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OHA monitoring four people for Ebola JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media

Public health officials in Oregon are monitoring four people who recently visited the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Regions in each of these countries are currently

experiencing outbreaks of Ebola virus disease.

There is low risk for people in Oregon, according to the Oregon Health Authority.

What is Ebola?

Ebola Virus Disease is a rare and deadly disease in people and

nonhuman primates, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which states on its wesbite that the viruses that cause EVD are located mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. People can get EVD through direct contact with an infected animal (bat or nonhuman primate) or a sick or dead person

infected with Ebola virus.

Ebola virus disease is caused by an infection with a group of viruses within the genus Ebolavirus.

Oregon monitoring The OHA and local public health departments said they have been in contact with these individuals,

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who are considered “persons under monitoring,” since they arrived in the state earlier in March. The goal of this contact is to determine their risk, if any, of being exposed to Ebola and ensure their safety, as well as the safety of their families

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Bandon announces final three superintendent candidates

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After a Spring Break with cold and wet weather, Jaden Marmon, left, and Crystal Marmon took advantage of sunny and warmer weather to spend some time on the playground. The sisters played together as they took advantage of all the equipment at Oak Street Park in North Bend.

Coos County announces 28th virus death ZACK DEMARS The World

Coos County health officials announced Thursday another county resident has died with COVID-19.

The individual was a 56-year-old female with underlying conditions who’d been hospitalized with the virus, according to Coos Health & Wellness.

That case joins a 74-year-old

female with underlying conditions whose death was announced Wednesday, bringing the county’s total number of deaths from COVID-19 up to 28.

The Oregon Health Authority reports the county as having an additional virus-related death due to a discrepancy between the agencies’ classification methods.

In total, Coos County has reported nine virus-related deaths in

March.

“Its the highest count in one month,” CHW Spokesperson Dr. Eric Gleason said. “There was a tie, two months were six, and this is nine.”

Fortunately, vaccinations are continuing to expand in Coos County. On Wednesday, CHW announced it’d be moving forward to open vaccine eligibility to the state’s next group, which includes

many with underlying conditions and other vulnerable populations.

“We are moving fairly well through the portion of population we were trying to target,” Gleason said. “There has been a significant decrease in individuals coming to the events as of the last week and a half, throughout the county.”

With the newly expanded eligi-

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BANDON ─ The Bandon School District has announced the final three superintendent candidates.

One of these finalists will go on to replace outgoing superintendent Doug Ardiana, whose last day is June 30.

“I feel great about it,” said Angela Cardas, school board chair, regarding the candidates. “We’ve worked down from a total of 32 applicants for the position from all over the United States.”

Steve Kelley from the Oregon School Board Association helped the school board narrow down the applicants. Cardas added that a team of representatives, comprised of individuals from the Bandon community, school district and school board, went over candidate information which also led to the final three.

According to a press release from the district, the candidates are Allen Barber, Ryan Feefauver and Shauna Schmerer. “…Barber has worked in the Eagle Point School District since 2007,” the release stated. “He has held a variety of roles, including middle and high school principal (and) human resource director for eight of those 14 years.”

Barber has a master’s degree in music from Western Kentucky University and received his adminis-trative credentials from Southern Oregon University.

Keefauver currently works as principal at Irrigon Junior and Senior High School. He previously worked as the assistant principal at Hermiston High School from 2011 to 2015.

“Prior to becoming assistant principal, Keefauver was a math and science teacher at (Hermiston High School),” the release said. “Keefauver received his master’s degree in educational administra-tion from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Ariz.”

The final candidate, Schmerer, has been the superintendent and principal of the Almira School District in Washington state since 2007.

“Before arriving in Almira, she was a literacy facilitator for the Central Valley School District in Spokane Valley, Wash.,” the release said. “Schmerer received her master’s degrees in educational administration and school counseling from Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash.”

From here, the final candidates will undergo background and reference checks throughout the next week before arriving Thursday, April 8, for “A Day in the District.”

“The school board will split up and have lunch with them and have a 45-minute interview with each,” Cardas said. “Then (there will be) a tour of the district… In the evening, the community can meet them.”

Information about the evening meet-and-greet will be announced

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Southwestern Oregon Community College is thrilled to announce that student Jordyn Tippett has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

This accolade comes on the heels of her being selected for the All-Oregon Academic Team.

Having moved to Coos Bay four years ago, at Southwestern, Tippett has been heavily involved in college life. She’s a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, serves as vice president of the TRIO Student Support Services Club, as well as being a peer mentor and tutor for the program. After graduating this spring, she will continue her education transferring to Western Oregon University where she will study psychology and business.

Tippett shares, “I aspire to become a counselor and provide comprehensive

services to my rural community. My plan is to receive my degree in counseling, so I can create a new cohesive and alternative style to counseling. I want to be a strong professional and supportive matriarch to guide others to their best life.”

Southwestern offers many opportunities for students to excel through clubs and support groups. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degreegranting colleges, helping them to grow as scholars and leaders.

For information on Phi Theta Kappa at Southwestern email amy.smith@socc.edu or nicole.freim@socc.edu.

TRIO Student Support Services is a federally funded program that provides select students with free academic support services designed to help them succeed in college and prepare for their next

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the country near the Ugandan border. The outbreaks are limited to small areas of each country and are not in large population centers.

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and the community.

“We want to make sure these individuals have the support they need to monitor their health, stay in contact with public health officials and safely get help with medical services if it comes to that,” said Richard Leman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Health Security, Preparedness and Response at the OHA Public Health Division.

Ebola cases As of March 24, Guinea has reported 18 Ebola cases and nine Ebola-related deaths. The Guinea outbreak is centered in Nzérékoré Prefecture, which is in the southern region of the country near the Liberian border.

Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 12 Ebola cases and six Ebola-related deaths. The outbreak in DRC is in North Kivu Province, which is in the eastern part of

Travel warnings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Level 3 travel warnings for the affected regions in both countries, recommending people avoid nonessential travel there.

Beginning March 4, CDC has required all airlines to supply contact information for all U.S.-bound travelers who have been in Guinea or Democratic Republic of the Congo in the last 21 days — the largest known incubation period for Ebola.

U.S.-bound travelers who have been in affected countries are routed through six international airports: Dulles in Washington, D.C.; John F. Kennedy in Queens, NY; Newark Liberty in Newark, NJ; O’Hare in Chicago, IL; Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta, GA; and LAX in Los Angeles, CA. Upon arrival, they are interviewed to determine if they are symptomatic and

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The All-Oregon Community College Academic Team, a part of the national All-State Community College Academic Team program, recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Students are nominated for the All-Oregon Academic Team by their college administrators. Phi Theta Kappa – the community college honor society – along with community college presidents and community college state associations sponsor AllState Community College Academic Team ceremonies

in 38 participating states.

Selection as a Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar is based on scores the student earns in the All-USA Academic Team competition. This program is sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and is administered by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

The Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizes 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars with nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually.

Each scholar also receives a commemorative medallion.

“The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has a long history of providing financial assistance to outstanding students at community colleges,” said Jane Hale Hopkins, president of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “We are proud to partner with Phi Theta Kappa and make it possible for deserving students to achieve their educational goals.”

to confirm their contact information.

If they are symptomatic, they will be offered medical evaluation.

CDC shares information for travelers from affected regions whose itineraries include Oregon. That way, public health authorities can contact these travelers and

ensure they know symptoms to watch for and how to receive prompt medical evaluation if they become ill with symptoms consistent with Ebola.

Next steps OHA and local public health officials also are reaching out to international

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non-governmental organizations with services in the affected countries to request early notification for any volunteers traveling to Oregon after they work in those areas.

In addition, OHA and local public health officials are contacting community-based organizations in Oregon to

help the persons under monitoring with language access and other support services.

For more information visit • CDC: Ebola Virus Disease page • OHA Ebola Virus Disease page https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ ebola/resources/virus-ecology.html

Hazard mitigation grants available The Oregon Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to helping state and local governments mitigate against natural hazards. The office has made approximately $60 million in FEMA state hazard mitigation grants available to Oregon communities, including local governments, tribes, state parks, schools, public utility commissions and some private nonprofit organizations. July 1 is the application deadline.

After wildfires and other disasters, mitigation funds

may be used to help communities rebuild stronger and safer. Examples of mitigation actions include planning and zoning, floodplain protection, property acquisition and relocation or public outreach projects surrounding identified natural hazards.

“From wildfires to droughts to ice storms to the looming Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, Oregon faces an incredibly diverse set of hazards,” said Andrew Phelps, director of Oregon Office of Emergency Management. “While we cannot eliminate each hazard, through hazard mitigation we can strengthen our infrastructure, proactively address existing vulnerabilities, and take personal actions to reduce risk and keep ourselves

and our communities safe.”

Mitigation planning is a key process used to break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction, and repeated damage. FEMA requires state, tribal and local governments to develop and adopt natural hazard mitigation plans as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for Hazard Mitigation Assistance projects.

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Flood Mitigation Assistance Flood Mitigation Assistance provides funding to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribes and local communities for projects and planning that reduce or eliminate long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program.

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the Pre-Disaster Mitigation program. The BRIC program assist states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribes and local communities in implementing a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation program. BRIC grants may fund planning or projects and provide opportunities to raise public awareness about reducing future losses before disaster strikes. The program supports communities through capability and capacity building; encourages and enables innovation; promotes partnerships; enables large projects; maintains flexibility; and provides consistency.

Potential applicants may speak with a state hazard mitigation officer to schedule a time to answer questions or provide guidance.

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bility, the county’s vaccination events have been filling up quickly, Gleason said.

As more of the general population becomes eligible for a vaccine, Gleason said the county would begin transitioning away from its current waitlist system, and turning to a collaborative effort with local hospitals for a more centralized vaccine scheduling process. Details on that effort have not yet been released.

There’s also some cause for cautious optimism among Coos County’s virus case count, Gleason said.

“So we’re moving down from where we have been over the last few weeks which is a cause for cautious optimism on our side, but we also know that we’re in Thursday of Spring Break,” Gleason said Thursday.

“And we always have small outbreaks that could possibly be something that we don’t

really know what’s going to happen.”

Still, Gleason said the county couldn’t be confident about moving out of the extreme-risk category until it was solidly through spring break, and the gatherings and virus spread that may bring.

“Spring break is probably one of the things we are watching more than anything, because we know, we’ve seen in our numbers from the beginning of this that large gathering kind of activities, holidays, things like spring break, have a tendency to cause spikes in numbers,” he said.

According to the state’s weekly ZIP code data Wednesday, Myrtle Point continues to see a spike in cases, with 11 new cases between March 14 and 21 bringing the 97458 area’s total to 104 since the pandemic began.

Coos Bay’s 97420 ZIP code saw 36 new cases for a total of 807, and North Bend’s 97459 area saw 22 for a total of 389.

Bandon’s 97411 area saw 4 new cases for a pandemic

total of 73, and Coquille’s 97423 saw 4 for a total of 123.

Reedsport reported 5 cases for a total of 124. Port Orford reported two for a total of 17, Gold Beach reported 11 for 128 and Brookings reported 21 for a total of 21.

Where are vaccines available?

