taken in December of 1949 when a fire south of town at Dew Valley left 21 people homeless. All 10 units of the Dew Valley auto court burned to the ground. It was located about five miles south of town, across the highway from the Dew Valley clubhouse. I am guessing that it was situated where the Misty Meadows complex is now. The only casualty was a little dog that was trapped in the cabin where the fire started. H.H. Hugh, manager of the court, was knocked down on the porch by a blast of flames as he opened the door to go after the dog. The blaze, of undetermined origin, was discovered about 8:30 p.m. as flames broke through the roof of cabin No. 1 at the south end of the L-shaped court. Seven of the 10 units were occupied, and only a few blankets and other personal effects were saved. The court was owned by Mrs. Ellen Tregonning of Bandon. The store and service station, situated near the court, were saved through efforts of members of the Bandon fire department who wet down the building with hoses until the fire truck's water supply was used up. Among those who lived at the court were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Stiltner, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Young and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Foster. The men in the families worked in three mills in the area, including the S.R. tie mill, the Carl Bowman mill and Schonfield mill. "After the fire broke out
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The Coquille River Lighthouse Saturday night, a dance beginning at the Dew Valley clubhouse across the highway was called off. Instead of holding a dance Mr. and Mrs. Andy Anderson, Speed Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Brown and daughter, Del, pitched in to serve hot coffee for the fire refugees, care for the children and provide a warm shelter," according to the article. It was said to be the worst fire in the area since the Bandon Fire of 1936. *** I was sorry to learn of the passing of former Frank C. High Medal of Honor VFW Post 3440 Commander Royce Kelley, who died Jan. 15. Royce and his wife, Deborah, were such big ambassadors for the VFW and were always so welcoming when I would visit the Post. He was a true gentleman, and a real patriot.
Photos courtesy of Mary Schamehorn collection
*** I saw a post on Susie Korenko Jones' Facebook page that her step-son, David McMahon (son of John McMahon), had died in a car accident last week on his way to visit Susie and his sister, Ashley Newell. David was in his mid-40s. Susie and David had talked on the phone for an hour before he left on his trip to Bandon, and they were all looking forward to his visit. He had many relatives here, and it is so sad. *** People are reminded that their stimulus check may be coming in the mail in the form of a debit card. It looks just like one of the many credit-card offers that we regularly receive in the mail, so be sure and look at it carefully before throwing it away. Because it might really be your $600 stimulus check as I know at least three people who have received one of the debit cards. Another friend received hers through direct deposit in her bank account. It's too bad the government did not let people know that they could come in the mail as a debit card, or maybe they did, and I just missed it. *** I was afraid it was coming. Coos County's restaurants, bars and gyms are once again closed because the county has been moved back into the Extreme Risk category, which means our Covid-19 case load exceeded the equivalent of 200 cases per 100,000 population. It has been shown pretty conclusively that the majority of the new cases come from unrestricted social gatherings and congregate care facilities. Not restaurants, bars and gyms, who now must close to indoor seating and indoor workouts. A case in point: The Coos Bay Life Care Center has recorded 81 cases of Covid and seven of the county's 14 deaths, while Bob Belloni Boys Ranch has accounted for 27 cases and one death. But it's our local businesses that pay the price. And they are the ones who have gone the extra mile to conform to the social distance restrictions, strict cleaning
The Coquille River Lighthouse, which still stands and was built in 1895. regimens, and the pareddown occupancy restrictions. Too often it seems that common sense takes a back seat to a matrix system that does not account for where the cases are coming from ... and it should. *** The Oregonian had a timely editorial in Sunday's paper, expressing the frustrations felt by so many Portland business people, who have been the target of repeated acts of vandalism. As the writer put it, "Portland vandalism reports are up nearly 50 percent and many other property crimes are spiking amid an unchecked crime wave that is unnerving the city's businesses and prompting some to consider walking away." "Downtown Portland business owners have been complaining for months about a sharp uptick in vandalism and other crimes, often committed by people who have used protests for racial justice for cover. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promised to take a tougher stance on vandalism after more than a dozen businesses and buildings were damaged during back-to-back nights heading into the New Year, but admitted this week that the city and police are illequipped to crack down on the criminal destruction." Among those businesses that have been repeatedly vandalized are restaurants, who are already facing hardship and possible permanent closure because of the pandemic. And you wonder why business owners and Portlanders in general are losing hope? And it's not just one group that is causing havoc in Portland. For example, the new Portland city commissioner (councilor) Dan Ryan, has had his home vandalized seven times by the group of people who are protesting his vote NOT to further defund the Portland Police Department. He has refused to go along with black activist and fellow city commissioner Joanne Hardesty, who is determined to defund the Portland
The U.S. Life Saving lookout on Coquille Point.
The aftermath of a 1949 fire at Dew Valley south of Bandon. police (at a time when crime is rising exponentially). The same group of "social justice" activists occupied the three block area around the "red house on Mississippi Street," protesting the eviction of a black and indigenous family, who had missed 17 mortgage payments, moved to another home and the house had been
sold to a man who agreed to sell it back for what he had paid for it. Then there is the group of vandals, basically opportunists tied to neither political party, who are taking advantage of peaceful protests to vandalize, loot and burn other people's property. Then there are the Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer
groups, comprised almost entirely of white males, who took part in the riot at the US Capitol, converged on the state capitol in Salem and are often seen as counter-protesters in Portland and Seattle gatherings that often turn violent. There is enough blame to go around ... for extremists in both political parties.
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The Bandon Crossings team, from left Ritchie Stefiuk, Mitch McCullough, Sam McCullough and Jim Wakeman, placed second for the second straight year in the Oregon PGA Team Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Crossings team shines in tourney Group finishes second in Oregon PGA Team Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort The Bandon Crossings team recently finished second in the Oregon PGA Team Championships for the second straight year. The quartet of former Bandon Crossings Head pro Jim Wakeman, Ritchie Stefiuk, Mitch McCullough and Sam McCullough, finished one point behind Salem Golf Club in the two-day tournament that included rounds on Bandon Trails and Bandon Dunes and was scored in a Stableford format. Salem Golf Club had 110 Stableford points and Bandon Crossings 109. The first of several Bandon Dunes Golf Resort teams in the event finished third, with the group of Jeff Simonds, Vince Quattrocchi, Marcus Lakey and Ken Nice scoring 107. The Bandon Trails team of Scott Millhouser, Brian Trowbridge, Andrew Hockman and Scott Turner was eighth with a total of 101 Stableford points. The Pacific Dunes team of Kevin Phillips, Steven Robb, Carter Borror
and Greg Oinu was 12th with 96 points. The Bandon Dunes Resort No. 2 team of Jacob Sestero, Bryan Church, Eric Zinsmeister and Bobby Charitar was 15th with 94 points. The Sheep Ranch group of Nicholas Bonander, Larry Kunders, Greg Harless and Nathan Cooper tied for 24th with 87 points. A total of 36 teams took part in the event. Wakeman tied for the second best net score among the professionals with a total of 67 points. Steven Hookano of Albany had 69. Millhouser was fifth (64), Sestero tied for sixth (63) and Simonds tied for ninth (62). Among the amateurs, Church had the best gross score with 66 points. Sam McCullough tied for second (62) and Lakey and Trowbridge tied for ninth (57). Lakey tied for the best net score with 68 points. Sam McCullough was fourth (65), Borror and Stefiuk tied for fifth (64) and Church was eighth (63). The event was held in December. In the 2019 tournament, the same Bandon Crossings team finished one point behind a team with players from four different courses in Southern Oregon. The top Bandon Dunes team, with
Simonds, Quottrocchi, Lakey and Cody Stoffel, was fifth.
