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Volunteers remove mountains of trash from Topits Park

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Above: David Crandall, parks supervisor for the city of Coos Bay, throws trash into a dumpster while Beth Chu, founder of Oregon Bay Area Beautification, looks on. Right: Ben Chu picks up garbage while carrying his young son during a cleanup day at John Topits Park.

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A growing grassroots effort to clean parks in Coos Bay and North Bend led to 41 volunteers picking up dozens of bags of trash Saturday. Before the two hour cleanup at John Topits Park was completed, the volunteers filled an entire dumpster with trash and removed mounds of garbage from the park. Beth Chu started the organization she calls Oregon Bay Area

Beautification using a Facebook page to encourage others to help clean the parks in the area. "I kind of had a crazy idea when I was postpartum," Chu said. "I started the idea and I managed to hook up with Penny Moloso. So Penny came in and we started doing things, and we did our first activity at Boynton Park. We had 17 volunteers." A second event was held at Boynton Park before the group moved to Topits Park over the weekend, where 41 volunteers

showed up and worked to clean up the park. "I am so pleased," Chu said. She said when she started one of the first people she spoke to is David Crandall, parks supervisor for the city of Coos Bay. On Saturday, Crandall was at Topits Park, picking up all the trash bags and working with volunteers. He said having volunteers help keep the parks clean is a godsend to his short-manned staff. Please see TOPITS, Page A2

North Bend Council votes to reimburse legal fees By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A split North Bend City Council voted 4-2 to reimburse City Administrator David Milliron just over $12,000 in legal fees resulting from an HR investigation. The motion to pay the attorney fees came after two motions to delay the decision failed. The vote was made without sharing much information with the public because state law and city code limit what can be released in HR and personnel matters.

During the council meeting, several members of the public questioned the expenditure, in part because little information related to it was offered. "I feel that it would be appropriate to give an explanation of need for reimbursement rather than just submitting an invoice to be paid," Natalie Ranker told the council. "Perhaps a citizen of North Bend, such as I, do not have the right to ask you for an explanation. However for many years, we have all been made aware that we must watch our

resources closely. Therefore I do not doubt legal expenses are an appropriate city expenditure, but it does not seem right for North Bend to pay over $12,000 for legal reimbursement." "As a taxpayer of North Bend, I can think of better ways we can spend this money," Martha Gregor added. "$12,000 may be a relatively small amount of money, but I can think of the playground equipment it could buy, trees that could be planted and public events that could be supported. That is what comes

to my mind when I think about $12,000. It seems like at the work session this money is being spent on something the council can't agree on.' "Why should the public support legal reimbursement for legal fees when there was no information for what those fees were for," Ken Benetti said. "What if the legal fees were involved to an employee grievance. I feel all such matters involving large sums of money should be transparent." Beth Chu urged the council to

wait on a decision, saying a vote could set a dangerous precedent. "I have no base knowledge and I understand why it needs to be kept quiet," Chu said. "Even if it's not intended to set precedent, it still could. I believe it would be a good idea to pause this, not vote on it tonight, to see if the city council could get legal advice for ensuring it does not set precedent." During a work session the night before the vote, Mayor Please see LEGAL FEES, Page A3

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"It means the world to us," Crandall said. "We're very short-manned in the parks department. When we have volunteer groups come through, it helps. We have 14 parks in the city we have to take care of. It's important to do what we can when he have help. These volunteers make a world of difference." Near the end of the cleanup, volunteers Brenda Jackson and Charlotte Hutt walked back to the entrance of the park pushing a shopping cart with three full bags trash. The women said they found the working shopping cart and the garbage deep in the park. Hutt said she wanted to help out because she loves Topits Park. "I walk the park all the time," she said. "I knew where I wanted to go." Ben Chu joined the event with his children, with one helping pick up trash while he carried the other one. He said he fully supports

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the effort his wife started because he thinks the parks should be clean and beautiful for all to enjoy. "I think it's just needed," Ben Chu said. "These parks are beautiful. Part of it's not having enough manpower or money to keep it up. I have kids, and I want them to be able to enjoy the parks and nature. We're trying to be good examples for them when they're young." Ben Chu said seeing trash around the family's neighborhood led to the cleanup effort. "We live in North Bend, and we'd go on a walk and see trash," he said. "So we got trash grabbers and picked up a whole bag there. So we decided why not see if others would like to help." If you would like to help, follow Oregon Bay Area Beautification on Facebook. The group hopes to have cleanup efforts the second Saturday of each month at different locations in Coos Bay and North Bend.

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Inside: Brenda Jackson, left, and Charlotte Hutt push a shopping cart full of trash they picked up while helping clean John Topits Park. Outside: Trevor Rogers tosses a bag of garbage in a dumpster while volunteering to help clean John Topits Park.

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used in concrete. According to Caltrans, in 2017 alone, the agency used 325,000 tons of cement to upgrade the California highway system. Shifting to low-carbon cement can potentially reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 28,000 tons a year – the amount produced by 6,000 cars. The PLC approval was based on Caltrans-funded research by Oregon State University's (OSU) Jason Weiss, professor of civil and construction engineering and the Miles Lowell and Margaret Watt Edwards Distinguished Chair in Engineering. The research concluded that PLC will work just as well as portland cement for Caltrans projects, while being more climate friendly and costing a bit less. Globally, the production of portland cement is estimated to be responsible for as much as 8% of the carbon released into the Earth’s atmosphere. “Cement accounts for such a high level of emissions because of how extensively it’s used around the world,” Weiss said. “We use 10 times more concrete than any

other building material, and it is becoming more and more urgent in the face of climate change that we reduce the carbon footprint of infrastructure materials.” Weiss explains that cement is usually produced by mining, grinding and heating clay and limestone in industrial kilns to temperatures as high as 2,820 degrees Fahrenheit. The process alters the materials’ chemistry and creates “clinker,” cement’s main component, and also generates large quantities of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The PLC process uses more limestone – up to 15%, or 10% more than ordinary cement – and results in less clinker, with the environmental upshot being a smaller amount of carbon emissions, Weiss said. “Our goal is always to produce better, more sustainable and longer-lasting concrete,” Weiss said. “We don’t want to do research that sits in a book on a shelf. We want to impact standards, specifications and construction practices that move the civil and construction engineering profession forward.” Steve Lundeberg is a researcher and writer for Oregon State University Relations and Marketing. He may be reached at steve.lundeberg@oregonstate.edu

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Replacing the current Coos Bay Library with a new one next to John Topits Park is a terrible idea. There are already two libraries that North Bend and Empire residents have easy access to (SWOCC and North Bend Library), so why add a third library in that area and leave anyone south of Mingus Park with nothing? The new spot is not within walking or biking distance for most CB residents so the new location would only be accessible by car or bus for them. The bus does not run on weekends or in the evening. The main users of public libraries are kids, the elderly, and those with low incomes. This move will make it much harder for those groups to use the library. And justifying the move by saying the current library is in the tsunami zone is a joke. The new location is closer to the ocean and has less hills protecting it. If a full blown tsunami ever reaches the current library's location, it'll wipe out most of Coos Bay anyway, not that it's a realistic threat. Bill Bell North Bend

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I agree with a prior letter regarding "where" the new library should be built. I highly object to the library being built in John Topits Park. The park needs to stay as it is and not have library traffic driving up and down the street. There is a huge empty lot on Ocean Boulevard next to the car dealership that would be perfect for the library as the lot is big enough for the new building plus parking and it does not take away from our access to John Topits Park. It seems that everything was not taken into consideration when the site was picked. Do not remove something of beauty in order to see a nice drawing on paper as opposed to what it would do to devastate John Topits Park. We deserve to be able to visit the park without a building or traffic. I also agree with another letter regarding the huge amount spent on the roof, and, now the council wants to just build another building. Seems to be there are enough empty building in this town that we could figure out how to utilize a building that is currently standing....I am sure I am not the only person to think this way and I am trying to understand 'why' the city Council hasn't addressed this issue instead of just deciding to build a new complex. Sandra Duncan North Bend

Do we need a library?

I am concerned with several issues surrounding the building of a new Library. Libraries used to be a place to go for research and a quiet place to read or write having all the needed information at hand. Now, most

people use the internet from home. From what I can see right now, it is a place for the homeless to hang out and feel safe and protected. I'm on a fixed income and pay a lot of taxes to live here already and don't see why we need two Libraries. If the people that are planning on using it can drive to John Topits Park (again, a place for the homeless), then they could just as easily drive to North Bend and use theirs. Also, the Pony Village Mall is in need of tenants so why not make use of it? From my point of view, there are many available buildings all over town and feel the need to build a new one is far from necessary. Janell Logan Coos Bay No disc golf tourney I live two blocks from John Topits Park and walk my dog there daily. I support a kayak ramp, but must oppose the disc golf tournament. On Saturdays and Sundays, the days on which the tournament will be scheduled, the park trails are busy with people like me walking their dog, families with small children and people on bikes. None of us want our peaceful weekend walk turned into an accident if one of the spotters go unheard and someone gets hit in the head. Joy Newhart Coos Bay

Put the guns away

While on military duty, I was fortunate enough to be deployed overseas. Being sent to the Far East during nominally peaceful times was good duty, even sea duty such as mine. Homeport was in a country friendly to U.S. interests. Once off the base and 'in town,' you would run into small groups of two or three armed civilians on random street corners. They were called the 'neighborhood watch,' too. They weren't concerned citizens though. It was their job, accountable to the party of the president. There was no crime to speak of in this town. In fact, no one dared do anything that would cause them undo notice. If the combined police forces of North Bend, Coos Bay and Coos County can't keep a handle on property crimes, maybe they need more resources. Those resources should not be armed, unaccountable and untrained civilians. If crime in Coos County is such that armed civilians need be employed, then declare a county emergency and deputize them. Otherwise, tell these folks to put the guns away. There is no reason to be armed other than to intimidate. I've seen a society that did that; you wouldn't like it. Dave Reynolds Bandon

