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More strain could be coming to healthcare system By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
A healthcare system that is already struggling due to COVID-19 and understaffing could take another hit soon due to a state mandate that requires all employees in the healthcare industry to be fully vaccinated
against COVID. The mandate issued by Gov. Kate Brown requires anyone who works in the healthcare industry to be fully vaccinated by October 18. To meet the deadline, employees would have had to already begun the Moderna and Pfizer series of vaccines. They could also get the Johnson and
Johnson vaccine, which is only one shot, by October 4. Dr. Eric Gleason, assistant director of Coos Health and Wellness, said local healthcare employees will lose their jobs due to the mandate. The exact number is not known, but as the deadline approaches, Gleason admits he’s worried.
“I don’t know how it wouldn’t be a concern,” Gleason said. “October 18 is the deadline to prove you are vaccinated. That impacts us just like it does any other clinic. The healthcare system is already crumbling.” Gleason said as of last Wednesday, 23 COVID patients were hospitalized in Coos County, putting an
enormous strain on the healthcare industry. Losing more nurses and staff could be devastating. “That’s concerning,” he said. “That means more deaths, that means more people are not going to get the care they need. It’s another darn reason to get the vaccine. Please see HEALTHCARE, Page A3
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Zinzi Konig, a nursing instructor at SWOCC, protests to give teachers the option to choose whether to teach in person.
SWOCC professors protest in-person mandate By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
As students began to arrive at Southwestern Oregon Community College on Friday, they were
met with an unexpected sight professors protesting. Just days before classes were scheduled to begin Monday, teachers from SWOCC were protesting a rule requiring all teachers to
teach on campus. Due to rising COVID cases, the American Federation of Teachers union at SWOCC was asking for the right to let teachers decide if they wanted to teach in person or online.
Mike Springer, the vice president of the faculty union, was leading the small protest Thursday, despite saying he intended to teach in-person. Please see SWOCC, Page A11
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A mural being painted on the Star of Hope building in Empire will be partially funded by the Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency after the agency voted to give a $6,000 grant to support the project.
URA votes to support Empire mural By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World
The Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency voted unanimously to offer financial support for
a mural being painted in the Empire District. The URA, which is made up of the city council, voted to give $6,000 to the Community Coalition of Empire and Star of Hope to
support the mural, which is being painted as an effort to revitalize the downtown Empire District. Joanne Moss with Community Coalition of Empire asked the agency for a grant to help fund
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Having an unregistered vehicle in Coos Bay could lead to the car being impounded after the Coos Bay City Council approved an updated towing ordinance last week. The move to update the ordinance was an effort to strengthen the camping ordinance the council recently passed. That ordinance, which limits camping in residential areas, went into effect at the end of August. One element of the ordinance is banning people from camping in vehicles in residential areas. That ordinance also bans camping in vehicles in one location for more than 72 hours. Police Chief Chris Chapanar said his department has begun enforcing the camping ordinance, but he said the towing ordinance needed to be updated to ensure law enforcement can remove vehicles that are not legal. “This will tie in with that,” Mayor Joe Benetti said. “It’s something we need to do.” The biggest change in the ordinance is adding the term unlawful vehicle to those that can be towed. Previously, only abandoned vehicles could be removed. According to the ordinance, any vehicle that does not have a current license plate, registration sticker and insurance can be towed away. Before a vehicle is towed, the registered owner will be given five days to bring the vehicle into compliance. Other vehicles that can be towed according to the ordinance are ones that are inoperative or disabled, wrecked, partially dismantled or junk and parked on city streets. Vehicles police believe are abandoned can also be removed. The ordinance also outlines that legal vehicle cannot be parked or left on public property for more than 72 hours. If a vehicle is removed, police will inventory everything inside and will have it stored for up to 30 days. The ordinance outlines that if a vehicle is being used as a place of occupancy when it is towed, the owners can remove personal property from the vehicle with proof of ownership or police permission.
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converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is not a class, but there will be ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. What: Birding in Charleston When: 10-11:30 a.m. September 21 Where: Meet at Charleston Visitors Center You Should Know: Adventurous bird enthusiasts can explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. Registered participants will meet at the Charleston Visitors Center. The event is free; however, registration is required, and the event is limited to six participants.
What: Coos Bay Farmers Market When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday Where: Central Avenue, downtown Coos Bay You Should Know: Dozens of vendors will sell a variety of wares ranging from fresh produce and plants to homemade soaps and clothes. Food trucks and other food items will also be available. The farmers market runs through October 27. What: Storytime at Mingus Park When: 11 a.m. each Wednesday Where: Mingus Park Amphitheater You Should Know: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and caregivers can enjoy rhymes, songs, movement and stories at an all ages interactive storytime. The program is part of the Coos Bay Library’s efforts to support early literacy throughout the community. Masks are required for anyone over the age of 5 and social distancing is required consistent with current statewide COVID guidelines. What: County commissioners work session When: 10 a.m., September 15 Where: Owen Building, 201 N. Adams, Coquille You Should Know: Commissioners will discuss the America Rescue Plan funds the county received. What: North Bend Parks Advisory Committee When: 5 p.m., September 15 Where: Virtually via Zoom You Should Know: The committee will discuss the city’s disc golf trial at Ferry Road Park, considering changes to the course layout, how the course fits in the parks master plan and alternate solutions in the city. The committee is expected to make a recommendation to city council October 11. What: ASL Practice Place When: Noon, September 16 Where: Virtual via Zoom. Register at https://is.gd/daR3SI You Should Know: Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE. Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon
