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Chief, captain retire from North Bend police

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

In a major shakeup at the North Bend Police Department, the top two officers in the depart-

ment announced their retirements Tuesday.

Police Chief Robert Kappelman and Captain Curt Bennett sent letters to the city administrator and city council Tuesday

announcing they were retiring as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Kappelman’s letter simply said, “Effective today’s date, October 6, 2021, at 5 p.m., I will be retiring from my position as

your chief of police.”

Bennett sent a similar letter to the city administrator and council before releasing a statement later in the day. In the statement, Bennett said he loved working

for the police department from the last 29 years.

“Anyone who knows me knows that serving as a police Please see Police, Page A3

Fire gives firefighters a chance to prepare

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A massive fire broke out Saturday morning at an old church on Madison Street, but this time there was no panic, no rush from responding firefighters and no push to move away throngs of people who came to watch.

The fire destroyed the old church building, but that was the plan all along. The building was recently purchased by the Coos Bay School District, and the district donated the building to be burned as a training tool for local firefighters.

Coos Bay Battalion Chief Jeff Adkins said having the opportunity to burn the building was a valuable training tool for the department. With more than 90 percent of all calls related to medical issues, firefighters rarely see actual fires.

"It is huge," Adkins said. "We can do all kinds of training simulations. To actually see it is a big Please see Fire, Page A12

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A pair of Coos Bay firefighters keep a close eye on a blaze that was intentionally set to give local firefighters an opportunity to train in a real-life situation. The fire was especially beneficial to young firefighters who volunteer while training at Southwestern Oregon Community College.

NB board gets look at elementary issues Webinar

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By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

Weeks before voters in North Bend School District will decide on a $48.3 million bond package, members of the school board got a firsthand look at the needs of the schools.

Board members were invited to tour the four schools in the district, starting with the two elementary schools - Hillcrest Elementary and North Bay Elementary.

At Hillcrest Elementary, the oldest school in the district, the needs are apparent. With no room in the school, items are being stored in the hall, chairs and other items fill the stage in the gym and classes are being held in the gym.

The school district recently purchased two portable buildings for the school, which will open to students this month. That should enable the district to address some of the overcrowding, but it won't fix many of the problems.

The main entrance to the school is currently locked be-

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An online panel discussion, hosted by Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition Thursday, Sept. 30, discussed human impact on Oregon coastal landscapes. Moderators discussed how the coast has been transformed by human impact over the course of history to present day.

William Robbins, a professor of history from Oregon State University, discussed how market-related values reshaped the ecology and Photo by David Rupkalvis/The World

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Due to overcrowding issues at Hillcrest Elementary, some students are doing specialty work inside the gymnasium.

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cause there is no other way to control access to and from the building.

Superintendent Kevin Bogatin said if the bond is approved, the front entrance will be rebuilt to take guests through the office before they enter the main school.

The bond will also revamp space currently being used as the nurses' office because the area is too small and not suitable if more than one student is ill. During COVID, the school took away a staff room to create an isolation area for students who test positive for COVID. "We've temporarily made a place that has a restroom, so it's OK," Bogatin said. "This whole area would be remodeled to make it safer for kids and staff."

Bogatin said the school also has major HVAC issues, with one of the two boilers used for heating completely offline. The bond money would fix the HVAC issues and would also address issues like adding an elevator to the second flood for disabled children, replacing locks on classroom doors that currently only lock from the outside, increasing the size of the library and adding more classroom space.

Hillcrest was built for 200 to 300 students and now has more than 500.

That leads to overcrowding in class and other places. One of the big issues is parking and vehicle movement before and after

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school.

"Is there some other way to rethink this for end of day," Bogatin asked. "To get this to be more functionable."

Hillcrest also has issues with the cafeteria, which was designed for half the students who currently attend school.

"Our cafeteria is pretty small," Bogatin said.

"You'll see coolers and freezers in weird spaces because they don't have room for it."

Bogatin said there will be major improvements of the school, but stopped short of details. In fact, the details are not known yet.

"We don't spend the money to know what it will look like until the bond passes," Bogatin said. "If it passes, we'll start working with our architect. You can see the need that exists.

Some other people will figure out what we'll do."

Across the district at North Bay Elementary, space is not a problem.

North Bay was originally built as a middle school, so it is much larger. But the school is still largely outdated and has some similar issues as Hillcrest.

The front entrance does not control who comes in and out, which will change if the bond is approved.

The heating system is original to the school and hot water is forced to old boilers in each classroom.

Flooring, lighting and all the windows are also outdated and need to be upgraded.

Like Hillcrest, the classroom doors also need updated locks for safety and security.

If the bond passes,

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The stage inside the Hillcrest Elementary gym is being used to store chairs and extra equipment due to a lack of storage in the school. Below, North Bend Superintendent Kevin Bogatin talks to school board members about safety improvements that could be made at the entrance to North Bay Elementary. two classrooms will be renovated for the Pre-K program and the district will upgrade parking and sidewalks.

Ballots for the school district bond election will be mailed out next week, and Election Day is November 2.

Ballots can be mailed back for free or can be dropped off at any ballot drop box in the county.

Tuesday: A look at North Bend Junior High and North Bend High School.

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Tara Miller A lot of words can be used to describe Tara Miller - entrepreneurial, successful, outgoing, enthusiastic - but perhaps the most fitting adjective is motivated.

Miller grew up in a family of real estate investors and developers, learning the in’s and out’s of the real estate industry…lessons that continue to pay off to this day.

“I’ve been around real estate my whole life. It’s all we talked about at the dinner table” she says.

As a young girl, Tara had a unique eye for interior design and for staging properties. That eye made her parents and her families’ clients a lot of money. She said as far back as she can remember she would help pick out carpet, tile, paint, etc. She helped stage & design numerous types of properties.

“It made a difference in them getting marketed, rented and sold for top dollar” Tara says. “It still does, even in our crazy market.”

At the age of 14, Tara had a great eye for design.

She not only continued to choose various design elements for properties, she also began to make custom floral arrangements for extra spending money.

For many years, she did interior design projects on the side, proudly focusing on raising her three young children. When she became a single mother, she worked hard using her design skills to build her design company in order to support her family.

“That was pretty much all I knew and it really took off,” Tara says. “I’m grateful for the experience & hard work ethic that I had at such a young age.”

Thirteen years ago, she moved to Oregon. Since then, Tara & Tarabell’s Interior Designs have done projects not only in Colorado & Oregon but numerous other states & countries. One of

her craziest jobs was remodeling a hotel in the rainforest of Costa Rica. She has also had a home staging business that she ran at night when she wasn’t working during the day. This woman never sleeps!

Tara has designed residential homes, commercial properties and hotels. She has also been hired to design carpet and furniture for companies that loved her ideas.

Tara is also an accomplished Interior Designer.

Her omplimentary property staging is an added value to her clients.

She became the best in one field, but for Tara that wasn’t enough. After moving to the Coos Bay area, Miller began to hear client after client with a similar request: ”I had numerous clients ask me to help them find homes or investment properties & then help remodel/design them.

For years my mom had suggested I do the same thing. I already knew a lot about real estate & investing so I thought that combining my design skills with real estate would be a great way to help my clients!”

Now, a licensed agent with Pacific Properties, Miller brings her unique skillset to the red-hot real estate industry & even stages properties for her clients as a complimentary service. Her clients, Charlie & Sharon Waterman say “We have used Tara Miller, Pacific Properties, to purchase several properties. She is warm, friendly and easy to work with. She listened to our needs and sent multiple listings that met our criteria. When we found a listing we were interested in, she made an appointment immediately to view the property. When we needed extra information, she provided that. Closing went smoothly on both properties. Tara was a joy to work with.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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North Bend celebrates Fire Prevention Week

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North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke joined members of the North Bend Fire Department and Sparky to proclaim the week of October 3-9 as Fire Prevention Week. Engelke praised the men and women who make up the fire department for the work they do throughout the year. Fire Chief Jim Brown said a lot of the traditional events held during the week would be canceled due to COVID-19, but Miss Flame competition at North Bend High School was expected to continue.

October is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon Nationally and in Oregon, firefighters respond each year to structure fires that injure or kill people where the smoke alarm is not functioning or is miss-

ing altogether. Residents understanding the sounds their smoke alarms make and what actions they can take to protect themselves can make all the differ-

ence. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms make different beeps and chirping noises to let us know that maintenance is needed.

Everyone needs to know

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the most difficult decisions I have made, I know that it is time for me to start the next chapter. I leave knowing that I have earned the respect of my fellow department members. Likewise, I have unwavering support for the North Bend Police Officers’ Association and for Chief Kappelman. I sincerely hope that our elected leaders do not dismiss serious concerns recently raised and brought to their attention.”

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confirmed the two letters were received but declined to say anything else at this time.

The retirement letters came two weeks after the North Bend City Council voted unanimously to look for an outside consultant to do a complete review of the police department.

The review will continue despite the retirements.

The city of North Bend said they would have more information to release in the coming days.

increased production escalated disturbances in coastal areas, including landslides and erosion. Estuaries filled over time for commercial development.

Scott Burns, professor of geology at Portland State University, discussed forestry practices and their impact on the slopes of the mountains and the sediment in the streams.

The coast is continuously moving from the Cascadia Subduction Zone, causing erosion, Burns said. Landslide sediments go into the streams. Sediment from rivers will move back and forth between headlands.

Burns said there is extensive erosion because of logging. Now, forest practices say loggers cannot log areas that are highly prone to landslides. Along the coastline, there is a better understanding of sediment movement.

As climate is warming with increased storms, there will be more landslides and sediment movement, Burns added.

Congress passed the National Landslide Hazard Map and are commissioning all landslides to be mapped.

With time, we will know what the problematic areas are.

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officer in North Bend was what God called me to and what I was privileged to do,” Bennett said. “I am extremely proud that, throughout my entire career, I have served this community with honor, compassion, and integrity.

While deciding to retire from the North Bend Police Department was one of

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landscape of the coastal environment. This began with the Europeans’ presence becoming dominant around 170 years ago.

“On the Oregon Coast especially, there is a plethora of language groups and tribal peoples,” Robbins said. “It's that indigenous world that was relatively stable that was abruptly disrupted beginning in 1800 but especially in 1830s and 1840s.”

The reoccurring malaria epidemics, around 1830, were devastating to Native Americans along the lower Columbia River, in the Willamette Valley and in the villages on Oregon’s coastal estuaries, Robbins said. Around 90 percent of the indigenous population was killed from 1830 to 1833.

The Euro-Americans brought values of trade.

In the 1840s through the 1880s, systematic changes were brought to the valley and coastal regions.

Euro-Americans realized the market value of fish and timber. This led to the development of the lumber business. Saw mills were established to capitalize on timber.

“Nothing was more disruptive to weaken systems in the coast range than logging,” Robbins said. “This was especially true with the advances in technology.”

Robbins said the steam donkey, a steam-powered engine, quickened the pace of logging and increased production. He said this

what each noise means and what actions you should take to keep your alarms in safe working order.

According to the tenyear data collected from the Oregon Fire Service for the National Fire Reporting System, 250 people have died, and more than 1,400 have been injured in structure fires.

