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Former teacher arrested on child sex abuse charges

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A former Coquille High School teacher is behind bars on a $200,000 bond after a Coos County granny jury indicted him on 30 felony counts of child sex abuse.

Kory Sturgess, who was fired by the Coquille School District when he was arrested in October,

is facing 15 charges of encouraging child sex abuse in the first degree and 15 counts of encouraging child sex abuse in the second degree. The first degree charge is a Class B felony while the second-degree charge is a Class C felony.

The grand jury handed down the indictments May 10, and the

Coquille Police Department began searching for Sturgess three days later after an arrest warrant was signed and finalized.

The same day, officers with the Coquille Police Department worked with officers from the Springfield Police Department to find and arrest Sturgess. He was returned to Coos County and

booked into the Coos County Jail, where he remained as of Tuesday.

According to an earlier report in The World, Sturgess was arrested in October after an investigation by the Coquille Police Department revealed Sturgess was involved in manufacturing photos depicting children in sexually explicit manners.

Police served a search warrant at his home, and which time Sturgess was arrested.

At the time of his arrest, Sturgess was a geometry and algebra teacher at Coquille High School.

At the time, police said there was no indication Sturgess had done anything improper with local children.

Hoyle, Skarlatos advance to congressional primary

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The primary election that ended Tuesday led to two incumbents winning re-election to county commission seats while Julie Brecke was elected county clerk.

Incumbents, Brecke win big in local primaries

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Tuesday night was a big night for incumbents as Commissioners John Sweet and Melissa Cribbins earned new terms in office. But the big winner of the night was a first-time candidate as Julie Brecke coasted to victory in the race for county clerk.

All three candidates competed in three-person races, but managed to get more than the needed 50% of the votes to avoid a second election in November.

In the Position 2 race, John Sweet earned a new term after receiving 5,101 votes, or 55.86%. Pam Lewis placed sec-

ond with 3,210 votes, or 35.15%, and Cristina Bettesworth was third with 789 votes, or 8.64%.

In the Position 3 race, Melissa Cribbins also earned a new term in office, collecting 5,004 votes or 53.62% of the total cast. Rod Taylor placed second with 3,459 votes, or 37.06%, while Chase Carlson collected 835 votes, or 8.95%.

During the race, Cribbins and Sweet campaigned together, saying keeping the existing board together. Lewis and Taylor also campaigned together, calling for greater local control.

The real wild card of the night was the race for county clerk, with three newcomers running for the open seat. But the voters turned to Brecke in big numbers,

giving the North Bend teacher 5.123 votes, or 59.7%.

Diane Rich, who campaigned with Taylor and Lewis, was second with 2,341 votes, or 27.28%, and Matthew Borgens was third with 1,087 votes, or 12.67%.

After securing the win, Brecke said she was confident heading into her first election day.

“I had a pretty good feeling,” she said Tuesday night. “I’m pretty happy with the numbers so far.”

After clinching the victory in the primary, Brecke said she enjoyed her first campaign.

“I enjoyed just getting to know the people in the community,” she said. “I feel like I know a lot of people because I was born

and raised here and have been a teacher. But I met a lot more.”

Brecke said she has a pretty good understanding of what the clerk’s job entails, but she is eager to learn more before taking office in January.

“That is my first objective, to get in there and learn a lot,” she said. “I’m going to get there and draw from all the experience from clerks across the state.”

But until then, she will return to the classroom.

“I’m going to keep teaching as long as I can,” she said.

Final results will not be known for a week as state law allows ballots mailed by today to be counted up to seven days after the election.

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Voters in Coos Bay defeated a bond package that would have built a new library and 9-1-1 call center at John Topits Park.

Library bond falls; NB schools too close to call

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A bond package to fund a new library and 9-1-1 call center at John Topics Park went down to defeat during the primary election Tuesday.

The $20 million bond package was proposed to build a new library and add the 9-1-1 call center. The Coos Bay City Council proposed the bond, saying the existing library downtown is falling apart and the city is obligated to have a library facility in Coos Bay. The city spent years looking for a location before deciding on Topits

Park, near the middle lake.

With 2,169 ballots counted, 1,324 voters, or 61.04%, voted against the bond package while 845 voters, or 38.96%, voted in favor of it.

While no one was available to speak after results were released Tuesday, both Mayor Joe Benetti and City Manager Rodger Craddock said if the bond vote failed, the city would have to look for new ways to fund construction of the library.

In a race too close to call, a bond package to fund repairs in the North Bend School District is also behind, but the margin

is razor thin. With 2,483 ballots counted, 1,251 voters cast ballots against the bond while 1,232 voters have cast ballots in favor of the bond.

The vote is the second time in two years the North Bend School District has asked voters to approve a bond. The first bond was voted down, so the school board came back with a smaller bond that would not have increased the tax rate.

With enough votes still outstanding, the outcome of the vote has not been finalized.

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Charleston passed handily. With 9,470 votes counted, 5,624 ballots, or 59.39%, were cast in support of the tax while 3,846 votes, or 40.61%, were cast against it.

The passage will impose a 9.5% tax on hotel and other short-term rentals in Charleston and Cape Arago. The money will allow Charleston to create a convention and visitors bureau and will also increase security and clean-up efforts in Charleston.

Final results will not be known for a week as state law allows ballots mailed by today to be counted up to seven days after the election.

There were no surprises during Tuesday’s primary in the race to replace Congressman Peter DeFazio.

While only one Republican was in the race, current Oregon Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle easily won an eight-person race on the Democrat side.

After being endorsed by DeFazio and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Hoyle received 40,921 votes, or 65.04%, to win the Democratic nomination.

Hoyle moved on to face Republican Alek Skarlatos, who received 36,462 votes in the GOP primary, in the general election.

Other than Hoyle, Doyle Canning was the only other candidate to receive more than 10% of the vote after receiving 9.174 votes, or 14.58%.

In Coos County, voters mirrored the district-wide results.

Coos County voters picked Hoyle, with 62.33% voting for the labor commissioner. Canning was the second choice, with 15.47% voting for him.

DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney praised Hoyle after the victory.

“Congratulations to Val Hoyle on her victory in Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District tonight,” Maloney said. “As Oregon’s Labor Commissioner, Val has been a champion for hardworking Oregonians – fighting to ensure workers are paid the wages and benefits they are owed. I have no doubt that she will continue to build on that work in Congress, and we look forward to partnering with Val this cycle to keep this seat blue.”

Skarlatos said he was ready for the challenge of the general election.

“As a political outsider, I am thankful to be selected as the Republican nominee for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. It’s clear Washington is broken, Joe Biden’s liberal policies are not working, and we need solutions to reduce inflation, lower gas prices, and lower the cost of healthcare while improving access for rural Oregon,” said Skarlatos. “Oregon’s 4th Congressional District is the poorest district in the state. It’s clear the status quo is not working, and now more than ever, we need fresh ideas and new solutions that will help middle-class families in our state.”

In the race for U.S. Senate, Wyden received almost 90% of the vote in the Democrat primary to earn the Democratic endorsement.

On the GOP side, Jo Rae Perkins leads a seven-person field with 32.11% of the votes. Darin Hardback is second with 29.84%

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Oregon gasoline prices rise over $5 a gallon JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net

The price you pay for gasoline in most cities in Oregon has now jumped to over $5 a gallon.

Pump prices began rising significantly following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The prices took another sharp jump, over 30 cents a gallon in some cities this past weekend surging to over $5 a gallon for unleaded.

According to the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) price survey, the national and Oregon averages skyrocketed to new record highs after the price of oil jumped above $110 per barrel over the past week. Pump prices are setting new record highs again this week with the Oregon average climbing above $5 a gallon for the first time ever. The major driver is the high cost of crude oil which is above $110 per barrel.

For the week, the national average for regular jumps 15 cents to $4.52 a gallon. The Oregon average soars 21 cents to $5.06.

“When we have high gasoline

prices, they do trickle down to every part of the economy impacting all goods delivered by trucks powered by gasoline and diesel,” AAA Oregon/Idaho Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds told The Chronicle. “Everything we purchase and that we need transitions down to additional transportation costs.”

Dodds said it’s not likely that there will be any price relief soon.

“Unfortunately, crude oil remains significantly elevated because of the ongoing war in Ukraine,” Dodds said. “Oil supplies were already tight before that.”

The previous tight oil market is the result the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Dodds.

“We saw demand for oil and gas fall dramatically during the pandemic,” she said. “The bottle fell out of the oil market, so production was reduced because of the loss of demand. It takes a lot of infrastructure, a lot of labor and a lot of time to ramp the supplies back up.”

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The price for unleaded regular in Oregon has climbed over $5 a gallon for the first time ever. sion, countries around the world ceased ordering Russia crude oil, as a protest to the war.

“So, Russian crude oil is no longer in place and that oil has to be replaced from supplies around the world and that is why prices are rocketing up,” Dodds said.

Pump prices are fueled by

the most part from the cost of crude oil.

“On the average, abut 53 percent of what we pay for a gallon of gasoline is for the price of crude,” Dodds said. “Twelve percent is for refining, 21 percent is for distribution and marketing, and 15 percent is for taxes.”

Dodds said the zooming gasoline prices are having a psychological impact on drivers.

“People have done their best in dealing with $4 gasoline, but when you see $5-plus for a gallon posted on the service station signs, that does send shock waves,” she said.

Peterson hired as superintendent of SCESD The South Coast Education Service District board of directors announced last week that Paul Peterson has been selected to serve as the new superintendent beginning July 1.

Peterson brings more than 27 years of experience in education to the role, 21 of which have been in Oregon.

Since launching his academic career as a classroom teacher in the state of Washington, Peterson has held both school and district leadership positions throughout his tenure in education. Peterson formerly served as assistant superintendent for Northwest Regional Education Service District and, most recently, has been working to support school districts through leadership transitions by serving in interim superintendent roles for Scappoose and Silver Falls School Districts.

“After a careful and thorough search that we narrowed down to two very strong candidates, we believe that Paul will provide the strong leadership we need to help us support our students, families, teachers and staff,” said John Buckley, member of the SCESD board of directors.

“His local roots and deep understanding of the Oregon education system was an important factor in our decision.

He’s also an excellent listener and has a very genuine presence about him.”

Charis McGaughy, who has served as SCESD’s interim superintendent for nearly a year, has accepted a permanent superintendent position with Coos Bay School District and will transition to her new role on July 1.

“I am looking forward to joining the outstanding team at South Coast ESD,” said Peterson. “My favorite people in the world are all educators, and the team at South Coast ESD is impressively talented, with expertise and commitment to helping all kids. I’m grateful and blessed to work with such incredible people. On top of that, I’ll get to work with the region’s talented school leaders, providing thoughtful leadership as we work to innovate and keep improving the educational experience for all kids.”

According to Peterson, his entry plan will kick off with listening and learning with a focus on team and community building prior to building a collaborative strategic plan for the district.

SCESD provides services to 10 local school districts and approximately 16,000 students from birth to age 21. There are about 125 staff members serving as teachers, education specialists, grant and special programs staff, support staff and administrators. SCESD provides services to students both within the region’s

school districts and through an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education Program. These services align with the purpose of ESDs and include special education services, instructional supports to local school districts, implementation of grant programs and technology and administration supports.

Kotex, Drazan advance in governor’s primary

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Two legislative leaders who have battled in the halls of the state capital

for years will face off once again, this time with residence at the governor’s mansion at stake.

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In the 15-person race for the Democratic nomination, Kotek coasted to the win.

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Kotex received 168,961 votes, or 54.98% to dominate the field. Secretary of State Tobias Read was the only real competition, garnering 100,555 votes, or 32.72%. No other candidate received more than 2.12% of the votes cast.

On the Republican side, 19 candidates vied for the nomination, which was much more open. Drazan received 56,498 votes, or 23.64% to lead the way.

Bob Tiernan finished second with 44,494 votes, or 18.62%. Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam placed third, receiving just less than 10% of the vote.

Curry County Commissioner Court Boice received 2,845 votes, or 1.19%, beating seven other candidates.

In Coos County, the Democrat race was much closer. Kotex led the way, but barely, receiving 1,430 votes, or 40.97%, while Read had 1,379 votes, or 39.51%. In the GOP race, Tiernan led the way, receiving 1,087 votes, or 27.41%.

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

Friday, 5/13/2022: North Bend • 4:18 am, 1900 block of Meade Avenue, report of criminal trespass which resulted in warrant service. A 32 year old male was cited.

• 4:21 am, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue, report of bike theft.

• 11:41 am, 1600 block of Meade Avenue, report of possible dispute. An 18 year old male was charged with harassment domestic, strangulation and transported to Coos County jail.

• 2:58 pm, Newmark and Broadway, report of traffic signal malfunction.

• 3:10 pm, Maine and Broadway, traf-

fic stop. A 27 year old male was cited.

• 5:10 pm, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue, report of ID theft. Subjects in possession of stolen check.

Coos Bay • 6:42 am, 700 block of N 10th Street, report of disorderly conduct. Subject bothering patron, possibly impaired.

• 7:30 am, 1500 block of Pennsylvania, report of mail theft.

• 8:15 am, 1900 block of Woodland Drive, report of fraud. Victim of phone scam, claiming to be border patrol.

• 8:37 am, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle. Vehicle entered and items taken.­ • 9:49 am, 3111 Ocean Boulevard, report of attempt to pass counterfeit money.

• 10:58 am, 1000 block of W Ingersoll Avenue, report of assault.

• 11:10 am, Seagate Avenue, report of criminal trespass. A 52 year old male

was charged with criminal trespass 2, offensive littering and transported to Coos County jail.

• 1:24 pm, Puerta Vista Drive, traffic stop. A 31 year old male was cited for driving while suspended.

• 4:26 pm, 1000 block of S 1st Street, report of hit and run accident. To parked vehicle.

• 4:44 pm, 100 block of S 9th Street, report of unauthorized use of motor vehicle. Stolen vehicle.

• 5:27 pm, 100 block of Hall Avenue, report of burglary. Entry into impound yard and items taken from a vehicle.

• 10:05 pm, 600 block of N Morrison Street, report of illegal fireworks. A 34 year old male was cited for possession of illegal fireworks.