North Bend Parks Advisory Committee When: 5 p.m., September 15 Where: Virtually via Zoom You Should Know: The committee will discuss the city’s disc golf trial at Ferry Road Park, considering changes to the course layout, how the course fits in the parks master plan and alternate solutions in the city. The committee is expected to make a recommendation to city council October 11. Community College. The program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. What: Nature Hike When: 1-4 p.m., September 17 Where: South Slough Reserve You Should Know: A guided walk in the woods will help reveal the flora and fauna on some of South Slough’s most popular trails. The trail itself is a two-mile loop that is well-maintained and relatively level. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring plenty of snacks. The event is free; however, registration is required and the event is limited to six participants. What: Florence Festival of Books When: September 17-18 Where: Florence Events Center You Should Know: It’s time, after an unexpected year off, to attend one of the most popular book fairs in the state. On Saturday, the public has the chance to meet with 50 plus authors and several publishers, including such popular authors as Melody Carlson, Bob Welch, and William Sullivan. This book fair is held September 18, at the Florence Events Center between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
When: September 18 Where: Bandon Crossings Golf Course You Should Know: The Southern Coos Health Foundation will host the Golf for Health Classic. Each year, golfers and their families come to Bandon Crossings for a weekend of golf and fun – all in support of providing the best health care on the southern Oregon coast. To register a team, sign up as a sponsor or donate silent auction items, visit https://southerncoos.org/bandongolfclassic What: Free hazardous waste collection event When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., September 18 Where: Beaver Hill Transfer site You Should Know: The collection event allows Coos and Curry county residents to safely dispose of a wide range of materials such as poisons, pesticides, solvents, fluorescent lights, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, caustic cleaners, mercury thermometers and flammable liquids. This event is for household hazardous waste only. No industrial or commercial wastes will be accepted. What: Spanglish at library When: 10:30-11:30 a.m., September 18 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Spanglish is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to
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What: Cornerstone Gospel Singers When: 10:30 a.m., September 26 Where: Cornerstone Church, 886 4th Street You Should Know: The Cornerstone began singing in 1979 and continues to perform southern gospel, inspirational and contemporary music in churches, fairs and other events. Cornerstone is a member of Pacific Gospel Music , where Gordon Kuryluk serves on the board of directors as co-chairman. Peggy Kuryluk is a gifted writer and speaks at women’s conference and events. The Kuryluks own and operate Kuryluk Music Company, a recording studio located in Junction City. Gordon produces projects nationwide, helping artist realize their dreams to share the gospel through music. CDS will be available and an offering will be taken. What: Introduction to crabbing When: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., September 29 Where: Meet at Charleston Visitors Center You Should Know: Visitors are invited to learn about the amazing life cycle of crabs, their importance to the local economy and discover the various techniques for capturing this delectable crustacean. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather. Registered participants will meet at the Charleston Visitors Center. Registration is required, and the event is limited to six participants. What: Cruciferous Oktoberfest When: 11 a.m., September 29 Where: North Bend Public Library is hosting meeting via Zoom. You Should Know: Celebrate Oktoberfest and good health with sauerkraut. Cheryl O’Dell of Natural Grocers will teach you how cruciferous vegetables are part of a healthy diet, and how fermented veggies provide probiotics and other nutrients. It’s a two-for-one program that goes together like oompah bands and chicken dancing.
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Ocean hypoxia off Pacific Northwest coast more troubling than ever, experts say By Steve Lundeberg Guest article
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Rather than ocean oxygen levels improving as they usually do this time of year, hypoxia off the Pacific Northwest coast is as bad as it’s been at any point in 2021, according to collaborative research by Oregon State University, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and Oregon’s crabbing industry. The Northwest for two decades has had a “hypoxia season” that begins in mid-summer, said OSU marine ecologist Francis Chan, and climate change is making those low-oxygen seasons worse. When oxygen levels drop significantly, many marine organisms that are placebound or cannot relocate quickly enough, such as Dungeness crabs, die of oxygen starvation. “Back in April, we predicted it would be a bad hypoxia year because of the weather, and it’s turned out to be a really bad year,” Chan said. “Oxygen levels got very low, very early, and the worst is not over. On Aug. 31, it was as close to zero as we’d seen this year. Now we’re in September, at a time when we thought oxygen would have been rising for a while, and it’s just this endless summer, but in a bad way.” While Chan was at sea making measurements off the central Oregon coast in late August, oceanographer Jack Barth from OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and co-principal investigator with Chan in the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans, was off the central Washington coast tracking subsurface dissolved oxygen with an autonomous underwater glider. These glider measurements, with observations from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
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Experts are working with crab fishermen to study how the worsening hypoxia in the Pacific Northwest is impacting crab fishing. Administration-funded Northwest Association of Networked Ocean Observing Systems, show that very low oxygen levels also extend into Washington waters. Hypoxia occurs because summertime north winds bring nutrient-rich but oxygen-poor ocean waters to shores – factors that are exacerbated by climate change, said Chan, who directs the Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystem and Resources Studies. The institute is led by OSU and funded by NOAA. This year, these summertime north winds arrived earlier than at any time in 35 years and are still going strong, said Barth. Early and strong north winds supercharge the upwelling of
low-oxygen waters and nutrients from depths that fuel an exceptionally productive food web. But it becomes too much of good thing because as those organisms die and sink, they remove oxygen from the water, making the problem worse, said Barth. On top of that, deep waters that are brought to shore are holding less and less oxygen because of climate change. This spring a NOAA-sponsored scientific cruise detected a huge hypoxic area only 6 miles offshore from Oregon and Washington. By midsummer the growing low-oxygen area was approaching 8,000 square miles, leaving scientists and fisherman worried it would become a mas-
sive dead zone. Exacerbating the effects of hypoxia is ocean acidification, which is being driven by rising levels of atmospheric carbon resulting from the burning of fossil fuels. Commercial fishermen have long been key to the study of hypoxia, said Chan, whose research was prompted years ago by one of them calling to tell him of dead crabs. Since then scientists led by Chan have teamed with Dungeness fishermen, using a sensor he developed that’s deployed within crab pots. The data the sensors gather aid the study of the evolving ocean and also help crabbers learn where hypoxia might be
hindering their efforts. Oregon’s Dungeness fleet produces an average annual catch of 16.7 million pounds, according to the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission. This year’s catch was just over 12 million pounds; however, the industry is naturally variable, ranging in recent years from 3 million pounds to 33 million. “But how are these hypoxia seasons going to be affecting the next two, three or four years?” said Tim Novotny, assistant administrator and communications manager for the commission. “How many females, who we do not harvest, are not making it through these zones?”
