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Council approves ordinance on vacation rentals Allows rentals in neighborhoods, sets cap at 75 homes

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A split Coos Bay City Council adopted new regulations for shortterm vacation rentals that allow new rentals in the city but caps the total number of rentals at 75.

The council voted to lift a moratorium on vacation rentals

in residential neighborhoods next month, but also adopted a provision that would allow members of a neighborhood to fight back if they oppose a rental near them.

The 5-2 vote ended a multiyear effort to establish city rules regarding short-term vacation rentals, known by many as Airbnbs. In those cases property

owners rent out their homes to visitors for less than 30 days.

They are popular among tourists, who prefer renting homes over hotel rooms.

The ordinance also laid out differences between vacation rentals and home stays. There is no limit to home stays, where the owner lives in the same house or

on the same property.

During the two-plus year debate over the issue, many local residents have spoken before the Planning Commission and the City Council, asking the council to allow no vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods.

At the meeting last week, only a handful of residents appeared,

with a couple again asking for a complete ban in residential neighborhoods.

“I’m impressed with the progress in defining the difference between the rentals and home stays,” Christine Moffett told the council. “Home stays really Please see RENTALS, Page A3

Two more die as COVID surge continues

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

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A Free Oregon demonstrator holds up a sign to voice her opposition to the proposed permanent mask rule during the Jan. 20 protest at the Oregon Health Authority office in Portland.

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The decision to make Oregon’s indoor mask mandate indefinite was pending as of Tuesday, Jan. 25.

Oregon’s hearing on a proposed permanent mask rule drew a crowd of more than 300 people, opening the floodgates to a wide range of comments and emotions.

The Oregon Health Authority held the public electronic hearing

Jan. 20 on the proposed rule change, inviting public testimony on which a decision has yet to be determined.

Emotional testimony One woman struggled to hold back sobs during her testimony, as she described the moment her 8-year-old told her she couldn’t remember what the world was like without masks.

Another speaker said he has 40% of a healthy person’s lung capacity and thus has difficulty breathing with a mask on.

“Free these childrens’ faces so they can smile again,” a third said, his voice filled with emotion.

Others took on radically different tones, threatening to take action if the OHA goes through with imposing the new permanent rule.

“If you do this, we will fight to our death,” Nikolas, a defense attorney representing a client who violated Oregon’s current temporary mask mandate, said.

“The farther you take this, the

farther we will take it. We have nothing to lose.”

“We’re coming for you. We’re coming for your jobs,” Free Oregon Leader Angela Todd said.

Demonstrators involved with Free Oregon, a grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the mission of “fighting tyranny” in Oregon, took to the streets, holding a “BBQ Mask Party” outside the OHA office at NE 800 Oregon Street in Portland.

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Two RVs are seen camped in the back parking lot of the North Bend Community Center. The parking lot is being considered as a site for a homeless campground. North Bend will host a virtual town hall to hear from the community January 31.

North Bend to hold town hall on camping ordinance

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

As the North Bend City Council continues to debate the time, manner and place it will allow the homeless to camp, the city is inviting the community to a town hall to discuss the issue.

Under a new state law, cities in Oregon must pass an ordinance related to homeless camping that designates when and where the

homeless can camp. Without an ordinance, state law says homeless can camp on any public property, which includes most sidewalks, rights of way and parks.

Coos Bay passed an ordinance last year limiting camping to between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in most public rights of way in commercial zones.

Coos Bay banned camping in parks, in parts of downtown and along the waterfront.

Coos County also passed an ordinance designating specific areas in some county parks as allowed camping spaces.

North Bend has been discussing its ordinance for several months. An original draft followed closely to Coos Bay's ordinance, but when it was released, it led to an outcry in the community.

The North Bend City Council chose to slow down and asked city

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residents to complete a survey related to the issue. The results of the survey were released two weeks ago, showing most residents had what City Administrator David Milliron explained was the "not in my backyard" approach.

After hearing the results, the city council discussed the issue for some time before reaching a consensus to temporarily use Please see CAMPING, Page A11

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The surging COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a deadly toll in Coos County.

On Monday, Coos Health and Wellness reported two additional deaths of people who had the virus, a 76-yearold man and an 84-year-old man, both who had underlying health conditions.

The two deaths bring the death toll since the beginning of the pandemic to 130 people who died after contracting COVID. The surge in recent cases is also beginning to impact local hospitals as Coos Health and Wellness reported 14 people in the hospital Monday. Bay Area Hospital reported 12 COVID patients, eight unvaccinated and four fully vaccinated. One unvaccinated patient was in the ICU. Older people continue to be at greater risk, with seven patients over the age of 60. One patient was listed as between 20 and 29, two between 30 and 39 and two between 50 and 59.

The recent surge in cases due the Omicron variant continues to push record numbers, with 198 new cases reported Monday, pushing the active cases to 1,633.

Due to the surge, it is getting more and more difficult to receive a rapid COVID test.

While tests are available, they are being used only for the highest risk population.

According to the standards set by the Oregon Health Authority, people who will receive priority are symptomatic people who require medical care, anyone over the age of 50 or under the age of 10 and immune-compromised and high-risk people.

Those who will not be given tests include symptomatic people with mild symptoms, most contacts of known cases, and those seeking testing for employees, travel or other screenings.

For those who qualify, rapid testing is available at Bay City Ambulance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and at the Myrtle Point Fire Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

While there have been many reports of fully vaccinated people catching COVID, especially during Omicron, the vaccine continues to offer protection from the worst of the virus.

COVID vaccines are available for free at most pharmacies, clinics and at a drivethrough clinic at Pony Mall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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Bike Works levels the playing field

By Sam Baugh Guest Article

Reliable transportation is a critical part of ensuring economic security to individuals, especially in rural counties where public transportation and other community services are limited.

Unfortunately, in addition to their environmental and health impacts, personal vehicles are expensive to purchase and maintain and often remain out of the economic means of lowerincome families, houseless persons and other marginalized groups. People who cannot afford vehicles cannot hold or find jobs outside of a small geographic area, creating a cycle of poverty that can be impossible to escape.

Bicycles can be an essential part of filling this gap, but even the costs of a new bike and repairs can be outside of the means of certain groups. Coos County has a population of over 63,000 and two retail bike shops. Front Street Community Bike Works was created to fill this niche. Bicycles have the power to change the trajectory

of the world, and FSCBW meets transportation and economic needs.

The Front Street Community Bike Works receives donated bicycles and fixes them to near new conditions. The bikes are then sold at a lower cost than new or given away to those in need. According to Kyle Motley with the Bike Works, they have approximately three bikes per month they designate to give to those in need. To do this, FSCBW needs some funds to keep operating.

The Advanced Health Community Health Improvement Plan grant helped The Front Street Community Bike Works provide working bicycles at low or no cost to individuals in poverty.

They are always looking for help rebuilding bikes, so if you have any experience or would like experience fixing bicycles, please get in touch with them at 541-217-6912.

In a recent visit, the amount of work they have done was surprising, and the number of bikes they had in various states of repair or ready to find a new home was encouraging.

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After opening remarks, Hall invited testifying members of the public to speak.

Opponents of the proposed permanent rule presented concerns ranging from realized sociological harms to the sole authority such a rule will give the agency, creating obstacles for the public to seek legal recourse.

Aden Nepom, the meeting’s first speaker, expressed concern that the OHA’s proposal would bypass public input, concluding with a statement affirming the importance of local decision-making.

“Allow small businesses (and) school districts to make the masking decisions that make the most sense in their specific communities and circumstances so that we can stop trying to stop COVID, which is a fool’s errand, and begin trying to figure out how to move forward,” she said.

Matt Runkle, another guest speaker, put forth numerous arguments calling the logic of permanent masking into question, including a lack of suffi-

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“Bring a mask and something to burn,” the event description read on the Free Oregon website.

Demonstrators chanted, held signs, and set a barrel containing surgical masks ablaze in synchronicity with the OHA’s electronic hearing, which kicked off at 10 a.m. and lasted for several hours.

Rules of the hearing Administrative Rules Coordinator Brittany Hall led the OHA’s Administrative Rules hearing, discussing the adoption of a permanent rule requiring masks to be worn in indoor spaces in Oregon.

Hall opened the meeting with the following clarifying statement.

“The temporary rule cannot be extended past six months, thus Oregon’s temporary rule expires on Feb. 8,” she said. “That does not mean the rule is permanent. The Oregon Health Authority can rescind, repeal, or cancel a rule when it decides it is no longer necessary.”

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provide a value to the community because there’s someone there. But I’m still not satisfied with the code. The proposal is putting the onus on the local residents as to whether it’s going to work or not. I’m urging you to not approve this as written today.”

Jim Behrends, who has been one of the most vocal residents opposed to the vacation rentals, also asked the council to vote no on the ordinance. He said allowing even 75 homes to be used as what he called “mini motels” removes 75 homes that could be used to house local residents.

“How many millions of dollars are we losing because we don’t have housing,” Behrends asked.

“How much are we losing because people go to Roseburg or Eugene? The jobs are here but there’s no place to live. How can a city that can come up with a Front Street plan, that can do a Coos Bay Village, how can a city that’s sharp not come up with a lodging plan that can put the shortterm vacation rentals part where it needs to go, in the commercial district?”

Behrends said he has experienced the impact of having a rental near his home, and no matter what the city says, he said it does impact the neighbors.

“How can community leadership not realize that 900 to 1,000 people in our neighborhoods over the summer is not nor disruptive to neighbors,” he asked. “None of you grew up around that, none of you.”

Community Development Administrator Carolyn Johnson told the council the city has taken extreme steps to come up with the ordinance. She said the Planning Commission held four public meetings since 2019 and the city council has held several as well. The city looked at ordinances from several similar cities before coming up with the ordinance presented to the council.

The ordinance would require all new rentals to

apply for a business license and any resident living within 300 feet would be notified before approval.

The city is also capping the number at 1% of homes in the city, with no caps on home stays.

The ordinance also requires the owner or a representative of the owner to be available around the clock if problems arise.

Johnson also said if there are problems, the city has rules in place to handle them.

“Regardless of what’s in the ordinance, anyone living or visiting the city is required to follow all the city regulations, things like trash and noise,” Johnson said.

The ordinance also caps the amount of people allowed at two per bedroom, an effort to mitigate concerns about party homes. Johnson also said the city understands not all neighborhoods would be compatible for vacation rentals, something that has come up before.

“We’ve actually had the exact thing happen,” Johnson told the council. “We’ve had vacation rentals for some time, but without these specific standards. An application came in in the Prefontaine area. We notified the neighborhood as required, and the letters began to put in and the emails. When we sat down as a staff group, it was pretty clear there was a sense what was being proposed was not compatible with the area.

We advised the applicant that was the sense of the neighborhood and we were not comfortable making this recommendation.”

In that case, the applicant withdrew the application due to the neighborhood concerns. Johnson said any approval can be appealed to the Planning Commission and ultimately the city council.

Mayor Joe Benetti defended the ordinance, saying the city has more than 75 homes in the works, enough to offset any loss due to vacation rentals.