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Presidents Day, which originated in the 1880s, will be observed on February 21 this year. The quiz below, from the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, provides an opportunity for you to test your knowledge of America’s presidents and the American presidency. 1. Presidents Day originally was established to honor which president? A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. Thomas Jefferson D. All of the above 2. Only two presidents were among the signers of the Constitution. Which two were they? A. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington and John Adams C. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison D. James Madison and George Washington 3. Which of the following is not specified in the Constitution’s list of crimes that warrant a president’s removal from office on impeachment? A. Treason B. Abuse of power C. Bribery D. High crimes and misdemeanors

Barack Obama B. Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy C. John F. Kennedy and Barack Obama D. Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton 7. Which president served as a Supreme Court justice after his presidential term in office? A. Grover Cleveland B. Calvin Coolidge C. Benjamin Harrison D. William Taft 8. Which document is most responsible for laying out the process by which we nominate presidential candidates today? A. Article II of the U.S. Constitution B. The 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution C. The McGovern-Fraser Commission Report of 1971 D. The Brownlow Committee Report of 1937 9. Two U.S. presidents began life as indentured servants. Who were they? A. Zachary Taylor and James Polk B. Millard Filmore and Andrew Johnson C. Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant D. John Tyler and James Buchanan

4. Of all the presidents, only one had a formal education in political science. Who was that? A. Jimmy Carter B. Harry Truman C. John F. Kennedy D. Woodrow Wilson

10. Which famous historical document is read on the U.S. Senate floor every Presidents Day? A. Declaration of Independence B. George Washington’s farewell address C. Gettysburg Address D. John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address

5. Which president named the president’s residence and workplace the White House? A. John Adams B. Andrew Johnson C. Theodore Roosevelt D. Zachary Taylor

ABOUT THE WRITER Sarah M. Burns is a member of the Ashbrook Center faculty and an associate professor of political science at Rochester Institute of Technology. She wrote this for InsideSources.com. Answers: 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-D, 5-C, 6-A, 7-D, 8-C, 9-B, 10-B

6. Which two U.S. presidents were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? A. Jimmy Carter and

Our border with Mexico teems with contradictions By Laura Pritchett This time last year, I was doing a legal “water drop” on public land close to our border with Mexico, visiting as an unofficial and self-funded reporter to learn more about this local effort. What I found is that volunteers here are the unsung, unseen heroes doing the real work of humanitarian aid — and who, by the very nature of what they do, often prefer to remain silent. We hiked in a remote region of southern Arizona on Bureau of Land Management land, all of us weighted down with backpacks filled with water, and equally weighted with the sorrow of the reality here. More people die in this region than in any other place along the border. The UN agency International Organization for Migration reported that 650 deaths occurred border-wide in 2021, making it the deadliest year they’ve ever recorded. Nothing indicates that 2022 is going to be any better. We placed gallon jugs of water under a plastic tub held down with rocks, and when I stood up, feeling lighter, I still felt weighted by the contradictions of this place. Sure, I know: Living in contradiction and the ability to hold opposing thoughts and emotions simultaneously is a hallmark of maturity, but still, sometimes the contradictions are so extreme that the brain shorts out. Cases in point: Nearby, there’s the hyper-ugly Barry M Goldwater Range, used for bombing practice, and the hyper-beauty of the nearby Organ Pipe National Monument. There’s the beauty and silence of the desert, despite the roar of military fighter jets above. There’s the nearby artsy, colorful town of Ajo, flanked by an enormous

Laura Pritchett open pit copper mine, tailings pile looming alongside. There are the beautiful skeletons of saguaros in the desert, and the very-not-beautiful skeletons of humans. An area of such diverse life. An area of such death. And perhaps the most surreal contradiction of all: The assault on basic human kindness. How did we get to a place where offering shelter or a ride is a crime? A federal crime, with a prison sentence no less? A friend told a story in which she came across a young man on foot on a borderlands back road, and could not drive him to a medical facility, despite his request for her to do so, because she knew she could be arrested for transporting an illegal immigrant. She was already on the Border Patrol’s radar. She could give him water and food and a blanket— legal—but could not give him the ride he asked for—illegal. “You can’t imagine what that’s like,” she said. “To look into another

human’s eyes and say, ‘No, I can’t help you.’” There were tears in her eyes—she had, perhaps, left this man to die, but if she had allowed him in her car, she could have ended up in prison and jeopardized her other work helping migrants, which might result in other lost lives. My head hurt. My heart hurt. This place felt overwhelming. So are the related questions: Was I providing humanitarian aid? Or littering? Should I spend my time doing this small physical act? Or working to elect better politicians? Should I focus on this place so far from my home, or stay local? Why is this crisis on the border so ignored? Why do North Americans seem willing to support refugees from other countries—which I applaud— yet seem so resistant to helping those closest to us, who are also fleeing serious violence, political persecution, drought and hurricanes? Then there are the related issues: aquifers drained near the border wall, wildlife migrations interrupted, the Tohono O’odham peoples split apart, with relatives on the U.S. side not easily able to visit relatives in Mexico as they have since time immemorial. Such a clearly bad situation on so many levels. As I walked back to an old Subaru, my pack much lighter now, my shoulders still felt the weight. I wondered if anyone was watching me— waiting for me to be gone. Waiting for a simple, clear, uncomplicated moment to continue a journey. Laura Pritchett is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to airing Western issues. Her novel Red Lightning is based on human rights issues at the border. She directs a master’s program in nature writing at Western Colorado University. www.laurapritchett.com

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OBITUARIES Helen Louise Thomas January 30, 1926 – January 6, 2022

Helen Louise Thomas was born at home in Olathe, Montrose County, Colorado on January 30, 1926. She passed away January 6, 2022 in her son’s home in Gilbert Maricopa County, Arizona. Her early piano training became a lifetime habit. She played several instruments and accompanied choirs, churches and vocalists. She married Evert Odal Vanderpool on December 30, 1944. They

had two sons, James Ray Vanderpool and Thomas Sherman Vanderpool. She is survived by 69 descendants. Helen graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Zoology in 1960. She began a career in Electron Microscope operation working in the medical research field and semiconductor manufacturing. Helen married John Thomas in 1965 at the Colorado School of Mines. She met her last partner, Herbert Bradley at

a ferry terminal in Mexico. They lived together until his death in 2009. Helen Thomas never met a stranger in her life. She was an accomplished and award winning artist. She loved to travel and had the pictures to prove it. She belonged to several clubs and organizations and spent her quiet time listening to scientific papers. She enjoyed her final years by the sea in her beloved Coos Bay, Oregon.

Tokie Hayano Osborne July 5, 1928 – January 19, 2022

Tokie Hayano Osborne passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 19, 2022, with her husband, Wesley, by her side. Tokie was born in Kumamoto, Japan on July 5, 1928, the youngest of 4 children, all girls, born to Matsu and Masagi Hayano. She was 93 at the time of her passing. Tokie will be laid to rest on February 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM in a private family service at Bandon VFW Cemetery officiated by Pastor Matt Fox of the Bandon Christian Fellowship. Friends and family are invited to a public reception at the VFW Hall, adjacent to the cemetery, immediately after the service, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, where stories can be shared and Tokie's life can be honored and celebrated. Growing up in Japan in the war torn 40s, Tokie's early years were difficult and a struggle. By the time she was 15, schools were closed, and she was put to work in a munition factory. She suffered an injury, leaving a finger permanently disfigured, which would serve as a

constant reminder of the hardships she endured during this trying time. In the early 1950s, Tokie worked as a secretary at the American Army base in Tokyo. This is where she met her first husband, Master Sergeant Walter Wilson. They had their first child, a daughter, Grace, at the Army hospital in Tokyo in 1955. In 1956 the couple was relocated to Fort Ord Army Base on the Monterey Peninsula, California. They had their second child, daughter, Jaine, in 1958. Tokie divorced and in 1965, while bowling in a league, met her soulmate, Wesley Osborne, who was managing a pro shop in Seaside, California. The two had their only child together, a son, Barry, in 1967. In 1969, Tokie and Wes, two daughters and son, moved to Bandon, Oregon. Tokie helped her mother-in-law operate the Bandon Seafood Market for a couple years. In 1971, Tokie was appointed the Bandon Liquor Store by the state. She and Wes, bought a lot in uptown Bandon and had a new liquor store built in 1977. She owned and operated the store until her retirement in 1995. The couple also owned a small cranberry farm which Tokie loved working on. Tokie loved to travel, from Alaska to Mexico, Hawaii to Wyoming and all states between. By plane and RV the two saw most of the western US, but she always made sure she was back at home so that she could watch her

grandchildren play sports. Tokie loved watching sports and especially so, anything that her children and grandchildren played. Tokie had an abundance of talents, likes and hobbies. She bowled in bowling leagues. She took up golf. She did traditional Japanese arts and crafts. She did drawings. She had a wonderful singing voice. She loved to knit, crochet and sew. But as a natural nurturer, her biggest gift was cooking. Tokie became an excellent baker and cook in American cuisine as well as in her traditional Japanese cuisine. She loved cooking and feeding her family where a simple spoken "EAT" would get everyone filling up their plates. Above all, Tokie loved family. Tokie will be missed dearly but her memory will live on in her husband, Wesley Osborne, Bandon; her daughter, Grace Trupp and husband, Rick, Coos Bay; daughter, Jaine Tipple and husband, Jon, Florence; son, Barry Osborne and wife, Lori, Bandon; sister-in-law, Vicki Falke and husband, Dennis, Bandon; five grandchildren, Heather Bell, Mindy Walling, Ricky Trupp, Rocky Trupp and Abigail Osborne; along with eleven greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Tokie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; parents-inlaw, Ernest and Berentha Osborne; and her beloved granddaughter, Amber Marie Waters.