Several different sites across the region are administering vaccine doses, and not all use the same waitlist information, so health officials say it may be necessary to attempt multiple sites simultaneously to get a dose most quickly.

“Try anyway you possibly can to get a vaccine,” Gleason said earlier this month.

“We don’t care how you get it, as long as you have a way to actually receive it.”

In Coos County, Coos Health & Wellness is maintaining a vaccine waitlist, which it uses to invite eligible residents to vaccination events put on by the agency and other health partners.

CHW invites people to events in the order they

became eligible, meaning health care workers and the oldest individuals are at the top of the list.

Sign-ups are available online at cooshealthandwellness.org/.

In Reedsport, the Lower Umpqua Hospital District has established a call center for vaccine pre-registration.

Only those who are currently eligible for the vaccine can call 541-271-2175 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and more information is online at www. lowerumpquahospital.org/.

Other locations in Reedsport are also offering vaccines, and the Douglas County Public Health Network is coordinating some mass vaccination events.

Instructions on signing up for those events, and information about signing up with other providers, is available online at douglaspublichealthnetwork.org/index.php/ covid-19-vaccination-information/.

Curry Health Network is continuing to distribute COVID-19 vaccine doses to county residents in phases

1a and 1b, which includes health workers, educators and those over 65. The hospital network is keeping waitlists for anyone, in any group, interested in receiving a vaccine, online at www. curryhealthnetwork.com/ education.

Several pharmacies are administering vaccines separately. Each has its own policies, but is bound by the state’s guidance, meaning those who are currently eligible for vaccines can sign up for appointments.

Bay Area Hospital is offering some vaccine doses.

Appointments can be made online at https://www.bayareahospital.org/.

Coquille Valley Hospital is also offering some vaccine doses, and appointments can be made online at www. cvhospital.org/expandedvaccineclinic/.

In Bandon, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is offering appointments, and more details are online at https://southerncoos.org/.

Safeway pharmacies at multiple locations are administering doses in Coos

County. Appointments can be made online at www. mhealthappointments.com/ covidappt.

Walmart has begun administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www.walmart.com/COVIDvaccine.

Bi-Mart pharmacies at some locations are administering vaccines. Appointments can be made online at www.bimart.com/pharmacy/ covid-19-vaccine.

Fred Meyer is administering vaccines at some locations. Appointments can be made online at www. fredmeyer.com/rx/covid-eligibility.

North Bend’s Broadway Pharmacy has begun taking appointments for a limited supply of doses. A sign-up form is at the top of the pharmacy’s website at rxbroadway.com/.

Some Health Mart pharmacies, which have locations in Reedsport and Gold Beach, are administering vaccines.

Appointments can be made online at www.healthmartcovidvaccine.com.

On March 23, three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay. All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night. These deer were shot and left to waste.

Oregon State Police Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 - March 21. It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John Cooper. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at; TIP Hotline: 1-800-

452-7888 or *OSP (677).

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/ possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards: • 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep • 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat • 5 Points-Moose • 5 Points-Wolf • 4 Points-Elk • 4 Points-Deer • 4 Points-Antelope • 4 Points-Bear • 4 Points-Cougar Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat,

moose, elk, deer, antelope, bear, cougar, wolf, upland birds, waterfowl and furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of game fish and shellfish and for habitat destruction.

CASH REWARDS: • $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose • $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope • $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf • $300 Habitat Destruction • $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl • $100 Furbearers • $100 Game Fish and Shellfish How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677) TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us

Three deer killed illegally in Coos County

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The Oregon State Police are looking for the person who shot and killed these three blacktail bucks. Their bodies were left along a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay.

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soon, Cardas said.

For Cardas, she is looking for the future superintendent to have a “passionate connection” with the schools and become an integral part of the community. She said her ideal finalist will “be involved in not only school activities but activities in

Bandon as well, work as a team with the city and community and businesses. We don’t want the district to be a silo….”

She highlighted current issues that the school district is facing that she hopes the future superintendent will have ideas on how to tackle.

These include the ongoing pandemic, as well as declining enrollment. “(Declining enrollment) is a huge challenge for our

district,” she said. “While I don’t think one person can handle that on their own or change it, it goes back to working in tandem with the city and business partners to get numbers up in general.”

Cardas said while the Bandon School District has “a lot on its plate right now,” it has benefited from having Doug Ardiana as superintendent.

“We believe we will find someone we love just as much…,” she said.

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Most Oregonians can renew driver 3 feet of physical distancing allowed license online starting in early May under certain conditions Many Oregon residents will be able to renew their driver licenses, permits and identification cards online at DMV2U starting in early May, possibly as early as May 5.

This new feature coming to DMV2U.Oregon.gov will save thousands of customers a trip to a DMV office and free up appointment times for others. Demand for appointment slots and DMV services remains high because of the COVID-19 backlog.

“We hope that people will consider renewing online instead of making an appointment at a local office,” DMV Administrator Amy Joyce said. “We understand it’s frustrating for Oregonians who have a hard time finding an appointment slot. We’re adding more online services to better serve customers and get them what they need without a trip to a DMV office.”

Joyce noted, however, “If you want to change from a regular driver license or ID card to a Real ID-compliant credential, you will need to make an appointment and come into the office. The same is true if you need to add a motorcycle or farm endorsement, or add a veteran designation, or renew a limited-term credential or renew in other uncommon situations.”

When you renew online, you will be able to print a receipt to carry with you. Law enforcement can verify your driving privileges electronically in the event of a traffic stop.

This online option comes at a critical time. DMV mails renewal reminders to customers about two months before expiration. But many reminders intended to be mailed this winter were delayed by a

programming error.

Those customers may be eligible to renew online in May faster than waiting for an appointment.

News of the online renewal option has been added to the reminders.

“This new service is ideal for customers who only need to renew the type of card they currently have,” Joyce said. “Most importantly, it gives you a choice – you may wish to wait until May to renew online instead of setting an appointment and going in person.”

Grace period for late renewal Oregon residents with a vehicle registration, permit or driver license that expires between Nov. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, have up to three months after their expiration date to renew. DMV and Oregon law enforcement have an agreement that officers will use discretion in a traffic stop when a customer has an expired license or vehicle tag and is within the grace period.

A bill making its way through the Oregon legislature would grant a six-month grace period from expiration through the end of 2021.

Also, there is no penalty or extra fee for renewing your driver license, permit or ID card up to 12 months after your expiration date.

What credentials you can renew online starting in May You will be able to renew your: • Driver license • Commercial driver license (except CDL with hazmat or farm endorsement) • ID card • Instruction permit

• Motorcycle instruction permit • Restricted moped-only license • Disability golf cart driver permit Online renewal will allow you to make two changes: • Change your address if you have moved.

• Add or remove the organ donation option from your record.

Who can renew online?

In order to qualify for online renewal: • Your card must be within 12 months of its expiration date.

• Your previous renewal was done in person at a DMV office.

• You are not suspended or owe a reinstatement fee from a previous suspension.

Vision test waived for drivers age 50 and older renewing online For the next two years, DMV will postpone the vision test required for drivers age 50 and older who renew online. This will enable more Oregonians to renew online instead of making an appointment at DMV. Drivers 50 and older who renew online will be required to pass that screening no later than their next renewal.

Find out if you’re eligible online in May To be certain that you are eligible to renew your current Oregon card online, in early May go to DMV2U.Oregon. gov and start using the online renewal option. It will ask you questions, and if you’re eligible to renew online, you will be able to complete the transaction using a debit/ credit card.

Agent receives 2020 award for quality service CENTURY 21 Best Realty, Inc. Agent Receives 2020 President’s Producer Award for Commitment to Quality Service and Productivity Debra Roth, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Best Realty, Inc. in Coos Bay is pleased to announce that in recognition of outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Melanee Woodman, sales associate with CENTURY 21 Best Realty, Inc. with the 2020 CENTURY 21 President’s Producer Award. The annual award is bestowed upon

those CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn the CENTURY 21 CENTURION award and the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer award in the same calendar year.

The CENTURION Producer award honors CENTURY 21 System sales affiliates that earn $282,000 in sales production or 66 closed transaction sides within the calendar year.

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for at least 50 percent of their transactions surveyed from January 1 - December 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percentage or better for two consecutive years.

“We are thrilled to recognize Melanee Woodman’s work for this momentous achievement,” said Michael Miedler, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “This is an outstanding honor since only a small percentage of affiliated agents in the United States received this award for sales.”

Unlimited Book Club to meet At 6 p.m., Thursday, April 8, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom.

Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library and North Bend Public Library. It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity and inclusion through

reading and thoughtful conversation. Club meets every second Thursday of the month.

This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss the next title, selected by book club members, Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson. Suggestions for future readings will come from

members of Unlimited.

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After careful review by the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Education, Oregon will shift to allowing three feet of physical distancing under certain conditions in schools, including county COVID-19 case rate levels for students in middle and high school.

This shift applies to all public and private schools and aligns Oregon’s Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance with recent studies and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

This new physical distancing allowance is a local decision. Schools may maintain six feet and, under certain conditions, must maintain six feet – such as when students from different classrooms are passing in hallways between periods or when students are eating.

These changes may take place over the next several weeks in some of our schools as every school district will need time to plan and adjust to these new requirements.

“With the new recommendations for physical distancing from the CDC, I know I join students, parents and educators across Oregon in welcoming the news that months of scientific research clearly demonstrates the risk of COVID-19 transmission is low in schools,” said Governor Kate Brown. “As with so

many aspects of our lives this year, schools will not be able to return to normal overnight, as districts will need time to work with parents, educators and staff to create plans at the local level to implement this updated guidance. But, as we continue to vaccinate more Oregonians every day and work together to drive down COVID-19 transmission in our communities, students and staff will have expanded opportunities and flexibility for in-person learning under this new guidance, as we work towards fully reopening all our schools in the fall.”

“This shift will take time to digest, partner with staff and integrate in many schools and districts. I know our educators have spent countless hours over the last year stretching to implement different learning models and safety protocols.

It is my hope you maintain your spring break as a short time for renewal and come together after the break to plan together on how best to incorporate these changes,” said ODE Director Colt Gill.

“Given this new and important progression in the science and standards, as set by the CDC, for schools during COVID-19; some schools and districts may wish to consider new models for hybrid and new opportunities for fully on-site instructional models. I strongly encourage school districts and schools to take the time they need

ASL practice at Coos Bay Library Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE via Zoom (virtual meeting software). Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom

aid and speech pathologist.

The practice will take place every third Thursday of the month at noon.

The next event is Thursday, April 15 The program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group

Thank you all.

The Langlois Lions extends their gratitude to the community for all the contributions that enabled us to upgrade our building’s heating system.

Various local businesses and individuals had donated items our 2019 Holiday Craft Fair - specifically for this cause.

Based in part on our demonstration of community support, the club then received a grant for the now installed heat pumps.

The Rotary Club of Port Orford headed up by Mike Hewitt and his work crew installed thermoplane windows and new trim. Ulli Lau of the Oregon Overseas Timber generously donated

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley recently urged federal officials to conduct a comprehensive review of all COVID-19-related deaths of incarcerated individuals in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and BOP staff since the beginning of the pandemic.