In addition, out of the structure fires reported since 2011, over 1,400 incidents reported smoke

alarms missing, without adequate power, or disabled. Statistics from the past year show a working smoke alarm in 42% of the structures fires across the state, and 14% of the incidents report no smoke alarm at all.

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms are good at telling us what they need.

We just have to listen.

• One chirp or beep means there is an issue with the alarm getting

power.

• Recurring beeps or three beeps in a row is the smoke alarm telling you it needs to be replaced.

• If you noticed your smoke alarm is only activated when you’re cooking or using your shower, it might need to be moved to a better location.

• If your smoke alarm is beeping continuously, get low, use your family escape route, and call 911 from a safe place outside.

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Please don’t pet the wildlife

By Kelsey Wellington

“I can’t believe that person is getting that close.”

Just off the road stands a bull elk — a 700-pound animal with three-foot tall antlers — and a woman is standing not even four feet away from it. All it would take is for the elk to make one sudden swing of its head and the woman would be hospitalized.

“Here we go again,” I say, rolling my eyes. Then I hop out of the van, instructing my clients to wait here while I try to handle the situation.

I work as a privately contracted guide to lead visitors on wildlife and geology tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Leaning on my wildlife biology degree and six years of living in the Rocky Mountain West, I educate clients about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. At 22 million acres, it’s the largest nearly intact temperate ecosystem on earth. Almost all plants and animals that existed prior to human presence in North America still exist here today. So people flock here from all over the world to see wildlife as it is truly meant to be — wild.

“Excuse me!” I shout from the roadside, trying to get the woman’s attention.

“Please back up!”

She doesn’t even flinch.

I try again. “Excuse me, woman in the white top and white hat! Please give this animal at least 75 feet of space!”

She still ignores me.

Although I do not have the authority that comes with being a park ranger, I do have George N. Wallace’s advice in his paper, Authority of the Resource. He says the average person can claim the power to confront someone whose behavior harms the environment or the public’s ability to pursue recreational activities in that environment. If, for example, you see someone approaching wildlife too closely, you can speak up.

Far too many times this summer, I’ve had to speak up. In May, Grand Teton National Park recorded over 360,000 visitors, a 30% increase from May 2019. In July, Yellowstone had over a million visitors, a record. There’s a rule of thumb: more people mean more opportunities for them to get into trouble with wildlife.

Because some of these visitors were traveling to wild places for the first time, things sometimes went south quickly. Yet most rule-breakers were lucky enough to walk away unscathed; few even recognized the danger they were in.

But it’s heartbreaking to watch elk or bears become agitated by human ignorance. It is even more heartbreaking to know that these instances will only increase as more people visit these national parks. Wildlife may change their behavior,

Letters to the Editor Kelsey Wellington heading farther into the backcountry and therefore farther from view.

I love my job. I love driving around these two magnificent national parks and watching animals live their lives every day.

Hearing the mating call of a bull elk echo through the valley at sunrise is nothing short of magical. Watching grizzly bears dig for food in preparation for hibernation never gets old.

Because these are experiences I want everyone to share, here are some tips for visitors: Know the wildlife-viewing regulations of the area you visit. National parks require you to stay 25 yards away from most wildlife and 100 yards away from predators.

Check relevant websites before you travel.

Follow the instructions of authority figures. Often, this will be a park or forest ranger stationed in wildlife hotspots.

Don’t block the road.

Please do not stop in the middle of the road! And turn your car off so everyone can enjoy the silence.

Book a wildlife-viewing tour. While no wildlife guide will ever guarantee an animal sighting, experts know their stuff and will keep you — and the animals — safe.

Carry binoculars. This is an incredible tool for viewing wildlife from a distance. I never leave home without my pair.

Become an authority for the resource. Speak up if you see someone breaking the rules, and don’t be discouraged if you get a nasty response. You have the right to protect everyone’s access to nature.

When I return to the van after the woman finally returned to her car, my clients immediately begin expressing their disbelief.

“I’ve heard stories and seen videos of people acting like that,” one woman says, “but to see it first-hand is something else entirely.”

“You’d think people would know better,” says another.

You’d think.

Kelsey Wellington is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She works as a private guide in Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.

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Am I the only one?

I have had a lot time reflecting these last few days especially with all the drama happening in Salem over the redistricting. The reflection has brought me to a question that I kept coming back to, over and over again; Am I the only one that thinks we just are not doing it right here in Salem?

The whirlwind of negotiations, the back and forth bickering, the pandering, the "save my district" mentality has really been dominant. The partisanship divide in America and in Oregon is at an all-time high, just go ask the fastest growing party in Oregon - nonaffiliated voters. People have chosen not to side with either party in a faster pace today than before and I can see why. They don’t feel at home with the extremes of either party.

I am often told that I am too conservative, too liberal, too moderate, to right-wing... you get it. It’s all over the emails I receive. This is where I really stand; Less government is better (generally), taxes should not be regressive, personal liberties are vital, we should invest in people, and the more local the better - pretty much on about everything but national defense.

I am a coastal resident focusing on the Coast first but also a Republican. During redistricting, I did not ask for this area or that area to benefit my re-election campaign in a few years. Instead, I advocated for a coastal area of like interests for Senate District 5.

I will support any effort that puts the process of redistricting in the hands of Oregonians (a truly independent body) not dependent on the outcome of the decision by elected officials. Just a group of people with diverse backgrounds, that can objectively (at least better than we can) see what fits right. 14 other states figured it out and they seem to be working well with it.

I can't be the only one, can I? Dick Anderson State Senator A legendary voice is gone On Monday, well-known former local broadcaster and newsman David Walker passed away.

Though he stepped up to the "mother" station at KVAL several years ago, those of us in the Bay Area will always remember him as a friend, journalist, television broadcaster, radio voice, local sports broadcaster, philanthropist and a caring member of the community.

He was a great radio voice when I was a student at NBHS, and always a favorite anchor back when our community had daily local television news broadcasts.

Losing Mr. Walker is like another era coming to an end. One of the last of the regional old guard is gone in television broadcasting. And we can never replace him.

And we will probably never see news delivered to us in the same way again, particularly on television.

Rest in peace, David. We will miss you.

Nick Richards North Bend NB School Board: Reject Resolution 2021-11 Critical Race Theory. It has been the hot topic in the area lately, despite appearing nowhere in any local school district. It's like a specter haunting the minds of racists. Right-wing individuals and groups have simply conflated anything to do with equity, systemic racism or any honest U.S. history curriculum with "Critical Race Theory" and have jumped at the chance to draft a resolution banning it outright while making poor lip

service towards condemning racism.

Resolution 2021-11 - promoted by a radio host that has defended blackface, used racial slurs towards indigenous people and proudly broadcasts from a building named after a klansman - seeks to ban Critical Race Theory but the real purpose is the last line: "This replaces Resolution 2020-09." That was the Board Equity Resolution from exactly one year ago. That resolution not only condemned racism, but acknowledged the history of systemic racism in the U.S. and committed the school district to anti-racism and equity. It was a beautiful piece of progress.

Resolution 2021-11 does not have that same verbiage and does more to disregard and dilute racism than oppose it. Resolution 2021-11 is not necessary as Resolution 2020-09 already condemned racism and Critical Race Theory is not being taught. This is a campaign of racist fearmongering by the right-wing zeitgeist in this county to counteract any progress of the last year.

The North Bend School District should not pass or revise Resolution 2021-11 at all. They should reject it entirely and uphold and maintain Resolution 2020-09 as well as the crucially important values of anti-racism and equity. Folks should submit written comments to the North Bend School Board on this if they want to uphold anti-racism and equity. Also, North Bend School Board members have expressed that some have felt uncomfortable in the diversity trainings or learning about racism.

Good, you need to feel that uncomfortability. Imagine how racism has felt like for those it has been purveyed against throughout our history. Facing history is uncomfortable, but trudging through the uncomfortability is absolutely necessary.

Kamryn Stringfield Coos Bay My flags I am a white male American and am a father of two.

My children fill my world with love and joy. I have friends of every ethnicity witch I love dearly, I coach kids sports and volunteer my time to public functions, with the desire to help my community In my yard you will find an American flag that I hold dear to my heart. You will also find a Confederate flag, which reminds me of a terrible war that Americans fought on this land. It also reminds me of a great man that died with his union blues on, leaving his widow and children behind because he chose to fight for freedom. It reminds me to never forget our past.

There's a flag that explains my dislike for our current president. It’s my opinion and is just that, "my opinion." I have a black labs flag that flies high on my flag pole, my companion dog, my friend and just a good dog. I think he makes me a better person. Any person that has ever had a lab has to understand that. The last flag is a image of a AR-14. It represents the 30/30 my dad gave me when I was 14. I believe in the right to bear arms and I want the ability to protect my family and friends. I don't own aAr14, but I couldn't find a flag with an image of a 30/30. So it's silly, but my flags all mean something to me and they represent who I am.

If u see them and see something else, well now that's u seeing what you want to see and that's who you are inside. Now you all know what's in my heart and what my flags mean to me.

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OBITUARIES Mary Adele “Molly” Auer

Rhoda Beauchemin

February 4, 1922 – September 21, 2021

“It startles me to think my hands create an image of defeat or glory. It wrings my heart.” Excerpt from poem “Miss Plum”,

by Mary A. Auer.

Artist, mother, nurse,

and poet. She died on the evening of September 21, 2021, in Medford, Oregon.

Molly was the daughter of Dell and Nora (Cunniff) Rhodes, and grew up in the Englewood neighborhood of Marshfield, Oregon. She graduated from Marshfield High School and obtained her associates and nursing degrees from University of Portland nursing program. She served about 2 months as a lieutenant in the Army medical corps, and never got over seeing and caring for some of the survivors of the Bataan Death March.

After demobilization,

she returned to Coos Bay where she met her future husband, Carl Auer. Molly and Carl lived, worked and raised their children in Lakeside and Coos Bay. Molly had a deep capacity for wonder and joy. She loved life, wine, food, creating things, reading, and being with family. She was a member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church for most of her life. She had eight children and is survived by Bill Auer, Steve Auer, Sue Auer, Mike Auer, Joanne Estabrook and Mary Moo. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, as well as many great-grandchildren.

Jack L Lakey April 7 1925-September 11 2021

World War II and Korean War Veteran.

Jack married Ora “Babe” Swearengine in 1949, with whom he had 4 children.

His passions included hunting, fishing, golfing and being in the great outdoors. He was a member of the Coos Bay Hell Divers, a salvage recovery diver for the North Bend Police Department and a volunteer firefighter for the Coos Bay Fire

Department. He worked as a logger in the area. Also worked for Weyerhaeuser in their saw mill. He was a purchasing agent for Menasha North Bend until 1966 then moved to Reedsport and worked for International Paper Co. until retirement. He also was an owner of Bluefin Charters in Winchester Bay, Oregon.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Babe Lakey;

sons, Joe “Scot” and Tony Lakey. Surviving children are Lana Lakey of Houston, TX, Dave Lakey of Camas, WA and daughter-in-law and care giver, Rhonda Lakey of Lakeside, OR. Jack was loved by many, including grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial service to be held at Tugman State Park on October 23, 2021 at 1:00pm.