Death Notices Marcia C. Oliva, 75, of Coos Bay died February 13, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com Kristine A. Reese Day, 54, of Carlsbad, CA, formerly of North Bend, died February 12, 2022 in Carlsbad. Local arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Donald C. Carter, 91, of Coos Bay, (formerly of Gold Beach) passed away February 14, 2022 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Margaret Triplett, 93, of North Bend, passed away on February 11, 2022 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

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Abnormally low water this time of year in south coast streams is leaving native fish and redds (fish nests) vulnerable to disturbance. Wild winter steelhead are just starting to spawn while fall chinook fry are leaving their redds and emerging from stream gravel. Biologists surveying wild winter steelhead spawning report an uptick of recreationists driving across creeks and streams and landowners cleaning up native streamside vegetation. This is attributed to the warm, dry weather. Normally at this time of year, water flows would be much higher, and it would be raining. People would not be driving across streams or maintaining streamside vegetation. Flows now are typical of late spring said district fish biologist Steve Mazur. He is concerned about people disturbing

spawning fish and redds that are now being exposed due to low water. Driving across streams can destroy the redds and fry and lower water quality by stirring up silt and gravel. Native streamside vegetation keeps streams cooler, provides cover for the fry, and stabilizes the riparian area. Mazur asks coastal residents and visitors to help preserve wild fish by not driving ATVs or vehicles across streams. He also asks landowners to leave native streamside vegetation. Mazur said winter steelhead spawn in south coast streams until early May. Spawning surveys continue through April. The winter steelhead spawning surveys are a monitoring action included in the newly adopted Rogue-South Coast Multispecies Conservation and Management Plan.

Nonstop flights to Denver returning to airport By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Nonstop flights between North Bend and Denver are returning in a few months. The Southwest Oregon Regional Airport reported Monday that United Airlines is planning to resume flights from the airport to Denver beginning May 8. United is planning to have flights twice a week during what it the typical tourism season, running May 8 through September 28. The flights will be offered Sundays and Wednesday, with flights from Denver scheduled to arrive at 1 p.m., and flights from the coast to Denver leaving an hour later. The Denver Interna-

tional Airport is United's home hub, with connecting flights from Denver going to almost anywhere else in the nation. On the flights to and from the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, United will be flying its Embraer ERJ-175 jet aircraft. The ERJ-175 provides passengers with a full-service

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DEAR ABBY: AI am the mother of three wonderful children. My oldest boy (who is from a previous marriage) is 11. My two younger ones are 2 (a girl) and 7 months old (a boy). My mother-in-law, "Nancy," is the grandma of my two younger ones. She is good to all of my children, except for one thing. Nancy had two daughters and a son, and she has mentioned that she preferred her girls over her boy. Other family members have also mentioned how she plays favorites. She had a favorite child and grandchild before my kids were born. I believe my daughter has now become Nancy's new favorite. She has said it repeatedly, and other people have referred to my daughter as "the new favorite." Nancy used to bring little toys and clothes over for her all the time, but stopped when I told her she needs to bring gifts for all my children if she's going to continue to bring things. She still buys things for my daughter, but leaves them at her house so when I take the children over there, it's filled with little girl clothes and toys. Nancy has been in my life for more than two years now, so that's two years of birthdays and holidays with her. I am noticing that she buys my daughter double what she gets for my other children -- double the items and twice the money she's spending. I have considered buying extra things for the boys to make up the difference, but I don't want my daughter to think I am favoring them. Luckily, they aren't old enough yet to really notice this. Is this something I should address or let go? I have had to address things in the past with Nancy when it comes to the children, and she doesn't take it well. I'm worried that if I do, it will cause problems. -- EQUAL LOVING MOM

DEAR MOM: Your thinking is correct. It WILL eventually cause problems -- unless another child is born who becomes her next "favorite." Talk with your husband about this. If you do, perhaps he will talk to his mother and get her to change her ways. If, however, it doesn't help, you will have to lay down the law. Repeat what you have already told her and make clear that the children will not be visiting her if they are not treated equally. DEAR ABBY: My niece met a guy. Two months later they got engaged. A week after that, she married him. Now, a year later, she wants to have a wedding. Is this proper? Does she just want a big show and gifts? People are laughing about it, and it is not what I was raised to do. Am I wrong in thinking this is an embarrassment to our family? -- PROPER LADY IN NORTH CAROLINA DEAR PROPER LADY: This is not an embarrassment to your family. It is an embarrassment to your niece. The ship has sailed as far as her fantasy about a "big show and gifts" is concerned. If she wishes to throw a party to celebrate her first anniversary (once the rules about gatherings and social distancing have eased), she should go ahead and do it. But I doubt she will receive anything in addition to warm congratulations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA.

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The best cranberries in the world are grown in Bandon Sara Osborne & Sean Doyle For The World

One of the things that makes Bandon beautiful, fabulous, vibrant and unique is the local cranberry business. The industry is part of Bandon’s identity. Cranberry farmers are a valued (and colorful) part of the local culture and economy. Cranberries and cranberry farmers in Port Orford, Sixes, Langlois and Bandon are an integral part of the social fabric that binds people, families and communities on the southern Oregon coast. Unfortunately, cranberry farming in Oregon is currently in decline. Locally there are fewer cranberry farmers, there is less bogland in production and the next generation of Bandon bog men and women are not firmly in place to maintain and expand the vital Oregon coastal cranberry business. The industry needs a boost. Firming cranberry prices will help, but more support is needed for the industry to thrive. Some say Bandon cranberries are the best cranberries in America. We agree! And if we can get cranberry buyers across America (and Asia) to recognize the brand “Bandon Cranberries” as the premier American cranberry (the coolest, funniest, happiest, healthiest berry), then demand will increase, and Bandon cranberry farmers can command premium prices. How can we promote “Bandon Cranberries”, so they fetch premium prices? Branding and marketing. Oregon’s largest company (Nike) and Bandon’s largest employer (Bandon Dunes) uses logos to identify and market their products. The Oregon coastal cranberry industry could benefit from a unifying and identifying brand stamp. A logo to distinguish “Bandon Cranberries” from all the other berries. This brandmark could be displayed on every Bandon cranberry farm, shipping container, package, gift-box, bumper-sticker, label, advert and tee shirt. Every product that utilizes local cranberries could proudly display the “Bandon Cranberries” logo to showcase our premier berries and unique community. How can we establish a logo and unifying brand stamp for the

Bandon Cranberry business? Sara Osborne of Peters’ Cranberries in association with BandonsBestBerries will sponsor a “Bandon Cranberries” Logo Contest with a cash prize. A committee of local cranberry growers and artists will judge the contest, choose a Bandon Cranberry Brandmark and award $1,200 in cash prizes. Peters’ Cranberries and BBB will stamp or stencil the new Bandon Cranberries logo on all goods. (Contest details to follow in Coffee Break). How can hard-working Bandon cranberry farmers avoid being divided, manipulated and underpaid? How can independent berry farmers and larger corporate interests work better together for mutual prosperity? We don’t have all the answers on how to revitalize the Oregon coastal cranberry business, but with help from local artists we will come up with a beautiful, eye-catching Bandon Cranberry logo, for all to use to help build a unified brand. State and Federal money can also help Bandon farmers. The Oregon Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program could potentially pay for a nationwide Bandon cranberry marketing campaign. Oregon politicians could do more. There are elections in November. Are there politicians who will fight for coastal cranberry farmers? Is there a candidate who backs funding for a nearby container loading facility, so “Bandon Cranberries” can be shipped from Charleston? We want to see the Bandon Cranberry industry prosper and grow. Higher cranberry prices will lift cranberry farmers, processors, large interests and the local community. Everyone can benefit from promoting “Bandon Cranberries” and by adopting a unifying logo to identify Bandon berries. We respectfully ask all those who have an interest in Bandon and Bandon Cranberries to participate in the Logo Contest and embrace and utilize the new Bandon Cranberry brand stamp. A symbol of community pride and industry strength to identify, promote and market the best cranberries in America.

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.

Tuesday, 2/15/2022: · At 9:38 am, police responded to the location of Highway 101 milepost 260 after report of traffic hazard. · At 9:50 am, police responded to the 900 block of 1st Street NE after caller

reported fraud. · At 9:54 am, police responded to the 1100 block of Beach Loop Drive SW after report of a civil problem. · At 3:40 pm, police responded to the location of Oregon Avenue SW and 10th Street SE after report of disorderly conduct.

· At 6:27 pm, police responded to the location of Highway 101 milepost 250 after report of traffic hazard. · At 8:41 pm, police responded to the 1600 block of Harvard Street SE after report of a disturbance.

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While looking through a special section in a July 1929 issue of Western World, I came across a photo of the First National Bank of Coquille (first picture), and a great story about the bank. It is so timely this week as the building, now referred to as the Sherwood building, is being torn down brick by brick because it was found to be unsafe following damage in the recent windstorm. Here is the story behind the stately old building, that graced downtown Coquille for over a century. "The excellent conditions that are shown in the bank statements of Coos and Curry counties are in themselves one of the best advertisements for this country. "One of the leading financial institutions and one that has served the public and grown with the country's progress for many years is the First National Bank of Coquille. "This bank bears the distinction of being the first national bank to operate here and the oldest bank in the county operating continuously under one management and stock ownership. "The bank was organized originally in 1903 with a capital of $25,000. Among the prime movers in the original organization were A.J. Sherwood, L.H. Hazard, R.C. Dement, L. Harlocker, I. Hacker and R.E. Shine. These were all local people and stock and management to this date has always been in the hands of prominent local people. Four of the original organizers are still with the bank. These are Messrs. Sherwood, Hazard, Dement and Shine. "In 1910 their business had grown to such proportions that more modern quarters were deemed necessary. The above structure was erected in this year and capital increased to its present figure of $50,000. Some idea of the strength and reliability of this important Coos County institution may be gleaned from looking over their last statement. It shows a capital of $50,000, surplus and undivided profits of more than $33,000 and total resources of more than $700,000. "Officers and directors today are as follows: A.J. Sherwood, president, who has been a resident and identified with the business life of this county since 1883; L.H. Hazard, vice president and general manager, who has safely conducted the affairs of the firm since its inception in 1903; O.C. Sanford, vice president; E.D. Webb, cashier; Bess Maury, assistant cashier. "The management of the bank has great confidence in the future of this country and looks in particular to great future agricultural development. "With more farmers will come more production, more development, more industries and more general prosperity." I found the second photo of the industrial area of the waterfront, taken in the late 1920s, to illustrate an article I found about Standard Oil in the December 11, 1930, issue of Western World. A week earlier an article pointed out that the Standard Oil company had received a permit from the city council to erect a 30x71 fireproof building and an additional 6,000-gallon storage tank for gasoline on their property at Elmira and Second street (Highway 101), which is still at that location today. "The company is discontinuing its scow service on the river and its receiving station (pictured) on the wharf. It may be a bit hard to see, but the Standard Oil facility is to the east of the Nestle's complex, which was later the Moore Mill truck shop. The work on the new building was to be done by local contractor Her-

