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Both the Centers for Disease Control and the Oregon Health Authority are recommending people put masks back on to combat the threat of COVID-19. But in Coos County, that is not

likely to lead to renewed mandates against the disease. Dr. Eric Gleason, deputy director of Coos Health and Wellness, said the county is seeing an increase in cases, with almost all of the cases among those who have not been vaccinated. As of Tuesday morning,

there were 60 active cases in Coos County. The good news is the cases seem to be mild with no one in the hospital due to COVID. “I think we kind of anticipated this was going to happen,” Gleason said. “We haven’t seen any outbreaks in the county. We

have seen sporadic cases. It has just been a steady trickle.” Gleason said in Coos County and the state, around 95% of new cases are among those who have not been vaccinated. Even though there have been some “breakthrough” cases among those fully vaccinated, Gleason

said the vaccine remains effective. “There’s no reason not to be vaccinated, honestly,” Gleason said. “You can trip into a vaccine clinic right now.” On Tuesday, the Centers for Please see COVID, Page A3

A new rodeo star emerges at county fair Working to keep young salmon alive By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

While the crowds that came to the Coos County Fair were drawn to the festivities for things like concerts, the rodeo and a carnival, one the biggest stars during the event was a 4-yearold from Coos Bay. During the mutton busting competition, little Daisy Garduno climbed up on a sheep for the first time and boldly said she wanted to do a solo ride. As the sheep took off, Daisy held on tightly, riding all the way to the end of the arena. When she was finished, the entire crowd was applauding the young and unexpected star. Daisy even got a high-five from one of the cowboys running the competition as she walked off a champion. For more photos from the county fair, see Page B5.

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Standing against American imperialism By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A small group of demonstrators took to the street Saturday to urge the United States to end the decades-long embargo against Cuba. At noon, four people lined up on the Coos Bay Boardwalk holding signs against the U.S. action they say has led to unnecessary suffering. Xavier Krabel was representing the Movement for People’s Democracy, and he said he wasn’t standing up to support the Communist regime in Cuba, Please see Standing, Page A3

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Deep in the forest outside Coquille, a small creek may hold the answer to the declining fish populations along the coast. Woodward Creek meanders through the forest and provides a home for juvenile salmon, steelhead, trout and more as it slowly makes its way to the Coquille River. The decline in fishing opportunities in the region is not new, but the problem has escalated rapidly in recent years. This year, the state announced no salmon fishing would be allowed in the Coquille River due to the declining number of fish. A partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, Coquille Watershed Association and private landowners is working to make improvements by giving the young fish a better chance at survival. For several years, the BLM and the association have been working to improve conditions on Woodward Creek, and more work will continue over the next few years. Last week, a contractor placed large Douglas firs into the creek to create a safe space for the juvenile fish. “Fish like places like this because it can provide hiding areas from predators,” said Rushal Sedlemyer, a project manager with the Coquille Watershed Association. “The log placements will help to create deep pools, which are important habitat features for young fish.” But that’s just the beginning of the benefits. “One of the biggest things is water quality,” said Jeff Jackson, a fish biologist with the Bureau of Land Management. “Structures like this retain sediment that would otherwise move downstream. Fine sediment can clog fish gills and limit feeding opportunities.” The sediment can also cover fish nests, killing eggs before they hatch, and cleaning up the sediment improves water conditions downstream in the Coquille River, where Myrtle Point gets its drinking water. The area around Woodward Creek has a history of problems with people using offroad vehicles to travel through the forest on private timber

From left, Xavier Krabel, Kamryn Stringfield and Ezra Huebner hold signs during a demonstration against the ongoing embargo the United States has on Cuba.

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lands. In some cases, the off-road vehicles have damaged areas around the creek, which puts the young fish at risk. To manage that, the roads leading into the area have been gated to curb illegal access. That fixed one problem, but to really make a difference, the partnership wanted more. With funding through the BLM and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, the group came up with a plan to use the large wood to benefit the fish while also replacing several culverts that have made it difficult for fish to access good habitat. “We’re trying to address multiple limiting factors by developing several projects at one time,” Jackson said. “It’s not only the wood

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placement, we have a plan for the culvert replacements and invasive weed control.” Three culverts along the road carry water from tributaries into Woodward Creek. Under natural conditions, fish would be able to move seamlessly from the creek into the tributaries and back. Unfortunately, the design of the culverts has washed out the land near them, leaving perches of between six and 12 inches that most fish, especially juvenile fish, cannot get through. “When these pipes are fixed, they’ll be able to move like they should,” Jackson said. “A lot of folks think culverts are about adult fish getting up to spawn, but it’s as important for the juvenile fish to be able to get to cool water.” The salmon and steelhead hatched in the area

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A partnership between the Coquille Watershed Association, Bureau of Land Management and local landowners has led to an effort to repair habitat for salmon and other fish in Woodward Creek. One big step was placing logs into the creekbed to filter sediment and provide safe spaces for juvenile fish. Below, Rushal Sedlemyer, a project manager with the Coquille Watershed Association has been working on the project for year. Left, another key step will be replacing culverts that have washed out, preventing the smaller fish from being able to move freely. often live in the shallow creek waters for up to a year. They then venture into the Coquille River and begin a journey to the ocean. Those that survive will return at 3 years old to spawn. Jackson and Sedlemyer said the three culverts will be removed in the coming weeks with the creek beds left to run naturally over the winter. Next summer, crews will return and will replace the culverts with larger culverts designed to stop erosion, leaving easy access for all fish in the area. “These major infrastructure upgrades greatly

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reduce the likelihood of road failure in the future,” Jackson said. “Not only is it a habitat benefit, it’s an infrastructure benefit.” The property where the work is happening is owned by Forest Investment Associates. Michael Scott, a representative of the company, has worked with the BLM and the association for years to create the habitat restoration plan. Scott said anything that is good for the forest is something FIA supports, and he appreciates the work being done at Woodward Creek. While coming up with a plan, the partners wanted to mimic nature as much

as possible. In nature, trees falling into rivers create the pools and hiding places for fish. With Douglas firs growing in the area, the decision to place firs in the water was natural. Jackson said the large logs will likely stay put for up to 50 years before they rot away. “Juvenile fish need a place to hide, especially during those high flows, and they are naturally selected to use wood for safety,” Jackson said. “Our hope is the wood structures get to the point it starts collecting its own material, so it’s self-sustaining.” “We’re trying to restore natural conditions,” Sedle-

myer added. One bonus in the Coquille area is local businesses were hired to engineer the culverts for fish passage and Billeter Marine is doing the construction work on site this summer and next summer. Sedlemyer said with a goal of benefiting the local community, finding local businesses to do the work was a bonus. In the end, the work done deep in the forest will have a lot of benefits, and working as a team made it possible. “This in the long run will be very beneficial for the fish, wildlife and water quality,” Jackson said.

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Police Briefs Man arrested for robbing taxi driver On July 23 at about 8:45 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a Yellow Cab driver that had been robbed at gunpoint, resulting in a fight inside the cab. Deputies Shawn Libercajt quickly arrived on scene, but the suspect had left the area. The cab driver was able to get the supposed gun away from the suspect and quickly realized it was a BB gun. As the investigating deputy was speaking with the victim, the suspect, 25-year-old Shawn Libercajt, called dispatch stating he had committed a crime and gave his location. Deputies were able to bring Libercajt into custody, as he confessed to the crime. Libercajt was arrested on scene for robbery in the second degree, menacing and harassment. Libercajt was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and lodged.

Felon arrested for carrying firearm On July 24 at about 8 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance at 87576 E. Beach Loop Road in Bandon. It was reported Jonathan there had Windhurst been a verbal altercation between a man riding a dirt bike and a citizen who had yelled at the rider to slow down. The incident was witnessed by at least two other people at the scene. The suspect, who was later identified by law enforcement as 36-year-old Jonathan Windhurst, left the scene in a blue Dodge Durango. The vehicle was located by a Bandon Police Officer off of Rosa Road. During the course of the investigation, a firearm was observed in the Dodge Durango. A search warrant was applied for and granted by the courts, and three firearms were located in the vehicle as well as several rounds of ammunition. Windhurst, a convicted felon, was arrested for three counts of felon in posses-

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sion of a firearm, one count of felon in possession of a restricted weapon, two counts of driving while suspended - misdemeanor, harassment and disorderly conduct II. Windhurst, who is on probation, also had a probation violation assessed against him. Windhurst was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and released to the jail staff.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said recently he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would help communities in Oregon and nationwide plan for and recover faster from wildfires and other major disasters. “Oregonians struggling to put their lives back together after a wildfire or other disaster deserve the smoothest possible path for the federal response that’s needed to help them with

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Just after 2 a.m. July 23, a deputy with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a construction flagger at the intersection of Highway 101 and South Johnson Street in Coos Bay. The flagger pointed out a vehicle and told the deputy a construction flagger had nearly been hit when the vehicle did not stop for the stop flag. Based upon that information, the deputy attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield and proceeded north despite efforts to stop him. After a pursuit through Coos Bay and North Bend, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office successfully deployed spike strips in the Lakeside area. However, the vehicle still failed to yield continuing north bound until the pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns near Gardiner in Douglas County. The driver was identified as 65-year-old Russell Surkamer. Surkamer had just been convicted of attempting to elude a police officer in Douglas County on June 26. Surkamer was arrested by the Florence Police Department and transported to the Coos County Jail alleging the crimes of attempting to elude a police officer, recklessly endangering a highway worker and reckless driving.

Bandon man arrested for assault On July 21, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to 57580 Seven Devils Road in Bandon in response to a report of an assault. The assault was reported by a minor child. Upon arrival, it was determined that 35-year-old Ray Brown had assaulted his wife Jessica Brown, then menaced the juvenile reporting party by threatening to hit her and taking steps to do so. Ray Brown was arrested for assault IV domestic felony and menacing domestic and transported to the Coos County Jail. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Bandon Police Department.

a recovery,” Wyden said. “The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would iron out the bureaucratic obstacles that have unnecessarily slowed communities’ ability to rebuild low-income housing and take other steps needed so urgently after disaster strikes.” The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would address long-standing recommendations from the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of the Inspector General and Government Accountability Office to establish a permanent and predictable funding process. The bill accelerates assistance to disaster-affected communities by: • Creating a disaster recovery fund to allow HUD to predictably assist communities without waiting for Congress to act on each event;

• Authorizing HUD to issue regulations to codify program requirements and reduce unnecessary red tape, delays, and unpredictability that stems from the current Federal Register notice process; • Supporting resilience as a part of – rather than separate from – disaster recovery; and • Authorizing “quick release” funds to support grantee capacity right after an event.