Recent COVID-linked deaths in Coos County
The Oregon Health Authority has announced the following deaths in Coos County over the last few days. Those who died were: * A 94-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 24 and died on Sept. 2 at Bay Area Hospital. She had underlying conditions.
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You’re going to see a lot of services in healthcare crumble.” Gleason said hospitals and clinics are planning for the likelihood of losing employees, but he said the full impact won’t be known until next month. “It’s going to be hard on the healthcare system,” Gleason said. “It’s going to be hard on an already strained system. I don’t know that we’re really going to know what the impact will be until it’s over.” As of Wednesday, there were 598 active COVID cases in the county and 70 people being monitored. Coos Health and Wellness reported five new COVID-related deaths Tuesday. While some areas of the state were seeing a decline in cases, Gleason said it is too early to say Coos County has peaked with Delta variant cases. “It looks like we’re pretty steady,” he said. “I would say we need to give another week and see if we’re dropping or it stays the same. Hopefully we can see it start to slide down the hill soon.” One of Gleason’s biggest frustrations is the number of people who refuse to consider getting vaccinated. When asked about those protesting the vaccine mandates, he replied with questions of his own. “I could ask if they drive without a seatbelt on,” Gleason said. “I could ask if they drive a motorcycle without a helmet. There’s a hundred things I could ask. We can’t reach those people.” Gleason said vaccinations in Coos County are increasing fractionally,
* A 62-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 17 and died on Sept. 3 at Bay Area Hospital. She had underlying conditions. * A 78-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 16 and died on Sept. 4 at Bay Area Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
* A 78-year-old man who tested positive on Aug. 12 and died on Sept. 4 at Bay Area Hospital. He had no underlying conditions. * An 83-year-old man who tested positive on Sept. 5 and died on Sept. 5 at Bay Area Hospital. He had underlying conditions.
often less than 1 percent a week. One area where Gleason was pleasantly surprised was learning more than 46 percent of children ages 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated. “We have done pretty good across the age ranges, but there’s still pockets we haven’t been able to reach,” he said. While the vaccine has been controversial, it remains the easiest way to be protected from COVID. In the recent Delta surge,
around 87 percent of cases are among the unvaccinated. Among those hospitalized and those who have died, the numbers are even higher with more than 93 percent among the unvaccinated. Gleason said some of the recent deaths have been among those who were fully vaccinated, but the vast majority were those who did not get the vaccine. Gleason also reported an infant child died with COVID last week in Douglas County.
* A 90-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 23 and died on Sept. 4 at Bay Area Hospital. She had underlying conditions. * An 87-year-old woman who tested positive on Aug. 30 and died on Sept. 4 at her residence. She had underlying conditions.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the matter of the Estate of: ORIN KEITH BEEBE, Decedent. Case No.: 21PB06390 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Katherine Casillas has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459. Dated and first published September 7, 2021 Katherine Casillas, Personal Representative Published: September 7, September 14 and September 21, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:324755)
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of Beverly Anna Arbogast, Deceased. Case No. 21PB06984 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Renee Marie West has been appointed personal representative of the ESTATE of Beverly Anna Arbogast. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached to: Pacific Northwest Probate, LLC, 8865 SW Center Street Tigard, OR 97223, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the personal representative. Dated and first published on September 7, 2021 Renee Marie West PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published: September 7, September 14 and September 21, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:324872)
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kimberly Sperling Fitzgerald has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of DENA DELORES SPERLING, deceased, Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 21PB05319. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months from the date of the first publication of this Notice to the Personal Representative at Willamette NW Law Firm, LLC, 735 W. 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402, or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or from the Personal Representative’s attorney. DATED and first published: 08/31/2021 /s/Kimberly Sperling Fitzgerald, Personal Representative Published: August 31, September 7 and September 14, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:324261)
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Waiving IP rights means waving goodbye to future medical breakthroughs By Sandip Shah and Deep Patel The Biden administration recently announced that it would back a proposal by South Africa and India at the World Trade Organization to nullify American innovators’ intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines. While the proposal’s adoption would not increase the number of global vaccine doses available, it would dissuade investment in innovation - effectively inhibiting the next generation of medical breakthroughs and hurting patients in the process. To understand the importance of intellectual property, look no farther than the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. They discovered that by taking advantage of the body’s own molecular devices, mRNA can teach our cells how to make a protein similar to that of a given pathogen - which triggers an immune response. mRNA technology could create an entire new class of medicines. Once scientists have the genetic sequence of a targeted virus or disease, they can equip mRNA with the means to fend it off. This new approach of custom-made mRNA has the potential to address a host of diseases ranging from cancer and heart disease to Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Moderna and fellow biotech firm Merck, for instance, have seen promising results for an mRNA-based therapeutic vaccine to treat cancer. Each treatment arms mRNA with a unique code to fight the particular mutations in an individual patient’s tumor cells. These experimental vaccines and therapies could soon help millions of Americans live longer, healthier lives. That is, if our innovative ecosystem maintains the incentives necessary to fund them. Pharmaceutical research and development is inherently risky. Most experimental treatments and vaccines meet dead ends, despite the billions of dollars invested. Intellectual property protec-
tions help assure innovators that they have exclusive rights to their medical inventions for a period of time. Without that sense of security, innovation would come to a standstill. Investors would have to expend resources elsewhere as development ventures - even those pursuing new applications for technology as promising as mRNA - simply won’t be financially feasible to pursue. That’s precisely why it’s so concerning that the Biden administration has decided to support the intellectual property waiver that South Africa and India are pushing. Administration officials likely felt pressured by the waiver’s proponents, who claim that stripping protections is necessary to ramp up global vaccine access. But there’s no evidence in support of that. Giving away intellectual property rights will not expand supply because the real bottleneck lies with the logistical challenges of scaling up production. It takes time to retrofit manufacturing facilities so that they are capable of safely and effectively producing high-tech vaccines. Not to mention there is a worldwide shortage of the vaccines’ essential raw materials. The WTO proposal is not a policy option to adopt and abandon when it inevitably proves ineffective in achieving its purported aim. There are real-world consequences of continuing down this path. If intellectual property is no longer protected, patients can say goodbye to future treatments and cures. Those who recognize the value of American innovation can - and must - push back on this disastrous proposal before it’s too late. Sandip Shah, a visiting professor at Rutgers, is founder and president of Market Access Solutions, which develops strategies to optimize patient access to life-changing therapies. Deep Patel works at Market Access Solutions. This op-ed originally ran in the Orlando Sentinel.