In a letter from Wyden, Merkley and several colleagues to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, the lawmakers requested information about whether incarcerated individuals in BOP’s custody who died as a result of COVID-19 received timely

and sufficient care based on the policies BOP had in place when they became ill, if there are systemic concerns across COVID-19-related deaths and if any incarcerated individuals who died from COVID-19 were eligible for early release.

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So, it is always amazing how the neighborhoods of Langlois and Port Orford pull together, but then again, this is no surprise, given the community’s track record.

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, 225 incarcerated individuals in BOP’s custody and four BOP staff members have died as a result of COVID-19. Although BOP investigates each case involving the death of an individual in their custody, these one-off reviews of each individual COVID-19-related death may not be sufficient to determine system-wide failures in care across the entire federal prison system.

A recent investigation ordered by the United States District Court for the Central District of California into BOP’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak at FCI Lompoc in Lompoc, California, found that deficient care from BOP played a part in the four COVID-19-related inmate deaths at the facility. Among other issues, the report found that “the COVID-19 response at BOP Lompoc is characterized by some evidence-based strategies being superimposed on a grossly inadequate system of health care.” The report also found that the BOP’s internal mortality reviews, as well as the external reviews that BOP had contracted out for, can be cursory, and in some cases, failed to identify notable deficiencies in care that were relevant to the deaths in the facility.

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The drudge evolution

BY PAUL F. PETRICK In The Drudge Revolution, last year’s unauthorized biography of Web wizard Matt Drudge, veteran journalist Matthew Lysiak goes where no one has gone before in detailing the life and times of the man behind the internet’s most famous black and white webpage, the Drudge Report. But the book is more than just the Horatio Algeresque life of Drudge, who overcame a childhood of domestic dysfunction, a poor academic performance in high school and a series of minimum-wage jobs to become America’s most influential news aggregator. It is the story of how the broader internet revolution made the means of media production available to the median members of society.

A quarter century later, Drudge’s Revolution remains ongoing, yet evolving. And while its latest permutation lies beyond the scope of Lysiak’s narrative, there is no need to look further than the book’s dedication page. For the next Drudge is a Drudgette, Lysiak’s 14-year-old daughter Hilde Lysiak.

Truly a cub reporter, the younger Lysiak began publishing her newspaper/website the Orange Street News not long after reaching the age of reason. Like Drudge, who was first given a computer by his father, Hilde Lysiak’s career trajectory was inspired by the actions of her old man. But unlike Drudge’s dad, Matthew Lysiak has never had to worry about his child lacking initiative. At age 9, Hilde Lysiak gained international media attention by breaking the story of a murder in her hometown after other local media outlets held back their coverage at the behest of the police. The parallels to Drudge’s career-defining scoop, breaking the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal after Newsweek refused to publish the story, are obvious. Equally similar is the abuse that both took from critics who sneered at the notion that big stories could reach the masses via little people circumventing the big media gatekeepers.

But that is exactly what Drudge’s Revolution heralded. This new reality was articulated by Drudge directly to the establishment media in a 1998 speech before the National Press Club. Doffing his familiar fedora, Drudge delivered his remarks to a skeptical Fourth Estate, telling them that in an age where technology permits anyone to be a reporter, corporate control of information would give way to “an era vibrating with the din of small voices.” Drudge was the first to use the internet to amplify his small voice into something stentorian.

Regardless of what they said about him, the Drudge Report became required reading for everyone in the media. Matthew Lysiak describes an experience familiar to any follower of the Drudge Report. A story Drudge linked to on his website in the morning would be covered by talk radio and cable news throughout the day and then end up on the nightly network news programs in the evening. Lysiak neglected to mention that the same story would complete the news cycle by finding its way into the monologues of the various late-night comedians.

Where Drudge and the legacy media were most alike was in their willingness to advance narratives by the way in which they covered stories, particularly in their selection of which stories received any coverage at all. Drudge mastered this art and his coverage of stories that the dominant left-wing media neglected made the Drudge Report the sun around which the conservative media revolved. This is where Miss Lysiak represents a distinct iteration of Drudge’s Revolution. She combines the new paradigm of the citizen reporter with the old, but rarely realized, ideal of the impartial press. In 2019, Hilde Lysiak became America’s youngest ever commencement speaker when she addressed the graduates of West Virginia University’s Reed College of Media.

In a speech analogous to Drudge’s National Press Club address, Miss Lysiak foretold a future where a new generation of reporters would eschew partisan theatrics and bring about a “golden age of truth.” Aided by her columnist/videographer older sister Isabel (the Lysiaks are the von Trapp Family of journalism), Hilde Lysiak continues to break stories on public corruption, the drug abuse epidemic, and the like, all with a scrupulous adherence to disinterested, fact-based reporting.

There is a market for muckrakers. Drudge is about to find himself portrayed in an upcoming television miniseries on the Clinton Impeachment. The movie rights to The Drudge Revolution have also been sold. Hilde Lysiak’s success proves that Americans still value objective reporting. Already the co-author of a series of children’s books based on her life and the inspiration for a mystery series on Apple TV+, the Society of Professional Journalists’ youngest member still struggles to be taken seriously by many in her profession. That is understandable.

In a media saturated with child-like personalities, Miss Lysiak’s maturity is what sets her apart.

Paul F. Petrick is an attorney in Cleveland, Ohio.

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In Georgia, Republican dumbness whets Democrats’ thirst for victory

BY THOMAS L. KNAPP On March 25, Republican governor Brian Kemp signed a bill overhauling various aspects of Georgia’s election laws. Within hours, voting rights groups challenged the bill in federal court, claiming it is “clearly intended to and will have the effect of making it harder for lawful Georgia voters to participate in the State’s elections.”

Among the bill’s dumbest provisions: Making it a crime to “give, offer to give, or participate in the giving of ... food and drink” to someone waiting in line to vote.

How dumb is that?

Dumb enough that I have to wonder if Republican legislators put in there as bait, hoping for a judge of “Solomon splitting the baby” temperament to quash it while allowing something else just as bad to stand in “compromise.”

Also, dumb enough to energize Democrats and cost Republicans future elections.

If you’ve ever voted in an urban center with heavy turnout, you may have spent hours waiting in line (I know I have). Under the new Georgia law, anyone offering you a bottle of water in the heat of the

Thomas L. Knapp day risks arrest.

Strategically, the provision makes sense in an incredibly dumb (for the fifth time) kind of way.

The urban electorate, especially the black demographic, tends to break heavily Democratic. By making it harder for those voters to vote, Republicans think, they can make it harder for Democrats to beat Republicans in elections.

Obvious, right?

Just because something is obvious that doesn’t mean it will work out in practice.

Republicans making it harder for

Democratic voters to vote will just make Democrats work harder to get their voters to the polls.

Republicans making it illegal to hand nice, cool bottles of water to voters will likely push a few thirsty undecided voters into the Democratic column. If those voters hadn’t heard about it before election day, they’ll hear about it in line when Democrats hand out water bottles as a form of civil disobedience and dare the cops to arrest them for it.

Even if the courts don’t strike down the water ban, the sheer meanness of it is already costing Republicans votes. And not just in Georgia.

I don’t care much for either of these two major parties. In terms of principle and policy, they’re hard to tell apart. But when one party loves and cuddles voters, while the other fears and threatens voters, the latter party is on its way out.

Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @ thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

Letters to the Editor Give renters some time Our state’s eviction moratorium ends on June 30, in just a few short months. Without a reasonable grace period to pay back rent accrued during the pandemic’s economic crisis, many people like me could face immediate eviction. So many people have lost work or lost income during this crisis and are behind on payments through no fault of their own. I’m an in-home caregiver in North Bend. I have diabetes that makes me highly vulnerable to COVID, so my work options have been limited and I’ve only found work for two days a week. When COVID first hit, I started paying my rent months in advance in case I lost my job. Even so, I’m not making enough to live.

I’ve been late on many of my bills, accumulating late charges. It all adds up, and I’m worried about how I’ll keep my lights and my internet on. I am also very worried about my son, who rents his own home and has a 1-year-old old

baby, being evicted as well.

That is why I support Senate Bill 282. This important bill will give my family more time to pay the back rent owed and access the new rental assistance that is being allocated to Coos County. We all know that the state unemployment system took extra time to get benefits out the door and it is the same with the housing assistance. No one deserves to lose their homes because of the pandemic.

If you have one eviction, even if it’s not your fault, no one will rent to you. Plus, once you’ve been homeless that stigma stays with you and it gets even harder to find housing. It took 2.5 years for my elderly mother and I to find affordable housing. If we’re able to stay in our current housing, we’ll be able to overcome the impacts of COVID-19 and keep plowing forward to pay things back.

Lawmakers have the power to keep low-income and vulnerable tenants like me and my son safe, with a

roof over our heads.

Maryanne Kelley North Bend Say no to disc golf I am still very upset about the disc golf at Ferry Road Park. The deer that usually graze there run across the road. It’s not “nature” pretty. The sign that states they are testing to see if its a “good fit” and the park authority welcomes comments. I think it doesn’t matter what people think. The metal baskets are placed permanently.

Most people I talk to feel the same. Why ruin what was a beautiful quiet park when there’s a lot of property elsewhere? It may be a good past time, but not in this setting. Older people hate it and don’t know how to express their dislike. I would like to see a town hall meeting open to all about this.

Who started this awful idea?

Karen Wilson North Bend

Forest Service, BLM invite public input on the management of Wasson Creek and Franklin Creek The Siuslaw National Forest and the Coos Bay District of the Bureau of Land Management are seeking public input to inform the Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the Wasson Creek and Franklin Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers.

This scoping period is the first part of the formal National Environmental Policy Act process for the CRMP and comments should be received by April 23 for full consideration.

The two creeks are located east of Reedsport, between the Smith and Umpqua rivers, and were designated by Congress as Wild and Scenic Rivers in March 2019. Wild and Scenic Rivers have special federal protections that require land management agencies to protect and enhance the designated segment’s free-flowing condition, water quality and outstandingly remarkable values. Input from the public helps management agencies understand the value of these rivers to citizens and communities, which is an important factor in development of the CRMP. The BLM and Forest Service are asking members of the public to share their ideas about how these rivers

should be managed and/ or provide any information that the agencies may not be aware of related to the rivers.

Comments can be submitted by mail or electronically.

Written comments should be mailed to one of the addresses below and electronic comments should be submitted via the project website.

Wild and Scenic River Planning Comments Attn: Trevor Robinson Siuslaw National Forest All Units 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331 Wild and Scenic River Planning Comments Attn: Aimee Hoefs Bureau of Land Management, Coos Bay District 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459 Visit the Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers Comprehensive River Management Plan webpage for updates, reports and more information about the plan.

An interactive map and additional background on the agencies’ wild and scenic river policy are also available at a supplemental project webpage. Questions can also be submitted to the project team leader Jodi Leingang, at 509-930-4014 or jodi.leingang@usda.gov.

A Comprehensive River Management Plan for Wasson Creek, outside of Reedsport, is being compiled.

Conservation groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a decision by the Trump administration to deny the north Oregon coast population of red tree voles protection under the Endangered Species Act. In response to a 2007 petition from the groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found the vole warranted protection in 2011, but that such protection was precluded by listing other species. That determination was repeatedly reaffirmed until 2019, when the Trump administration abruptly reversed course and denied protections.

