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Housing authority purchases old Bangor School

Dispute between neighbors spills into public

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A dispute between neighbors poured into the public when it was revealed a member of the North Bend City Coun cil was trespassed from her neighbor’s property.

At the request of a councilor, Police Chief Gary McCullough explained the incident that led to Councilor Susannah Noordhoff being formally trespassed from her neighbor’s property.

During the council comments portion of the meeting, Councilor Larry Gar boden said he heard about and incident and asked McCullough if it was true.

By DAVID RUPKALVIS

The World

The old Bangor School in North Bend could soon be low-income housing after the North Bend Housing Authority purchased the property that incudes the school and the sports fields on Broadway Avenue.

The housing authority closed on the property recently, with county

records now showing the land is owned by the housing authority.

Marka Turner, the execu tive director of the North Bend Housing Authority, said the land was purchased with the intent of “exploring housing options.”

Exact details are not avail able at the time, but information shared with the city of North Bend showed the housing authority was working with DCM Communities

LLC out of Portland to develop the land. Up to 175 low-income residences could be built on the property, with much of it rentcapped.

DCM Communities has a long history of building low-income housing in the state, often using state or federal tax credits to build housing.

Turner said the North Bend Housing Authority board has not

detailed its plans for the property, but plans to release further infor mation as the plans progress.

The Bangor School was used by the North Bend School District, until it closed in 2004. It served more than 400 students, most in kindergarten through fourth grade. The land around it has been used by Coos County Youth Sports for years, but the school building itself has been vacant.

Pickleball players donate to Bandon students

By BREEANA LAUGHLIN The World

Pickleball is taking the nation by storm – and the sport is alive and thriving in Bandon.

USA Pickleball association calls it “fun, social and friendly.” The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but it can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Bandon pickleball club mem bers have been playing the game together since the club’s inception in 2017. They recently decided to gift pickleball equipment to youth in the community.

Pickleball members rallied their resources together to buy and get donations for brand new pickle balls, nets and paddles for students at Harbor Lights Middle School.

“The school is really grateful for the generosity of the pickleball club and giving that gift to the

kids,” said Evan Godsiff, Harbor Lights physical education teacher.

“The kids are a lot more ener gized when there is new stuff. Nat urally, right? The old equipment was heavy wooden paddles, so this a lot easier for the kids to use. It’s really cool,” Godsiff said.

Both Godsiff and Bandon pickle ball club co-chair Debbie Mueller said they think the accessibility of the sport is part of what makes it so popular.

“It’s a fun thing to do,” Mueller said. “For me personally I started about two and a half years ago. I heard people talk about it and that you don’t have to be super athletic to play,” she said. “Then I watched somebody play and I thought, ‘I could do that.’”

The smaller playing court makes it easier to cover the ground and you can use strategy to try and win the game, she said.

Harbor Lights Middle School physical education teacher Godsiff

said he enjoys playing pickleball and finds his students doing the same.

“Tennis is hard to learn because the ball just goes flying, but with pickle ball everyone can learn and kids have a lot more success at it,” said Godsiff.

“Also we are seeing a lot of these community clubs popping up so students have the opportunity to jump in and enjoy pickleball outside of school if they want to, and some kids play it with their families,” he said. “That’s another reason I teach it because I want them to have a lifetime activity if they are into it. “

Community pickleball club member Mueller said the equip ment donation was, in part, a way to say thank you to the Bandon School District for their support and cooperation with the local community club. Bandon pickle

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Ice skating rink arrives in North Bend

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

As the weather chills in the com ing months, a new form of entertain ment can be had in North Bend.

Months after the North Bend City Council voted unanimously to purchase an ice-skating rink, the rink finally arrived, ending a long journey from Spain that included several hold ups due to nationwide shipping delays.

The rink arrived at the North Bend Fire Department on an 18-wheeler, and the firefighters had to unload the haul of 18 pallets. The rink will be stored briefly at the fire department while the city prepares a permanent storage place to hold it.

The city used transient lodging taxes to pay for the ice skating rink, making the purchase without dipping into the city general fund, where most property taxes go. The transient lodging tax is accrued

when people stay at short-term rentals such at hotels, RV parks and some vacation rentals in the commu nity. By law, the money must be spent in an effort to increase tourism and cannot be spent on general city expenses.

North Bend is proposing find ing a downtown location to open the skating rink, with it opening after Thanksgiving every year and staying open through Valentine’s Day. When the council agreed to the purchase, councilors said the ice rink downtown would bring tourism to the downtown area during a time where visitors are traditionally low.

The rink itself has a 15-year lifespan, and should be able to open this winter.

“It’s going to be neat,” Mayor Jessice Engelke said. “That’s going to be something we can enjoy for years to come. Of course, it was all paid for with transient occupancy taxes.”

After a months-long journey from Spain to North Bend, an ice skating rink the city purchased arrived last week at the North Bend Fire Department. Firefighters helped other city employees unload the 18 pallets that held the rink, which will be opened from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day in downtown North Bend.

“I heard a rumor that the North Bend PD responded to an incident on 8th Avenue where a city council member inserted themselves in a private manner over a tree,” Garboden said. “I’d like to know if there’s any truth to the rumor and hear from the police chief if there’s any details he can provide. The behav ior of a single councilor, whether acting as a councilor or acting as an individ ual, has repercussions on us. If the rumors are false, we need to know the answer to answer any questions when they arise to set the record straight.”

McCullough came forward and said a woman came to the North Bend Police Department on Tuesday morning to ex plain an incident that happened the day before. The woman initially met with Capt. Cal Mitts, who asked Sgt. Ryan Doyle to take a report.

“Yesterday, an altercation occurred in the 1500 block of Mead Avenue involving one of our council mem bers and herself over a dispute over a walnut tree,” McCullough said. “The individual who was in the lobby, her parents own the residence at 1553 Meade, and they both passed and she has become the executor of that estate. There’s a huge walnut tree in, the back yard that she wanted to get cleaned up. She called a tree trimming arborist to come out and they were there evaluat ing the tree, at which point, Councilor Noordhoff, who lives two doors down, came up and made contact with the two individuals there.

“Some sort of altercation ensued. At some point, Councilor Noordhoff

Correction

In the Friday, September 30, paper, a story titled “Coos County facing lawsuit over ballot scanners” appeared on Page A4. The story as it was published was never meant to print, and I apologize for that error. The story was word for word a press release sent to The World from Diane Rich and Pamela Lewis regarding a lawsuit they have filed against Coos County. When I received the information via email, I copied it and placed it in a document with the intent of doing further investigation for a possible story in the paper. The article that ran was not investigated and none of the claims have been verified by The World or any of our employees.

When we were paginating the pages for the September 30 issue, we had a press/printing challenge from a fatal ity which without notice immediately forced earlier page deadlines and the unvetted story was inadvertently picked up early from the working files. I apol ogize to Coos County, the county clerk and the commissioners named in the published story. I am working to inves tigate the claims for a fair and thorough article I hope to publish soon.

Journalistic standards require report ers and editors to thoroughly look at both sides of an issue before publishing stories. In this case, we failed to do that, and I apologize to anyone who was confused or offended.

David Rupkalvis Editor The World

Photo by David Rupkalvis/The World

The Old Bangor School in North Bend could be redeveloped into low-income housing after the North Bend Housing Authority purchased the school and the property around it.

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Photo by Sandy Vilahu Debbie Mueller, co-chair of Bandon Pickleball, hands off donated equipment to Evan Godsiff, Harbor Lights Middle School physical education teacher.

Photos by David Rupkalvis/The World

Assistant Fire Chief Brian Waddington uses a forklift to help unload the ice skating rink that arrived in North Bend last week.

Oregon to see $1.1B in Medicaid funding

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Oregon will receive $1.1 billion in new federal funds to pilot first-in-the-nation changes to the state’s Medic aid program.

Oregon became the first state to receive federal approval for continuous health coverage for children under six years old. Also, all Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members six and older will have two years of continuous OHP enrollment, ensuring continuous coverage and access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

The waiver will expand health-related social-needs coverage for certain food assistance and housing support and invest in resources to help reduce risks of climate change. It will make Oregon the first state to use Medicaid funding for climate-related needs.

This package of services, called health-related social needs, includes food and housing supports such as

rental assistance for up to six months for marginalized groups such as youth in foster care, homeless people, and low-income older adults.

State health officials sought federal approval to cover housing and nutritional sup port services to reduce health inequity and stabilize the cir cumstances of OHP members whose health is endangered by life disruptions.

Also, the state will supply air conditioners, air filters, and generators to people at high risk who live in regions with extreme weather events.