Benetti also asked if the city has been receiving a lot of requests about new rentals.

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cient evidence for mask efficacy, disproportionate impacts on essential workers, and the potential of lasting effects on a generation.

“Their (children’s) anger will be very justified,” he said.

Runkle also pointed out that 42 out of 50 states have repealed mask mandates, despite news of the Omicron variant, and highlighted there are “no discernible differences” between states such as Florida, which banned mask mandates in public schools, and Oregon, in terms of high case rates, hospitalizations, and deaths.

Runkle underscored the inequitable outcomes of such a rule change, arguing that school children and frontline workers, required to mask up for 8 hours a day, will inordinately pay the price.

Others present at the meeting, in their condemnation of the OHA’s proposal, expressed their willingness to fight against the rule.

“I think it’s pretty clear that the public does not trust you anymore,” Portland resident Elizabeth Moore said.

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getting calls,” Johnson said. “I think there was one where a guy wanted to buy a house and turn it into a short-term vacation rental.”

That seemed to sway most of the council.

“I think this is the most balanced system, capping it as 75,” Councilor Lucinda DiNovo said.

“We don’t have a lot of people knocking down our doors, and tourism is very important.”

DiNovo said many hotels are fully booked over the summer, and having some short-term rentals will benefit the tourism industry.

Councilor Stephanie Kilmer said the ordinance looks to be a good compromise.

“You have an issue in our community for both, and I think we should look for a compromise,” Kilmer said. “I see this as boundaries with some flexibility.

I think we’re doing our best to listen to our community.”

But Councilor Drew Farmer had issues with the proposal.

“We don’t have 1% of our housing stock available as it is,” Farmer said. “That just adds to our housing problem. I’m just looking at what’s available right now, how many houses we need now. I’ve heard there’s only 40 vacation rentals right now. That’s 40 families that don’t have houses right now.”

Councilor Rob Miles said he can seen both sides of the issue.

“I think there is a value for vacation rentals,” Miles said. “That being said, I think we need to be sympathetic to the concerns we’ve heard.”

Miles said it was important that neighbors are able to contact the home owners or representatives if problems come up.

Councilor Carmen Matthews said he has a vacation rental next door to his house and has had no

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While Hall announced the OHA would not be making comments during or after the hearing, some public health experts have already stated why they deem the rule change necessary.

“Safe and effective vaccines that have been available for more than a year,” Modie told The Chronicle prior to the Jan. 20 hearing. “But there still are people out there who are susceptible to severe illness and even death, even with vaccinations. That’s why, until we see COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations go down again, we need to continue wearing masks indoors, in workplaces and other settings,

problems.

“I understand all the concerns I hear right now from people who don’t want them in their neighborhoods,” Matthews said. “I hesitate to restrict people this way with private property. That being said, I’m very worried about housing needs in our communities.”

Benetti said after years

even when workers are vaccinated and boosted.”

The first proposal for the adoption of a permanent mask rule in Oregon was issued back in April by Michael Wood, an employee of the Oregon branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

A Change.org petition to stop the proposal was launched shortly thereafter, receiving 71,000 signatures.

Modie said the OHA will take public comments into consideration and make its decision on the proposed rule change late this month or in early February.

of work, it was time for the council to act.

“I think the city has done its due diligence with short-term vacation rentals,” the mayor said.

“We’ve had 10 meetings since 2019. Council and I understand housing is important to Coos Bay. It’s in the public’s best interest to support economic development while looking

at long-term housing in the community.”

After all the discussion, the council voted 5-2 to enact the ordinance with Farmer and Councilor Sara Stephens voting no.

A second vote to lift the moratorium passed 6-1 with Farmer voting no.

The ordinance and the moratorium decision will go into effect Feb. 18.

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Enforce the mandate

One of the problems with wearing a mask in stores and other public places is that the management of local Coos Bay and North Bend commercial businesses are not enforcing the mask mandate.

They post the sign on the front doors about masks required and they announce it on their central intercom for all customers to hear, but they will not enforce masks required in order to come in to store. People walk right through the doors, ignoring the very large noticeable mask required signs posted and ignoring the intercom message every 15 minutes.

That’s where the break down is or at least one of the areas that is not safe guarding the health and safety level of the community and protecting others. Management of these stores need to get into compliance with the mandate and hire a security guard at the doors to restrict those not wanting to wear a mask not being allowed to enter the store. If management would enforce the mandate, I am sure customers would learn to adapt. It’s not that difficult to do.

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Guest Opinion States Crack Down on Radical Bail Group Helping Free Violent Criminals

By Margaret Menge InsideSources.com

States like Indiana are looking to stop judges from reducing bail for violent criminals to next to nothing. It's also looking to stop a charitable bail organization from stepping in to pay for the release of criminals back onto Indianapolis' streets.

It's part of a national pushback against bail reforms sparked by high-profile cases like Darrell E. Brooks, who had been out of jail for just five days when he killed six people by plowing his car into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin in November.

A bill introduced this month by Indiana state Sen. Mike Young (R-Indianapolis) would prohibit judges from reducing bail for a violent offense, requiring they stick to the bail schedule in place in their county. For a second violent offense, bail would double.

The proposal, Senate Bill 6, would also require bail to be paid in cash for a violent offense, and paid by the person charged or by his immediate family.

That would stop nonprofit groups like The Bail Project from posting bail to spring violent offenders.

"The Indiana Constitution is pretty clear that bail, except for murder, is available to our citizens, but it doesn't say it has to be easy to obtain," said Young at a hearing on his bill on January 11. "And we're going to make sure it's not easy to obtain, because Indianapolis and Marion County [and] our citizens are safer when they're [criminals] in jail awaiting their trial than out on our streets."

Indiana isn't alone. In neighboring Kentucky, state representatives have introduced a bill seeking to make charitable or crowdfunded bail organizations illegal.

And in Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are pushing legislation to keep more violent offenders behind bars until their trials. And Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, facing a competitive election later this year, has also signaled he's open to tightening bail requirements.

"Wisconsin lives are in danger because of the low bail that soft-on-crime judges and DAs are currently setting," state Sen. Julian Bradley, R-Franklin, said in a statement this month.

"This revolving door for criminals must end."

Indianapolis has been reeling from a spate of

recent horrific crimes committed by violent criminals who had been released on pre-trial bond, with their bail paid for by The Bail Project. It is a national organization that employs "bail disruptors" in cities across the country, including Indianapolis.

One was Marcus Garvin, who stabbed another man at a Circle K gas station because he was angry the man was taking too long in the bathroom.

His bond was reduced from $30,000 to $1,500

by Marion County Superior Court Judge Shatrese Flowers, and The Bail Project paid it, allowing Garvin to walk free wearing an ankle monitor.

A few months later, on July 30, 2021, Garvin killed his longtime girlfriend, Christie Holt, in a seedy hotel room and was caught on surveillance camera dragging her body into the woods, wrapped in a sheet.

At a Senate hearing earlier this month, a woman in a black dress stood up to give public testimony.

"I'm here to represent my son," she said. "He was the 200th homicide in Indianapolis."

The woman, Nikki Sterling, is the mother of Dylan McGinnis, who was gunned down at age 24 while he accompanied a friend who was buying drugs from a drug dealer.

"Dylan loved his family, his friends, the broken, the outcast, and the perfect stranger, and there are no words that can express the amount of our heartbreak and pain," Sterling told the members of the Indiana Senate's Corrections and Criminal Law Committee. "Added to my pain was the shock of learning that his alleged shooter and known violent offender, Travis Lang, had been bailed out of jail on a $5,000 bond with pending felonies by a charitable bail organization called The Bail Project."

The Bail Project began operating in Indiana in 2018, and at first, focused on bailing out only nonviolent offenders. But that changed more than a year ago when the organization started helping spring people accused of burglary, assault, and even attempted murder.

ABOUT THE WRITER Margaret Menge is a freelance journalist who's written for the Columbia Journalism Review, New York Observer, Miami Herald, The American Conservative, among other publications. She wrote this for InsideSources.com.

Guest Opinion

I’m lucky because I can take the bus

By Rebecca Johnson Call me crazy, but I enjoy public transportation, especially since I’ve moved West where I work at various ski town restaurants.

The bus frees me of car payments and parking fees, is usually connected to my ski pass, and allows me to read or sleep while someone else dodges elk and ice patches. And sometimes, there are adventures.

Eight winters ago, when I lived in Alta, at the top of Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, the bus driver asked passengers to get out and push a car that was stuck in snow in front of us. I remember grumbling that I chose a car-free life so I wouldn’t have to do stuff like that. But the driver had a schedule to keep and four strong, young passengers who helped him maintain that schedule.

Plus, it made for a good story.

Then last winter in Jackson, Wyoming, on a minus 10-degree night, I was running late after a bar shift that barely allowed me to catch the last scheduled bus. There was no time to use the restroom before rushing out the door. When the bus arrived late, I regretted this omission.

The town of Jackson had recently acquired a fleet of electric buses, to reduce the county’s carbon footprint, and the driver explained that the cold had drained the battery. We were at 5 percent.

Leaving Teton Village, with the heater off to preserve power, the bus struggled to accelerate. By the Snake River crossing, we maxed out at 12 miles per hour. The full moon outside illuminated ranchland with cattle and snowdrifts as our speed dwindled to 5 mph.

Eventually, we lost all remaining power two miles before town. That frigid night, I was the only woman stranded on a dark bus with no heat at 11:30 p.m. in the wilds of Wyoming. But I wasn’t concerned.

Three of the other four passengers were co-workers: We were in this together.

After 10 minutes of shivering, another bus arrived. But how to exit our dead bus when the only non-electric exit was the driver’s sliding window? My colleagues insisted on “ladies first.” Being more or less athletic, I didn’t think jumping would be difficult, but the window was higher than I expected and my decision to skip the restroom made this situation more pressing. I looked down at my dangling legs, scooched, leaped, and landed squarely — with no consequences.

As I thawed out in the new bus to town, I thought about how this situation might have been different in a city. Cities have more buses, but Wyoming has snow and a can-do spirit.

A few weeks later, a fluke injury had me hopping onto a bus. Easy, I thought, the bus stopped in front of my apartment and the hospital. But once I hobbled out of my building without a crutch, my assumption proved wrong. A tourist at my apartment bus stop, who happened to be a nurse, noticed my predicament and offered me a supporting arm.

Michelle, the woman driving the bus, asked what happened.

“YouTube yoga,” I told her, “and when the video ended, I couldn’t stand up.” Michelle talked with me all the way to the hospital, thus preventing me in my anxious, underinsured state from stressing about the bill.

At the hospital stop, I descended onto an icy sidewalk, wondering again how I had misjudged this

situation.

“You can’t hop all the way to the building!” Michelle called after me. In a moment that almost brought me to tears, Michelle left her bus to help me to the entrance, one hop at a time.

I got to know Michelle better on follow-up visits to the hospital, and occasionally on a last bus home.