• 11:26 pm, 1600 block of Minnesota Avenue, traffic stop which resulted in probation violation. A 46 year old female

was charged with probation violation detainer and transported to jail. A 38 year old male was cited.

Coquille • 9:23 am, Sanford Heights, report of suspicious conditions.

• 5:05 pm, 100 block of N Vernon Street, report of theft.

• 7:21 pm, 400 block of W 4th Street, report of dispute.

• 8:28 pm, Highway 101 and mile post 249, report of suspicious conditions.

Reedsport • 2:19 am, 400 block of Camellia Court, report of domestic disturbance.

• 9:43 am, Highway 101 and mile post 213, report of animal problem.

• 1:29 pm, Recreation Station, report of civil dispute.

• 3:37 pm, 900 block of S Hill Drive, report of harassment.

• 4:36 pm, 1200 block of Hawthorne

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• 4:55 pm, RV Masters of Oregon, report of animal problem.

• 11:28 pm, Tides Inn Bar and Grill, report of animal problem.

Saturday, 5/14/2022: North Bend • 10:11 am, 400 block of Newmark Street, report of theft.

• 12:20 pm, Marion Street, report of littering. RV possible dumping sewage on street.

• 9:13 pm, 1400 block of Sherman Avenue, report of vicious dog.

• 9:19 pm, 1700 block of Hamilton Avenue, report of criminal mischief to vehicle.

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OBITUARIES Stanley David Woodward

Maryon Adell Brooks

April 15, 1949-April 13, 2022

December 18, 1937 – May 21, 2021

Dave was born in Myrtle Point, Oregon. He and his family lived in Coquille, Oregon until he was 8 and then moved to Empire, Oregon where he attended Madison grade school, then Michigan Avenue Middle school. He played football and said many times that they had to wait for the tide to go out to practice. He attended Marshfield High School, graduating in 1967.

He acquired many lifelong friends in grade school as well as high school.

Directly after high school he enlisted in the Marines. He went to boot camp at Camp Pendleton,

California and then headed to Vietnam where he was a Tanker. He served two tours in Vietnam and was there during the TET offensive in 1968. He was a proud Marine to the end.

When he got home from Vietnam, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Karen Garkow. They had a son Todd and moved from Coos Bay to Portland, Oregon so he could begin school for auto body repair and painting at Portland Community College.

He then went to work for Widing Transportation for several years before working at Hopp’s Body shop and Fisher Volvo, where he was an automotive painter.

He then went into sales for Industrial Finishes and eventually worked for BASF where he was a top salesman selling automotive paint and equipment.

He lived most of his life in the Portland area before

finding a little piece of paradise on the McKenzie River out of Eugene. He also found the sun in Southern California where he and Karen own a home.

He enjoyed camping with family, fishing, boating and many other outdoor activities. He lived life to its fullest.

He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Karen; his son, Sam Urbany; his sister, Sue Button; and brother, John Woodward. He has 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many close friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his son, Todd Woodward and his parents, Frank “Woody” Woodward and Joan Woodward.

Dave was loved by all who met him; he was always the life of the party.

Gloriously profane, all in, ready and willing, he will be greatly missed.

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A celebration of life service for Maryon Adell (Primicias) (Boles) ( Sigman) Brooks, 83, of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Harmony United Church, 123 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay, with Reverend Donald Ford, officiating.

Maryon was born December 18, 1937 in Los Angeles, California, to Hazel and Frank Primicias.

She passed away May 21, 2021 in Coos Bay. After her mother divorced and remarried, the family moved to a farm in Livingston, California in 1949, where Maryon attended and graduated from Livingston High School in 1955. In 1958, Maryon married Donald L. Sigman and they had two

daughters, Lisa Dawn and Valerie Lynn.

Maryon’s career of 28 years in Federal Civil Service was with the United States Air Force, beginning at Castle AFB California. In 1974, she applied for a position at Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, South Dakota and upon acceptance, the family was relocated. After divorcing in 1977, she applied for a transfer in 1981 to Beale AFB, Marysville, California to be closer to her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. In 1983 she met and married Courtland B. “CB” Brooks.

After taking a disability retirement at Beale AFB in 1986, she kept busy with volunteer work until her husband retired and they moved to Coos Bay, Oregon in 2006.

Maryon was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES) Doric and Martha Chapters, National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), United Methodist Women and a Life member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars.

Maryon and her husband regularly attended Harmony United Methodist Church. She was very

active in OES having been Organist for both Chapters for several years and for one year was Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of Oregon.

Maryon is survived by her beloved husband, CB Brooks; daughter, Lisa and husband, Scott Cozza; daughter, Valerie Sigman; step-daughter, Jennifer and husband, Chris McLeod; four grandchildren, Ian Campbell , Joshua Emrey, Nichole Emrey and Scotty Cozza; four great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren, Stephanie Durst, Michael Dakota, Cody Walker and Montanna “Tanna” Hamilton, Mykah McLeod and Ryan McLeod; four step-great grandchildren; her newly found biological family; half-sisters, Paquita Reyes of San Francisco and Misako Oshiro of Okinawa; and halfbrothers, Frank Primicias of San Diego and Tsutomu Ashimine of Okinawa.

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

volunteers for the Medical Reserve Corps or employees of Coos Health & Wellness.

Reneé Menkens and Kat Burgess were Medical Reserve Corps volunteers who were key to making the drive through vaccine clinics work in multiple Coos County locations and aboard ships for over 300 foreign sailors. They were recognized for their extensive contributions to Public Health, even beyond the COVID response.

Lena Hawtin, from Coos Health & Wellness was recognized for her work at the vaccine clinics as well as for her role in managing the COVID vaccine for the county and helping supervise and assisting the COVID investigators and tracers.

Kelsey Orr and Becky Fairhurst were recognized for their accomplishments in contact tracing to slow the spread of the pandemic. They put in long hours in investigating cases and were frequently mentioned by the Oregon Health Authority as some of the best investigators in Oregon.

They were also recognized for volunteering at the vaccination clinics.

Other ‘Super Stars’ were recognized for their ‘non-pandemic’ contributions to public health.

John Lemos was recognized for his work at the Kids HOPE center. He volunteered hours of his time in helping accomplish the center’s mission of reducing child abuse through community awareness, intervention, and to provide support for healing and victim justice.

HOPE is an acronym for “Healing, Outreach, Prevention, and Education”. John also is a volunteer co-facilitator in the Kid’s HOPE center Darkness to Light curriculum.

Stephanie Polizzi, of the OSU Extension, was recognized for her tire-

less work in improving nutrition. Stephanie leads a nutrition education crusade that starts with extensive research to support educational material (which she also creates), and then concludes with the implementation of the training, including training health coaches to extend the training reach.

Alissa Pruess was recognized for her work in several areas. She has studied and developed plans for addressing the health needs of homeless mothers and children. She has also developed resources to support reproductive health. Her research helped identify health gaps and needs, and she has created tools to fill those gaps.

Recently she designed The Sex Talk Website (thecoossextalk.org) to make reliable and accurate sex education available to the community. Alissa is also active in other areas, and is the new president of the Zonta Club.

Barbara Van Slyke was recognized for being the driving force behind the establishment of the Waterfall Clinic. As a nurse at Bay Area Hospital, she realized that there was no neighborhood health clinic for low income or homeless people in Coos County. She started by treating patients at a table at the Gospel Mission in Empire, and that care grew into the Waterfall Clinic. Barbara served on their board until 2014, and continued nursing at the Bay area Cancer Center until 2020.

More than 80 people attended the recognition celebration at the Black Market Gourmet.

The Coos County Friends of Public Health’s mission is to promote public health in Coos County through enhancement of local public health services, through fundraising, education, advocacy and volunteering.

Coos County Friends of Public Health honors super stars The Coos County Friends of Public Health honored Public Health Super Stars on Tuesday, May 10, at their 14th annual Recognition Luncheon.

The awards were presented to individuals and groups who have shown outstanding dedication to improving health in Coos County.

The first two people recognized were people from Coos County’s history.

Coos County had the first public health department in Oregon starting in September 1922. That means that Coos Health & Wellness is celebrating its 100th year as a county public health department. Elizabeth Campbell Bickford, RN, and Everett Mingus, MD, were instrumental in get-

ting the health department established in September of 1922.

Pam de Jong played the role of Elizabeth Campbell Bickford, who was the county health nurse, telling the attendees how she traveled by boat, horse and log train to all of the towns and over 90 schools throughout the county.

Eric Gleason played the role of Dr. Everett Mingus, who was the county health officer who found the funding to help pay for the establishment of the health department. He talked about health conditions and challenges.

The award presentation to the historical characters was followed by recognition of groups and

individuals who provided outstanding assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coquille Indian Tribe was recognized first, for having delivered 7,000 vaccines to the broad Coos County. The Coquille tribe had access to vaccines before other groups, and drew from its culture of potlatch to share those vaccines with the broad Coos County community.

Tribal chair, Brenda Meade accepted the award on behalf of the tribe.

Bay Cities Ambulance was recognized next, for their role in the COVID response by providing community rapid testing in various locations in Coos County and for handling

vaccines in long term care facilities and for seniors at their residences. They also provided an ambulance and responders at the COVID vaccine clinics.

Daisy Zimmerman accepted the award for Bay Cities Ambulance.

The Coos Bay Fire Department was recognized for not only providing their fire station as a venue for drive through vaccine clinics, but also for providing assistance with intake and registration. Their facilities provided an ideal setting for these clinics. Fire chief Mark Anderson accepted the award.

The next group of awards went to individuals who provided COVID response assistance as

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A Word, Please: Collective nouns

By June Casagrande The couple is going to purchase the house? Or the couple are going to purchase the house? Even after all my years of editing, I can still get tripped up trying to make verbs agree with collective nouns like “couple,” “team” and “majority.”

Collective nouns are singular in form, “a team,” but refer to a group of two or more people or things.

In other words, they’re singular and plural at the same time. And since verbs are supposed to agree in number with their subjects — one cat is, two cats are — the roughly 200 collective nouns in our language cause a lot of confusion.

Compare: The family is gathering at the park.

The family are all accountants.

The staff is well-trained.

The staff are experts in customer service.

The choir is excellent.

The choir are arguing among themselves.

The majority is powerful.

The majority are enrolled full-time.

Sometimes collective nouns seem to make more sense as plurals, while other times they make more sense as singulars. When you’re trying to write grammatically, that seems like a problem. But it’s not, because the rule is: If you mean it as a plural, it’s plural. If you mean it as a singular, it’s singular.

In most cases, this hinges on whether the individuals in your collective are acting collectively — the orchestra is playing Tuesday — or they’re acting individually — the orchestra are tuning their instruments.

With collective nouns, consistency counts. “The main consideration in skillfully handling them is consistency in the use of a singular or plural verb,” writes Garner’s Modern American Usage. “If, in the beginning of an essay, the phrase is ‘the faculty was,’ then every reference to ‘faculty’ as a noun should be singular throughout the whole.”

Good advice in most cases, but this isn’t always practical. For example, you may have one sentence where the collective noun works best with a singular

verb and another sentence in which the same noun works better with a plural.

So when consistency isn’t an option, forget it.

Often, you can sidestep awkward collective nouns by tweaking the subject.

The team can be the team members, which takes the guesswork out of how to conjugate the verb. Singers in the choir. Majority of students. Family members.

Team players. When you add a plural noun, it’s much easier because it’s clear you need a plural verb: singers in the choir are, majority of students are, family members are, team players are.

Constructions with “of” phrases are harder. For example, in “A herd of gazelles is/are on the savanna,” you have two nouns: the head word in this noun phrase is the collective “herd,” which could take a singular verb. But “herd” is modified by the prepositional phrase “of gazelles,” which clearly uses a plural.

Some people argue that, because the prepositional phrase “of gazelles” is really working like an adjective here, the head noun, “herd,” should govern the verb. But in fact there’s no reason the object of the preposition, “gazelles,” can’t have its own verb. So again, you get to choose.

If “a team of rivals is assembled” sounds better to you than “a team of rivals are assembled,” use it. If “a bunch of losers are gathered” sounds better than “a bunch of losers is gathered,” go with that. As the writer or speaker, you get to choose which noun gets the verb.

All this applies more to Americans than to Brits, by the way. In the U.K., plural verbs are more often preferred with collective nouns, which sounds downright weird when talking about sports teams in headlines like “Mexico take gold cup.”

That may sound normal to British English speakers, but for Americans it illustrates the most important lesson about collective nouns: Go with what sounds best.

— June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@ aol.com.

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Why do radical Democrat leftist attempt to impose their totalitarian thinking on others rather than to allow free open opinions. While I strongly disagree with the Democrat culture, I call it for what it is. America is supposed to have a republic and not a mob rule democracy.

Know your definitions.

"Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And the process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." - George Orwell "1984".

Democrats want to rule everything you do and tell people how they should live and think. I prefer freedom and critical thought which is not taught in colleges and universities. They teach Communism it seems.

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Not on a whim

I don’t believe anybody sets about purposely to terminate a pregnancy on a whim. It obviously is a personal, moral decision forced by unexpected circumstances. I do believe adding the intrusive weight of governmental regulation adds an unwelcome burden to the situation.

A person’s health decisions should be considered a feature of one’s life that no government should interfere with. (Don’t get me started about insurance companies…) I’m reasonably sure the men who formulated the Constitution were not envisioning all of the changes to societal norms this country has experienced since 1787, yet they had the vision to state a framework for protecting citizens’ rights and freedoms irrespective of societal advances.

The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution clearly states: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, … shall not be violated, ….” However, while it does not qualify the “people” it refers to, it may be reasonably assumed it is the same “we the people” who rebelled against tyranny and approved the document.

Since the Supreme Court has historically been deemed the arbiter of defining the intent of the framers of this document, one can only imagine the criteria these jurists must cogitate, because, like all of us, they weren’t alive then. For me, it’s very difficult to imagine the term “… right to life, …” as conceived by 18th century slave owning men - that the pro-life community refers to in the Constitution’s Preamble - was intended to apply to unborn persons.

I wonder why those who have complained about “government over-reach” and “nanny state” regulations don’t see that happening when it comes to the abortion issue.