“Healthcare does not occur in a vacuum,” Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said. “It’s clear we must look beyond a tradi tional, siloed approach to tru ly meet the needs of people, particularly those experienc ing complex changes.”

OHP, which is Oregon’s Medicaid program, pro vides comprehensive health coverage to about 1.4 million Oregonians, more than onethird the state population. States may request federal

approval to test innovations in their Medicaid programs.

Wednesday’s agreement between Oregon and federal agency Centers for Medi care and Medicaid Services renews the state’s waiver through 2027.

“Thanks to this demon stration,” Centers for Med icaid Services Administrator Chiquita s-LaSure said, “eligible children in Oregon will be able to keep their Medicaid coverage contin uously until age six, elimi nating pBrookotential gaps in coverage and care. The demonstration also invests in the services that people need to address their health-related social needs, such as medical ly tailored meals and housing supports. We encourage all states to follow Oregon’s lead supporting a whole-person approach to care.”

“Oregon is committed to eliminating health inequity and ensuring that our health care system provides optimal health and well-being for everyone in Oregon,” Oregon

Health Authority Director Pat Allen said during a media briefing about the federal funding.

“This agreement gives us more tools and resources to tackle the problems in people’s lives that undermine their health.”

Allen said the federal pro

gram will “eliminate a burden on Oregon communities.”

Danielle Sobel of the Or egon Primary Care Associa tion and Mercedes Elizalde of Central City Concern, a nonprofit that provides hous ing for the homeless, said the federal funding “ensures that ongoing treatment can be

more easily matched.”

“Housing is healthcare,” Elizalde said.

Brown and Brooks-LaSure announced the $1.1 billion Medicaid project Sept. 28. Al len and other state health officials conducted the media briefing shortly after the gov ernor’s announcement.

Pickleball

ball has also partnered with City of Bandon staff, who have helped accommodate them by providing places in the city park to play.

When Bandon pickleball officially got off the ground in 2017, school district super intendent Doug Adriana and athletic director Brandon Stan dridge welcomed the group to use one of the school gyms during evenings and week ends. The schools also allowed

Bandon pickleball club to paint lines on the school tennis courts, Mueller said.

Mueller said COVID put a stop to using the school gym and people scattered to play, some in a local cranberry buildings as well as other locations.

Many found partners with Port Orford’s pickleball club or in Coos Bay.

In the past couple of years, the group has struggled to find or fund pickleball specific courts, but they have been successful working with Bandon Schools and the City of Bandon to create shared uses with tennis and basket ball courts.

In 2022, as COVID restrictions lifted, the group approached Bandon School District’s new athletic director Jordan Sammons and facility manager Chris

Dispute

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pushed or shoved the other party. The individual that was in the lobby said the arborist had to get in between the two of them. The executor did not want to pursue any criminal charges against Miss Noord hoff, just wanted her tres passed from that property.”

McCullough said Noord hoff also called in to report the incident.

“When Sgt. Doyle was talking to the individual, dispatch told us Councilor Noordhoff had called and wanted to make a report of this incident,” the chief said. “From our dispatch notes, RP (Noordhoff)) needed to re port on a landlord that owns

Trevisiol about using the Harbor Lights school gym for pickleball again.

“Although an indoor/ outdoor sport, the game of pickleball is very different or sometimes not possible in the wind,” Mueller said. “The school graciously obliged us for limited play when students are not using it.”

Bandon pickleball club learned that the middle school and high school were both teaching pickleball as part of the net game curric ulum and could use more equipment.

The players rallied to purchase six new nets and 50 balls from Pickleball Central who offered a discount be cause they were going to the school.

Some players donated paddles while others solicited donations from Paddletek

property a couple of houses down.”

According to the dispatch notes, Noordhoff said she saw an arborists truck in front of house and three sub jects in back yard. She said tree was on the property line. McCullough said the tree is actually on 1553 Meade, but it had limbs that cross into the neighbor’s yard.

“The fence actually stops at the tree, so a portion of the tree is actually on the neighbor’s yard,” Noordhoff said. “He’s a friend of mine, so I wanted to make sure he was called before the tree was cut. That was the extent of my involvement with her until I got threatened and sworn at.”

McCullough said in the

- which sent 28 paddles. Selkirk agreed to contact the school directly and donated additional paddles.

“I was the happy recipi ent,” gym teacher Godsiff said. “The kids don’t have much new stuff here so they love it. It’s really nice.”

“We also share equipment with grades K-12 so other students throughout the dis trict are going to be able to enjoy it as well,” he said.

Bandon pickleball club plays in the middle school gym on Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon. They also play in the city park (weather permitting) on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon and Fridays 4 to 6 p.m.

Bandon pickleball also has a Facebook Page. The club is associated with the Greater Bandon Association so dona tions are tax deductible.

call to dispatch, Noordhoff admitted pushing the lady.

“This all happened on the sidewalk,” Noordhoff said during the meeting. “I never sat foot on the lady’s property. She got into my face, cursing me and it was an involuntary push back.

At that point, City Ad ministrator David Milliron interjected and suggested the mayor recess the meeting, so the city attorney could be brought in.

After a call with their attorney, Engelke brought the meeting back into session to continue council comments. Noordhoff had already left the meeting, so Engelke made her mayor’s comments before adjourning the meet ing.

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When weather permits, Bandon pickleball players use Bandon’s City Park to play. They also play in the Harbor Lights Middle School gym on Sundays.

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The waiver will expand health-related social needs coverage for certain food assistance, housing support, and invest in resources that will help mitigate the health risks of climate change.

Community Calendar of Events

First Tuesday Talk

6 p.m., October 4

Coos History Museum

Speaker Dr. Shon Schooler, lead scientist with the South Slough Reserve: Oregon Department of State Lands will present the talk, “History of the Green Crab Invasion of Coos Bay”. This program will be hosted in a hybrid format, with options to join online via Zoom or in-person at the CHM.

Information: Visit cooshis tory.org/events/first-tuesdaytalks-oct-2022)

Spanglish

Noon-1 p.m., October 5 and 10:30-11:30 a.m., October 15

First meeting is virtual, second meeting at Coos Bay Public Library Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational top ics. Beginners are welcome. This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills.

Plan, Shop, Save and Cook

5:30-7:30 p.m., October 5 and October 12

Coos County OUS Extension Office, 633 Alster St., Myrtle Point

Learn how to save money at the grocery store and eat well on a budget. Dinner provid ed. Attend both sessions and receive a free electric skillet.

Crafter’s Corner

Noon-6 p.m., every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October

Allegany Community Center

Featuring over 15 local artisans showcasing qual ity handcrafted items and gifts such as myrtle wood products, quilted and baby items, jewelry, seasonal decorations, purses and totes, crocheted hats, gloves and

toys plus a whole lot more.

There is a raffle to benefit the Pelican Harbor Food Bank and door prizes to be award ed at the end of October.

Sweet Emotion in concert 8 p.m., October 8

Egyptian Theatre Coos Bay resident Todd Da vis returns to perform at the Egyptian Theatre. Davis and his and fellow band members make up Sweet Emotion, a tribute band of the classic 1970s group Aerosmith. Information: Visit www. SweetEmotionTickets.com

Barktoberfest

10 a.m.-5 p.m., October 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., October 9

North Bend

Community Center

Barktoberfest is a family and pet friendly craft and community fair sponsored by Animal Shelter Partners that includes local venders, food, raffles and a pet parade. Bring your pet and be part of our parade. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. The shelter will have some cats available for adoption both Saturday and Sunday. There may be some dogs there on Sunday, depending on who is available that week.

Pollinator Workshop 10 a.m.-noon, October 8 and 29

Stillwater Natives Nursery, 53701 Beach Loop, Bandon Each session provides you with instruction, original curriculum handouts and reference materials devel oped for our local ecoregion, to support you in designing your garden. These work sheets guide you and intro duce suitable native plants for your location and condi tions. Classes are held at the nursery, preferably outdoors but in case of rain we will meet in the greenhouse.

Learn to eat healthy 6:30-7:30 p.m., October 10

Where: Coquille SDA Bet ter Living Center, 1051 N. Cedar Point Road, Coquille We’ll show you a quick and

easy way to evaluate your current diet patterns and make simple changes to improve. Plant-based potluck starts at 6. Come early and enjoy dinner during the pre sentation.

Party at the Playhouse

5 p.m., October 14

Dolphin Playhouse Party at the Playhouse re turns to the Dolphin Play house, coinciding with the opening of Savannah Sipping Society. Doors open for the annual fundraiser at 5 with curtain time for the play at 7 p.m. Tickets for the party include food, drink and the play and are $40. For tickets email dolphinplayers@ gmail.com or call the theater at 541-808-2611. Board members also have tickets for sale.