She calls me an independent woman because I refuse to ask friends for a

I agree that that we all need friends to lean on, but sometimes, that friend turns out to be a stranger on the bus.

Rebecca Johnson is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West.

She commutes 12 miles — by bus, of course — to her job in Teton Village, Wyoming.

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April 22, 1923 – January 24, 2022

Charles Leslie Meyer (known to family and friends as Charlie, Les or Chuck, and of course Papa Charlie), age 83, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four children. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Linda; his daughter, Cindy Hubbard and her husband, Jim; his son, Joseph Meyer and his wife, Roshell; his son, Charles Meyer Jr. and his wife, Rosalind; and his son, Ricky Meyer and his wife, Lisa. He is also survived by his sister, Delores Thurman; his brothers, Eddy Minor, Rick Minor, and Jimmy Minor; as well as eleven grandchildren and fourteen greatgrandchildren.

Charles was born October 27, 1938, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation to his parents Aleta Maude Libolt-Meyer (Minor) and Joseph Harlen Meyer.

In approximately 1942, after a hail storm ruined their garden, the Meyer family decided to move to Oregon, settling in Malin.

A few years later, Joseph was drafted into the Army and sent to boot camp before being sent off to war. In Joseph’s absence, Aleta worked in the potato fields side by side with German prisoners while Charles and his sister, Delores, played nearby.

Sadly, Joseph was killed in the war and Charles lost his father in 1945. In 1947 Aleta remarried and Charles lived on multiple different farms around the area. He attended several schools including Coos River, Bandon, and Dora before graduating from Coquille High School in 1956.

Just before graduation, Charles’ luck took a turn for the better when he was set up on a date with Linda Stibitz. In his own words that he took from a song, “he went from a Jack to a King, he played and Ace and won a Queen”. Linda became the Lucy to his Charlie Brown. The two were married May 7, 1957, and went on to have four beautiful children.

Charles worked for Georgia Pacific mill and railroad and Roseburg Lumber. In 1979 he took a job with the Coos County

Road department and after 20 years of service retired in February, 1999.

Charlie was known by his co-workers to be very meticulous in his work. He took a great deal of pride in his job and loved running his brush cutter.

Charlie loved the outdoors, his family fondly remembers spending time with him camping, hunting, and fishing. He was a very gentle and loving man who adored his children and grandchildren.

He spent many happy hours attending their sports games and other activities.

He loved the Lord and served as a Deacon at the First Christian Church in Myrtle Point.

The family would like to extend a sincere and special thank you to Dr. Joshi Sushan, Christian (RN), Darlene (RN), Kayla (RN) and the staff at Bay Area Hospital for the compassionate care and support that they provided for Charlie and his family.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 2 pm at the Dora Cemetery, with a reception following at the Dora Grange. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlie’s name to Wounded Warrior Project, www. woundedwarriorproject.org.

Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service -Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524.

Mary Lou Carlton May 2, 1935 – January 18, 2022

On January 18, 2022, Mary Lou Carlton was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 86 years old. Born in Riverton,

Oregon on May 2, 1935, she remained a resident of Coos County her whole life. She also lived in Remote, Bridge, Coquille, North Bend and Coos Bay, Oregon. She retired from the Coos County School District.

Mary is survived by her husband, Don Carlton; sister, Vettia Maggard; four sons and their wife’s, Rick & Ruth, Randy & Michelle, Rod & Laurie, Rus & Elma Brown; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her deep love and passion for life and others will continue to live on in each of them.

Her favorite pastimes were cooking, gardening, painting, beachcombing, hunting mule deer in Eastern Oregon, and spending time with her family. Faith and family were the center of her life. The family is planning a Life Celebration to honor her life and legacy later this year. Walk gracefully with the Lord until we meet again.

She will be laid to rest at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens in Coquille.

Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice.com

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Vera Mims, 69, of Yakima, WA, passed away January 20, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Brookside Funeral Home, Moxee, WA, 509-457-1232.

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Charles “Charlie” William Weeks lived a long, happy life before passing at the age of 98 on January 24, 2022, in West Linn, Oregon. He left the world the same way he lived his life, surrounded by family.

He was born to Charlie Martin Weeks and Ethel Elmyra (Collins) Weeks on April 22, 1923, at his home in Palmyra, Arkansas.

He served in the Army during World War II, before coming home and marrying the love of his life, Annette Dickey in 1946. The

two moved to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1948. Charlie and Annette were happily married for 48 years.

Charlie worked for Evans Products Company, Menasha, and then retired from Weyerhaeuser Containerboard. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Coos Bay and volunteered at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for many years. Charlie couldn’t sit still and was always working on a new project.

You could often find him fixing something, golfing, or snacking on anything chocolate. Charlie could talk your ear off if you asked for a story, whether that was about growing up in Arkansas with his Red Flyer wagon, or flying to Washington D.C. for Honor Flight, a free trip for veterans. While he didn’t need to be the center of attention all the time, he mentioned on the Honor Flight trip, they treated the veterans like “rock stars”.

After the trip, he proudly

wore his Honor Flight hat for all to see.

Charlie is survived by son, Keith Weeks and wife, Clarice Weeks; granddaughters, Anna, Mara, and Ella; son, Mike Weeks; grandsons, Brenden and Justin; siblings, Dolly Wallace, Virginia Mitchell, Elmyra Phillips; and many members of the local Dickey family.

Charlie is preceded in death by his wife, Annette (Dickey) Weeks; son, David Weeks and his wife, Jeannie Weeks; brother, Leon Weeks; sisters, Sue Spakes and Marie Cash; and his parents.

A graveside service is planned for Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Claude Maxwell “Max” Gilfillan October 18, 1934 – January 19, 2022

A graveside inurnment service will be held for Claude Maxwell “Max” Gilfillan, 87, of Coos Bay, at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Ocean View Memory Gardens.

Randy Martinak will officiate.

Max was born October 18, 1934, in North Bend, Oregon. He was one of thirteen children of John D. and Edna (Lemon) Gilfillan. He was raised and educated in Coos County and had earned an Associate’s degree from SWOCC and was a graduate of the National FBI Academy.

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He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955 as aircrew on B-29’s and B-47’s and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Following his military service, he worked as a brakeman on Georgia Pacific’s railroad in Powers. He was proud to follow in his father’s footsteps working on the railroad.

In 1965, Max began his 27-year career with the Coos Bay Police Department. He began as a patrolman, was promoted to Detective, Lieutenant, then Captain, and retired as the acting Chief of Police.

He loved the out of doors, especially the water.

He spent many summers as a Marine Deputy for the Coos County Sheriff’s Department and when he wasn’t working on the water, he was fishing on it.

He also enjoyed hunting and his weekly poker night.

He was an active member of the USCG Auxiliary, Div. 5, earning Crewperson of the Year in 2006.

Max was a mentor, trainer, and a revered role model to the law

enforcement community.

He was soft spoken and easy going, yet a master at interrogation and polygraph.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Stuart of Coos Bay; son, Steve and Valerie Gilfillan of Utah; daughter, Kathleen and Stuart Pennington of Washington; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, John, Jim, Mel, and Mike Gilfillan; sisters, Carolyn Embree, Rosalie Johnson, Judy Lewis Gilfillan, Lorrie Buckman and Julie Williams; numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Randy Martinak and Jerry Evans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Gilfillan; sister, Patricia Jeter; brothers, Terry and Homer Gilfillan; and mother-in-law, Mary Stuart.

“Say not in grief he is no more, but in thankfulness that he was.”

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DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren OLD FRIENDS IN NEW ROMANCE ADAPT TO UNFAMILIAR DYNAMIC DEAR ABBY: I'm in a new relationship with a man I have known for 30 years. We had our own lives, married others, had kids and then split with our spouses. After all this time, we have finally gotten together and discovered we were made for each other. Neither of us has experienced this intense kind of love before.

My problem is that although he tells me often that he loves me and cannot see his life without me, he never compliments me -- whether I'm dressed up, or just putting on makeup and looking special. I compliment him all the time.

I have low self-esteem and insecurities due to previous abusive relationships. It's not like I want to hear it constantly, but it would be nice to hear it at least once in a blue moon. Also, there are times I don't think he finds me sexy or attractive. How can I express this without embarrassing us both? -NEEDS VALIDATION IN NEW ENGLAND DEAR NEEDS: Have you told this man what you have expressed to me -- that it's hurtful that when you make an extra effort to look nice for him, he seems to ignore it? Is he aware that you suffer from low self-esteem because of previous emotionally abusive relationships?

Honest communication is important, particularly in new relationships, as well as those between partners who have known each other for a long time although not on an intimate level. While the two of you are basking in the flowering of this unexpected passion, you still have to get to KNOW each other.

How he reacts to the conversation and whether he's willing to put forth some extra effort will tell

you everything you need to know about a future with him.

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away three years ago. We were together for one month shy of 32 years, married for the last 16 of them. I was so happy and proud to be "Mrs. P." Since his passing, people have started calling me Miss P., and I'm very upset about it. Abby, my husband died. I am a widow! I'm NOT divorced, and I'm NOT single.

I'm still married -- at least in my heart and mind I am.

Why do people think it's OK to call a widow "Miss" just because her husband is gone? And before you ask, yes, I have mentioned it to them, but some of them keep saying it. Truthfully, I feel like doing what the old AT&T commercial used to say and "reach out and touch someone" (lightly) on the jaw when they do it. Thank you for letting me vent. What do you think about this? -- MRS. P. FOR LIFE DEAR MRS. P.: The term "Miss" applies to a woman who has never married. You have earned your "stripes." If you prefer to be called Mrs. P., that is your privilege. Those who are considerate of your feelings will respect your wishes and extend that courtesy. Give anyone who chooses to ignore your wishes a final warning and, if the person continues to address you as "Miss," give them a wide berth. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

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Ziply Fiber bringing gig-speed fiber to Bandon in February Ziply™ Fiber recently announced plans to build its ultrahigh-speed, 100-percent fiber-optic network to and throughout Bandon starting this month. This construction will enable access to “Gig-speed” or Gigabit fiber internet, and fiber-based phone services to more than 3,000 residences and businesses for the first time ever in the city.

Ziply Fiber’s expansion is part of its $500 million multiyear investment to improve its network and service in both rural and suburban settings throughout its four-state service area and to help bridge the digital divide that many communities like Bandon have endured for years.

“At Ziply, we’ve always believed that you shouldn’t have

to live in a big city to have great internet,” said Harold Zeitz, CEO of Ziply Fiber. “As a Northwest-based company, we’re proud to be investing to bring fiber to communities in our region and Bandon is a vital example of that.

Previously, cities like Bandon tended to be overlooked by national providers when it came to keeping up with the latest internet infrastructure, but we’re definitely here to change that dynamic and to help elevate the connected lives of people every day, and that starts with building fiber in town.”

Pre-construction has already begun, with network design and permitting underway. Residents soon will begin to see trucks and crews in the area running fiber both aerial between telephone

poles, as well as underground.

Ziply Fiber’s goal is always to leave an area in a condition as good if not better than before construction began. If residents notice something has been missed, the company wants to know about it and asks that details be shared at https://ziplyfiber.com/constructioncleanup.