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bert Brown, who was also mayor in the late '20s and a councilor from 1911 to 1913. He was the grandfather of Judy Brown Densmore, who became the first woman to serve as mayor of Bandon. The article explained that Standard Oil's steel building is now located at the wharf at the foot of Elmira Avenue, and will be torn down with the material used in erecting the new structure on the Second Street property. "The company plans to bring its gas in by tank truck rather than by scow on the river in the future and has chosen this particular time to make the change in order to help the unemployment situation. Mr. Brown will employ between 10 and 15 men." The Goddard family operated the Standard Oil plant for many years, with Donny Goddard taking over when his father, Don Goddard, retired. I learned this week that Donny will soon retire from the business. Surely will be the end of an era for that business. The third picture that I am sharing was part of a feature article I wrote over 40 years ago about Mary (Copple) Cooper, who was still working at Bandon Beauty Shoppe at the age of 82. Here she is fixing the hair of Eloise Bowder; in the background, beautician Nancy Brown is pictured with her customer, Marge Boak. At that time, Mary had been working as a beautician in Bandon for over 50 years, having moved here in 1923 with her husband, Oscar Copple, who owned a barber shop on First street before the fire. The article points out that "in 1929 she started as an apprentice beautician for Beulah Kay, who had a little shop down by the old Westland Hotel on First Street. "At the time of the fire of 1936, Mary had her own shop on the mezzanine of Shindler's Rexall Drug building. After the fire,

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The excellent conditions that are shown in the bank statements of Coos and Curry counties are in themselves one of the best advertisements for this country. and as soon as George and Annie Erdman rebuilt their building on Second Street (now Lloyd's Cafe), Mary and Oscar moved into that building, where her husband and the late Van Spiller ran a barbershop and Mary operated a beauty parlor next door. That was in 1936 and Mary ran her own shop until 1945." You can still see the doors to the shops that opened onto Baltimore Avenue. In 1944, Mary had married Allen Cooper and she went to work for Beulah Kay who had a shop near her Bates Road home. Later Beulah and Denny built the Kay building. Today the building, located just west of Face Rock Creamery, houses several businesses including Bandon Rain and is owned by Heidi Sause. Among other owners of the building through the years were Thelma and Herbert Lindvall and later Don and LaDonna Holman Hinerman. * * * Bandon made the news this week in a website called only in your state, which lets its readers know about excellent weekend getaways, saying "Located on the South Oregon Coast, Bandon is a delight of a town that makes for an excellent weekend getaway in Oregon." It is wonderful free advertising for our community. If you want to view the article, go to www. onlyinyourstate.com/oregon/weekend-getaway-bandon-or. It's a fun piece .... * * * Although I still continue to receive COVID data from both Friends of Public Health and the Oregon Health Authority, I had not seen the latest information as to where outbreaks had occurred in the various schools of Coos and Curry counties. I found that info in the Feb. 9 issue of The

Curry County Reporter out of Gold Beach. By now the info is a bit outdated, as it was from late January, but it still provides a look at where COVID cases are occurring. In Bandon, Harbor Lights Middle School reported seven cases (all students) as of Jan. 26; Ocean Crest Elementary reported 26 cases (all students) as of Jan. 23, and Bandon High School reported 10 cases (all students) as of Jan. 24. Other schools in the area include Pacific High School, with three cases (two students and one staff) as of Jan. 19, and Driftwood Elementary in Port Orford, which reported four cases (three students and one staff) as of Jan. 24. As we near the end of the mask mandates, which are expected to be lifted on or before March 31, it is important to point out that even though the Omicron variant appears to be less serious, I have two friends, both men in their 60s and 70s, who just recently were very ill; one (unvaccinated)

spent four days in the hospital and the other (vaccinated) had a very high fever. It can still cause very serious health problems. * * * I received a press release last week titled "SDA Investments in Rural Oregon Spur Economic Growth and Pandemic Recovery." The USDA Rural Development director announced Oregon's recipients of fiscal year 2021's Business & Industries Loan Guarantees, the B&I CARES Act Program, and Value Added Producer Grant funding. Nearly $35 million in grants, loans and loan guarantees were awarded to Oregon businesses, "bringing much needed relief to local economics exiting a long and challenging pandemic. The recipients range from ranches to renewable energy projects," said the press release. "As part of the Business & Industries Loan Guarantees program, Virk Hospitality Bandon, LLC received $5,000,000 for the

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Basketball: Bandon boys clinch spot in Class 2A playoffs With its second win in three days over Gold Beach, Bandon’s boys basketball team clinched a spot in the Class 2A playoffs and the inside track for a home game in those playoffs. The Tigers beat the Panthers 54-41 on Monday in Myrtle Point in a game to determine seeding for the Sunset Conference league playoffs after the two teams shared the league title. That win came on the heels of an overtime win over the Panthers at home Saturday that forced a tie for the title. “I’m proud of these boys,” Bandon coach Vince Quattrocchi said. “It’s nice to have a 20-win season. Hopefully, we can add to that before basketball season is over.” The first chance to add to the win total comes Friday night, when the Tigers host either the Panthers or Toledo to determine the league’s top seed to the state playoffs. The winner of that game will have a home game in the Class 2A playoffs next Friday, with the winner advancing to the state tournament in Pendleton. Gold Beach hosted Toledo in the second round of the league playoffs on Wednesday (results were not available). Toledo eliminated Coquille in the first round of the playoffs on Monday, beating the Red Devils 49-35 for their seventh straight win. In Bandon’s win over Gold Beach on Monday, Cooper Lang had 14 points, Owen Brown 10 and Eli Freitag nine. Gianni Altman led the Panthers with 17 points, including three 3-pointers as the Panthers tried, but were unable, to claw back from an early deficit. “We had a slow start, but after the four-minute mark in the first quarter we took the lead and never looked back,” Quattrocchi said. “The boys played a good game and weathered a few storms from Gold Beach. Our defense was solid.” MARSHFIELD 69, ELMIRA

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Cooper Lang goes to the hoop. 34: The Pirates beat the Falcons in their regular-season home finale Tuesday to keep alive hopes of a shared Sky-Em League title with Junction City. The Pirates were able to get all 11 players — all seniors — extended minutes. Nine of them found the scoring column, including 19 points from Mason Ainsworth, who was honored before the game for becoming Marshfield’s all-time leading scorer. Monty Swinson added 12 points and Dom Montiel and Pierce Davidson scored nine each. Lucas Ellsworth had six points, Ezra Waterman five, Kaden Weatherston four, Ben Mahaffy three and Maddux Mateski two. The other seniors are Mason Pederson and DJ Daugherty. The Pirates improved to 7-1 in league play heading into a make-up game at Siuslaw on Thursday and the big show-

down at top-ranked Junction City on Friday. The Tigers, who edged Marshfield in their meeting at Coos Bay, 8-0 in league play and have won 15 games in a row. CHURCHILL 85, NORTH BEND 26: The Lancers, who lead the Midwestern League with a perfect 11-0 record, dropped the host Bulldogs to 0-13 in league play for the season on Tuesday. GIRLS MARSHFIELD 40, ELMIRA 11: The Pirates held the Falcons to two or zero points in three of the four quarters to lock up at least third place in the Sky-Em League and guarantee a spot in the Class 4A play-in round. The Pirates, who improved to 6-3, are tied with Marist Catholic for second place, though they finish the season at league-leading Junction City on Friday, while the Spartans play Elmira. Marist

Catholic swept the season series against Marshfield. In the win over Elmira, Charlie Dea had 14 points in her final home game while freshman Ava Ainsworth added eight. Dea is one of three seniors honored before their final regular-season home game, along with Brooklyn Culver and Hannah Folau. CHURCHILL 48, NORTH BEND 28: A few dry spells were too much for the Bulldogs to overcome against the Lancers. “The kids competed hard,” North Bend coach Mike Forrester said. “We had a couple tough stretches.” Trinity Barker had 16 points and Adrianna Frank eight for North Bend. Churchill’s Brooklyn Moody had five 3-pointers and 19 points and Stella Scott added 15 points. PACIFIC 28, POWERS 20: The Pirates beat the Cruisers at Bandon on Monday to earn the

top seed for the Skyline League’s south division after the two teams had shared the division title. Pacific earned a spot in the league tournament, while Powers will need to win a home game to reach the league’s final four. Courtney Phillips had 10 points and Natalie Flowers eight for Pacific. Lauren Stallard and Skylar Thompson scored six each for Powers. Powers played Umpqua Valley Christian, the third-place team in the league’s North Division, on Wednesday (results were not available). The Monarchs, who beat the Cruisers 58-39 in the regular-season finale, beat Camas Valley 53-37 in the first round of the league playoffs on Tuesday. In the other first-round game, New Hope Christian beat Days Creek 34-18 to earn a shot at Yoncalla on Wednesday. Yoncalla was second in the north division.