SERVICE NOTICES A memorial service for Dorothy Marie (Mayse) Clarke of Bandon, will be held at Bullards Beach State Park. Please join the family on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 2:00 pm at the East gazebo across from the Bullards boat launch.

Submit Obituaties, Death Notices & Service Notices online at the worldlink.com

A Celebration of life for Robert John Meichsner will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend, OR 97459.

A Celebration of life for Nancy Richards Smith, 80, of Chiliquin, OR will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Sumner Community Church, 95099 Stevens Ln, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

DEATH NOTICES Jeffrey Kerker, 74, of Bandon, died October 1, 2021 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Taylor Massei, 20. of Bandon, died September 30, 2021 in Bandon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Judy King, 83, of Myrtle Point, died October 1, 2021 in Springfield.

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service-Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524.

Willie Allen Crenshaw, 91, of Coos Bay, passed away October 3,2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

Audrey Y. Garner, 85, of Coos Bay, passed away October 1, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com Ronald James Pincombe, 59, of Coos Bay, passed away October 3, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

John Bowman Harp, 78, of Coos Bay, passed away October 1, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com James “Jim” Carr Beam, 77, of Coos Bay, passed away September 18, 2021 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

Rhoda Beauchemin, a caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all, quietly passed from this world on September 29th at the age of 95 in her care facility in McMinnville, Oregon. A Funeral Mass and liturgy will be held on October 15, 2021 beginning 11:00AM at St. James Catholic Church, 1145 NE 1st Street, McMinnville, Oregon. An outdoor reception commemorating her life will be held for all family and friends immediately following the funeral at Youngberg Hill Inn & Winery, McMinnville, Oregon. In the ensuing near future, a commemorative plaque will be placed beside her husband’s at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Coos Bay, Oregon.

Rhoda was born at home to parents Marie and Herman in Marshfield, Oregon. She was their only child, but lost her beloved mother at the early age of nine. She prospered during her schooling years and graduated from Marshfield High School, where her academic abilities earned her the position of Senior Class Secretary.

She married her high school sweetheart, Bernard “Babe” Beauchemin in North Bend, Oregon as World War II warfare was ending and he was soon to be honorably discharged from his military obligations in the Army Air Corps. They made their home in Coos Bay, where they began a family and remained for 56 years.

Her early work years were spent as a secretary for insurance adjuster and longtime local lawyer, Jim Frame. Upon the demise of her father, Herman, she and her husband Babe

assumed operations of the family’s 7th Street Grocery Store. The store continued serving as a neighborhood market and soda fountain, having acquired the nicknamed “Herman’s” by students of the nearby high school. After a seven year period, the grocery store property was sold to the School District and was incorporated into an athletic field complex. After this time, Babe continued pursuing his long career with Weyerhaeuser Company in earnest and Rhoda focused efforts on working part-time for the School District, assisting with numerous community activities and returning to her educational goals.

Rhoda’s many community related pursuits reflected her diverse interests: She was an active member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Coos Bay for 69 years. Her membership for 30 years in the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) helped women to advance their educational goals by her participation on the scholarship committee.

Rhoda spent many years assisting with the local Smart Reading program, inspiring young students by reading, sharing and enjoying books.

She volunteered time with the Friends of Shore Acres in the Shore Acres State Park Information and Gift Center, located in the beautiful botanical gardens there. Her interest in regional music events inspired her to host complementary lodging for Oregon Coast Musical Festival musicians. Rhoda also found gratifying her time with the Committee on Human Values and Sexuality promoting healthy and purposeful lives. In more recent years, she was associated with The Mercy Community, a Catholic ministry supporting healthy lives, family values and well connected communities.

Unusual for the time and at age of 58, Rhoda earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in General Studies from Eastern Oregon State College through external programs and through direct correspondence. This occurring after already receiving an Associate Degree from Southwestern

Oregon Community College two years prior.

Rhoda was proceeded in death by her husband Babe Beauchemin. She is survived by her 6 children, their spouses and extended families. Her daughters and their spouses are: Janet and Albert Matson, Renee and Tom White, and Rachelle and Rory McClellan. Her sons and their spouses include: James and Barbara Beauchemin, Robert “Bob” and Elizabeth Beauchemin and son Thomas Beauchemin.

Rhoda is also survived by twelve grandchildren, several with spouse, they are: Jeff Matson, Kevin Matson and Sarah Mongue, Evan White and Priya Wilson, Carissa and Marcus Messenger, Sean and Maayan McClellan, Kaitlin and Alan Orcutt, Tyson Beauchemin, Ness Beauchemin, Lauren Beauchemin, Hannah Beauchemin, Garret and Katelyn Beauchemin, and Grant Beauchemin. Also, of importance in later years, Rhoda had a special friendship with the late Richard “Buck” Buchanan of North Bend, Oregon.

Rhoda was always a welcoming outgoing person, easily establishing new friendships, participating in diverse travel and seeking rewarding activities.

In midlife, she and her husband took up backpacking with friends and family. Their extensive backpacking trips took them along routes on the Oregon Coast Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, into the Cascades, the Siskiyou Mountains and along the Rouge River. In retirement, she and Babe traveled throughout the United States, toured southern regions of Canada, spent extended time in Mexico, toured western National Parks and vacationed in Hawaii. Later in life, Rhoda was able to travel to multiple destinations in Europe and enjoy several cruise ship tours as well.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Saint Monica’s Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 or P.E.O. Chapter FM, P.O. Box 275, Allegany, Oregon 97407

DEAR ABBY By Abigail Van Buren STEPMOM IRKED BY HUSBAND'S NICKNAMES FOR GROWN KIDS

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married for 10 years.

This is a second marriage for both of us.

We don't have children together, but my husband has grown daughters in their 50s from a previous marriage. Generally, we have good relationships with each other.

My problem is, my husband still calls -- and refers to -- his daughters by their childhood nicknames, "Peanut" and "Poopsie." They reciprocate by calling him by silly names instead of "Dad" or "Father." Seeing these adult women reverting to childhood drives me up a wall. They talk and act like little girls and use baby talk with each other, too.

I have shared with my husband more than once that this "innocent" nickname game keeps his daughters stuck in old childhood patterns, while keeping other family members out of the conversation.

How would you suggest I handle this? -FEELING LIKE AN OUTSIDER DEAR "OUTSIDER": Because you have shared with your husband "more than once" that you feel sidelined when his daughters do this, and nothing has changed, try this: Arrange to visit with friends or schedule an activity you enjoy while your husband's "girls" visit their daddy. If you do, it may be less frustrating than trying to change them.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been happily married (with some ups and downs) for 30 years. We are in our 50s and have two grown children. We enjoy an active love life except for one thing. He refuses to kiss me passionately before or during lovemaking. When I met him 35 years ago, he was the best kisser!

Kissing helps me to get in the mood, but he says we're "too old" for that.

I have talked to him about it, to no avail. My first thought was that my breath was bad, but he assured me it wasn't. Is this normal? Am I asking too much? When we're watching a movie together, I will say to him when the actors kiss, "They're doing it, why can't we?" and he rolls his eyes. Should I let this go, as it seems like such a small issue? -- KISSED OFF IN MONTANA DEAR KISSED OFF: Considerate couples who love each other want to give each other pleasure. That your husband would withhold something you have told him you need to enhance your intimacy is selfish. I do not think you should "let this go," because if you would write to me about it, it ISN'T a small issue. If he can't explain his change in behavior to you, he should explain it WITH you -- in the office of a marriage and family therapist.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 45 years, but the love of my life is now in a memory care facility because of Alzheimer's. We have always sent out greeting cards during the holidays. I'm now wondering how I should sign them this year -- with both our names as usual or just my own?

-- WONDERING IN SAN DIEGO DEAR WONDERING: I vote for sending the cards out with both of your names. There will come a time when you send them from just yourself, but until his passing, his name should be included. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.

DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Mary Richards Scholarships Awarded by Southern Coos Health Recipients Will Use Funds to Further Careers in Health Care

Corps, which would enable her to volunteer during a disaster. As she gains experience, she hopes to join the Peace Corps to help wherever there is a need. Following the Peace Corps, Jennings plans to return to Bandon to open her own practice.

“Through my two years of health care experience, I have learned to utilize my compassion and care for others by putting it into my efforts at the workplace,” Jennings wrote in her application.

Jennifer Parker works as a Physical Therapy Assistant at Southwest Physical Therapy and also at Southern Coos Hospital as a health screener. She is pursuing her Doctorate of Education in Health Professions to attain her many goals, amongst which are continuing to work in physical therapy, but also to do research and teach in the community. She hopes to eventually start a local physical therapy educational program.

In addition to teaching, Parker envisions organizing programs focusing on activities and education for senior citizens in the community.

“I would like to become a community leader, advocate for health and wellness, and a positive role model for young women,” Parker wrote in her application.

Caitlin Rowley has worked at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center since 2020, first as a health screener and currently as a CNAII with the Med/Surg Department. Rowley’s goals are to become a med/surg nurse and a home health nurse. She hopes to help other nursing aides become certified and eventually would like to open a low-cost clinic for the community.

“I will use this scholarship to do good in the community by helping staff hospital and longterm care facilities by educating people,” Rowley wrote in her application. “This will be an amazing opportunity for me to be able to give back to people ... because helping people is why I became a nursing aide.”

Natalie Vincent works at North Bend Medical Center as a Medical Assistant in the Women’s Health Department and previously worked at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center as a health screener. She is also attending college full time.

Her career goals are to obtain her nursing degree from Southwestern Oregon Community College and start working in a hospital to gain experience. Her dream is to become a pediatric nurse but she is open to wherever her passions lead her in the medical field, including eventually becoming a nurse practitioner.

“I have really learned in my current position how much I care about patients and how much I love patient care,” Vincent said.

“I also have plans of staying local and working in our community later on.”

About Mary Richards Mary Richards was a longtime member of the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Auxiliary. She worked for much of her career at Harbor Lights Middle School. When she passed away, she instructed her family to devote any donations to be given to the SCHHC Auxiliary. In order to memorialize the impact that Mary Richards had on the auxiliary and on the Bandon community, the Auxiliary designated the funds as the Mary Richards Memorial Scholarship fund. The Southern

Coos Health Foundation administers the funds, which come from proceeds from the hospital gift shop and donations to the Foundation.

For information, contact Scott McEachern, 541-329-1040 or smceachern@southerncoos.org.

BANDON – With the idea of helping health care workers obtain the education they need to advance in the profession, the Southern Coos Health Foundation has awarded $1,500 scholarships to seven individuals who are pursuing careers in health care.

The goal of the scholarship program is to support the development of the next generation of health care leaders.

Julie Buck has been an Emergency Department Tech at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center for 13 years. She went back to school in 2019 to take prerequisites for the nursing program and recently applied to Southwestern Oregon Community College’s RN program with the goal of first obtaining her LPN certification, and ultimately becoming an ED RN. “I love what I do and I would jump at any chance to stay in this position, only doing more for this hospital,” Buck wrote in her scholarship application. “As an LPN I can volunteer to give shots at our community clinics and I can serve the community and outlying areas.”