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort recently was honored again with stellar rankings by a national publication, though it wasn’t a surprise. All five Bandon courses, including Sheep Ranch, which opened last summer, were high on the list when Golfweek released its ranking of the top 200 resort courses in the United States. Among all the great golf destinations in the United States, only one had more than one course in the top 10. That was Bandon Dunes, which had not one, but all five of its 18-hole layouts in the top 10. The top course on the list was Pebble Beach, but starting with No. 2, Bandon Dunes courses alternated with other resorts to fill out the top 10. Pacific Dunes was at No. 2, Old Macdonald at No. 4, Bandon Dunes at No. 6, Sheep Ranch at No. 8 and Bandon Trails at No. 10. The rest of the top 10 was Pinehurst No. 2 (North Carolina) at No. 3, The Straits course at Whistling
Straits (Wisconsin) at No. 5, Shadow Creek (Las Vegas) at No. 7 and the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island (South Carolina) at No. 9. The resort somewhat surprisingly was left off another recent list, Golf Digest’s ranking of the best 18 holes built since 2000. But a further examination of the list showed why Bandon’s courses were left out. Even though four of the five courses at Bandon Dunes were built after 2000, the rules for the list required that designers could only be on the list once. Tom Doak, who designed both Pacific Dunes and Old Macdonald with Jim Urbina, was on the list for the seventh hole at Ballyneal in Holyoke, Colorado. And Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who built both Bandon Trails and Sheep Ranch, were listed for the 10th hole at Friar’s Head in New York. Bandon Dunes designer David McLay Kidd also was included, with the second hole at Gamble Sands in Brewster, Wash.
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fit academically. Reolon’s parents are both engineers and that’s what she wants to do for her career, too. “They have a great program for what I want,” she said. “They offer an associate’s degree for engineering, which is exactly what I want. Ideally, she will play basketball for the Roadrunners for two or three years (because of the pandemic, no NWAC student athletes lose a year of eligibility this year, even if they play) and get her associate’s degree before transferring to Oregon State University. “I want to become a mechanical engineer,” she said. “They have a crazy good program for it.” Mostly, she’s excited for the next leg of her Oregon adventure that started in Bandon. “It’s a great opportunity,” she said.
Bandon Crossings Results Casual Fridays Jan. 15 Low Gross — Anthony Ulloa 71, Greg Harless 74, Brian Gibson 76, Andrew Kimball 77, Andrew Zacks 87, David Kimes 93, Tom Gant 99. Low Net — Daryl Robison 67, Craig Ford 68, John Johnston 73, Wayne Everest 75, Bobby Cox 75, Jim Wakeman 75, Richard Wold 87. Closest to Pin — Anthony Ulloa (No. 6), Craig Ford (No. 9), Bobby Cox (No. 11), David Kimes (No. 14), Greg Harless (No. 17).
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“You know boys have a bro code,” Reolon said. “We have a sis code, and it’s way strong.” Allison agreed. “I can honestly say that she is like more than my best friend,” she said. “I have the highest regard for her.” Allison looks forward Wacky Wednesdays to watching Reolon play at Jan. 13 Linn-Benton. Gross Skins — Alex Smith (birdie on “Duda is going to do ex1, birdie on 4), Cody Stoffel (birdie on cellent,” she said. 2), Brian Gibson (birdie on 11), RichReolon expects to fit right ard Stefiuk (birdie on 7), Val Nemcek in on the basketball court. (birdie on 14). “I met all the girls on the Net Skins — Alex Smith (birdie on team,” she said. “They are 1), Brian Gibson (eagle on 13), Val super nice. They are a lot like Nemcek (eagle on 14), Jim Sylvester the Bandon girls. (birdie on 10). “They put the work in and Closest to Pin — Cody Curtman (No. I am excited to be part of a 6), Richard Stefiuk (Nos. 9, 14), Brian team that works hard.” Gibson (No. 11), Bobby Cox (No. 17). Linn-Benton also is a good
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Pac-12 chief will step down in June Registration opens RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press
Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott is stepping down at the end of June, ending an 11-year tenure in which the conference landed a transformational billion dollar television deal but struggled to keep up with some of its Power Five peers when it came to revenue and exposure. The Pac-12 announced Wednesday night that the 56-year-old Scott and university presidents who make up the league’s executive committee mutually agreed that he would not seek a new contract. “It’s been quite the amazing journey," Scott told AP. “There's a lot of change going on in college sports. There's been a lot of change in our conference. I'm ready for the next chapter.” Scott’s current deal was set to expire June 2022, but instead he will finish out this academic year to assist with the transition to his successor. Scott said the decision came together quickly after a routine meeting with the Pac-12's executive committee last week. “There’s never a perfect time, but this felt pretty good," Scott said. Scott came to the Pac-12 in 2009 with no experience as a college sports administrator after two decades working in professional tennis, including a stint as the chairman and CEO of the Women's Tennis Association. He replaced Tom Hansen in 2009. “We appreciate Larry’s pioneering efforts in growing the conference by adding new competitive university programs and accelerating the Pac-12 to television network parity with the other conferences,” University of Oregon President Michael Schill said in a statement. “At one point, our television
agreement was the most lucrative in the nation and the debut of the Pac-12 Network helped deliver our championship brand to US and global markets on traditional and digital platforms. That said, the intercollegiate athletics marketplace doesn’t remain static and now is a good time to bring in a new leader who will help us develop our go-forward strategy.” Under Scott, the Pac-10 became the Pac-12 by adding Colorado and Utah in 2011 and created a football championship game. The additions helped the conference secure a 12-year $3 billion media rights deal with Fox and ESPN that set the standard in the college sports market at the time. That move came after Scott made a bold attempt to raid the Big 12, at first trying to woo Texas and five other schools to create a 16-team conference and then again circling back on Texas and Oklahoma. Scott’s grandest plans never came to fruition. The additions did help the conference secure a 12-year, $3 billion media rights deal with Fox and ESPN. The contract set the standard in the college sports market in 2011 and brought Pac-12 football unprecedented national TV exposure. The Pac-12 also agreed to equal revenue sharing for the first time under the new deal. Those contract are up in 2024 and negotiating the next media rights deals will be a top priority of the next Pac-12 commissioner. Scott's other daring move has not panned out as well. The Pac-12 Network, launched in 2012, followed the lead of Big Ten Network but never could replicate it as a money-maker for its members. The Pac-12 chose not to partner with an existing cable network the way the
Big Ten did with Fox and the Southeastern Conference later did with ESPN. Scott hoped that by the conference having full ownership of the network, it would eventually position the schools to cash in big on a changing media landscape, less dependent on traditional TV networks. That never panned out. While Pac-12 revenues have steadily risen in recent years — the conference distributed more than $32 million per school after the 2018-19 academic year — its members still lag behind the Big Ten ($55 million per school) and SEC ($45 million per school). Scott has also been criticized for moving the Pac-12 offices out of Walnut Creek, California, to San Francisco, which drove up operating costs. He is currently the highest paid conference commissioner at $5.4 million for 201920, according to USA Today. At the time, though, the move to San Francisco fell in line with the Pac-12 presidents’ charge to Scott: Modernize a conference that had fallen way behind its peers in major college sports. The Pac-12's highest profile sports, football and men's basketball, have failed to produce national champions during Scott's tenure, and some of his long-term plans failed to satisfy the short-term needs of administrators within the conference. The conference took off in the first few years of Scott's tenure and he was lauded as a visionary. The road got bumpy after that for Scott, and his time in the Pac-12 will come to end after the most difficult year of college sports trying to play through the pandemic. “This year was tougher than any that we've had,” Scott said. “But it also made you step back and reflect on what's most important in your life.”