Red tree voles on Oregon’s north coast have been devastated by logging, wildfires and inadequate protections on state and private lands.

“We hope the Biden administration takes a close look at this politically driven decision, which is nothing

more than another gift to the timber industry that ignores science,” said Noah Greenwald, the Center for Biological Diversity’s endangered species director. “Protecting the red tree vole means protecting the few remaining old forests on Oregon’s north coast. This benefits not just the vole, but also hundreds of other plants and animals, clean water and our climate.”

Red tree voles live nearly their entire lives in trees and are closely associated with old-growth forests. As one of very few mammals that can subsist entirely on conifer needles, tree voles rarely venture from the treetops to the ground, making them exceedingly vulnerable to logging and forest fragmentation. They have been nearly eliminated on the north coast by the long history of logging and wildfires in the region, including on the Tillamook and Clatsop state forests.

“Clearcut logging has reached record highs across the Tillamook and Clatsop state forests, and recent proposals from the Oregon Department of Forestry seek to explicitly ensure that forests are logged before they can become old-growth,” said Danielle Moser of Oregon Wild. “It’s not enough to just protect what remaining red tree vole habitat there is across Oregon’s north coast forests. We must allow some of the overcut tree plantations to mature, recover and become old-growth forests once again.”

The Oregon Department of Forestry is developing a habitat conservation plan that includes the tree vole but relies on very scant information about where it still remains, providing little assurance that the tree vole and the large blocks of old forest it lives in will be allowed to recover.

“Oregon’s north coast has

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Lawsuit filed to protect north Oregon Coast Red Tree Voles

BEST FRIEND CALLS THE POLICE AFTER MAN THREATENS SUICIDE DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my late 30s. “Tim” and I have been best friends for more than 10 years. Over the last few years, he has struggled with depression and addiction, and I have done my best to help him.

A few weeks back, Tim called me crying and said he was planning to end his life. It wasn’t the first time he has spoken this way, but it was the first time he described a plan of action. Because I was alarmed, I called the police to do a welfare check. They went to Tim’s home, which is across the country from mine, and took him to a psychiatric facility for several days. Now that he’s out, he’s furious with me for notifying the police and says I betrayed him. He said he doesn’t know if we can continue to be friends.

I feel terrible, like I perhaps made a mistake by calling reinforcements, but I was more worried about the consequences of not calling. My family is telling me I should step away from the friendship altogether, but I can’t imagine doing that.

Please help. -- TAKES FRIENDSHIP SERIOUSLY DEAR TAKES: Your family’s advice to step away seems sensible. You did NOT make a mistake by calling to see that Tim got help after he told you he had a plan in place to take his own life. You were trying to help him and prevent a tragedy, and that’s a good thing.

Tim is clearly very ill and, unfortunately, there is little you can do to fix what’s wrong with him (which is plenty). If you know his family, inform them about what has been going on. And because he doesn’t know if he can continue being friends with you, leave it up to him to decide.

DEAR ABBY: My brother’s wife is pregnant, and there is talk about their

moving to the state where her family lives.

There are only three people in my sisterin-law’s family (one is elderly and two others work full time) who may provide her with support during her transition into motherhood. On the other hand, there are 10 of us who could help them emotionally and physically if they stay here.

My sister-in-law plans on being a stayat-home mom, which I wholeheartedly support. My brother would move to the state where her family resides only in order to appease her. Our family is closer than her family. I feel we can provide them with more love and support than her family. What can I say or do to show them that living near our family is the best decision? -- NEAR IS BETTER DEAR NEAR: I’m sure you mean well, but do not make the mistake of trying to “sell” your sister-in-law on staying.

It appears her mind is made up. If she feels she would be more comfortable with her own family as she approaches this milestone, not much you can say will dissuade her. Of course, nothing prevents you from telling your brother how you feel, if you haven’t already.

You might also suggest they consider renting for a year rather than buying a home right away, to see how they like it.

That way, once the baby arrives and reality hits, she may realize she won’t have the support she may need, and they may decide to return.

------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Red tree vole. been extensively logged, and the old forest that remains exists in small, isolated patches that shelter increasingly vulnerable populations of tree voles,” said Nick Cady, legal director of Cascadia Wildlands. “Not only do we need to protect what little habitat exists, but proactively restore larger patches of habitat to allow

connectivity between the small, existing populations.”

“The plight of the red tree vole along with other species such as the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet speak to the fact that the protections that are in place for Oregon’s older forests remain inadequate,” said Bob Sallinger, conservation director for Portland Audubon.

“The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must follow both the law and the science and provide the red tree vole the protections they warrant before they disappear entirely from Oregon’s North Coast.”

Today’s lawsuit was filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, Oregon Wild, Cascadia Wildlands and Portland Audubon.

Betty Joan Schulz, 72, of Coos Bay passed away March 19, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel,541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Bobby Gene Bryant, 75, of Powers, passed away March 18, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Paul Richard Duby, 85, of North Bend passed away March 21, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Thelma Marie Monroe, 79, of Coquille, passed away March 20,2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Lorna M. Bennett 89, of Medford formerly of Bandon died March 24, 2021 in Medford. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com Russell Ivan Stallings, 70, of Coos Bay passed away March 24, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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and 2021 Spring bear hunting forecast Wyden Merkley bill The timing of bear emergence will vary in parts of the state depending on winter snowpack and spring conditions. In areas that saw lighter snowpack and a milder winter, such as the coastal units, bears already may be active and feeding in lower elevations.

In other parts of the state, such as the northeast, slightly above average snowpack and a late winter storm, means hunters won’t have access to the mid and higher elevations until May. A hunter’s best bet is to scout locations and look for grass starting to green up in clear-cuts and open meadows.

Once green up begins, bears won’t be too far behind.

Hunters should always be prepared for snow and limited access, especially early in the season. Also, keep vehicles off wet and muddy roads to avoid damaging roads and fish and wildlife habitat.

Tips for new hunters Wildlife biologists offer the following tips for new spring bear hunters: • Look for open areas where bears will be moving through or foraging, including clear-cuts, meadows and open slopes that have cleared of snow.

• Earlier in the season, focus on south-facing slopes with rapid spring growth and on open canyon slopes, where bears can be seen feeding on grass and digging roots.

• Coastal bear hunters should check riparian areas located in between slopes early in the season.

• Use predator calls later in the season when elk begin calving. Use calls in forested areas near open meadows.

• One of the best strategies for finding bears this time of year is to sit somewhere with a good view of open canyon sides and use binoculars or a spotting scope to find them.

The animals will feed off and on during all daylight hours, so good optics and patience are important.

• Bears are very wary of vehicle noise, and tend to move away from well-traveled roads, so quietly-moving hunters on foot or bike may

have an advantage.

• Know your target—remember it is unlawful to take cubs less than one year old or sows with cubs less than one year old.

Check-in requirements A new temporary rule for bear check-ins goes into effect March 22 and will be in effect for 6 months.

If you harvest a bear you must contact ODFW phone, voicemail and email will all work - within 10 days and provide the following harvest information: • Date of harvest and location of harvest including Wildlife Management Unit, sex of the animal, and • Complete hunter information including the issued date and time of a paper tag or the confirmation number of an electronic tag; a completed “Wildlife Transfer Record Form” as found in the 2021 Oregon Big Game Regulations on page 81 is an alternative for providing the required information.

• Contact your local ODFW office to check-in and for questions.

Report your hunt All hunters who purchase a 2021 spring bear tag are required to report their hunt results online or at an ODFW license agent no later than Jan. 31. Reporting is required even for those who did not hunt or were unsuccessful. ODFW uses this information to determine harvest and effort, and set future hunting regulations.

See the district reports below for more information about local conditions and check the Recreation Report for periodic updates.

Southwest Area -- Hunt 722A This hunt includes all the southwest Oregon wildlife management units (20-30), except within one mile of the Rogue River between Grave and Lobster creeks, and the BLM North Bank Habitat Management Area in Roseburg. These areas are closed.

Bear numbers in the southwest are stable and relatively high. However, the bear population density is highest closer to the coast in the Coast Range. Bear numbers

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Calvin Halladay with his 2019 Wenaha Unit spring bear are also high in much of the Klamath Siskiyou, including the Applegate WMU, and stable in the Cascades.

Black bear hunting this spring should start off good due to our mild winter, low snow pack, and the warm sunny weather we’ve been experiencing. The green up bears rely on this time of the year is already happening so there is cause for them to emerge from their dens and begin feeding. The lack of snowfall in the Coast Range should result in good access for hunters throughout the season. Typically, May is the better month to hunt as bears will be moving around more prior to the June rut, and vegetation growth accelerates with warmer temperatures.

Typically boars emerge from their dens earlier than sows and cubs. Remember that it’s illegal to harvest a sow with cubs. In general, it’s good to start off the season glassing open hillsides during sunny mornings and evenings.

Bears will most likely be out at this time feeding on grasses and anything else that can fill their bellies.

The southwest Cascade Range is below average for precipitation and snow water equivalent this year, but conditions vary greatly across the southwest region. Hunters should check the NRCS/ USDA Snowtel web map for specific information.

Hunters are encouraged to keep checking the website for updates as the hunting season approaches and throughout the duration of the season. In general, lower elevations tend to green up first so hunters should focus their efforts there during the early part of the season, and then move up in elevation as the snow melts. Early in the season, focus on bear foraging evidence and tracks.

After a couple weeks, bear digestive tracts will become more active and scat will serve as another indicator of bear activity.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs recently passed the Western Tribal Water Infrastructure Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to improve water quality and services for tribal communities in Oregon and nationwide.

“Clean drinking water is the lifeblood of communities; it’s a human right. The water crises faced by The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Native American Tribes nationwide demand swift federal action to fix a disgraceful legacy of shameful neglect by the federal government,” Wyden said. “I’m glad to see the Indian Affairs Committee give this issue the attention Courtesy of Department of Fish and Wildlife it requires, and I hope the full Senate will advance our bill as soon as possible. No Increased bear activity will Tribe should go without clean most likely occur on decomwater.” missioned untraveled skid “Reliable access to clean roads with high grass producdrinking water is vital to the tion. When bears are active, health and safety of any comthey will be looking to feed munity—especially during a in these grassy openings or once-in-a-century global pansimilar meadow-type ranges. demic,” said Merkley. “The Coastal wetlands, mid-elesituation on the Warm Springs vation meadows, mountain Reservation is nothing short prairies and riparian areas are of a crisis. That’s why we’ve other good places to look for been pushing hard to get the bears. Hunters with access Western Tribal Water Infrato private timberlands will structure Act onto the Senate find bears in clear-cuts, either floor as quickly as possible, feeding on green grass or and why I’ll continue to do all tearing apart stumps lookthat I can to work alongside ing for insects. Focus on tribal communities to secure south-facing hillsides in the the resources they need to early mornings and evenings, thrive during, and long after, typically bears will be more this difficult chapter.” active during these times.