Veterans Golf Tournament

October 15

Bandon Crossing Golf Course

Bandon -By-The-Sea Rotary Club will hold its sixth annu al Veterans Golf Tournament to benefit Coos County veter ans. The tournament format will be a four-person scram ble, with a shotgun start. Make your own team or we will pair you up with other veteran supporters. Cost is $100 per person and includes green fees, range balls, golf cart and lunch. There is a hole-in-one prize of $10,000 sponsored by Bain Insurance.

Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin on all par three holes, and for the lon gest drive for both men and women.

Community Yoga

6 p.m., October 19 Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the event is virtual 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 16 years. She has taught yoga in community health centers, schools, and jails for adults

Freeman appointed to Oregon Criminal Justice Commission

Douglas County Board of Commissioners recently announced Commission er Tim Freeman has been appointed to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commis sion. Commissioner Freeman was nominated, testified at a Senate confirmation hearing and was confirmed by the Oregon Senate last week. His term will begin on September 28 and run through Febru ary 17, 2024.

According to the Oregon CJC webpage, “The mis sion of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is to improve the legitimacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of state and local criminal justice systems.” Statutorily (ORS 137.651 – 137.685) the CJC is responsible for developing and maintaining the state’s criminal justice

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Country Gospel Concert

10:30 a.m., October 9

Cornerstone Church, 866 S. 4th Street, Coos Bay

Cornerstone Church is honored to host a country gospel concert featuring Tom and Debbie Trammel. They began singing for the Lord in 1989 and have been traveling and sharing their love of the Lord ever since.

and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last eight years. The virtual class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruc tion (and live demonstration via Zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility.

Storytime 10 a.m. each Wednesday Coos Bay Public Library Fall into a new routine this autumn with storytimes at the Coos Bay Public Library. Babies, toddlers, preschool ers and the parents or care givers are invited to a weekly interactive program featuring songs, rhymes, movement and stories.

Young Writers Group 4 p.m. each Thursday Coos Bay Public Library

Teen writers ages 12-18 are invited to a group for young writers at the Coos Bay Pub lic Library. Each week will include a writing prompt or game, time to write independently and an opportunity to share work with the group. The group will meet weekly through December 15. No experience necessary.

Al-Anon Family Group 7-8 p.m. each Wednesday Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. They share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. We

believe alcoholism is a fam ily illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

TOPS weekly meeting 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bay Area Senior Activity Center, 866 S. 4th Street, Coos Bay TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support organi zation. Its purpose is to help and support each other as we take and keep off pounds sensibly.

UnBook Club 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday North Bend Public Library The UnBook Club is a book club without assigned reading. Come tell us what you’ve been reading and leave with new ideas.

Find a solution I wrote the Coos County com missioners each an email a couple days ago about how criminals are being cited in lieu of custody. Cribbins was the first to respond and only gave excuses. Blaming the new “no bail” legislation. Let’s be clear, this problem has been going on way before that legislation passed. That only made things even worse.

Then she mentioned the county putting the tax levy on the ballot in November. Mr. Milliron gave me the exact same stories. They are planning to blame the citizens if that levy does not pass. Saying that we don’t want more jail pods open. Mr. Milliron already told me this. Then she told me to contact the sheriff because he runs the jail. Well I guess in her eyes, he must fund the jail also. Clearly she was only passing the buck. So I replied back. Mentioning to her, like what I said about the north bend mayor, “leaders do not use excuses. They find solutions.” and said that there are solutions out there. Nobody wants to find them. She replied “have a great day.”

Main also replied. He told me the same excuses but also sounded more upset about them. I replied and said didn’t the county just receive $1-2 million dollars to address homelessness? That money was wasted on virtue signaling. The homeless and the public will not see an improvement from any of that money. I can find reasons to use that money to open another jail pod or for building a small mental hospital. Those things will help the homeless. Bob Main’s reply was “exactly.”

Now John Sweet. He chose to not reply to my email. It’s funny that he is up for re-election in November. Any coincidence that he is the only one that did not reply?

That says a lot to me. Sweet is hoping that if he says quiet, he will get votes because the citizens in the county will automatically vote for him for absolutely no reason.

This shows you how our com missioners view the crime problem in our county and towns.

Samuel Adams Coos Bay

sica Engelke for North Bend Mayor re-election. Since 2020, she has seen the city bloom, build transpar ency and the city has once again developed a spotlight upon itself.

Their website has been updated which includes minutes, past video recordings and even the meetings are streamed through YouTube. The city is making the voices of residents more transparent. We all want to know what our tax dol lars are doing for the direction of the City of North Bend and she is helping that happen. She has always had a mission for our area under her leadership, so I will be in favor of her leadership come November 8 voting.

Tom Burdett North Bend

Still a poor plan

Last Tuesday evening, the city of Coos Bay held a poorly adver tised meeting to discuss the future of parks and if, when and where to build a new library and how to finance the same.

My take on the meeting: The Empire Urban Renewal District was expanded to allow the pro posed library to be built in John Topits Park, a wonderful and much enjoyed treasure.

An urban forest home to a variety of wildlife and the water, trees and understory to support it located at the end of a dead end, one way in and one way out residential neigh borhood, but the Downtown Urban Renewal District allowing for a smaller library outside the tsunami zone will not be expanded for that purpose.

Why not expand that district and help revitalize downtown (a goal of urban renewal) which is central to library users as well as sup port downtown shopping? Those promoting the plan for the dead end library were given seemingly unlimited time to make their case while those wishing to express thinking outside the box were restricted to three minutes.

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Storms should never be taken lightly. Hurricane Ian is a fresh reminder of what we know too well, that nature’s beauty can turn savage when the skies darken and the winds pick up.

One such catastrophic event brought out the worst the elements can inflict on man, followed by the best of man helping his fellow man. All within the same coastal com munity.

Galveston, Texas, was a bus tling place in the summer of 1900.

Potential nightmare

During massive wildfires and storms, such as hurricanes, power grids go down and it’s virtually impossible to power up your new EV (Electric Vehicle) such as what happened recently in California when the power company cancelled all EV’s from using their power for a limited time.

Power for Electric Vehicles can be temporarily shut down also due to flooding, terrorists blowing up electrical grids, substations or even firing up to nine armor piercing bul lets into nine different sub stations within the same electrical grid. And, if a massive bomb or atomic bomb explodes say, six miles above the earth, a nation’s power grid can be totally at risk even shut down completely. What happens to your electrical vehicle then?

Another more personal point is powering up in desolate areas at night or even during the day and you are a woman without a com panion or a family being watched from a distance by thieves, rapists, thugs and other miscreants. “What you gonna do when they come for you?” There are legitimate con cerns, in my consideration, with the current push for more EV’s and states ridding the people’s access of gasoline or diesel for their boats, trucks and cars.

There must be alternative sources that can eliminate the harmful ef fects of carbon, or most of it being emitted from our vehicles. Hybrids help for sure, but the cost of man ufacturing batteries for them and EV’s are expensive and maintaining charging stations for them is neither cost effective or environmentally friendly as the power does come from coal powered and fossil fueled plants. The destruction of all those lithium field batteries is a serious point of conjecture, also.

Just saying more thought and debate is of serious consideration before leap frogging into a potential future nightmare.

Dennis Baker Florence

I support Engelke I am writing this to support Jes

According to what we heard, the dead end street library could be used as a central meeting place in case of an emergency location for those downtown and could supply emergency meals, shelter etc leav ing some of us to wonder why the next door community college with its easy in, easy out, lots of parking, culinary expertise, nursing staff and sheltering sports complex either wouldn’t or couldn’t open its doors to in the event of that emergency.

The John Topits Park library plan was soundly defeated in May. The plan going forward? The idea put forth at the meeting was to get the voters who didn’t vote in May to vote the next time the library is on the ballot...and get those voters to vote in favor of plan to tax $20,000,000 to build a $30,000,000 and counting complex.

Charlotte Koepke Cos Bay

Something is wrong

All is not rosy between the city of North Bend and the Coos County Airport District. Damage control is likewise under the radar. Any council discussion? None.

7/20/22 - City Administrator Milliron emails a letter to CCAD Executive Director Theresa Cook, alleging a 4/14/22 false report of a firearm at airport security. Milliron threatens to terminate the 2012 Intergovernmental Agreement. He also requests CCAD return the Senior Center property and Airport Heights Park to the City. The TSA employee’s security badge is pulled by Airport staff.

7/21/22 - Oregon’s DHS Federal Security Director responds: No, Milliron made the false report. Police Chief McCullough personal ly met the Airport Security Coor dinator and a TSA official on 4/13 prior to the 4/14 security screening test. The TSA employee is cleared of wrongdoing. A TSA official also sends a letter to the airport.