Rogers can add to his Packers legacy Associated Press Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers teammates understand what this NFC championship game means to the AllPro quarterback’s legacy. Rodgers has delivered the kind of season that puts him in contention for a third MVP honor, which would match the total won by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. The Super Bowl count between the two NFC championship game quarterbacks is more one-sided. Brady won six Super Bowl titles and appeared in nine overall while starring for the New England Patriots. Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl crown in the 2010 season, but hasn’t brought them back since. “You look at Brady and everybody wants to make that comparison forever, but it’s basically turned into a quarterback stat: Super Bowls,” Packers AllPro wide receiver Davante Adams said. “If that’s what it’s going to be, then obviously we’re going to put as much as we can on ourselves to try to help him get there and, ultimately, relieve him of the Super Bowls being a thing that hinder him from being the GOAT (greatest of all time). In my mind, he’s the GOAT, regardless of how many Super Bowl are won.” Rodgers’ brilliant season has included just one outright dud. It occurred the previous time these two teams met. Green Bay led Tampa Bay 10-0 early in the second quarter back on Oct. 18 until Jamel Dean scored on a 32-yard interception return. Rodgers’ next pass was picked off by Mike Edwards and returned 38 yards to the Green Bay 2-yard
line, setting up another touchdown. After the Packers lost 38-10, Rodgers called the performance a wakeup call and kick in the rear for an offense that had moved the ball virtually at will up to that point. The Packers haven’t been held below 22 points since. They’ll be chasing their eighth consecutive victory when the Packers (14-3) host the Bucs (13-5) on Sunday. “We’ve been playing the right way, and I feel like the way we’ve been winning has been better than early in the season,” Rodgers said. “We’ve been playing a lot better on both sides of the ball.” The performance at Tampa Bay was out of character for someone who protects the ball so well. Rodgers completed 45.7% of his passes for 160 yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns that day. In the Packers’ other 16 games, he has completed 71.9% of his passes for 4,435 yards with 50 touchdowns and three interceptions. He has been picked off just five times in 562 pass attempts this season (526 in the regular season, 36 in a playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams). His only other multi-interception game over the past three seasons came when he was picked off twice in last year’s NFC championship game loss at San Francisco. “When you throw five interceptions and throw the ball 526 times, that’s amazing,” said Rich Gannon, a former NFL quarterback who now works for CBS Sports. “You’re going to get the ball tipped, deflected. Balls are going to go through the hands of a receiver. Something bad
going's to happen. Yet he’s thrown five picks. I think in the last three years, he’s thrown 11 picks. Think about that. You throw 38 touchdown passes and 11 picks in a season, you’d think that’s pretty good. 11 picks in three years. “He’s been the best in the last decade at ball security. There’s no one who’s been better.” This marks Rodgers’ fourth NFC championship game appearance over the past seven years. All of Rodgers’ previous starts in the NFC championship games came on the road. Green Bay has finished the regular season 13-3 each of the past two years, but looks far more imposing this time around. “A lot of people didn’t think we’d be back here after last season,” Rodgers said. “We got a lot of interesting comments last year about us being the worst 13-3 team that people had seen. Not the same type of comments this year. Obviously we’re clicking a lot better on offense.” This may represent the 37-year-old Rodgers’ best chance to get back to another Super Bowl, though he says he isn’t dwelling on his future with so much at stake right now. “I hope there’s more opportunities, but I don’t know,” Rodgers said. “I mean, I really don’t. That stuff is out of my control. My future is a beautiful mystery, I think. The present is such a gift to be able to stay in the moment and to have gratitude for being in this situation again, and being with the guys and having fans in our stadium and maybe snow in an NFC championship game. I’m going to enjoy these moments for sure, and just not worry about what happens down the line.”
Philip Rivers retires after 17 NFL seasons INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Philip Rivers first started tossing footballs as a highschool ball boy, he heaved them any way he could. The throwing motion stuck — and success soon followed. Rivers used that strange, shot put-like style to land a college scholarship, become a first-round draft pick and eventually string together one of the greatest 17-year careers in NFL history. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. “Every year, Jan. 20 is a special and emotional day,” Rivers said in a statement posted on the team’s website. “It is St. Sebastian’s Feast day, the day I played in the AFC championship without an ACL, and now the day that after 17 seasons, I’m announcing my retirement from the National Football League. Thank you God for allowing me to live out my childhood dream of
playing quarterback in the NFL. I am grateful to the Chargers for 16 seasons, and the Colts for the 17th season.” Rivers was one of a kind. Between his trademark throwing style and his penchant for trash-talking without cussing, he carved out his own niche in the NFL. There’s no doubt Rivers could sling it. When he threw for 401 yards and five touchdowns in his second college game, then-Indiana Hoosiers coach and future NFL head coach Cam Cameron proclaimed that the North Carolina State freshman had a future in the NFL. Rivers didn’t just play in the league — he created a legacy few achieve. “We kind of think it started at 5, 6, 7, 8 years old, throwing a regulation-size football,” Rivers said before the season opener, explaining how he developed his style. “I couldn’t hold it, grip it, palm
it, so I had to kind of lay it in my hand a little bit. You’re not strong enough to throw it, you push it. Then as you get bigger and stronger, you change it a little bit. But I think the actual motion kind of stays with what’s most comfortable and muscle memory and how you get used to throwing it.” After being selected fourth overall in the 2004 draft, he was immediately traded from the New York Giants to the San Diego Chargers for Eli Manning. Rivers spent the next two seasons backing up Drew Brees in San Diego before taking over as the starter when Brees left in free agency. In the 2006 season opener, Rivers made his starting debut — and then the next 251 in a row including the playoffs. Nothing kept him out — not the awkward mechanics, not the critics who thought he should retire after his final season with the Chargers, not even the torn anterior
cruciate ligament he suffered against the Colts following the 2007 playoffs. His 240 consecutive regular-season starts was the second-longest streak since 1970, trailing only Brett Favre (297), and it was one of the few stats Rivers cherished. “It’s certainly important to me and I’m thankful that I’ve been healthy enough to be out there,” Rivers said in November. “I do think there is something about that availability, being there each and every week.” He was more than just dependable, too. Rivers won 134 career games — No. 2 among quarterbacks without a Super Bowl ring — and was eighth alltime. Only Tom Brady (230), two-time Super Bowl champs Peyton Manning (186) and Ben Roethlisberger (156), Brees (172) and Hall of Famers Favre (186), John Elway (148) and Dan Marino (147) won more regular-season games.
for Coos County Youth Sports soccer Coos County Youth Sports has opened registration for the spring soccer season. The league has teams for everyone from kindergarten through 12th grade for the league, which runs from March through June. Practice begins in March and games begin in April and will be played on Saturdays. The age levels include kindergarten/first grade, second/third grade, fourth through sixth grade, seventh and eighth grade, and seventh through 12th grade. Children of all skill levels are invited to play. Players will receive custom uniforms. For information on how to sign up or for costs, visit the league’s Coos County Youth Sports Facebook page or visit www.cooscountyyouthsports.com.