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but the people who are suffering. He said the United States needs to let other countries fix their problems, listing off time and time U.S. intervention has led to bigger problems. “I think we have no business getting involved,” he said. “Look at how our involvement has played out in history. Historically, when we’ve gotten involved in other countries, it’s the same story.” Kamryn Stringfield organized the demonstration, saying American imperialism is hurting people in Cuba and across the globe. “We’re out here standing against the embargo against Cuba,” she said. “It’s a genocide that’s causing Cuba a lot of suffering. We’re standing against the imperialism against Cuba.” Stringfield said she wanted to get involved because people need to stand up when they see something bad happening. “We believe we’re in solidarity, having solidarity for people around the world,” she said. “We know our protest won’t have a lot of difference, but we think it’s powerful for the people of Cuba to see people stand up for them.” Krabel said the small group was not pushing a political ideology, saying the embargo has continued

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Disease Control updated its COVID guidance, urging even the fully vaccinated to wear masks indoors in areas where cases are rising. While the CDC did not list exact locations, most of the new reports highlight large metropolitan cities like Los Angeles and New Orleans. Gleason said as of Tues-

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Xavier Krabel, left, talks to a man who stopped to ask about a demonstration while Kamryn Stringfield looks on. The two were part of a small group that demonstrated against the U.S. embargo to Cuba. through both Republican and Democrat leadership. He said the goal was to urge the United States to take a step back, especially in Cuba. Demonstrating in a more conservative community was not expected to be popular with all, but Stringfield and Krabel said it was necessary. “I think rural America is an area the progressive movement as a whole has

written off and alienated,” Krabel said. “Personally, I think that’s a mistake.” As the group held their signs, several people stopped by to ask questions. Some driving by honked their horns, while other yelled insults. Krabel said his goal was to get people talking and thinking. “We’ve never really made things much better when we’ve got involved,”

he said. “This is something that should concern everybody because it impacts every life.” Ezra Huebner came to the demonstration to show her solidarity with the Cuban people. “Cuba’s economy and people should not be decimated by the embargo posted on them by every American administration,” she said. “It’s as simple as that.”

day he does not expect any changes to the current rules in Oregon, where most statewide restrictions have been lifted. “I haven’t heard anything that would suggest that,” he said. “I know the state has said they don’t intend on bringing back up any restrictions. So, it would be on individual counties and the board of commissioners to put on restrictions.” Gleason said Coos

Health and Wellness is not recommending Coos County bring back mask mandates. Instead, he said the focus should be on getting more people vaccinated. He said he understands many are hesitant to get the vaccine, but more than seven months after vaccines started, he said the evidence is clear the vaccine is safe and effective. While those who get COVID do build up a natural immuni-

ty, Gleason said it is shortlived and more limited than the vaccine. “The vaccine has shown pretty good long-term antibodies where your natural antibodies may go away,” he said. He said most natural antibodies wane within two months while the vaccine is going strong eight months in. He said, ultimately, he expects booster shots will be needed, likely on a yearly basis.

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Hands off the rocks By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff

Hikers are flooding our public lands, so I ask the question: Why can’t people just leave the poor rocks alone? They stack them into monoliths, paint them, write rude words on them. Who looks at a magnificent 350-million-year-old rock and thinks: “That rock needs a makeover!” First point: graffiti is deplorable. I do not want to see your name, your significant other’s name, an ode to your deceased wife (not making this up), or drawings of male genitalia. As for rock stacks, rock cairns were designed to guide the hiker along a sketchy trail. Unofficial cairns, or “ego stacks,” as I like to call them, are allegedly an art form. But they confuse the traveler who thinks they actually mark a trail. Instead, they are a huge flashing sign that means merely, “I was here! Regard my works with wonder!” I kick them over wherever I find them. They also clone. One may walk by a single stack, and find that a few days later the area is teeming with teetering piles. One of the principles of Leave No Trace is to stay on trails. Leaving the path to rearrange the rocks contributes to erosion, “user trails” and destruction of delicate plants. Repositioning rocks also disturbs the wildlife. Growing up in the desert, one of the first lessons I learned is “Never turn over rocks with your bare hands.” Unfriendly things live under them. Any time a rock is removed from its native habitat it can affect insects, fish, microinvertebrates, vegetation and animals. Indeed, wildlife biologists plead with hikers not to build rock stacks. As do anthropologists. In the Southwest, some of the best rocks for stacking have been removed from archeological sites. Trying to reposition those lovely flat rocks may damage an archaic village. Rocks that have snuggled into their preferred places help the landscape resist erosion. Move enough rocks, and the soil washes away with the next storm. I have friends who spend a great deal of their outdoor time deconstructing illegal rock stacks. They often are harassed for doing so, but being on the right side of history is not for sissies. Another issue is painted rocks, which became popular during the pandemic. A Google search for “painted rocks” leads to screeds about a fun family

activity fostering kindness, inspiration, positivity and possibly world peace. One is encouraged to paint inspirational messages on rocks, hide them and post a challenge online. The paints and sealants used can contaminate the area. If rocks are carefully concealed as part of a scavenger hunt, the hiders and the hunters go off-trail and trample delicate ecosystems. Staffers at national parks and state parks ask that people not leave painted rocks or construct rock stacks. It is considered vandalism, is disrespectful, and is certainly illegal. National parks have a “leave it as you found it” ethic, and fiddling with the rocks doesn’t fit. Painted rocks and stacked rocks introduce a human element to a wild area. Certainly while hiking a popular trail one cannot really believe that they’re the first visitor ever. But it is the first time for that person. Isn’t it intrusive to find a rock painted in bright colors and encouraging one to “enjoy”? We enter the wilderness to refresh our souls. We do not need to be reminded by graffiti, by rock stacks, or by paintings that the world can follow us anywhere. I have been accused of being a spoilsport, particularly in the area of repurposing rocks. How dare I question an innocent enjoyment of the outdoors? We are just having fun! Odd, but this is the same excuse I hear when people justify building illegal campfires. Or blasting out music on weatherproof speakers. I suppose to the entitled, anything goes so long as we are “just having fun.” Nature unadorned is pretty awesome. I recall being pulled over to a road cut by a geologist friend. Geologists never met a road cut they did not like. He pointed out a riverbed at eye level, showing me how the alignment of the embedded rocks revealed the direction of stream flow. “Some of these rocks are from the ancestral Appalachians, thousands of miles away,” he said. “How did they even get here?” That question will always be more remarkable than pulling a rock out of the ground , painting unicorns on it, and demanding: “ Have a nice day.” Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, a nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She works as an educator at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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Letters to the Editor What is facism?

A recent letter about the topic of fascism seems to have a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of fascism. Fascism is a coherent ideology and movement. Saying that it’s “a government system with strong centralized power, permitting no opposition or criticism” is incorrect. Fascism is a complex topic, one that has had entire books written on it, however it can be understood through a few different signifiers. Fascist movements typically center around a strong sense of nationalist chauvinism, call for a return to a mythi-

cal “old days” which are typically over romanticized and never actually existed in the way they’re portrayed, are formed out of struggling business owners with a promise to provide them security, and involve heavy repression of the working class as well as various marginalized communities. There are other factors, but those are some basic ones. There’s a well-known philosophical concept called the Paradox of Tolerance. Conceptualized by Karl Popper; essentially the idea is that a safe, free and egalitarian society cannot tolerate things like fascism which pose a direct

threat to everybody else. People should actually take the time to read a book and study the concept more in depth, but that’s the basics of it. Do you want a repeat of Mussolini’s Italy or Hitler’s Germany, only here? If not, then that means we must draw a line on what’s acceptable in our community. This idea that people calling for their community to stand against dangerous individuals and groups, and for people to reject fascistic ideals that have historically led to nothing but blood, is the same thing as those dangerous individuals is laughable. These are not people who

are simply “exercising their freedoms,” they're working to build a movement which is incredibly dangerous. Finally, I find it interesting that the person I’m responding to is more disturbed by a letter calling for their community to stand against fascism than they were by Vietnam. Some critical words are more disturbing than an invasive war where we slaughtered villages and sprayed so much Agent Orange that it still causes birth defects to this day? Curious. Charles Kraebel Coos Bay

How to avoid a looming homelessness crisis By Kerry Jackson and Wayne Winegarden Homelessness is a growing problem in virtually every state. Nowhere is it more pressing than in California, which in the past three years spent more than $13 billion, roughly $30,000 annually for each homeless person, to address it. Tragically, its “housing first” approach is a colossal failure. Overall, says the state auditor’s office, California’s homelessness programs are disjointed and poorly managed. Despite little progress, policymakers keep throwing more money at the problem. Rather than adopting California’s current government-centric approach, other states should learn from its mistakes by embracing reforms that directly tackle the core issues. Many homeless suffer from mental illness and substance abuse struggles that require creating a pathway to recovery. Unfortunately, the legal precedent of Martin v. City of Boise is creating a “right to live on the streets,” Policy changes such as California’s voter-approved Proposition 47 have effectively discouraged the enforcement of shoplifting items up to $950, creating a means for the addicted or mentally ill homeless to support their habits. Instead of enabling homelessness, states should ensure appropriate punishment for those who violate the law. However, interactions with law enforcement should be viewed as

opportunities to connect homeless individuals with the help and resources they need. One innovative approach is homeless courts that “sentence” offenders to treatment, then expunging their records once successfully completed, as proposed in the California’s Compassionate Intervention Act. At the same time, the developing “right to sleep on the street” needs to be challenged through legal channels. To complement these efforts, states should partner with private nonprofits that have successfully helped many transition off the streets. Even President Barack Obama has acknowledged that “the private and philanthropic sectors are responsible for some of the best thinking, innovation, and evidence-based approaches to ending homelessness.” Shelters to Shutters represents exactly what he was talking about. The Vienna, Virginia, nonprofit emphasizes job placement and housing based on the mantra that “the solution truly needs to be about both.” Another strategy initiates contact with the homeless by providing necessities, including bag storage, transportation, Internet access, and a sitting room. While offering these services, the Crossroads Welcome Center in Tennessee determines each client’s needs and tries to direct them to institutions for further care. Given the severity of today’s crisis, the homeless need to be relocated with an urgency. San Diego’s use of

large tents that serve as transitional housing for about 700 a night and cost roughly $11.3 million shows how this can be done. California’s infamous unaffordability problems are also a causal driver of homelessness. Policymakers nationwide should implement regulatory reforms that lessen excessive living costs to alleviate the economic pressures driving too many people into the streets. The California Environmental Quality Act, the biggest barrier to homebuilding, increases costs, and causes extended construction delays. It, as well as similar laws elsewhere, is overdue for reform. States should pursue zoning regulatory reform to simplify multi-layered restrictions, speed up the building-permit process, and ease restrictions on building duplexes, triplexes, and granny flats in order to expand the stock of affordable housing. Sustainably addressing the homelessness crisis in California and every state is a moral imperative and an economic necessity. Current conditions are the unintended consequence of policies implemented by state and local governments. Though the situation is dire in California, the good news is states can make a meaningful difference if they reject the Golden State’s ill-advised policies. Adopting the right policies should be at the top of every state’s legislative to-do list.