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Guest Opinion

Plenty of food, but not enough for all farmworkers

By Astra Lincoln On a summer morning in southern Idaho, the day breaks early, before 6 a.m. The air is stale, never fully cooled from the heat of the day before.

In the indigo hour when night becomes morning, dozens of people — most from Mexico — queue for the van that will shuttle them to the picking fields. For the next 15 hours, they harvest. Ladders teeter on the uneven, parched earth. Cherries are quickly pulled from high branches by the handful.

The fruit isn’t for them. Like most regions in the country whose economies rely on exporting food, little of what’s picked here makes it onto the plates of the people who harvested it.

At the end of the daylight hours, a company bus returns and drives the farmworkers to the Walmart, on the far side of town, where they can shop for groceries and gloves.

Farmworkers forced to shop late at night have frequently been met with depleted shelves ever since the early days of the pandemic. They buy what little they can, then re-board the van that brings them home. Many fall asleep hungry.

In 2020, when the pandemic began, organizer Samantha Guerrero drove across the low, parched hills of Idaho’s Canyon County to a neighborhood she calls Farmway Village. First built as a labor camp, the low-income housing complex has become home to many of the county’s agricultural employees.

Guerrero had planned to distribute information about the new virus.

But what she found wasn’t a lack of information; it was a lack of good groceries. She’s been working to change that ever since.

For immigrant farmworkers, food is in short supply: “The only thing close to that place is a gas station,” Guerrero told me. “That means they only have access to the processed foods sold there.”

Guerrero works for the nonprofit Idaho Organization of Resource Councils, which is trying to change things. Recently, it started distributing culturally relevant foods, like masa for corn tortillas, and some local, organic farmers let volunteers

Astra Lincoln glean produce like tomatoes and pumpkins to redistribute.

Yet the need is widespread — in Idaho and elsewhere where farmworkers are needed — and even the best-organized mutual aid projects can’t meet the demand. Nonprofits try to help, but they aren’t equipped to make the systems-level changes needed to end the lack of nutritious food and the hunger suffered by farmworkers and other immigrants.

Local food pantries try, but they’re not always an answer.

Many farmworkers come from agricultural communities south of our border with Mexico, Guerrero says. They’re used to fresh fruits, home-raised meats, or hand-pressed tortillas. Even though these immigrant communities are the primary audience for many food pantries, the canned and boxed food they provide can be unrecognizable to the people they serve.

This holds true across the West.

I’ve spoken to other farmworkers and organizers in Montana, Oregon and the Dakotas, and all echo those sentiments. We haven’t diminished the hunger of the workers who feed us.

There are 3 million migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States. For more than 20 years, migration from Mexico has been largely driven by economic hard-

ship that began in 1994, when the NAFTA treaty crashed the value of the peso. Now, migrants from that country and Central America are increasingly coming north to escape drug violence, or when landslides, hurricanes, and other disasters hastened by the changing climate force them to flee.

When many workers land at large, corporate-owned farms, they sometimes find harsh conditions; this February, for example, the U.S. Department of Labor found that one large Idaho farm had shortchanged its 69 workers by $159,000.

Ninety-one percent of counties with the highest rates of overall food insecurity are rural, and workers there face soaring costs of food and a declining number of grocery stores, as consolidation and rising real estate values close outlets. Although farmworkers harvest fruit and vegetables all day, it is odd, but true, that they are living in “food deserts.”

“I have to say,” Guerrero says, sighing, “that there is a lot of abundance (in Idaho). There is enough to go around. It’s just all going elsewhere.”

Astra Lincoln is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to lively debate about Western issues. She writes in Oregon.

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OBITUARIES Wayne Calvin Thompson

Blair Adams Holman

August 18, 1931 – April 13, 2022

August 10, 1938 – April 4, 2022

Wayne Calvin Thompson, 90, passed away April 13, 2022.

Wayne was born August 18, 1931 in Marshfield, Oregon to Calvin Thompson and Ione Merritt Thompson. He was one of six children. He grew up in a big, loving, idyllic family. Wayne lived all of his life in Coos Bay. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jean Costelloe in 1950. Together they had four children, Bruce (Jan) Thompson, Kelly (Scott) ThompsonPoore, Blake (Carolyn) Thompson, and Amy (Mark) Ramsden. Wayne and Barbara divorced in 1974, but maintained a special friendship until his death. Wayne married Mary Gray, which ended in divorce a few years later. With her persuasion and insistence, he had two knee replacements, which was a feat for a guy who didn’t go to the doctor!

That kept him walking and biking until his passing.

Wayne had a single minded determination that set him apart from all others. When Pete Susick, his high school football coach, told him that to play the position of fullback, he needed to work on neck exercises, Wayne returned for summer practice with a 19 ¾’’ neck! He wasn’t known as a fast runner but he could hit ‘em hard!

Anything he was interested in was always attacked by the same determination. As a young man, he wanted to be a machinist. He read the Machinery’s Handbook from cover to cover. For the average person that would be like watching cement harden. Wayne’s oldest son Bruce learned the trade from him and they went on to work together for 25 years.

Men under his guidance learned a great deal from his leadership. He was exceptional at the marine trade, excelling in boat shaft work. Wayne would sit and look at a difficult job and figure out a way to get it done. As foreman of Koontz Machine, he was a remarkable teacher and mentor to his crew.

He was greatly respected by those who worked under him.

Wayne always had a love for outdoor activities.

He involved his kids in those activities, instilling a lifelong love for the outdoors in each of his children. He liked to

explore and knew every back road in the state of Oregon. He spent summer weekends camping with the family, backpacking the Kalmiopsis and Rogue River trails, fishing, picnicking, bicycle riding, exploring hot springs, fly fishing for summer steelhead on the North Umpqua, hunting in the fall with extended family and taking drives in the woods.

Wayne’s daughter Kelly shared his love for backpacking and camping by creating experiences with many friends and family, as well as her own children and grandchildren throughout the years.

Wayne was known to spend a lot of time thinking and studying before making a move. He was fishing with his two sons on the Rogue River in 1966. He observed for a long time before they even put their fishing lines in the water. His determination always came into play, as the three of them caught 11 spring Chinook in two days! Bruce was 14 and Blake was 10 years old.

Bruce remembers a boat moved in on Blake’s fishing spot. Wayne tossed a large rock near the boat and told them the next one would land in the boat.

Well, they decided to give the young kid his spot back. He never said much, but they got the message!

In 1980, Wayne was fishing alongside Bruce in their boats. Wayne commented that he was tired of the slow fishing and he was done for the year. Bruce and his buddy told him they were coming back the next weekend.

The next weekend rolled around and the friends’ keen ear recognized Wayne’s Evinrude coming up the river. Surprised, they asked him why he came this week after all.

He replied, “Well, my wife said I can’t go fishing.” He was a man of few words.

That was all he said.

Wayne loved bicycling with untold miles. He had several favorite rides on back roads in wide open country. One of his preferred rides was from Powers Junction to Camas Valley and back, 78 miles roundtrip. Bruce accompanied him on one of those rides when Wayne was 62 years old and recalls being four miles behind him on the way home. Wayne Thompson wasn’t fast, but he was steady! He was known for his patience and quiet

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He believed that we were born with two ears and one mouth for a reason, and he lived by that.

He taught Amy to tie her shoes and write many letters in the alphabet at two years old. She was able to tell time at a young age because of his persistence and well-timed teaching moments. He encouraged his children to think through decisions and not to react. One of his sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.”

Wayne took a lot of pride in his fitness and dietary routine. He was involved in “the Fat Man’s Club” playing basketball at Marshfield High School in his middle age, rode a bike for decades, and walked miles a day into his 90th year. He set a strong example. He finally quit riding a bicycle after many accidents landing him in the hospital. He had multiple fractures over the years that required intensive care and immobilization.

His daughter in law, Jan Thompson, was always there to take him in and nurse him back to health.

It was always good to have Wayne in your corner with any technical difficulties. He had a keen eye and was mechanically inclined. Wayne, Bruce, and a group of family and friends owned old motorcycles for decades.

They would tour many western states for a couple of weeks each summer, camping along the way. He would take the challenge of all the attending problems that go along with an antique vehicle. Wayne actually rode his 1944 Indian 230,000 miles!

He and Bruce did many rebuilds on the Indians in the time they owned and rode them.

Wayne is survived by his children, Bruce (Jan) Thompson, Blake (Carolyn) Thompson, and Amy (Mark) Ramsden; his sister, Gayle Gaer; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Thompson-Poore; son in law, Scott Poore; parents, Cal and Ione Thompson; sisters and brothers in law, Vivian (Frosty) Mulkins, Tommy (Louie) Caranchini, Ardis (Bob) Banry; brother, Keith Thompson and brother in law, Frank Gaer.

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Blair Adams Holman, 83, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Beaverton, Oregon on April 4, 2022.

Blair was a fifthgeneration native Oregonian, born August 10, 1938 in Portland, Oregon; the first child of Dr. Charles and Dorothy (Everhart) Holman. After graduating from Grant High School, he attended Oregon State University, becoming a proud lifelong Beaver. He graduated from OSU with a Bachelor

of Science in Forest Management.

Following two years of active duty in the US Army, Blair entered the forest management industry in Toledo, Oregon as a forester. He continued to work for the GeorgiaPacific Corporation for 38 years, mainly in the Coos County area as a Resource Manager. He was ultimately responsible for Georgia-Pacific’s Oregon timberlands consisting of 300,000 acres until his retirement in October, 2001.

In addition to his forestry work, he served as an active member of the US Army Reserve for over 33 years retiring at the rank of full Colonel.

In his retirement, Blair enjoyed traveling, gardening, volunteering countless hours and resources to community organizations including Coos County Master

Gardener Association, Oregon Coast Music Association, and the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center. He also made significant financial contributions to Southwestern Oregon Community College and Charleston Marine Life Center.

A private burial service for the family was held April 12, 2022 at the historic Adams Cemetery in Molalla, OR. Blair is survived by his wife of 19 years, Ginny Tabor; brother, David Holman and wife, Maryanne of Lake Oswego, OR; sister, Jeanne Newman of Hamlin, NY; daughter, Carrie Fagan and husband John of Corvallis, OR; stepson, Andrew Ehlen of Beaverton, OR; and two grandchildren, Brian Fagan of Corvallis, OR and Kate Fagan of Portland, OR.

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Wanda Lee Houston, 71, of Redmond, Oregon passed away May 8, 2022 after a long battle with dementia.

Wanda grew up in

Coquille, Oregon. She loved the country and spending time outdoors.

Wanda had many hobbies that filled her cup throughout life. She loved trail riding, barrel racing, hiking, furniture restoration, painting and photography. In her later years, found happiness in spending time with her grandchildren doing arts and crafts, watching their sporting events and collecting heart shaped rocks with them. Her life was filled with many exciting adventures. Living in Alaska for several years was one of them. While in Alaska, she was very passionate about whale watching, crabbing, deep

sea fishing and her biggest adventure of all being skydiving!

Wanda is survived by three children, Shawna of Coos Bay, Jason of Redmond, Amy (Cody) of Terrebonne; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Cheryl (Bill) Hall of Windsor, CA; her brother, Daryl (Trina) Houston of Fairview, OR; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Leona Houston.

A graveside service will take place this summer in Terrebonne, Oregon.

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DEAR ABBY: My father died five years ago at 90. For the last 20 years of his life, both my sisters shunned him because they disliked his second wife (who predeceased him). She had never been anything but kind to us all. They refused to speak to him and, when he was dying, announced that they wouldn't attend his funeral.

When an aunt informed them that Dad had left over a million dollars in cash and no will, they couldn't get here fast enough. They caused me major distress by falsely accusing me of trying to steal from them. I have never taken anything from my sisters. I made certain the money was equally distributed, then shut them out of my life.

"Family," to me, is synonymous with loyalty, love and trust. Without it, we're just relations. I plan to never speak to them again. Am I wrong? -- DISGUSTED IN DENVER DEAR DISGUSTED: You are not wrong. Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your father. With relatives like your sisters, you don't need enemies. In a case like this, it is common sense to protect yourself. Keeping your distance will accomplish it nicely.

DEAR ABBY: Will you mention the problem of adult bullying in the workplace? The bullies are usually buddy-buddy with supervisors and get away with the harassment, which includes name-calling, ridiculing and gossiping, which makes for a very uncomfortable work environment. This happens too often. -- ONCE BULLIED DEAR BULLIED: Sadly, you are right. It does happen too often. A way to stop it is first to tell the bully that you don't like it. Then start documenting

the incidents, including the dates, times and what was done. Take that information to your boss or supervisor and ask them to put a stop to it. If that doesn't help, take your concerns to H.R. If H.R. doesn't stop what's going on, take the problem -- and your evidence -- to the EEOC. What you have described is a hostile work environment, which might be the basis of legal action.

DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted a bridal shower for my daughter's soon-to-be sister-in-law. It was a lovely affair with delicious food and adorable decor.

Everyone enjoyed themselves. After it was over, my daughter chided me for not giving a gift. I was dumbfounded, hurt and more than a little angry. The cost of the shower, not including my time and labor, was well over what I would have spent on a gift.

My daughter is angry with me now because I told her she was being rude and ridiculous. Should I apologize and get the couple an additional gift? I have hosted many such events and always thought the party was a gift. -- ANNOYED IN ALBUQUERQUE DEAR ANNOYED: According to "The Everything Wedding Shower Book," by Jennifer Jenkins, "It is customary for the hostess to get the bride a gift for the shower, just like everyone else." However, I am not sure I agree with Jennifer. After having expended the time, effort and expense of planning and executing the shower, I really don't think an additional gift was necessary. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

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The winners of the Bandon Cranberry Logo Contest were honored last week.

Grand prize winner Cara Strazzo was joined by special merit award winners 11-year-old Jael Legutki and 12-year-old Kiah Hanssen-Paulson.

Clinical Employee of the Month at SCHHC is Laura Dillard in Surgical Services Laura Dillard is a Registered Nurse and Certified Perioperative Nurse in Southern Coos Hospital’s Surgical Services Department. She has been with SCHHC for 17 years, starting in January 2005.