McCollom out with hairline fracture PORTLAND (AP) — In the midst of one of his best seasons, Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot. McCollum will wear a walking boot and be evaluated in four weeks. McCollum was averaging a career-best 26.7 points, as well as five assists, per game when he was injured Saturday during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. “I don't want people to feel bad. There's a lot of people going through a lot worse situations than me,” he said Tuesday. “So I'll be OK. I've been though injuries before, some foot injuries that were more severe that required surgery, some that required not walking for months at a time. So I'll be able to deal with this accordingly." McCollum's injury is the latest to befall the Blazers. Center Jusuf Nurkic fractured his wrist during a game last week against the Indiana Pacers and is out indefinitely. The Blazers announced Tuesday that he had surgery and will be evaluated in six weeks. In his eighth NBA season, McCollum was first thought to have a sprain but the team said additional imaging showed a hairline fracture to the lateral cuneiform. It was unclear when he was injured but it appeared that Atlanta's Clint Capela stepped on his foot following a layup in the opening quarter. The Blazers went on to win the game 112-106. McCollum has had two previous left foot injuries, but he said this one was com-
pletely different in that it's a different part of his foot and doesn't require surgery. He said the injury coming in the midst of the best start of his career was “terrible timing.” “There's nothing I can really do about it. I work hard and take care of myself. I put a lot of time and effort into my body," he said. "This is one of those situations where there's not much I could have done.” Rodney Hood took McCollum's place in Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 21 points in Portland's 125-104 loss. Blazers coach Terry Stotts said McCollum was playing at an All-Star level. “Just like when I heard Nurk was going to be out for a while, my thoughts always go to the player first in these situations. What they're going to be going through, how it impacts them and how they come back from it,” Stotts said. “Obviously, it affects our team and we have to get back on track and figure out ways to win without him.” Nurkic was averaging 9.8 points and 7.7. assists before he was injured. Enes Kanter has started in his absence. The Blazers are also missing forward Zach Collins, who is expected to be out several months after ankle surgery in December. McCollum said injuries are a part of the business and that it's important to maintain perspective. “My aunt has COVID," he said, "so there’s a lot of stuff that’s more important that what we’re going though.”
National TV Sports Listings Today
NBA Basketball — Boston at Philadelphia, 4:45 p.m., ESPN; Denver at Phoenix, 7:05 p.m., ESPN. Men’s College Basketball — St. Peter’s at Siena, 4 p.m., ESPNU; Michigan at Purdue, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Ball State at Ohio, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Seton Hall at Butler, 6 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Fresno State at Boise State, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Milwaukee at Cleveland State, 6 p.m., ESPN2; San Diego State at Air Force, 8 p.m., Fox Sports 1. Golf — LPGA Tour Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, 9 a.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Desert Classic, noon, Golf Channel; PGA Tour Champions Mitsubishi Electric Championship, 4 p.m., Golf Channel.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Men’s College Basketball — Cincinnati at Houston, 9 a.m., CBS; Kansas at Oklahoma, 9 a.m., ESPN; UConn at Creighton, 9 a.m., Fox; Auburn at South Carolina, 9 a.m., ESPN2; George Mason at St. Joseph’s, 9:30 a.m., NBC Sports Network; Baylor at Oklahoma State, 11 a.m., CBS; SMU at UCF, 11 a.m., ESPNU; North Carolina State at North Carolina, 11 a.m., ESPN; Florida at Georgia, 11 a.m., ESPN2; La Salle at Richmond, 11:30 a.m., NBC Sports Network; Army at Navy, 11:30 a.m., CBS Sports Network; Clemson at Florida State, noon, ABC; Ohio State at Wisconsin, 1 p.m., CBS; West Virginia at Kansas State, 1 p.m., ESPN2; Duke at Louisville, 1 p.m., ESPN; Dayton at VCU, 1:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network; UCLA at Stanford, 2 p.m., Fox; LSU at Kentucky, 3 p.m., ESPN; Saint Mary’s at San Francisco, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network; USC at Cal, 5 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Colorado at Washington State, 5 p.m., ESPN2; Oregon State at Oregon, 7:30 p.m., Pac-12 Network. Golf — LPGA Tour Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, 10:30 a.m., Golf Channel, and 11:30 a.m., NBC; PGA Tour Desert Classic, noon, Golf Channel; PGA Tour Champions Mit-
subishi Electric Championship, 4 p.m., Golf Channel.
Sunday, Jan. 24
NFL Football — NFC Championship, Tampa Bay at Green Bay, noon, Fox; AFC Championship, Buffalo at Kansas City, 3:40 p.m., CBS. Men’s College Basketball — Davidson at UMass, 9 a.m., CBS Sports Network; Western Kentucky at Middle Tennessee, 11 a.m., CBS Sports Network; George Washington at Rhode Island, 11:30 a.m., NBC Sports Network; Utah at Washington, 1 p.m., ESPNU; Memphis at East Carolina, 1 p.m., ESPN2; Nevada at Wyoming, 1 p.m., CBS Sports Network; South Florida at Wichita State, 3 p.m., ESPNU; Boston at Lafayette, 3 p.m., CBS Sports Network; San Diego State at Air Force, 7 p.m., Fox Sports 1. . Bowling — The Players Championship, 9 a.m., Fox Sports 1. Golf — LPGA Tour Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, 11 a.m., Golf Channel, and noon, NBC; PGA Tour Desert Classic, noon, Golf Channel.
Monday, Jan. 25
Men’s College Basketball — Syracuse at West Virginia, 4 p.m., ESPN; Loyola-Chicago at Bradley, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network; UNC Greensboro at Furman, 4 p.m., ESPNU; Texas Tech at West Virginia, 6 p.m., ESPN; Utah State at UNLV, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Oklahoma State at Iowa State, 6 p.m., ESPN2; Arizona State at Arizona, 8 p.m., ESPN2.
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Men’s College Basketball — SMU at Memphis, 4 p.m., ESPNU; Dayton at Saint Louis, 5 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Butler at UConn, 5 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Missouri at Auburn, 6 p.m., ESPN2; Georgia Tech at Duke, 6 p.m., ESPN. Hockey — New York Islanders at Washington, 4 p.m., NBC Sports Network.
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This week in Coos County history: January 20-23 100 YEARS — 1921 North Bend buys auto fire engine Places order for latest American-La France type Expect delivery within four months — E.K. Jones, local representative, pleased The North Bend city council last night awarded the contract for the purchase of an auto fire engine to Walter S. Long, northwest representative of the American-La France Fire Apparatus Co. The award was made after a careful investigation of the three competitive bidders. The fire engine ordered is the latest type of the model now in use in Marshfield, including many new conveniences. It has a pumping capacity of 1000 gallons per minute. The contract provides for shipment of the fire engine within sixty days from the factory at Elmyra, N.Y., which means that it will probably be nearly four months before it reaches North Bend. The Price is $13,600. The selection was agreed upon by the North Bend council after getting the advice of local experts.
Coos County meat inspector bill adopted Gov. Alcott expected to sign measure introduced by Representative Bennett Senator Hall’s auto law plan adopted Legislature asks for protective tariff on poultry products against Orient New bank bill passes Banks will not be confined to fifty per cent of capitalization in expenditures for buildings SALEM — Representative Bennett’s measure creating the office of county meat and herd inspector for Coos county, passed the senate today and was transmitted to Governor Olcott, who is expected to sign it. Tariff on poultry The house and senate today passed a joint memorial calling on congress to provide a protective tariff on poultry products. It is directed particularly at the importation of Oriental eggs. Hall’s bill passes The senate adopted Senator Hall’s concurrent resolution for committees of the legislatures of Oregon, Washington and Idaho confer relative to uniform automotive laws.