The build will take several weeks to complete and will include installation of network equipment in a new Bandon-based central office that will house the infrastructure needed to run and manage the network specifically for Bandon. The company is excited to connect its first sets of customers in Bandon in late-February.

With no data caps and no

annual contracts for residential users, Ziply Fiber’s construction project comes at a time when more and more families and businesses are looking for fast and reliable internet to support the online needs of daily life in today’s world. Those who wish to check their address for future fiber availability, or who would like to sign-up to be alerted when fiber internet is available at their home or business, can register at https://ziplyfiber.com/Bandon.

Ziply Fiber’s primary service offerings are Fiber Internet and phone for residential customers; Business Fiber Internet and Ziply Voice services for small businesses; and a variety of Internet, networking and voice solutions for enterprise customers. The

company will continue to support Ziply Internet (DSL) customers, and its TV customers in Washington and Oregon. A full listing of products and services can be found at ziplyfiber.com.

Ziply Fiber is local in the Northwest, headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, and has major offices in Everett, Washington; Beaverton; and Hayden, Idaho. Most of Ziply Fiber’s executive team, which consists of former executives from AT&T, CenturyLink, and Wave Broadband, either grew up in the Northwest or have spent the better part of 30 years living here. That local ownership and market familiarity is an important part of the company mindset and culture.

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week joined Senate colleagues to urge President Joe Biden and congressional officials to prioritize the purchase of masks made in the U.S. with U.S. materials.

“Purchasing NIOSH approved N95 respirators and other high-quality masks, such as FDA-authorized surgical masks, made by American workers here in the U.S. advances our shared goals for supporting domestic manufacturing and ensuring a more reliable, consistent supply chain for these essential products. Doing so not only helps to prevent further loss of life, keep our kids in school, and ensure our economy remains open, but it will also ensure that the United States maintains a robust PPE manufacturing capacity so that we are never again in a situation where we must be dependent on foreign-made products, like we were in the early days of the pandemic,” Wyden, Merkley and their fellow senators wrote in their letter to the President.

“We write to share our frustration with the decision to provide members of the U.S. House of Representatives with KN95 masks made in China. We strongly urge you to take clear steps that ensure future mask purchases and orders for other essential products and personal protective equipment (PPE) prioritize products made in the U.S. using U.S. materials made by American workers,” the senators wrote in their letter to the Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton and Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry.

The letter follows Wednesday’s announcement by President Biden that he is following through on his commitment to provide hundreds of millions of high-quality masks at no-cost to Americans, and that the first distribution of masks will come as soon as next week from masks that are currently housed in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). Brown and Baldwin’s letter urges the President to ensure future purchases – including those to replenish the SNS and those to support access to free masks for children – prioritize masks made in the U.S. with

U.S. materials.

Senators Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., led the letters. Along with Wyden and Merkley, the following senators joined the letter to the President Biden: Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sheldon

Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Bob Casey, D-Pa.,

Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

Along with Wyden and Merkley, the Brown/Baldwin-led letter to the Architect of the Capitol and Secretary of the Senate, was joined by Sens. Tammy Duck-

worth, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ed Markey, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Chris Murphy, D-Conn.

Wyden, Merkley applaud President Biden for distributing free masks

Bandon Police Blotter The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Thursday, 01/20/2022: · At 11:46 pm, police responded to the 2900 block of Lincoln Avenue after report of burglary.

Friday, 01/21/2022: · At 11:10 am, police responded to the location of 3rd Street SE and Harlem Avenue SE after

report of a utility problem. · At 1:59 pm, police responded to the 900 block of Oregon Avenue SW after report of found property.

Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022: · At 6:11 pm, police responded to the 55700 block of Highway 101 after report of theft.

Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022:

Monday, Jan. 24, 2022:

· At 2:04 am, police responded to the 56100 block of Prosper Junction Road after report of trespassing. · At 8:46 pm, police responded to the 800 block of Ocean Drive SW after report of trespassing.

· At 12:43 pm, police responded to the 300 block of 9th Street SW after caller reported receiving threats. · At 4:55 pm, police responded to the 400 block of 1st Street SE after report of a suspicious vehicle.

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By Mary Schamehorn In a front page article on July 6, 1922, my grandfather, L.D. Felsheim, owner and editor of Western World, announced that the local newspaper would soon occupy rooms in the First National Bank Building (first picture taken several days after the Fire of 1936).

The article explained that a larger newspaper press and folder would be installed, with other improvements contemplated, making it one of the best country offices in the state.

"Believing this community is on the eve of substantial growth, Western World has leased the room in the First National Bank building now occupied by the Carter millinery store, and is preparing to install more efficient newspaper machinery. Mrs. Carter will move her store to the Rasmussen building on First Street, at present occupied as living quarters by W.R. Littlefield.

"While at Grants Pass last week, Mr. Felsheim purchased a two-revolution Cottrell press, recently in the office of the Daily Courier replaced by a larger Webb press. He also purchased a newspaper folder and a motor with which to drive the machinery.

"Up to this time Western World has been folded each week by hand. The steady growth of the circulation has made this a long, tedious job.

"The press to be installed prints four pages at one time instead of two as at present. The present press will be shipped to Port Orford, having been sold to the Port Orford Tribune.

It will replace a hand press that has been in operation there for probably 40 years.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Felton, who recently purchased the Port Orford paper, are making substantial improvements and they, too, are preparing for the growth that is bound to come to northern Curry county.

"A balcony is also to be built in the new room to increase the floor space.

"The First National Bank building is without question the best building in point of construction in Bandon, if not in the county. It is absolutely fire proof, being constructed entirely of concrete and steel. It has all the modern conveniences including steam heat."

My grandfather was correct. The building did survive the Bandon Fire as evidenced by both the first and the second photos, both of which were taken by my grandmother days after the Fire. In the foreground of the first photo you can see the remains of the city library, with the burning books still smoldering.

In the second photo, the bank building is in the lower right hand corner of the photo, and midway down the other side of the street you can see that the new building for Haga & Church (later Croxall & Perry Grocery and currently owned by the Dave Elliott family) is under construction, and still stands today. It is now for sale for $300,000.

If you can blow up the picture, you can see several other buildings that survived the Fire, including the Stephan Hotel (now Cranberry Sweets), on the left, and in the background Coast Lumber Yard is visible as is the Bob-Otto Court. Behind the Auto Court you can see the tent city that sprang up immediately following the Fire.

The First National Bank building, now known as the Masonic building, houses Spirit of Oregon and The Cobblers Bench.

In 1959 I began working at Western World as news editor, and my office was upstairs on the balcony, which was barely tall enough for me to stand up.

But it was a great job and I loved it. Later, in the mid to late '60s, we moved uptown to the east end of what is now the McKay's Market building.

Rebuilding after the fire The third picture I am sharing was also one of the small photos, taken by my grandmother, that I saw for the first time several months ago after a sibling found the envelope of photos among my late mother's belongings.

This is the Seaside Bakery, started by Paul Stephan, owner of the Stephan Hotel, which survived the Fire. Before it became Cranberry Sweets, it also housed the Post Office for a time after the Fire.

This photo was taken from Second Street, probably near what is now Lloyd's Cafe, but at the time of the Fire was the Dreamland Pavilion.

Soon after the Fire, George Erdman (who was burned out on First Street) bought the property and built Erdman's City Market. * * * People have been wondering why the city did not activate the tsunami siren last Saturday, when the National Weather Service sent out an advisory following an underground volcanic eruption on the island of Tonga.

Because the prediction was the possibility of a one to three foot wave, with no inundation forecast, our police department decided against activating the siren.

A Florence official said they have four tsunami sirens and the last time they were activated was in 2011 following the massive earthquake in Japan.

I later talked with City Manager Dan Chandler who told me that the criteria for activating the siren is when the National Weather Service predicts the inundation of the lowlands or homes along the coastal waterways in this area.

According to the press, most waves in Oregon reached only about a foot or less, with the largest reported swells cresting at 1.5 feet near Port Orford, according to NWS. People are advised that in the event of a major earthquake on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, those in the inundation zone could have only five to 10 minutes to reach high ground before the tsunami slammed into shore. People who are in the inundation zone should evacuate as soon as the shaking stops and not wait for any kind of official notification. If you are not sure if you are in the potential hazard zone, you need to look at the DOGAMI (Department of Geology and Mineral Industries) Inundation Maps, which can be found at www.oregongeology.org or PNSN. org. I believe maps are also available in the city's planning department. * * * I was sorry to learn that my long-time friend Mary Bowman Cullen died Jan. 20 after battling cancer.

Mary was the valedictorian of our 1957 class, and she seldom missed one of our reunions. Her first love, outside of her family, was dancing. She was the daughter of John and Lillian Bowman, and the granddaughter of Neva and Noah Davison, who owned the Bandon Market.

Among her survivors are her sisters, Karen Aumend

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In a front page article on July 6, 1922, my grandfather, L.D. Felsheim, owner and editor of Western World, announced that the local newspaper would soon occupy rooms in the First National Bank Building (first picture taken several days after the Fire of 1936). and Kristy Bowman.

She was predeceased by her parents and her two brothers, Jack and Steve Bowman.

I also learned that Marion Gould, who moved here in 1995 with her significant other David Burns, died from COVID recently at the age of 79. David died last year at the age of 96. * * * Speaking of COVID, I saw that as of Jan. 22 Coos County had reported 2,376 cases since Jan. 1. This pretty much reflects the uptick in cases recorded in most places in the state as the Omicron variant takes hold. * * * A number of customers reported power outages in the Bandon area Friday afternoon. Jim Wickstrom, the hydro-electric supervisor for the City of Bandon, said that an insulator failed at the substation, causing a power outage on Highway 101 from 13th Street south to Bethel Creek Road, nine miles south of Bandon, and on south Beach Loop, Seabird to the highway.

Several people said they had a hard time reporting the outage. When no one answers the city's phone, just stay on the line and you will get a prompt for which key to hit to report a power outage. Dispatch will then contact the city's hydro crew. * * * I learned that the Coos County Sheriff's Office canine Raven was rushed to a veterinarian in the Medford area this week after it was determined he had ingested anti-freeze.

A press release said Raven was called out to a report of a burglary in progress in the Bandon area. The suspect was reported to be in the attic of an occupied residence.

Raven and his handler, Deputy Boswell, deployed into the attic to search for the suspect. Ultimately no suspect was present in the attic, said the release.

"During the search Raven ingested some anti-freeze which had been placed in the attic for rodents. This information was not given to the K9 team prior to deployment."

Several people indicated they wanted to donate to help with Raven's care. The sheriff's office, however, issued a statement saying they have the funds to

cover the accident. "As such we do not want our followers to feel it is their responsibility to take care of this expense. For those of you who continue to ask for our addresses and would like to make donations, with the above information in mind, here are the addresses: Coos County Sheriff's Office K9 project, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, or the Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, 4901 Biddle Road, Central Point, OR 97502. * * * I saw an item on Facebook recently picturing the Neff twins, Trey and Ty, for are a mainstay on the North Medford basketball team.