Marshfield and North Bend swim to district titles Both Marshfield and North Bend captured the boys and coed team titles in their respective district swim meets on Saturday. Both schools also qualified a number of swimmers for this week’s state meets in Tualatin, which will be contested in a different format than normal years, one-day competitions with no preliminaries — all races being timed finals. Marshfield’s boys won the Class 4A-3A-2A-1A District 4 meet at Cottage Grove backed by two individual wins and two relay victories, along with stellar depth. The individual wins came from Markus Kliewer in the 100-yard butterfly in a time of 1 minute and 1.64 seconds and Aaron Hutchins in the 100 breaststroke in 1:07.32, just ahead of teammate Jack Waddington (1:07.63). The breaststroke was the only individual event for both Hutchins and Waddington, who were part of all three relays, which score double at the district and state meet. Marshfield won the 200 medley relay with the group of Hutchins, Waddington, Kliewer and Trey Kirk, finishing in 1:51.32. The Pirates also won the 400 freestyle relay with the

same quartet in 3:37.00. Kirk was second in both distance races, finishing the 200 freestyle in 1:58.87 and the 500 freestyle in 5:28.25. Kliewer was third in the longer race (5:32.46) and Quinton Kloster third in the shorter one (2:08.71), those swimmer all qualifying for the state meet. Kloster also qualified in the 100 backstroke, where he finished second in 1:06.10. Marshfield’s other relay, the 200 freestyle relay with Hutchins, Waddington, Kloster and Trevor Robbins, placed second behind St. Mary’s in 1:40.24 and also qualified for state. Marshfield had a number of other swimmers finish in the top eight, helping score enough points to easily take the team title. Robbins was sixth in the 200 freestyle (2:13.21). In the individual medley, Jonas Batdorff was fourth (2:49.39), Ethan Kirchner fifth (2:54.26) and Brennan Sydnes seventh (3:39.62). The Pirates had four of the top eight in the butterfly, 500 freestyle and backstroke. In addition to Kliewer’s win, Robbins was fourth (1:07.17), Kirchner sixth (1:26.69) and Cole Leep seventh

(1:36.07) in the butterfly. In the 500 freestyle, Batdorff was sixth (6:50.83) and Cale Church seventh (8:10.83). In the backstroke, Gabriel Dresser was sixth (1:26.37), Leep seventh (1:29.51) and Brennan eighth (1:43.77). In addition to the state qualifiers, Church and Batdorff will be relay alternates for the Pirates. Marshfield’s girls didn’t qualify many swimmers for state, while finishing fifth as a team, but did have enough points to lift the Pirates to the combined team crown. Marshfield’s only individual state qualifiers were Allison Wright, who was second in the butterfly (1:04.82) and third in the backstroke (1:06.91); and Kally Haynes, who was third in the 500 freestyle (6:05.37) and fourth in the backstroke (1:09.30). Wright and Haynes combined with Isabelle Hale and Nyssa Haynes to qualify for state while finishing third in the medley relay (2:08.79). Marshfield’s other girls with top-eight finishes were Elizabeth Delgado, who was sixth in the individual medley (2:41.38) and butterfly (1:14.47); and Hale, who was sixth in the

breaststroke (1:22.33). Sara Weatherly will be a relay alternate for the Pirates at state. MIDWESTERN LEAGUE: North Bend won the boys title and finished second for the girls, winning the combined title as well. The only win for the Bulldogs on the boys side came in the 400 freestyle relay, where the quartet of Trenton Parrott, Henry Hood, Finley Cheal and Mavrick Macalino finished in 3:33.08. Macalino and Cheal both qualified for state in two individual events. Macalino was third in the 50 freestyle (22.76) and second in the butterfly (53.23). Cheal was third in the butterfly (55.29) and second in the individual medley (2:04.95). Parrott qualified for state after finishing second in the 500 freestyle (5:32.17). North Bend also qualified for state in the medley relay, with the quartet of Parrott, Cheal, Macalino and Hood finishing second in 1:49.10. North Bend won the team title with its depth. Other top-eight finishes included Beau Parrott finishing sixth in the 200 freestyle (2:34.59), Ian Wakeling finishing fifth

(2:31.52) and Hood sixth (2:32.58) in the individual medley, Wakeling finishing seventh in the butterfly (1:05.87), Hood finishing seventh in the 100 freestyle (55.98), Madden Robertson finishing third (5:57.46) and Brody Wilson seventh (6:30.76) in the 500 freestyle, Parrott finishing fifth (1:08.55) and Robertson sixth (1:11.34) in the backstroke, and the 200 freestyle relay finishing fourth in 1:48.15. Wakeling, Robertson and Julian Hernandez will be relay alternates at state. North Bend’s girls had two individual state qualifiers, including their only district champion, Rebecca Witharm, who won the 500 freestyle (5:39.42). Witharm also qualified for state in the 200 freestyle, where she was second in 2:05.32. Gillian Baxter qualified for state in the breaststroke, where her fifthplace time of 1:16.52 was one of the 12 best among the four district meets. North Bend also advanced two girls relays to state. The group of Abby Woodruff, Baxter, Witharm and Emma Slade was fifth in the medley relay (2:06.13) while the quartet of Slade, Morgan Hoefs, Baxter and Witharm was

third in the 400 freestyle relay (4:05.89). The Bulldogs had four of the top eight in the individual medley, with Baxter taking fourth (2:33.59), Emma Slade fifth (2:41.45), Woodruff sixth (2:43.62) and Brynn Buskerud eighth (2:44.89). They also had four of the top eight in the 500 freestyle, with Hoefs second behind Witharm (5:57.56), Adrianna Delph sixth (6:24.60) and Maryam Qadir eighth (6:42.79). Other top-eight finishers for North Bend’s girls included Hoefs taking sixth (2:16.51) and Sara Slade seventh (2:17.85) in the 200 freestyle, Woodruff taking eighth in the backstroke (1:13.27) and Sara Slade taking seventh in the breaststroke (1:23.37). North Bend was third in the 200 freestyle relay (1:54.70). Relay alternates at state for the Bulldogs include Hoefs, Sara Slade, Buskerud and Kendra Reed. The Class 5A state meet is Friday night at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center, starting at 4:30 p.m. The Class 4A-3A2A-1A meet is Saturday, starting at 4:45 p.m. The Class 6A meet is Saturday morning, with the first event at 10 a.m.

SWOCC men's basketball top Portland The Southwestern Oregon Community College men’s basketball team entered the week hoping to build off the momentum of an 84-76 win over Portland on Saturday that snapped a four-game losing streak in the NWAC South Region. The Lakers rallied after trailing 42-36 at halftime against the Panthers, with Onwaja Thomas and Kase Peterson scoring 14 points each. Joseph Schulkins hit four 3-pointers off the bench and scored 13 points, while Kareem Rowe added 11 in his return from

an injury that had sidelined him during the Lakers’ losing streak. George Sadi, who had much success in the Bay Area for De La Salle North Catholic in the Class 3A state tournament, led Portland with 26 points while Trevon Richmond added 23. The Lakers almost snapped the losing streak a few days earlier, but instead fell to Lane 70-69 when Tyshawn Ford made a shot at the buzzer to give the Titans the stunning win after SWOCC led by 20 at halftime. “We led for 39 minutes and 59

seconds,” SWOCC coach Riley Grandinetti said. Thomas and Daxton Dayley had 16 points each for the Lakers and Cody Nixon added 14. Ford led Lane with 12 points. SWOCC was 4-4 heading into a Wednesday home game against Linn-Benton (results were not available). The Lakers are tied for fifth with Clark midway through the league season, trailing Mount Hood (7-1, the only loss at SWOCC), Lane and Umpqua (62) and Clackamas (5-3).

They are entering a big week with four games in eight days, three on the road. They visit Mount Hood on Saturday and Chemeketa on Monday, host Umpqua on Wednesday and visit Clackamas on Saturday, Feb. 26. WOMEN: SWOCC’s women are 2-5, trying to get back on track after losing to Portland 65-31 when they were outscored 55-18 the final three quarters. Emma Yazzie had eight points against the Panthers for the Lakers, who shot a woeful 21 percent overall and just 1-for-15

from 3-point range. Emily Fortin had 17 points for Portland. SWOCC fell to Lane 79-48 last week. Evy Ethington had 12 points and Yazzie 10 in that setback. Gillian Roybal hit three 3-pointers for nine points. Sierra Scheppele had 17 for the Titans, who lead the South Region with a perfect 8-0 record. SWOCC did win at Clark 69-55 last week, jumping out to a 34-22 halftime lead and holding on. Roybal had 16 points, Desirae Kingery 14 and Ethington 11 in that win.

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1997 GMC 17' BOX TRUCK! Great shape! Complete engine & system checked locally '22 (mechanic contact available). 94,400 miles, $33,000. 541-266-6047

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285 Acres Home, Shop, Modern Accessory bldg., 140+ acres timber, Privacy Plus, $2,000,000 DEW VALLY ROAD 22 acres. Zoned F. Ideal homesite near Bandon Crossings Golf Course, $295,000 Call Fred Gernandt, Broker 541 290 9444 D L Davis Real Estate Bandon -----------------------------------------COASTAL SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Have you been contemplating selling or purchasing real estate? Then do the sensible thing and contact an experienced, professional Realtor. Call Dan Cirigliano, with over 30 years of experience representing clients all along the Southern Oregon Coast. Contact Dan at 541.297.2427, or come by one of the convenient locations. Bandon office at the comer of Hwy 101 & Seabird Drive. The Coos Bay Branch office is at 196 South Second Street. Experience a higher level of service!! -----------------------------------------Real Estate Wanted. Home up to $200,000. No realtors please. 541-572-2859. -----------------------------------------OLD TOWN, HOT LOCATION Commercial 1800 sq ft building. Amazing opportunity MLS: 21187453 $300,000 CENTURY 21 Best Realty,Inc. 325 2nd St SE, Bandon Realtors Licensed in Oregon 541-347-9431 -----------------------------------------FSBO Like New! 3-2, 1960 sq ft, 2 car gar, scaped f/b, trex deck, wood/granite/tile, stnls appls, gas firepl. Ocean trails sub. 2651 Lincoln. $725,000. 530-519-4960.