Chairman of the ConfederPlease be mindful of road ated Tribes of Warm Springs access conditions. Even Raymond Tsumpti testified this winter’s mild snowfall before the Senate Indian Afhas the potential to create fairs Committee about the waimpassable snowdrifts, espeter crisis on the Warm Springs cially on north-facing slopes. reservation and the urgent Hunters may want to drive need for federal investment roads they intend to hunt in new water infrastructure ahead of time to make sure and the maintenance of water that the roads are passable. infrastructure.

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1 million Oregonians vaccinated The Oregon Health Authority announced Wednesday that 1 million Oregonians have been vaccinated with one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

“Today marks an important milestone in our state. This would not have been possible without the dedication of our local public health employees, health care workers and other vaccinators around Oregon,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen. “I would also like to thank everyone who has made the effort to get a vaccine. I know in many cases it has not been easy, but you are helping to stop this disease from spreading any further.”

Vaccinations have been provided to eligible residents in every county, as Oregon continues to make steady progress in ensuring all Oregonians who wish to be vaccinated have that opportunity.

The counties showing the highest vaccination rates as of Wednesday were Bak-

er and Wheeler counties, which have recorded 4,999 and 3,595 vaccinations per 10,000 residents respectively.

Data tracked in OHA’s ALERT Immunization Information System system show for the two state’s two most populous counties, 210,194 residents in Multnomah County and 130,021 in Washington County have received at least one vaccine dose.

The highest number of administered COVID-19 vaccine doses reported on a single day to ALERT IIS took place on Feb. 26, with 35,582 doses administered. As of today, there are 1,245 providers enrolled with the state to receive and administer COVID-19 vaccines, though not every enrolled provider has received or administered COVID-19 vaccine doses to date. The state still has greater demand and capacity to vaccinate eligible Oregonians than supplies being provided to the state.

“We continue to ensure

that our vaccinations proportionately reflect the faces of our communities,” said Director Allen. “We have an ongoing responsibility for equitable vaccine distribution and know that our efforts should and will be a model for how we’re working to eliminate health disparities in Oregon.”

Nearly one in five Oregonians who are eligible have received at least one dose.

OHA reports more than 62% of Oregonians age 65 and older have now been vaccinated. The state is also on track to vaccinate more than seven out of 10 Oregonians who are 65 and older by March 29, which is the next date that new groups become eligible statewide.

As Oregon continues its vaccine rollout, OHA encourages all Oregonians to keep taking the protective measures to help keep themselves, their families, coworkers, loved ones, friends and communities safe and healthy.

Poetry of the Pandemic: a Haiku Event at Coos Art Museum The Coos Art Museum is hosting a display of pandemic poetry April 16 through June 26. The residents of Oregon’s South Coast were invited to submit haiku poems on the theme of everyday life during the pandemic. These poems are on display in the museum’s Clare Wehrle Community Gallery. The public will be invited to help select a “People’s Choice Award,” the winner of which will receive a small prize from

the museum. The museum is also creating a commemorative booklet of the submitted poems.

Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. They are small and humble poems that depict the everyday world around us and give a flash of insight into that world. A haiku is a poem which traditionally has 17 syllables divided into three lines of 5, 7 and 5. This format is often not required in English haiku.

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been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies an historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of art activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors and free to museum members.

Deadly virus confirmed in the feral rabbit population near Portland The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in a feral domestic rabbit found dead in Milwaukie, a suburb of Portland.

RHDV2 is a viral disease that causes sudden death in rabbits.

The virus is highly contagious among rabbit populations and can spread through contact with infected rabbits, meat, fur or materials coming into contact with them.

RHDV2 poses no human health risk. The virus only infects rabbits.

On March 14, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife received a report from a veterinarian in Portland that eight domestic or feral rabbits were found dead in Milwaukie. Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon’s state veterinarian, was immediately notified and had one of the rabbit carcasses delivered to Oregon State University for further testing. On March 24, the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the rabbit tested positive for RHDV2.

“At this point, we are confident that all eight of the rabbits died from RHDV2, and the virus has taken hold in the feral rabbit population,” said Dr. Scholz.

To prevent the virus from spreading further into the domestic rabbit population, the state will be collecting and testing feral rabbits in the vicinity where the eight deceased rabbits were found.

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Oregon’s COVID-19 vaccination effort is picking up speed once again.

State officials announced Friday plans to open vaccine appointments to more groups sooner than originally planned, making frontline workers and other groups eligible for the vaccine starting April 5.

“In keeping with Oregon’s commitment to equity, this change gives frontline workers and other group seven populations more time to get vaccinated,” said Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen Friday. “It also ensures that counties that have seen a plateau in demand among older adults can make sure they can continue to keep putting shots in arms at a rapid pace.”

The group to become eligible April 5, which was originally set to be eligible two weeks later, includes about 800,000 people, including: • Frontline workers as defined by the CDC, • Multigenerational household members and • Adults 16-44 with underlying health conditions.

That group will join another set of individuals who became eligible last week in 22 counties, and are set to be eligible statewide by March 29 at the latest, including: • All adults 45-64 with underlying health conditions, • Migrant and seasonal farm workers, • Seafood and agricultural workers, • Food processing workers, • People living in low-income senior housing, senior congregate and independent living, • Individuals experiencing homelessness, • People currently displaced by wildfires, • Wildland firefighters and • Pregnant people 16 and older.

Complete eligibility lists and definitions of “underlying health conditions” and “frontline workers” are available on the state’s website at covidvaccine.oregon.gov/ The newest timeline gives state and local health officials time to vaccinate higher-risk populations before vaccinations open to the general public by May 1.

That timeline could change, too — Allen on Friday announced counties may be able to move ahead

ODFW is concerned about this disease spreading to wild rabbits such as cottontails because infections in other states have caused high mortality in wild rabbits and hares.

Wild rabbits and hares have an important role in the ecosystem.

ODA and ODFW are asking the public to report rabbit mortalities to track the virus’s presence and movement. Please call 1-800347-7028 or visit https://oda.direct/RHD to report domestic or wild rabbits which are suspected to have died from RHDV2.

Domestic rabbit owners should contact their veterinarian for more information on preventing RHDV2.

How can I prevent the spread of RHDV2?

• Wash and disinfect hands, clothing, gloves, footwear, cages and equipment between rabbits from different sources.

• Quarantine new rabbits away from existing ones for 30 days.

• Keep pet rabbits inside to avoid exposure to environments potentially contaminated by wild/feral rabbits or by people, vehicles or implements that can spread the disease.

• Immediately contact ODA (800-3477028) if you suspect RHD or have sick or ZACK DEMARS freshly dead rabbits.

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in vaccinating the general population on April 26, if approved by OHA based on the county’s vaccination rate and appointment availability.

“We’ll ask counties to include an attestation that they’re ready to move forward, and to document their efforts to vaccinate previously eligible populations that they expect to have appointments available to expand sooner than May 1,” Allen said.

Friday’s news came as Oregon still lagged behind other states across the country in its rate of vaccinating seniors. About two thirds of Oregonians 65 and over have received a vaccine, putting the state around 35th in the country, according to OHA data.

“Oregon’s recent high rate of vaccinating seniors has put us closer to most other states in the percentage of seniors who’ve been immunized, but some counties continue to lag,” Allen said.

As always, the state’s new timeline is only achievable if it receives enough doses of the vaccine to administer shots to those eligible. State officials said they’d anticipated an additional 40,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine they didn’t end up receiving last week.

“We still expect to receive sufficient supplies of doses from the federal government to hit the eligibility timelines Governor (Kate) Brown just announced. Despite the disappointing shortfall in Johnson and Johnson (doses), the numbers continue to show that our total supplies will be adequate to vaccinate all Oregon adults by early June.”

Soon, Allen said, the state will begin to hit a plateau in demand for the vaccine, and public health efforts will need to be redirected to encourage residents to get a vaccine,

rather than managing limited supply.

“Right now, as we get deeper into the senior population, we’re seeing demand slow in some counties,” Allen said. “Some counties remain below 50% of seniors vaccinated — not because they don’t have appointments open. Some of the counties that are the furthest behind in vaccination rates are counties that conversely have our highest COVID-19 infection rates.”

Officials said Friday the vaccines already administered are having an impact, as Oregon’s trend of new virus cases is still decreasing.

“We continue to see a general trend of declining daily COVID-19 cases, virus-related hospitalizations and positive test results as more Oregonians are getting vaccinated every day,” said Dr. Dean Sidelinger, state epidemiologist. “This is also because of the work of all Oregonians in continuing to wear masks, gather more safely and keep your distance.”

The state’s seven-day case average is down almost three-quarters from where it was at the beginning of the year, Sidelinger said. What’s more, Sidelinger said newer, more dangerous variants of the virus have yet to take hold in Oregon as they have in other states.

And while masks, social distancing and other public health measures are still necessary to prevent those variants from spreading, Sidelinger said vaccinations will continue to be a useful tool in the fight against the pandemic.

“Based on our observation, we are confident that the existing vaccines can effectively prevent severe infection resulting in hospitalization or death,” Sidelinger said Friday.

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“Right now, as we get deeper into the senior population, we’re seeing demand slow in some counties. Some counties remain below 50% of seniors vaccinated — not because they don’t have appointments open.

Some of the counties that are the furthest behind in vaccination rates are counties that conversely have our highest COVID-19 infection rates.”

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the moratorium, since they’d been working on the location for several years.

The city originally certified to state regulators that the location was permissible in 2018. But only in December, 2020, did the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates marijuana businesses in the state, get around to approving the company’s retail license.

“We kept up with extensions and whatever else we needed to submit to keep that application alive, and unfortunately it just took OLCC that long to actually issue the license,” Logan Leichtman, the company’s attorney told councilors Tuesday.

The company’s been pursuing state licenses and paying rent for the new location for much of that time, Leichtman said. Company leaders hope to make the

move to the location, at 275 South Broadway, in the coming weeks.

Councilors unanimously agreed to grant the company a waiver to the moratorium.

“If someone starts the process and at the time they start the process then its legal and something that could possibly be approved, then an action happens in the middle, I don’t think it’s fair to them to stop the process when they in good faith they were trying to do the right way,” said Councilor Phil Marler.

Earlier this month, the city council asked the planning commission to review the city’s marijuana zoning policies, which currently prohibit new businesses from opening in many parts of the city, including much of the downtown core. The planning commission will likely take up the issue this summer.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF LYON COUNTY, KANSAS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: TAGEN LOVING, MINOR CHILD CASE NO. 2019-JC-000088 DOB: 2017 A MALE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS NOTICE OF HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED STREET VACATION CASE NO: VAC 1-21 The City of North Bend City Council will hold a remote public hearing on Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 835 California Avenue, to consider the possible vacation of right-ofway, that portion of 12th Street as originally platted on the Map of Woodlawn Addition to the City of North Bend, recorded in Original Plat Book 3, Page 52, records of Coos County, Oregon, lying south of Lot 16, Block 7, and north of Lot 1, Block 14, all in said plat, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of Block 7, said plat; thence, along the south line of Lot 16, said Block, easterly for a distance of 117 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 16; thence, along a prolongation of the west line of the alley in said Block 7, southerly for a distance of 66 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 1, Block 14, said plat; thence, along the north line of said Lot 1, westerly for a distance of 117 feet to the northwest corner of said Block 14; thence, along the east line of Oak Street, northerly for a distance of 66 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

Primary Petitioner: Lance Burfield Application Filed: February 11, 2021 Comments and objections may be submitted in writing.