The seniors are the grandsons of Janice Mauzey Neff and her late husband, Butch Neff, who coached basketball and taught at Bandon in the early 1970s.

Although they look alike, they are actually fraternal twins, with Trey being two

inches taller and one minute older than Ty. * * * I thought I'd seen it all until I saw on KEZI-TV the other night about a Dunes City city councilor removing his jeans at the end of a council meeting last week ... after bribing the TV cameraman, who was covering the meeting, $20 not to show him on TV from the waist down.

I decided to see for myself what actually happened as I felt the TV newscast might be blowing it out of proportion. They weren't!

I found the meeting on line and had to watch a nearly two-hour long meeting until I saw Councilor Rory Hammond stand up, strip down to his boxers and proceed to ask each council what he or she saw.

"Am I wearing briefs?" he asked one councilor.

She said he was. He asked another if he was wearing shorts. He said yes. Then he asked the acting mayor,

who was running the meeting in place of the absent mayor, if he was wearing underwear, and in an exasperated voice, the man said: "I don't care," and adjourned the meeting.

The interesting thing about this, outside of the fact that this was done in front of eight or 10 community members, is that Councilor Hammond participated throughout the meeting and on many issues actually seemed to have a real grasp of important issues. There was absolutely nothing that led up to the rather large (probably 6-2, 230 lbs.) man's decision to remove his pants. No argument. Nothing!

I did learn several things that I found interesting.

Dunes City, a city of 1,237 situated several miles south of Florence, is preparing for the "big one," and the city administrator said they have a supply of body bags and 600 towels, which she pointed out in big bundles in the back of the meeting room.

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Lakers break through for first league win

By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Community College women’s basketball coach Jazmin Bembry missed one of the best halves of the season for the Lakers on Saturday as she hurried back to campus from her best friend’s wedding a night earlier.

But she got to see more of the same in the second half as the Lakers beat visiting Mount Hood 76-62 for their first NWAC South Region win of the season.

“It’s the best game we’ve played all year,” Bembry said.

The Lakers trailed 18-16 through one quarter, but surged ahead in the middle quarters, outscoring the Saints 25-15 in the second and 20-8 in the third.

“Today was a good game of our chemistry building after all those tough losses,” Emma Yazzie said, adding the result shows “hard work pays off.”

The Lakers had a great comeback fall just short in the opener against Chemeketa on Monday and then lost 65-48 at Linn-Benton on Wednesday and entered Saturday’s game 2-7 overall on the season.

But they put everything together against Mount Hood.

“We were playing simple basketball, playing at our tempo,” Yazzie said.

The Saints wanted to run and force the pace. The Lakers did their best to be deliberate and the results were good.

“My favorite stat for the game is we had 19 assists,” Bembry said. “That’s a testament to mak-

ing the extra pass.

“We didn’t force things.”

The Lakers also had balanced scoring. Rakel Williams led the way with 16 points, while Gillian Roybal hit four 3-pointers while scoring 14. Yazzie added 13 more and Desirae Kingery had eight off the bench. Evy Ethington and Kaelynn Teagle added seven points each.

“Everybody contributed,” Bembry said. “That’s pretty big.

It’s good knowing we can all contribute.”

Yazzie had eight rebounds and Kira Ranking six and five other teammates had at least three.

Yazzie also had a team-high six assists, while nine of the 10 Lakers who saw the floor had at least one.

“We did a really good job of finding each other this game,” Yazzie said.

The Lakers shot better than 50 percent overall (31-for-59) and from 3-point range (6-for-11).

Marley Johnson and Kelsey Higgins had 18 points each for the Saints, but needed 40 shots between them to get there and Mount Hood shot just under 39 percent as a team and just 22 percent from 30-point range.

“Our defense really picked up,” Yazzie said.

The win should give the Lakers a boost going into a week with two traditional powers on the schedule — SWOCC visits Umpqua on Wednesday and hosts Clackamas on Saturday.

“I think it’s a great opportunity,” Yazzie said. “The momentum will start building. Our chemistry will start building as well.”

“All we’re trying to do is get better each game,” Bembry said.

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Above: SWOCC's Emma Yazzie tries to get around Mt. Hood defender Salma Slsheba at Saturday's game. Below: SWOCC's Lewanne Brower leads a fast break down the floor.

SWOCC men out to 3-0 start in league play

By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COOS BAY — Riley Grandinetti dug into his memory banks, trying to figure out the last time the Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team had started league play 3-0.

He figures it was nine or 10 years ago.

The Lakers are there again after beating Mount Hood 90-80 in a high-scoring game of runs Saturday at Prosper Hall.

“I’m very happy to go 3-0 this week,” said Grandinetti, the Lakers’ head coach, looking back to SWOCC also beating Chemeketa and Linn-Benton earlier in the week.

“This group is doing well,” he said, adding that the team is working hard in practice and buying into the game plan, whatever that might be given the opponent.

Against Chemeketa to start the week, the Lakers shot lights-out from 3-point range. On Saturday, they went just 6-for19 from behind the arc, but more than made up for it getting the ball inside to Kase Peterson or having players drive to the hoop for their own baskets.

“We are normally a 3-point shooting team,” Grandinetti said. “But we knew we could get the ball into Kase.”

The Lakers felt they had an advantage there against Mount Hood’s interior defense and Peterson responded with a team-best 21 points.

“We did what we were supposed to do,” Peterson said. “Everybody was on. Everybody was unselfish.

“That’s huge. We’re so deep and we’re so good at every position, being able to share the ball makes the defense guard everybody.”

Neo Powell had 16 points for the Lakers, making all nine of his free throws, and Kareem Rowe had 13 points and eight rebounds. Brandt Williams had 10 points and Daxton Dayley and Cade Baker eight each.

Grandinetti said the game shows the maturity of Rowe, whom he considers “one of the best players in NWAC.” “Kareem didn’t have one of his best games, but he’s smart,” Grandinetti said, adding that with the Saints focusing on Rowe, others were able to step up.

SWOCC hit a number of big shots early and led by 13 relatively quickly before Mount Hood surged to take a 45-43 lead.

The Lakers went up by nine again early in the second half before the Saints again rallied to go in front, spurred by fast-break points off SWOCC misses.

But the Lakers had a number of inside baskets in a row to regain control of the game.

“It’s a game of runs,” Peterson said.

“You’ve just got to weather the storm and then our storm is coming.”

And when Mount Hood wasn’t able to get out on the fast break, the Lakers were able to largely contain the Saints in the half-court attack.

“Defense has been one of our best things this year,” Grandinetti said. “We’ve got length in all the positions right now.”

The defense was big in Wednesday’s 82-67 win at Linn-Benton, when the Lakers held the Roadrunners to 40 percent shooting and outrebounded them 46-27.

Rowe had 22 points and 11 rebounds in that win and Baker scored 19 on 8-for-9 shooting including two 3-pointers. Peterson, Onwaja Thomas and Joseph Schulkins added eight points each.

The Lakers are one of just two unbeaten teams remaining in the NWAC South Region standings, the other being Clark (2-0). But no wins come easy and Grandinetti was wary of this week’s games at 1-1 Umpqua on Wednesday and at home against 1-2 Clackamas on Saturday.

Still, after the Lakers suffered close loss after close loss last year, the team is thrilled with its start.

“I’m excited,” Peterson said. “Everybody is way more optimistic this year.”

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Above: SWOCC point guard Neo Powell goes to the hoop at Saturday's game. Below: SWOCC's Kase Peterson works inside for two points against Mt. Hood

High school game recap Marshfield’s boys tuned up for Friday’s huge basketball game against Junction City by beating host Elmira 68-49 on Tuesday to improve to 4-0 in Sky-Em League play.

The Pirates, who are ranked No. 2 in the Class 4A coaches poll, host the top-ranked Tigers on Friday. Marshfield will be trying to avoid last year’s fate, when Junction City won both league games against the Pirates.

Elmira kept pace with the Pirates for one quarter Tuesday by hitting six 3-pointers in the opening eight minutes. But Marshfield pulled away from that 22-22 tie by outscoring the Falcons 20-8 in the second quarter.

Mason Ainsworth finished

with 23 points for Marshfield, while Pierce Davidson had 14 and Monty Swinson 11.

Anton Zaporozets, who had three of the first-quarter 3-pointers, led the Falcons with 16 points. Marshfield limited Elmira to just three 3-pointers after the opening eight minutes.

Friday’s boys game at the Pirate Palace is scheduled for 5:45 p.m., followed by the girls. Marshfield’s boys also host Class 6A Grants Pass on Saturday at 5 p.m.

COQUILLE 58, TOLEDO 45: The Red Devils got their first recent win against the Boomers, breaking open a close game with a big third quarter.

The Red Devils led 18-16 at halftime, but Gardner Scolari hit

four 3-pointers in the third and Coquille surged in front.

Scolari, who did not score in the first half, finished with 19 points and Dean Tucker had 17 for the Red Devils, who improved to 4-2 in Sunset Conference play heading into Thursday’s big game at Bandon , which suffered its first league loss Tuesday at Gold Beach. (Results of Thursday’s game were not available by press time.)

The Panthers, who also beat Coquille last week, lead the league with a perfect 6-0 record.

Gunner Rothenberger had 19 points and his brother, Cooper, 18 for the Boomers, who also lost at Gold Beach on Saturday and have a three-game league

losing streak — all on the road.

GOLD BEACH 54, BANDON 46: The Panthers took the lead at the midway point of the league season by topping the Tigers.

WILLAMETTE 71, NORTH BEND 36: The Bulldogs came up short at Willamette, falling to 0-7 in Midwestern League play.

GIRLS MARSHFIELD 56, ELMIRA 20: The Pirates showed no rust after not being able to play either of their league games last week when they were postponed by opponents with COVID-19 issues.

Marshfield took control early against the Falcons and led easily the rest of the way.

The Pirates have played just two league games, but have a

big one Friday when they host Junction City, which is 3-0 in league play.

Marshfield now has won nine games in a row. Junction City is 4-0 in league play, though the Tigers suffered their last loss to Hidden Valley during the Sky-Em/ Skyline Crossover the day after Marshfield beat the Mustangs.

COQUILLE 74, TOLEDO 31: The Red Devils rolled to another league win — their eighth in a row overall and fifth in league — racing out to a 28-6 first-quarter lead and cruising.

BANDON 53, GOLD BEACH 30: The Tigers tuned up for their big game with Coquille on Thursday by dominating the host Panthers.

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Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The grants can be used for public works wastewater infrastructure projects.

Approximately $11 million will be awarded to Oregon nonmetropolitan cities and counties in 2022. The maximum grant that the city or county can receive for a public works project is $2,500,000. The City of Reedsport is preparing an application for a 2022 Community Development Block Grant from Business Oregon to complete design, engineering and environmental review to relocate an existing sewer force main and replace an aging pump station serving the Forrest Hills area. This project has been identified in the City of Reedsport’s wastewater Facilities Plan published in 2004. It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least 4,230 person, of whom 57.56% will be low or moderate income. A public hearing will be held by the City of Reedsport City Council at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2022, via Zoom and in-person at Reedsport City Hall, 451 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport Oregon. The purpose of this hearing is for the city council to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about the proposed project, how it addresses the needs of low - and moderateincome persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with Community Development Block Grant project funds.