Abigail Carman has worked for Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center since 2019, when she was a senior in high school, registering patients to the Emergency Department and medical floor. Her goal in the health care field is to become a radiology technician. She is currently completing her prerequisites at Southwestern Oregon Commu-

nity College while also working full time, then will apply to the medical imaging program at Linn Benton Community College.

“I will continue to work hard and balance my school with my work,” Carman wrote in her application. “Once I have completed my classes, I will immediately being work in a hospital as a radiology technician. I hope to assist my community by kindly helping patients find a diagnosis for their pain through the use of medical imaging equipment.”

Nicole Janke has worked as an RN at Coquille Valley Hospital Clinic since 2020. She has also worked since 2018 as an RN per diem at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center.

Her career goals include obtaining her degree and practicing patient care as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Seeing firsthand the insufficient resources available to elderly patients, Janke plans to eventually open an assisting living facility within the community. She is also interesting in pursuing women’s health.

“When I was a young medical assistant, I worked alongside a nurse practitioner who made house calls,” Janke wrote in her application. “I would like to bring that back to your small communities populated with elderly individuals.”

Weston Jennings has worked at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center since 2020 as a CNAII in the Med/Surg and Emergency Department. She also works at Coquille Valley Hospital in the same capacity.

Jennings is a current nursing student at Southwestern Oregon Community College with a goal of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has also applied with the Medical Reserve

Julie Buck

Abigail Carman

Nicole Janke

Weston Jennigs

Jennifer Parker

Caitlin Rowley

Natalie Vincent

Art by the Sea to host reception Saturday Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio invites the community to attend a reception on Saturday, October 9, from 2-4 p.m. to view the works of Featured Artist Janice Horne, and show, “It’s all Relative,” which is comprised of her assemblage functional clock art. Horne will be available during the reception to discuss her work.

The Community Show, “Crazy 4 Color” (a non-member exhibit), will also be a feast for the eyes.

Judge Sharon Leahy’s comments regarding the art works will be displayed along with the awards for the show.

Musician Robin O’Neill will be playing her harp or guitar for everyone’s enjoyment.

Come enjoy the art as well as the company of the gallery’s various member artists throughout the day. Guests may also partake in ‘grab & go’ snacks and complimentary wine. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily until November 1st.

If you can’t make the reception, check out the website www. artbytheseagallery.com for the latest gallery happenings or look on Facebook or Instagram.

Masks are currently required for entry to the gallery per Oregon State mandate.

Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio is located at 145 Fillmore Ave., S.E., Old Town Bandon.

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The artwork of Janice Horne will be on display when Art by the Sea Gallery hosts a reception Saturday. The exhibit, called “It’s all Relative,” will run this month.

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Cleaning up Bandon

"They would take a passenger out, but he would have to accept the "City Will Prosecute curtailed accommodations Ordinance Violators" was as well as run chances of the headline in the Feb. walking a good share of 24, 1916, Western World. the way. Passenger traffic The subhead read: "City had almost stopped, only Attorney and Marshal find one or two persons having people are slow about removing obstructions." What gone out that way of late, and incoming passengers were they talking about? are coming to Coos County Although I am not sure either by boat or the that the first picture I am sharing was taken that same railroad and stage line via year, it clearly demonstrates Florence."

The third picture feathe kind of things that the tures the Bandon Centennicity wanted removed, as you can see piles of lumber al Court, who appeared on and debris on the sidewalks the front page of Western World in April of 1959. and in the street.

Queen Joan DeCosta (Mrs. "Obstructions in the Pete) Goodbrod pins a streets of the city must be Centennial button on the removed or those responlapel of Bill Cook, an sible may have to face the electric company execumunicipal judge one of these fine mornings and tell tive. Princesses from left are Mrs. John Wright, Mrs. the reason why," read the Ken Hickam, Mrs. Dean article. were, you don't realize the Wooley, and at right, Mrs. "At the last council impact until it happens to Melvin (Nadine) Borgard, meeting the matter was someone in your family Mrs. Dave Franson and brought to the attention of or a friend. Or a treasured that body through petitions Mrs. James Corwin. community member. from citizens, and the This makes seven people * * * council passed a resolution that I personally know who directing the city attorney have died of COVID, and After running an article and city marshal to give all for the life of me, I can't about the rescue of five offenders due notice and figure out why everyone people in a boating accithen if they failed to do would not be beating down anything, to enforce the or- dent off the Bandon bar the door to get a COVID nearly 50 years ago, Bill dinance governing placing shot. I know a lot of us McNeil, who was on one obstructions in the streets or on the sidewalks. Several of the rescue boats with his are hoping for our booster father Hugh, reached out to as soon as they become have taken the hint and available for Moderna and have complied with the law, me to see if I knew where Johnson & Johnson recipbut there are a number who Terry Mazzotta, one of the ients like they apparently have paid but little attention survivors, was living. I are for Pfizer. didn't, but I wrote about it to the edict."

In the world, the COVID in my column, and before The notice to citizens, death toll is 4.7 million. long Terry communicated signed by City Attorney with both Bill and me after More than 700,000 have G.T. Treadgold, required died in this country, where several people had sent him to enforce the ordionly 65 percent of the him the article from my nance against obstructing population age 12 or older column. streets, adding that "all is fully vaccinated.

He even remembered persons maintaining street My favorite Oregonian working at the Ocean signs, wagons, merchancolumnist Steve Duin talkdise, wood or other obstruc- Spray cranberry shed for ed about vaccine resistance my dad during that time. tions in any of the streets in his column Sunday, parAfter he retired from the of the City after March 1 ticularly pertaining to the will be prosecuted for such North Bend Fire Department, he moved to Arizona, NBA, where an estimated offense." and now resides in Tumalo, 95 percent of its players Eight months later, in have been vaccinated. one of the most sensational a ranch area between Bend "On one level, I underand Redmond. murder cases of the century, stand the lack of civility City Attorney Graydon in vaccine resistance, * * * Treadgold was gunned rooted as it is in the angry down by a disgruntled Banfixations on conspiracy I understand that last don saloon owner as he left theories, Fox News, medthe courthouse in Coquille. week, for the second time, ical quackery and the My the local VFW post was Already one of Bandon's Pillow guy. shut down because of sevleading citizens, he was 31 "But in the gated theme eral COVID cases among years old. parks of the NBA - where customers and at least I am not sure when the coaches, referees, medical one employee. Hopefully second photo was takstaff, team officials and rethey have now been able en, but it represents the porters and photographers to reopen this week as I hardships that travelers are under vaccine mandates know a lot of people enjoy experienced coming over - my impatience with this Camas Mountain, between spending time there. arrogance may be matched Roseburg and Myrtle Point, only by that of Kareen Ab* * * during the winter in the dul-Jabbar," said Duin. horse and buggy days. "'The NBA should insist Speaking of COVID In 1916, the stage from that all players and staff cases, I learned this week Roseburg was using a sixare vaccinated or remove horse team and sending two through Facebook that them from the team," said a popular Myrtle Point men with each wagon. An Abdul-Jabbar. 'There is no couple, Chuck and Judy item in the Jan. 27, 1916, room for players who are King, both died of COVID Western World explained willing to risk the health several days apart. that mail service had been and lives of their teamChuck was part of the paralyzed for weeks. mates, the staff and the fans King ranching family, "Mail service between simply because they are and he spent a lot of time Coos County and the outunable to grasp the seriousat the auction barn back side world during the past ness of the situation or do in the late '50s.

We had two weeks has been exthe necessary research.'" tremely bad. On account of been friends for years, but I hadn't seen him since I the snow and slides along * * * the Roseburg-Myrtle Point left the Herald a few years ago. So sorry to hear this. I road, only a portion of the On the good news front, know Chuck was a couple mail, mainly letters, has Mike Greenway posted come in via that route. The of years older than I, and several days ago that Judy was probably about balance was held at Porthis wife, Michelle, was the same age. land for shipment on the coming home to continue Another poster said one Kilburn. It is estimated that to recuperate from COVID. of his dear friends is in the several carloads had been He agreed that they do hospital in grave condition. stacked up on the docks not know what long-term I often hear anti-vaxers there before the boat sailed. effects she may have, after say, "oh well, it is mostly The Kilburn was due into Coos Bay today and Friday old people who are dying." being in intensive care for several weeks, but they Unfortunately, that is no Bandon should receive an are just thankful that she is extraordinary consignment longer true, and even if it of postal matter.

"City Recorder Kauarud had been greatly concerned over the whereabouts of the $80,000 bonds which were sent by registered mail from Portland on Saturday, Jan. 14. The bonding house had kept the wires hot wanting to know INSURANCE why the local city officials AGENCY didn't sign the bonds and “For the service YOU deserve!” return them, which was to 541-347-3211 have been done at once.

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541-347-2886 Business • Farms • Ranches In a separate article, Auto-Home-Life-Business-Health-Farm-Ranch as the trek by stage over the Camas Mountain was Advertise in the Bandon Business described, it was pointed Directory for as little as out that the company had $4.80 per week! removed the coverings from the wagons and was Call 541-266-6079 running as lightly loaded as possible, handling only or worldsales1@countrymedia.net the mail.

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Above: Main Street Bandon while cleaning up the town of debris and lumber. Middle, traveling was often a hardship. Bottom, the Bandon Centennial Court in 1959.

now home.

I know she had a lot of people praying for her, and we are all glad to hear that she is home where she can be with her family. *

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The rainfall information for the month of September indicated we had 3.78 inches for the month, compared to 2.62 the previous year, 4.87 in 2019 and less than half an inch (0.45) in 2018.

Since the rain year is considered to be from October through September, it is interesting to note the differences over the last 17 years. The total for the 20-21 rain year was 61.68 inches, compared to 52.79 for 19-20, 61.66 for 18-19 and 67.13 for 17-18.

The most rainfall during

the 17-year period came in the 16-17 rain year when we recorded 102.04 inches of rain, compared to the driest, 2012-13, when we received 41.71 inches. *

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The issue of vacation rental dwellings, commonly referred to as VRDs, is heating up in at least one area of the coast.

An article in The Oregonian said the voters in Lincoln County will decide this fall on a ballot measure that would completely phase out vacation rentals in residential areas in unincorporated areas of the county. It was said to be the latest and most drastic proposal to address the increase of short-term rentals

through online platforms such as Airbnb along the Oregon coast.

So many of the coastal communities, including Bandon, are facing the same problem as longterm housing is converted to vacation rentals, which drives the cost of rentals even higher as the supply diminishes and the demand escalates. Often people will buy a home with the intent of using it for an investment property, feeling they can generate more income than with a simple month to month rental. If that option weren't available and people were forced to simply occupy the home or rent it long-term, would that drive the price of the real estate down? It's something to consider .....

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New turf arrives at North Bend High School

By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

NORTH BEND — The new turf for Vic Adams Field at North Bend was 10 weeks late.

Now workers are speeding along the process of getting it installed in time for the Bulldogs’ homecoming football game next week.

The new field was supposed to be installed in time for the beginning of football practices, but faced delays due to supplies arriving late, including new drains and, more recently, the turf itself.

Now everything is in town and the workers are quickly getting everything in place.