Laura was chosen as SCHHC’s Clinical Employee of the Month for April, in part because “she exemplifies all the qualities of the hospital’s mission, vision and values,” according to her nomination.

“She is committed to providing high-quality patient care,” the nomination stated. Her patients always feel pampered when Laura cares for them.

Whenever there is down time, Laura assists other departments willingly, offering help without being asked.”

Laura can be seen helping at SCHHC community events, such as the drive-through Flu Shot Clinic and COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

“Laura demonstrates the highest quality of care and creates an environment of teamwork. She has been a guiding star to the principles and highest standards for all Operating Department RNs. She is truly an asset to our hospital and community,” her nomination concludes.

She came to the profession later in life, after her two children graduated from high school.

She started out working in health records as a transcriber and that’s how she paid her way through nursing school. She earned her nursing degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College and her Bachelor of Science in

Nursing (BSN) from Oregon Health Sciences University.

Laura worked at Coquille Valley Hospital for almost eight years prior to coming to SCHHC. “It was something I always wanted to do and while in nursing school I became interested in the operating room,” she said. “I felt like that’s where I wanted to be.”

Her job at SCHHC involves pre-operative preparation of patients for their surgical procedures. A lot of it involves teaching the patient what the surgery or procedure entails, listening to their concerns and being there to assist, then waking them up afterwards. The OR nurses always give patients a follow-up call the next day to see how they are doing.

“I’m a representative for

patients when they are under and can’t speak for themselves,” Laura said. “I make sure they are OK and all the equipment is functioning and sterile. We also help with anesthesia inductions – we are kind of the surgeon’s right-hand person.”

What Laura likes about her work is the people and patients that she helps, and the amazing people she works with.

“We’re kind of a family,” she said. “We watch out for one another and the patients. Some are grumpy but we do our best to make it a pleasant experience and ease their anxiety.”

Laura lives in Coquille. She has a son who also lives in Coquille and a daughter who lives in Corvallis and is mother to her three teenaged grandsons.

Laura Dillard In her spare time, Laura enjoys taking care of her 11 acres and riding her ATV around the property with her Chihuahua. She raises chickens (and barters with their eggs), enjoys gardening and quilting, among other hobbies.

She just started a class through the OSU Extension Service on beekeeping.

Cassie Sherman chosen as non-clinical employee of the month at SCHHC Cassandra Sherman is one of Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center’s night ninjas. Her behind-the-scenes efforts to make the hospital’s buildings, work spaces and patient rooms sparkle is one reason she was chosen as April’s Employee of the Month.

Cassie has been on the hospital’s Environmental Services Team since September 2021. She works the evening/night shift so she may not be known to many people on the day staff.

“Cassandra always shows up for work with a smile on her face,” stated her nomination. “She always takes the extra time to make patient rooms clean and welcoming for patients. She has a great attitude no matter what her tasks involve.

“Cassie is always willing to help where she is needed. She gives 100% with her dedication to her job and SCHHC,” the

nomination concluded.

Cassie worked at SCHHC previously, but left to stay home with her daughter when she was a baby. Her daughter is now 5 years old. She said she’s happy to be back at the hospital and the night shift works well with her daughter’s schedule.

During the night shift, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cassie cleans the Multi-Specialty Clinic and on the hospital side cleans offices, the admitting area, lobby and the Emergency Department and med floor.

She is also available if there is an emergency clean-up need.

She appreciates the way staff members on the night shift help each other.

“We’re like a family and we feel like a team,” she said. “I really enjoy that and it’s a change from when I worked here before.”

Cassie was born in Coquille and grew

up in Bandon and now lives in Myrtle Point. She has two brothers and two sisters. Her older sister Amanda Wallace works as an Emergency Department nurse at SCHHC. “I really look up to Amanda,” she said. “She’s a really strong person and I admire her.”

Cassie’s work history includes working at a care center and at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort for five years prior to once again joining SCHHC. “I’ve stayed a long time at my jobs,” she said.

Cassie enjoys cleaning and is a self-described “clean freak.” “Cleaning is pretty simple and it doesn’t faze me,” she said.

In her spare time, which is scarce, Cassie and her family enjoy going to the river on nice days. Otherwise, it’s work, sleep, school, repeat.

Cassandra Sherman But she loves her job and the people she works with.

“Southern Coos reminds me of home,” Cassie said. “Everybody here is like family and they are there for each other.

Everyone works as one and I really appreciate that.”

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

Tuesday 5/10/2022: • 12:42 am, Highway 101 mile post 278, report of elude.

• 10:25 am, 60 block of Michigan Avenue SE, report of fraud.

• 11:06 am, 700 block of 9th Street SE, report of juvenile problem.

Wednesday, 5/11/2022: • 9:09 am, Franklin Avenue SW and 9th Street SW, report of parking complaint.

• 9:52 am, 1300 block of Strawberry Drive SW, report of criminal trespass.

• 11:57 48500 block of Highway 101, report of fraud.

• 4:19 pm, 1000 block of Allegheny Avenue SW, report of criminal mischief.

• 6:08 pm, 1200 block of Alabama Avenue SE, report of disturbance.

Thursday, 5/12/2022: • 10:25 am, 56500 block of Christopher Road, report of unlawful use of motor vehicle.

• 11:35 pm, 100 block of Alabama Avenue SE, report of intoxicated subject.

Friday, 5/13/2022: • 10:37 am, 500 block of

Highway 101, report of civil problem.

• 11:40 am, 12th Street SE and Baltimore Avenue SE, report of an accident.

• 12:05 pm, 20 block of 9th Street SW, report of disorderly conduct.

• 4:51 pm, 1300 block of Strawberry Drive SW, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle.

• 9:55 pm, 100 block of Alabama Avenue SE, report of theft.

Saturday, 5/14/2022: • 9:13 am, 1100 block of 4th Street NE, report of unlawful entry into motor vehicle.

• 1:55 pm, Morrison Road mile post 2, report of animal at

large.

• 9:48 pm, 1200 block of Newport Avenue SW, report of noise complaint.

• 10:42 pm, 56400 block of Riverton Road, report of disturbance.

Sunday, 5/15/2022: • 1:00 am, 300 block of 9th Street SW, report of suspicious conditions.

• 1:41 am, 1100 block of Sea Bird Drive SW, report of suspicious conditions.

Monday, 5/16/2022: • 5:29 am, 700 block of 10th Street SE, report of noise complaint.

• 6:25 am, 800 block of 1st Street SE, report of elderly

abuse.

• 6:36 am, 2700 block of Colony Circle, report of unlawful entry to motor vehicle.

• 8:02 am, 1100 block of Three Wood Drive, report of unlawful entry to motor vehicle.

• 8:28 am, 2700 block of Colony Circle, report of theft.

• 9:25 am, 50 block of Michigan Avenue SE, report of identity theft.

• 12:18 pm, 300 block of 11th Street SE, report of civil problem • 1:49 pm, 300 block of 1st Street SE, report of criminal mischief.

• 5:49 pm, 100 block of Alabama Avenue SE, report of animal complaint.

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AS I SEE IT: Bandon sees improvments

By MARY SCHAMEHORN No one can deny that there is an uptick in residential construction in Bandon, and throughout other parts of Coos County, these days. But it's fun to look back more than 100 years ago to see what was taking place in those days.

An article in the Dec. 16, 1915, Western World is headlined "Many Private Improvements," as the article talks about changes which had taken place since the first Bandon Fire a year and a half earlier (June of 1914).

On that fateful June day, the paper carried the story: fully three blocks of businesses houses in the heart of the business district of Bandon were burned to the ground in the most disastrous fire ever experienced in Coos County."

Sadly, as we know too well, that was a small fire compared to the one 22 years later which destroyed most of our town.

But by the end of 1915, Bandon was rebounding.

"Look for the path of the disastrous fire which razed the greater part of Bandon's business district 18 months ago and you will look in vain. But the ragged outskirts of the devastated district remain. Where ashes lay in heaps at that time, modern buildings, of a type calculated to withstand another such disaster, now greet the eye. New buildings have radically changed the appearance of the city during the present year, especially in the business section and all building records have been shattered," read the Western World in their special Christmas issue.

"At the corner of First street and Chicago avenue the Stephan building (first picture) lacks only the placing of the plate glass to be complete. Built with the idea of housing the Seaside Bakery, the ground floor is divided into two store rooms and a bake shop, while the second story contains up-to-date housekeeping apartments. The building gives the impression of being solid-wall construction, although of frame with an exterior concrete stucco finish. It contains the best that is to be had in wood and workmanship. Without equipment the building (not including the cost of the lot) represents an expenditure of $6,000 and within is to be the most complete bakery equipment in Southwestern Oregon The cost of the huge brick and steel ovens alone will run well up into four figures and Mr. Stephan (Paul) estimates that he will have invested $10,000 when the tenants move in about the first of the year." Paul Stephan and his wife Anna were pillars in the community for many years, and had a son Hugo and a daughter Elsa, who went on to become a nurse.

But their story did not end here. Long after Paul died, his widow and son moved to the Albany area.

It was in July of 1976 that the community learned of a murder-suicide which took the lives of Anna, 87, and Hugo, 54.

An article from the Salem paper, shared with Western World, said that police believe that Hugo Stephan shot his mother and then turned the gun on himself. It further explained that "Hugo Stephan had been a patient at the Oregon State Hospital briefly the previous year and recently had been despondent."

Today, the Stephan Hotel/ Seaside Bakery is the home of Cranberry Sweets. You can see the Bakery sign on the building, which is closest to the camera on the left side of the first photo.

On the hill overlooking town you can see the old high school.

And now back to the 1915 article.

"On the quarter block at the corner of First street and Bandon avenue, Dr. D.E. Biggs and A.H. Buckingham are erecting

a two story reinforced concrete business block building (second photo) that ranks among the best in this part of the state.

Four store rooms, three fronting on First street and the other on Bandon avenue, occupy the first floor, which also houses the steam heating plant.

Throughout, the woodwork is to be entirely fir, finished to set out the beautiful grain, and the lobby, on the First street side, will be a wonderful exhibit of this wood.

Skylights and prism glass transoms will give an abundance of daylight.

On the second floor will be modern office rooms.

Cream colored cement forms the exterior finish.

The estimated cost of this building is $25,000 and it will be completed early in January."

As early as 1920, the building had become the Westland Hotel.

It was located on the property that today houses the Port of Bandon's Old Town Marketplace, and when the third photo was taken in 1979, it housed Graydon Stinnett's Bandon Fisheries business.

The article concludes by saying that "in all, 42 building permits were issued by the city engineer during the first 11 months of 1915, many of which were for modern residences, such as the new home of Geo. W. Moore, prominent lumberman, on Baltimore avenue, the new Victor Breuer residence, and others."

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Cranberry Country Jamboree is the theme of this year's annual Cranberry festival, slated for Sept.

9-11 in Bandon's City Park.

Festival Director Anthony Zunino has issued a statement about the change in venue.

"For nearly 76 years, the Bandon Cranberry Festival has operated solely on the use of volunteers with some back-end support provided by the paid staff of the Chamber. That level of volunteer participation has waned considerably in recent years, which has resulted in some of our beloved events needing to be cancelled due to a lack of staffing and/or participation.

"Public safety and access to emergency services are the paramount concern of the Festival Committee.

Unfortunately, our staffing levels have gotten to a point that being able to ensure that impeccable level of access to our emergency response personnel is no longer possible with the layout and configuration that Old Town offers.

Needless to say, there are many distinct geographical challenges with having so many activities crammed into such a small space," he said.

"For the last 4-5 years, the committee has discussed the possibility of moving the Festival to the City Pak as a means to alleviate many of those concerns. We apologize for the surprise, or any inconvenience this may cause, but at this point, it is a necessary change, not only to continue the tradition of our festival, but also to ensure that the safety of all who attend is of top priority!

"We are 100 percent positive that the 2022 Festival will be as grand as ever, as we have many of the 'traditional' festivities in the lineup, as well as some plans to introduce some new and fun offerings to appeal to our vast audience. Please stay tuned to bandon.com/cranberry-festival for the latest news and exciting announcements," he added. People who are interested in joining the dedicated team of volunteers can email the committee at cranberry@bandon. com or cranberry@bandon. com.

Festival goers will also

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

No one can deny that there is an uptick in residential construction in Bandon, and throughout other parts of Coos County, these days. But it's fun to look back more than 100 years ago to see what was taking place in those days.

be urged to visit Bandon's many merchants during the weekend event, with the move to City Park expected to free up parking in the Old Town area for those who want to visit the shops.

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I just received a phone call from a friend who had just gotten a Messenger text from me, which included my name and my photo. It starts out "how is everything going with you"? Hope everything is going well." My friend then hit the "thumbs up" icon, and the message continued: I am supposed to have said: "Hello. How are you doing? Glad to hear from you. I am also pretty good and everything is all right. Can't complain.

I am using a text line since I have been battling with throat issues. I had throat surgery recently and outer layer of my throat vocal cords were removed."

This scam could have come from someone who heard me talk in recent weeks, where my throat has been hoarse from allergies, a head cold and Covid. Who knows. But believe me, I have not had throat surgery nor am I sending Facebook messages through Messenger to anyone. I appreciate that my friends are looking out for me by letting me know when they receive something like this.

I get these "how are you?' texts often, including recently from a woman who died two year ago, so I never ever click on them or acknowledge them in any way. And if they continue, I block them.

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I learned that a woman was hit in the crosswalk near the post office Friday about 11 a.m. Sgt. Larry Lynch said the woman was not "hurt bad," and that the driver was cited, but he did not give me the name of the person who was cited.

Since it is public record, I am sure I can get the name of the cited person for next week's column from Sarah.

Larry said he did not think he could release the name of the person cited until it was adjudicated, so it may not be next week.

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I received an email May 14 from Kim Consol of Guinda, Ca., to let me know that her husband (an assistant fire chief ) and crew will be pulling gorse and burning the piles in the Donut Hole and Face Rock Heights for a few days.

"They notified the immediate property owners, forestry and fire department. We apologize for the smoke. Hopefully, this will be our last burn. Once they are finished there will be less risk of wildfire in this part of Bandon. There has been a recent effort from several property owners .. to eradicate the gorse. Some are mulching the gorse.