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by February 7, 2022 at 451 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport Oregon or by emailing cdavis@ cityofreedsport.org. Written comments should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the city council in deciding whether to apply.

The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about the city’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at City Hall during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Courteney Davis, Executive Assistant, at 541- 271-3603 x1005 so that appropriate assistance can be provided. Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses in not anticipated as a result from the proposed project.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of ERIC LARRY SUNFIELD, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB00604 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Nancy S. Sunfield has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published January 28, 2022.

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All Bidders must be “equal opportunity employers” and comply with the appropriate provisions of state and federal law. In addition, all Bidders are required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding Workers’ Compensation. Bidder, Contractor, and subcontractors are required to be registered with Construction Contractors Board. Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), all Bidders must certify with their Bids that they have an employee drug testing program in place. If awarded a Contract, Bidder must provide proof of such drug testing program when executed Agreements are returned to Owner. Bidders must prequalify with Owner as specified in the Instructions to Bidders, five (5) days prior to Bid opening.

Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form to the Owner within two working hours of the time for receipt of Bids in accordance with ORS 279C.370. Each Bidder must also submit Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. The Contractor and every subcontractor on the project shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in a manner that is consistent with state law and regulations adopted or guidelines issued in accordance with related acts. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner. No Bidder may withdraw or modify this Bid after the hour set for the receipt of Bids, and thereafter until the lapse of 70 days from the Bid opening.

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Legal Notices Notice of RFP The City of Reedsport will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Construction Manager/General Contractors (CM/GCs), for the seismic retrofit of the existing Police Station, located at 124 N 4th St, Reedsport, OR. All interested contractors are advised to attend a preproposal meeting scheduled for 1:00pm on Thursday February 3rd, 2022 at 124 N 4th Street. This meeting will include a tour of the subject building. Construction costs for this project shall not exceed $2,045,160.00. The proposals are due at 4:00pm on Friday February 18th, 2022. A copy of the RFP will be published on the City’s website www. cityofreedsport.org on January 28th, 2022.

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Published: January 28, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:334878) -----------------------------------------Notice of RFP The City of Reedsport will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Construction Manager/General Contractors (CM/GCs), for the seismic retrofit of the existing Turner Fire Station, located at 2680 Frontage Rd, Reedsport, OR. All interested contractors are advised to attend a preproposal meeting scheduled for 2:15pm on Thursday February 3rd, 2022 at 2680 Frontage Rd. This meeting will include a tour of the subject building. Construction costs for this project shall not exceed $894,600.00. The proposals are due at 4:00pm on Friday February 18th, 2022. A copy of the RFP will be published on the City’s website www. cityofreedsport.org on January 28th, 2022.

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-----------------------------------------City of Reedsport Reedsport, Oregon Arthur Drive Reconstruction ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED PROPOSALS Sealed Proposals for the City of Reedsport - Arthur Drive Reconstruction will be received from contractors registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Addressed to,City of Reedsport Public Works, Attention: Kimberly Clardy at Reedsport City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467 until 2:00 PM local time on Friday, February 11, 2022, at which time the Proposals received will be publicly opened and read. All bids must be clearly indentified and be in a sealed envelope marked “Sealed ProposalArthur Drive.” No proposals will be accepted after this time.The Project is for the reconstruction of: Approximately 815LF of Arthur Dr. starting at the intersection of Longwood Dr. and Arthur Dr. running southeast and tying into the newer section of Arthur Dr. running curb to curb.

Excavate existing road to a depth of approximately 16” and haul away.

Place roadbed Geo fabric.

Place, grade, and compact 3”-0 aggregate road base at a depth of 6” Place, grade, and compact 1”-0 aggregate base at a depth of 6” Place 2 - 2” compacted asphalt lifts with asphalt tack coat between each lift.

Compaction testing will be required per ODOT standards.

The Contractor is responsible for all traffic control.

This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 regarding prevailing wage rates.

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-----------------------------------------ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF BANDON I & I REMOVAL PROJECT REBID Sealed bids for the construction of the I & I Removal Project - Rebid for the City of Bandon (Owner) will be submitted by electronic means only and must be received by 3:00 p.m.

PDT February 17, 2022. The City of Bandon will receive and accept bids ONLY through QuestCDN.com via their electronic VirtuBid™ online bid service. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. The project must be substantially complete 90 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.

Estimated construction cost for the Basic Bid is between $910,000 and $1,120,000. The project consists of the following major items of construction: 1. Basic Bid a. Install inversion lining in approximately 3,820 lineal feet of existing 8-inch to 10-inch sewer lines at various locations within the City’s sanitary sewer collection system. b. Internally reinstate approximately 53 sewer service laterals. Install approximately 44 cleanouts for termination access of new T-Liners for lining of sewer service laterals.

Install inversion lining in approximately 1,032 lineal feet of existing 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch sewer service laterals. c. Repair and rehabilitate approximately 122 vertical lineal feet of manholes with cement lining at various locations as shown on the Plans. d. Remove and replace two (2) existing manholes. e. Provide temporary pumping and bypass sewer lines as required for construction. f. Other work includes manhole frame adjustments, removal of protruding taps, removal and replacement of existing curbs and gutter, removal and replacement of concrete pavement, removal and replacement of asphalt concrete pavement, and landscaping.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. No Bid will be considered unless fully completed in the manner provided in the Instructions to Bidders, and accompanied by a Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid. Per ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership, 1330 Teakwood Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, (541) 269- 0732. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office or online at www.questcdn.com. Complete digital project Bidding

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PDT February 17, 2022. The Bunker Hill Sanitary District will receive and accept bids ONLY through QuestCDN.com via their electronic VirtuBid™ online bid service. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. The project must be substantially complete 60 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. Estimated construction cost for the Basic Bid is between $125,000 and $155,000. The project consists of the following major items of construction: 1. Basic Bid a. Install inversion lining in approximately 940 lineal feet of existing 8-inch sewer lines

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Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. No Bid will be considered unless

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Registering as a Planholder is recommended as Planholder’s will receive automatic notice of addenda and other updates via QuestCDN. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital request information and vBid online bid submittal questions. To access the electronic bid form, download the request documents and click on the online bid button at the top of the bid advertisement page. For this project, prospective bidders must be on the Planholder list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN. com. A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. All Bidders must be “equal opportunity employers” and comply with the appropriate provisions of state and federal law.

In addition, all Bidders are required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding Workers’

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Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form to the Owner within two working hours of the time for receipt of Bids in accordance with ORS 279C.370. Each Bidder must also submit Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. The Contractor and every subcontractor on the project shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in

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Dated this 12h day of January 2022.

Owner: Bunker Hill Sanitary District By: Dan Hinrichs Title: District Attorney Published: January 21 and January 28, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:334563)

This week in Coos County history: January 28 - January 31 100 YEARS — 1921

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Coquille gets a new fire truck Councilman Walker closes a deal in Portland Gets a good bargain for Oldsmobile combination chemical and hose wagon for city

COQUILLE — A.O. Walker, member of the Coquille city council, has returned home from Portland, where he closed a deal for an Oldsmobile fire truck for the city. It is a combination chemical and hose wagon and while it is a $4000 new machine, Mr. Walker was able to get it for the city for $2865. The company had it on hand and did not happen to have any other ready buyers so a good bargain was made.

Coquille now has a hose wagon but it is not power propelled, and the new truck will be a valuable addition to the department. It is not necessary to have an engine in Coquille as there is a heavy water pressure from the city supply.

Coos jail is now full of offenders Sheriff Ellingsen now has 21 in confinement Less than half of that number are charged with moonshining and bootlegging

COQUILLE —The Coos county jail in Coquille is now full, containing 21, the largest number in many months.

Sheriff Ellingsen is looking for overflow space as there promises to be no immediate reduction in his list.

There has recently been a marked increase in various offenses other than moonshining and bootlegging. Someone started the report that the jail was filled with moonshiners and so this morning Sheriff Ellingsen classified the inmates with the following result: Moonshiners—6 Bootleggers—2 Larceny and robbery—8 Game law violations—2 Non-support of wife or children—2 Juvenile offender—1

Necessary because of the increased freshman class Horace Lane employed for the place and will be here Monday to assume position

The large class of new freshmen students who have enrolled in the Marshfield high school has necessitated a new instructor. Horace Lane has been engaged and is expected to arrive in Marshfield tomorrow and will be ready to begin on Monday, the first day of the new term.

Mr. Lane will have charge of classes in science and history.

50 YEARS — 1971 New state park near Sixes to be ready by June PORT ORFORD — Oregon’s newest state park, Cape Blanco State Park, located north of Port Orford, is scheduled to open to overnights campers and day users by June 1, according to Oregon State Park Department officials.

The park encompasses 1,880 acres, including both beach and river access at the mouth of Sixes River. It will accommodate 68 overnight camp sites.

Rolling hills afford a fine view of the beach for miles and the Sixes River, a popular salmon fishing stream will attract many visitors.

According to Harry Luckett, Oregon State Parks Department, North Bend, the overnight camp is the first project to be completed in the park, which was purchased last year. Plans call for leaving the area in its natural state, with trails to be built to afford access to the beach.

Future plans call for construction of a boat launching ramp on the Sixes River and other day use and picnic facilities, he said. Contractor for the overnight park is James and Stritzke Construction Co. Coast of the overnight facility is $318,475.

The park is located on the historic Hughes Ranch settled more than 100

years ago by Patrick Hughes, of County Tyrone, Ireland, who left his native land during the potato famine to seek his fortune in the new world.

20 YEARS — 2001 CB Marine honored, remembered Memorial: Friends, family and the community gather to pay final respects to Lance Cpl. Bryan Bertrand

Even before the clear sound of a piano ringing through the vast Marshfield High School Auditorium officially started Sunday’s memorial services for 23-year-old Lance Cpl. Bryan Bertrand, the proceedings began with conversations in the aisles.

Stories were bantered about Bertrand’s transformation from mischievous boy to American soldier.

Friends, neighbors and those who knew him best were the first to bring out the dichotomy of labels for the Coos Bay Marine, who was among seven who died in action in Pakistan Jan. 9, when their KC-130 refueling plane crashed into a mountain.

The cause of the crash has not been determined.

At Marshfield, Bertrand was enthusiastic but unfocused; energetic but not drawn to academics. In the U.S. Marine Corps, Bertrand became dedicated, curious and eager to learn. In the end, Bertrand took a path that led him to American heroism and to give his life in the line of duty.

“Today, you will hear a story about a young man who grew up with an abundance of energy,” began Principal Arnold Roblan on a stage decorated with wreaths of flowers and a picture of a smiling Bertrand.

That was exactly what they received, the people who filled the Marshfield auditorium and balcony on a cold Sunday afternoon to mourn and to celebrate his life.