8/8/22 - CCAD’s attorney responds to Milliron. We disagree with your accusation, we do not agree to your demands; please send future correspondence to me.

8/19/22 - CCAD widely distrib utes a PowerPoint presentation, “How the City of North Bend Terminating the Airport Security Agreement Would Affect Oregon Coast Commercial Air Service.”

9/12/22 - After the Council work session, I heard Mayor Engelke

A 19th-century boomtown, its mushrooming population pushing 40,000 made it the Lone Star State’s fourth-largest city. Snuggled along side the Gulf of Mexico, it was home to one of America’s leading ports. International trade flourished so much that its downtown, known as The Strand, was nicknamed “the Wall Street of the Southwest.”

Galveston’s future looked daz zlingly bright as the 20th century dawned. Until the weather turned cloudy.

At first, it promised to be just another storm. The city had seen — and survived — its share of them over the years. But it quickly became apparent this one was much more than a typical storm.

The hurricane that made landfall at Galveston around 8 p.m. on Sept. 8, 1900, didn’t have a name; the National Hurricane Center wouldn’t start identifying them that way for 50 years. But it didn’t need one. Be cause when it was over, the Galves ton Hurricane had notched its place in the record books as the worst national disaster in U.S. history.

We’ll never know how many peo ple died that Saturday night. Histori ans generally place the death toll at 8,000, with some estimates going as high as 12,000. The city was flooded by up to 12 feet of water. About 7,000 buildings were destroyed, more than half of them homes.

The tragedy was enough to

Rabbi,

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drive some surviving businesses to nearby Houston. Others hung on, determined to somehow claw their way back to normalcy. And amid all the wreckage and ruin and water logged streets, an energetic rabbi saw an incredible opportunity.

Henry Cohen was the 37-year-old rabbi at Galveston’s Congregation B’nai Israel. Part scholar, part community activist, part writer, he was always looking for ways to make things better for others. And he knew Galveston offered a golden chance for Jews looking to start over in this country.

He had caught the vision of Jacob Schiff, himself a Jewish immigrant who had struck it rich in business in New York and wanted to assist Jews coming to the United States.

It was a particularly tough time to be Jewish in Europe, especially in the Russian Empire, where the czar’s pogroms sent millions of people fleeing for their lives. Many of them wound up in New York City.

But that was the problem. So many Jews were arriving in the Big Apple at the start of the 20th centu ry, it was feared Washington might impose immigration quotas and severely restrict the number of new arrivals. Schiff wanted to help those people move into the American interior and put down roots there.

And so, the Galveston Movement was born. With the city needing new residents as it was being reborn, Rabbi Cohen and others set about inviting them to their town.

Bankrolled by Schiff’s donation of almost $500,000 (nearly $15 million today), volunteers from sev eral Jewish organizations diverted immigrants away from Gotham and sent them to Galveston instead.

Between 1907 and 1914, tens of thousands of Jews passed through the city’s port. Many came from Palestine, where they had gone after being driven from their homes in Eastern Europe. Cohen and his allies met them at the docks, helped them navigate the cumbersome entry process, and then steered

them to new homes — and new lives — in the recovering city and beyond.

There were moments of friction, of course. Some Texans were bewil dered to hear their new neighbors speaking Russian, Polish, German, Yiddish and Hebrew, languages they had never experienced before. Some simply couldn’t understand why the immigrants refused to work on Saturdays. And as the new arrivals went into business for themselves and began prospering, some merchants grew jealous. But there were more success stories than failures.

The Galveston Movement grad ually sputtered out of existence as World War I neared, slowing the tide of Eastern European immigra tion. Henry Cohen was a respected rabbi emeritus when he passed away at age 89 in 1952. Miles deep in the heart of Texas, mom-and-pop businesses still operate on smalltown courthouse squares that were founded by people he helped settle there.

Yes, a hurricane can be fero ciously ugly. But what came come out of it can be beautiful.

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invite Councilor Slater to stay for a private meeting with Milliron and Councilor Richardson to discuss something that had been mentioned in an earlier email.

9/22/22 - Video of the CCAD Board of Directors meeting in cludes mention of a recent meeting between two CCAD directors and Mayor Engelke and Councilors Slater and Richardson. CCAD gave

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public notice of that meeting. May or Engelke picked her councilors and met with several airport board directors without any discussion at Council. What was their discus sion?

She did not brief Council after wards.

Meetings between elected of ficials serve an important func tion. Mayor Engelke was free to

respond to an invitation and include several councilors, but she did it co vertly. It’s not ethical or honest. My belief is that it was to deal quietly with the fallout from City Adminis trator Milliron’s hard charge. May or Engelke is not leading, she’s following.

Susanna Noordhoff North Bend

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League of Women Voters cosponsors debate with candidates for Congressional District 4

Candidates in the race for the 4th Congressional District will appear together and make their case to voters in a 90 minute forum starting at noon on October 6.

The candidates who are participating are Mike Beilstein of the Pacific Green Party; Jim Howard of the Constitution Party; Val Hoyle of the Democratic Party; Levi Leatherberry of the Independent Party, and Alek Skarlatos, of the Republican Party.

The 90-minute forum will be conducted as a Zoom

Webinar. The program will be live streamed on Facebook by the Springfield City Club and that livestream may be shared by many of the sponsoring organizations. The program will be rebroadcast by KLCC on Monday, October 10, at 7 p.m. Afterward a link to the video also be posted on the website of the League of Women Voters of Coos County and the City Club of Eugene You Tube channel. It will remain on the Springfield City Club Facebook page through Election Day.

The forum is sponsored by

the League of Women Voters of Lane County, the Spring field City Club, and the City Club of Eugene.

In addition to the three sponsoring organizations, the cosponsors are the League of Women Voters of Coos County, the League of Wom en Voters of Umpqua Valley, the Siuslaw Public Library District, the Coos Bay Public Library, and the North Bend Public Library.

For more information, con tact Alice Carlson, LWVCC President, at lwvcoos@gmail. com or 541-756-7290.

Oregon to receive nearly $23M to combat opioid crisis

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Oregon will receive $22,972,499 in federal finan cial help in combating the opioid crisis.

The grant funding is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat the opioid crisis, according to Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.

Wyden said. “This scourge demands a comprehensive response and this federal investment in prevention, treatment and more will help. But there’s obviously much more to be done, and I’ll keep battling to provide all the resources needed to attack this crisis with the urgency it requires.”

through our clinic, Great Circle Recovery, and support patients on their path through recovery.”

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policy and comprehensive, long-range plan; conducting research studies; provid ing criminal justice data to federal agencies; providing technical assistance to Local Public Safety Coordinating Councils; reporting on fiscal and racial/ethnic impact of pending legislation; funding and expanding drug court programs; maintaining and updating sentencing guide lines and issuing the annual Local Public Safety Coordi nating Council report. The CJC consists of nine mem bers, seven of whom are vot ing members appointed by the Governor. The remaining two members are nonvoting members appointed by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.

While a Roseburg city councilman, Freeman worked with city officials

to make public safety a top priority. He is also the liaison commissioner for the Doug las County District Attor ney’s Office and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

While representing District 2 in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014, Freeman served on both the Ways and Means Subcommittee for Public Safety and the full Ways and Means Committee, among others. According to their website, “The Joint Commit tee on Ways and Means is the legislative appropriations committee that determines state budget policy. It is a large committee of both Senate and House members which employs six to eight subcommittees to facilitate adoption of the biennial state budget.” Specifically, they are responsible for funding the State Criminal Justice, Public Safety Division and Programs.

Being nominated and accepting leadership posi tions at the state level comes with serious responsibility. This work includes policy development, planning and legislation for critical public safety programs all across Oregon, especially as the Or egon Legislature prepares to convene for the 2023 Legis lative session. This work will be in addition to the work Freeman does as a Douglas County commissioner.

“I am honored to be nom inated and then selected for the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission. I am thankful to have the support of my fellow county commissioners and the state who trust me to do this important work.” Freeman said. “Together with my colleagues on the CJC, I will work hard to protect and advance the programs and people that protect our citizens, our communities and our way of life.”

CHM to host Second Saturday, Explorer’s Club this weekend

The Coos History Museum is inviting the public to join them October 8 for Second Saturday. Admission is free to the museum all day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children and families are invited to partic ipate in our Explorer’s Club program from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring crafts and activities related to the “Green Crab Invasion.”