Others, like us, are pulling and burning so that the root system is gone. The Donut Hole that was once impenetrable has changed a great deal in the last couple of years," she said.

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The director Maria Merriam and I greeted each other with a welcoming hug, and she expressed so much delight in being able to once again put on a show that brought so much joy to the community. We both agreed it's been a long two years.

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Coquille ends baseball playoff drought

By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

It’s not surprising that Kenneth Martinez doesn’t remember the last time Coquille was in the baseball playoffs — he was 2 years old.

A stretch of nearly 40 years out of the postseason comes to an end this year after the Red Devils, with Martinez as firstyear head coach, clinched third place in the Sunset Conference (Class 2A-1A District 5) by beating visiting Gold Beach 7-3 on Monday.

“It’s pretty exciting,” Martinez said. “I’m happy for them.”

The Red Devils followed Monday’s big win with a 3-1 victory in Myrtle Point and finished the league season at 10-4, the losses all coming to league champion Bandon (13-1) and Reedsport (11-3).

“I think it’s amazing,” said Tony Florez, one of four seniors on the squad, who were part of a team that won just four games as freshmen, lost their sophomore season to the pandemic, then improved to 8-5 in last year’s short season.

“Coquille hasn’t been in the playoffs for years,” Florez said, an accurate assessment given the team’s last playoff trip was in 1983. “We had a good season last year. This year was great.”

The Red Devils have succeeded with a fairly young team.

In addition to the four seniors — Florez, Patrick Adams, Matao Guerrero and Bryce Poston — the squad has just one junior, Dean Tucker. The rest sophomores and freshmen, with a bunch more help coming up. Martinez said there are 14 players in Coquille’s Babe Ruth program this year, just three of those in high school.

“Things are looking good,” he said.

Florez chalked up the team’s success to “a lot of hard work and team chemistry.”

Plus, the group has repeatedly come through in close games.

On Monday, Gold Beach led 3-2 after scoring all its runs in the third inning, but Coquille tied the game with a bases-loaded walk in its half of the third.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Red Devils broke the game open when Levi Hoyle had a go-ahead single that led to a second run scoring on an effort. A third came in on a groundout and Florez added a run-scoring single.

Tucker had a two-run double in the first inning to give Coquille an early 2-0 lead and Tucker, Florez and Hoyle all had two hits.

Adams, meanwhile, picked up the win, pitching into the sixth inning before Tucker took over in relief and finished the game.

“Our pitching was phenomenal and our hitting was great,” Martinez said, adding that the Red Devils have started getting key production from the bottom portion of the lineup. Andrew Matlock, who bats sixth, had a single and a run, and Hoyle is in the seventh spot. No. 8 hitter Cameron Tyner had two runs.

Another key thing, Martinez said, was the team’s effort.

“They came to play tonight,” he said. “Against Siletz (a 9-6 win) and Reedsport (a 6-4 loss), we were not focused.

“They came back and got it figured out tonight.”

Florez said the players do a great job supporting each other and also ran the bases well in the win over the Panthers, with six stolen bases. Plus, the squad came through with a few key two-out hits, like Tucker’s double in the first.

“Normally, we do our best when we have two outs,” he said.

After Tuesday’s win, the Red Devils went into waiting mode, with the playoff brackets not determined until Thursday night.

The good thing is Coquille knows it will be included.

Photos by John Gunther/The World

Above: Dean Tucker looks to the plate for a sign during the final inning against Gold Beach Monday. Below: Coquille coach Kenneth Martinez, center, congratulates his players after the Red Devils beat Gold Beach.

Softball/Baseball: Shore pitches no-hitter for North Bend The World North Bend pitcher Sarah Shore threw a no-hitter Tuesday as the Bulldogs beat visiting Thurston 6-0.

Shore allowed two base runners in the fourth, one hit by a pitch and the other on an error, and one more on another error in the seventh. She finished with seven strikeouts.

“Sarah’s hard work the last two-plus years with pitching coach Jeri Young is really starting to pay off,” North Bend coach John Olson said.

Olson has often praised the leadership of Shore, one of the team’s three juniors to go with a single senior.

Sophomore Mirra Riddle, who has returned from an injury, had two hits including her first career home run for North Bend, a two-run shot. Freshman Rylee Samora also had two hits and drove in three runs. Sophomore Angel Andrade drove in the other run with a bunt single and Shore, sophomore Emma Spalding and freshmen Ally Moore and Ally Burgmeier also had hits.

North Bend improved to 9-13 overall

on the season, though the win didn’t count in the league standings. The Bulldogs are 4-10 in league play with a doubleheader at home against Springfield on Friday remaining on the league schedule. The Pirates also are scheduled to play at Marshfield on Thursday.

PIRATES SWEEP SIUSLAW: Marshfield finished off its second-place run in the Sky-Em League with a doubleheader sweep at Siuslaw on Monday, winning 20-0 and 20-10.

The Pirates were 10-5 in league play and will host a game in the Class 4A play-in round. The opponent had not been determined by press time.

The winners of the play-in games advance to the 16-team bracket.

SUNSET CONFERENCE: The 14game league schedule wasn’t enough to determine the final representative to the Class 2A-1A playoffs for the Sunset Conference (Class 2A-1A District 4).

Coquille won games both Monday (168 over Gold Beach) and Tuesday (8-5 over Myrtle Point) and ended up tied for third place with Reedsport. The Brave, which beat Coquille last week, lost to Myrtle

Point 7-1 on Monday before bouncing back to beat Waldport 7-5 on Tuesday to finish at 8-6, the same record as Coquille.

Those two teams were to play a tiebreaker Thursday, the winner advancing to the playoffs.

Toledo wrapped up a perfect league season by beating Reedsport 9-4 on Saturday (the most runs the Boomers gave up in a league game) and shutting out Siletz Valley 17-0 on Tuesday. Second-place Bandon wrapped up its league season with a 12-0 win over Gold Beach on Tuesday.

BASEBALL PIRATES SECOND: Marshfield’s three-game sweep over Junction City in the Sky-Em League season earned the Pirates second place and a home game in the Class 4A play-in round.

Both teams finished 11-4 in league play after the Pirates split a doubleheader with Siuslaw on Monday, winning the nightcap 7-5 after losing the opener 9-8.

Matchups for the play-in round had not been determined by press time. The winners advance to the 16-team Class 4A playoff bracket.

Marshfield was scheduled to host North

Bend on Wednesday (results were not available by press time).

SUNSET CONFERENCE: Bandon completed its run to the Sunset Conference (Class 2A-1A District 5) title with a 7-1 win over Gold Beach on Tuesday.

The Tigers finished 13-1 and will host a game Second-place Reedsport won its final two games, 11-4 over Myrtle Point on Mondayand 9-1 over Waldport on Tuesday to cap a six-game win streak. The Brave finished 11-3.

Both teams will be in the Class 2A-1A playoffs, along with Coquille. Matchups were to be determined Thursday night.

COLTS TOP BULLDOGS: Midwestern League champion Thurston shut out North Bend 10-0 on Tuesday in a nonleague game at Clyde Allen Field.

The Colts improved to 24-2 overall.

They finished 15-1 in league play. The Bulldogs fell to 7-16 overall and are 1-13 in league play.

North Bend was scheduled to play at Marshfield on Wednesday and host Springfield in a season-ending doubleheader Friday.

Bandon, Marshfield shine in state golf The World Bandon’s boys and Marshfield’s girls earned trophies at their respective state golf tournaments on Tuesday and Marshfield’s boys nearly joined them as trophy-winners.

Bandon placed third in the Class 3A-2A-1A boys tournament at Quail Valley in Banks.

The Tigers had a two-day total of 674, trailing team champion Oregon Episcopal (615) and St. Mary’s (629). Bandon was comfortably ahead of fourth-place Catlin Gabel, which finished at 693.

The Tigers had a strong opening day, shooting 327 on Monday led by senior Ryan Flynn, who had a twoover 74. But their scores went down on Tuesday, with the exception of Sean Ells, who had an 87 both days.

Flynn finished in a tie for 11th after shooting an 87 Tuesday, just missing the medals podium. Teammate Peyton Simonds, who won the district tournament last week at Bandon Crossings, finished a shot behind Flynn with scores of 80 and 82. Ells was 19th and Carter Brown 20th after rounds of 87 and 91.

Owen Brown was 23rd with rounds of 86 and 97.

Brock Drury of St. Mary’s, who

finished third at the district tournament, was the individual medalist with rounds of 68 and 76 to finish at even par, one stroke better than Ethan Tseng of Oregon Episcopal. Brookings-Harbor’s Lucas Vanderlip, who lost to Simonds in a sudden-death playoff at the district tournament, finished third at 3-over and his teammate Josh Serna was eighth to also earn a medal, finishing 13-over. The Bruins were fifth in the team race, 15 shots behind Catlin Gabel.

CLASS 4A-3A-2A-1A GIRLS: Marshfield finished fourth to earn a state trophy at Eagle Crest in Redmond.

The Pirates shot 401 in the opening round Monday and 407 on Tuesday for a total of 808.

St. Mary’s, which won the district tournament at Bandon Crossings, also won the state tournament with a total of 694, eight shots better than district runner-up Marist Catholic. Valley Catholic was third with a total of 794.

Marshfield was led by Bella Roberts, who finished in a tie for 14th with rounds of 94 and 95. Fellow freshman Analise McCord was 20th with rounds of 99 and 100 and Nyssa Haynes was 26th (102-105). Shay Herzog finished 30th (106-107) and Paige Kirchner was 41st (120-113).

Riley Hammerickson won the state title for St. Mary’s, finishing at 3-over with rounds of 73 and 74.

CLASS 4A BOYS: Marshfield entered the second round four shots out of fourth place, but couldn’t keep up as Marist Catholic had a strong finish Tuesday, the Pirates finishing sixth.

Marshfield had a round of 347 on Monday, leaving the Pirates three back of the Spartans and Cascade.

But while Marshfield shot a 344 on Tuesday, the same score as Cascade, Marist Catholic improved to 331.

The Spartans, Cascade and Marshfield had been the top three teams at last week’s district tournament.

Banks took the team title on its home course, Quail Valley, with a two-day total of 661, three shots better than both Valley Catholic and the combined Baker/Powder Valley team.

Elliot Lee was medalist for Tillamook with a two-day total of 4-over, shooting rounds of 73 and 75.

Ben Mahaffy led Marshfield and was 12th overall at 20-over with rounds of 84 and 80. Gave Mahaffy tied for 18th (82-88), Oscar Day was 29th (88-89), Ezra Waterman tied for 35th (93-89) and Mason Pederson tied for 38th (97-87).

Siuslaw’s Ryan Klampe had a top10 finish, tying for sixth with rounds

of 79 and 75.

CLASS 5A GIRLS: North Bend finished ninth in the state tournament at Emerald Valley, far behind team champion Wilsonville.

The Bulldogs were eighth after the first day, but struggled on Tuesday and dropped behind Midwestern League team champ Crater.

Wilsonville beat Silverton by 31 strokes for the title, shooting rounds of 372 and 394.

North Eugene freshman Francesca Tomp won the title, finishing 7-over with rounds of 72 and 79.

Kamryn Craig led North Bend, tied for 29th with rounds of 105 and 112.

Jade Nanda was 47th (122-137), Jordyn Prince 50th (128-139) and Morgan Hoefs 52nd (135-140). Jill Sorric shot a 136 for the Bulldogs on Monday and was replaced Tuesday by McKenzie Manning, who had a 223.

CLASS 5A BOYS: North Bend had two individuals in the state tournament at Trysting Tree in Corvallis.

Owen Bascomb tied for 14th place with matching rounds of 80 and David Roberts was 28th with rounds of 91 and 80.

La Salle Prep’s William Koch won the individual title at 1-over, with rounds of 70 and 73. Corvallis took the team title by 21 shots over

Crater, with rounds of 311 and 322.

CLASS 6A: Summit dominated the Class 6A boys tournament, shooting a team score of 16-under for the two days, with rounds of 280 and 272. Tigard was second at 23over, 39 shots behind the Storm at Trysting Tree.

Four of Summit’s five players also finished under par, led by Brody Grieb, who took medalist honors with his two-day total of 8-under, which was one shot better than Mountainside’s Collin Hodgkinson and two better than Summit’s Sam Renner.

Cleveland’s Kyra Ly won the Class 6A girls title by matching the Class 6A state tournament scoring record both days with rounds of 7-under 65. Former South Salem standout Ellie Slama, who just concluded a stellar college career at Oregon State University, also shot 65 in 2017.

Ly won medalist honors by 16 shots over Helen Brodahl of Ida B. Wells.

Meanwhile, Jesuit overcame a first-day deficit to Mountainside to win another title. The Crusaders had rounds of 322 on Monday and 327 on Tuesday at Emerald Valley to overtake Mountainside, which shot 315 on Monday but slumped to 348 on Tuesday.

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PAHLS FAMILY DENTISTRY offers single-visit crowns, dental implants and sedation dentistry. Accepting new patients. Call to reserve your appointment today.

541.396.2242, Coquille MICK'S BARBER SHOP Across from the post office.

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm Appointments recommended.

541-347-2207.

----------------------------------------Make your old asphalt shingles like new again with a Greener Shingles treatment. Extend the life of your roof by up to 15 years & save up to 85% over the cost of reroofing. Kills moss & keeps it away for 5 years. Call Bob 541-260-4495. CCB#237208 daystarcleaners.com.

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Announcements BANDON FARMERS MARKET. Produce, cheesecakes, spices, lotions and potions, art, crafts. ALL LOCAL PRODUCTS. 250 First St SW on Bandon Waterfront.

Fri 11am-3pm / Sat 10am-3pm.

----------------------------------------Bandon Quilters Guild is having a Holiday Bazaar July 1st - 2nd & Looking for Vendors. Call Kris at 435-2135432 for details.

----------------------------------------BLFF (Bandon Library Friends/- Foundation) ANNUAL MTG Tues, May 24 @ 2 pm at The Barn.

Members welcome to attend.