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OBITUARIES Lance D. Barton

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August 3, 1940 – July 24, 2021

Lance D. Barton, 67, of Coquille, passed away March 10, 2021 in Coos Bay, after a long battle with cancer and related health issues. A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Laverne Park, 61217 Fairview Road in Coquille. Lance was born April 18, 1953 in North Bend, Oregon to Glen and Georgia Barton. He grew up in Greenacres and attended Marshfield High School. He married Cheryl (Applegate) Barton on

February 14, 2013. His strong work ethic and desire to care of his family led him to spent most of his life as a log truck driver until his retirement in 2018. He treasured the times he spent hunting and enjoyed nature, especially the woods. He always enjoyed traveling and most cherished spending his time with family. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Coquille; his children, Scott Barton of San Diego, California, Chris Barton and wife,

Michelle of Coos Bay, Camee Jensen and husband, Dane of La Grande, Jon Beickel and wife, Larissa of Central Point; stepchildren, Jennifer Cameron of Coquille, Darla Baker of Eugene, David Granger of Seattle, Washington, and James Granger of Yucca Valley, California; as well as 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He and Cheryl also fostered many children during the last few years. Lance always greeted his family and close friends with a warm smile and embracing hug. He will fondly missed and never forgotten. 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

Nancy Jean Wiest May 29, 1943 – July 20, 2021

A celebration of life for Nancy Jean Wiest, 78, of North Bend, will be held at 3:30 pm, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene, 886 S 4th Street in Coos Bay, with pastor Ron Halvorson, officiating. Private cremation was held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Nancy was born May 29, 1943 in Tacoma,

Washington to Andrew Joseph and Jessie Irene Qualland. She passed away July 20, 2021 in Coos Bay. Nancy had many interests and hobbies that included doing many puzzles and playing Bingo. Her biggest passions in life were her church, her grandchildren and her dog, Wendy. She is survived by

her children, Debbie R. Sheppard of Tacoma, Washington and her daughter, Ashley, Nancy J. Bennett of Hanover, Indiana and her children, Heather and Ronald, Wayne F. Bell Jr. of Tacoma, Washington and his daughter, Nicole; six greatgrandchildren, Cheyenne, Logan, Joseph, Eli, Rylieh, and Ava; her special friends, Lisa D. Halvorson and her daughter, Christina Ann Hoffman. Nancy was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Matthew and Linsay and her parents, Andrew and Jesse. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Andrew “Andy” Raymond Heim, 80, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. Andy was born August 3, 1940 in Vancouver, Washington to C. Fred and Rena (Howard) Heim and was one of seven children. He spent the majority of his education and young adulthood in the Cathlamet and Longview, Washington areas where he married Llano “Lannie” Priestley and they had six children before moving to Myrtle Point, Oregon in 1978. On December 3, 1982 he married Shirley (Corcoran) Kirsch,

combining children from their previous marriages, and raised eight children together. Andy was a lifelong dairy farmer, astute businessman and entrepreneur. He worked for the Myrtle Point School District as bus driver and transportation manager however, was selfemployed the majority of his adult life including over 20 years in commercial fishing industry and over 30 years farm equipment sales and service. He was known throughout the community for his compassion, generosity, volunteer work and sense of humor. Andy enjoyed his work, music and teaching trade skills to younger generations, however, faith, family, dairy farming and Swiss heritage were his passions. He leaves a legacy of altruism, perseverance and true power of faith in the Lord. Andy is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, Scott (Suzie) Heim, Fred Heim, Jim Heim, and Mike Kirsch; daughters, Ann (Wayne) Clubb, Sharyl

Kirsch, Sue (Steven) Somero, and Teresa HeimArnold; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Madeline Smeltzer and Betty (Jim) Enbusk; brothers, Larry (Pat) Heim and John Heim; brother-inlaw, Elmer (Gloria) Gaddis. He is preceded in death by his parents, C. Fred and Rena Heim; brother, Fred Heim; and sister, Gloria (Heim) Gaddis. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, August 2, 2021 at First Christian Church of Myrtle Point with reception following. Private burial will follow at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or Alzheimer’s Foundation of Oregon. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service – Myrtle Point Chapel, 541572-2524

Betty Louise Hill Cress February 14, 19260 – July 22, 2021

Graveside service for Betty Louise Hill Cress, 95, of Fairview, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens in Coquille. Pastor John Hans will officiate. Betty was born on February 14, 1926 in Caldwell, Idaho to Sylvester and Maggie (March) Hill. She died July 22, 2021 at her home in Fairview. She grew up and attended school in Caldwell. She was married to Chester K. Cress in May of 1945 and shortly

thereafter they moved to McKinley until 1953 when the settled in Fairview. Betty delivered the mail in Fairview from 1955 until 1968. She was an avid bowler at Myrtle Bowl Bowling alley until the late 1990’s. She loved family outings, picnics and watching the kids and grandkids water ski. Betty is survived by her daughters, Rosie Hendrix of Fairview and Margaret and her husband, Ibe Hampton of Coquille; 9 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 10 greatgreat grandchildren; as well

as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chester; siblings. Jesse Hill, Mildred Hill, Edna Hill Jackson, Anna Mae Hill Peterson, Alice Stromback, Eunice Bartrap, Albert Hill and Bobbie Hill. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service – Coquille Chapel, 541396-3846

Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Kermit Frazee, 90, of Lakeside, passed away July 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Wayne Essig, 52, of Reedsport, passed away July 22, 2021 in Coos Bay.

Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Robert D. Reed, Jr., of Bandon, passed away July 24, 2021 in Bandon. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

DEATH NOTICES Durwood R. Post Sr., 80, of Coos Bay died July 23, 2021 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com Mayble F. McLarrin, 86, of North Bend died July 26, 2021 in Springfield. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com William "Bill" A. Hutchinson, 74, of North Bend, passed away on July 23, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals. com. Ronald "Ron" H. Carlson, 78, of North Bend, passed away on July 24, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals. com. Michael G. Huck, 67, of Brookings, formerly of North Bend, passed away on July 24, 2021 in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals. com. Kenneth W. Matthews, 73, of Coos Bay died July 25, 2021 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Beverla “Andy” Gordon French, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away July 24,

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2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Ocean View Memory Gardens Cremation & Burial Service, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Cynthia Louise Brown, 62, of Coos Bay, passed away July 24, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Ocean View Memory Gardens Cremation & Burial Service, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Philip Richard Brashear, 79, of Coos Bay, passed away July 26, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Joyce Elle Matison, 73, of Lakeside, passed

away July 23, 2021 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com Edward Corliss, 96, of North Bend, passed away June 30, 2021 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 JoNell Woestenburg, 62 of Coos Bay, passed away July 16, 2021 in Coos Bay. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/2674216 Maureen Burke, 87, of North Bend, passed away July 17, 2021 in North

Bend. Cremation Rites under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Marvin T. Rogers Sr., 97, of Lakeside, passed away July 18, 2021 in Lakeside. Interment has been held at Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren GRANDMA'S RESPONSIBILITIES BEGIN TO PILE UP

DEAR ABBY: My daughter is pregnant with her second child. Her first, my granddaughter, is 2, and the light of my life. I lovingly offered to take care of her when it's time for my daughter to have the baby. She's having a C-section, so she may be in the hospital for a couple days. My daughter wants me to come to her house one day out of every weekend to learn my granddaughter's routine. I have spent several weekends at her house doing this, but not every weekend, as I work full time from home and also have a full-time rental business (30 rental units) that I manage with my fiance. Recently, my fiance has taken ill and is bedridden. Everything, including his care, has fallen on me. When I called my daughter to tell her I wouldn't be able to come for the weekends because of his illness and my other responsibilities, she lost it and became hateful and confrontational. I tried explaining that this is, hopefully, a temporary situation and that I will still be able to do what I promised, to no avail. Nothing I said appeased her. We are not talking, and I really cannot endure another confrontation with her. I am at a loss as to what to do. -- SIDELINED IN FLORIDA DEAR SIDELINED: Give your pregnant, possibly hormonal, daughter time to cool off, and then contact her again. See if the two of you can work out an arrangement that's sensible. You already have your hands full, and the additional responsibilities because of your fiance's illness may prevent you from caring for your grandchild as you had planned. If she unloads on you again, tell her you know she's disappointed and so are you, but you can't handle another abusive confrontation

and end the conversation. She will manage. Trust me. DEAR ABBY: My friend was telling me about the delicious dinner he had last night at a local restaurant. His meal cost $8, and he raved to the waitress about how the food melted in his mouth and how incredible it tasted. He compared it favorably to the $70 dinner he'd had at another restaurant the night before. He then informed me he was "in and out of that restaurant for only $10." My response was, "Are you telling me you left a $2 tip for THE most delicious meal you just ate?" He replied that he gave her a 25% tip and thought it was fair. I told him I thought he was cheap, and he could have given her more money at the very least for her effort in serving him. He said I should write you and ask, so here I am. I realize a 20% to 25% tip is generally generous, but considering these times of pandemic and slower business, I think he could have done better. What do you think? -- FLABBERGASTED IN OHIO DEAR FLABBERGASTED: Truthfully, those who can afford to do so should give more. The restaurant business has been decimated because of the extended COVID quarantines, and staff members have been hit hard in the pocketbook. That said, however, my suggestion would have been that your friend should have added a generous tip for the COOK sweating in the kitchen, who produced that memorable meal. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Historical hikes around Bandon scheduled August 8 The South Coast Striders will host a history hike around Bandon on August 8. Those who are participating will have two options. • Join archaeologist and historian, Reg Pullen and Bandon Mayor Mary Schamehorn for a four-mile walking tour of Bandon, or • Join Historical Society volunteer and Treasurer Jim Proehl for a faster paced version. Pullen and Schamehorn will share all the local lore and colorful history of Bandon while touring various historical points of interest. Starting at the Bandon Museum, you'll tour the waterfront and Old Town before heading to the beach. The total hike is four miles, rated moderate, with some sand walking involved and should last 2.5 to 3 hours. You can shorten the walk by leaving it before the trip to the

beach. Proeh; will offer a faster paced version of the hike that will take you out by the schools and the City Park before returning along the beach and Beach Loop Road. Proehl's version will emphasize the walking, with talks along the way. There will be no shortage of historical information. Dress appropriately for the weather. A windbreaker with a hood is recommended for the beach section. Walking sticks might be helpful for the beginning of the beach walk. Bring water. You might want to pack a lunch to eat on the Bandon Boardwalk, or you might want to plan to eat at one of Bandon's many fine lunch spots. After the hike you may want to visit the Bandon Historical Society Museum. Because this is on a Sunday, admission will be free, thanks to the "Free Summer