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Letters to the Editor Kudos Kudos to Jamie Fereday for speaking truth to power in his letter to the editor concerning Sheriff Zanni’s announcement pertaining to mask mandate as reported by The World on September 3. No such kudos for our Sheriff Zanni nor our Commissioner Main. I also recall that our Sheriff Zanni was duped by those claiming busloads of Antifa were heading to Coquille not so long ago. The COVID-19 vaccines should never have been politicized. I, for one, would like to see less sickness, suffering and death in our county, state and country. Hasn’t the pandemic wrought enough economic pain, health suffering, educational loss and social isolation? Being asked (or mandated) to wear a mask or get a free vaccine is pretty slim in terms of personal sacrifice. Tim Cummins Coos Bay Why bring up Nuremberg Code? Sheriff Zanni’s contorted justification for not enforcing mask mandates included a reference to the Nuremberg Code. Aside from the term “Nuremberg” stirs images of fascism, Nazis and Hitler, terms shouted at our county commissioners recently, why bring it up? To pretzel the Nuremberg Code into the debate regarding mask mandates and by Zanni’s own extension vaccine mandates, requires the sheriff to wrongly believe a common yet persistent misconception that the vaccine is experimental. COVID vaccines went through all clinical trials and tests and are not experimental. These vaccines are no more experimental than an annual flu or pneumonia shot. A real leader has a duty and care to be properly informed and not perpetuate myths and rumors that literally put lives at risk. People may have many reasons for not taking the vaccine including religious beliefs but don’t allow urban myths sustained by the studiously misinformed to be a part of your decision-making process. Empirical data clearly shows that even with breakthrough infections after vaccination the likelihood of hospitalization and death is significantly reduced. Precisely because of poor leadership, trained personnel in law enforcement and other skilled professions are threatening to quit their jobs rather than be vaccinated. Again, many otherwise voluntary jobs require masks and vaccines as a condition of employment and in the U.S. we are all free to accept those conditions or work elsewhere. This controversy may temporarily thin the ranks of law enforcement and deplete already strained medical staff who are free to seek other employment. One of the platitudes unleashed by pro-war supporters is “freedom isn’t free” and I would say this applies in this instance. Freedom to not wear a mask or receive a vaccine comes at a cost. The media has the same duty and care to inform the public. Given the record numbers of hospitalizations and infections in Coos County, shame on The World for failing to take the opportunity to correct Zanni’s mind numbingly stupid Nuremberg Code reference and thereby better inform its readers. Mary Geddry Coquille Where are your sources? I have only limited legal training and experience, so I leave to others to determine if Zanni should be
enforcing the mask mandate. However the Eugene Register Guard policy, unlike Facebook, Twitter etc, requires sources when reported as facts. Apparently The World with much more limited resources does not. Therefore Mr. Zanni, I ask you to provide for the people who elected you the exact story “Journal of Medicine that says the Nuremberg Code applies to COVID in a way that no one should be forced to take measures such as wear a mask or getting vaccinated.” I cannot find that article anywhere and am beginning to think that it is only a “story” perpetrated by an elected official. Likewise Mr. Zanni your sources please when you state “.....young children, who by the every known medical study, data or statistics available show that children are less impacted from COVID that they are the seasonal flu or other common malady.” Honestly, I can’t even find one source to back up your claim to all those sources. I think that the people who elected you, the citizens of Coos County should have those sources readily available to us so that we could begin reconciling our differences and set an example for our young people on how to get along. Charlotte Koepke Coos Bay A lot of manure In 2011 and 2012, l lived and worked in Panjshir and Kandahar Provinces, Afghanistan with a National Guard Unit. One of our interpreters became my good friend. He and a brother were both interpreters for the U.S. Army. This last year, he has been attempting to get his remaining family out, including sisters who did unthinkable things such teach at a girl’s high school and attend medical school. For the last two months, I have been trying to help him get his remaining family out. During this time, the Taliban burned their home, stole their car and forced them into hiding. We have failed in this effort even though they had all the required paper work. They could not get through the Taliban check points before we the U.S. abandoned the Kabul Airport. Last night, he called after getting off the phone with his family. They had attempted to escape to Panjshir Province where we worked and he still had friends. There they found the Taliban committing full scale “genocide” against the population. Villages were razed and people were slaughtered, certainly with some U.S. arms that the administration abandoned. This was occurring at the same time that the president, General Milley and Secretary of State Blinken after their many failures were talking about working with these same Taliban. This is the same Taliban that are allowed to “tweet” their propaganda and some of the media were talking about how the Taliban had learned from their past mistakes. This is the same Taliban that kidnapped and executed three village elders the morning we were to meet with them. Their crime? The elders were working with us in planting orchards, improving their agriculture infrastructure and helping them market their products. This is the same Taliban that our political “leaders” want us to forget about so that they can move on. We are still attempting to help his family, but it is desperate. While in Afghanistan, the National Guard folks and I dealt with a lot of manure but none nearly as pungent as has come out of Washington D.C. these last months. W. Carl Linderman Myrtle Point
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Terrell Lynn Clarke
Joan K. Daniels
March 29, 1944 – August 28, 2021
June 14, 1932 – March 6, 2020
Terrell Lynn Clarke passed away August 28, 2021 in Bend, Oregon at the age of 77. He was born March 28, 1944 in Malad City, Idaho to William and Marguerite (Williams) Clarke. Marguerite was a music teacher and from an early age, Terrell had a constant song in his heart. His father loved the outdoors, and Terrell and his brother spent their summers fishing and camping in southern Idaho where they lived. When he was twelve, the family moved to Coquille. In high school, Terrell was an accomplished runner and held the Coquille High track record in the 400 for several decades. He fell in love with Nancy Leatherman during high school. Nancy and Terrell attended separate colleges, but spent time together especially during the summer, when Nancy worked on a fire lookout on Blue Ridge. Being young and in love, Terrell finished his Bachelors in three years at the University of Oregon. He and Nancy were married June 26, 1965 in Coquille, Oregon.