“They got here Monday morning, by 8 o’clock they were on the field,” North Bend Athletic Director Mike Forrester said.

By Tuesday, after a day working in the rain, the main portion of the field was in place, with the sections sewn together by the crew.

The exception was the sidelines and the crews also needed to sew in the individual hash marks, the numbers and the logo at the center of the field.

That was expected to go fairly quickly, as well, Forrester said.

“It’s pretty impressive to watch them,” he said.

When all the parts of the field are in place, the final step will be installing the tiny rubber pellets that

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Workers install the new turf at the football stadium at North Bend High School. The turf is expected to be in place before the October 15 football game. provide the padding for the field.

Forrester expects the group from FieldTurf to work through the weekend if necessary so the field can be ready for the game with Willamette.

“They said it takes a week to a week and a half,” he said.

The new turf isn’t the only change at Vic Adams Field.

North Bend also is installing a new sound system with multiple speakers on each side of the field, pointed at various sections of the grandstands.

The past 15 years, the only speaker for the stadium has been a huge speaker attached to the scoreboard at the south end of the field.

That speaker has not produced an even sound

quality throughout the stadium, with the noises somewhat muffled in some areas, but has been an earsore at times for the neighbors.

Forrester said it can be heard in Glasgow north of the McCullough Bridge some nights and is particularly loud on the hill just east of the stadium that includes Hillcrest Elementary School.

“As much as anything, it will be good for the neighbors,” Forrester said of the new sound system.

Provided all the work goes as scheduled, North Bend will host two varsity football games — the one against Willamette and an Oct. 29 match against Thurston.

North Bend also will get a few soccer matches at home after the boys

and girls teams have had to play their matches at Southwestern Oregon Community College this fall.

That has worked out great, Forrester said.

“We’ve had a nice working relationship with SWOCC,” he said.

The boys and girls soccer teams host Willamette on Oct. 19 and Churchill on Oct. 23.

Pirates fall just short against Tigers Volleyball roundup After first loss, North Bend rebounds with pair of wins

By JOHN GUNTHER For The World

Marshfield’s volleyball team has had an up and down season, showing flashes of brilliance and then showing its relative youth.

Tuesday’s match against Junction City was just another example, this one ending the wrong way, with the Tigers outlasting the Pirates in five sets, 2025, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21, 15-12.

Marshfield coach Tammie Montiel said the Pirates play great at times, but don’t maintain that level of play.

“It’s that roller-coaster of play good and dig ourselves a hole we can’t get out of,” Montiel said.

On Tuesday, the Pirates played well at key times while winning the first and third sets, but fell behind in the second and fourth.

In the fifth set, they actually did come back from a hole after falling behind 6-2, tying the set twice.

But they couldn’t win key points late.

On one of those points, Marshfield wasn’t able to get a big hit on a ball twice when the Tigers sent it weakly across the net to them — so-called free balls — before Junction City won the crucial point.

“That’s been our nemesis,” Montiel said. “We

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Marshfield’s Ava Ainsworth sets the ball for a teammate during Tuesday’s match with Junction City. The Tigers edged the Pirates in five sets. haven’t been able to take advantage of what the other teams give us.”

When Marshfield did get into its offense, the Pirates got some big hits out of outside hitters Paige MacDuff and Tatum Montiel, who had 20 and 21 kills, respectively, and middle blockers Kate Miles and Abby Warrick, who combined for 11 more.

But they didn’t get enough of them and often couldn’t get a block on Junction City star hitter Ayden King.

And when it wasn’t a big hit by King, it was some tip that Marshfield wasn’t able to cover.

“We’ve got to find a way to adjust and get on tipped balls,” Tammie Montiel said.

Ava Ainsworth had 24 assists and Gracie Peach 23 for the Pirates. MacDuff had 32 digs and Miles and Peach 21 each.

The Pirates had a chance to finish the first half of the Sky-Em League season alone in second place behind Cottage Grove. Instead, they find themselves tied with Siuslaw for second at 3-2, with both Junction City and Marist Catholic right behind at 2-3.

Cottage Grove is a perfect 5-0 after edging

Siuslaw in five sets, and was scheduled to start the second half of the season at Marshfield on Thursday (results weren’t available by press time).

Marshfield beat Siuslaw in the first round of league play, in a five-set match on the road. They host the Vikings in a big match scheduled Tuesday.

“If we can take care of ourselves, we hold our own destiny,” Tammie Montiel said.

If Marshfield can finish second in the final standings, the Pirates will be guaranteed a home game in the play-in round of the Class 4A postseason.

North Bend boys top North Eugene North Bend’s boys soccer team got a breakthrough win last week, and added another over the weekend.

The Bulldogs beat North Eugene 3-2 on the road, North Bend’s first league win since returning to the Midwestern League four years ago. Then they beat traditional power Crescent Valley by the same score in a match played Saturday at Southwestern Oregon Community College, the team’s home away from home while waiting for the new turf at Vic Adams Field to be completed.

“It’s good to be on a

winning streak,” North Bend coach Dustin Hood said. “We have been playing solid team defense and finding a way to earn a result.”

Against North Eugene, John Efraimson scored early in the match on a set piece on a pass from Henry Hood and Bryant Wicks headed in a corner kick from Efraimson.

The Bulldogs led 2-1 at the half and Stephen Lua set up Efraimson for the third goal on a great pass in transition. North Bend was able to hold on despite giving up a goal on a penalty kick.

The Crescent Valley match opened with fireworks from both teams early.

North Bend scored in the second minute, again with Henry Hood assisting Efraimson.

Crescent Valley scored just two minutes later, but Efraimson scored an unassisted goal just a minute later.

After the teams combined for three goals in the first five minutes, they had the other two in the final 10 minutes of the opening half. Lua scored for the Bulldogs and Crescent Valley converted a penalty

kick.

“We tightened up the defense at halftime and held on for the win,” Dustin Hood said.

North Bend was 1-2 in league play heading into a match Thursday at Springfield.

PIRATES WIN ON ROAD: Marshfield got a big road win Monday, topping host Marist Catholic 4-3 to remain unbeaten in Sky-Em League play.

The Pirates and Cottage Grove both finished the first round of league play 4-0-1, the 5-5 draw coming in their match at Pete Susick Stadium.

North Bend’s volleyball team rebounded quickly from its first loss last week.

The Bulldogs swept Springfield on Monday (25-11, 25-12, 25-8) and Eagle Point on Tuesday (25-12, 25-20, 25-20) to get back on track after losing to Churchill at home Thursday and falling into a tie for first place in the Midwestern League standings.

“It was nice to bounce back,” North Bend coach Summer Sawyer said.

Tuesday’s match was closer, but Sawyer was pleased with the overall play both nights.

“We struggled at times to keep our passes off of the net, but put together a decent performance,” Sawyer said. “Payton Marshall continued to hit well and all our hitters found ways to put the ball down.”

The coach also said she was pleased the Bulldogs won both matches in sweeps.

Of their 10 league wins, nine have come in three sets, with the 10th, a five-set win over thirdplace Thurston.

The Bulldogs have a pair of big matches next week, at Crater and at home against Ashland — those two teams are tied for fourth.

North Bend would boost its chances for a good spot in the Class 5A playoffs with wins in both matches next week.

The top four teams in the Midwestern League

advance to the playoffs, with the league champion guaranteed a home match in the first round.

TIGERS EDGE PANTHERS: Bandon outlasted host Gold Beach 25-19, 19-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-8 on Monday, improving to 3-4 in the Sunset Conference.

Bandon coach Mariah McMonagle described the win as “ugly,” but added the Tigers played well when they needed to.

“We finally showed up for Game 5 and played like we know how to,” McMonagle said.

The team struggled with its serving, but managed a win after losing three of its previous four league matches.

“We’re looking for some more consistency moving forward, developing young players and finding our rhythm,” McMonagle said.

REEDSPORT WINS: The Brave beat visiting Myrtle Point 26-28, 2510, 25-12, 25-19 on Monday, improving to 5-2 in league play and bouncing back from a five-set loss at Toledo on Thursday.

Reedsport and Toledo are tied at 5-2, technically trailing Coquille, which ended a long stretch without any matches during a school closure by hosting Bandon on Thursday (results were not available by press time).

Both the Brave and Boomers lost their first matches to the Red Devils, and have their other loss to each other.

Myrtle Point fell to 4-3 in league play.

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DAVID A. BURNS Deceased.

Case No. 21PB08100 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marion Edith Gould 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, P.C., 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 October 8, 2021.

Marion Edith Gould Personal Representative 1345 Michigan Avenue NE Bandon, OR 97411 (541) 329-2442 Published: October 8, October 15 and October 22, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327147) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DOROTHY M. CLARKE Deceased. Case No. 21PB07822 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John Wallace 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, P.C. 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 October 1, 2021.

John Wallace Personal Representative 319 N. 8th Street, Apt 4 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 252-6162 Published: October 1, October

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of MAEVENE D. LEEP Deceased.

Case No. 21PB07654 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 327144 that Kerry Leep 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 claims 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 24, 2021.

Kerry Leep Personal Representative 54919 Lee Valley Road Coquille, OR 97423 (541) 260-2300 Published: September 24, October 1 and October 8, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:325977) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 21PB05854 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS In the matter of the Estate of Martha Ellen Townsend, Deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ronald L. Sperry III has qualified and been appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present them, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative, Ronald L. Sperry III c/o DC Law, McKinney & Sperry, PC, P.O. Box 1265, Roseburg, OR 97470, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings of this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published this 8th day of October, 2021.

Personal Representative: Ronald L. Sperry III, OSB #091525 DC Law McKinney & Sperry PC PO Box 1265 Roseburg, OR 97470 Telephone: (541) 673-4451 Fax: (541) 673-1202 Published: October 8, October 15 and October 22, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327065) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of BRANDY SHEAH SALAZAR Deceased. Case No. 21PB07737 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TRACY SALAZAR has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of BRANDY SHEAH SALAZAR are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 60974 Old Wagon Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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 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 1, 2021.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Tracy Salazar 60974 Old Wagon Rd. Coos Bay, OR 97420 541.252.2856 Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.com Published: October 1, October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:326822)

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of GERTRUDE SLOWEY, aka GERTRUDE KNOTEK SLOWEY, Deceased. Case No. 21PB07651 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Daniel M. Hinrichs has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon OR 97420. Dated and first published September 24, 2021.

Published: September 24, October 1 and October 8, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:325962) -----------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of HERBERT CECIL BLACK, Deceased Case No. 21PB07916 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Curtis E. Black has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.

Dated and first published October 1, 2021 Published: October 1, October 8 and October 15, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:326520) -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In the Matter of Amending the Coos County Code To Impose a Tax on Short-term Lodging in the Charleston Area; Referral to Voters for May 2022 Election Notice is hereby given that the Coos County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on October 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. and November 2, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. These hearings will be held virtually via webinar. Please register for these hearings at the following links: October 19, 2021: https://- attendee. gotowebinar.com/register/9107022134477823246 November 2, 2021: https://- attendee. gotowebinar.com/register/4277936278960086542 Links to both hearings will be available at the following web address prior to the hearings: https://www.co.coos.or.us/ meetings The purpose of these hearings will be to consider amending the Coos County Code to add an ordinance imposing a tax on short-term lodging within the “Charleston Area,” as defined in the ordinances, and an ordinance creating administrative rules for implementing the proposed tax on short-term lodging.