Fined $25 for deer slaughter Grover C. Gibbs used venison to bait traps Deputy Game Warden Daniels makes arrest in Salmon mountain district POWERS — Grover C. Gibbs, a trapper in the Salmon mountain district, was fined $25 and his gun confiscated by Justice Zimmerman on the charge of slaughtering deer. Gibbs is about 30 years old. He was trapping and had 126 traps out, using venison as bait. He had quite a few coon and mink skins when taken. The arrest was made by Deputy Game Warden Daniels. Mr. Daniels had to walk all night to bring in his prisoner, a distance of 23 miles. Gibbs was rather sullen about it at first and declared that he had always used venison for bait and would continue to do so. Daniels told him he would be out that way again before long and if any more venison was in evidence, Gibbs would not get off with a $25 fine.
Special election may be called Would be necessary to amend constitution Governor signs three bills — only seven of 256 measures introduced are passed SALEM — Several pending joint resolutions to amend the state constitution, has caused consideration of a plan for this session to call a special election this coming spring. The governor signed three bills. One was a bill abolishing the board of automobile mechanics examiners created under an act found unconstitutional. Another was the measure
removing the provision limiting the counties to two percent assessed valuation in issuance of road bonds, which was superceded by constitutional amendment adopted last May raising the limit to six percent. The other bill signed was one appropriating forty thousand dollars for the expenses of the session. Only seven passed Seven of the 256 bills introduced have been passed. Senator Eddy said the pending prohibition bills do not permit the search of residences without a warrant.
Ship butter and cream here now Coos County milk supply falls below demand Dairymen’s League will divert cream from valley to supply creamery Owing to an unusual falling off in the milk supply in this section, the local dairies are not furnishing enough milk and butter for the local market. F.A. Sacchi is arranging to ship in milk and local dealers who have been handling Coos Bay butter almost exclusively have had to order other kinds. N.A. Loucks, county agent of the Dairymen’s League, who was here today, said that they are arranging to divert shipments of cream from the Willamette valley here so that the local creamery can be kept busy and supply sufficient butter, etc., for the local demands. It will be only a short time, he thinks, until the milk supply increases vastly.
50 YEARS — 1971 Reedsport’s Boe won’t back Coos senator Dement, Lent still in tie “Sam is a fine gentleman, but he’s not my choice for president.” So said Sen. Jason Boe, D-Reedsport, when asked by The World today if he would consider backing Sen. Sam Dement, R-Myrtle Point, for president of the Oregon Senate. Boe said, “He is not the choice of the majority party in the Senate. American Democracy runs on the principle of majority rule. Mr. Sam Dement at this time belongs to the minority part in the Senate.” He said if Dement were elected it would be a “minority forcing their will upon the majority.” Dement is opposed in the Senate voting by Sen. Berkeley Lent, D-Portland. The Senate remained deadlocked at 15-15 on its first two votes today — the 40th and 41st.
Ambulance Okayed in Coquille COQUILLE — Purchase of a city ambulance to be manned by city police, police reserve and volunteer citizens was approved here this week by city council members at a regular meeting. The ambulance is expected to cost in the neighborhood of $7,500. Low bids have been chosen, but delivery date for the ambulance has run into snags by the low bidders. The bid may be awarded to second low bidder.
Marshfield stands destroyed City looking for suspects in stadium blaze Coos Bay police and fire officials today looked for suspects in a possible arson fire which reduced the North grandstand at Marshfield High School football stadium to rubble Thursday afternoon. Police have confirmed that several young people were seen running from the grandstand about the time the fire started, but they are not suspects at this time. A boy and girl were in the grandstand and have given eyewitness statements, according to Don Bunyard, the school’s vice principal. The fire also caused heavy loss to a nearby house, a car and camper. Marvin George, in charge of maintenance for Marshfield High School, went through the grandstand and saw the fire at its inception in
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Dellenback nominates four Coos HS youths Congressman John Dellenback has nominated four Coos County high school seniors for appointments to U.S. service academies. Those nominated as principal candidates are Richard McIntosh, Marshfield High School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gale Q. McIntosh, Coos Bay, Air Force Academy; Michael L. Casey, North Bend, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Casey, Naval Academy; and Robert David Lee, North Bend, son of William T. Lee, Lakeside, Naval Academy. Lee also received an alternate nomination to the Air Force Academy. Nominated as an alternate for appointment to the military academy at West Point is Richard L. Vincent, Marshfield High School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vincent of Coos Bay. Dellenback said that the alternates are next in line for selection if the principal candidates, for one reason or another, do not attend the academies. Nominations are based on academic record, competitive examination, recommendations, and a person interview by the congressman’s six-member selection committee. Final appointments are determined by the academy and will be announced in early May.
Marshfield to send four thinclads to Oregon Invitational track Over 230 outstanding high school track stars will be joined by world class athletes for the 11th annual Oregon Indoor Invitational Track meet at Portland’s Memorial Coliseum Saturday, Jan. 30, with the first events to get under way at 7:30 p.m. Actually, two meets are in store with the annual high school and junior college development meet scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and run the rest of the day before the regular invitational gets under way. Among the entrants in the two meets are four Marshfield High School standouts, including seniors Rich McIntosh and Jim Huggins, junior Fran Auer and sophomore Cheryl Bates. McIntosh is entered in the high school 60 high hurdles in the night meet. His 14.6 clocking last spring for the 120 highs is the second best time of those entered in the event. Miss Auer will be competing in the Women’s Open 60-yard dash. She was the Oregon State Girls’ champion in the 100, 220 and long jump as a sophomore in 1969, and also ran a leg on Marshfield’s record-setting 880 relay team. Miss Auer holds the state record in the long jump at 18-7 ½. Huggins, who ran 50.4 440 as a sophomore, is entered in the high school developmental 500. Miss Bates, who has a 5:29.0 mile to her credit, will be competing in the high school girls’ development four-lapper. Another Marshfield track product, University of Oregon sophomore Steve Prefontaine, will be entered in the open two-mile 8:39.9 a year ago. Still another ex-Marshfield prepper is due for competition in the Invitational. Southwestern Oregon Community College sophomore Kirk Gamble has been invited to run in the College mile. Four other SWOCC trackmen are scheduled for competition in the JC developmental meet. Earl Lang and Bob Ray from Pacific High School are entered in the two-mile, George Horner from Myrtle Point is in the 500 and Bruce Sewell will compete in the triple jump.
Skipping, trespassing charged in MHS fire Two Coos Bay youths were taken into protective custody Friday, in connection with the fire Thursday that destroyed the north grandstand at Marshfield High School Stadium. The youths, 15 and 16, were booked at Coos Bay city jail on allegations of skipping school and trespassing. Police said any additional charges are pending further investigation. Fire and police departments and high school officials cooperated in the investigation. The boys have been turned over to the Coos County Juvenile Department.
20 YEARS — 2001 Myrtle Point’s Vibe sets off on Disney adventure It’s like looking through a kaleidoscope — blue, black and silver swirls twirling to the rhythm of music. At the front of the studio, the director waves her arms, calling out directions over the boom of stereo speakers. For the entire school year, Myrtle Point showchoir members have practiced steps and stretched vocal chords. This spring, their hard work will be rewarded.