Terrell attended the University of Oregon Medical School in Portland. After medical school, he enlisted in the United States Army and did his internship and residency in pediatrics at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu. It was there that he and Nancy forged lifelong friendships. While in Hawaii, Spencer and Dustin were born. After residency, the family was stationed overseas in Augsburg, Germany for three years. Nancy and Terrell loved their time in Europe. They were able to travel and share terrific experiences before returning “home” to Coos County in 1975. Mitchel and Tara were born to round out the Clarke family. Initially the family lived in North Bend, but later were able to move to their dream house up Coos River. Terrell loved antiques. He spent countless hours refinishing numerous beautiful pieces which will be family treasures for years to come. In addition to his antiques, Terrell left many wonderful carvings, paintings and sketches. Terrell practiced pediatrics at the Bay Clinic. He absolutely loved going to work every day and he was beloved by the children he cared for and by their parents. You could always hear him whistling, singing or humming a tune as he worked in and out of patient rooms. He will be fondly remembered for his brightly colored suspenders. When not at the clinic, he was equally happy in old raggedy overalls working in his
garden. As the kids got older, Terrell found time to pursue some of his musical passions. He performed at numerous dinner theater events and will be most remembered for his lead role as Curley, in Little Theater on the Bay’s Oklahoma. Terrell and his children also performed at LTOB’s Grand Ole Opry. Of all the songs, he will be most remembered by his family for the lullaby My Pigeon House, which Dustin was able to sing to him just before his passing. Terrell had boundless energy and an irrepressible enthusiasm for life. The world was a brighter place wherever he went. He was loved by all. A family graveside service has been held. Terrell is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons, Spencer and wife, Judy Clarke, Dustin Clarke and wife, Kim Leberti, Mitchel Clarke; and his daughter, Tara and husband, Luke MacSween; his grandchildren, Trapper and Tucker Clarke, Edie and Alie Clarke, Ian and Gabriel MacSween, and Becket Clarke. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marguerite Clarke, and his brother, William II. Love and hug on your kids. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite youth program. 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
Tommy Leroy Smith April 18, 1972 – August 16, 2021
Heaven gained another angel Monday, August 16th, 2021, when Tommy Leroy Smith passed away peacefully at OHSU surrounded by his family. Tom was born on April 18, 1972, in Tacoma, Washington to Samuel and Patricia Smith. Tom grew up spending time in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Tom met his adoring wife, Michelle (Wynegar) in Oregon and they were married on
August 25, 2001. Tom worked in a variety of jobs but most recently managed the Sizzler Steakhouse in North Bend until they closed and then went to Seven Feathers where he worked security. Tom’s children were his pride and joy. He loved the outdoors and spent time camping and hunting with his family. One of his favorite pastimes was computer gaming with the kids. Tom had the kindest
of hearts while being a bit mischievous at the same time. His smile said it all and he will be greatly missed by all. Tom is survived by his wife, Michelle (Wynegar); son, Samuel Preston Thomas Smith; daughter, Kassandra Smith; parents, Samuel and Patricia Smith; brother, Wayne (Sandy) Smith. A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren JOB SEARCH STRESS IMPACTS FAMILY’S INTERACTIONS
DEAR ABBY: I am currently without a job. I hesitated to inform my mother because I was sure her reaction would only add to my stress. I was right. She constantly corners me about my efforts to find a job. I talk to her nearly every day to keep up with how she and my stepfather are doing. Because she never fails to dig into me about my job search progress, I now find ways to shorten our conversations. I can get a job or two to sustain my living expenses for the time being. However, I’m trying to hold out for a job or career that connects to my soul passion. Working for decades in a job that sustains me and my children is no match for the longing of my passion. (I’m still not sure what it is.) How do I curb my mother’s pushing me for a resolution without coming off as annoyed, which I am? I’m sure she wants to express her concern, but I want support in my efforts without feeling condemned. Help me, please. -- ANNOYED IN ALABAMA DEAR ANNOYED: I will try. Because you still aren’t sure what your “soul passion” is, it’s time to find out. A place to start might be a career counseling center (some universities have them). Contact one or more and inquire whether they offer career counseling and aptitude testing. The test results will tell you what you are best suited for. Of course, this service is not offered for free, which is why you might want to buckle down and take a job or two in the meantime to afford it, as well as to feed your little family. As to your mother, who may be worried because
you don’t yet have a plan of action, explain to her about seeking career counseling and she may calm down. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing a man, “Carson,” on and off for about five years. Last year, when I asked him if we were exclusive, he quickly said no, so I went and slept with an ex and became pregnant. I didn’t reach out to Carson because I thought the baby belonged to my ex, but when the baby was born I quickly realized she might be Carson’s. When I told him, he immediately denied she was his but still rekindled our relationship. Abby, he disappears frequently and doesn’t answer my calls. What should I do? Leave him? Stay? I do love him. -- HOPELESS ROMANTIC IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR HOPELESS ROMANTIC: Have your child DNA-tested. If it proves she IS Carson’s, he should be contributing to his daughter’s support. (The same goes for anyone else you think could be the father.) It’s important that you understand this man behaves the way he does because he is not in love with you and doesn’t care about your feelings. He sees other women, just as he did the first time around. If this is the way you want to be treated, continue this relationship. If, however, you think you deserve something -- ANYthing -- better, end this poor excuse for a romance now. --------------------------------------------------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.