Explorer’s Club in 2022 is all about encouraging local families to join the free Second Saturday and at Explorer’s Club for fun and educational activities for children. Activities for explorers follow the topic of the adult lecture series program called First Tuesday Talks. Explorer’s Club now has the option of registration so that parents and children

may receive some additional benefits, which are listed below. Registration includes:

An Adventure Journal for children to document their progress each month and throughout the year

A guarantee that your child(ren) will receive an activity kit each month (whether at the museum or a take-home kit)

A small prize at the end of the year for participation at any level (must have at least one activity documented and approved in Adventure Journal)

A raffle entry for the grand prize for all children who participate in at least 7 ac tivities during the year (must have at least 7 activities documented and approved in Adventure Journal)

Registration is encouraged but not required. To regis ter for the program, visit the CHM website https:// cooshistory.org/events/ex plorers-club-oct-2022-2/ or register at the Coos History Museum’s front desk. You may also contact the muse um via email at director@ cooshistory.org or by phone at 541-756-6320 x213.

This program is sponsored by the Coquille Animal Hospital.

Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Soci ety is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the second oldest historical society in the state. For infor mation about the society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.

In 2021, Oregon over dose deaths increased 41%, compared to a 16% increase nationwide. In 2020 non-His panic American Indian and Alaska Native, non-Hispan ic Black, male and people experiencing houselessness were among the highest risk for unintentional drug overdose death, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, “I’ve heard heart-wrench ing stories from Oregonians who have lost loved ones after a prescription for an injury or treatment turned into an addiction,” Merkley said. “The impact of this crisis across communities is immeasurable, but these funds will have a real impact on our continued fight to beat this epidemic. I won’t stop working to deliver resourc es, solutions, and support to address the needs of those suffering and their commu nities.”

“Every corner of Oregon has been slammed by the opioid crisis that’s ripping apart lives, with the human devastation rippling out as well to victims’ loved ones, employers and communities,”

• 9:46 am, recovered stolen property, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 12:17 pm, suspicious conditions, 3200 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 12:44 pm, suspicious subject, 1800 block of 15th Street.

• 1:14 pm, theft of license plates, 2500 block of N 16th Street.

• 1:16 pm, line down, 600 block of Clark Street.

• 1:37 pm, criminal mischief, 2200 block of Everett Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, fight, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, civil dispute, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:32 pm, dispute, Ferry Road Park.

• 3:52 pm, 37 year old cited for no valid OPS result of hit and run accident, 1700 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:16 pm, theft, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 6:02 pm, neighbor dispute, 2000 block of Monroe Avenue.

• 6:31 pm, theft, 3300 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 7:24 pm, suspicious subject, 1800 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:19 pm, neighbor dispute,

Oregon and Tribes in the state will receive: $498,228 to the Confed erated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon $15,474,271 to Oregon Health Authority Directors Office of Financial Services $6,750,000 to Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

$250,000 to the Confeder ated Tribes of Siletz Indians

What the money will be used for

The awards are intended to address the opioid overdose crisis by providing resourc es to states, territories, and Tribes for increasing access to FDA-approved medica tions for the treatment of opi oid use disorder (OUD), and for supporting the continuum of prevention, harm reduc tion, treatment, and recovery support services for opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorders.

“Every day opioid addic tion takes lives and destroys families,” the Confederat ed Tribes of Grand Ronde Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy said. “With this funding from Health and Hu man Services we will be able to provide critical services

“Our tribe is so thank ful for the funds we will receive,” the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Chair Delores Piglsey said. “The opioid crisis has affected our community. The funds will be used for wellness pro grams, mental health treat ment, and every preventative measure that we have been unable to perform without the funding. Recovery efforts are severely needed in rural communities. We thank our Senator for his active par ticipation in recognizing our unique needs.”

2700 block of Stanton Avenue.

• 8:45 pm, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Hamilton.

• 9:15 pm, 47 year old male cited for theft III, California Street.

• 10:58 pm, suspicious vehicle, Bayview Street.

• 11:07 pm, suspicious vehicle, 1300 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 11:23 pm, 39 year old female charged with assault on a police officer, attempted assault on a police officer and resisting arrest – transported to Coos County jail.

Coos Bay

• 12:44 am, loud music, 400 block of 4th Avenue.

• 1:23 am, minor in possession of liquor, SWOCC student housing.

• 4:02 am, opener found subject inside location, 700 block of Broadway Street.

• 5:05 am, 19 year old male cited on Coos Bay Police warrant, 300 block of S Wasson Street.

• 7:35 am, threats, 500 block of S 4th Street.

• 7:35 am, graffiti calls, 500 block of S 4th Street.

• 7:50 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1300 block of Dakota Avenue.

• 9:54 am, theft of companion animal, 2400 block of Woodland Drive.

• 11:14 am, harassment, 200 block of N Broadway Street.

• 11:19 am, shoplifter/ trespass, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.

• 1:38 pm, suspicious conditions, 200 block of

Holland Street.

• 2:54 pm, harassment, 400 block of S Morrison Street.

• 4:01 pm, civil problem, 1100 block of Idaho Avenue.

• 4:06 pm, prowler, 1500 block of Hillside Court.

• 5:45 pm, 34 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 700 block of Broadway Street.

• 6:03 pm, suspicious conditions, 300 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 6:24 pm, disorderly conduct, 700 block of Broadway Street.

• 8:11 pm, disorderly conduct, E Ingersoll Avenue and S 1st Street.

• 8:51 pm, 34 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Kruse Avenue and S 4th Street.

• 10:19 pm, theft, 1000 block of S Broadway Street.

• 11:09 pm, subject assaulting multiple people at location, 800 block of S Broadway Street.

Coquille

• 6:45 am, injured deer, Ivy and W Central.

• 9:48 am, suspicious conditions, W 11th and Myrtle.

• 2:43 pm, neighbor dispute, 400 block of E 2nd Street.

• 7:56 pm, 60 year old male cited on a North Bend Police warrant and a Coos Bay Police warrant, 100 block of W Highway 42.

• 9:50 pm, 35 year old male charged with assault IV domestic, assault IV, disorderly conduct II and resisting arrest – transported to Coos County jail.

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PHOTO Metro Creative Connection The awards are intended to address the opioid overdose crisis by provid ing resources to states, territories, and Tribes for increasing access to FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) as well as other efforts.

To the neighbors, friends and frontline heroes who have been in our corner this year, we appreciate you more than words can say!

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Star of Hope Executive Director LouAnn Dewater recognized for leadership excellence

Oregon Resource Association (ORA) is the profession al membership association for community providers of services to individuals with disabilities. As the hub of the disability community, they provide a collaborative platform that connects and empowers our members through learning, advocacy, resources and innovation. For over 50 years now, ORA has been the statewide voice of care and service pro viders, successfully advocating for people with disabilities in ways that truly make a difference in their lives.

The Leadership Excellence Award is presented to a Leader, manager or director, employed by an ORA member organization who has significantly contributed to improve services and quality of life for people with disabilities by their leadership, superior role modeling for and guidance of their staff.

On September 22, the Leadership Excellence Award was presented to LouAnn Dewater, executive director of Star of Hope in Coos Bay. LouAnn was recognized for being responsible for the stability, growth and development of Star of Hope. In her six years as executive director, she has been a prudent steward of resources and that has seen the agency blossom. Though her expertise in finance and administration has been a primary factor, it is important to note her passion for, direction of, and attention to the quality of life for the individuals we support that truly makes the difference. Through both lived experience within her family and begin ning her journey at Star of Hope over 26 years ago working in direct care, she has people the group supports in her mind and heart at all times.

In the last year, she has shepherded Star of Hope through significant expansion with the addition of Curry County into the family. This has been a highly successful venture that is noted through the transition of the health and happiness for these individuals. Her leadership was also key to seeing the group through the pandemic including retaining nearly 98% of workforce at the point of the vaccine mandate when the situation looked dire. In the last year, Star of Hope has purchased new homes for people, all within her vision for a better quality of life. She has also seen through the contin ued development of expansion into the provision of services to children that began in 2020.

OSU study finds higher rates of traumatic injuries for outdoor workers during hotter weather

By Molly RosBach Guest Article

Rates of traumatic injury among workers in the Oregon agricultural and con struction sectors are signifi cantly higher during periods of high heat compared with periods of more moderate weather, a recent Oregon State University study found.

The results underscore the importance of providing robust safety protections for outdoor workers, especial ly as extreme heat events become more common with climate change, researchers said.

“The big take-home message I want people to get from this is that, if the tem perature is high and you have workers out there, they’re more likely to be injured, whether it’s due to dehy dration, reduction in mental capacity or exhaustion,” said Richie Evoy, lead author on the paper and a recent doc toral graduate from OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

The study, published earlier this month, examined Oregon workers’ compensa tion data from 2009-2018.

Researchers looked at nearly 92,000 injury claims in

which workers suffered tem porary disability, permanent disability or death. They focused on injuries that oc curred in the months of April through October because the average heat index was above 55 degrees for that period.