Written comments and oral public comment requests must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue. Planning Commission has conducted the initial public hearing on this matter and made a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall take final action after conducting the second public hearing.

Further information, including how to participate in the meeting, may be obtained by contacting Chelsea Schnabel, City Planner at 541-756- 8535 or visiting the City website at the following link: https://- www.northbendoregon. us/pc/page/- planningcommission-meeting-60.

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NOTICE OF URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting of the Reedsport Urban Renewal District Budget Committee of Reedsport, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the Fiscal Year July 2021, to June 30, 2022, will be held at City Council Chambers, 451 Winchester Ave. Reedsport, OR. The meeting will take place on April 12, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget.

A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after Thursday, April 8, 2021, at City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave., Reedsport, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. This notice is also posted on the City of Reedsport web site at www. cityofreedsport.org.

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Request for Applications for Community Dispute Resolution Services Notice is hereby given that the University of Oregon on behalf of the University of Oregon School of Law (Grantor) is initiating the application and selection process for grant funds available to eligible community dispute resolution programs in Coos County under ORS 36.155.

The grant period is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, subject to funding authorization by the 2021 Legislature. Assuming funding for 2021-2023 is reauthorized by the 2021 Legislature, grant funds for Coos County will be approximately $19,411.00 for this period. Applications are due by 5:00pm on April 30, 2021. Late applications may not be considered. To request an application, please contact Patrick Sponsler at 541-3461623, or sponsler@uoregon.edu Published: March 30,2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311798)

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Economy based on tourism, commercial fishing, cottage industry. Reports to mayor and six member council. $5.5M annual budget. 10 employees not including 4 member police force. Requirements: 5 years increasing managerial/ administrative responsibility preferably in a municipal environment; or, education & experience equivalent. The required application and job description can be downloaded from www.portorford.org or contact: CA Search, City of Port Orford, P.O. Box 310, Port Orford, OR 97465, (541)3664564, or email djohnson@ portorford.org. Job closes 4:30pm, Friday, April 2, 2021.

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--------------------------------------------Network Administrator The Coquille School District is seeking a qualified candidate for network administration, operations, and management. We offer a competitive compensation package with a salary range of $70,000-$80,000 DOE as well as excellent fringe benefits; employer paid retirement (PERS). Coquille School District includes five school buildings with 1,400 students and 180 staff members. Coquille is located 20 miles from the Oregon Coast and is well known for recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and nearby access to the dunes and many state parks. Application online at http://- www.coquille.k12. or.us/- employment.html --------------------------------------------Part-time head housekeeper wanted. Apply at the Bandon Beach Motel. References required. 541-347- 9451.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Eugene Jeffries 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’s Attorney, Ronald L. Sperry, III DC Law, McKinney & Sperry PC, P.O. Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred.

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Attorney for 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: March 23, March 30 and April 6, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:311923) --------------------------------------------NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On May 3rd, 2021, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 54287 Old Highway 42, Myrtle Point, OR 97458. The court case number is 14BC0022, where WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC., an Oregon corporation, is plaintiff, and WILLIAM WILBUR BITNER JR. aka WILL W. BITNER JR. aka BILL W. BITNER and JUDITH MARLYNE BITNER aka JUDY M. BITNER fka JUDITH M. LADELLE fka JUDY M. LADELLE, is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ Published: March 30, April 6, April 13 and April 20, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:312629)

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A Motion to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed in this court requesting that the court terminate parental rights. You are required to appear before this court on the 15th day of April, 2021, at 09:00 AM, or prior to that time and file your written response to the pleading with the clerk of this court. If, after a child has been adjudged to be a child in need of care, the court finds a parent or parents to be unfit, the court may make an order permanently terminating the parent’s or parents’ parental rights. Brian L Williams, an attorney, has been appointed as GAL for the child. Each parent or other legal custodian of the child has the right to appear and be heard personally either with or without an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney for a parent who is financially unable to hire one.

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Football: Bandon edges Wildcats The World

Bandon’s football team got another strong defensive performance and came from behind to beat host Glide 16-13 on Friday night.

The Tigers stayed perfect on the season heading into their showdown with rival Coquille on Friday night.

Sean White scored both touchdowns for the Tigers in decidedly different fashion.

He intercepted a pass on Glide’s first offensive play and returned it for a touchdown and Wyatt Dyer’s conversion run gave the Tigers an early 8-0 lead.

Glide pulled ahead 13-8 at halftime, but White had a long touchdown run in the third quarter and Dyer again added the conversion run.

“It was another game where our defense played well,” Bandon assistant coach Jordan Sammons said. “It makes for a big game next week.”

The Red Devils also are unbeaten, with a game against Douglas on Saturday afternoon at Sutherlin.

MYRTLE POINT 48, GLENDALE 30: The combined Myrtle Point-Powers team beat the visiting Pirates as Luke Nicholson threw four touchdown passes and the Bobcats jumped out to a 26-6 halftime lead.

Nicholson completed 10 of 16 passes for 169 yards and the four touchdowns and also rushed 12 times for a team-best 69 yards and a score. He also threw two interceptions in the red zone, but maintained his composure to help the Bobcats improve to 2-2 on the season.

Tyrus Heim was on the receiving end of two of the touchdown passes and Troy Warner and Nate Little also caught touchdown passes.

Enrique Camacho rushed for 51 yards and a score and Little had an interception return for a touchdown early in the second quarter to give the Bobcats momentum.

Andreas Villanueva also had an interception for the Bobcats. Camacho led the Bobcats in tackling from his safety position.

DOUGLAS 34, COQUILLE 28: The Trojans handed the Red Devils their first loss of the season Saturday in a game played at Sutherlin.

The teams went back and forth before Douglas won with a fourth-quarter score by quarterback Seth Christian, one of many seniors on the Trojans’ roster. It was the Trojans’ only score of the second half after they scored 20 points in the second quarter to lead 28-22 at the break.

“We played well,” Coquille coach David Thomason said. “They had 13 seniors against our pretty young team and we hung with them.

“Gunner (Yates) and Jace (Haagen) had breakout performances, but so did their (Christian). It was hard to stop him.”

Yates had a short touchdown run and scored on a 92-yard catch-andrun pass from Haagen and Haagen also had two touchdown runs for the Red Devils.

Christian had three touchdown passes — to Gavyn Jones, Tye Cross and Landen Lane — and two touchdown runs for the Trojans.

“We got better this afternoon and learned a lot,” Thomason said.

“We’re looking forward to using our lessons learned against Bandon Friday. Should be a great game, too.”

With no playoff structure this year, Thomason said the loss to Douglas wasn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“Especially to a larger school in a non-league type game,” he said. “It will focus our attention on Bandon.”

Douglas 34, Coquille 28

Coquille 14 8 6 0 — 28 Douglas 8 20 0 6 — 34 Dou: Gavyn Jones 34 pass from Seth Christian (Landen Lane pass from Christian) Coq: Gunner Yates 2 run (Yates run) Coq: Jace Haagen 1 run (conversion failed) Dou: Tye Cross 14 pass from Christian (Christian run) Doug: Lane 14 pass from Christian (conversion failed) Coq: Yates 92 pass from Haagen (Haagen run) Dou: Christian 5 run (conversion failed) Coq: Haagen 11 run (conversion failed) Dou: Christian 14 run (conversion failed)

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Marshfield’s Toby Johnston (54) celebrates a fumble recovery with teammates Friday night during the Pirates’ win over North Bend. It was one of five

Marshfield dominates North Bend

JOHN GUNTHER The World

COOS BAY — Marshfield’s football team has been on the wrong side of the rivalry game with North Bend several times in recent years, including a 51-6 loss last year.

The Pirates turned the tables Friday night, dominating the Bulldogs 40-7 to stay perfect on the season leading into a huge game against Marist Catholic in Eugene to end the regular season next weekend.

“I think we’re improving each week,” Marshfield coach John Lemmons said. “We did a lot of things really well.”

Marshfield was efficient on offense and stifling on defense after giving up a quick score on North Bend’s first possession, eventually forcing five turnovers.

Meanwhile, quarterback Dom Montiel threw four touchdown passes and rushed for another score as the Pirates pulled away for the victory.

“That was a fun game,” said Marshfield’s Pierce Davidson, who was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes and two other big plays to set up scores. “I think we held our own on defense. On offense, we held our own up front.”

And Montiel made a series of big plays.

He didn’t have anything to do with Marshfield’s first score, though.

After a big kickoff return to start the game, Noah Niblett took a handoff on the first offensive play and threw to DJ Daugherty behind North Bend’s defense for a 41-yard score.

North Bend responded quickly with its own combination of big plays including tough running by Sidon Green and a big third-down conversion pass to Liam Buskerud to set up a 3-yard score by quarterback Coleman Compton.

North Bend never found the end zone again … but Marshfield did regularly.

First Montiel hit Daugherty for a 17-yard touchdown. After the Pi-

rates forced a North Bend punt, Montiel hit Davidson with a 39-yard pass to the 1 on a fourth-down play to set up his own 1-yard keeper.

After another stop and a big punt return

by Sam Grayson, he hit Davidson for a 32-yard score.

That made it 27-7 and it looked like that was going to be the halftime score, but Aaron Hutchins recovered a fumble and Montiel hit Davidson with another big pass and connected with the tall receiver for his second score a Coleman Compton scores North Bend’s touchdown Friday night on a quarterback few plays later. keeper.

“It was very big,” sure on them.”

“Us seniors want to get those two Hutchins said of the fumble. “It Strong defense has been a trend wins,” said North Bend’s Bridger definitely got our spirits up even in the past few weeks for MarshHolmes. “We need to fix mistakes.” more.” field.

Both Holmes and North Bend The score gave the Pirates a 33-7 “Our DBs are super good and coach Gary Prince were quick to lead at the break and any chance we have a really good linebacker credit Marshfield with earning of a North Bend comeback in the crew,” Hutchins said. “If everybody Friday’s win. second half was crushed by the does a good job, we dominate. I “That’s a good football team,” turnover bug. think something in all of us clicks.” Prince said. “It kind of felt like that With Compton on the sidelines Marshfield added one more score first half, if we could have made after an injury in the closing mowhen Montiel connected with Nibsome plays early, we could have got ments of the first half, the Bulldogs lett on a 27-yard touchdown after some momentum.” turned to Kaileb Pickett, who had penalties erased two other apparent But that didn’t happen. some good passes and runs but scores by the Pirates.

“Credit to John (Lemmons),” couldn’t get North Bend back into “Dom stepped up and made some Prince said. “They did a good job.” the end zone. amazing plays,” Lemmons said.

Holmes agreed.

Marshfield’s Ben Mahaffy ended The turnovers were about all “They just played better,” he North Bend’s first possession of the Marshfield did wrong, and somesaid. “They were more prepared. second half with an interception, thing the Pirates would like to clean We made mistakes.”

Cael Church recovered a fumble up before they face the Spartans Marshfield 40, North Bend 7 on a punt return, Toby Johnston refor the Sky-Em League title and a North Bend 7 0 0 0 — 7 covered another fumble and Niblett possible spot in the Class 4A cham- Marshfield 14 19 0 7 — 40 Mar: DJ Daugherty 41 pass from Noah picked off another pass by Pickett. pionship game.