A Memorial Service will be held for Joan K. Daniels, 87, of Coos Bay, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Family Life Center Church of God, 1067 Newmark North Bend, Oregon. Interment was at Ocean View Memory Gardens under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary. Joan was born June 14, 1932 to Andrew and Edna Klith in Rogue River, Oregon. She went to be home with the Lord on March 6, 2020. Joan graduated from Rogue River High School as Valedictorian at the age
of 16. Joan married Elbert O. Price on August 12, 1954. They moved to Coos Bay in 1960. Joan started Joan Price Custom Made Draperies in 1964 and retired in 1994. She was involved in the Fuchsia Society, Rose Society and the local china painting club. She started China Painting in 1986. Her hand painted china was featured in 7 China Painter magazines. She also had pieces on exhibit at the World of China Painters Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Joan was inducted into the China Painters Hall of Fame. In 1989, Joan married Ray Daniels. In 2004, Joan cofounded Pelican Harbor Food Bank. The food bank continues to help the community. Joan was a long-time faithful member of the Family Life Center Church
of God in North Bend. Joan loved the Lord. Anyone who asked her how she was doing she would say “I am blessed.” Joan is survived by her children, Allen Price, KC Roach, TR Price; 8 grandchildren, Zack Price, Ally Price, Michelle Muth, Michael Price, Tabitha Price, Jessica Roach, Todd Roach, Brittney Horner; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Marie Jones; half-brother, Larry Anderson; and many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her mom, Edna Anderson; husband, Elbert O Price; second husband, Ray Daniels; sister, Geri Rescorla; son, EJ Price; brothers, Andy Klith and Frank Klith. Contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to the Pelican Harbor Food Bank at P.O. Box 3193, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.
Donald Neal McIntosh May 15, 1942 – September 5, 2021
A small family celebration of life for Donald Neal McIntosh, 79, of Coos Bay will be held at a later date. Donald was born May
15, 1942 in McMinnville, Oregon to Gordon and Julie McIntosh. He passed away September 5, 2021 at his home in Coos Bay. Donald went to Marshfield High School and graduated in 1960. He enjoyed hunting, fishing in Alaska and Oregon, snowmobile racing, golf, softball and TV!! He was a long time truck driver and dispatcher for many companies, such as: F&R, Westbrook, Thompken & Weeks, Weaver Brothers and Thomas & Sons; he was also a SWOCC driving instructor. After retirement, Don started to drive the shuttle for the Mill Casino.
His sayings will be forever quoted and he will be missed beyond measure. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gayle Lewis McIntosh; son, Craig McIntosh; daughters, Kimberly McIntosh, Kelly Gladden and son in law, Clarence; grandchildren, Elizabeth Flint, Ryan Gladden and Donald J. McIntosh; along with many great-grandchildren. 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
PeaceHealth now offering monoclonal antibody therapy in Florence Monoclonal antibody IV therapy, a promising new treatment for patients at risk for severe complications from COVID-19, is now available at the PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center campus. PeaceHealth Medical Group is expanding the program to Florence two weeks after launching it at Valley River Urgent Care in Eugene. More than 200 patients have been treated there so far, said Brenda Ormesher, MD, infectious disease specialist at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. Patients must have a provider referral to be eligible. “It’s going very well,” she said. “We are delighted
to be able to provide this option to anyone in our community who could benefit, and we believe it’s already making a positive difference in what we’re seeing in our hospitals.” The Florence and Eugene programs are the first in the area. PeaceHealth is committed to providing access to this potentially life-saving therapy to the entire community. Dr. Ormesher emphasized that the treatment is not a cure, and does not provide any long-term immunity. “That’s what the vaccine is for,” she said. Monoclonal antibody therapy received Emergency Use Authorization from the Federal Drug Administration last November for certain
groups of non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. A form of immunotherapy traditionally used for patients with cancer and other diseases, monoclonal antibody treatment has shown to be very effective for patients who have mild to moderate symptoms from COVID-19 but a high risk of complications. The treatment continues to be active against the delta variant. Monoclonal antibodies are immune, lab-produced molecules designed to mimic the body’s natural response to infection. With COVID-19, these antibodies are made to recognize and bind to a part of the SARS-Co-V2 virus—the so-called spike protein—that enables it to infect human cells.
DEATH NOTICES Dorothy Marie Clarke, 75, of Bandon, died September 7, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon. Victoria A. Chism, 72, of Coos Bay, passed away on September 8, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, coosbayareafunerals.com. Marian Kuckuck, 91, of Lebanon, formerly of North Bend, passed away on September 6, 2021 in Lebanon. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, coosbayareafunerals.com. Benjamin Venegas DeLaTorre, 35, of Myrtle Point, passed away on September 6, 2021 in Portland. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. Raleta J. Brandon, 87 of Albany, passed away on September 9, 2021 in Albany. AAsum-Dufour Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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This week in Coos County history: September 12-14 100 YEARS — 1921 Gets stiff hit term for dogging deer
Walter Devoe fined $200 and ten days John Thurman fined $75 — two others also sought for game law violations Walter Devoe, of Allegany, was sentenced to a fine of $200 and serve ten days in jail by Justice Joehnk this afternoon when he pleaded guilty to dogging deer near Allegany. He was taken to Coquille at once by Constable Goosman. An effort will be made to have Sheriff Ellingsen allow Devoe to work out his time on the roads near Allegany. He was taken to home with his wife and family. John Thurman, who was with Devoe, was fined $75. Devoe had a suspended sentence from 1915 of killing four hundred pounds of deer meat then and this caused him to get a more severe term. Two fail to come Ray Phillipi and John D. Barts were also arrested. They were at the Devoe home. They failed to show up for trial today and warrants were issued for them. Four guns were confiscated.
Fair opens at Myrtle Point
Under auspices of Coos and Curry association Good exhibits, plenty of entertainment and pleasant weather promised this week MYRTLE POINT — THe Coos ad Curry county fair opened at Myrtle Point today and will stay in session until Saturday night. It is expected that there will be a large attendance as the weather is favorable. There is to be a nice display of live stock and farm products this year and there will be races every afternoon and other entertainment for the visitors. School exhibits The schools of the county are making a good exhibits. The boys’ and girls’ club members are showing their work and the classes from the different schools are exhibiting examples of art work, penmanship and other branches.