On April 27, the Myrtle Point High School showchoir, Vibe, will perform along with high school musicians from all over the United States at Disney’s California Adventure theme park, located adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. “This is our first major performing trip outside of the state,” said Vibe member Chelise Pugmire, a junior. During the performance, the group of 20 students will sing and dance to a number of tunes dressed to the hilt in sparkling blue, black and silver costumes — top-hats bouncing like notes on a music scale. Some of the songs Vibe will perform at Disneyland include “Too Hot to Samba” and “Music in My Soul.” Vibe director Elinor Levin said their showchoir members are unique because they sing and dance simultaneously. “Vibe is one of the only showchoirs that we know if in the area,” she said.
Chamber salutes area’s outstanding citizens Volunteers, athletes and other outstanding citizens were honored Saturday night at the annual Community Awards Banquet sponsored by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. The event also featured the “figurative passing of the gavel,” signifying a change in leadership as retiring Chamber President Johanna Dillard, of Coastal Paper & Supply, reviewed “2000: A Year of Progress.” Dillard thanked numerous chamber members and volunteers for their extra efforts in the past year. Then, explaining to the crowd that they were gathered to “celebrate those who will shape our future in this region,” she introduced the 2001 Chamber President Greg Stevens, publisher of The World. The focus of the evening was honoring chamber and community members. The award-winners for 2000 included: Trevor Woods, Marshfield High School graduate and current University of Oregon freshman, who received the Prefontaine Athletic Award. Shirley Liberante, Chamber vice president, with the Business Enterprise Center, Chamber Member of the Year; Clair Jones, longtime member of the North Bend Planning Commission and the North Bend City Council, who was named Citizen of the Year; Charleston Advocate Mel Campbell, who entertained the audience with a wildly humorous acceptance speech after she was named the chamber's Volunteer of the Year “for her confidence and courage in promoting Charleston;” and Cathy and Dale Bishop, who received the Bay Area Business of the Year Award. The couple were noted for opening “Skate Wave,” a skating entertainment center, in North Bend.
Pirates overcome feisty Bulldogs Basketball: Defense is key as Marshfield ends losing streak by holding off good North Bend effort Lauren Parrish may have scored the most points for Marshfield, but it was her Pirate teammates that earned a tough Civil War victory over North Bend at home Friday night. With Parrish on the bench most of the game in foul trouble, Marshfield relied on a tough defense to beat North Bend 39-33 in a Midwestern League contest. It was never easy for Marshfield as North Bend played its best game of the season and pushed the Pirates all the way. “It was a win, but it wasn’t pretty,” said Marshfield’s Sarah Olbekson. “We needed a win.” Marshfield had lost its last six games and last seven Midwestern League contests since beating the Bulldogs easily in the season-opener in North Bend. This time, the game was in doubt late in the fourth quarter, when Marshfield came up with several big defensive plays down the stretch to preserve the victory. “That was a big part of our game because our shots weren’t on,” said Celina Roberge, Marshfield’s point guard and defensive ace, who had eight of the Pirates’ 20 steals, along with 10 points and nine rebounds. “The defense kept us in the game.”
Coquille’s karate kid teaches other youths COQUILLE — In a semi-abandoned gym down a thin gravel road there is a different kind of class rising to prominence in martial arts circles. This class begins like any other, with kids filing slowly into the room with their respective belts strung across their waists and some last minute conversations before the serious instruction takes place. What makes this school different is when one of those kids, distinguishable only by his black suit and belt, strides to the front and assumes his position as instructor. His name is Nick Lee and he is an eighthgrade student at Coquille Valley Middle School. He is 13 years old and the head teacher at Coquille Kids Karate, a school for kids that also happens to be taught by kids. He has help with this endeavor, however, in another young martial arts prodigy, Maggie Voyles. Voyles is a seventh-grader who also attends CVMS, where the two met. In exchange for helping out with the class, Nick gives Voyles lessons to further her apprentice black belt to a first degree, which she hopes to obtain by this coming spring. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the Lakeside Planning Commission will be holding public hearing CU2021-01, Feb 4, 2021 beginning at 6:00 pm at Lakeside City Hall, 915 North Lake Road, Lakeside, Oregon. The public hearing will be held to discuss one application for both a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance request, dated 12/22/2020, on property located at 810 North Lake Road, Lakeside, OR, 23S12W18BD Tax Lot #4300, to allow for a 50’ x 36’ shop with an office and a three-site recreational vehicle park without a restroom facility in the Commercial zone. Written comments will be received until the date of the public hearing at City Hall 915 North Lake Road, P.O. Box L, Lakeside, OR 97449. At the above said public hearing, the general public and any interested person or party shall be afforded an opportunity to offer evidence and testimony in favor of, or opposed to, the granting of the above request. Published: January 22, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:307038) -------------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Marriage of JASON RATLIFF, Petitioner, and CRYSTAL C. RATLIFF, Respondent. Case No. 20DR19534 AMENDED SUMMONSDOMESTIC RELATIONS SUITTO: CRYSTAL C. RATLIFF, Respondent. The Petitioner has filed a Petition asking for dissolution of marriage and sole custody of the parties’ two (2) minor children. If you do not file the appropriate legal paper with the court in the time required (see below), your spouse may ask the court for a judgment against you that orders the relief requested. NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: 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 “Response” or “Motion”. Response forms may be available through the court located at: Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423.This Response must be filed with the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication along with the required filing fee.It must be in proper form and you must show that the Petitioner’s attorney (or the Petitioner if he/she does not have an attorney) was served with a copy of the “Response” or “Motion”. The location to file your response is at the court address indicated above. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately.If you need help 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. If special accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act is needed, please contact your local court at the address above; telephone number: (541) 396-7500. Dated and first published on January 8, 2021. s/Karen L. Costello 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: Jan 8,15,22 and January 29, 2021.The World & ONPA (ID:306158)
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In the matter of the Estate of: JULIE ANN ROOP, Decedent. Case No.: 20PB08834 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Dated and first published January 8, 2021. Jason W. Childers Personal Representative Published: January 8, January 15 and January 22, 2021.The World &ONPA (ID:306307)
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NOTICE OF PROPOSAL NORTH BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT 13, NORTH BEND, OREGON. Sealed proposals will be received at the District Office of the North Bend School District, 1913 Meade Street, North Bend, Oregon 97459 until 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time, February 19, 2021 for services as described in the specifications on file in the District Office. No facsimiles, electronic submissions or postmarks will be accepted. Proposals will address the provision of pupil transportation for District students including home to school, special programs, cocurricular activities and field trips for the minimum period beginning July 1, 2021 and continuing through June 30, 2026. Attention is called to the provisions of the Oregon Statutes, Chapter 279. The bidder must indicate if bidder is a resident bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. Any company or individual interested in submitting a proposal for pupil transportation services is required to first register with the District by submitting a “Letter of Interest” on Proposer’s official letterhead indicating the Proposer’s name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number, stating Proposer’s intent to provide District with a Proposal for Pupil Transportation Services. To register Proposer shall submit a “Certified” letter to the District, at the address shown above, by no later than the close of business (4:30 PM) on January 28, 2021. Bidders may attend an optional pre-proposal virtual conference scheduled for January 27, 2021 at 10:30 AM, Pacific Standard Time in order to submit a proposal. Bidders may request a virtual meeting link at info@nbend.k12. or.us Formal contractor pre-qualification is not required. NORTH BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Kevin Bogatin Superintendent Phone: 541-756-2521. Published:January 22, 2021. The World & ONPA (ID:307037)
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Some of the many crosses built or fixed for Tristen Davison’s Eagle Scout project were on display at Sunset Bay Memorial Park on Memorial Day last year.