Copies of the two proposed ordinances are available at the Coos County board of Commissioners’ Office, located in the Owen Building at 225 N. Adams St., Coquille, OR 97423.

Date: 10/05/2021 Robert “Bob” Main, Chair, Board of Commissioners Published: October 8, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327324)

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Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CASE FILE AMD 3-21: PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE TEXT OF NBCC TITLE 18, ZONING, TO COMPLY WITH HB 2001, PROVIDING FOR MIDDLE HOUSING TYPES, AND TO CLARIFY SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 18.72 NBCC The City of North Bend Planning Commission will hold a remote regular public hearing on Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 835 California Avenue to consider proposed amendments that will provide for middle housing types (two-family/- duplex dwellings) in all residential zones, will allow for greater flexibility in residential development in commercial zones, and will clarify supplementary provisions.

Applicable Criteria:Chapter 18.84 NBCC Subject Property:City of North Bend city limits A copy of the application and/ or meeting materials will be available for inspection at no cost at least seven days prior to the meeting and copies will be provided at reasonable cost upon request. Comments and objections may be submitted orally and in writing. Written comments must be submitted no later than the Friday prior to the scheduled public hearing.

All requests to provide oral comment must be received by no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting/public hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue.

The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to City Council on this matter.

The City Council is tentatively scheduled to conduct a second remote public hearing on this matter in the City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Further information, including how to participate in the meeting(s), may be obtained by contacting Chelsea Schnabel, City Planner at 541-7568535 or visiting the October 18, 2021 Calendar Event on the City website at: https://northbendor.municipalone. com/- calendar.aspx.

KayLee Marone City Recorder Published: October 8, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:326522) -----------------------------------------NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF BILLY JIM PETERS COOS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 21PB08053 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Billy James Peters has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the personal representative, c/o Mark M. Williams, Attorney at Law, 180 West Sixth Avenue, Junction City, Oregon 97448.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative, named above.

Dated and first published October 8, 2021 Personal Representative: Billy James Peters c/o Mark M. Williams, OSB#821404 Attorney at Law 180 West Sixth Avenue Junction City, Oregon 97448 Published: October 8, October 15 and October 22, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:327081) -----------------------------------------RSI NOTICE The Coos County Airport District, Oregon, is accepting Request for Statements of Interest (RSI) for constructing an aircraft hangar at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport. Submissions will be accepted until 2:00 p.m.

Pacific Standard Time October 19, 2021. RSI information is available at www.flyoth.com/administration or Email robert@flyoth.com.

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Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. 20-10416 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, Myron Rencehausen, 100% interest fee simple as Grantor to Ticor Title as Trustee, in favor of Pacific Reverse Mortgage, Inc. dba Financial Heritage, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of 12/5/2005 and recorded on 12/- 13/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 18769, and the beneficial interest was assigned to HMC Assets, LLC solely in its capacity as Separate Trustee of CAM XI Trust and recorded 9/14/2020 as Instrument Number 202008953 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: Parcel Account No.: 7547400 Map #: 26-13-04DA TL04000 Legally described as: Lot 6, Block 2, PLAT OF MOUNTAIN VIEW TERRACE, DIVISION 1, Coos County, Oregon Commonly known as: 63276 Everest Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 As of the date of this notice the trustee has been provided proof the above described property is vacant. Both the Beneficiary, HMC Assets, LLC solely in its capacity as Separate Trustee of CAM XI Trust, and the Trustee, Synova M. L. Edwards, 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. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: The unpaid principal balance of $113,360.67 plus accrued interest of $70,744.27 good to 7/9/2021, plus any advances made by the beneficiary which became all due and payable pursuant to Paragraph 9(a)(i)in the deed of trust on 11/19/2017 (date of death). As a result, you are also in default for Attorneys’ fees and other expenses and costs of collection; and other amounts collectable under the Note and Deed of Trust; and trustees and foreclosure fees and expenses. By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $113,360.67 and accruing interest as of 7/9/2021, per annum, totaling $70,744.27 until paid; plus all accrued late charges escrow balance, unpaid fees, and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed for a total sum due of $210,237.46 as of 7/9/2021.

Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on 11/19/2021 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 Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, 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 or 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.

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Legal Notices 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: July 7, 2021 By: Synova M. L. Edwards, Successor Trustee Synova M. L. Edwards c/o Wright Finlay & Zak, LLP 4665 MacArthur Court #200, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 258-8960 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. To the extent your original obligation was discharged or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy under Title 11 of the United States Code, this notice is for compliance and/ or informational purposes only and does not constitute an attempt to collect a debt or to impose personal liability for such obligation. However, a secured party retains rights under its security instrument, including the right to foreclose its lien. STATE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KING This record was acknowledged before me on 07/07/2021, by SYNOVA M. L. EDWARDS as Trustee under the Deed of Trust described herein. Francis Marttila Signature Notary Public - State of Washington FRANCIS MARTTILA STATE OF WASHINGTON COMMISSION EXPIRES 12-02-24 NOTARY PUBLIC 20121378 NPP0384555 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/24/2021, 10/01/2021, 10/08/- 2021, 10/15/2021 Published: September 24, October 1, October 8 and October 15, 2021 The World & ONPA (ID:326022) -----------------------------------------NOTICE OF COOS COUNTY PUBLIC LAND USE HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Coos County Planning Commission (October 7, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m.) and the Board of Commissioners (October 28, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m.) will conduct public hearings regarding the land use matters described below in the event the public will not be able to attend a GoToMeeting will be set up. At this time mask are required for anyone that will be attending in person. If you plan to attend through the GoToMeeting platform, please email in advance so that we do not miss anyone that would like the opportunity to participate.

See participation details.

ITEM A - File # AM-21-002/ RZ-21- 002 Is a request for a plan amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Designation from Forest to Agriculture and rezone the properties from Forest to Exclusive Farm Use Zoning.

This request only applies to the portions of the properties that are identified as Forest.

The request will also remove the Mixed Use classification in the Forest Zone. The applicant/property owner is listed as Bandon Biota and the applicant’s representative is Chris Hood of Stuntzner Engineering & Forestry.

The Subject Properties are identified as Township 28S, Range 14W, Sections 13/24/25D, Tax Lots 1903/100, 201/100, 700. These properties are located south of the City of Bandon.

Criteria Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) Article 5.1 Plan Amendments

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Legal Notices and Rezones Coos County Comprehensive Plan Volume I Part II Inventories Sections 3.1 Agricultural Lands and 3.2 Forest Lands Coos County Comprehensive Plan Maps Balance of County (14) Zone Maps and (16) Mixed Use Maps.

Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goals & Guidelines Goals 3 and 4.

ITEM B - File # AM-21-003/ RZ- 21-003 Is a request for a plan amendment to change the Comprehensive Plan Designation from Forest to Industrial and rezone the properties from Forest (F) to Industrial (IND). The applicant/- property owner is Jeffrey McElrath and the applicant’s representative is Sheri McGrath, Coos Curry Consulting. The subject properties are identified as Township 29S, Range 15W, Section 12A, Tax Lots 200 and 1500. These properties are located south of Bandon off Rogge Lane. The request will also remove the Mixed Use classification in the Forest Zone.

Criteria Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) Article 5.1 Plan Amendments and Rezones Coos County Comprehensive Plan Maps Balance of County (14) Zone Maps and (16) Mixed Use Maps.

Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) ORS 197.719 Industrial Use of an Abandoned or Diminished Mill Site Both hearings will be held in the Conference Room of the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St., Coquille, Oregon.

A copy of the Staff Report will be available for review at the Planning Department at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.50 per page, viewed online @ https://- www. co.coos.or.us/planning/page/applications-2021-2 or viewed at the Planning Department at any time during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an appointment only. These hearings are open to the public and testimony, evidence, or comments may be submitted either orally or in writing. The Planning Commission would appreciate any written materials be submitted 10 days prior to the hearing date (by September 27, 2021), testimony can be emailed to planning@co.coos. or.us, mailed to the Planning Department, 225 N. Adams, Coquille, Oregon 97423, or delivered to 60 E. Second, Coquille, Oregon. Include your signature, printed name and mailing address. All written comments or evidence received prior to the close of the evidentiary record will be included in the evidentiary record. Anyone entering a signed petition(s) into the record is responsible for providing individual notice to the signee(s) of the petition(s).

Please be aware that failure to raise an issue prior to the close of the evidentiary record, in person or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision makers an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals based on that issue. An appeal of a Hearings Body decision shall be made pursuant to Article 5.8 of the CCZLDO. Further explanation concerning any information contained in this notice can be obtained by contacting the Planning Staff members at (541) 396- 7770, or by visiting the Planning Department Website. This notice was posted, mailed and published.

COOS COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Coos County Staff Members Jill Rolfe, Planning Director Crystal Orr, Planner I Amy Dibble, Planner II Michelle Berglund, Planning Aide POSTED & MAILED ON: September 8, 2021 POST THROUGH: October 28, 2021 Published: September 17 and October 8, 2021.

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This week in Coos County history: October 8-10 100 YEARS — 1921 May ship logs direct to Japan

Sailing vessel is expected to arrive here soon Pacific Export Company having bought log here may send in a vessel to load The Pacific Export Company which has purchased quite a number of cedar logs in this part of the state is negotiating to send a sailing vessel to Coos Bay to load logs for shipment direct to Japan.

The vessel it is said is one which would carry about a million and a quarter feet of lumber and in logs could carry about a million feet. The arrangements so far are tentative but it is rather expected that the vessel will be here to load at the Port of Coos Bay dock.

Today hottest of the year

Temperature goes up to 89 degrees around noon Eleven degrees higher than maximum temperature reported so far in 1921 Today is the hottest day Coos Bay has experienced this year. At 2 o’clock the temperature had mounted to 89 degrees, this being 11 degrees higher than the maximum temperature of 78 which was reported for last month by Mrs. James Cowan, local weather observer. The heat was generally felt and caused much comment because of the sudden change.

On Tuesday the maximum temperature was 48 degrees.

Attendance at Lakeside double

Big increase in high school at that place Total enrollment is 28 more than double last year — second teacher engaged LAKESIDE — The Lakeside high school is making a fine showing and has a big increase in attendance. Last year the total enrollment was 12 pupils and this year the enrollment is 28, more than double. County Superintendent Mulkey visited the school this week and complimented the district on the increased attendance.

R.A. Gillmore is the principal of the high school, but owing to the enlarged attendance it is necessary to have an assistant who has been engaged and who will have charge of the English and Spanish classes.

50 YEARS — 1971

North Bend D-13 bond issue suffers hopping defeat at polls A record voter turnout Monday cast a near 71 per cent negative vote to defeat a $3.7 million bond proposal for construction of a new community gym and recreation center complex, new elementary school at Lakeside and capital improvement projects, according to North Bend School District 13 Superinten-

dent Jim Ulum.

The total vote was 593 yes and 1,474 no.