Rogue salmon pack is light Not more than 50 per cent of last year
Macleay Company puts up 12,500 cases — run, however, light on other streams Roderick L. Macleay and wife and two children arrived here last evening from Wedderburn and left on the night train for Portland. They have been at their summer home on Rogue river during the season and will now be at their home in Portland for the winter. Mr. Macleay, who is president of the Macleay Estate Company, operating the salmon cannery, a large ranch, stores and other businesses on Rogue River, says that there was a light salmon run and pack this year. Only his cannery was operating and only 12,500 cases of salmon was put up which was about fifty per cent of the pack last year. However, the salmon run all over the coast was a short one. There is no fear, however, of the salmon being depleated. When R.D. Hume first started a cannery on the river many years ago, the river afforded only 4000 cases that season. The packs have increased each year. The falling short of the run this year is attributed to whatever was the cause of the shortage in other streams of the coast.
both Senators Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood have joined in sponsoring the identical legislation which was the subject of the Senate hearings. Under the measure, a 32,262-acre strip along the Oregon coast would be designated a national recreation area to be administered by the U.S. Forest Service. “The purpose of the legislation is to conserve the unique and beautiful land formations and at the same time to realize their full recreation potential,” Dellneback told the subcommittee. A 15-member advisory council composed of representatives of Lane, Douglas and Coos counties, the state of Oregon, and local and national organizations which have an interest in the recreation area will help insure that it is administered in the best interest of all citizens, Dellenback explained. The council will advise the Secretary of Agriculture, the overall administrator of the Dunes area, on the management and development of the lands. This is a new concept which has not been a part of earlier Dunes proposals.
50 YEARS — 1971
Officials heighten security at airport, Coast Guard facility
Five dead in Coos Bay bar boating accident Five persons drowned on the Coos Bay bar Saturday morning when two small pleasure boats capsized in breaking swells near the south jetty. Two others were picked up by helicopter, one from the water and one from the jetty. Dead are Barbara Simpson of North Bend, Twana Quillin of Coos Bay and three Myrtle Point men, E.L. White, Charlie Mack and Alton Edlund. The women’s husbands, Sam Quillin and Thorald Simpson, were picked up by the helicopter and flown to safety. The tragedy began about 9:45 a.m., according to Chief Webster Terwilliger of the U.S. Coast Guard station in Charleston, when the CG lookout tower saw a small boat capsize about 50 yards off the south jetty. The 14-foot fiber glass craft carried the two couples. Another boat — a 16-foot wooden craft — apparently went to their assistance and also capsized, throwing its three occupants into the sea. A 25-footer from the Coast Guard station with two crewmen arrived on the scene and capsized as they were trying to hoist someone aboard, continued the chief. The Coast Guardsmen clung to their craft for a time then swam to the jetty and went ashore unassisted.
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Dellenback calls for swift action WASHINGTON — Fourth District Congressman John Dellenback (R-Oregon) today urged a Senate Subcommittee to take swift action on his proposal to establish the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. In his testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation Dellenback said he was pleased that
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While local officials were left with little recourse but to offer somber symbolic gestures of empathy for victims of Tuesday’s apparent terrorist attacks on the East Coast, a heightened sense of national security showed its effects on the South Coast as well. At the North Bend Municipal Airport, as at airports large and small throughout the country, operations shut down completely after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all flights grounded for at least 24 hours. “We’ve never seen this level of implementation before,” said Airport General Manager Gary LeTellier speaking before a runway system devoid of aircraft. Scenes of dismayed passengers played out at major airports across the country but at the North Bend Municipal Airport, which was cordoned off and barricaded, operations were calm. The closure, LeTellier said, was implemented at about 7:45 a.m., more than two hours after Horizon Airlines’ 5 a.m. flight left for Portland and several hours prior to the next scheduled arriving flight at 11 a.m.
Barrel racers are a growing community All you need is a horse, or just want to be around one, to get involved in barrel racing. The outdoor sport has bene catching on in area towns, led by the South Coast Barrel Racers Association, which is based in Myrtle Point and now 70 members strong. “There are a lot more out there,” said Paula Roane, of Myrtle Point and the association’s president. “It is very popular.” The South Coast club began in 1996 and is full of many different levels of riders. “That is what is neat about it, everyone helps everyone,” said Roane, 41, who has been barrel racing since she was 16. “They just want to be around horses.” The club was at the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point and often holds its competitions in the town, but likes to branch out to other areas in Oregon that host barrel racing. Barrel racing started from an off-shoot of ranching families, using horses to run cattle. It then became a sporting event any gender and all ages could participate in. “It is particularly a sport for women,” said club member Melody Sheldon, whose daughter also is involved.