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Legal Notices Circuit Court of the State of Oregon Coos County Estate of William Daniel Breeden Case No. 22PB00756 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of William Daniel Breeden, Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB00756. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at P.O. Box 442, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97034, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative. Dated and first published: February 4, 2022 Michael A. Breeden Personal Representative Law Office of Julia Rice Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 442 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Phone: (503) 726-5990 Published: February 4, February 11 & February 18, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:335346)

-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN W. FREERKSEN, JR. Deceased. Case No. 22PB01089 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John W. Freerksen III has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C. 243 W. Commercial, PO Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: February 11, 2022 John W. Freerksen III Personal Representative 93673 Canyon Lane Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 404-6260 Published: February 11, February 18 and February 25, 2022 The World & ONPA(ID:335962) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of TIMOTHY L. SILVA Deceased. Case No. 22PB01252 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Connie Clements has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C. 243 W. Commercial, PO Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published February 18, 2022 Connie Clements Personal Representative 3225 Pacific Loop Coos Bay, OR 97420 (503) 724- 6631 Published: February 18, February 25, March 4, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336181)

-----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 21PB11118 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the matter of the Estate of ROBERT WAYNE LITTLE, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ronald L. Sperry III has qualified and been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative, Ronald L. Sperry III c/- o DC Law, McKinney & Sperry, PC, P.O. Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings of this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative. Dated and first published this 18th day of February, 2022. Personal Representative: Ronald L. Sperry III, OSB #091525 DC Law McKinney & Sperry PC PO Box 1265 Roseburg, OR 97470 Telephone: (541) 673-4451 Fax: (541) 673-1202 Published: February 18, February 25 & March 4, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336259) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of PHILLIP RAY WHIPPLE Deceased, Case No. 22PB01183 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CYNTHIA PARRY has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of PHILLIP RAY WHIPPLE are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 3062 Oak St. North Bend, OR 97459, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on February 11, 2022. /s/Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Cynthia Parry 3062 Oak Street North Bend, OR 97459 (541)404-3829 Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@epuerto. com Published: February 11, February 18, February 25 and March 4, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:335915)

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: JULIE ANN LAPRAIM, Deceased. Case No. 22PB00602 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Michelle K. Gallino has been appointed 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 at 165 S. 5th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Karen L. Costello. Dated and first published on February 11, 2022. /s/ Karen L. Costello Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Michelle K. Gallino 165 S. 5th Street, Suite A Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 267-7086 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, PC 895 Commercial Avenue P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 808-0284 Email: kcostello@kcostellolaw.com Published: February 11, February 18 & February 25, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:335947) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of BEATRICE CLARA PETERSON, Deceased No. 22PB00985 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JULIE MARIE BIRCH filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of BEATRICE CLARA PETERSON. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of 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, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 11th day of February, 2022. /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 shmiller@reedsportlaw.com Published: February 11, February 18 and February 25, 2022 The World (ID:335910)

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Legal Notices Legal Notice: On February 8, 2022 the City of Reedsport received a Ballot Title. An elector may file a petition to review the ballot title. The deadline for filing a petition to review the ballot title with the Circuit Court of Douglas County is February 22, 2022. Ballot Title: CAPTION: Increase in Transient Room Tax in Reedsport QUESTION: Shall electors allow a two and one-half percent (2.5%) increase on transient room tax collected in Reedsport? STATEMENT: The City is seeking innovative ways to fund necessary city services in relation to tourism (e.g., streets, tourism-related facilities, etc.) in Reedsport while minimizing the impact to the local rate payer. Considering the significant seasonal increase of travelers, this tax would seek to recapture some of the expense of maintaining these services and other tourism-related facilities that would otherwise fall directly to the local rate payer through property tax collection or fees. The tax increase would provide a minimal increase in revenue from those traveling through the area. If passed this tax would add an additional 2.5% to the already existing 7% tax for a total of 9.5%. The increase is consistent with other cities current rates (e.g., Dunes City, Seaside, Warrenton, etc.) cumulatively this has the potential to generate, around $50,000 annually. These funds would be allocated at 30% to City Services and 70% to fund tourism promotion or tourism related facilities. A “Yes” vote will establish a nine and one-half percent (9.5%) tax to be levied on the gross rent charged for the occupancy of transient lodging in Reedsport. A “No” vote will prevent the local tax increase. Published: February 15, February 18 & February 22, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336086) -----------------------------------------Meeting Notice The Coaledo Drainage District will be holding a virtual meeting via zoom at 4:00pm on Thursday March 3 to discuss the water management plan for the new tidegate. Email natec191@gmail.com for a link. Published: February 18, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336342) -----------------------------------------Notice Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the City of Coos Bay has been filed with the City Elections Officer on February 15, 2022. The ballot title caption is: BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTING/EQUIPPING COMBINED LIBRARY AND 911 COMMUNICATION CENTER. An elector may file a petition for review of this ballot title in the Coos County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2022, under ORS 250.296. Published: February 18, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336385)

Legal Notices NOTICE OF COOS COUNTY PUBLIC LAND USE HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Coos County Planning Commission (March 3, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.) and the Board of Commissioners (March 24, 2022 @ 10:30 a.m.) will conduct public hearings regarding the matter of a proposed amendments to the Coos County Comprehensive Plan Maps (Rezone) and Conditional Use Review. In the event the public will not be able to attend a GoToMeeting will be set up. Please contact the Planning Department for further information. If you are planning to attend in person please keep in mind seating will be limited based on COVID Restrictions at the time of the hearing. ITEM A - File # AM-21-007/ RZ-21- 007- The applicant is Don Crowe, General Manager for Bandon Dunes Resort, as agent for the owners of the subject properties, Bandon Dunes, L.P. and Bandon Resort Properties, LLC. The resort site is approximately 2,140 acres and located in Sections 20, 28, 29, 31, and 32 of Township 27 South, Range 14 West, and in Sections 4, 5, 8 and 17 of Township 28 South, Range 14 West, in Coos County, Oregon, as shown on the attached 2003 Bandon Dunes Resort Master Plan map entitled “2003 Bandon Dunes Resort Master Plan.” This property is located north of the City of Bandon. There are three portions of the proposal: First is to rezone the subzones with the Bandon Dunes Resort Zoning. The request will amend a portion of the Natural Resource Conservation-8 (NR-8) to Natural Resource Conservation-3 (NR-3) subzone to better reflect the intent of the two districts based upon their definition, conservation inventories (Map Amendment) and what is occurring on the ground. The second request is an approval for a second small-scale special- purpose golf course on 32 acres of the rezone area. The NR-3 district will expand the dune land habitat conservation and restoration program implemented in conjunction with the Preserve Golf Course in 2014 (Text Amendment/ Exception). The third and final request is to amend and add uses to the Golf Course/Residential Subzones GR-3 and GR-4. This will allow for the approval of a restaurant as an accessory use in conjunction with a golf course (Pacific Dunes) in the Golf Course/Residential GR-3 subzone and a restaurant as an accessory use in conjunction with the Practice Center in the GR-4 subzone (Text Amendment/Exception). Criteria Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) 4.5 Bandon Dunes Resort Zone Article 5.1 Plan Amendments and Rezones

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Legal Notices Coos County Comprehensive Plan Volume I Part I Coos County Comprehensive Plan Map Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goals & Guidelines Goals 3 Agricultural Lands 4 Forest Lands 5 Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces 6 Air, Water and Land Resource Quality 7 Areas Subject to Natural Hazards 8 Recreational Needs 9 Economic Development 10 Housing 11 Public Facilities and Services 13 Energy Conservation 14 Urbanization 16 Estuarine Resources 17 Coastal Shorelands 18 Ocean Resources ITEM B - Work Session This work session will review changes to Home Occupations and Cottage Industries. These hearings will be held in the Conference Room of the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille, Oregon. A copy of the Staff Report will be available for review at the Planning Department at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.50 per page, viewed online @https://www.co.coos. or.us/planning/- page/ applications-2021-2 or viewed at the Planning Department at any time during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an appointment only. These hearings are open to the public and testimony, evidence, or comments may be submitted either orally or in writing. The Planning Commission would appreciate any written materials be submitted 10 days prior to the hearing date (by February 22, 2021), testimony can be emailed to planning@ co.coos.or.us, mailed to the Planning Department, 225 N. Adams, Coquille, Oregon 97423, or delivered to 60 E. Second, Coquille, Oregon. Please include your signature, printed name and mailing address. All written comments or evidence received prior to the close of the evidentiary record will be included in the evidentiary record. Anyone entering a signed petition(s) into the record is responsible for providing individual notice to the signee(s) of the petition(s). Please be aware that failure to raise an issue prior to the close of the evidentiary record, in person or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision makers an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. An appeal of a Hearings Body decision shall be made pursuant to Article 5.8 of the CCZLDO. Further explanation concerning any information contained in this notice can be obtained by contacting the Planning Staff

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members at (541) 396- 7770, or by visiting the Planning Department Website. This notice was posted, mailed and published. GoToMeeting Information Planning Commission Thu, Mar 3, 2022 7:00 PM 10:00 PM (PST) https://meet.goto. com/127881549 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 3173122 Access Code: 127-881-549 • - Board of Commissioners Thu, Mar 24, 2022 10:30 AM 12:30 PM (PDT) https://meet.goto. com/617744325 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (786) 5353211 Access Code: 617-744-325 Due to COVID-19 Restrictions participants are encouraged to participate through the GoToMeeting platform. The conference room is currently under construction and may have a limited amount of space. Please contact staff if you have any questions. Please email the department at least 24 hours in advance with your email and name so we can track participants and ensure notices are provided. Please log onto the GoToMeeting Platform at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that if there are any technical issues they can be worked through. If you are experiencing technical issues please email planning@co.coos.or.usw and staff will try to assist you through the issues Published: February 18 and March 11, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:336159) -----------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ALEXANDRA ENDERS NAGY has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF VILMA DELIZO ENDERS, Deceased, by the Circuit Court, State of Oregon, Coos County, under Case Number 22PB00532. All persons having a claim against the estate must present the claim within four months of the first publication date of this notice to Brinich & Bertalan, LLP, at 250 NW Franklin Ave, Ste. 101, Bend, Oregon 97703, Attn: Katie Clason, or they may be barred. Additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative or the following-named attorney for the Personal Representative. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: February 4, 2022 BRINICH & BERTALAN, LLP 250 NW FRANKLIN AVE, STE 101 BEND, OR 97703 541-382-4980 Published: February 4, February 11 and February 18, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:335317)

PAID LEGAL NOTICE Agency: USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Meeting: Coos and Curry County Local Work Group Meeting Date: Wednesday March the 2nd Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Contact: For More Information, contact: Katie Woodruff District Conservationist (541) 8248091 katlyn.woodruff@usda.gov Cheyanne Rico Soil Conservationist (541) 8248093 cheyanne.rico@usda.gov Purpose: NRCS is holding a local work group meeting to gather input from farmers, ranchers, state and federal agencies, agriculture and conservation organizations regarding natural resource conservation priorities and opportunities to invest collaboratively in Coos and Curry County. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ wps/portal/- nrcs/detailfull/ or/people/partners/?cid=nrcseprd1300223 The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. A request for accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made 48 hours before the meeting. Please contact (Katie Woodruff at 541824-8091) for arrangements. Published: February 8, February 11, February 15, February 18, February 22, February 25 & March 1, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:334625)

AA Meetings

For those interested in Bandon AA meetings call or visit: (541) 347-1720 aa-district30-area58. org/bandon.htm Following Meetings are held at: Holy Trinity Catholic Church Friday: 12 PM Survivors Group 6 PM Women's Meeting Saturday: 10 AM "The Broad Highway Group" 12 PM Survivors Group Sunday 2 PM Survivors Group Monday: 10 am "The Broad Highway" Group Holy Trinity Catholic Chuch 12 pm Survivors Group Holy Trinity Catholic Church 730 pm Bandon AA Men's Group Bandon Episcopal Church Tuesday 8 pm Bandon AA Bandon Episcopal Church

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.