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The South Coast Striders will host a pair of hikes around Bandon on August 8. Sundays" program sponsored by First Interstate Bank and Best Western Inn at Face Rock. Location and Time

We will meet at 10 a.m. in the public parking lot of the Bandon Historical Society Museum. If the lot is full, you can find addi-

tional parking behind the Face Rock Creamery. The museum is on the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue.

Art by the Sea reception August 7 Bandon Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio invites the community to attend a reception on Saturday, August 7, from 2-4 p.m. to view the woodwork of Featured Artist Stephen Yates, and the new members’ show, “Textures.” Yates has been a gallery member for a number of years and produces stunning one-of-a-kind tables, cheese boards and bowls as well as an occasional painting in resin. Members will be showing works that feature a variety of interpretations of ‘textures’ in various mediums. As the featured artist, Yates will be available to discuss his beautiful woodwork, processes and inspirations. Come enjoy the art as well as the company of the gallery’s various member artists throughout the day. Guests may also partake of grab and go snacks. Gallery happenings can always be found on their website, especially new “Call to Artists” announcements and entry forms at www.artbytheseagallery.com or Facebook for the latest art news. Watch for our videos of gallery works on Instagram and our website. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio is located at 145 Fillmore Ave., S.E., Old Town Bandon.

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Free bridge lessons available at Bandon Senior Activity Center If you've always wanted to learn bridge or need to refresh your memory, here's your chance. Longtime player Louise Nix will introduce beginners to the basics of the game in a series of free lessons starting Thursday, Aug. 5, at 11 a.m. at the Bandon Senior Activity Center. The BSAC is located behind the bright red door at the southern end of the Bandon Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW. For more information, call 541-347-4131 or visit BandonEvents.org.

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Woodworker Stephen Yates will participate in a reception at the Art by the Sea Gallery in Bandon.

Richey joins Lehman, Horne at Bandon Library Art Gallery Susan Lehman and Janice Horne's show at Bandon Library Art Gallery enters its second month on August 1, joined by Ava Richey on The Long Wall inside the library. Painter/collagist Susan Lehman is a master of subtlety, whose work pushes the edge of what is possible in a two-dimensional medium. The main series of works on display, “A Delicate Balance,” made during the last 14 months, is a direct response to the challenges of lockdown: isolation, fear of what's outside, feelings of being lost and cut off, memories of the beauty of nature, and trying to find hope and a way back into the world. Using a limited but dynamic pallette of black, white, grey and metallic golds and coppers, Lehman summons feelings we all experienced during this period of forced isolation: that of being stuck inside, looking out at a world drained of color and life, our loneliness at separation from other people and dislocation as our usual routines came to a sudden halt. These works are delicate and precise, invoking both the inner storms and quiet lulls that marked this stressful time. But Lehman doesn't leave us there; she then takes us outside and into light and color with the three newest paintings, including “Looking Towards Shore,” with its lovely turquoise seawater and misty sky. She tells us it's not over yet, but we're on our way home.

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Susan Horne's painting titled "Looking Towards Shore" showcases how things are improving after COVID. Janice Horne's “A Murder of Crows” is assemblage at its most whimsical and fun. Riffing on the noted intelligence of crows and ravens as well as their reputation for being tricksters, Horne playfully assembles collages and sculptures to celebrate these fascinating birds. With a wide variety of materials and both a sense of humor and a great respect for her subject, she creates scenarios in which crows are messengers, carriers of the seed of life, or gatekeepers of Time itself. She

imbues her crows with mystic power, yet Horne's mini stories are grounded in the real activities of corvids. On the Long Wall inside the library, we're pleased to present “Seasons,” the paintings of Ava Richey. The four seasons, both literally and in terms of colors, are beautifully represented, and her work carries us through the year from one end of the Wall to the other. Richey's rich, muted colors capture the gentle hues of nature,

her great and constant inspiration. A dedicated plein air painter (painting on-site, out of doors), Richey works in oil and acrylic, as well as pastels, and her love of the natural world can be felt in every painting. Her landscapes are gentle and warm, welcoming us to the scene she's captured. Susan Lehman's and Janice Horne's shows are in the gallery through August 31, and Ava Richey's paintings will remain through October 31.

The Oregon Optometric Physicians Association (OOPA) elected its 2021-2022 board of directors during its annual meeting held July 23. Those elected to the board include: President – Nate Roland, OD (Eye Impressions, Sherwood, OR) President-Elect – Amber Dunn, OD (Gatti Vision, King City, Oregon) Immediate Past President – Nicole Rush, OD (Bandon Vision Center, Bandon, Oregon) Senior Past President – David Wolf, OD Secretary/Treasurer – Craig Bowen, OD (Tualatin Eye Associates, Tualatin Oregon) Director – William Hefner, OD (Pacific University College of Optometry, Sherwood, OR) Director - Emilee Nehring, OD (Woodburn Vision Source, Woodburn Oregon) Director - Derri Sandberg, OD (Lifetime Vision Care, Bend Oregon) Belinda R. Starkey, OD, newly elected American Optometric Association (AOA) Trustee, presided over the installation of officers ceremony. Dr. Starkey was recently named “Optometrist of the Year” by the AOA. OOPA is a statewide organization of doctors of optometry, college of optometry faculty, optometric students, and industry-related associates. OOPA is an affiliate of the AOA. Member committees within OOPA plan activities and carry out the mission of the Association. The mission is to promote, protect and advance the professional practice of optometry. For more information about OOPA, visit: https://www.oregonoptometry.org/.

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AS I SEE IT The first two photos I am sharing this week are of the wreck of the Randolph, a 60-foot long gas propelled schooner, which was built by the Herman Brothers at Randolph in 1910 and wrecked five years later. The Randolph was built for service between the shallow draft harbors on the Oregon coast, according to Ernie Osborne in his book "Wooden Ships and Master Craftsmen." "Although she was primarily gasoline powered, she also carried sails at the time of her launching. During her five years of service, she once stranded at the mouth of the Rogue River, but was refloated successfully." The pictures were taken on April 15, 1915, when she capsized with six men aboard, while trying to cross the Bandon bar. Three men were lost: Ernest McConnell, part owner of the ship; R.E. Knorr, a Gold Beach druggist; and Milton Cox, a passenger. Chauncey Carpenter, a deck hand, swam ashore. The life-saving crew from the Bandon station made their way to the ship while it was capsized in the breakers and cut a hole in her hull. In this way they were able to save Captain Charles Anderson and Engineer Henry Colvin, who had been trapped inside and feared dead. It is their story that I want to share this week from an article which appeared in the Bandon Recorder. "Imprisoned in the overturned hull of the boat, the ring of an ax in the hands of a life saver, hacking overhead, was sweet music to two of the rescued, the captain and engineer. Chopped into daylight they came forth from a tomb of the living, out from the foul, gasoline smelling atmosphere of the hull into the fresh air of freedom, after an experience that would try the stoutest nerves. Yet one of the rescued, who had persistently kept his pipe in his teeth, when he had been handed up into safety, nonchalantly asked for a match to light it .... of course, none could accommodate him. All had waded to his rescue in water up to their necks and were wet as he was. There were no matches in working condition in that party. But the incident serves as an illustration of the manner in which severe tests are met by men whose vocation is the life of a sailor." In describing the accident, the article explained "the force of the waves swung her around past the south jetty and finally worked her onto the beach a short distance from the south jetty. There the hull laid bottom up and, as the larger breakers reached her, she was lifted further upon the beach. "Spectators who witnessed the accident (first picture) say that when the boat went over, they saw two men swimming in the water. One was Carpenter, and they cannot be sure who the other was. Carpenter is an expert swimmer and a man of good judgment. Due to these facts he was enabled to get around the jetty to where he was rescued by Life Saver Roseburg. "For a time it looked as if Carpenter would be the one man who would be saved. Not an arm or a leg showed to sight after the first few seconds as the tattered hull of the boat came drifting slowly onto the beach. Still there was no sign of life. "But Captain Johnson of the Life Saving Service was determined to make an effort to reach the hull and make sure that no one alive was still in the boat. Calling for a rope he himself took the lead and waded out towards the boat. As fast as the crest of the breakers came he leaped up to keep them

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Rescue at the Randolph from dashing entirely over him. Two or three times he was swept back toward the shore but persevering he finally reached the boat. Once he was there with the rope tied to the rudder, it was easy for others to follow." (second photo) And using an ax to chop away a board from the bottom of the boat, they found the two survivors. A cheer went up from those watching from the beach. Several weeks later two more bodies from the Randolph washed onto the beach. The third photo appeared in the Aug. 30, 1956, Western World featuring James Morrison, 89, a resident of Tanglewood Manor who owned what was believed to be an heirloom of historical value - a hand-made flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes. "The flag was in the possession of Morrison for a number of years before he knew it; it was buried in the bottom of a trunk of family keepsakes. The flag is made of rather coarse-woven material and is all hand-stitched. Holes for the stars were carefully cut from the blue field, and the white stars were whipstitched before being inserted. The fast colors are in good condition, but moths have damaged some of the material as is shown in the photo. "The original flag, adopted by the Continental Congress June 16, 1777, had 13 stripes, alternate red and white, with a union of 13 stars of white on a field of blue. "The Morrison flag, therefore, if of Colonial originality, would have been made sometime between 1776 and 1794." Fortunately, the relic was given to his niece and her husband because Mr. Morrison died a short time after this photo was taken. *