Davison earns Eagle Scout honor Project involved fixing, making crosses for Memorial Day The World Tristen Davison started his scouting journey by joining the Cub Scouts program as a 6-year-old in 2008. In the cub program, he worked up to a webelo scout and earned the Arrow of Light award, the highest rank and award in the Cub Scout program. In 2012, Tristen joined Troop 68 in North Bend. As a Boy Scout, he served in a number of leadership positions within his troop includ-
ing being a patrol leader, scribe, quartermaster, senior patrol leader and troop guide. He participated in numerous camp outs and several week long summer camps. He also earned a total of 42 merit badges, 21 more than required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition to activities within his scout troop, Tristan was inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts honor society, where he earned his brotherhood membership and served as the chapter chief for one year. For many years, Sunset Memorial Cemetery has placed white wooden crosses and flags on the graves of military veterans on Memorial Day to honor those who
served in the military services. Over the years many crosses have needed to be repaired or replaced. For his Eagle Scout project, Tristen and 15 assistants worked for 160 hours building, repairing and painting a total of 221 wooden crosses to be used on Memorial Day 2020 and future years to honor veterans buried in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Tristen graduated from North Bend High School and intends to enter the military service and become either a fixed wing or helicopter pilot. On completion of his military service, he intends to earn his civilian pilot license and work on search and rescue services and/ or firefighting.
Investment Board, the Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, the Travel Southern Oregon Coast, the Coos Bay-North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau and K-DOCK Radio are working with restaurants in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston to give them a boost during this traditionally slow time for business. “These organizations have pooled funds to purchase gift cards in the total amount of $540 per restaurant participating, which will provide an influx of funds now when restaurants are traditionally in their slowest months, made only worse by the pandemic situation,” Coos Bay Mayor Joe Benetti said. “Between Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, we have 71 small locally owned restaurants who have had to close their dining rooms to
seated diners again and again the past nine months.” “We are very excited to have the support of such fine organizations to help us show our love for our small businesses,” said North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke. “In December, the gift cards went so fast we knew we had to repeat the program. We also know that when these gift cards are redeemed, diners will purchase more than the face value, so our restaurants will get another boost then.” Gift cards will be sold for half the face value during a one-day gift card sales blitz on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. Sale of the cards begins at 9 a.m. All gift cards are valued at $20 and will be sold for $10 each. There is a
Operation Show the Love aims to help local eateries Restaurant gift cards will be sold Saturday in Coos Bay The World COOS BAY — After the hugely successful Operation: Holiday Gift Card restaurant gift card blitz held in December, organizers are planning Round 2 for January. The new program, titled Operation: Show the Love, will concentrate on assisting restaurants with inside dining that continue to be affected by the opening and closing orders due to COVID-19. Once again, the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend, along with the Southwestern Oregon Workforce
limit of one gift card per restaurant per person and a limit of five total gift cards per person. “We know that we had some disappointed citizens in December who were unable to purchase the gift cards because we ran out so fast, within a few hours,” said Janice Langlinais, the executive director of the Visitor & Convention Bureau. “This time, we are planning to hold the event on a Saturday, we will have more gift cards available, and will limit the total number of cards that can be purchased to five. This will, hopefully, give us cards to sell throughout the day and to more of our wonderful citizens who want to show their love for our restaurants, too.” Please see Gift Cards, Page B2
North Bend Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. More than 300 libraries applied for the grant, according to ALA. The competitive award comes with a $3,000 grant that will help the library partner with the North Bend High School for a student community reads program. “We are proud to be chosen for the grant and happy to announce Ellen Hopkins, award winning author of adult and young adult novels, has agreed to host a virtual book discussion with the North Bend High School students!” said Assistant Library Director, Teresa Lucas. As part of the grant, applicants were required to take an online course on leading community conversations, a skill vital to library work today. Lucas will facilitate the online conversation with Hopkins and North Bend High School students, in a discussion on the effects of drug experimentation, use and abuse. Grant funds will be used for Hopkin’s speaker fees and to purchase books for students to read prior to the conversation. Coos County has a serious drug problem. Many high school students are exposed to illegal drugs and some are living in homes where drugs are commonplace. North Bend High School Reads is an opportunity for students to read and discuss the subject of drug use and abuse without fear of judgement. People interested in getting involved or taking part in the conversation should contact Teresa Lucas at the North Bend Public Library, or visit https://www.northbendoregon. us/library for information. Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff. Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).
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The Chamber Minute: Time for nominations
TIMM SLATER Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
The annual Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet was set for Saturday, January 30. With the COVID-19 restrictions on business and community operations, an actual gathering could not happen by the end of the month. So, we have rescheduled the event for March 27. Besides acknowledging the officers, board members, and committee chairs for the past year, and introducing the members who will serve in those roles for the upcoming year, we have a variety of awards and recognitions which truly make this a community celebration. Although the banquet will not be
held, either actual or virtual, until the end of March, one of the main events of the evening, we need your help with right now. Citizen of the Year is an honor that is given to a member of our community, who, by consistently giving of their time, energy and resources, has made Oregon’s Bay Area a better place to live. For 2019, that award went to Rachel Richardson, who has made volunteer service a way of life. Her unwavering kindness and respect for everyone she encounters is a near perfect model for how to treat others. Her positivity and willingness to jump in to make a difference is an example for all.