Friday, 2/11/2022: North Bend • At 12:05 pm, police responded to the location of Broadway and 12th after report of non-injury accident. • At 12:54 pm, police responded to the 3600 block of Broadway Avenue after report of subjects coming on property and dumping their grey water. • At 1:39 pm, police responded to the location of Wall and Broadway after report of vehicle fire. • At 8:44 pm, police responded to the location of 16th and Pine Street after report of two dogs running at large. Owners reunited with dogs. • At 11:14 pm, police responded to the location of Newmark and Ash. A 34 year old male was cited. Coos Bay • At 3:27 am, police responded to the 400 block of 13th Avenue after report of a recovered stolen vehicle. A 20 year old male was charged and transported to Coos County Jail. • At 10:35 am, police responded to the 1000 block of S 2nd Street after report of subject trespassing at location. • At 11:08 am, police responded

to the 1500 block of Newmark Ave after caller reported victim of online scam/possible ID theft. • At 11:38 am, police responded to the 500 block of Central Avenue after report of criminal trespassing. A 38 year old male was charged and lodged at Coos County jail. • At 1:25 pm, police responded to the 300 block of S 2nd Street after report of subject menacing and trying to intimidate customers and employees. • At 5:24 pm, police responded to the location of Newmark and Schoneman after report of non-injury accident. • At 7:24 pm, police responded to the 600 block of S Cammann Street after caller reported theft of packages. Coquille • At 4 pm, police assisted outside agency in the 800 block of N Adams Street. A wanted subject was transported to Coos County jail. Reedsport • At 7:12 am, police responded to the location of the Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge after report of suspicious activity. • At 11:58 pm, police responded to the 700 block of Greenwood Avenue after caller reported harassing phone calls.

Saturday, 2/12/2022: North Bend • At 11:55 am, police responded to the 3200 block of Tremont Avenue after report of criminal

trespassing. A 46 year old male was cited. • At 2:23 pm, police responded to the 2600 block of 11th Street after report of possible attempted burglary. Coos Bay • At 1:40 am, police conducted a warrant service at the location of W Park Roadway Tennis Court. A 50 year old male was cited. • At 3:01 am, police responded to the 1000 Newmark Avenue after caller reported shoplifting just occurred. • At 6:52 am, police conducted a warrant service at the 800 block of S 2nd Street. A 34 year old female was arrested. • At 8:47 am, police responded to the 600 block of Filbert Avenue after caller reported unlawful entry of motorhome, theft of tools and miscellaneous camping equipment. • At 1:11 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Holland Street after report of subject with machete fighting with another subject. A 50 year old male was charged and transported to Coos County jail. • At 4:51 pm, police responded to the 800 block of Newmark after report of transients harassing customers. • At 5:38 pm, police conducted a warrant service at the 700 block of 9th Avenue. A 31 year old female was cited. • At 10:42 pm, police conducted a warrant service at the location of 6th Avenue and Olive Barber

Road. A 42 year old male was cited. Coquille • At 12:42 pm, police responded to the location of 200 W Highway 42 after report of drinking on unlicensed premises. A 38 year old male was cited. • At 1:41 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Highway 42 after report of subject throwing items at vehicles. • At 2:38 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Highway 42 after report of criminal trespassing. A 38 year old male was charged and lodged at Coos County jail. Reedsport • At 2:14 am, police responded to the location of Tides Inn Bar and Grill after report of trespassing. • At 2:41 pm, police responded to the 1100 block of Ranch Road after report of hit and run. • At 4:47 pm, police responded to the Riverbend Mobile Resort after report of suspicious activity.

Sunday, 2/13/2022: North Bend • At 7:06 am, police responded to the 3200 block of Tremont Avenue after caller reported theft of a credit card. • At 11:35 am, police responded to the 900 block of Newmark Street after caller reported theft of item from shed. • At 2:47 pm, police responded to the location of Newmark and Broadway after report of domes-

tic harassment. A 30 year old female was charged and lodged in Coos County jail. Coos Bay • At 12:27 am, police responded to the 1800 block of Ocean Boulevard after caller reported homeless female walked out with merchandise. A 28 year old female was charged and transported to Coos County jail. • At 2:44 am, police responded to the 1200 block of Park Avenue after caller reported possible prowler and noise outside. • At 8:43 am, police responded to the 1300 block of Central Avenue after caller reported burglary to residence and tools stolen. • At 9:05 am, police responded to the 300 block of S 5th Street after report of burglary. A 24 year old male was charged and lodged at Coos County jail. • At 2:18 pm, police responded to the location of N Cammann Street after caller reported theft of firearm from vehicle. • At 4:17 pm, police responded to the 2000 block of Newmark after report of criminal trespassing. A 31 year old male was cited. Coquille • At 2:36 pm, police responded to the 1000 block of N Collier after report of criminal trespassing. Reedsport • At 1:13 pm, police responded to the 2600 block of Ridgeway Court after report of ordinance violation. • At 7:22 pm, police responded to the 600 block of Evergreen Loop after report of suspicious activity.

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This week in Coos County history: February 18 - February 22 100 YEARS — 1921 Lipton to take cargo to Japan Will have about 950,000 feet for Kobi

Oregon Export Company loading vessel named for noted British owner The Sir Thomas Lipton, a sailing vessel which has been lying at Millington for some time, has resumed loading. She was delayed owing to a mixup in the first order. She is now taking special stuff for the Kobe market and will have about 950,000 feet. Capt. Granville is in charge of her. She is owned by the Taylor interests of New York. Mr. Taylor is New York attorney for Sir Thomas Lipton, millionaire English tea merchant and yachtman.

North Bend wins the championship Both teams victorious in the debates last night

Will represent district of Coos and Curry counties for the state championship in May North Bend won the district debate held at the different schools of the county last night and thus gets the district championship. The two winning North Bend teams were composed of

Hobart McDaniel and Mary Dutch, the affirmative team which defeated Coquille at North Bend, and Miss Vella Terry and Wannah Randle, who made up the negative team which won in Marshfield. These two teams will represent the district composed of Coos and Curry counties. Curry county has no debating team, so the district practically is represented only by Coos county.

50 YEARS — 1971 Coos sheriff reports illegal drug arrests high on list COQUILLE — arrests for illegal drugs topped the list of felony violations during 1971 by the Coos County Sheriff’s Department, according to a report released today by Sheriff Tony Zarbano. Alcohol-connected crimes topped the list of misdemeanor offenses for the same period, the sheriff said. The reported listed a total of 280 arrests for felony violations, with misdemeanor arrests totaling 422.

Marshfield High poll shows young people don’t reject ‘basic values’ Young people today haven’t reject-

Unclaimed Capital Credits Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative wants to return unclaimed money. Who are we looking for? Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Inc. is looking for members who have unclaimed capital credit checks issued in 2016 and 2017. The CCEC Board of Directors approved the retirement and issuance of those capital credit checks to members who had electric service with CCEC in 1987, 1988 and 1989. The names of members who have unclaimed capital credits will appear in a special insert within the Curry Coastal Pilot newspaper. The insert will be published at least one time in January, February, March, and April 2022. The list also will be posted to our website at www.ccec.coop/capital-credits.

ed basic values of the American way of life to the extent that publicity for a vocal segment would have us believe. This appears to be the message showing through a survey made by students at Marshfield High School which indicates there probably isn’t such a wide generation gap after all. A large majority of students share most or some of their parents’ beliefs that help guide their lives, according to the survey. More students listed parents as the most respected persons than any other individual and many more think it is important, rather than scorn it. A total of 94 per cent said learning or education is important to them. Nearly as many, 87 per cent, said they could profit from educational opportunities at Marshfield.

20 YEARS — 2001 Fishing crew lands albino crab — twice The odds were about as good as the Patriots winning the Super Bowl and just like the New England world champions, a local fishing crew hit the long-shot — twice. A three-man crew with the 76-foot Charleston fishing vessel Sleep Robber this week brought in a rare catch — a full-sized adult albino Dungeness crab. More surprising, perhaps, is that the same crew said ti brought in its first albino crab of the season three weeks ago. “I’ve never seen one before in my life,” said fisherman Dan Zundel, a member of the crew that caught the pale while crab and has now seen two of the uncommon crustaceans. How rare are the albino crabs? A sign at the Portside Restaurant in the Charleston Boat Basin — where

the crab brings curious looks in its live tank — says they’re one in 150,000. Jean McCrae, a fisheries biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Newport, couldn’t confirm the figure but added they’re rare enough that the department finds out about one only sporadically.

Eagle Scouts making the grade Teamwork leads to shared goal

Six Boy Scouts from the Coos Bay Troop 42 beat the odds when they reached the high rank of Eagle Scout. According to Bob Gunther, chairman of the Eagle Scout Board of Review for the Chinook District, only about 2 percent of all Boy Scouts reach the rank of Eagle. The 18-year-old Scouts — Malcolm Nelson, Loma Laney, Aaron Huff, Ryan Barber, Jason Barber and Ross Adamson — worked together to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. In addition to the six scouts from Troop 42, eight other young men from the Chinook District, which covers Coos and Western Douglas counties, as well as Florence, attained the rank of Eagle Scout last year. Gunther said it was the highest number of Scouts to reach the rank in any one year in the dozen year’s he’s been the chairman. “Last year was a good year … We had a lot of young men complete all their requirements,” he said. “These are the cream of the crop.” Gunther said every few years, a group of boys will band together and help and encourage each other to make it to the Eagle ranking. “The kids from Troop 42 are a classic example,” he said. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School.

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What are capital credits?