Several weeks ago, I saw a report of an assisted living center in Eugene, where there was a big COVID outbreak, with some eight employees and 20 residents affected. What did they have in common? They were unvaccinated. They also interviewed the son of one of the residents, who said that even though he was vaccinated, he could only visit his father outdoors. Does anyone see the irony of allowing unvaccinated staff to work closely with vulnerable elderly people, while vaccinated friends and family aren't allowed in? Crazy is the best way to describe it. *

There seems to be a huge disconnect between government and the state's small businesses. The latest to post a sign closing early is the Chevron station on Highway 101 at Elmira, which now closes at 5 p.m. because of a staff shortage. Other businesses are equally impacted by the

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In 1915, the Randolph capsized wiith six men on board while trying to cross the Bandon bar. After the life-saving crew swam to the boat and attached a rope to it, men held it in place while rescue operations commenced. Three men survived the wreck while three others drowned. Bottom, James Morrison shows off an heirloom of historical value - a hand-made flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes. fact that they cannot hire help. Signs have been posted to let people know that they may have to wait longer for their food or the service they have come to expect. But we are in the heart of tourist season, and people are traveling ... to Bandon. And yet, not only was the child care credit of over $3,000 just announced, but earlier this week it was reported that children would be receiving $1,100 to compensate for the free food that they did not receive during the school year. I wonder when government will get the message that as long as they continue to subsidize people's incomes, there will be no incentive to return to work. *

Last week, I mentioned that the City Council's decision to approve the plan review for Mike Keiser's Bandon Beach hotel had been appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals by local resident Nancy Evans. As of July 22, Evans requested that the appeal be dismissed. In the hearing before LUBA, Evans represented herself; Shala Kudlac represented the city of Bandon, and attorneys Bill Kloos and Robert S. "Robin" Miller III represented Steere Bandon Associates, LLC and Chris Keiser. I will keep you posted but hopefully this means that the construction of the new hotel at Coquille Point can finally begin. In other news involving the Keiser family, it has been announced that Keiser plans a new 18-hole public course south of town to be known as New River Dunes, designed by David McLay Kidd. He is also planning for a new par-3 course designed by Tom Doak at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. I will talk more about this in future columns. *

Bob Reed, 80, died Saturday afternoon at home with his wife, Cleone, and loving friends at his side. Bob was the founder of Robert D. Reed Publishers and he had produced and distributed about 2,000 titles in his 50-plus years as a publisher, an endeavor that was greatly assisted by Cleone in recent years. Bob spent some time in the Swing Bed wing at Southern Coos Hospital before going home where he was surrounded by his many Bandon friends and family members, who came to say their goodbyes. *

I mentioned that I would share the rest of the story about the salmon crisis on the Coquille River, but since I am running out of space, I will recap it next week and let people know what they can do to put pressure on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to rebuild the Ferry Creek Hatchery program. *

It has not been a good week for public figures and certainly not for our

local friends, who I have mentioned in recent weeks. I learned that Don Ivy, chief of the Coquille Indian Tribe, died July 19 at the age of 70 after battling cancer for seven months. Earlier, former Douglas County Commissioner Joe Laurance, 71, of Roseburg was killed in a motorcycle crash on Highway 138 East, and several days later state Representative Gary Leif, 64, also of Roseburg, died of cancer. Lately we have mourned the loss of George Trott, Jack McMahon, Larry Hardin, Don Chance, Jim Curran, John Sample and Ken Butler ... and this week, Bob Reed. I was also waiting for more information but I

talked with Tami Cox Pearce at Jack's service and she said that in less than a month, between May 19 and June 11, three members of her family had died, including her sister Marla (Class of 1977), her brother Rick Cox (Class of 1974) and Rick's son, Ricky. Tami, Marla and Rick all graduated from Bandon High and were the children of Barbara and Fred Cox. *

I will also talk more about the history hike that Reg Pullen, Jim Proehl and I will be hosting Sunday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. If you're interested, mark your calendar.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of TERRANCE LEE BISHOP, Deceased. Case No. 21PB05536 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DONALD J. BISHOP has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published July 16, 2021. Published: July 16, July 23 and July 30, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:321031)

Notice of Permit Amendment T 13600 T-13600 filed by Phil Friedmann for Bally Bandon Sheep Ranch, 875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3920, Chicago, IL 60611, proposes a change in points of appropriation and a change in place of use under Permit G-15437. The permit allows the use of 0.45 cubic foot per second from six wells in Sec. 20, T27S, R14W, WM for irrigation in Sects. 19 and 20, T27S, R14W, WM. The applicant proposes to move the points of appropriation within Sec. 20, T27S, R14W, WM, and to change the place of use within Sects. 19 and 20, T27S, R14W, WM. The Water Resources Department has concluded that the proposed permit amendment appears to be consistent with the requirements of ORS 537.211. The last date of newspaper publication is 08/06/2021 Published: July 30 and August 06, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:321912)

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of WARREN E. HOFSTAR Deceased. Case No. 21PB05487 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marilee Harris has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, PC., 243 W. Commercial, PO Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: July 16, 2021 Marilee Harris Personal Representative 5110 Rancho Vista Way Redding, CA 96002 (530) 941-3772 Published: July 16, July 23 and July 30, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:320800) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of KATHERINE SOLANGE JACKSON, Deceased. Case No. 21PB05899 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Susan M. Jackson has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published: July 23, 2021 Published: July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:321381)

-----------------------------------------NOTICE OF ORS 167.347 ANIMAL FORFEITURE PETITION Notice is hereby given that a petition for the forfeiture of a dog impounded in the Coos County Animal Shelter has been filed pursuant to ORS 167.347. The impounded dog is a female Labrador mix, black in color. The owner or reputed owner of the dog is Miranda E. Mindell. The dog was seized by law enforcement officers in the area of the 3300 block of Sheridan Avenue in North Bend, Oregon. As of the date of this notice, a hearing has not yet been scheduled, but interested persons may contact Nathaniel GreenhalghJohnson, Coos County Counsel, at 225 N. Adams Street, Coquille, OR 97423, or by phone at 541-396-7693, to request further details on the hearing, date, place, and time as they become available. Date: 7/16/2021 Nathaniel GreenhalghJohnson, Coos County Counsel Published: July 27, July 30, August 3 and August 6, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:321343)

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Emotions run high as Babe Ruth tourney begins JOHN GUNTHER For The World

NORTH BEND — Rob Laskey looked up at the crowd of more than 200 fans in the Clyde Allen Field stands Tuesday night and declared the opening day of the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth regional for the 14-year-old age group a success. “It’s been a great day,” Laskey said. Seven teams from Washington, Idaho and the northern part of Oregon have been in the Bay Area this week for the first-ever Babe Ruth regional to be held at Clyde Allen. Laskey, the president of South Coast Babe Ruth, said the early feedback from the visiting coaches has been overwhelmingly favorable. “The field looks great. The facilities are awesome. Everyone loves being on the coast,” Laskey said, relaying some of the comments he has heard. He added that a number of the visiting coaches and fans arrived early in the Bay Area and took in activities including fishing and crabbing. “A lot of positives have happened,” he said. That included an emotional opening ceremony Tuesday night before the final game between the South Coast Lumberjacks, the host squad, and the Brewster Farmers of Washington. The national Babe Ruth organization said host cities could not hold traditional opening ceremonies or banquets, but local organizers did their best to make the event special. North Bend City Council member Bill Richardson threw out a ceremonial first pitch before the opening game of the tournament Tuesday morning. In the evening, all eight teams paraded past home plate and lined up around the infield before Clark Anderson threw out a ceremonial first pitch. That’s where the emotion came in. Anderson is the father of Cody Anderson, a former South Coast Babe Ruth and North Bend High School standout who was killed in a logging accident

last summer. Clark Anderson coached both Cody and his younger brother Brylee, who graduated from North Bend this year and also was at Clyde Allen Field Tuesday, and between his two sons, attended eight regional tournaments, coaching in four of them. “It’s a huge part of my life watching these boys grow up and being able to coach Cody and Brylee and all the kids I coached over the years,” he said. “I truly think as a coach, you get more from the kids than you give out.” Cody Anderson is permanently recognized at Clyde Allen Field with a sign with his name and number on the left field fence. The opposite fence has the name and number of Ian Spalding, one of Brylee’s closest friends who also died in an accident last summer. “Just for people to remember Cody is huge to me,” Clark Anderson said. “He touched a lot of people — he doesn’t know how many.” Clark Anderson’s stay at the ballpark Tuesday was cut short because of another big event on the South Coast he is a chief organizer for this week, Dune Fest in Winchester Bay. “(Cody) helped with that the last 12 years with me,” Clark Anderson said, adding that his son also was recognized there. “It’s an honor to me (to throw out the first pitch) and to honor my son this way is huge, and to have Brylee be a part of this. “It’s all about the kiddos for me.” He noted that he and Mike Spalding, Ian’s dad, coached their sons together for years “and brought them up in this program.” Clark Anderson was excited that after traveling so many years, it is rewarding to see a regional in the Bay Area. “For us to host this is great, not only for the (South Coast), but also for the baseball community,” he said. Clyde Allen Field always will hold a fond place in his heart. “When Ian and Cody passed away, Brad (Horn-

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Clark Anderson throws a ceremonial first pitch to South Coast catcher Joel Sissel before the game between South Coast and Brewster on Tuesday at Clyde Allen Field. Below, the teams for the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional line up around the infield as part of the opening ceremony.

ing) gave me access to come in here and just sit,” he said. On Tuesday, hundreds sat in the various portions of the stadium to watch the start of a tournament that on Saturday will crown a regional champion headed to the Babe Ruth World

Series in Ottumwa, Iowa. And their presence was made possible by a bunch of volunteers helping run the event — Laskey said between the scorekeepers and announces, concession stand workers and field prep crew, 20 volunteers a day are helping out this

week. That doesn’t include at Marshfield High School, where Marshfield coach Floyd Montiel has opened his facilities for teams to have a warm-up time before their games. “What’s been nice to me is hearing positive

comments about how the tournament is going,” he said. The semifinals for the tournament are at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, with the championship game slated for 3:30 p.m. There is no admission charge.