In addition to heat, re searchers also investigated the impact of wildfire smoke on worker injury rates.

They matched injury records with meteorological data to estimate heat expo sure based on the heat index, which combines the effects of temperature and humidity in the air, along with envi

Burn barrel permits required as burn ban lifted in Powers

Due to the change in local weather fore casts, Fire Chief Mitchell Allen has lifted the ban on outdoor burning effective September 28. As a precaution, free burn barrel permits are required for burn barrels and cement/stone burn pits during fire season in city limits, except campfires in a designated campground with a camp host. Limitations may be sus pended as needed if cooler weather becomes the norm—watch the bulletin boards at the market, post office, and City Hall for notices of any changes.

Free burn barrel permits for property within city limits may be obtained by contacting the fire department at (541) 366-1344 or directly at the fire hall Monday-Friday. You may also request a permit by emailing fire@cityofpow ers.com. Your city staff encourage you to keep outdoor burning to a minimum and to follow all required safety guidelines to ensure your fire is managed safely. This includes:

1. Minimum 10’ clearance between any burn barrel or pile and property lines, fenc

es, buildings, trees, shrubs, or combustibles. Burn barrels must have a wire mesh screen that covers the barrel opening, with holes no larger than ½”. Barrels must be placed either on blocks or on bare ground with minimum clearance between combustibles.

2. No unattended fires. A responsible in dividual must be actively monitoring the fire from no more than 20 feet from the fire at all times.

3. Active water service with a garden hose is required to be located within 10 feet of the fire at all times for emergency extinguishing. A fire extinguisher and shovel are also recom mended.

4. Fires must be completely extinguished at dusk.

5. Field or open burning must have a fire lane enclosing the burn area prior to ignition.

6. If winds appear to scatter burning ashes, cease burning until the wind subsides.

7. If outdoor temperatures reach 90 degrees F, cease burning until temperatures lower.

ronmental satellite data to estimate exposure to wildfire smoke.

They found that workers in agricultural and construction jobs were significantly more likely to suffer a traumatic injury on days when the heat index was above 75 degrees, compared with a baseline of 65 degrees or less.

The effect worsened when the heat index climbed to over 90 degrees, with an in creased risk of 19-29% over baseline as the index ranged from 90-119 degrees.

“These results support the need for occupational safety practitioners to include pro

tections for workers during extreme heat,” said Laurel Kincl, co-author on the study and an associate professor in OSU’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

“While our study in based in Oregon, this is true in other states and regions since these conditions will likely become more frequent with climate change.”

The impact of wildfire smoke was less clear. When researchers looked at smoke by itself, it was strongly associated with an increased risk of injury, but when they also incorporated heat index data into the analysis, the

effect of wildfire smoke was no longer significant.

There are several potential reasons for this, researchers said. It could be that because wildfires happen more fre quently in hot conditions, the smoke is coincidental to the heat; but smoke can some times also block the sun and reduce overall temperature.

Future studies should obtain more precise smoke exposure data to better un derstand the potential impact, researchers said. In using satellite imagery and data re corded from each day’s peak smoke exposure by zip code,

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Star of Hope Administrative team in attendance from left to right: Lisa Montez, Senior Director of Residential Services. Garrett Sherrill, Director of Residen tial Services. Danny Stoddard, Director of Operations. LouAnn Dewater, Executive Director. Justin Taylor, Director of Curry County Programs. Stacy Dewater, Administrative Services Manager. Kelsie Dewater, HR Coordinator.

Marshfield girls fall to Marist Catholic in soccer

The World

Marshfield’s girls soccer team suffered its first Sky-Em League loss on Thursday, when visiting Marist Catholic blanked the Pirates 6-0.

The Spartans, one of the top teams in the state, improved to 8-1 overall and 3-0 in league play. The Pirates are 5-3-1 overall and 2-1 in league heading into a Tuesday match at North Bend.

The Bulldogs, who had a bye Thursday, are 1-1-1 in league and also host Marist Catholic on Thursday, when Marshfield visits Junction City to open the second round of league play.

LOST RIVER 1, COQUILLE 0: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad fell to Lost River in a

game played at North Valley High School on Thursday.

The DevilCats fell to 0-7 at the midway point of the league season. They open the second half at Sutherlin on Tuesday and visit St. Mary’s in Medford on Thursday.

BOYS SOCCER

MARSHFIELD 2, MARIST CATHOLIC 2: The Pirates played to a draw with the visiting Spartans on Thursday night, moving to 1-0-2 in Sky-Em League play heading into a match at North Bend on Tuesday.

Marshfield earlier beat Junction City and played to a 1-1 draw with Cottage Grove.

Marist Catholic also has no league losses, at 2-0-1 in league play.

North Bend had its bye in the

first half of the league season on Thursday night. The Bulldogs, seeking their first league win, also host Marist Catholic on Thursday. Marshfield is at Junction City on Thursday.

UMPQUA VALLEY CHRIS TIAN 5, COQUILLE 0: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad suffered its first loss of the season and dropped into a threeway tie for first place in Class 3A-2A-1A District 4 with the loss to the Monarchs.

Umpqua Valley Christian and Gold Beach, which beat Pacific 7-3, join the DevilCats at 6-1 at the midway point of the league season. Gold Beach handed UVC its loss and the DevilCats handed the Pan thers their setback.

Coquille opens the second half at Pacific on Tuesday and visits

North Bend routs Klamath Union, 52-6

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North Bend’s football team picked up its first league win of the season, dominating visiting Klam ath Union 52-6 on Friday night at Vic Adams Field.

The Bulldogs improved to 1-2 in the Big Sky Conference.

North Bend has its bye in the league schedule next week, when the Bulldogs are scheduled to visit Stayton.

MARSHFIELD 27, JUNC TION CITY 7: The Pirates picked up the homecoming win in a non league game Friday night.

Though Junction City and Marshfield are league foes in every other sport, they are in different special districts for football.

Landon Croff had a touchdown pass to Mekhi Johnson, John Lemmons had a touchdown run and the Pirates had an interception for a touchdown in the victory.

The Pirates, now 4-1 overall and 2-0 in league play, are scheduled to visit Ashland this week. The Griz zlies forfeited their game Friday night against Mazama.

POWERS 69, DAYS CREEK

6: The Cruisers rolled to another dominant Class 1A six-player victo ry at home on Friday.

A number of different players got involved in the offense in the victory.

Braden Bushnell had a touch down pass to Rene Sears and Talon Blanton had a pair of touchdown runs.

Sears had TD passes to Charlie Shorb and Jayce Shorb.

Alex Mahmoud and Patrick Mah moud both had touchdown runs and both Alex Mahmoud and Sears had punt returns for touchdowns.

The Cruisers’ last score was a freshman connection between Tayton Allen and Brody Harless on a 7-yard pass.

Powers improved to a perfect 5-0 with a home game against Gilchrist coming up this week.

COQUILLE 33, SUTHERLIN

6: The Red Devils bounced back from their first loss of the season with the home win over the Bull dogs.

Coquille improved to 4-1 in the

Far West League heading into a big stretch that includes games at Lakeview on Saturday and South Umpqua the following Friday. South Umpqua was runner-up in Class 3A last fall and is unbeaten this year.

BANDON 42, ILLINOIS

VALLEY 6: The Tigers rolled to an

easy home win over the Cougars on Saturday, improving to 2-1 in Class 2A Special District 3. Bandon visits Oakland this Friday.

GOLD BEACH 58, REED SPORT 14: The Panthers rolled up a 58-6 halftime lead at home and rolled to their fifth straight victory.

The Panthers are 3-0 is Class 2A District 3 heading into road games at Rogue River and Illinois Valley. Reedsport remains winless on the season and hosts Glide this week.

ST. PAUL 42, MYRTLE POINT 14: The Bobcats finally got into league play in the Class 1A eight-player District 1 North

Division and fell at home to the unbeaten Buckaroos.

Myrtle Point did limit St. Paul to its lowest point total in five games this season.

The Bobcats, 2-3, saw a twogame winning streak end heading into another home game Friday night against Perrydale.

Pirates keep league record perfect in volleyball

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Marshfield’s volleyball team stayed perfect in the Sky-Em League and won the first league match with rival North Bend on Thursday, beating the host Bulldogs 25-17, 22-25, 25-15, 25-17.

Tatum Montiel had 17 kills and Bridget Gould 15 for the Pirates in the win. Ava Ainsworth had five aces and 33 assists. Montiel had 22 digs and Gracie Peach 19 to lead the defense. Paige Macduff had 13 and Gould 12.

The Pirates open the second half of league play at Junction City on Tuesday and host Cottage Grove on Thursday.