Niblett (Sam Grayson kick) Hutchins said the turnovers were “We’re going to have to play our NB: Coleman Compton 3 run (Dakota big, “especially in a game against best game for sure,” Lemmons said. Gaul kick) our rivals.”

“We need to want it more than them Mar: Daugherty 17 pass from Dom Montiel (Grayson kick) Lemmons was pleased with and don’t beat ourselves.”

Mar: Montiel 1 run (Grayson kick) how his team slowed North Bend’s North Bend, meanwhile, will Mar: Pierce Davidson 32 pass from attack. need to play better if it wants to win Montiel (kick failed) “Our defense once again stepped either of its final two games, at LebMar: Davidson 6 pass from Montiel up and played a great game,” he anon this week and at home against (pass failed) Mar: Niblett 27 pass from Montiel said. “The kids swarmed around, Class 6A Grants Pass to close the (Grayson kick) flew to the ball and kept the presseason.

Pirates pick up pair of volleyball victories The World Marshfield’s volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Thursday, topping Marist Catholic in both matches of a doubleheader at Eugene.

The Pirates swept the Spartans in the opener, 26-24, 25-14, 25-18 as Cedar Ward had 11 kids and seven aces and Raegan Rhodes had 13 kills and nine assists.

Gracie Peach added 20 assists and 10 digs and Paige Macduff had four aces.

The second match was tougher.

The Pirates won the first two sets 25-19, 25-15, but Marist bounced back to take the next two 25-21, 25-18 to force a fifth set, which Marshfield won 15-10.

Ward had 13 kills and 17 digs and Rhodes added 11 kills, 18 digs

and 13 assists.

Carmen Samuels and Kate Miles had 11 digs each and Peach had 23 assists and 10 digs.

BOYS SOCCER PIRATES TOP ELMIRA: Marshfield blanked visiting Elmira 8-0 on Thursday to improve to 6-11 in Sky-Em League play heading into a huge Tuesday match against Cottage Grove, which played to a draw with the Pirates in their earlier meeting.

Unlike some other matches when Marshfield has had slow starts, the Pirates scored quickly.

Roberto Castillo scored on an assist by Jacob Eastwood three minutes into the match and Jose Yanez Torres added a goal three minutes later on an assist by David Flores.

Austin Neilsen stole a pass and

scored in the 16th minute and Eastwood scored on an assist by Neilsen in the 23rd minute.

The Pirates added goals by Alberto Castillo on the rebound from a corner kick and a pair of scores by Daniel Garcia, one off a pair of Elmira Defenders and another assisted

by Neilsen.

Gannon Frost had his first start in goal and posted the shutout for the Pirates.

BULLDOGS DROP TWO: North Bend fell on the road to Willamette 5-0 and Cascade Christian 3-1 in a pair of games late last week.

The Bulldogs are 4-4 heading into a game at Thurston this coming Saturday.

UVC EDGES DEVILCATS: Umpqua Valley Christian snapped the four-match winning streak for

the combined Coquille-Myrtle Point soccer team when the Monarchs edged the visiting DevilCats 1-0 on Thursday.

Coquille fell to 4-3 on the season and 4-2 in their special district, good for third place. The Monarchs improved to 6-0-1 in league. Their tie against Brookings-Harbor is the only non-win on either of those teams’ schedules.

GIRLS SOCCER SUTHERLIN 5, MARSHFIELD 1: The Pirates fell on the road to the Bulldogs on Saturday in the nonleague match.

The loss dropped the Pirates to 3-3 heading into back-to-back-toback matches Tuesday at Cottage Grove and Wednesday and Thursday at home against Brookings-Harbor and Marist Catholic, respectively.

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SWOCC golfer Gray receives NWAC honors The World

VOLLEYBALL

Southwestern Oregon Community College golfer Sarah Gray was named the NWAC women’s golfer of the week after leading the Lakers to a tournament win over Columbia Basin in the season-opening event at Pumpkin Ridge.

Gray had a 12-over-par 83 and was followed by teammates Natalie Beck (90) and Giselle Hernandez (93). Carley Streitler tied for fourth with a score of 100 and Kara Klietz had a 111.

The Lakers finished second to Bellevue in their second tournament, the BC Spring Shootout.

Gray tied for second with a score of 86, three shots behind Bellevue’s Sarah Lawrence. Beck shot a 91, Streitler had a 97, Hernandez had a 112 and Klietz a 138. Bellevue beat the Lakers in the team race by 16 shots.

SWOCC’s men also beat Columbia Basin at Pumpkin Ridge, led by medalist Tyler Garner, who shot a 79. Kristopher Wood had an 83, Lucas Clapp and Jacob Graff both shot 85 and Alexander Schulz had an 87. Hunter Johnson had an 89 and Bridger Smith a 94.

The Lakers were third in the Bellevue tournament, which host Bellevue won.

Garner and Clapp tied for seventh with scores of 80, seven shots behind a pair of Bellevue golfers.

Johnson had an 87, Schulz an 88, Wood an 89, and Graff and Smith both 94.

The Southwestern Oregon Community College volleyball team improved to 2-0 on the season with its second straight win against Linn-Benton on Friday.

After a season-opening sweep over the Roadrunners, the Lakers beat Linn-Benton in five sets Friday, 25-17, 19-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-12.

Amanda Clark had 18 kills, three aces and 21 digs for SWOCC. Halen Riness added 39 assists, four aces and 10 digs; Cianna Jorgenson had 10 kills and six assisted blocks; and Maegan Grogan had 16 digs.

In the first win, Clark had 10 kills and 12 digs, and was strong in serve receive. Riness had 24 assists and 12 digs and Jorgenson had five kills.

SWOCC will play all its matches on the road as long as Coos County remains in the extreme-risk category for COVID-19.

This week, the Lakers are at Lane on both Thursday and Friday.

WOMEN’S SOCCER SWOCC edged visiting Chemeketa 2-1 Saturday in the first sporting event played on campus in the pandemic school year.

“I am so proud of my ladies,” SWOCC coach Gina Ramirez said.

“They played 90 minutes with no substitutions against Chemeketa who traveled with a roster of 17.

Lanaeya Botelho had a goal and an assist as the Lakers won their season opener in a sport that normally would be played in the fall.

Botelho scored in the second

minute of the match on an assist by Kaykeolani Lautaimi and assisted on the game-winner in the second minute of the second half, a goal scored by Cacia Larsen on a 20-yard blast past Chemeketa’s goalkeeper.

Sariah Venegas had Chemeketa’s goal.

“We played well out of the back and were able to solve pressure Chemeketa put on us by playing through freshman Giaan Lankford in the midfield,” Ramirez said.

The Lakers’ next scheduled match is Saturday, April 10, at Lane.

“It was a great first game to build confidence and prepare for Lane,” Ramirez said.

SOFTBALL SWOCC opened the season sweeping four games against Treasure Valley on the east side of the state.

The Lakers won 9-1 and 15-1 on Saturday and 15-2 and 12-2 on Sunday.

No other details were available for the Lakers, who visit Big Bend for doubleheaders this Friday and Saturday.

BASEBALL The Lakers got their first win of the season by pounding out a 12-5 win against host Umpqua in the opener of a doubleheader Sunday.

The Riverhawks took the nightcap 7-0 after sweeping the Lakers on Friday in their season-opening doubleheader.

In SWOCC’s win, the Lakers got a stellar outing on the mound by

Micah Del Rio, who pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out 10, before Umpqua scored all five of its runs in the ninth.

Jeffrey Fripp had a grand slam home run and double and drove in five runs for the Lakers. He also scored twice. All of that came in the ninth inning, when the Lakers scored seven times.

Jalen Jones had a double and single and scored twice and Noah Montoya had a double and drove in two runs.

Jordan Crawford had two singles, two runs and an RBI; Chandler Stocking drove in two runs; and William Wilinski scored two runs.

The nightcap marked the college debut of Reedsport graduate Dallas McGill, who struggled with control, walking nine batters and giving up five runs (two earned), on just two hits and all the walks, while striking out five in four innings.

The Lakers, meanwhile, got no hits off Umpqua pitchers Austin Anderson and Preston Johnson.

On Friday, Umpqua won 10-3 and 6-1.

Stocking had two hits and a run in the opening loss and Crawford and Maxwell Moore hit doubles.

In the nightcap, Crawford had two hits, including a triple, and scored the lone SWOCC run on an RBI by Fripp.

This week, the Lakers host Linn-Benton for a doubleheader on Friday and visit the Roadrunners for a twin bill on Saturday.

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Local Schedule Tuesday, March 30

High School Girls Soccer — Marshfield at Cottage Grove, 5:30 p.m.

High School Boys Soccer — Cottage Grove at Marshfield, 6:30 p.m.; Douglas at Coquille, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 31

College Volleyball — SWOCC at Lane, 6 p.m.

High School Girls Soccer — Brookings-Harbor at Marshfield, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 1

High School Girls Soccer — Marist Catholic at Marshfield, 6:30 p.m.; Cottage Grove at North Bend, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, April 2

High School Football — North Bend at Lebanon, 7:30 p.m.; Bandon at Coquille, 7 p.m.; Reedsport at Oakland, 7 p.m.; Yoncalla at Myrtle Point, 7 p.m.; Gold Beach at Camas Valley, 7 p.m.

High School Boys Soccer — Coquille at Glide, 10:30 a.m.

College Baseball — Linn-Benton at SWOCC (2), 1 p.m.

College Volleyball — SWOCC at Lane, 6 p.m.

College Softball — SWOCC at Big Bend (2), 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 3

High School Football — Marshfield at Marist Catholic, 1 p.m.

High School Girls Soccer — North Bend at Thurston, 1 p.m.

High School Boys Soccer — North Bend at Thurston, 3:15 p.m.

College Baseball — SWOCC at Linn-Benton (2), 1 p.m.

College Softball — SWOCC at Big Bend (2), 10 a.m.

Scenes from the North Bend-Marshfield rivalry football game

Photos by John Gunther, The World

North Bend’s Jake Hannah, left, and Marshfield’s Pierce Davidson greet each other after the Pirates beat the Bulldogs 40-7 in the rivalry game between the teams Friday night.

Marshfield quarterback Dom Montiel runs for a gain in Friday’s win. He also had four touchdown passes.

North Bend’s Dylan Walling pulls down Sam Grayson on a punt return Friday night.

North Bend’s Bryson Potter tackles Marshfield’s Miguel Velazquez during the contest.

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This week in Coos County history: March 28-30 100 YEARS — 1921 Marshfield boy is chosen cadet Spencer Carlson wins Annapolis appointment Son of Mr. and Mrs. August Carlson named — brother formerly held honor (Special from Coos Bay Washington Bureau) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spencer Carlson of Marshfield has been appointed cadet to the Annapolis Naval Academy by Representative Hawley. Wallace J. Walsh of Newport has been named as alternate.

Spencer Carlson is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. August Carlson of Marshfield. His mother is a niece of C.A. Smith.

Carlson is a graduate of the Marshfield high school. He took the preliminary examinations for the appointment some time ago and the appointment is made on merit, being quite an honor.