Chamber honors outstanding citizens It was billed as a “Night to Remem-

ber,” and for award-winners named at the annual Bay Area Chamber of Commerce community awards banquet, it likely was.

High school student athletes, volunteers and outstanding citizens were honored by the chamber during an evening that also featured the passing of the gavel from outgoing chamber President Greg Stevens, publisher of The World, to 2002 President Timm Slater of the Weyerhaeuser Company.

Representing the Prefontaine Memorial Committee, Bob Huggins announced that Amanda Larsen and Kyle Johnson, both 2001 graduates of North Bend High School, were co-recipients of the 18th-annual award, which is presented each year to an “outstanding student athlete who demonstrates the competitive spirit of the late Steve Prefontaine.

Beve Saukko received the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year Award for her “outstanding accomplishments and tireless work in the community.”

Dick Leshley, chairman of the Chamber’s “Drugs Don’t Work Task Force,” was named the Volunteer of the Year.

Tim Bishop, owner of Bay Area Copier; Jerry Briggs, who owns Little Caesar’s Pizza; and Sam Roth, Century 21 Best Realty, were presented the special President’s Award, cited by Stevens for their work in establishing the very successful Independent Business Operators Committee.

Fred Cassidy, who was for seven years the manager of Weyerhaeuser’s containerboard mill in North Bend, received Citizen of the Year honors.

Benetti’s Italian Restaurant in Coos Bay was named the Chamber’s 2001 Bay Area Business of the Year. Owner Joe Benetti was cited by Slater “for his deep commitment to the community.”

These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.

Police Blotter The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Thursday, 01/20/2022: North Bend · At 11:55 am, police responded to the 1500 block of Union after report of an abandoned vehicle. · At 3:31 pm, police responded to the 1900 block of Broadway Avenue after report of subject with knife making threats. A 34 year old male was charged with assault 4 domestic, domestic menacing, and probation violation. · At 6:10 pm, police responded to the location of Virginia Avenue after report of a hit and run.

Coos Bay · At 8:23 am, police responded to the 300 block of S Cammann after caller reported theft from vehicle. · At 9:12 am, police

responded to the 700 block of S Broadway Street after report of stolen trailer. · At 9:21 am, police responded to the location of 10th and Ingersoll after report of an accident. · At 9:49 am, police responded to the 200 block of N Baxter Street and recovered a stolen vehicle. · At 2:13 pm, police responded to the location of Golden Avenue and 6th Street after report of windows broken on vehicle. · At 2:19 pm, police responded to the 100 block of N Cammann after caller reported trespassing. A 27 year old male was cited with criminal trespass 2. · At 4:50 pm, police responded to the 3200 block of Tremont Avenue after caller reported a driving complaint. A 50 year old male was cited with DUII. Coquille · At 2:53 pm, police conducted a traffic stop at the location of 2nd and Baxter. The driver was cited with driving while suspended. · At 3:51 pm, police

conducted a warrant service at the 100 block of N Adams Street. A 41 year old male was cited.

Reedsport · At 9:59 am, police responded to the 500 block of N 13th Street after report of theft. · At 10:26 am, police responded to the 1100 block of Juniper Avenue after caller reported a stolen vehicle. · At 8:23 pm, police responded to the 300 block of N 4th Street after report of DUI.

Friday, 01/21/2022: North Bend · At 3:06 pm, police conducted a warrant service at the 2200 block of Newmark Street. A 30 year old male was cited. · At 6:56 pm, police responded to the location of Broadway and Newmark after report of vehicle vs pedestrian accident.

Coos Bay · At 9:11 am, police responded to 100 block of 7th Street. A 35 year old male was charged with failure to register as

a sex offender – felony and transported to Coos County jail. · At 9:24 am, police conducted a traffic stop in the location of the 1000 block of S Broadway Street. A 41 year old female was charged with probation and transported to Coos County jail. · At 12:57 pm, police responded to the location of S Wasson and Newmark after report of a hit and run accident. A 41 year old male was charged with failure to perform duties of a driver (with property damage), reckless endangering x 2 and DUII. Subject was transported to Coos County jail. · At 3:56 pm, police responded to the 900 block of Montgomery Ave. A 29 year old subject was charged with 5 counts ID theft, 2 counts fraudulent use of credit card, 5 counts ATT theft 2. A 36 year old subject was charged with 1 count ID theft, felon in possession of firearm and carry concealed weapon.

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Coos County jail.

Coquille · At 1:33 am, police conducted a traffic stop at the location of Highway 42 S near milepost 13.5.

The driver was cited with driving while suspended. · At 12:46 pm, police responded to the 96000 block of Highway 42 S after caller reported subject went around barriers and tore up the grass.

Reedsport · At 11:28 am, police responded to the 700 block of Winchester Avenue after report of theft. · At 6:08 pm, police responded to the 75300 block of Highway 101 after report of a non-injury motor vehicle accident.

Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022: North Bend · At 9:22 am, police responded to the 2200 block of McPherson Avenue after a report of theft. · At 1:00 pm, police responded to the 3400 block of Scott Court on a report of violation of restraining order. Both subjects were

arrested and transported to Coos County jail. · At 3:57 pm, police responded to the 3500 block of Tremont Avenue after report of theft.

Coos Bay · At 9:41 am, police responded to the 800 block of Newmark Avenue after reports of threats. · At 12:34 pm, police responded to the 100 block of N Cammann Street after caller reported trespassing.

A 27 year old male was cited for criminal trespass. · At 12:37 pm, police responded to the 200 block of S Wall Street after report of stolen vehicle. · At 6:11 pm, police responded to the 1000 block of S 1st Street after report of unlawful entry into vehicle. · At 6:40 pm, police responded to the 1000 block of S 1st Street after report of a hit and run accident.

Coquille · At 8:52 am, police responded to the 70 block of N Birch after caller reported found cell phone.

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Mobile crisis program expanding A Mobile Crisis program that has helped hundreds of people experiencing a mental health crisis in Douglas County is expanding.

Adapt Integrated Health Care’s Mobile Crisis team was created through a partnership with the city of Roseburg in January 2019 and was originally funded by a federal Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program grant.

Now, a new Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant obtained by Adapt has allowed the program to expand from 11 hours a day to 17 hours a day.

Additionally, Mobile Crisis now serves all of Douglas County — even the most remote areas.

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Mobile Crisis teams have responded to calls involving suicidal individuals; public disturbances; grief and loss; family disputes; welfare checks; and potentially volatile

police situations. Services provided include crisis counseling, conflict resolution, grief and loss counseling, harm reduction, and connections to mental health services, substance use treatment, primary care and social services.

Law enforcement officers have expressed appreciation for Mobile Crisis because most officers are not trained mental health professionals; before Mobile Crisis, they would often end up taking individuals in crisis to the Jail or the Emergency Department, which was costly and time-consuming.

Now, officers can hand off many of those calls to the counselors and divert those individuals into treatment and services.

Coos Bay seeking committee members The city of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill positions on the Budget Committee and Design Assistance Team.

Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office at City Hall, by calling 541-269-8912, or on the city’s website at www.coosbay.org Applications will be accepted in the City Mangers Office through 5 p.m.

March 8. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews with the City Council.

Budget Committee – Applicants must be a resident of the city of Coos Bay, and they are appointed by the City Council for three-year terms. The meetings are held in April at 7 p.m. There are currently

two openings on the Budget Committee.

Design Assistance Team – The Design Assistance Team acts as an advisory body to the city of Coos Bay Community Development Department, Planning Commission, City Council and Urban Renewal Agency. Members may include any person possessing interest in furthering the betterment of historic, cultural, architectural, natural or artistic resources in the Coos Bay area. Applicants should have knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas: a) local history; b) art, graphics or interior design; c) architecture. There is currently one opening on the committee.

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Adapt, Roseburg police and partners have created a video about Mobile Crisis to educate the community on what it is and how it works. The video can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/adaptoregon.

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Oregon State scientists identify new genus and species of legume, now mysteriously extinct Oregon State University researchers have described a new legume tree from flowers embedded in several lumps of amber recovered from deep within an amber mine in the mountains of the Dominican Republic.

OSU’s George Poinar Jr. and Kenton Chambers placed the 20- to 30-million-year-old flowers in a novel genus and species, Salpinganthium hispaniolanum, in the family Fabaceae.

“The flowers are quite striking with their spreading sepals and petals, along with the 10 extended stamens,” said Poinar, an international expert in using plant and animal life forms preserved in amber to learn about the biology and ecology of the distant past. “While now darkened with age, the petals were probably white, yellow or even pink, which are the

petal colors of the closely related purpleheart tree, whose strong, durable, purplish wood is prized by artists, ship builders, furniture makers and other crafts people.”

Groves of purpleheart trees continue to grow along rivers in tropical rain forests in Central and South America, particularly in the Amazon basin, said Poinar, professor emeritus in the Oregon State College of Science.

Poinar and Chambers, professor emeritus in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, derived the name of the genus from the Greek words for tube, trumpet and flower. The species name is based on the Caribbean island, Hispaniola, where the fossil originated.

“While purpleheart trees are still with us, Salpinganthium trees have disappeared,” said Poinar. “We can only speculate about why these fossil trees have become extinct.”

They could have succumbed to some unique biological and/or physical events, such as the loss of a pollinator, presence of a pathogen or climatic change that ravaged populations throughout their entire range, Poinar said.

Finding their flowers in five separate pieces of amber shows that they were well established in the Dominican amber forest, he added.

Poinar and Chambers placed Salpinganthium hispaniolanum, the latest in a number of flowers described by the authors from Dominican amber mines, in the resin-producing tribe Detarieae; the tribe’s members have sepals and petals dotted with glands.

“Another member of this tribe, Hymenaea, produced the resin that became the world famous Dominican amber,” Poinar said.

The study was published in the Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

The Flat Earth Society.

The Illuminati. QAnon.

Sometimes it seems like conspiracy theories have been multiplying exponentially, especially in this

time of global pandemic.

Why do we gravitate toward conspiracy theories to make sense of the world? What human need do these stories fill? In this

program, we’ll explore some conspiracy theories old and new, famous and obscure. What common themes do they share?

How do they operate as stories and how do they evolve? What’s the difference between a conspiracy

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The Salpinganthium hispaniolanum flower in amber shows a new legume tree that is no longer in existence.

Coos Bay Public Library presents a discussion about Conspiracy Theories on January 24 at 4pm. theory and myth, folklore, and “fake news”? We’ll talk about the mechanics of conspiracy theories as we explore how to determine what’s true, what’s false, and whom to trust.

Jennifer Roberts is a writer, researcher, teach-

er and burgeoning banjo player who lives in Grants Pass with her family and the world’s best dog. She received a PhD in early modern literature from the University of Minnesota and is passionate about the power and potential of sto-

ries to help people connect, change and make sense of the world.

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The packaged meal includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert.

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Ingredients are ready to be cooked. Easy to follow detailed instructions will be provided.