----------------------------------------Fri & Sat til the end of May. 2 - 6 pm. Art Sale at Studio Creative. 185 11th St SE (block from Bandon post office).

----------------------------------------Pot luck Celebration of life on 5-29-22 for Rena Marie Clemons born 8-30-63 passed away 9-16-19 children Charlene Mortimer & Micheal Dennis, grandkids Jacob & Gracie Mortimer.& David Allen Callender born 8-22-64 passed away 10-18-21 children Angela Janney, Elizabeth Jensen, & Alexa & loving parents to both Zane & Verna Phillips biological dad Luther Callender Jr. 11 am family service noon have potluck with everyone then 1:30 friend service then band will play. Bring a dish & BYOD. -----------------------------------------Coastal Mist Chocolate Boutique in Bandon now hiring for Retail/Barista positions. Multiple full time and part time positions available.

We are seeking a professional, friendly, hardworking and customer service oriented individual to join our team. Must be able to work weekends.

Please apply in person at 210 2nd St , Bandon.

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Employment Opps Now hiring all positions for upcoming season. Tony’s Crab Shack old town Bandon. Call (541)290-2293 for info ----------------------------------------The 15th Judicial District is hiring a new Deputy Trial Court Administrator. If interested please follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/nhdfyyej

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Coastal Forester Lone Rock Resources, a progressive, family-owned company with lands located across Southwestern Oregon, is seeking a highly motivated Forester for our coastal operations based out of our Myrtle Point office. This is a unique and exciting opportunity with exposure to a wide range of forest operations and room for growth. Applicants should have at least a 2- year degree in Forestry or Natural Resources or at least 2 years’ experience in forestry. A Bachelor’s degree in forestry is preferred but not required.

The position will be mostly field based and may include harvest unit layout and logging contract administration, contract tree planting administration, contract spray administration, young stand exams, herbicide application, slash burning, and other duties related to growing and harvesting trees.

Willingness to live in Coos County is a requirement of this position.

Lone Rock offers competitive wages, depending on experience, including annual performance-based bonus and exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, a company vehicle available for personal use, annual boot allowance, and more. Lone Rock Resources is also offering relocation assistance if needed.

For more information see our website at www. lonerockresources.com. Lone Rock Resources is a drug free equal opportunity employer.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume. This position will be open until filled, so apply soon!

Lone Rock Resources Attn: Andrea Kellom PO Box 1127 Roseburg, OR 97470 akellom@lrtco.com 541-673-0141 Ext. 300 POSITION AVAILABLE: Coordinator for The Digest of Wine & Spirits Law. Bandon/Myrtle Point area.

Customer support, marketing, website management.

Looking for a reliable team player. Full time/long term, health insurance. $3,000 to $3,200/mo. COVID-19 vaccination required. More info: https://csa-compliance.com

BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM! The Best Western Inn at Face Rock seeking a Guest Services Supervisor Responsible for assisting the Front Desk Manager and/ or General Manager while creating exceptional guest experiences. Minimum 3 years’ experience in hotel industry and high school diploma or equivalent required. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Full time position offering competitive wages and incentives. Apply in person at 3225 Beach Loop DR., Bandon OR. or send resume to innatfacerockgm@ gmail.com EOE ----------------------------------------Bandon School District is now hiring for the following positions: Ocean Crest Educational Assistant Ocean Crest Special Education Assistant - Student Support Specialist Harbor Lights Special Education Assistant - 7/8 Grade Harbor Lights Educational Assistant - 5th Grade HLMS 7th Grade Volleyball Coach HLMS 8th Grade Volleyball Coach Bandon High School Varsity Football Head Coach Bandon High School Varsity Football Assistant Coach Bus Drivers Applications and job descriptions are available at www.bandon.k12.or.us/ employment-opportunities/ Applicants may submit a completed Classified application to rachelh@bandon.k12.or.us, or drop off at the District Office, 455 9th Street SW, Bandon ----------------------------------------Bandon School District is now hiring for the following teaching positions: Bandon High School Special Education Teacher Harbor Lights P.E. Teacher – 0.67 FTE Harbor Lights 7/8 Math Teacher Applications and job descriptions are available at www.bandon.k12.or.us/ employment-opportunities/ Applicants may submit a completed Teacher application and supporting documentation to rachelh@bandon.k12.or.us

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Recreational Vehicles The Best Western Inn at Face Rock is now hiring: Front Desk, Housekeepers, Maintenance BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM! •

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Earn a minimum of $16.00 per hour (depending on experience) in a variety of our open positions We offer referral bonuses and all Best Western employees are eligible for reduced rates at select Best Westerns across the United States and Canada We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Summer bonus programs Please stop by anytime to pick up an application at 3225 Beach Loop Drive, Bandon, OR

Available driver positions CDL-A, Doubles/Triples, home daily, year- around, competitive pay, vacation, health plan, paid sick leave. Come apply at 580 N Central Blvd. Coquille, OR 97423 or call (541) 396-5571 Bandon Inn is accepting applications for the following positions: Breakfast Attendant Front Desk Agent Night Auditor Housekeeping Agents If you are professional, a team player, honest, reliable, dependable and flexible, please pick up an application at the front desk.

Experience desired, but not necessary. Positive and team player attitude is a must! We offer a competitive wage and benefits.

BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.

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2017 GMC 17' BOX TRUCK! Great shape! Complete engine & system checked locally '22 (mechanic contact available).

94,400 miles, $33,000.

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Estate Sales GIANT Collectors & Estate SALE!! Friday only, May 20, Bandon VFW, corner Bates & 42S. 8 am - 3 pm.

VINTAGE everything! Jadite, glass, enamelware, pictures, iron tools, 1951 Singer Featherweight. ALL TO GO! Cash. Help me make my husband happy!

----------------------------------------Multi party sale. Furniture, kitchenware, decor & more!

Friday-Sunday, 5/920-5/22 from 9-5. 61910 Olive Barber, Coos Bay. ----------------------------------------Estate Sale! Everything must go. Thurs. - Sat, 8 - 4 pm, 93569 Linton Ln, Coos Bay.

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ANIMAL CREMATORY The Bay Area’s only pet crematory with COOS BAY CHAPEL. 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

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It's spring time!!! Looking for plants? At Dragonfly Farm, 12 miles south of Bandon, you'll find the largest selection of plants on the south coast!

Veggie starts, herbs, flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, berries, vines, ground overs, houseplants, succulents and more!

Open daily 9am-5pm. Located right off of HWY 101. Find us online! Just Google: Dragonfly Farm Langlois. Call or Text with questions: 541-844-5559.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 21CV45661 PUBLISHED SUMMONS ROBIN ROBINSON, Plaintiff, vs.

DIANA CORNELIUS; DANIEL R. STEINMETZ, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF LORETTA STEINMENTZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BARBARA JEAN CORNELIUS LAWRENCE, aka BARBARA ROGERS LAWRENCE; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, Defendants TO: MICHAEL M. STEINMETZ: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear and defend the Complaint that has been filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Summons.

If you fail to do so, Plaintiff will apply to the court for a default judgment for the relief demanded in the Complaint, namely: Declaring the Plaintiff to be the fee simple owner and entitled to possession of the Property commonly known as 565 Kings Avenue, Lakeside, OR 97449, free of any claim, estate, title or interest of Defendants or those claiming under Defendants, and quieting the title of the Property or any part thereof; Enjoining Defendants and those claiming under Defendants from asserting any estate, title, or interest in the Property or any part thereof; and Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements. This Summons is published by the Order of the Honorable Andrew E. Combs, Judge of the above entitled court made and entered on April 21, 2022.

NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in the case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Plaintiff’s attorney: P.O. Box 1146, 420 S.E. Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452- 7636.

Date of first publication: April 29, 2022 /s/ Christopher W. Peterman, OSB #034212 Attorney at Law, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 1146 / 420 S.E. Jackson Street Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 229-0202 Published: April 29, May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340910)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN WAYNE WHITE, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB03839 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kenneth White, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and first published May 6, 2022.

Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338 Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341312)

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Storage BANDON MINI-STORAGE. Temp. controlled RV & boat storage. 50317 Hwy. 101 South. 541-347-1190.

BANDON E-Z STORAGE. Affordable plus Boat/RV. 370 11th St. SE, 541-347-9629.

BANDON MINI-STORAGE, temp controlled, 88371 Hwy. 42S, 541-347-5040.

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Real Estate/Trade Enless Sunsets Ocean View Brand New Home near Sunset Motel Open 24/7 Call 541-290-9444 for viewing! $1,350,000 4 year old custom home on 1.5 acers. Four Bedroom 2 baths, 2233 sq ft plus separate 2000 sq ft shop. $725,000. SALE PENDING! PRICE REDUCED! Pride of Ownership 4 bedroom home east of Bandon on 2 acres. All appliances including Sauna $495,000 Call Fred Gernandt, Broker D L Davis Real Estate 541-290-9444 ----------------------------------------For Sale By Owner! Charleston area. Great view. $200,000.

541-808-5096 leave message.

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES EDWIN COLLATT, Decedent.

Case No. 22PB02815 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ivy S. Collatt has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at the law office of Bassinger Hoyt LLC., Attn: Thomas H. Hoyt, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 320, Eugene, Oregon 97401 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative, Thomas H. Hoyt, OSB #660662, Bassinger Hoyt LLC, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 320, Eugene, Oregon 97401, 541-687- 8700, thoyt@bassingerhoyt.com Date of first publication May 20, 2022 Published: May 20, May 27 and June 3, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:342057) ----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of GLEN ALAN BALES, Deceased No. 22PB04022 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANGELA DIANE GEHRKE filed a Petition for Probate of Intestate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of GLEN ALAN BALES. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 6th day of May, 2022.

Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World (ID:341459)

----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of CLAUDE M. GILFILLAN, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB03602 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Carolyn Stuart, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney for the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and first published May 6, 2022.

Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338 Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341344)

----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN HENRY FAUVER Deceased.

Case No. 22PB04223 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LORRI McINTYRE has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN HENRY FAUVER are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 30133 Hamm Rd., PO Box 902, Creswell, OR 97426, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on May 20, 2022. s/s Nathan B. McClintock,OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative Lorri McIntyre 30133 Hamm Rd., PO Box 902 Creswell, OR 97426 Phone: (541) 895-2814 Lawyer for Personal Representative Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@epuerto. com Published: May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10, 2022 The World &ONPA(ID:342201) ----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS In the Matter of the Estate of: VICKI JEAN VALPIANI, Deceased.

Case No. 22PB04535 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOHN PAUL VALPIANI has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of VICKI JEAN VALPIANI are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 2018 Alder Ave. Reedsport, OR 97467, or through his attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on May 20, 2022. /s/ Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: John Paul Valpiani 2018 Alder Ave Reedsport, OR 97467 Phone: (541) 271-2932 - Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@epuerto. com Published: May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:342146)

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TO: Edward Rydberg, Esperanza Rydberg, Wasson Group Trust #0062, Wasson Group Trust #0066, and Wellington International LLC Defendants.

IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you by plaintiff in the aboveentitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of first publication of this Summons.

The date of first publication is May 20, 2022. If you fail to timely appear and defend, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. This is a matter for quiet title of the real property located at 235-239 N Wasson Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, declaratory relief declaring certain grant deeds void, and breach of contract in the amount of $3000.00 per month dating back to February 2022, plus Plaintiff’s costs, disbursements, attorney fees, and prejudgment and postjudgment interest at the rate of

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nine percent (9%) per annum, and for such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately.

If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452- 7636. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: May 20, 2022.

Colin G. Andries Bar Number 051892 Black Helterline LLP, 805 SW Broadway, Ste. 1900 Portland, OR 97205.(503) 224-6148 colin.andries@bhlaw.com Published: May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:342432)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of JOSEPH RAYMOND COPP, Deceased No. 22PB03070 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CATHERINE COPP filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of JOSEPH RAYMOND COPP. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 6th day of May, 2022.

Published: May 6, May 13 and May 20, 2022 The World (ID:341462) ----------------------------------------Notice of Budget Committee Meeting The Southern Coos Health District Budget Committee will meet Thursday, June 2, at 4:30 pm in the Southern Coos Hospital Conference Room to receive the proposed budget, hear the budget message, and take questions and comments from the public. The meeting will be accessible to the public via meeting link provided on the SCHHC website and Facebook page. In person attendance is also available following posted public health guidelines for non-patient care areas of a medical facility.

This public notice will also be posted to the hospital website, www.southerncoos.org Published: May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:342166)

----------------------------------------Notice to Sell Abandoned Manufactured Home Julie Jones (deceased) 2810 Longwood Dr. #K Reedsport, OR 97467 1984 Fleetwood Vouge HID# 244262 is to be sold at public auction noon May 29, 2022.

Any heirs of Mrs. Jones that may have legal right to said property, please contact Bert Beason of Reedsport Mobile Home Park 541-592-6141, M-F 8-4 Published: May 10, and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341557)

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NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

FORM LB-1

A public meeting of the Port of Bandon will be held on May 26, 2022 at 5:00 in the Sprague Room at the Bandon Public Library, located at 1204 11th St SW, Bandon, Oregon. The Meeting will also be available by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88078114371. Meeting ID: 880 7811 4371. Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 as approved by the Port of Bandon Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at The Port of Bandon office, 390 First St SW, Bandon, Oregon, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This notice is also posted on portofbandon.com. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.