North Bend, which was 2-2 in the first round of league play, hosts second-place Marist Catholic on Tuesday and Junction City on Thursday, the team’s final regu lar-season home match.

COQUILLE TOPS DOUG LAS: The Red Devils stayed per fect in the Far West League, beating the host Trojans three games to one on Thursday night.

Coquille is a perfect 6-0 in league play heading into home matches against North Valley on

Thursday and Lakeview on Satur day. The Saturday match will be the final home regular-season contest for the Red Devils.

TIGERS TOP PANTHERS: Bandon beat Gold Beach 25-12, 25-17, 17-25, 25-19 on Thursday night in a Valley Coast Conference match.

The Tigers improved to 6-2 heading into a Saturday double header at Central Linn High School against the host Cobras and East Linn Christian. The Tigers beat East Linn. Scores for the match against Central Linn were not available.

Bandon is at Waldport on Tues day and hosts Reedsport on Friday.

REEDSPORT EDGES OAK ERS: Reedsport outlasted visiting Oakland 17-25, 25-23, 25-22, 2125, 15-12 on Thursday, improving to 3-5 in league play.

The Brave were swept at home by Oakridge and Lowell on Sat urday and are at Gold Beach on Tuesday and Bandon on Friday this week.

BOBCATS BEAT NEW HOPE: Myrtle Point swept the host Warriors 25-12, 25-16, 27-25 on Thursday to bounce back from a tough loss a night earlier to Powers.

The win improved Myrtle Point’s league record to 4-3 heading into home matches Wednesday and Thursday against Riddle and North Douglas.

UVC SWEEPS POWERS: The Monarchs topped the visiting Cruisers 25-10, 25-10, 25-19 on Thursday.

Powers, which had beaten Myrtle Point 25-19, 17-25, 18-25, 25-20, 15-12 on Wednesday, are 5-2 in league play. UVC is in first place at a perfect 7-0.

The Cruisers host Pacific on Wednesday and Yoncalla on Friday.

GLENDALE BEATS PACIF IC: Glendale topped visiting Pacific

25-13, 25-16, 25-18 in a battle of the two teams of Pirates in the Sky line League on Thursday. The Cruisers fell to 0-6 in league heading into a home match against New Hope on Saturday. They are at Powers on Wednesday and host Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday.

Douglas on Thursday. The DevilCats also visit both Gold Beach and UVC in the second half.

Pacific, which also includes players from Bandon, was 1-6 in the first half of the season and visits South Umpqua on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Tom Hutton

Bandon’s Eli Freitag scores a touchdown during Bandon’s 42-6 win over Illinois Valley.

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Butterfingers is the cheesecake this week at The Fleet Deli! We will be open Wed, Fri & Sat, 11 - 5. We will be closed Thurs for doctor appt. Have you tried our tsunami club? Albacore, hickory ham, Applewood bacon and vine ripened tomatoes on your choice of bread makes this an outstanding treat! Located next to the cheese factory in Bandon. 541-290-7030.

Employment Opps 515

Incredible Real Estate Opportunity!!

Join a Group of Knowledgeable Business Professionals. Licensed Brokers/Agents are needed for 1031 Exchange Properties, Commercial, Residential and Land Specialists.

Pacific Coastal Realtors have an advantage near the Safari Big Cat Sanctuary. Riders may have Safari Animals on them. Documents Agent will be available in July. You have the freedom to work from your home office or we have desk space at our main office in Winston Oregon.

Our office is a member of the RMLS, Zillow, Trulia , Costar, LoopNet and many more. We are Licensed to Sell Manufactured Homes in Oregon. The Special “Listing BOX” gives you tools to use for Pricing and Important Listing information for Clients.

You have the freedom to own and operate as many websites as you like with some guidelines. We have one office listing site that lists all Brokers, and active listings. Leads come into the office and are given to Brokers with skills to sell in their field. General Listings coming in are given out on a rotation basis and may be area specific.

Please call for more information! 541-698-7771

www.safarigrouprealestatellc.com

Want to make a difference in a child’s life? South Coast Head Start is looking for Classroom Assistants and Teacher As sistants in Reedsport! Tuition reimbursement available, benefits for full-time staff, no weekends. Apply online! www.orcca.us/careers.

Pets 736

ANIMAL CREMATORY

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

AKC yellow and black Labrador Retrievers. Males and females available September 30th. Puppies will have vaccinations up to 8 weeks, dew claws removed, dewormed, puppy packets, and health records. Call or text 541-990-8196 for more info and pics. $500

Misc for Rent 880

For Rent: Zoned commercial. 3 bdr, 1 ba in Bandon. Office, lg dining room, open floor plan, detached garage, storage shed, lots of parking. $1,400 mo., first/last/sec. deposit. 541-329-2579 or 916-955-1985.

Public Notices 999

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coos Bay will hold a hearing pursuant to Coos Bay Municipal Code 8.10

“Public Nuisances” 8.55.050

“Maintenance and Security Requirements” and 18.30 “Site Grading and Erosion Control” for the properties located at 765 and 737 N Broadway St., Coos Bay, Oregon. The hearing will take place on October 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

in the City Council Chambers at the Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

Published: September 30 and October 4, 2022

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In the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon

For the County of Coos Probate Department Case No. 22PB08478

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of Joyce Lee Hatfield, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Cindy Lee Reed, was appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of 444 N. 4th St, 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 proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published October 4, 2022

Cindy Lee Reed

Personal Representative Megan E. Kronsteiner, OSB 076190

Scarborough Mc Neese Oelke & Kilkenny, P.C. 444 N. 4th St Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541.982.5678 mek@smoklaw.com

Published: October 4, October 11 and October 18, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DENNIS R. TENNANT, Deceased Case No. 22PB07911

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paula Tennant 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 Street, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published September 27, 2022.

Paula Tennant

Personal Representative 1210 Rainbow Drive Lakeside, OR 97449 (360) 589-4791

Published: September 27, October 4 and October 11, 2022

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: IVA MAXINE IRWIN, Deceased. Case No: 22PB05426 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the estate of IVA MAXINE IRWIN, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative Brenda Webb at 241 Southview, Jerome, ID 83338, telephone, 208.539.7355 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 lawyers for the personal representative, Robert B. Dugdale, 390 W. 12th Ave., Suite 203, Eugene, OR 97401, telephone 541-687-1718, fax 541-6871723, email dugdaler@aol. com.

Dated this 20th day of September, 2022.

BRENDA WEBB, Personal Representative Robert B. Dugdale, OSB # 740815

Attorney for the Petitioner 390 West 12th Avenue, Suite 203 Eugene, Oregon 97401 Telephone: 541-687-1718

Email: dugdaler@aol.com

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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: LOYD JAMES BOMAR, Deceased. Case No. 22PB07883

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NANCY EATON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of LOYD JAMES BOMAR are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 66642 E Bay Road, Spc. 38, North Bend, OR 97459, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on October 4, 2022. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Nancy Eaton 66642 E Bay Road Spc.38 North Bend, OR 97459 Telephone: 541 808-9139 Email: nancyeaton610@gmail.com

Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Corrigall & McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.co Published: October 4, October 11, October 18 and October 25, 2022

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Notice of Hearing to Declare Dangerous Building Nuisance

The City of Powers will hold a hearing to consider facts and evidence presented regarding the possible nuisance character of several properties within its jurisdiction in order to determine if the buildings are dangerous and require abatement, authorized under Ordinance 126A. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM at the Powers Senior Center, located at 120 Fir Street, Powers, OR 97466. The hearing will also be available for remote attendance via teleconference by calling 1-727-731- 1823 at the date and time of the hearing. At the hearing, property owners and interested parties will have the opportunity to present facts and evidence about the nuisance character (or lack of nuisance characteristics) of the buildings to the City Council for consideration. If the City Council determines that a building is a nuisance, the Council may order abatement and will provide a minimum of 5 days to comply with the order. In the event the building is determined to be dangerous and imminently endangers human life or property, the Police Officer, Fire Chief, or State Fire Marshal may summarily order the building evacuated and closed immediately. The following properties are subject to the hearing:

450 1st Avenue (County Tax #3506601) owned by Timothy W. McLean 430 1st Avenue (County Tax #3506400) owned by Timothy W. McLean 554 2nd Avenue (County Tax #3498000) owned by Alka & Bessie Thornsberry 560 2nd Avenue (County Tax #3498000) owned by Alka & Bessie Thornsberry 381 2nd Avenue (County Tax #1422000) owned by Laura A. & William P. Holland 430 3rd Avenue (County Tax #3502500) owned by Donald E. & John F. Horton 1030 ½ North 2nd Avenue (County Tax #3478002) owned by Donna L. Holland 815 Avenue E (County Tax #3486700) owned by Robert E. Duran

Contact: City Recorder, City of Powers (541) 439-3331

admin@cityofpowers.com

Published: October 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coos Bay will hold a hearing pursuant to Coos Bay Municipal Code 15.20.020 “Substandard Conditions or Defects” for the property located at 872 S 4th St, Coos Bay, Oregon. The hearing will take place on October 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

Published:September 30 and October 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coos Bay will hold a hearing pursuant to Coos Bay Municipal Code 8.10 “Public Nuisances” for the property located at 975 Montgomery Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. The hearing will take place on October 5, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

Published: September 30 and October 4, 2022

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Public Auction Notice

The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5521

The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Unit #56 Jenny Bianche Unit #286 Kelly Reynolds

Starting October 18, 2022, at 9:00 am

Ending October 25, 2022, at 9:00 am

for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office.