Additionally, the Business of the Year award is given to a business that has exhibited excellence in products and customer service; contributed time, manpower and resources to community improvement projects; and made significant contributions toward a healthy economy through excellence in employee relationships and training. Last year the award went to the Sause Bros Inc., with over 80 years in the ocean towing industry, they promote a culture of community caring, while being successful and respected in their field. So how can you help affect these two awards for 2020? By making a
North Bend Middle School Honor Roll *Denotes 4.0 Students Grade 6: Acuna Aviles, Naomi * Barker, Benjamin * Bishop, Lauren * Brophy, Matai * Brugnoli, Kylee* Buckles, Lily* Burks, Nakoa* Casciato, Kypton* Collins, Jacob* Concha, Matias* Crook, Glen* Davis, Alec Dennis, Kyliana, Dunlap, Steven Farmer, Isabella Funk, Drakkar Garcia, Julianna Garrigus, Evan* Ghormley, Jack*Goad, Alexander Godley, Harper Gutierrez, Patricio Hanson, Bree Hastings, Mackenzie M* Hebert, Micah*Hedrick, Chloe Helland, Elizabeth* Helland, Frances* Holmes, Trenton Isenhart Neeli.Jenson, Taylin*Johnson, Conner Johnson, Jophiy.Korentzoff, Benjamin Lock, Kiarra Lucero, Michael Mead, Bryleigh*Messner, Cayla Moss, Addison* Mueller, Aleah* Nix, Wyatt Nunez, Aleida Padgett, Jonah*Peck, Alexander* Peck, Kimberly* Peterson, Landri* Pickett, Weston* Pollak, Makayla* Prickett, Layla Pruett, Parker
Range, Dakota* Reed, Keirra Reed, Kiylei Reeves, Hayden Richards, Carter* Riddle, Gavin Scott, Calaya Sevigny, Carston* Shafer, Circe Speakman, Hailey* Speasl, Haylee Summers, Bridget* Timmons, Taylor* Vinyard, Keller Grade 7: Berger, Jasmine * Bradford, Tryson Clark, Grace * Cotham-Mills, Olivia Crooks, Juliann Efraimson, Lauren * Eiselein-Smith, Lexi * Fairhurst, Wesley Garrett, Addyson Gordon, Behr Goslin, Selah * Gray, Brooklyn Halzel, Daniel Hansen, Addison *Hill, Curtis * Hill, Kaelyn * Holt, Sasha * Jennings, Jodilyn Jones, Logan * Jones, Lucas * Korentzoff, Gabriel * Len-Snell, Maycie * Little, Rayhana Massey, Ellieana * McClintock, Erica * McClintock, Marissa * Metzgus, Cameron * Monsebroten, Kara * Nanda, Grayson * Ochoa, Hailey * Patton, Chloe Pitts, Elijah Rinderle, Hailey * Rogers, McKenzie Sario, William Seiger, Daisy Seiger, Lily * Smith, Olivia * Speakman, Isabelle * Stanley, Angelina * Stappler,
Gabriel * Stewart, Cierra Stewart, Jaimi Swank, Matthew Swanson, Dylan * Swanson, Jackson * Thomas, Aurora Trupp, Jayden Wenbourne, Conner * Wenbourne, Emmaly * Werelus, Lara * Wirebaugh, Alana Zender, Rylee* Grade 8: Adams, Isaac* Baden, Hannah Bancroft, Amber * Berman, Isaac* Bice, Fleur* Bishop, Steven* Bradbury-Nelson, Avie Casciato, Ethan* Coffey, Emma* Craig, Avah Farmer, Kaitlyn Gerami, Isabella Halzel, Jacob Hamner, Gracelyn Hiner, Maili Hood, Drew* Howard, Ashley Howard, Shelby Jiang, Stephanie* King, Sophie* Lawson Hosking, Syler* Ledesma-Vazquez, Paloma Maguire, Ilana* Mazzucchi, Kaylianna Messner, Clara* Moore, Allyson* O’Neal, Timothy Prince, Jordyn Range, Cheyenne* Reyna, Emilio* Ring, Crimson* Sario, Molly Smith, Chloe Sorensen, Hannah* Stroud, Sabrina* Walling, Brooklyn Wenbourne, Talon* Wheeling, Luke* Yoder, Amalyn
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South Coast residents will learn about their various suggestions for a local murder mystery during a live Zoom session Saturday. Author Ellie Alexander of Ashland, the author of several cozy mystery novels, will share the story in the event, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Alexander, who lives in Ashland, is known for the Bakeshop mysteries, set in that city, and the Sloan Krause series set in a beerhouse in Leavenworth, Wash. She is known for using lo-
cal settings in her stories and also enjoys engaging with her readers. North Bend Public Library officials said there has been a good response locally for suggestions for the story, made through the North Bend Public Library website. They were asked for suggestions for where the mystery should take place, who the sleuth should be, who the victim should be, what the weapon is, the time of year for the story, what types of food are involved and a title for the book. The Zoom link for the session is https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85123518364.
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nomination for someone or business which you think meets those standards. Nominations are now open through January 31 for both of these honors. Give us a call, look on the website or stop by the chamber office on Central Avenue in Coos Bay and we can get the nomination forms to you.
Mason McCreary and Chloe Huckle Evan Merz and Ashley Weber Mary Coughlin and Kenneth Poe James Koch and Marshawn Flynn Colton Koons and Meagan Wilson Jan. 11-15 Jeremiah Charlton and Holly Gates Tracy Couch and Dawn Thompson Rick Brown and Ruth Moore William Gilbert Jr. and Candy Schleeter Jason Sledd and Jenifer Jones Thomas O’Brien and Miranda Hoffman William Saltmarsh and Debra Withers Cola Bryant and Everett Bryant
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Nature Guide Journal: Winogradsky columns MARTY GILES
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I made my first Winogradsky column in 2006, and five years later I adopted a column I made with the first, but had given away. They’re among my favorite “nature things” in my office. I checked on them again recently to see how they were doing: The seals on the tops had leaked since I had last checked, so they were low on water, but they were otherwise OK. A Winogradsky column is a kind of microbe aquarium that mimics the bottom of a pond or estuary. It is named after its inventor, Sergei Winogradsky (1856-1953), a Russian microbiologist who pioneered in microbial ecology — communities of microbes. Winogradsky columns are vertical, clear cylinders filled with water-logged mud, often supplemented with a handful of ingredients to feed the microbes, and topped with water and air. The Winogradsky columns I made for myself are quite small: only 2 inches across and 6 inches tall. I have two: one derived from a freshwater pond and one derived from an estuary (mix of fresh and saltwater). The pond community started evenly brown and the estuarine community started all gray; the differences in color, patterns, and textures of these two columns have become even more pronounced in 15 years. A principal characteristic of an established Winogradsky column is that it has two profoundly different environments on the top and bottom: the environment at the top of the mud column has some oxygen
Two15-year-oldWinogradskycolumns:freshwaterpondcommunityonthe left, estuarine community on the right. Eventually, the populations of differently-colored microbes become dense enough to show as Photo courtesy of Marty Giles Nineyears’changeinonepondcommunityWinogradskycolumn.(Predominantlyredcolumn,left,isthe visible zones, patches, or lines. 2012 photo; more mottled column, right, is the 2021 photo.) Those colors and (“aerobic”), the environment at the Aerobic microbes at the bottom of patterns change over time as the bottom of the mud column loses its the mud use up all available oxygen populations of microbes grow and oxygen (becoming “anaerobic”). and die, creating the anaerobic enadjust, and as they affect one anothThe space between grades from vironment favored by microbes that er and modify their environment. aerobic to anaerobic. cannot use — and may be poisoned In 2012 I rescued a 14” tall colGathered from the field, the by — oxygen. When the oxygen is umn that I made at the same time as mud and organic material naturally depleted from the sediment at the the short ones, but had given away contains a huge variety of microbes. bottom of the cylinder, the anaerobic — “rescued” because it had dried Some of the microbes are alive and microbes revive and grow (and give some are “encapsulated” in a sort off hydrogen sulfide, which is harm- out almost completely through accidental neglect. The water I added of hibernation, awaiting favorable ful or toxic to aerobic life). sat on top of the shriveled-up mud, growing conditions. Different species of microbes in so I ran a probe down the side to acAerobic microbes (microbes that the mud thrive at different levels of celerate the rehydration. A few years require oxygen) in the mud at the oxygen and hydrogen sulfide in the later, new patterns of community/ top of a Winogradsky column have Winogradsky column; the life also color started to emerge around the their oxygen replenished by the air varies around chunks of organic and the photosynthetic algae growmaterial and bubbles of water or air vertical intrusion the probe made. Today, nine years later, my tall ing at the adjacent surface layer. in the sediment.
column is even more varied, with quarter-sized patches of green in areas of black that have expanded into the basal red. Since the green patches are mid-way in the column, they almost certainly developed around old air bubbles. A couple of new pockets of air recently opened up in the sediment when the water level dropped — adding to habitat variety. Winogradsky columns have been known to transform and sustain themselves for many years with little or no maintenance. I’m looking forward to seeing what mine do next! For information on how you can arrange your own exploration of our fascinating natural history, contact Marty at 541/267-4027, mgiles@ wavecrestdiscoveries.com, or www. facebook.com/wavecrestdiscoveries. Questions and comments about local natural history are welcome. www. wavecrestdiscoveries.com