Contact: Jeff Griffin

Telephone: 541-347-3206

Email: portmanager@portofbandon.com

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount Approved Budget Adopted Budget TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS 2020-2021 This Year 2021-2022 Next Year 2022-2023 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital 1,277,818 1,432,009 1,578,915 Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges 284,443 216,000 255,000 Federal, State & all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations & Donations 225,719 6,003,700 5,131,000 Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt 0 1,000,000 0 Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements 90,000 337,991 3,218,381 All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes 31,414 31,000 796,500 Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 527,932 525,169 535,581 Total Resources 2,437,326 9,545,869 11,515,377 FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 400,334 440,000 Materials and Services 204,859 1,348,700 Capital Outlay 208,098 7,349,178 Debt Service 0 0 Interfund Transfers 180,000 337,991 Contingencies 70,000 70,000 Special Payments 0 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 0 0 Total Requirements 1,063,291 9,545,869

485,000 367,700 7,404,296 0 3,218,381 40,000 0 0 11,515,377

FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name: Port of Bandon Personnel 6 6.55 6.75 FTE 1,063,291 9,545,869 11,515,377 Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program 0 0 FTE Total Requirements 2,842,233 9,545,869 11,515,377 Total FTE 6 6.55 6.75 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * Along with other projects and services, the Port of Bandon is looking ahead to funding the new Port of Bandon Marina and a new Port Administrative Office. The Port is anticipating a total of $5,727,915 of grant funds and interfund transfers to cover the cost of the new marina. Along with planning for the marina replacement, the Port is also anticipating a dredging for the boat basin and the marina to coincide with the marina redevelopment project to save on expenses and mobilization and demobilization, as well as taking advantage of a cleared-out marina for dredge efficiency. The Port has received $826,000 of state funds for a new administrative office and public restrooms to be located on the Port High Dock. The Port of Bandon continues to maintain, build, and create a strong infrastructure in order to contribute to the financial health of the district and to provide the best possible waterfront experience and services for the community and visitors.

PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 2020-2021 Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 0.3249 per $1,000) 0.3249 LONG TERM DEBT General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total

Rate or Amount Rate or Amount Imposed This Year Approved Next Year 2021-2022 2022-2023 0.3249 0.3249

STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1 $0 $0 $0 $0

Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $0 $0

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on June 2, 2022. Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder in order to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212.

All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: Ethan Purkey Lena Rose/OR363ADS $1,414.18 Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by contacting the Charleston Marina office, 541888- 2548. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port property within five (5) working days.

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Charleston Marina PO Box 5409 Charleston, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 888-2548 Published: May 20 and May 24, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:342259) ----------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Estate of Vicki J. McClintock Case #22PB00511 Notice: The Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Coos has appointed the undersigned as Personal Representative of the Estate of Vicki J. McClintock, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 294 Warner Milne Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 within four months from the date of first publication of this notice as stated below, or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published May 20, 2022.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Dana Jussila ATTORNEY: Grant Yoakum, OSB #921600 294 Warner Milne Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 697-1009 Published: May 20, May 27 and June 3, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:341950)

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Legal Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Coos County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance Number 2203-002PL in the Matter of Amending the Coos County Comprehensive Plan Designation for property identified as Map Number 29S15W35C1300, Tax Account Number 1243302 from Forest Mixed Use to Qualified-Rural Residential-5. The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on May 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm and June 1, 2022 at 1:30 pm. For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541- 3967770, email at planning@ co.coos.or.us or visit the website at https://www.co.coos. or.us/- planning/page/2022amendment- rezones Coos County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance Number 2204-003PL in the Matter of Amending the Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance Sections to allow for Home Occupations and Cottage Industrial within certain zoning districts. The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on May 5, 2022 at 7:00 pm and June 1, 2022 at 1:30 pm. For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541- 3967770, email at planning@ co.coos.or.us or visit the website at https://www.co.coos. or.us/- planning/page/2022amendment- rezones Published: April 22 and May 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:340082)

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Legal Notices Public Hearing Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the time and location noted below for the purpose of taking testimony on the matter of the proposed vacation of an unimproved portion of the N. 8th Street Right of Way at Teakwood Avenue, filed on March 9, 2022, by Larry Wilson/Greg Drobot, Tired Rose, LLC, and initiated by City Council on May 3, 2022.

The City Council will consider the proposal at a public hearing which will occur on June 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Detailed information pertaining to the conduct of the public hearing and submission of evidence is available upon request by contacting the Public Works Department.

Written objections may be filed with the Public Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, prior to the hearing and will be considered at the time of the hearing. Additional information pertaining to this application or its review may be obtained by contacting Kelli Burnette, Contracts Administrative Specialist, at (541) 269-1181 extension 2207.

EXHIBIT - A portion of North 8th Street, located in Plat H Addition to The City of Marshfield in the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 22, Township 25 South, Range 13 West, W.M., Coos County, Oregon.

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This week in Coos County history: May 20 - May 24 100 YEARS — 1922 Store is robbed; goods recovered Burglars break into the Fixup at North Bend Take about $300 worth of clothing which is found concealed in a basement A thief broke into the Fixup store in North Bend after closing hours Saturday night and stole quite an amount of men’s clothing and furnishings. He made his way in through a back window, breaking open the hallway door into the store. Marks on the door casing indicated that an axe had been used to pry it open.

All of the stolen goods, excepting about a dollar in small change and postage stamps to the amount of 40 cents which were taken from the till, were recovered. Evidently the marauder became frightened after having cached the goods in a nearby basement, for the goods were found.

There was clothing to the value of $300 in the lot.

Firemen called out twice Sunday Two alarms in North Bend during the day

Child spills kerosene on the stove and makes a blaze — no great damage done Twice yesterday the North Bend Fire Department was called out for small fires. The first was a chimney fire at the Olson home in old town, and the second was at the home of Albert Mason on Meade and Montana streets.

Here the little boy had spilled kerosene on the stove, causing a blaze, but the mother had extinguished the fire before the engine arrived.

No damage resulted from either fire.

High school of North Bend wins Captures first place in the track meet Finishes two and a half points ahead of Marshfield — event is a success The Coos county school track meet at Myrtle Point Saturday was a success. There were contests for the high schools and also for the grades. There was quite a large attendance and the events were interesting and close.

Marshfield and North Bend had a close rub for first place in the high school contest, and North Bend won by two and a half points. Marshfield did not have a relay team and previously the relay was not counted, but this time it was counted for points so Marshfield lost out. They put in a pickup team but had none trained and North Bend had a team ready.

Marshfield won in the contest for the grades.

50 YEARS — 1972 Sichting betters listed national girls long jump record in 5AAA SPRINGFIELD — Fran Auer Sichting of Marshfield was simply superb Saturday as the Pirates powered their way to victory in the girls’ District 5AAA track and field championships at Silke Field, outpacing second-place Churchill, 104 to 70 ½.

Mrs. Sichting latched onto a national high school girls’ record in the long jump, and shattered meet records in the 100 and 220 set by Olympic

gold medalist Margaret Johnson Bailes in 1968.

The married Marshfield senior leaped 19-6 ¾ to better the listed record of 18-7 set in Florida in 1967 and the pending mark of 19-1 set by Kathy Pirrie of Madras earlier this year. Her effort also shattered state, meet and school records.

Also, she zipped to a 10.9 clocking in the 100 and ran the 220 in 24.7 for meet records, then anchored the medley relay foursome of Vicki Hunt, Dianne Walker and Tina Rausch to a new meet record of 1:56.0.

Mrs. Sichting admitted, after it was all over, that she had “suffered side aches” throughout the going in 80-degree weather. But the pains didn’t prevent her from putting on her finest performance in her four-year stay on the Marshfield girls squad.

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

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The characteristics of various cat breeds Pet owners understand that there are a variety of dog breeds, each with its own behavior, size and temperament standards. For example, a golden retriever may behave much differently than a toy poodle. The same can be said for cats; cat breeds vary and each has its own notable characteristics.

The following are a few popular cat breeds and what owners can expect if they open their homes to these felines, courtesy of PetHealthZone® and Cat Fanciers’ association.

• Abyssinian Abyssinian:: A popular cat breed, abyssinians are elegant and regal-looking. While affectionate, they tend not to be lap cats, but are known for their curiosity and

playfulness. These cats come in four different ruddy colors.

• American Bobtail: Bobtail: This cat has a short tail and tufted ears and toes. It resembles the wild bobcat. Some say these cats are dog-like in their personalities. They may enjoy greeting family and some can even be leash-trained.

• Bengal Bengal:: Bengals look like a wild cat with their spotted coats. They are extremely intelligent and require much energy to stimulate them mentally.

• Burmese Burmese:: Burmese cats like spending time with their families and bonding with people. They hail from Thailand, although it was rumored the cats were from Burma, and come in American and British variations.

• Devon Rex: Rex: With its oversized ears, the Devon Rex can look like a cartoon character. And a character he or she is, preferring to curl up on a warm lap or follow people around the house. The breed also has a hint of mischievousness, so watch out.

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• Maine Coon: Coon: These cats got their name from the legend that they’re a cross between a cat and a racoon. This isn’t the case, but Maine Coons are among the largest cat breeds in the world and have fur and tails that resembles a wild racoon’s. Peopleoriented, intelligent and easy-going are some traits associated with this breed.

• Persian Persian:: Persians have scrunched faces and silky, flowing coats. They tend to be quiet and gentle, and will offer unconditional love to owners. They can take a while to warm up to new people.

• Siamese Siamese:: These cats look similar to Burmese, and also hail from Thailand. Brown paws and blue eyes give them a striking look. They’re quite talkative and very intelligent.

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Shore Acres State Park to host volunteer cleanup June 3 Shore Acres State Park rangers need 10 volunteers June 3 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., to help the park get ready for State Parks Day on June 4 and Rose Sunday on

June 19. Join them to clean up the botanical gardens.

You can help with weeding, trimming, mowing, mulching, painting, staining, picking up litter, and pulling

invasive English ivy.

Participants must register in advance, and registration ends May 26. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and will work with

hand tools and move on gravel and uneven surfaces.

Tools and other equipment will be provided. Bring drinking water and gloves and wear clothes suitable

for the weather conditions.

The 100 Volunteer Projects for 100 Years series commemorates the Oregon State Parks centennial.

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see the other opportunities scheduled in 2022. Join the events and participate in the legacy of service that has sustained the state parks system for the past century.

NB star leads club team to third in nation A North Bend volleyball player was named to the all-tournament team after leading the Webfoot Junior 18 girls club volleyball team to third place in the 2022 USAV Girls 18’s Junior National Championships held April 22-April 24 in Phoenix.

Bridget Gould of North Bend was joined by

Kait Wood of Eugene as Webfoot members on the 12-person all-tournament team.

The Webfoot Juniors 18 girls club volleyball team, based in Eugene, went 7-1 in matches overall and took home medals for placing third in the 18 Freedom Division, which consisted of 48 teams.

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The Webfoot Junior 18 girls club volleyball team placed third in the USAV Girls 18’s Junior National Championships after posting a 7-1 record.

South Slough Reserve Reopens Visitor Center After two years of limited operations, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve is reopening the doors of its Visitor Center -- and displaying a new exhibit in partnership with local Tribes.

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A fragment of a Native American canoe is now on display at the Visitor Center. The fragment, which washed out of a creek bed at Sunset Bay State Park in 2015, has been carefully preserved through a partnership between the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

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In addition to exploring the Visitor Center and various trails around South Slough Reserve, adults and children can also take part in multiple events and classes scheduled in the coming months.

Guided hikes, kayak and canoe trips, birding and other community classes are now open for registration. Many of these events are free. Learn more and register on the South Slough Reserve website.

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Little Theatre on the Bay to present free veterans show After a long pandemic-induced hiatus from live theater, Little Theatre on the Bay presents a USO-style “Tribute to Veterans” Show over Memorial Day weekend at the historic Liberty Theatre in North Bend. The band is led by guitarist Fred Corbett, along with Mark Isenhart, Becky Bell-Greenstreet, Steve Krajcir and Kevin Dean.

They will accompany both soloists and a chorus of community singers, ranging in age from late ‘20s to early ‘80s, many of whom have participated in this USO show since it started in 2016.

Tap your toes to patriotic and familiar songs from the 1940s, ‘50s and early ‘60s. Jill Hayner-Thompson is the emcee of this family-friendly “Tribute to our veterans.”

Director Josie Reid said “this show is styled after the ‘USO Canteens’ which entertained servicemen in World War II. The show has been well received in the past by grateful veterans and their families, and patrons are invited to wear their service caps or jackets emblazoned with their branch of military.” Patriotic songs will feature solos, group numbers, sing-alongs and even a comedy song.

Little Theatre on the Bay wants to recognize its patrons and sponsors for their generous support by offering this show free of charge, as a thank-you to our community and honor all the men and women who serve to protect the country.

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Little Theatre on the Bay will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a USO styled Tribute to Veterans. stage. The show dates are May 27 at 7 p.m. and May 28 and 29 at 2 p.m. The doors open one hour prior to the show.

Sponsors include Three Rivers Casino and Resort, Russ Clark State Farm Insurance, Coos Bay Toyota and BnT Promotions.

Tickets can be secured at website: www.thelibertytheatre. org, or at the box office located

at 2100 Sherman Avenue, open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and one hour before show, or call the theater at 541-756-4336.

A hearing loop system has been installed which will help those with hearing loss enjoy the shows and hear dialogue better.

The theater also has a new LED lighting system which brightens up the stage.

Southwestern showcases research results by STEM students As the final Physics and Astronomy Lecture event of the 2021-22 academic year, Southwestern Oregon Community College will feature the research work done by our student researchers and staff during winter and spring terms. The symposium will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 7 pm on the Coos campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay) in Umpqua Hall room 184. Admission is free. We will live stream the presentations through our Physics and Astronomy live stream link for those who cannot attend in person: https://live stream.com/swocc/ physicsandastronomy2021-22.

From discussions of growing plants under Martian conditions, to developing liquid crystal solar cells, hunting for asteroids and meteorites, and describing and exploring our interplanetary environment, our Southwestern student researchers have been conducting wide-ranging science investigations.

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During the go-go years of the uranium-mining rush of the early 1950s, the character of the uranium prospector became iconic. He was basically the gold-seeking “miner 49er” updated for the atomic age: in lieu of a mule, he rode an Army-surplus Jeep; in place of pick and gold pan, he carried a Geiger counter and ultraviolet flashlight.

For the better part of a decade seekers of “A-metal” deposits (the “A” stood for “Atomic”) prowled all over the public lands of all the Western states, waving their Geiger counters at every promising rock formation.

They spent a lot of time getting excited, and a lot of time being disappointed. Oregon has a lot of uranium, much of it in the form of autunite crystals; but it’s very thinly distributed -- in most deposits, there is enough to set off a Geiger counter and get a prospector all excited, but not enough to mine.

So it’s ironic but maybe not surprising that Oregon’s biggest uranium strike was made by a guy who didn’t even own a Geiger counter.