Stocks and Hornets divisions, beating Steve Dubisar in the Street Stocks class after they won the two heat races and topping Steven Parker in the Hornets division after Christian and Kris Parker won the heat races. Toby McIntyre won the Street Stocks division on July 21, followed by Ken Fox. McIntyre also won the heat race. Jim Van Loon was the only racer in the Hornets division July 21. Jason Kellam won the heat race and main event for the Mini Outlaws division on July 24. The Sportsman Late Models class that night drew a big group of racers from Klamath County, which is the site of a large wildfire. Steve Borror, one of those racers, won the main event, while fellow Klamath County driver Scott Flores and Fugate won the heat races. A group of mostly Roseburg-area drivers competed in the OTRO Hard Tops division on July 24, with Mark Minter winning the main event and Dean Cash the heat race. Racers are competing on the dirt track again this weekend and next. Whelen Fan Appreciation Night is this Saturday, with gates opening at 4

p.m. and racing starting at 6:30. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students 7 to 17. Children 6 and under get in free and a family pass is $35. On Saturday, Aug. 7, the speedway hosts the Super Late Model Tidal Wave 50. Racing again starts at 6:30 p.m., with general admission $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens and students, free for children 6 and under and $45 for a family pass. For more information on the schedule, visit www. coosbayspeedway.us.

Dubisar, Coquille; 3. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille; 4. DJ Nelson, Coos Bay. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Madilynn HardyAshley; 3. Tallon Dubisar; 4. Eli Luckman; 5. Alex Butler; 6. DJ Nelson; 7. Tanner Dubisar; 8. Max Haga; 9. Tucker Dubisar. IMCA Sportmod — Main Event: 1. Josh Kralicek, Coos Bay. July 24 Ken Ware Chevrolet Night America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 2. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 3. Hannah Robison, Myrtle Point. Main Event: 1. Braden Fugate; 2. Wayne Butler; 3. Hannah Robison; 4. Brody Montgomery, Bandon. Sportsman Late Models — Heat Race 1: 1. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 2. Steve Borror, Klamath; 3. Tahlan Rogers, Albany; 4. Josh Kralicek, Coos Bay; 5. Jacob Emry, Corvallis; 6. Ryan Emry, Corvallis; 7. John Cobb, Klamath. Heat Race 2: 1. Scott Flowers, Klamath Falls; 2. James Flowers, Klamath Falls; 3. Colby Hammond, Bonanza; 4. Rick Lukens, Keno; 5. Dennis Burtenhouse Jr., Klamath Falls; 6. Taylor Buckly, Malin; 7. Matt Harlow, Medford. Main Event: 1. Steve Borror; 2. Braden Fugate; 3. Tahlan Rogers; 4. Scott Flowers; 5. James Flowers; 6. John Cobb; 7. Ryan Emry; 8. Colby Hammond; 9. Rick Lukens; 10. Taylor Buckly; 11. Dennis Burtenhouse Jr.; 12. Jacob Emry; 13. Josh Kralicek; 14. Matt Harlow. Street Stocks — Heat Race 1: 1. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Ken Fox, North Bend; 3. Dave Siewell, North Bend; 4. Justin Krossman, Coquille; 5. Joseph Wilson, Coquille. Heat Race 2: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Dyllan Siewell, Bandon; 3. Loren McIntyre, Coos Bay; 4. Tyler McIntyre, Coos Bay. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Steve Dubisar; 3. Dyllan Siewell;

4. Loren McIntyre; 5. Justin Krossman; 6. Dave Siewell; 7. Tyler McIntyre; 8. Ken Fox; 9. Joseph Wilson. Mini Outlaws — Heat Race: 1. Jason Kellam, Coos Bay; 2. Scott Beaudoin, Portland; 3. Matthew Emry, Corvallis; 4. Jamie Daniels, Coos Bay; 5. Nicole Emry, Corvallis; 6. Tristen Davison, Coos Bay. Main Event: 1. Jason Kellam; 2. Scott Beaudoin; 3. Matthew Emry; 4. Nicole Emry; 5. Jamie Daniels; 6. Tristen Davison. Hornets — Heat Race 1: 1. Kris Parker, Florence; 2. Matthew Fergason, Springfield; 3. Lily Metzgus, Myrtle Point; 4. William Hitner, Port Orford. Heat Race 2: 1. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 2. Payton Reigard, North Bend; 3. Jayden Miller, Winston; 4. Jim Van Loon; 5. Mike Sackett, Coquille. Main Event: 1. Seth Christian; 2. Steven Parker, Florence; 3. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Matthew Fergason; 5. Lily Metzgus; 6. Jim Van Loon; 7. Kris Parker; 8. Jayden Miller; 9. Payton Reigard; 10. Mike Sackett; 11. William Hitner. Junior Stingers — Heat Race: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Tallon Dubisar, Coquille; 3. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 5. Tucker Dubisar, Coquille; 6. DJ Nelson, Coos Bay; 7. Haileigh Crosier, Roseburg. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Tallon Dubisar; 3. Cameron Metzgus; 4. Tucker Dubisar; 5. Tanner Dubisar; 6. DJ Nelson. OTRO Hard Tops — Heat Race: 1. Dean Cash, Roseburg; 2. Mark Minter, Roseburg; 3. Chris Mehrer, Roseburg; 4. Bill Trotter, Roseburg; 5. Tim Minter, Cottage Grove; 6. Spencer Hillmick, Glide; 7. Nick Mehrer, Roseburg; 8. Larry Mudge, Roseburg. Main Event: 1. Mark Minter; 2. Nick Mehrer; 3. Bill Trotter; 4. Chris Mehrer; 5. Larry Mudge; 6. Spencer Hillmick; 7. Tim Minter; 8. Dean Cash.

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Coos Bay Speedway presented prestigious Wally trophies to five drag racers recently during the speedway’s annual Wally Weekend. Drivers in the Sportsman, Pro, Super Pro, Motorcycle and Junior Dragster classes competed over both days July 17 and 18, with the winners of the divisions for each of the two days competing in one race the second day for the Wally trophies. Two drivers won both days and thus clinched the Wallys — Mike Brundage in the Super Pro division and Jason Sauer in the Motorcycle class. In the Sportsman division, Rieley Nickel won on Saturday and Rayce Alby on Sunday, with Alby taking the head-to-head battle for the Wally. Josh Harlukowicz won the Pro division on Saturday and Gregg Kirby on Sunday, with Harlukowicz racing to the Wally win. And in the Junior Dragster division, Hayden Colton won on Saturday and Allison Aichele on Sunday, with Aichele taking the Wally. The next weekend of drag racing at the speedway is Aug. 14-15, the annual Bikes & Bugs Show

& Shine. Each day, time trials start at 11 a.m. and bracket racing begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $12, with kids 6 and under getting in free. The entry fee for drivers is $50 with a guaranteed payout. Oval Dirt Track Bandon driver Braden Fugate and Griff Smith each won a pair of main events on separate nights last week at Coos Bay Speedway. The oval dirt track at the speedway hosted the third Wednesday Night Throwdown of the summer on July 21 and then hosted Ken Ware Chevrolet Night on July 24. Fugate won the America’s Mattress Super Late Models division both nights, beating Wayne Butler to the finish each time. Fugate also won the heat race on July 21, but Butler won the heat race July 24. Smith, meanwhile, dominated the Junior Stingers Division again. The first night, he beat Madilynn Hardy-Ashley, the other heat race winner. The second night, Tallon Dubisar finished second to Smith in both the heat race and main event. Seth Christian also won two main events, but on the same night. On July 24, he took both the Street

July 21 Wednesday Night Throwdown No. 3 America’s Mattress Super Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Braden Fugate, Bandon; 2. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 3. Thor Kristensen, Bandon; 4. Hannah Robison, Myrtle Point; 5. Brody Montgomery, Bandon. Main Event: 1. Braden Fugate; 2. Wayne Butler; 3. Brody Montgomery; 4. Hannah Robison. Street Stocks — Heat Race: 1. Toby McIntyre, Coos Bay; 2. Seth Christian, Roseburg; 3. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 4. Ken Fox, North Bend; 5. Jesse McIntyre, Coos Bay. Main Event: 1. Toby McIntyre; 2. Ken Fox; 3. Steve Dubisar; 4. Seth Christian; 5. Jesse McIntyre; 6. Sam Talon, Arago. Hornets — Main Event: 1. Jim Van Loon. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Alex Butler, Bandon; 3. Max Haga, Coquille; 4. Tanner Dubisar, Coquille; 5. Eli Luckman, Coos Bay. Heat Race 2: 1. Madilynn Hardy-Ashley, Jasper; 2. Tallon

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This week in Coos County history: July 30-August 2 100 YEARS — 1921 Bandon rejoices over boat trips

Restoration of shipping will relieve condition Town finely decorated for K.P. Convention tomorrow — Glass retires from condensery

BANDON — Bandon, aside from the excitement over the preparation for the big three-day convention of the K.P. and Dokkles which will open tomorrow, is cheered up over the resumption of shipping. A telegram last evening announced that the steamer Elizabeth left San Francisco at noon Tuesday for Bandon carrying a full cargo of general merchandise which the local merchants have been looking for since the strike started several weeks ago. The steamer Bandon is now at Port Orford loading cedar and will come to Bandon to finish her cargo, it is expected. A report from Port Orford stated that a donkey engine which was brought in on the Bandon broke from the sling when being unloaded and damaged the ship deck considerably, one of the workmen being injured. The Port Orford dock is congested with cedar logs, ties and poles.

Town is decorated

Bandon has the most elaborate decorations up that it has ever exhibited. Flags and bunting with K.P. streamers, Dokkies’ emblems, etc., greet you everywhere. The local committee has arranged to entertain several thousand visitors during the jubilee.