Capital credits reflect each member’s ownership in the cooperative. Other businesses and utilities return profits to investors and shareholders. Not us. CCEC is a member-owned notfor-profit cooperative, and we return margins or profits as capital credits to members like you. Members invest in CCEC when they buy power. Each year, after all expenses have been paid, any remaining margins are allocated to members as capital credits in proportion to their electric use.

Contact Us Go to www.ccec.coop/capital-credits to see if your name appears on the list, or if you know the address or phone number of a person or business on the list. If you are not the member listed, you must be legally authorized to claim one of these checks, including checks for members that are deceased. A form is available to fill out on the website. Please provide your name, the listed member’s name and telephone number. A member of our team will contact you as soon as possible. For additional questions, contact us at 541-332-3931 or by email at ms@cooscurryelectric.com. Unclaimed capital credits will be forfeited and reclaimed by Coos-Curry Electric as permanent equity six months after the last published notice.

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Oregon State research uncovers key insight for restoration of globally important kelp forests By Steve Lundeberg Guest Writer

Restoration efforts for kelp forests may be most effective in areas where the bedrock seafloor is highly contoured, research by Oregon State University suggests. The findings, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, are important because kelp, large algae with massive ecological and economic importance around the world, are under siege from envi-

ronmental change and overgrazing by urchins. The study, led by recent graduate Zachary Randell when he was an Oregon State doctoral student, shows that kelp forests in areas with ocean floor ruggedness – scientifically termed substrate complexity or surface rugosity – tend toward stability. There were urchins in kelp forests growing in areas of high substrate complexity, but those urchins did not cause widespread destruction of kelp forests. One hypothesis is

that substrate complexity retains “drift algae” – detached pieces of kelp and other algae – which urchins prefer to eat over live kelp, Randell said. “Kelp forests are declining worldwide due to different combinations of environmental change and lower numbers of the predators that control urchins, like sea stars, cod and sea otters,” Randell said. “More and more kelp forests are transitioning into what are known as ‘urchin barrens,’ an alternative arrangement of the

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efforts of sea urchin predators, such as the captive rearing and release of sea stars,” he said. “The reefs could be constructed as optimal environments for urchin predators and also for urchins and the drift algae that urchins eat.” Another interesting component of the findings, Randell noted, is that urchin density in a healthy kelp forest was often similar to that of an urchin barren; thus the animal that often gets a bad rap as a destroyer of kelp forests may actually be just one piece in a much larger puzzle, he said. "The common practice of culling urchins will decrease grazing rates only in the short term and won’t by itself bring about kelp forest stability,” Randell said. “Urchin removal is likely to be most effective for jump-starting kelp recovery when efforts are focused on high-complexity substrate and paired with other tactics like kelp outplanting.” The U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Navy, the National Science Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans supported this research.

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Chess Tournament

Chess players shine, qualify for state Saturday, February 12, was the first over the board chess tournament for Coquille since the pandemic started. Two years ago, after multiple Coquille players qualified to play in the 2020 Chess for Success State Tournament, the tournament was canceled the day before it was to be held. So once again, scholastic chess players competed in the 2022 Coos Curry Regional chess tournament to determine who will proceed to state this year with hope that the pandemic does not cancel a third year of the state championship. Tournament director Nancy Keller feared that only Coquille players would be attending but was happy to see players from Bandon Harbor Light and Marshfield Junior High attend. It was a small group but there were intense games as players competed for their grade level. Only one high school player is selected from each county and Dustin Herker beat out his fellow teammates Riley Jones, Sawyer Bergstedt and Frank Morse to win 2022 Coos Curry high school champion. Each game last nearly two hours in their section. In the middle school section, Sebastion Newby from Marshfield Junior High was undefeated till the final round. However, he still scored four wins and was the clear overall champion of the section and is the 7th grade champion qualified to attend Chess for Success State Championship. The eighth graders battled it out and ended in a three way tie for Shaleena Crawford, Erik Thrash and Jesus Villegas all scoring three wins and qualifying for the State Championships. For sixth grade, Dane Herker was the lone entry but did get a win against the older middle schoolers and automatically qualified for the State Championships. In the elementary section, Noah Ish-Shalom was undefeated and qualified for the K-3 individual championships. His little brother Ari Ish-Shalom only lost a single game which was to his older brother and beat out the older players and Chess for Success agreed to allow both brothers to represent Coos Curry in the K-3 category. No fourth grade players competed. For fifth grade, Christian Gallagher won his division. The Chess for Success State Championships will be hold at the Portland Expo Center April 8 and 9. Coquille was able to field both an elementary team and middle school team so will be competing in the state team divisions. Chess for Success does not have a high school team division but the Coquille High School team will be competing in the Oregon High School Chess Team state Championships March 4 and 5.

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Top: Noah Ish-Shalom contemplating his next move against his opponent Dominick Servin, Below: Players of the elementary division and entirely made of the Coquille Elementary Team, left to right: Dominick Servin, Demetrio Villagas, Ari Ish-Shalom, Noah Ish-Shalom and Christian Gallagher, Middle: Players of the middle school division left to right: Elijah Goodson, Harlan Morse, Jesus Villagas, Shaleena Crawford, Austin Gallagher, Erik Thrash and Sebastion Newby

Healing hands exhibit opens at history museum

Visit the Coos History Museum starting February 19 for the new exhibit, Healing Hands. The exhibit is located in the mezzanine gallery on the second floor of the museum and will be open through the end of the year. All are welcome to view the exhibit during the museum’s regular hours, Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CHM members are invited to the museum for a free sneak preview on February 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Current membership and registration are required and can be found on the CHM website (cooshistory.org/ events/healing-hands-preview). This membership perk will include light refreshments, access to all museum exhibits, the museum store, and of course, the new exhibit. Attend the member preview for a behind the scenes look at the creation of Healing Hands and help the CHM usher in a new year of exhibits and museum fun! Healing Hands will explore the history of medicine in Coos County. The exhibit will feature a large sampling of the various establishments, people, tools, and continuing indigenous traditional medicinal practices that contributed to the health of Southern Oregon Coast communities since the 1800s. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the second oldest historical society in the state. For information about the society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@ cooshistory.org.

Sinko named to president’s list at Gonzaga University Chephren Sinko of Myrtle Point earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga is routinely recognized among the West’s best comprehensive regional universities. Gonzaga offers over 75 fields of study, 24 master’s degrees, four doctoral degrees in one college and six schools.

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What: Healing Hands exhibit When: Opens February 19 Where: Coos History Museum You Should Know: A new exhibit, Healing Hands, will open at the museum. The exhibit is located in the mezzanine gallery on the second floor of the museum and will be open through the end of the year. Healing Hands will explore the history of medicine in Coos County. The exhibit will feature a large sampling of the various establishments, people, tools and continuing indigenous traditional medicinal practices that contributed to the health of Southern Oregon Coast communities since the 1800s.

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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: Spanglish When: Noon-1 p.m., March 2 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the event will be on Zoom You Should Know: Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register at https:// bit.ly/3bihvqB

What: Food and Literature distribution drive When: 3-5 p.m. February 26 Where: Mingus Park You Should Know: The Movement for People’s Democracy will host the event, giving away food and literature to those in need. People are asked to take what they need and leave what they can. Things needed include canned food with pull tops, water bottles, granola bars, dried fruit and disposable masks. What: Sawdust Theatre auditions When: 2 p.m., February 27 and 6:30 p.m., February 28 Where: Sawdust Theatre, Coquille You Should Know: After being closed for two years, the Sawdust Theatre is coming back. The show will be the same one that was scheduled for 2020. The “Lost Mine on Budd Creek” or “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.” They are planning to have the first show June 3. Additionally, they need volunteers to help off-stage, so please come by at any of the auditions and they can get you started. What: Friday Game Day When: 2-4 p.m. Fridays in February Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Teens 12-18 are invited to drop-in to play board games at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program will utilize the Coos Bay Public Library’s collection of board games. The Coos Bay Library has a collection of over 200 board games for the community to checkout. The collection caters to a wide range of interests and age levels and features traditional board games and cooperative games. What: Star paper circuits When: Began February 7 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: kids age 8 and up can pick up a light up star kit at the Coos Bay

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. Public Library which they can make at home using paper circuits. Paper circuits allow kids the opportunity to explore basic electricity and engineering concepts by using special maker tape and LED lights. The kits, which were designed by Brown Dog Gadgets, are part of the Coos Bay Library’s efforts to provide STEM programming throughout the community. Each kit contains a pattern for a star, 2 LED lights, a cell battery and maker tape for the project. 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: 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: Manga Club When: 4-5 p.m., 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. What: Community Yoga with Kelli When: 6 p.m. March 9 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the event will be on Zoom You Should Know: This virtual Community Yoga Class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures, and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This FREE class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event at https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR

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Grabinsky leads college Local Students Earn Degrees from George Fox University team to chess title

The University of Texas at Dallas chess teams earned the top spots in this year’s Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup, which was held virtually Feb. 5-6. The UT Dallas Team B earned first place in the U2200 Division while Team A finished in second place in the U2400 Division. Team B was represented by both chess team players and club members: IM Ivan Schitco, GM Razvan Preotu, GM Joshua Ruiz, Wilson Farris, and Chris Vazquez. Team A consisted of IM Guillermo Vazquez, IM Rahul Peddi, IM Aaron Grabinsky, from Coquille, (with an impressive 8/9 points), and NM Thomas Kung. The KCF University Cup drew 146 collegiate teams this year from five different continents. This is the first time the UT Dallas chess team and club competed together to achieve international collegiate titles. The UT Dallas Chess Team now is preparing to play in the collegiate President’s Cup tournament, which is known as the Final Four of Chess. The event will be held April 2-3

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Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University in the fall of 2021. The university hosts its main commencement ceremony in the spring but hosts a midyear commencement event for those who complete their degree in December. George Fox University is classified by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best National University.” More than 4,000 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, Ore., and at teaching centers in Portland, Salem and Redmond, Ore. George

Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs, degree-completion programs for working adults, and 19 masters and doctoral degrees. Among those who graduated were: Jordyn Knowlton, from Coos Bay, with a master of education; Angela DeSarro, from Florence, with a master of arts in teaching; Sonny Goodnature, from North Bend, with a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling; and Laura Means, from North Bend, with a master of education.

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