His oldest brother, Milton A. Carlson, secured the appointment several years ago and finished the course with high honor. He holds the lieutenancy and was attached to the Pacific fleet with headquarters in San Diego.

Bandon men plan tan bark plant Propose to develop Rogue river oak tracts Robert O. Boykin goes to Portland to confer with Roderick Macleay and others Robert O. Boykin of Bandon passed through here this morning en route to Albany, Portland possibly other points on matters connected with a plan which he and Bandon associates have for developing the tan bark industry on Rogue River. He will also confer with Roderick Macleay regarding the leasing of a Macleay plant at Wedderburn and possibly utilizing some of the Macleay estate oak timber holdings. The whole matters is in a tentative state yet.

Associated with Mr. Boykin in the proposition, he said, are a number of Bandon business men who will be members of a stock company to finance the project. Among them are Messrs. Kronenberg, Sidwell, Neilsen, Zentner and others.

Mr. Boykin’s plan is to construct a plant at Wedderburn which will extract the tan bark liquid.

He says there is a big demand for the oak bark from canneries all over the country. The large amount of it in Curry county is held from the market owing to lack of transportation of the tan bark itself. His plan is to put in a chemical plant which will extract only the liquid which can be shipped in barrels. The plant would handle about twenty cords per day.

Baseball league is being planned Meeting is held at North Bend last evening Idea is to have six teams in the league and make out a schedule for the season At a meeting held in North Bend last night plans were discussed for the formation of

a six team baseball league for this season.

Those in attendance were Frank Taylor of Reedsport; Mike Burke of Marshfield and H.O. Peterson and Dennis Hull of North Bend.

The plan is to have teams from Marshfield, North Bend, Reedsport, Coquille, Powers and Bandon in the league and to make up a regular schedule for the season. Manager in each city will be consulted and it is hoped to put through the plans.

50 YEARS — 1971 Highlanders nudge tired Pirates for third, 54-52 PORTLAND — A determined, but tired, Marshfield cage quintet saw all hopes of a third-place finish in the class AAA Tournament go awry Saturday night as North Eugene held on for a 54-52 victory over the Pirates in Portland’s Memorial Coliseum.

With the loss, Marshfield settled for a sixth-place spot which is the highest finish for the Pirate five since the 1962 season which saw the Purple and Gold reach the finals before losing to Grants Pass, 62-54.

It was a total of three points that separated Marshfield from any tournament hardware, as Grant claimed a 49-48 win in Friday’s semifinals before the Highlanders did in the Pirates.

“We still had a good tournament, though,” said Marshfield bossman Bruce Hoffine of the club that, prior to the tournament, was not supposed to last through the first two rounds of play.

Marshfield’s “Cinderella Kids” instead polished off fourth-ranked LaSalle and seventh-ranked Medford before losing the backto-back heartbreakers to the Generals and the Highlanders.

Coaches elect Norm Hill to All-Tourney team Marshfield guard Norm Hill, a 5-foot-9 senior, was named to the Class AAA Tournament all-star team Saturday night after balloting by the 16 competing coaches.

Hill, the Pirates’ leading scorer and one of three Bucs in the tourney’s top 10, became the first Marshfield player to be named to the first team since Mel Counts was honored in the 1959 and 1960 classics.

Hill was seventh in scoring with 56 points while teammates Bob Chiene and Mike Hashberger were eight and 10th, respectively.

Cheine scored 53 points and Hashberger 51 for the fourt games played.

Hashberger, a 6-foot-1 forward, was also ninth in rebounding with 34 caroms.

Oregon senators urge NB station WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators Robert Packwood and Mark Hatfield supported appropriations here today for a Coast Guard Air Station in North Bend.

A $4.2 million bill introduced by Sen.

Packwood to provide the North Bend Air Station for foreign fishing vessel surveillance and search and rescue operations was included in a hearing held by the Senate Commerce Committee on all Coast Guard appropriations.

Sen. Hatfield is a member of the Merchant Marine Sub-committee of the Commerce Committee and strongly supported not only the North Bend Air Station, but all search and rescue operations of the Coast Guard.

Packwood said the North Bend facility would prove to fishing fleets of foreign nations the U.S. means business about protecting fishing resources within the 12 mile limit. His bill provides for housing three radar-equipped aircraft.

Sen. Hatfield said “I do not need to repeat to the representatives of the Coast Guard the intense feelings along the Oregon Coast generated by incursions of foreign fishing fleets.

“I do appreciate the cooperation by the Coast Guard in attempting to solve this many faceted problem. I know Sen. Packwood and Oregon’s two congressmen form the coast, Wendell Wyatt and John Dellenback, share my feelings that increased Coast Guard activity in this area is needed.

“If the Coast Guard could provide an air station at North Bend, I think an increase to both surveillance of foreign fishing vessels and search and rescue operations could be accomplished. The use of helicopters would provide versatility. In my opinion, the coastal citizens of Oregon would like their tax dollars spent in this area.”

Bandon High student SWO Youth Pilgrimage deligate Ethan Ward of Bandon High School will be this summer’s Southwestern Oregon delegate on the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth, sponsored annually by the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges. He will travel by chartered bus to New York City for a week of observation at the United Nations. Ethan’s trip, of nearly four weeks, will also include visits to both the U.S. and Canadian capitals, Mount Vernon, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Valley Forge and the battlefield at Gettysburg.

Ethan was chosen March 13 in the Coquille IOOF Hall on the basis of his essay and seven minute oration on “The Organizational Framework of the United Nations — Its Strengths and Weaknesses.”

Second place went to Lorenzo Meyia of North Bend High School. Other high school winners competing were Rhonda DeMain of Coquille, Leslie Gill of Myrtle Point and Arlene Allen of Gold Beach.

20 YEARS — 2001 Garbage can man North Bend man’s litter crusade gets help from local businessman A local man’s effort to rid the area around

North Bend High School of litter is proving to be contagious.

Quadel Industries, a locally owned plastic manufacturing company, has agreed to donate 10 new 45-gallon garbage cans to John Bosse and his class of severely disabled students.

They are the ones volunteering to clean up the area around the high school.

Bosse is an instructional aide at the high school and his students pick up litter and trash at least once a week. The group’s efforts have been thwarted somewhat by crows that rummage through the garbage cans without lids, redistributing litter around the area.

Jason Luckman, vice president of sales at Quadel in Millington, said he learned about the situation after reading about the group’s efforts in The World during his lunch break.

“I decided that donating the garbage cans was something our company could do,” he said. “I felt it was a worthwhile cause, and I wanted to give back to the community.”

Bay Area teams play Alaskan squad Marshfield and North Bend play host to Ketchikan High School team If the Marshfield and North Bend softball teams play a similar opponent on the same day, the most likely scenario would be against a Midwestern League for or maybe another South Coast team.

Wednesday’s opponent came from a little farther away.

The Ketchikan Lady Kings, from Alaska, began their weeklong road trip through Oregon on Sunday. Ketchikan has battled teams from the Southern Oregon Conference, Midwestern League, Far West League and also the weather.

Against Marshfield and North Bend, a noon start time for a doubleheader that began with the Pirates turned into an all-day affair.

Marshfield and Ketchikan played an inning at Ferry Road Park before the rain was too much, and the day ended against North Bend at 8 p.m. at the softball field at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

Ketchikan didn’t travel thousands of miles to not play softball.

“We came to play,” said Ketchikan coach Joe Austin. “I was delighted we were able to get these games in.”

The Bay Area teams swept Ketchikan: Marshfield won 5-4, followed by North Bend’s 12-2 victory.

Ketchikan’s first game was supposed to be Saturday against Grants Pass, but it was rained out. The Lady Kings took the day off Sunday and then split a doubleheader on Monday against Hidden Valley and Grants Pass. Ketchikan defeated Bandon 10-2 before coming to the Bay Area.

These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

New nursing assistant apprenticeship program will Sheriff’s office to remain closed another week support residents and staff at nursing facilities Nursing facilities and other places of care for vulnerable community members have struggled with high staffing turnover of nursing assistants and frontline staff for decades.

Long-Term CareWorks’ CNA Apprenticeship is the first certified nursing apprenticeship program in Oregon. It was approved last week by the Oregon State Apprenticeship and Training Council. In an exciting partnership, SEIU 503 and a group of nursing facility providers worked together to set it up to train and certify nursing assistants. It will make a positive impact for nursing facility residents and workers who support them and build a stable workforce for longterm care employers.

“This apprenticeship program will give workers

access to paid on-the-job training to build their skills and earning potential, while also offering long-term care providers a high-quality pool of job applicants,” says Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle. “In college, I worked as a nursing assistant in a memory care home. It is very physically demanding work and usually low paid.

High turnover of qualified, experienced staff has direct impacts on the quality of care for residents, and I’m excited about how this program will address that.”

The Long-Term CareWorks’ CNA Apprenticeship will provide certified classroom instruction and paid on-the-job training. It will operate with a competency-based model, with structured mentorship and

small cohorts of ten apprentices. After completing the yearlong program, each apprentice will have mastered the skills needed to be a qualified nursing assistant and meet industry standards. The program will be available to employers and employees in the long- term care industry throughout the state.

Additional wraparound services will be available to support participants through childcare and transportation assistance and stipends for supplies and housing.

Patsy Richards, the director of Long-Term CareWorks, says that the program has already paid dividends for the inaugural cohort.

“Every time I talk with the apprentices in our program, I see our life-changing potential for both long-term care consumers and the workers who support them. In the

next few months, Long-Term CareWorks’ CNA Apprenticeship will touch hundreds of lives throughout the state.”

“In my 10 years working at nursing homes, I have seen the toll that turnover and vacancies have on our seniors and people with disabilities,” said Ron Strle, a certified nursing assistant and SEIU member in Hood River.

“I’m excited that the nursing homes are working with our union to address this issue by investing in an apprenticeship program. By supporting staff, we can attract and retain more people, and that’s a great step forward for longterm care.”

“The Long-Term CareWorks CNA Apprenticeship program will allow more Oregonians the opportunity to find meaningful careers and opportunities within long term care,” said Ryan.

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The Coos County Sheriff’s Office will remain closed to the public for another week, the office announced Friday.

The sheriff’s office was originally closed March 22 due to construction and a deep cleaning. The new announcement extended the closure through April 2.

If you have law enforcement, fingerprinting or concealed handgun license

questions, call 541-396-7800 or 541-396-7801.

If you have evidence related questions, call our evidence custodian at 541-3967804, Monday-Wednesday.

Civil papers will need to be dropped off with the state courts. If you have questions regarding civil service, call the civil clerk at 541-3967898. You can also reach the state courts at 541-396-4082.

Department of Revenue outlines unemployment benefit tax relief The Department of Revenue announced Friday it will adjust the tax returns for Oregon taxpayers who have already filed their 2020 returns and are due relief from income taxes paid on recently exempted unemployment benefits earned in 2020.

“These taxpayers have already done what they were supposed to do. They filed their tax returns on time,”

Revenue Director Betsy Imholt said. “We’re going to fix those returns to make sure these taxpayers get the proper refund under the new federal law.”

Oregon taxpayers, who received unemployment in 2020 and have not yet filed their tax returns, can do so now following the instructions the IRS recently provided.

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