New highway rules adopted

County court adopts set of regulations Passenger autos must not travel faster than twenty-five miles an hour

COQUILLE — A new set of rules which must be observe by those who travel the roads of Coos county were adopted by the county court at the meeting this week. The speed at which passenger cars may run has been cut down to a limit of 25 miles an hour. In the order issued by the court it is stated that great damage is being done to the highways of Coos county and that steps are necessary toward the protection of the roads. Six rules given The following is the full text of the new rules which have been put into effect: 1. That no motor vehicle of any nature or description or trailer be permitted to use chains upon concrete, grave or rock roads. 2. That no truck or trailer shall be permitted to use any road in the county except concrete or plank immediately after one half inch of rain has fallen upon

said road nor until the said roadbed is thoroughly dried and compact, except however, those engaged in hauling perishable property, in which event the speed shall be limited to ten miles per hour. 3. No loaded freight or logging truck or trailer shall be driven over ten miles per hour, except those having pneumatic tires, which may be driven at a rate of 15 miles per hour on any road, and if unloaded then an additional speed of five miles per hour may be allowed. 4. No bus or auto carrying passengers for hire or fare shall be driven over 25 miles an hour on straight ways and 20 miles per hour on turns. 5. Any auto, truck, trailer or motor vehicle of any kind doing damage to the roads or bridges beyond the ordinary wear and tear must repair such damage at once or shall be compelled to remain off the roads of Coos county. 6. The county roadmaster is hereby directed to have notices of these regulations printed at once and posted upon the public highways of Coos county.

Four injured by hose and nozzle Lose control of two lines during practice last night

Chief Davis may have sustained fracture near ankle — window broken Four members of the Marshfield fire department sustained minor injuries last night when two lines of hose with which they were practicing got away from them. The “whipping” of the hose and the nozzles flattened the four of them and Fire Chief Davis fears that he sustained a fracture of one of the small bones of his foot. Before the water could be shut off, the plate glass window in Bunch’s cigar factory was also broken. Part of the department were practicing with the steamer while the others were out with the auto truck. It came a little before the men expected it and one line got away and knocked down the men on the other line. Del Rhodes, Wm. Abel Jr. and Billy Wilson were the others, and all are nursing their bruises today. The force was a surprise and demonstrated that the old steamer is still quite an asset as a fire fighting machine. Gordon Smith was handling the steamer last night.

50 YEARS — 1971 SWO runaway problem mounts They can be any age, but most are in their teens. They can be running from an unhappy home or an over-restrictive home. They can be on the run form school pressures, feared pregnancies or simply

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running to fill a need to experiment with life — on their own. In Coos County last year somewhere between 200-300 children were reported as runaways. Some are still missing. Coos law enforcement agencies agree the percentage of girls listed as runaways is climbing yearly. In Curry County, Juvenile director Bill Tankersley said records there indicated 45 young people ran from their homes last year — 26 boys, 19 girls. Tankersley said total runaways in his county for 1969 was 30. Coos County Juvenile Director James Berry said efforts were begun here May 1 to provide a central file through his office on all reported runaways. Berry reports the central file to date lists 16 reported runaways, 10 of them girls. “One of the girls is only 12 years old,” noted Berry, “and she has been gone from her home several weeks.” Tankersly said one runaway girl in Curry County has bene missing since late last year. “We assume she is in one of the southwestern states,” Tankersley said, “because we located a sister who ran away with her in the same area.”

Strikes cut into Oregon’s economy Blurred by transportation strikes Oregon’s economic picture does not look pretty, and spokesmen for agriculture and lumber industries say it will become worse if the strikes are not settled soon. Larger lumber and plywood firms are beginning to curtail production and smaller ones are in immediate danger of closing. Some already have closed. Grain growers are losing their largest market as Japan is starting to buy from other wheat producing countries. Supporting industries such as food processors are now feeling the pinch. Gov. Tom McCall has described the strikes as having “disastrous and catastrophic effects on the economy,” and predicted that by today 4,500 men would be unemployed by mill closures and total could reach 10,000 by early next week. Within 10 days, it is probable that the entire industry employing 150,000 to 170,000 men will come to a halt, he said. The lumber industry, just beginning to recuperate from the market slump of 1970, is hurt by both the rail and dock strikes.

20 YEARS — 2001 Worthen gives Pre track club second national title For the second straight day, the Pre Track Club had a champion at the National Junior Olympic meet in Sacramento, Calif. Alison Worthen took first place in the midget girls (11-12 years old) high jump by clearing 4-9. “She had a pretty amazing day,” said Pre Track Club coach Fran Worthen, Alison’s mom. Alison Worthen tied a girl from Nevada

and eventually won a jump-off. The competition in the scorching California heat took about four hours. “She had a really good day,” Fran Worthen said. “It was exciting.”

Performing arts center set to open The finishing touches are all that remain for the Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Performing Arts Center to be completed. Architect Richard Turi’s design is coming to life as the building’s exterior has been finished, and construction crews have turned their attention to the center’s interior. Crews began installing electrical wiring, telephone lines, stage curtains and auditorium chairs in the center Wednesday afternoon, said Mike Gaudette, dean of marketing, recruiting and college advancement and executive director of the college foundation. The center is an addition to Empire Hall, which houses the cafeteria, conference rooms, and student government and group offices. The PAC will have a 501seat auditorium and stage, and backstage space for dressing rooms, storage and set preparation. There will also be a gallery and a large foyer with skylights.

Roberge vaults to fourth at meet Junior Olympics: Pre Track Club finishes well at national finals

Celina Roberge gave the Pre Track Club one more high finish on Saturday when she tied for fourth in the young women’s pole vault at the National Junior Olympic meet in Sacramento, Calif. Roberge, who will be a senior at Marshfield High School in the fall, cleared 10 feet, 10 inches to tie for fourth in the competition for girls 17 and 18 years old. Roberge, who has a career best of 11 feet, just missed 11-4 twice. There were 32 vaulters in the competition. “That’s the best she vaulted all year,” said Stan Solomon, the pole vault coach for the Pre Track Club. Also on Saturday, two other Pre Track Club members finished seventh in their events. Alicia Vandervelden, who graduated from Marshfield in June, finished seventh in the young women’s shot put with a throw of 39 feet, 1 ¾ inches. Brian Wuethrich, a sophomore to be at North Bend High School, was seventh in the intermediate boys (15-16) javelin, with a throw of 152-9. Lacy Looney of Powers finished 12th in the midget girls (11-12) 3,000-meter run with a time of 11:09.55. Holli Dieu of Coquille was 12th in the youth girls (13-14) 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:57.25. Dieu came into the race with hopes of a high finish after winning her preliminary heat with a person-best 4:47. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

Removal of barred owls slows decline of iconic spotted owls By Sean Nealon Guest Article

A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California found that removal of invasive barred owls arrested the population decline of the northern spotted owl, a native species threatened by invading barred owls and the loss of old-forest habitats. The conservation and management of northern spotted owls became one of the largest and most visible wildlife conservation issues in United States history after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the spotted owl as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1990 because of rapid declines in the owl’s old-forest habitats. Four years later, the Northwest Forest Plan was adopted and reduced the rate of logging of oldgrowth forests on federal lands. Despite more than 30 years of protection, spotted owl populations have continued to decline, with steepest declines observed in the past 10 years. Longterm monitoring of spotted owl populations across the species’ range identified rapid increases in the population of invasive barred owls as a primary reason for those declines, the researchers said. The study published this week in PNAS by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey, Oregon State Uni-

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The removal of invasive barred owls in the Pacific Northwest has slowed the decline of spotted owls in the area. versity, and several other entities is the first to look at the wide-scale impact of barred owls on populations of spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest. The study focused on two sites in northern California, two in Oregon and one in Washington and found that spotted owl populations stabilized in all study areas where the researchers lethally removed barred owls (0.2% decline per year on average) but continued to decline sharply in areas without removals (12.1% decline per year on average.) The findings in the new paper inform future management decisions about the spotted owl population. “This study is a promising example of successful removal and suppression of an invasive and increasingly abundant competitor, with a positive demographic response from a threatened native species,”

said David Wiens , the lead author of the paper who is a wildlife biologist with the USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center in Corvallis and a courtesy faculty member with Oregon State’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. As a species native to eastern North America, barred owls began expanding their populations westward in the early 1900s. The newly extended range now completely overlaps that of the northern spotted owl. While barred owls look similar to spotted owls, they are larger, have a stronger ecological impact and outcompete spotted owls for habitat and food. This competition exacerbated spotted owl population declines, which were historically triggered by loss of old-forest habitat in the region.

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A Sunday Drive

Finally getting a look at old-growth forest

Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World

Every visit to the forest can be an amazing trip, but when you get to look at trees and vegetation that hasn’t been touched for 80 years or more, the experience is something few get to take part in.

Ancient trees showcase magic of the forest By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Usually when I write these stories, the idea is to let my words give you a general idea of where I visited with the pictures telling the real story. This week is a little different. After all, how can you take a photo that shows a 100-yearold tree that stands more than 200 feet tall? I tried, but I’ll be honest, the pictures don’t show much. A few months ago, I wrote about how much I enjoy being in the forests. In my local area, the trees are probably no more than 40 feet tall, but the vast expanse of them has kept me entranced for hours. Since the day I moved to Oregon, I kept hearing about the mythical old-growth trees. I assumed during my travels around the region, I had seen old-growth forests because, at least to me, many of the trees felt massive and forest looked overgrown and so thick with vegetation it would be hard to even walk through them. Now I know how wrong I was. Earlier this week, I went to the Coquille area to do a story on work being done to repair the watershed at Woodward Creek. I met with Jeff Jackson, a fish biologist with the Bureau of Land Management, and several other people. Jeff took me back

First Tuesday Talks: CoosCurry Coop helps electrify the rural frontier The Coos History Museum is pleased to bring not only its second round of First Tuesday Talks for 2021, but to again offer them in person at the museum. Our next First Tuesday Talk program will be on August 3, at 6:30 p.m. This month’s topic will focus on the “Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative: Electrifying the Rural Frontier to Advancing High-Speed, Reliable Broadband on the Southern Oregon Coast” and feature speaker Brent Bischoff, general manager and CEO of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Beacon Broadband Inc. Bischoff will light the way for 83 years of Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative history and share how and why the organization was created. Learn about how CCEC brought power to rural communities, their new charge to offer high-speed internet to these areas and how they have continuously provided service to “keep the lights on” for Coos and Curry county residents. This program is available to all, with an admission fee of $7 for non-members (payable at the door) or free with your CHM membership. Recordings of the in-person programs will be offered on the CHM YouTube channel at the end of the month. For information visit the Coos History Museum website (cooshistory.org/events/ first-tuesday-talks-aug) or call 541-756-6320. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the state. For information about the society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.