Ulum said the total turnout of 2,067 voters represents one-third of the district’s voters.

The 92 absentee ballots cast in the election is also a record, he said.

He said, “This was the smallest number of yes votes cast in any election since the May 5, 1969 election.” He added the size of the defeat “indicates the proposal was not understood, or well accepted, probably because of the size of the bond issue. Then, too, we had no campaign. We (the board) just presented the facts of the proposal to the voters.”

Sterling Platt, board chairman, said, “Of course the board is disappointed in what happened, but we felt it is the duty of the board to ask voters in the district what kind of improvements they want.”

He said, “I think the board is undecided at this time on what future course of action to follow, but we will likely go back to the individual polling places and hold forum sessions with the people to see if they will come out and tell us what they want.”

Longshoremen in no hurry President Nixon used the Taft-Hartley Act for the first time late Wednesday night to force 15,000 striking West Coast longshoremen back to work, ending a 98-day walkout.

Officials said it would take “a couple of days” to get dock operations back to normal.

The West Coast longshore union made no immediate move to pull its pickets off the docks despite the court order for an “immediate” return to work.

The International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union called a “stop work,” meeting for Friday morning, presumably to discuss the back-to-work order.

20 YEARS — 2001

This high school classroom is in the bogs

Cranberries lesson in economics, hard work PORT ORFORD — Despite the slump in the cranberry market, Pacific High School promotes hands-on optimism in an agricultural program teaching kids about growing, harvesting and marketing the dark red berries of the South Coast.

Eight Pacific students harvested 2,200 pounds of berries in six hours last Thursday at the bogs adjacent to the school.

Agriculture teacher Richard Cooper and cranberry growers Dan and Holly Wilson oversaw and coached the students through the harvest.

“The concept of hands-on application educational experience was initiated by administrators here some years ago,” said Cooper. “At that time the cranberry industry was pretty fat.

They thought if they did all the right things they would have a real good income for kids

for scholarships as well as experience.”

The first attempts at cranberry production were less the productive, because the teachers

chosen to conduct the program were not agriculture or natural resources teachers, Cooper said.

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difference and to actually feel it, feel that heat."

Adkins said both the Coos Bay and North Bend fire departments work closely with Southwestern Oregon Community College to train and use young firefighters. As part of the SWOCC program, the firefighters in training volunteer with local fire departments during the final year of schooling.

While the young men and women are getting ready to be firefighters and most work full time at the departments, the reality is they have little exerience in dealing with fires. Having the opportunity to train with real fires is extremely beneficial, Adkins said.

"When you get into a smoke environment, you can't tell which way is up," Adkins said. "To actually be able to see and experience a fire like this is a big thing."

Adkins said having the building donated to be burned also allowed firefighters to watch and see how fire progresses in a structure.

"When we have a house fire, we're trying to put the fire out to protect lives and property," he said.

In the training fires, firefighters let the blaze burn, practice different techniques, watch how the blaze progresses and learn a lot. On Saturday, three man teams made up of one trainer and two student firefighters took turns going into the building. They made their way around furniture, and even church pews, practiced stopping the fire and safety techniques before letting the blaze go again.

Adkins said the department burned the east side of the structure first because it was closer to other homes. The west side, near Madison Street, took longer to burn as firefighters practiced inside.

Adkins said the building was originally a medical office before it became a church.

About a year ago, a fire broke out in the building, and the church was unable to make repairs. The school district bought the property before donating the structure to the fire department for training.

Adkins said the training fire was very beneficial, especially for the student firefighters.

"It was definitely a success," he said. "One of the things we do every

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ACoosBayfirefighterusesahosetokeepafireundercontrolwhiletheCoosBayFireDepartmentandtheNorthBendFireDepartmenttrainedwitharealfire.Thefirewasstartedafter thebuildingwasdonatedtoallowfirefighterstoseehowablazeprogresses.Below,agroupoffirefighterswatchastheflamesmovearoundthebuilding,thatwasoriginallyamedical center and later a church. year is we bring them in the second week of August and we do a joint academy with North Bend," Adkins said. "We do an entry-level firefighter academy. Then they go to Salem for afew days."

Traditionally, in Salem the firefighters in training will use fire simulators and smoke simulators to prepare for the real thing. But seeing an actual structure burn is more helpful.

"This was perfect for them because they got to do a live fire," Adkins said.

"They're getting this kind of experience. They know before they even get the degree if this is what they want to do."

Adkins said the partnership between the college and the fire departments is very beneficial. Virtually every student who finishes the program gets hired in the field. Having the experience of being in a burning building and knowing how fires will respond is a key to being successful when they start their careers.

"This is definitely something we enjoy doing because we can get that real-world experience and do it in a controlled manner," Adkins said.

The Coos Bay Fire Department is planning to do another training burn in a donated building, likely next month. Nearby residents will be notified before the burn takes place.

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Crowds rally for women’s, LGBTQ rights More than 60 people came to downtown Coos Bay on Saturday to rally for women’s and LGBTQ rights along the boardwalk.

The rally was held on the same day as women’s marches around the country, many fueled by the recent Texas law that limits abortions.

The local event was organized

by Coos County Women’s March Action Group and Kamryn Stringfield, who was representing the organization, Women for Racial and Economic Equality.

Movement for a People’s Democracy Pacific Northwest Chapter was also there with information. Other organizations in attendance or supporting were Southern Oregon Coast Pride and Coos County Huddle.

Stringfield spoke at the rally, discussing how trans people are often left out of the conversation about reproductive rights and about how the push to criminalize the reproductive rights of anybody is something fascists would do. Several women also spoke out against the Texas abortion law.

In addition to holding signs and hearing guest speakers, participants had used sidewalk chalk to create a variety of pictures. of beautiful sidewalk chalk art.

Although there was minor opposition, there was no conflict and the rally was filled with enthusiasm, a shared sense of struggle and an inspiration to come to more events and be more involved.

Movement for a People’s Democracy Pacific Northwest Chapter also hosted an anti-imperialism rally October 7 and will host a We Help Us! Food and Literature Distribution Drive on the fourth Saturday of every month somewhere in the Bay area. This month it will be at Mingus Park in Coos Bay.

Photos courtesy of Kamryn Stringfield

More than 60 people came out Saturday to rally for women’s right and LGBTQ rights on the downtown square. Left, during the rally, participants used sidewalk chalk to draw art.

Broadcasting legend David Walker passes away Walker started career in Coquille and Coos Bay KVAL, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Eugene Oregon television station, mourns the passing of David Walker, longtime television anchor and friend, who died early Monday morning after a long illness. He was 67.

“David was a great man and a great broadcaster. He was deeply loved by us at the station and throughout the market,” said Dan Corken, the station’s vice president/general manager. “In addition to his role as an anchor, David was active in the community, from his food drives and pet adoptions - to his work in the state capitol, he embodied what it meant to be a journalist.”

For more than 50 years, Walker was a familiar face and voice to television and radio audiences throughout Western Oregon.

Walker joined KVAL as an anchor and reporter in 1999 after spending 10 years as news director at KCBY, KVAL’s sister station in Coos Bay. Previously, Walker was a radio on-air personality and sports an-

nouncer in the Coos County area.

Walker got his start in media as a teen, working at KBBR in Coquille.

He is best remembered for his coverage of the New Carissa shipwreck in 1999 as well as his reporting on the Aumsville tornado in 2010.

Active in the local community both professionally and personally, he served on numerous boards including the Bandon Rotary Club and Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

KVAL extends our deepest condolences to David’s wife Jane, his son Cameron, daughter Carly and the entire Walker family. He will be greatly missed.

David Walkers’ Family wishes that memorial contributions be made to support juvenile diabetes and multiple sclerosis in the area.

Donations can be made in his name in lieu of flowers. Please visit https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Chapters/ORC OR https://www.jdrf.org/pacificnwandseattleguild/

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What: Kids Public Works Day When: 10 a.m., October 8 Where: Meet at Lakeside Fire Department You Should Know: The city of Lakeside will host the event to teach children how the city works, drinking water, the fire department, voting and law enforcement. Lunch will be provided. Register at Lakeside City Hall or the library.

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visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing.

Information: Register at https://is.gd/ bNva2A What: Cruciferous Oktoberfest When: 11 a.m., October 13 Where: North Bend Public Library is hosting meeting via Zoom. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ms6uyj53.

You Should Know: Celebrate Oktoberfest and good health with sauerkraut.

Cheryl O’Dell of Natural Grocers will teach you how cruciferous vegetables are part of a healthy diet, and how fermented veggies provide probiotics and other nutrients. It’s a two-for-one program that goes together like oompah bands and chicken dancing.

What: Kids Dune Day When: Saturday, October 9 Where: Sun Buggy Rentals, Hauser You Should Know: The city of Lakeside will host the event to allow local children to ride in the sand tram. The goal is to teach children about the Dunes habitat and safe riding. Registrations will be accepted until tram rides are full. Time slots will be assigned prior to event. If a participant is not at Sun Buggy Rentals at their assigned time, the next set of kids will ride. Parents are invited to bring their own ride and join the fun on the sand and for lunch. Pick up and turn in forms at Lakeside City Hall and the library.

What: Pooch Party Stroll and Splash When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., October 9 Where: North Bend Municipal Pool You Should Know: Guests are invited to join the city of North Bend for an afternoon of fun and socializing among people and pets. The event is a dog-only swimming event that will provide funding for youth swim lesson scholarships.

During the event, dogs and their owners will enjoy hours of play at the North Bend Municipal Pool. Cost is $25.

What: Bristlebots at library When: Begins September 30 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: Kids age 10 and up can pick up a Bristlebot kit at the Coos Bay Library to create their own small moving Bristlebot. Bristlebots allow kids the opportunity to explore basic electricity and engineering concepts by using negative and positive charges. The kits, which were designed by Brown Dog Gadgets, are part of the Coos Bay Library’s efforts to provide STEM programming throughout the community. Each kit contains a toothbrush head, googly eyes, a cell battery and tiny motor.

What: Coos Bay Farmers Market When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday Where: Central Avenue, downtown Coos Bay You Should Know: Dozens of vendors will sell a variety of wares ranging from

What: Unlimited Book Club When: 6 p.m., October 14 Where: Virtually via Zoom. Register at https://is.gd/dzviPh You Should Know: Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library and North Bend Public Library. It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. The club meets every second Thursday of the month. The meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss the next title, selected by book club members, The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio.

Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited.

What: Pooch Party Stroll and Splash

When: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., October 9 Where: North Bend Municipal Pool You Should Know: Guests are invited to join the city of North Bend for an afternoon of fun and socializing among people and pets. The event is a dog-only swimming event that will provide funding for youth swim lesson scholarships. During the event, dogs and their owners will enjoy hours of play at the North Bend Municipal Pool. Cost is $25. fresh produce and plants to homemade soaps and clothes. Food trucks and other food items will also be available. The farmers market runs through October 27.

What: UnBook Club When: 1 p.m. every fourth Thursday Where: North Bend Public Library You Should Know: The UnBook Club is a book club without assigned reading.

Come tell us what you’ve been reading and leave with new ideas for your next book.