All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com

Published: September 30 and October 4, 2022

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NOTICE OF TIMBER SALE

Sealed bids will be received by the Coos County Board of Commissioners at the Owen Building, 201 N Adams, Coquille, Oregon until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Information on the sales and bidding procedure may be found on Coos County’s website at www.co.coos.or.us under Forestry Department, or at our office located at 1309 W Central, Coquille, OR. The County reserves the right to waive minor informalities, to reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public contracting procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. Prospective purchasers are urged to examine all data relevant to these timber sales, including the sealed bid procedure, and contract form. For more information phone 541-396-7750 or 541-3967751.

Lance Morgan Coos County Forester Published: September 27, and October 4, 2022

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Public Auction Notice/ Foreclosure sale

Richey, Paula: Unit B022 Auction Date: 10/15/2022 @ 10 am

Location of sale: By The Dunes RV Storage, LLC At 69088 Wildwood RD, North Bend, OR 97459

Please call day of auction to confirm auction is still proceeding 541-756-7755

Published: September 30 and October 4, 2022

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-22-938660RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, DALE HARLON, UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary,

dated 7/17/2012, recorded 8/1/2012, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/- reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/- instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2012 6271 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 13209 / 23-12-07CB- 01600 7545401 / 23-12-07-CB- 02401 PARCEL A BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED EAST 578.18 FEET FROM THE IRON PIPE AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION AND SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE LAKESIDE-EEL LAKE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 16° 43’ EAST 135.42 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 86° 11’ EAST 287.67 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 86° 11’ EAST 191.45 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 3° 49’ EAST 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 86° 11’ WEST 191.45 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 3° 49’ WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT, BEING IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. EXCEPT THE WEST 60 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, ROYAL ACRES SECOND ADDITION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7; TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, SAID CORNER BEING A ONE INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 1° 27’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN

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ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE SOUTH 87° 43’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 95.00 FEET TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN ALUMIUM CAP; THENCE SOUTH 87° 43’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 35.00 TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE NORTH 0° 16’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87° 44’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 131.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 555 KINGS AVE, LAKESIDE, OR 97449 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $6,950.64 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $105,394.42 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to- day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable,

Opinion: Facts on Climate and Hurricanes are Blowing in the Wind

By Bjorn LomBorg InsideSources.com

We are exposed to an ever-increasing torrent of alarming climate news, with pictures of extreme weath er events and destruction delivered on an hourly basis. We should still pay atten tion — clearly, the warnings on Hurricane Ian need to be heard.

But it doesn’t mean hurri canes are battering American coasts more frequently, as is often implied or outright claimed. Instead, the torrent of news is mainly caused by the CNN effect — many more cameras now cap ture every catastrophe and replay it 24/7. To make good policies, we need to look at long-term data.

Much of the best data comes from the United States. And despite what you may hear over and again, Atlantic hurricanes are not becoming more frequent. In fact, the frequency of hurri canes making landfall in the continental United States has declined slightly since 1900.

Airplanes and satellites have dramatically increased the number of storms scien tists can spot at sea today. That is why the frequency of landfall hurricanes, reliably documented back to 1900, is a better statistic than the total number of Atlantic hurri canes.

And there aren’t more powerful hurricanes, either. The frequency of Category 3 and above hurricanes making

landfall since 1900 is also trending slightly down. Al though you hear much about hurricanes getting stronger, a study in the journal Nature finds that the increases are “not part of a century-scale increase, but a recovery from a deep minimum in the 1960s–1980s.”

Although data for the rest of the world is less extensive, we see the same picture. The best reconstruction from 1950 to 2020 shows no significant increase for all or major hurricane frequency.

Images of hurricane devastation abound, but remember that development and population along shores, especially in the United States, has expanded dramat ically over the last century.

Many more people live in the paths of these destructive storms compared to even a few decades ago. Florida had less than 600,000 houses in 1940 — today, that number is 17 times higher, at more than 10 million.

But better infrastructure, fed by improved technology and wealth, does more to pro tect lives and property than cutting carbon emissions.

Today, hurricanes worldwide cause damage worth 0.04 percent of the global gross domestic product. And even accounting for the recent esti mate by the U.N. Intergov ernmental Panel on Climate Change that the proportion of strong hurricanes will increase, the destruction dealt by these storms is still pro jected by a study in Nature to

drop to 0.02 percent of global GDP in 2100 as the world economy gets richer, making infrastructure more resilient.

Even if we could entirely eliminate climate change (which we, of course, can’t), it would only slightly speed up that decrease to hit 0.01 percent in 2100.

The best long-term data on hurricanes hitting the United States shows a decline, even for strong hurricanes. And with or without emissions cuts, the world is becoming more resilient to hurricanes.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Bjorn Lomborg is president of the Copenhagen Consensus and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. His latest book is “False Alarm — How Climate Change Panic Costs Us Trillions, Hurts the Poor, and Fails to Fix the Planet.” He wrote this for InsideSourc es.com.

those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 2/1/- 2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 1/12/2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any

other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest DALE HARLON 555 KINGS AVE LAKESIDE, OR 97449 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 855 238-5118 or Login to: https:// www.xome.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real

property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR- 22938660-RM Dated: 8/25/2022

Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0180652 9/27/2022 10/4/2022 10/11/- 2022 10/18/2022

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Merkley, Wyden announce federal investment of $6.8 million to improve wildfire resiliency in Oregon

Oregon’s U.S. Sena tors Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden recenty announced $6.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law fund ing for wildfire prevention projects in Oregon on 49,039 acres of land across the state. The additional funding is intended to help complete fuels treatments on nearly 2 million acres nationwide this fiscal year, a substantial increase over the last year’s fiscal year.

“As Oregon’s wildfire sea sons grow longer and hotter, they are a stark reminder of how important resilient forests are to protecting our communities,” said Merkley. “This funding will support new and existing projects in tended to help thin Oregon’s overgrown forests, support better ecosystems, reduce the threat of severe wildfires,

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Evoy said they couldn’t parse out exactly how much wildfire smoke individual workers were exposed to, or what was in that smoke, be cause of shifting winds and changes in what was burning at any given time.

“The way things stand now, wildfires are only going to increase in frequency and duration in Oregon and in the West, so the more we can

and create more jobs. I’ll continue to do all I can to ensure Oregon receives the funding needed to promote and support healthy forests to keep our communities safe before, during, and after wildfire season.”

“With firefighters still bat tling blazes throughout our state at the end of September, the need for wildfire pre vention work is clearly top priority business for Oregon communities,” Wyden said. “This federal investment in forest resiliency will help to achieve that goal of reducing wildfire risks by employing Oregonians to attack the fuels that accelerate these destructive blazes. And I’m going to keep pressing federal agencies to use recent funding increases I worked to include in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for the

do to understand the risks to our outdoor workers who are going to be experiencing these climate effects first, the better off those workers are going to be in protect ing their health and staying productive,” Evoy said.

Just this summer, Ore gon’s Occupational Safety and Health division adopted new standards regarding wildfire and excessive heat stress. Employers are now required by law to provide workers with shade areas

comprehensive strategy needed so urgently to ad dress wildfire prevention and firefighter shortages.”

Merkley, as Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Wyden, as a senior member of the Energy and Natural Resourc es Committee, secured these investments in wildland fire management in the Biparti san Infrastructure Law. The funding is targeted to in crease fuels treatment in ar eas with high wildfire hazard potential, helping to protect homes and businesses in the wildland-urban interface and public drinking water. These efforts will promote climate resiliency across landscapes and communities, and will employ Tribal members, youth, and veterans.

when the heat index exceeds 80 degrees, along with access to drinking water, a specific work-rest schedule and sev eral other safety measures. A coalition of Oregon business groups are suing the state over these new rules, which were praised by worker advocacy groups.

Other co-authors on the OSU study included Perry Hystad and Harold Bae, both in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

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