Coquille library to host board game night COQUILLE — The Coquille Public Library will host its first board game night on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Some games will be available, but people also can bring their own board games to share with the participants. For more information, call the library at 541-396-2166.

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The Chamber Minute: Our many committees Often you have heard me say that the chamber’s strength comes from utilizing the vast collective experiences and energy of our diverse membership of over 530 businesses. So how do we do that? In many ways, it’s through their participation on one of our teams. While the COVID response impacted all operations in 2020, let me re-introduce you to those committee opportunities we expect to be active in 2021 and beyond. Ambassadors — Are the Red-coated welcoming team that greets dignitaries, cuts ribbons at grand openings, visits new members and hosts Business after

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Hours each month. Business Development & Support — works for a positive business climate which promotes retention, expansion and recruitment activities throughout Oregon’s Bay Area. Natural Resources — helps to educate the public on timber and fishing issues and other natural resource opportunities which affect our coastal community and economy. This team works in concert with the LAT. Legislative Action Team — Serves as an advocate for chamber members and the business community in local and state issues impacting quality of life, growth

and business viability. Wednesday Business Connection — hosts a weekly business or community related forum from September through May, which provides folks networking opportunities and current issue information. Weekly luncheons will begin again in September. Leadership Coos— A tuition-based program, which gives an in-depth introduction to all aspects of our community, one day per month, from September to May each year, while encouraging personal investment of time and effort into making a difference. After the 2020 challenges, we will be launching the 2021-2022 class

in September. Chamber members can be part of any of these teams. In fact, that is the only way we are successful. So, give us a call and we will set you up. Oh, there are even a few more hard-working groups to introduce you to, but, since I’m out of space, that will have to wait for another day. Remember our business is helping your business. And like us on Facebook. (Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@oregonsbayarea.org.)

Permits to harvest matsutake mushrooms available soon Anyone wishing to receive a commercial permit to harvest matsutake mushrooms can apply for a permit beginning now. The permit application must be received by August 23. Matsutake mushroom permit process beginning Matsutake mushroom collecting season will continue this year on the Central Coast Ranger District with the same mail-in permit procedure as last year. Every year, 100 commercial-use permits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any person wishing to obtain a commercial 2021 Matsutake Collection Permit, should mail in a request form following the instructions below by August 23. “We will begin to process mail-in permit requests starting on August 25, so be ready with your payment information when called,” explained Support Services Administrator Ashley Roseman. At that time, individuals will have the option of receiving the permit by email or postal mail, along with the sales receipt. A commercial use permit is required for any

individual gathering more than 6 matsutake mushrooms per day. Permits are limited to one per person and cost $250. Payment is due when the permit is issued. If you prefer to pay by check or money order, please include either with your request. Make checks payable to USDA, Forest Service. Permittees must have a valid form of identification and be at least 18 years of age, at the time of purchase. Matsutake permits are valid from the date of sale through December 31. Send the completed form, postmarked no later than August 23 to: Attn: Ashley Roseman Central Coast Ranger District PO Box 400 Waldport, OR 97394 After mail-in permits are processed, remaining permits will be issued at the Reedsport and Waldport offices starting September 7. Forest Service office lobbies remain closed at this time, but visitors requesting permits after September 7 can call to schedule a time to pick up a permit outside of the

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Anyone interested in receiving a commercial permit to harvest matsutake mushrooms must receive a permit before harvesting. To appliy for a permit, an application must be mailed in. office. Credit/debit card, checks or money orders are preferred. Cash will be accepted with exact change

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Local Briefs Unlimited Book Club to meet

On Thursday, August 12 at 6 p.m., the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library and North Bend Public Library. It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity and inclusion through reading Contributed photo and thoughtful conversaDavidAakreleadstheFlorenceCommunityChorusinarecentconcert.ThechoruswillbeginpracticingforitsChristmasConcertnextmonth. tion. The club meets every second Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to The Community Chorus p.m. the same day. scholarships are available. rehearsals will be held at meet and discuss the next of Florence Oregon has David Aakre will again For the safety of all, proof the Presbyterian Church title, selected by book club scheduled its registration lead the chorus. Auditions of COVID vaccination is of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. members, Apeirogon by and rehearsals in prepaare not required. Singers required. 101, Florence. Registration Colum McCann. Suggesration for the Christmas must be high school age or The concerts will take forms are available on web tions for future readings Concert in December. above. place on Saturday, Desite, www.communitywill come from members Registration begins on The registration fee is cember 4, at 7 p.m. and chorusflorenceoregon.org. of Unlimited. Thursday, August 19, at $70 per semester, howSunday, December 5, at 2 Questions may be directed Those interested are 6:30 p.m. followed by the ever, the fee is waived p.m. to communitychorusfloren- invited to attend meeting, first rehearsal at 7 to 8:30 for students and some Registration and all ceoregon@gmail.com there is no obligation to stay. Questions? Call 541756-6320 x216 or email education@cooshistory. org. Sign up to receive U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden council or mayor’s office. to keeping the public radio stations and TV Zoom link for meeting. (D-OR) said Monday he Without these outlets, these informed and safe, but stations are pillars of our Register for free @ https:// has introduced legislation important institutions in their importance spans well community, bringing Ariis.gd/7ozUCW. with U.S. Sens. Maria Can- our communities go uncov- beyond health emergenzonans trusted local news, twell (D-WA) and Mark ered. cies,” Cantwell said. “At information about commuLocal residents Kelly (D-AZ) that would “Further, the decline of its core, local news is nity events and the latest help financially support local news has only fueled about holding the powerful on public health updates named to dean’s list local news organizations the growth of misinforaccountable. The strength in their area,” Kelly said. Several local students through tax credits to mation, as Americans lose of our democracy is based “The pandemic made an were named to the dean’s incentivize hiring more their most trusted sources in truth and transparency, already difficult financial list at Pacific University in journalists, subscriptions, of information. As the and local newsrooms are situation for these news Forest Grove, Oregon. and advertising from local son of a journalist, these on the ground in our comproviders even harder, Founded in 1849, small businesses. developments trouble me munities asking the critical which is why I support the Pacific University is a “The decline of local greatly. Our bill would questions, countering Local Journalism Sustaincomprehensive university news has had devastating provide financial support misinformation, and telling ability Act. By providing offering undergraduate, effects on our communito local news at this critical our stories. We have to tax credits for individuals graduate and professional ties,” said Wyden, chair time for our democracy.” protect these vital parts of to support local news programs in the liberal arts of the Senate Finance “The COVID-19 panour communities, because outlets, they can continue and sciences, business, edCommittee. “Local news demic made it crystal clear once they’re gone, they’re to provide important cover- ucation, health professions has often been the only that local reporters and gone.” age for Arizona readers, and optometry. Pacific is window into the city newsrooms are essential “Local newspapers, listeners and viewers.”

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ASL Practice Place at Coos Bay Library

Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL Practice Place via Zoom (virtual meeting software). Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid and speech pathologist. The groups meets every third Thursday of the month at noon. The next event is Thursday, August 19 The program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is not a class, but leaders will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign. This program is free and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL skills. Register for this event @ https://is.gd/daR3SI

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Coos County Fair wraps up eventful week

Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World

As the Coos County Fair wrapped up a week that brought big crowds to Myrtle Point, there was still a lot of fun to be had. Young participants showed off their horsemanship, above, during one of the final days of competition. Middle, one of the hot spots in the fair was the mom and baby station where spectators could see, and with the rabbits, even play with the babies. Bottom left, a young rider goes flying during the mutton busting competition. Bottom right, one of the champion rabbits was shown by Dylan Boice.

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into the forest to show me the work being done at Woodward Creek. While driving through the forest, we moved from private land to BLM land and back to private land. That’s when I realized what I had been missing. On the private land, the forest is being managed to be cut for timber. Most of the trees in the area were about 30 years old as the landowners are using the typical cycle of cutting every 40 to 45 years. While talking to a representative of the landowner, I asked if he knew exactly where the property line was. He told me if you watched, you could actually see it. I didn’t really understand until I did see it. While driving through what felt like a full, deep forest, all of a sudden

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A dog runs through the forest while on a trip to see work being done near Coquille. Some of the trees in the area are more than 100 years old. the property line became clear. Driving through the 40-foot-tall trees, there was a small clearing, and I could see massive giants in a straight line as we hit the BLM land. And what a difference it was. I have been in a lot of forest in my life, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen what we drove into when we hit the BLM land that, according to rules in place now, will never be cut for timber again. And the scary part is the forest wasn’t technically old-growth. Jackson explained that the land had been cut for timber one time, likely 80 to 100 years ago. But the difference 50 or more years makes was stunning. In the area, the BLM is working to make the forest as close to old growth as possible. And the best way to do that is to leave it alone. And leaving it alone has produced amazing results. It’s hard for me to out in words the majesty of seeing trees towering up

to 200 feet tall as you are underneath them. Under the trees, enough light filters through to have hundreds of smaller trees and bushes thriving. I didn’t see any on my trip, but Jeff said they have seen deer, bears and other animals while in the area. With Woodward Creek emptying into Evans Creek in the area, it is a location that is ripe for all kinds of natural life. I have always been a supporter of the timber industry. I admire how the companies and landowners work to ensure there are trees to be cut down while still having a vibrant, growing forest around us. But I think there’s room to support the timber industry while still saying there are spots that should never be cut. Maybe the land owned by the federal government and managed by the BLM is the place to do that. While this trip was for another reason, the highlight for me was spending a little time in the mas-

sive trees that have been untouched for decades. Jeff did tell me about some places that have true old-growth trees that have never been cut, so I am planning to make my way there soon to experience the majesty of Mother Nature deep in the forest. Usually, I would tell you here how to get to this spot. But in this case, the land is

bordered by private property and the road leading in is fenced off due to damage done in the past by off-road vehicles. So, I’m making an exception and keeping it private. But I will say this. If you have the opportunity to get into an old-growth forest, take it. Take some time to sit and look and listen. You will be glad you did.

Community Yoga with Kelli set August 11 Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 15 years. She has taught as a yoga instructor in community health centers, schools and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last seven years. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The next class is Wednesday, August 11. This virtual Community Yoga Class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via

zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This free class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event @ https:// is.gd/bNva2A Registrants will need to complete a new student and liability form.