Orders will be available for pick-up from OCCI (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay) on Sunday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Moshow the Cat Rapper coming to Oregon Coast Humane Society The World When you’re in a town of 9,000 people on the coast of Oregon and you need help placing shelter cats in their forever homes, what do you do? You invite Moshow the Cat Rapper to visit, that’s what you do.

Moshow visited the Oregon Coast Humane Society for the first time in August 2021 and created a tsunami of attention for the small shelter located in Florence (coastal pun intended).

“Moshow really put us on the map,” said OCHS Executive Director Elizabeth Thompson.

“With his help we’ve gained followers on our social media platforms, and that’s translated into donations and adoptions from people who had never heard of us before.”

Moshow, who lives in Portland, was featured in the premiere episode of the Netflix series “Cat People.”

With over a million followers among his various “IamMoshow” social media accounts, Moshow was a phenomenon and advocate of all things cat long before Netflix discovered him.

He’s a rapper, an entertainer and an author who’s written six children’s books. Moshow and his wife have five cats of their own, including Black Savage who was adopted from Oregon Humane Society.

During Moshow’s previous

visit, he filmed videos of the shelter’s cats and kittens and started sharing them online. In December, he released his “Cat Drip” video of OCHS cats and it’s been viewed more than 2,200 times on his YouTube channel.

Moshow and his “Cat Lady” fell in love with Florence and OCHS, and they promised to come back to help more animals. Moshow is excited for the chance to help the shelter’s cats again.

In a Facebook post on January 22 announcing his visit, Moshow wrote, “Happy Caturday!!! Great NEWS!!! Next Saturday January 29th at 1:00pm I’ll be at Oregon Coast Humane Society helping all the kitties GET ADOPTED!!!

THAT IS THE NUMBER 1 GOAL!!!! I will also be doing a meet and greet! Come meet some of these awesome kitties and let’s FIND THEM A HOME!!!”

The public is invited to meet Moshow, his wife and the shelter animals from 1 until 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 29. The shelter is located at 2840 Rhododendron Drive in Florence.

OCHS supports over 1,000 shelter animals and 500 community pets through its spay/neuter program, community pet food bank,and emergency medical fund.

Oregon Coast Humane Society is a limited intake nonprofit animal shelter committed to a lifetime of care for animals and their humans.

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Moshow the Cat Rapper enjoying time with kittens during his August 2021 visit to Oregon Coast Humane Society. Moshow is returning to the Humane Society this weekend.

Oregon Zoo welcomes first condor egg of the year The first California condor egg of 2022 arrived at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation over the past weekend, and keepers hope to see more throughout the coming weeks.

The egg arrived Jan. 16 to condor No. 756. She also laid the first egg of 2021, kicking off a record year at the center with 10 chicks raised. No. 756 and her mate, Maluk, are taking turns incubating their newest egg, and if all goes well, it should hatch in March.

“We’re hoping this marks the start of another successful season,” said Kelli Walker, who oversees the zoo’s condor recovery efforts. “With only about 500 of these endangered birds in the world, every egg counts.”

Fourteen condor pairs are currently living at the conservation center, Walker noted, but a number of them have never raised chicks before, and sometimes there is a learning curve.

“The younger condor couples might take a few tries to get it right,” she said. “That’s to be

expected. We’re monitoring all of the nest areas, and will be checking the eggs to make sure they’re developing correctly.”

Visible security cameras from Teledyne FLIR are providing improved views into the nesting areas and 24/7 observation of the condors, helping zoo staff better monitor the health of chicks and parents. For a keeper’s-eye peek at the new egg, go to bit.ly/ CondorEgg. The California condor was one of the original animals included on the 1973 Endangered Species Act and is classified as critically endangered. In 1982, only 22 individuals remained in the wild and by 1987, the last condors were brought into human care in an attempt to save the species from extinction. Thanks to recovery programs like the Oregon Zoo’s, the world’s California condor population now totals around 500 birds, most of which are flying free.

The Oregon Zoo’s condor recovery efforts take place at the Jonsson Center for Wildlife Conservation, located in rural Clack-

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A California condor keeps a close eye on the egg it recently laid at the Oregon Zoo. amas County on Metro-owned open land. The remoteness of the facility minimizes the exposure of young condors to people, increasing the chances for captive-hatched birds to survive and breed in the wild.

Upgrades and new equipment at the center have been made possible through continued support from the Avangrid Founda-

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More than 70 chicks have hatched at the Jonsson Center since 2003, and more than 50

Oregon Zoo-reared birds have gone out to field pens for release.

Several eggs laid by Oregon Zoo condors have been placed in wild nests to hatch.

California condor breeding programs are also operated at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, the Los Angeles Zoo and the Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey in Idaho.

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What: Teen game days When: 2-4 p.m. January 28 Where: Teen area of Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Teens 12-18 are invited to drop-in to play board games.

The Coos Bay Library has a collection of over 200 board games for the community to check out. The collection caters to a wide range of interests and age levels and features traditional board games and cooperative games.

What: Bat Box program When: 10 a.m., January 29 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: The community is invited to help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program.

South Slough Reserve education staff will lead the one-of-a-kind program designed for young people and families. Supplies are provided with one bat box per family or group. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required at https://www. coosbaylibrary.org/build-bat-box-southslough-reserve.

What: Coos Bay Eagles and Bay Area AMVETS Post 10 Chili and Corn bread Cook-Off When: 1-4 p.m., January 30 Where: Coos Bay Eagles, 568 S. 2nd Street You Should Know: Come show off your chili and cornbread makin’ skills. Who will take first place? Organizers are asking for a $5 donation to enter competitions and/or a $5 donation for tasting and your meal. Water will be available, other drinks available to purchase.

What: Children’s story time stopped for now When: 10 a.m. each Wednesday Where: Children’s section of Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: The Coos Bay Public Library announced the story time program would be stopped for several weeks due to the COVID-19 surge. The library hopes to restart the program February 9.

What: Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration When: Runs to February 16 Where: Virtual and at Pony Village Mall You Should Know: To celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday this year, the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County is exhibiting students’ artwork, honoring a community member with the

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Cost for the session is $70.

What: COVID vaccine clinic When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily Where: Pony Village Mall You Should Know: The Oregon Health Authority is sponsoring the ongoing clinic which will have all three approved vaccines available. Anyone age 5 and over is eligible to be vaccinated. Those who have been vaccinated and it has been six months since their second dose are eligible for a booster shot.

What: Teen writers group When: 4-5 p.m., every Thursday Where: Coos Bay Public Library and online You Should Know: Each week will include a writing prompt or game, time to write independently, and an opportunity to share work with the group.

The group will continue to meet until March 31. No experience necessary. The group will meet simultaneously both in-person at the Coos Bay Library and online. Writers wishing to join online should contact jknight@coosbaylibrary. org prior to the meeting to get a code to join virtually.

What: Bat Box program

When: 10 a.m., January 29 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: The community is invited to help create valuable bat habitat and learn more about local bats at a hands-on bat box building program. South Slough Reserve education staff will lead the one-of-a-kind program designed for young people and families. Supplies are provided with one bat box per family or group. Limited space is available and pre-registration is required at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/build-bat-box-south-slough-reserve.

Lilah Bidwell Human Dignity Award and promoting virtual MLK events. The annual student art exhibit in the Pony Village Mall hallway (wear a mask at all times) will feature artwork made by Coos County students inspired by MLK’s legacy of peace and non-violence. Virtual links can be found at https://www.facebook. com/humanrightsadvocatesofcooscounty showcase events, authors, youth book readings and more.

What: Winter Reading Challenge When: Through March 1 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Start the new year off right with a Winter Reading Challenge at the Coos Bay Public Library. Beginning January 1 and continuing through March 1, the all-ages program challenges participants to read, get outside and explore what the Coos Bay Public Library offers. Prizes include a Pottery Company gift certificate, an insulated library bag filled with literary swag, several Lego sets and more.

What: Coos County Odyssey 2022 When: Ongoing started January 1 Where: Sign up at https://runsignup. com/Race/OR/CoosBay/CoosCoun tyOdyssey2022 You Should Know: Coos County Odyssey 2022 is a virtual fitness challenge that takes you 216 miles through Coos County, passing ‘virtually’ through many county towns and scenic locations. Each time you complete an exercise activity such as walking, running, biking, swimming, yoga, dance, paddling, golf, and more, you will advance along the route map, ending at Coos Health & Wellness by the end of April.

What: Local history class at Coos History Museum When: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays through March 9 Where: Coos History Museum You Should Know: This year’s class will focus on 10 different days on the Southern Oregon Coast that had an extraordinary impact on our local history. These historical local events often also made state and national news. Using a narrated slide

What: UnBook Club When: 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday Where: North Bend Public Library You Should Know: The UnBook Club is a book club without assigned reading.

Come tell us what you’ve been reading and leave with new ideas.

What: Little Bites When: Every Tuesday Where: Coos Bay Library via YouTube or Facebook You Should Know: Every Tuesday, Miss Laura presents songs, rhymes, and flannel stories for children 6 or under. Little Bits can be viewed on the library’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

What: Manga Club When: 4-5 p.m., February 9 and March 9 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Geek out on your favorite anime or manga, watch anime, draw, and create cosplay accessories or fan art at Manga Madness. The program, limited to teens ages 12-18. The Coos Bay Public Library has a robust collection of manga and anime for all ages available for checkout at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

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The Chamber Minute: Nominate your favorites The Chamber Minute: Chamber banquet scheduled The annual Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet was set for the last Saturday of January. With the pandemic 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 19.

Besides acknowledging the officers, board mem-

bers, 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.

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

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SKYLINE BAPTIST CHURCH

“A Centered, Biblically Based, Family A Christ C Cn B B m Oriented, O n Dynamic D n m Fellowship” w 3451 Liberty L b y St., S North No h Bend B nd • 541-756-3311 541 756 3311 • www.sbcnb.org www b nb o g (11 block b o k off Newmark N wma k behind b h nd Boynton Boyn on Park) Pa k DavidWoodruff, Tim Young, A Associate D dWood uff SSr. PPastor o -T m Youn o PPastor o Loy Hun Huntzinger, Children’s Director Chadd FFrantz, Youthh PPastor Lo n Ch d n D o - Ch n You o Sunday 9:00am Sunda School.........................................

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Catholic Catholic holy redeemer -north bend

2250 16th St. (West off Broadway)  541-756-0633

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UnityWorldwide WorldwideMinistries Ministries Unity unity by the bay

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

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

2100 Union ~ North Bend 541-751-1633

Lutheran Lutheran Faith lutheran ChurCh Home of Cartwheels: A Christian Preschool 2741 Sherman, Ave., North Bend 541-756-4035

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

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

Reedsport

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Reedsport Christian Church

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

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

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

(541) 269-1821

Presbyterian Presbyterian

2761 Broadway, North Bend  541-756-4844

Coquille

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Baptist Baptist

Pastors: Sam & Lovena Flaherty

www.pcfoursquare.org

2795 Frontage Road in Reedsport Sunday School................................................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship ......................... 10:45 am

Pastor Whiteman 541-271-3756