Lake view business owner Don Tracy knew almost nothing about rocks and geology until he was in his late 30s. That’s when he stumbled across some stones, multi-colored and obviously semiprecious, that he couldn’t identify, and none of his friends could either.

Tracy hit the books, borrowing everything the Lake view public library had on gemstones and even digging into geology textbooks from Oregon State University.

He also set up a rock shop in his garage with polishing and cutting equipment, and started going out with his family on regular excursions to hunt up new specimens.

He never did find a name for his stones; they were some kind of jasper, but beyond that, they apparently were unknown to science. Today they are known as Tracinite.

Tracy was still in the full flush of his new geology hobby when the uranium craze broke out, and the first thing he wanted to do was go out and use his newfound knowledge of mineralogy to try to find some.

Tracy didn’t own a Geiger counter, but he knew what uranium oxide crystals looked like; and maybe he remembered seeing something like them on one of his previous rockhounding expeditions. In any case, he closed in on the future site of the White King Mine like a bloodhound on a scent. There, near the edge of the Fremont National Forest, he found a deposit of rocks with promising-looking crystals set in them. He promptly staked a claim around them, naming it the Lucky Day. Back he went to Lake view with a sample of the rocks.

Because he wasn’t kitted out for uranium mining, he had to

borrow an ultraviolet light from a friend to shine at the rocks.

Under it, they fluoresced the characteristic chartreuse color of uranium oxide crystals.

To make sure, he sent a sample to the Oregon Department of Geology. The department checked the samples and replied that there was uranium in them, in the form of autunite; but not enough to be worth processing. But they encouraged him to keep looking.

He did, moving afield from his first discovery, looking for rocks more densely packed with autunite crystals. And again, he very quickly found what he was looking for, near the banks of Augur Creek, stuck in the dirt wad of a tree that had blown down in a winter storm a month or two before.

Tracy still didn’t have a Geiger counter; but his wife’s uncle, John Rouch, did. So he brought the rocks to Rouch and asked him to scan them.

Rouch phoned that night in great excitement. The rocks were hot, he said, and better get back out there and stake a claim!

Rouch accompanied Tracy out to the spot after Tracy got off work the next day. It looked extremely promising. So the two of them decided to partner up to exploit it. Rouch had a bulldozer they could use to dig prospect holes, and, of course, a Geiger counter.

They took on a third partner as well: Walter Leehman, the owner of the land adjacent to the state forest on which they’d struck pay dirt, on which some of the uranium deposits lay.

The three of them staked 16 claims covering the “hot” ground in the state forest and Leehman’s land, and got busy exploiting it.

They named the claim cluster “The White King Group.”

While all of this was going on, another group of prospectors was hunting across Lake County for the elusive A-metal using a very different technique.

Their names were Don Lindsey, Robert Adams, Clair Smith and Choc Shelton, and the four of them had gotten interested in uranium mining a year earlier, in 1954. They had pooled their resources to purchase an extremely expensive Geiger counter, a Detectron Nucleometer, which was allegedly so sensitive that one could use it to sniff out uranium deposits from low-flying airplane. Adams had a Piper Super Cub, so they used that to try the Nucleometer out.

It didn’t work so great. Many hours of tedious, dangerous treetop hopping later, they had nothing to show for it. So they switched to prospecting the old-fashioned way, or rather the new-old-fashioned way, with a Jeep, using the Nucleometer like a regular Geiger counter.

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What: Pigs on the Wing: A tribute to Pink Floyd When: 8 p.m. May 21 Where: Egyptian Theatre You Should Know: Pigs on the Wing’s 2022 feature show is a full album performance of Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic masterpiece Wish You Were Here, followed by a full second set of carefully curated Roger Waters era Floyd. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door the night of the show.

Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/292938786797 What: Tide of the Toddlers When: 1-2 p.m., May 21 Where: South Slough Reserve You Should Know: Bring your little ones, ages 1 to 5, to discover natural world. Children and their

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Register at https://www. oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/ CommunityClassReg.aspx What: Boys and Girls Club birthday bash When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 21 Where: Boys and Girls Club, 3333 Walnut Ave., Coos Bay You Should Know: 2022 marks the 40th birthday of the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon.

Over the 40 years that the club has been serving local communities, the needs have changed and challenges have evolved, but the community support has been a constant.

What: Anastasia by Marlo Dance Studio When: May 20, 21, 22 Where: Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th

What: Birds on the Estuary

When: 10-11:30 a.m., May 21 Where: Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center located at 91141 Cape Arago Hwy. You Should Know: Adventurous bird enthusiasts can explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. Register at https:// www.oregon.gov/dsl/SS/Pages/CommunityClassReg.aspx Street SW, Bandon You Should Know: Dozens of dancers from

Coastal Forester Lone Rock Resources, a progressive, family-owned company with lands located across Southwestern Oregon, is seeking a highly motivated Forester for our coastal operations based out of our Myrtle Point office. This is a unique and exciting opportunity with exposure to a wide range of forest operations and room for growth. Applicants should have at least a 2- year degree in Forestry or Natural Resources or at least 2 years’ experience in forestry. A Bachelor’s degree in forestry is preferred but not required. The position will be mostly field based and may include harvest unit layout and logging contract administration, contract tree planting administration, contract spray administration, young stand exams, herbicide application, slash burning, and other duties related to growing and harvesting trees.

Willingness to live in Coos County is a requirement of this position.

Lone Rock offers competitive wages, depending on experience, including annual performance-based bonus and exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, a company vehicle available for personal use, annual boot allowance, and more. Lone Rock Resources is also offering relocation assistance if needed.

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Bandon, Coos Bay, Port Orford, Langlois, Gold Beach, Coquille and Myrtle Point will perform.

MarLo Dance Studio is celebrating the full return of its lavish theatrical dance productions to the Sprague Theater, Bandon.

The story of, Anastasia, will be woven together through ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop genres.

What: Mayfly Festival pop-up booth When and where: 8 a.m.-noon May 21 at Englund Marine parking lot; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25 at Coos Bay Farmers Market.

You Should Know: To celebrate the 6th annual Mayfly Festival, the Coos Watershed Association has come up with something a little different this year: four mini (emphasis on the “mini”) festivals in the form of a pop-up tent, one day a week throughout the month of May. Come visit this booth at any of the four locations to pick up a 2nd edition Mayfly

Festival Activity Booklet, make a mayfly hat, play watershed trivia and more.

What: Story Walk When: May 16-June 13 Where: Hosted by North Bend Public Library You Should Know: A Story Walk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story (literally a book taken apart) along a popular walking route in the community. It is a delightful way for children — and adults — to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Story Walks will be available along the Ridge Trail in Simpson Park and the North Bend Boardwalk.

What: Al-Anon Family Group When: 7-8 p.m. each Wednesday Where: Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd.

You Should Know: The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. They share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

What: Longevity and Health When: 6 p.m., May 26 Where: Coos Bay SDA Better Living Center, 2175 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay You Should Know: Oregon State University Extension will host the event to discuss things you can do to live a long, healthy life.

What: Community Cooking with the Co-op When: 5:30 p.m., May 26 Where: Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the event will be on Zoom.

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Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Coop’s Outreach Coordinator, Jamar, to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join virtually for this fun community event. In May, Jamar will be featuring Co-op Spring Galettes. For ingredients and access, register at https://bit.ly/3powyqG. What: TOPS weekly meeting When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Where: Bay Area Senior Activity Center, 866 S. 4th Street, Coos Bay You Should Know: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support organization. Its purpose is to help and support each other as we take and keep off pounds sensibly.

What: Tales of the Cemetery When: 7 p.m., May 27 Where: Amphitheater, Bullards Beach State Park You Should Know: Did you know there is a cemetery hidden in Bullards Beach? Find out who is buried there and hear the story of how Bullards Beach became a State Park. Will include a short walk to the cemetery if time and weather permits.

Jim Proehl will lead the discussion.

What: Who Eats Who; What About You? When: 7 p.m., May 28 Where: Amphitheater, Bullards Beach State Park You Should Know: You may have missed Shark Week, but Predator Night is coming soon. Learn what predators roam the woods and swim the ocean, what they eat and if they could they be hunting you. Beach Ranger Rob Brazie worked with mountain lions, bears, wolves and other predators during his career.

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them he’d seen pickup trucks leaving the Fremont National Forest with their beds full of rocks -- but it seems most likely they used the Super Cub to figure out where the mining action was taking place. It wasn’t the kind of activity that one could do by stealth and by night.

However they figured it out, figure it out they did, and prospecting out from the marked claims of the White King group with the help of their overpowered Nucleometer, they soon homed in on a spot that was so hot, the Nucleometer actually couldn’t measure it -- there was no sensitivity setting low enough to keep the needle from simply pegging at the high end.

As quickly as possible, they staked and filed a discovery claim and four claims around it, dubbing it

You’re probably familiar with the children’s book, Stone Soup by Marcia Brown. There are a few versions of the story, but the common one is about two hungry soldiers who stop at a village with an empty cooking pot. The villagers won’t share any of their food with the soldiers, so they decide to fill the pot with water and a magic stone. Of course, the villagers are curious and eventually add various ingredients to the pot, which creates a delicious soup. There was a need, a unique solution was used and all worked together to

create the success.

Coming out of the past two years of COVID restrictions, there is an even greater need in our community for likeminded folks to gather, look for dynamic ways to meet our needs and work as a together to get it done.

The downtown merchants in North Bend, led by an imaginative and energetic group of women, wanted to get folks back to shopping and celebrating their community. Instead of simply talking, they created events for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day that were good times,

well attended and profitable for all.

With the loss of the Lakeside Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and community members saw the need for some team that could support and promote Lakeside. They began meeting with all interested people.

Those sessions defined the opportunity and desired results. In that process they reached out to other Chambers for insights on organization and making things happen. Out of this was formed the Lakeside Business Association. They invested their time and, in

the Lucky Lass Mine. And they weren’t a moment too soon; other prospectors were already arriving. The word, it seemed, was out.

“Talk about excitement!” Clair Smith wrote, in correspondence with author Ruby El Hult. “The next day the discovery … was in the newspapers, on the radio and TV all across the nation. People came from all over, some from 1,000 miles or more away.”

“The first week after the discovery we estimated 2,000 cars drove by in front of the open cut,” he added. “Of the ore dug and piled by the side of the road, two or three tons must have been carried off piece by piece as souvenirs by sightseers. Our little town (Lake view) looked like Gold Rush days, with street hawkers on corners selling Geiger counters and scintillators.”

Over that crazy summer of 1955, nearly 10,000 claims were staked in the

Fremont National Forest by hopeful prospectors, most of them based on marginal readings from the cheap Geiger counters like the ones hawked on the streets of Lake view. The area teemed with Army surplus Jeeps and battered pickup trucks. And one or two of them may even have panned out; but, a decade later, only two of them remained in operation: The White King and the Lucky Lass.

No uranium-mining story has a really happy ending. Few of the prospectors and miners who were involved in the industry realized how dangerous uranium ore really was.

But Oregon got off comparatively unscathed, at least by comparison with other Western states.

The White King and the Lucky Lass were open-pit mines, so Lake view was spared the trauma of losing a generation of underground uranium miners to a pandemic of lung cancer

a dozen years later. (The White King did have one underground mine, but most of the work was done in the big pit.)

After the uranium market declined to the point of the mines no longer being profitable, both were closed, and the pits filled with water to form White King Pond and Lucky Lass Pond (13 acres and five acres, respectively). Left behind were mountainous heaps of radioactive tailings.

Both sites were added to the government’s Superfund cleanup program in 2001. Today, the hottest of the tailings have been hauled away and moreor-less-safely buried in a “disposal cell” area nearby, protected by a heavy layer of compacted soil topped with rock. The remaining tailings are buried on site, and the whole area presents the appearance of a peaceful meadowland -- although access is restricted due to the lingering

some cases, their money in making this dream a reality. They continue to develop that Association to promote Lakeside and its businesses.

Your Chamber of Commerce is composed of people united in addressing the issues and opportunities for business and community. It is their volunteer work which enables us to promote a positive business climate and a healthy community. After the challenges given to all of us in the past two years, teamwork, new ideas to address new solutions and issues, and timely results

are a must. We have many good committees that, over the years, were started to meet an opportunity. Each of them needs your help to best address today’s and tomorrow’s issues now.

Also, there might new areas of focus that you can define for your Chamber of Commerce.

So, let’s get together and make that needed difference. Give me a call today and we will set you up.

(Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.)

Oregon Historical Society

Uranium prospectors Lee Gibson, Allen Berends, and Elden Berends stake a claim in Malheur County in 1954 in this photo made by Harano Studio of Ontario. radioactivity.

(Sources: Treasure Hunting Northwest, a book

by Ruby El Hult published in 1971 by Binford and Mort; “White King, Lucky Lass mine sites change over time,” an article by Lacey Jarrell published on Oct. 5, 2014, in the Klamath Falls Herald and News; “Uranium Miners, Malheur County, 1954,” a detailed photograph caption by

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Cain Allen published on www.oregonhistoryproject. org on March 17, 2018) Finn J.D. John teaches at Oregon State University and writes about odd tidbits of Oregon history. His book, Heroes and Rascals of Old Oregon, was recently published by Ouragan House Publishers. To contact him or suggest a topic: finn@offbeatoregon. com or 541-357-2222.

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886 S. 4th St, Coos Bay (Coos Bay Senior Center) Pastor Ron Halvorson 541-808-9393 or 541-290-8802 Sunday School...........9:15 am.

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1155 Flanagan, Coos Bay  541-888-5202 Dennis and Tawnya Stumpf, Corps Envoys

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

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“A Christ Centered, Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship” 3451 Liberty St., North Bend • 541-756-3311 • www.sbcnb.org (1 block off Newmark behind Boynton Park) DavidWoodruff, Sr. Pastor - Tim Young, Associate Pastor Loy Huntzinger, Children’s Director - Chad Frantz, Youth Pastor Sunday School......................................... 9:00am & 10:30am Sunday Worship........................................9:00am & 10:30am Adventure Club Wednesday Nights............6:00pm to 7:30pm

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