What: Folk dancing class When: 9 a.m., every Friday in October Where: Virtually via Zoom You Should Know: Dance instructor Stacy Rose and the North Bend Public Library will host “Many Lands, Many Dances.” Each Friday, Stacy will teach a different folk dance from around the world. Classes are free and last about an hour. To register, go to https://tinyurl. com/5sh569ut What: Geology Lecture Series

When: 7 p.m., October 12 Where: Hosted by Southwestern Oregon Community College. Streamed live at https://livestream.com/swocc/geology2021-22 You Should Know: Southwestern Oregon Community College’s popular Geology Lecture Series kicks off for the 2021-22 academic year with a lecture on “Wildfires and the Role of Firebrands in Their Spread”, by David Blunck What: Community Yoga with Kelli When: 6 p.m., October 13 Where: Coos Bay Public Library You Should Know: This virtual community yoga class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility.

Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures and some passive stretches will be integrated into class.

Time will be given to practice breathwork,

What: Writer’s Day When: 1 p.m., October 16 Where: Coos History Museum You Should Know: The community is invited to participate in workshops, hear readings from guest authors and celebrate local contest winners. Guest authors include Lee van der Voo, Michelle Ruiz Keil, Thomas Mitchell and workshop author David Walker.

Information: For information and to register, visit cooshistory.org/writers-day What: Coos History Museum cleanup day When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., October 18 Where: Coos History Museum You Should Know: If you are willing and able to help the Coos History Museum clean up, would love to have you lend a hand. Contact Marcia (director@ cooshistory.org) for details.

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The Chamber Minute: Economic Outlook Forum

Timm Slater

Our area has been dealing with the impact of a tough economy for a long time. Over 25 years ago, a group of chamber businesses and the college got together to propose an event that would inform us about the developments on the national, state and regional economic fronts and celebrate local efforts and successes throughout the past year. Through that effort the Economic Outlook Forum was launched.

The 29th annual Bay Area Economic Outlook Forum will be held on Friday, December 10, starting at 6:45 a.m. at The Mill Casino, utilizing a hybrid format of both in house and virtual participation. While 75 individuals will

be attending in the Salmon Room with our speakers, we will also be streaming the program, similar to last year’s Forum, providing an opportunity for online participation. South coast residents will be able to hear from renowned economists and local leaders about projects of importance to our area.

The conference features Economist John Mitchell (M&H Economic Consultants), who will provide the keynote address on the national and regional pictures.

John has the unique talent of making economics both interesting and entertaining. The schedule for our 2021 program is very similar to previous year’s, with the continued use of an introductory speaker.

That speaker will be Representative Boomer Wright focused on the Oregon legislature’s Coastal Caucus. After the introductory piece, our Oregon Employment Department economist, Guy Tauer, appears on the agenda. The three areas of local updates this year will include major employers, like the Bay Area Hospital and the timber industry, together with a review of the extensive economic development interest we are currently seeing in Oregon’s Bay Area. The popular feature “Home Grown Business Successes” will highlight two operations that worked through the COVID-19 challenges and are part of our local success. Economist John Mitchell,

Oregon to issue new pandemic EBT assistance The state of Oregon received approval from the federal government to expand the Pandemic EBT program and provide an additional $167 million in food assistance to approximately 430,000 children in Oregon.

Oregon was previously approved to provide approximately $424 million in food benefits to children in Oregon.

Combined with the summer expansion of the program, Oregon will provide approximately $591 million in food assistance to children from July through October 2021.

P-EBT provides food benefits to families whose children were eligible for free or reduced priced meals at school or daycare, but did not have access to these free meals because of COVID-19 closures.

Children currently receiving P-EBT benefits for the 2020-21 school

year will automatically receive an additional $389 per child in food assistance that will be received as two payments in October.

On Oct. 1, 2021, all P-EBT recipients will receive $129 in food benefits.

Between Oct. 22 and Oct. 30, recipients will receive an additional $260 in food benefits.

Eligibility for additional P-EBT food assistance Students eligible to receive P-EBT benefits for the 20-2021 school year will receive additional P-EBT food assistance for the summer of 2021. There is no need to apply.

Children age 6 or younger whose families participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program will receive P-EBT food assistance for the summer of 2021. There

is no need to apply.

Two ways children receive P-EBT food assistance There are two ways children receive benefits: If the child’s household currently participates in SNAP or TANF, their P-EBT benefits will be deposited into the household’s EBT account.

Children who already have a P-EBT card will continue to receive food assistance on their current card.

Children new to the P-EBT program whose household does not participate in SNAP or TANF will receive a P-EBT card in the mail at the address on file with their school.

P-EBT cards look different than the Oregon Trail EBT cards issued to SNAP households.

Visit pebt.oregon.gov for more information about the P-EBT program.

P-EBT does not replace

any child nutrition program already offered and families are encouraged to continue to participate in meal programs in their communities.

P-EBT is separate from SNAP benefits including emergency allotments that are also being issued due to the impact of COVID-19.

P-EBT benefits are not considered in a public charge test.

Resources to help meet basic needs Find a food pantry: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org.

Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211), www.211info. org

our keynote presentation, remains our final speaker of the Forum.

John Bacon, Southwestern Oregon Community College, will be our emcee for the program.

So, mark it down, December 10, watch for the registration forms about mid November. Oh, this forum is open to all interested individuals.

Remember Our Business is helping your Business! And like us on Facebook.

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

Unlimited Book Club to meet October 14 At 6 p.m., Thursday, October 14, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of Coos History Museum, Coos Bay Public Library and North Bend Public Library.

It was formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation.

The club meets every second Thursday of the month.

The meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss the book club’s next title,

selected by book club members, The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio.

Suggestions for future readings will come from members of the Unlimited Book Club.

Those interested are invited to attend meeting, and there is no obligation to stay.

Do you have questions about the book club?

Call 541-756-6320 x216, or email education@ cooshistory.org. Sign up to receive Zoom link for meeting.

Register for free at https://is.gd/dzviPh

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Oregon Zoo welcomes King to Rhino Ridge The Oregon Zoo welcomed some big-time royalty recently: King, a 3,000-pound rhinoceros from Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, arrived in town Sept.

10 and is making himself at home at the zoo’s new Rhino Ridge.

While he’s still getting acclimated, guests may catch sight of King in the outdoor portions of the habitat as he explores his new digs.

“If he’s outside, he’ll be hard to miss,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s rhino area. “So far, he’s settling in really well, with a lot of attention and encouragement from his care staff.”

King belongs to the eastern subspecies of black rhinoceros, which is considered critically endangered. In 2011, the western subspecies of black rhino was declared extinct.

“King represents a species that’s among the most endangered on the planet,” Gomez said. “Poaching and the illegal wildlife trade have wiped out 96% of the world’s black rhino population. In South Africa alone, we’re losing almost a rhino a day. Hopefully, we can help inspire a new chapter in the conservation of this incredible species.”

To learn how small actions — everyday decisions about what to buy and do — can help protect this imperiled species, visit oregonzoo.org/help-rhinos.

King was born at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo in 2013, and moved to the Brookfield Zoo in 2016.

His transfer to Portland was recommended by the Species Survival Plan for black rhinos, a cooperative program among accredited zoos to promote genetically diverse, self-sustaining populations of threatened and endangered species.

A female rhinoceros is expected to join King at Rhino Ridge later this fall.

“We’ve gone from half a million to a few thousand rhinos left in the blink of an eye,” noted U.K. naturalist Steve Backshall.

“While those left in the wild are ludicrously precious, the rhinos that are in zoos (which were bred

Photo by Michelle Schireman, courtesy of the Oregon Zoo

King, a 3,000-pound eastern black rhinoceros, has moved in at the Oregon Zoo’s new Rhino Ridge. there, born there and cannot ever be released into the wild) are of disproportionate importance to their kind.”

Rhino Ridge is one of eight major projects made possible by the community-supported zoo bond measure passed in 2008, and was completed with a $1.2 million investment by donors to the Oregon Zoo Foundation’s $8.5 million Heart of the Oregon Zoo campaign. Members, donors and corporate and foundation partners help the zoo make a difference across the region and around the world. To contribute, go to oregonzoo. org/donate.

Cruciferous Oktoberfest postponed The North Bend Public Library program, “Cruciferous Oktoberfest,” which was to be held Wednesday, September

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Beach art event returns to Florence on October 16 The nationally celebrated Circles in the Sand beach art returns to Florence on October 16 on the beach at Driftwood Shores.

“This is always an uplifting event at a great time of year to visit Florence’s beaches,” said Bettina Hannigan, president/CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. “People come from all over. It’s wildly artistic, spiritually uplifting for many, and incredibly unique among beach events anywhere in the country.”

A giant labyrinth will be carved in the sand beginning around 3 p.m. A public walkthrough the begins at 5 p.m. Low tide will be at 5:15 and sunset will be at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and will be held rain or shine. NBC Nightly News gave national coverage to one of the artist’s events in September 2019.

Circles in the Sand events tend to draw big crowds, especially once the public is invited to walk through the labyrinths upon completion. Volunteers will be on hand at the beginning of each labyrinth walk to help people keep physical distance. COVID-19 masking and distancing guidelines in effect at the time will be enforced.

Driftwood Shores Resort and Conference Center, Sand Master Park Sandboarding and Venomous Sandboards, Sea Lion Caves, Mo’s Seafood and Chowder, and The Little Brown Hen restaurant are sponsoring the annual event.

“We are eagerly looking forward to another amazing

and unique beach draw, said Lon Beale, event sponsor and owner of Sand Master Sandboarding and Venomous Sandboards in Florence. “We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone; and don’t forget, it’s completely free.”

“We receive many calls about Circles in the Sand each year and our guests really enjoy the event. Each of our rooms has beach and ocean view and guests will have a front row seat of this amazing artist in action,” said Jim Myers of Driftwood Shores.

Circles in the Sand was created in 2011 by labyrinth artist Denny Dyke.

This will be Dyke’s fourth trip to Florence. Dyke is based near Bandon and does several beach draws each year on Bandon’s beaches, but has gained an international following. In the early years of his work, it was not uncommon to see mentions of “crop circles” or “alien art” after his work was found on the sand. His first intention was to create labyrinths so that everyone could enjoy a walk on the sand.

Dyke’s volunteer drawing team starts with a blank canvas of sand and then creates a beautiful work of art for all to enjoy. Every pattern has a single path, with no wrong turns or dead ends, that spirals and meanders throughout the entire labyrinth and returns near its entrance.

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Circles in the Sand will return to Florence on October 16 with a giant maze drawn at Driftwood Shores.

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ASL Practice Place scheduled October 21 Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor Kandy Bergquist to offer ASL Practice Place via Zoom. Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid and speech pathologist.

ASL Practice Place meets every third Thursday of the month at noon. The next event is October 21.

The program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is not a class, but Bergquist will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome.

The program is free and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for the event at https://is.gd/ daR3SI

Community Cooking with the Co-op slated Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP: Starring Jamar every fourth Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. The next event is Thursday, October 28.

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op’s Outreach Coordinator, Jamar, to provide safe, easy and healthy recipes to create at home.

Join us virtually for this fun community event.º For his October recipe, Jamar will be featuring Coos Head Pumpkin Curry.

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