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“We surveyed the faculty and nine faculty said they wanted to teach online, the other 30-something said they wanted to teach in person,” Springer said. “So, the majority want to teach in person, but we weren’t given an option.” Springer said a handful of faculty at the college have compromised immune systems or family members at risk. With COVID cases and deaths at record levels in the community, the union was hoping to get permission for that group to stay off campus for their own safety. SWOCC President Patty Scott shared a notice she sent to faculty and students regarding the reopening. She said the school has been working diligently to open for in-person classes. “The college committed during Spring Term 2021 to transitioning over the summer into traditional on-site and in-person activities at SWOCC for the 2021-2022 year,” Scott wrote. “We made these decisions with much thoughtful discussion and deliberation. Many departments and staff members worked together over the summer to update the plan. In addition, we have observed closely the ongoing face-to-face courses at other community colleges and transitions of other colleges to in-person classes. We also have participated in many discussions with other colleges around best practices and learned from their experiences what is a reasonable path forward to maintain health and safety for all.” Springer said in the last week, three new COVID cases were reported at SWOCC. “Students are just showing up today, so before students have even arrived on campus, we’ve had three cases reported,” Springer said Thursday. Scott said the college fully anticipates COVID cases and it is prepared to respond. “The college will continue to implement its process of tracing, notification and quarantining per policy on a case-by-case basis,” she wrote. “I will reinforce that over the past year, most CTE programs have resumed in-person instruction as scheduled, with a minimal number of COVID cases. Our athletic teams have competed in Oregon and out of state, and successfully followed safety protocols. Our
college, successfully and with our students’ cooperation, has kept cases to a small number in housing. Based on this and in consultation with state authorities, we are moving forward with the re-opening plan as intended, with resumption of college courses in-person as scheduled. In addition, all workgroups that have been working remotely have returned to both campuses and services to students have resumed in-person. “ Springer said the faculty union met with administrators early last week and asked for professors to be given an option regarding online versus in-person teaching. He said Wednesday night, the administration emailed back, requiring all classes to be taught in person. While the state of Oregon has mandated that all school faculty in K-12 schools be vaccinated, and all major universities in the state have vaccine mandates for faculty and students, there is no requirement for community colleges in Oregon. Few people are more supportive and understanding of vaccines than Zinzi Konig, a nursing instructor and epidemiologist at SWOCC. She is fully vaccinated and volunteered at the early vaccination clinics at Bay Area Hospital. She also understands the dangers of COVID, so she joined the protest Thursday. “It doesn’t make you look weak to change your mind based on the Delta variant,” she said. “It makes you strong to follow the data. I just want administration to be a flexible as we are.” As a professor, Konig said she has been flexible with her students because she would prefer they learn from home rather than bring COVID to campus. “Some of my students work in COVID units and they ask permission not to come in and I say yes,” Konig said. “They’re doing the responsible thing.” Konig said she is fully vaccinated, but she understands why some people might be hesitant. “I imagine some people might be afraid of the vaccine because of (the) Tuskegee (Experiment),” she said. “But I never imagined we wouldn’t give them the sane opportunity for education.” Konig said in her role in the healthcare industry, she believes COVID is a risk that will not go away. As a result, the community must be ready to adapt. “This was a selective event, and now we have to adapt to sur-
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MikeSpringer,achemistryprofessoratSouthwesternOregonCommunityCollege,holdssignswhileprotestingthecollege’sdecisiontomakeallfacultyteachinperson.Below,SWOCCprofessorsprotestingamandatethatclassesbetoughtin-persondiscuss their concerns. vive,” she said. “There is never going back. Going back meant school shootings and bullying, something that didn’t work for everyone.” While Konig was protesting for the right to let teachers choose, she said she would be in class for her students. “I will keep teaching in person because there are some students that need that for their mental health,” she said. Springer said even the school data shows online education is popular right now. He said 70 percent of classes fully online are full, while the number is far less for in-person classes. He said the administration at SWOCC is even requiring teachers doing online classes to report to campus to teach the classes. “From what we can tell, students would prefer to be online,” Springer said. Piper Lisseveld, a professor of computer information systems and cyber security, also joined the protest. Lisseveld said some of her classes are online with others in person. “I’m out here today for choice,” Lisseveld said. “Currently, faculty does not have the choice for model of teaching. Some are being forced to teach in person. It’s pretty ridiculous.” Scott said the college will continue to follow the recommendations of local, state and federal
health leaders when it comes to COVID. On campus, that means the following steps will be taken: · Continually informing staff and students on consistent and correct use of masks; · Continually implementing and encouraging physical distancing; · Communicating handwashing and respiratory etiquette; · Contact tracing in combina-
tion with isolation and quarantine; · Testing for COVID-19 (Athletics); · Offering and promoting vaccination; · Maintaining healthy environments (increased ventilation and cleaning); and · Maintaining healthy operations (communications, supportive policies and health equity).
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Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio applaud new FEMA steps to make it easier for Oregonians impacted by wildfires to access assistance Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, alongside Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR-04), announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is making a number of changes to reduce barriers for under served populations seeking to access federal assistance in the wake of future natural disasters, including wildfires. The announcement comes a year after the 2020 Labor Day fires — and their plumes of hazardous smoke — devastated families, businesses, and communities across Oregon, and after Merkley led Wyden and DeFazio in pressing FEMA to address obstacles that have made it harder for some natural disaster survivors to access resources from the agency. “Last year’s Labor Day fires were an apocalyptic tragedy. The blazes claimed lives, destroyed businesses, forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and destroyed or damaged more than 5,000 buildings across Oregon — thousands of which were homes belonging to low-income families,” said Merkley. “The last thing anyone should have to worry
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about after making it through this kind of traumatic event is jumping through hoop after hoop of bureaucratic nonsense, or not being able to make crucial repairs they need to stay safe when they return to their home. I’m relieved that FEMA is heeding our call to make it easier for survivors of future disasters to get the help they need to get back on their feet as quickly as possible, and I will continue to work with the agency to make sure these reforms are meaningfully implemented. These, and additional changes, are needed to ensure that all Oregonians receive the resources they need to cope with our changing climate.” “When wildfires or another disaster strike any community in our state, every Oregonian trying to put their lives back together deserves equal and speedy access to FEMA resources,” Wyden said. “I’m gratified that FEMA has responded to our request to cut through needless red tape that slowed the delivery of aid after the 2020 Labor Day fires. I’ll keep watchdogging these reforms to ensure they’re carried out so all survivors of wildfires or other natural disasters in Oregon
can count on the aid that’s needed for a full recovery.” “I am glad that FEMA has heard our calls and will take steps to expedite the distribution of federal assistance to future disaster survivors,” said DeFazio. “That said, this assistance is still desperately needed for Oregonians affected by the 2020 wildfire season, particularly low-income communities. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over FEMA, I will continue fighting to ensure that impacted Oregonians receive the federal assistance they require to recover.” Specifically, FEMA is moving to expand the types of documentation it accepts to prove ownership or occupancy of a resident for homeowners and renters; expand financial assistance for disaster-caused disability and require that components, like ramps and grab bars, be installed in survivors’ homes when needed; and provide expanded housing assistance — including resources to cover disaster-caused property damage — and other needs-assistance funding, including funds to repair homes impacted by disaster-caused mold growth.
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