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By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

North Bend City Councilor Susan na Noordhoff was arrested Wednes day morning in relation to an incident involving her neighbor.

North Bend Police Chief Gary McCullough said Noordhoff was arrested on a charge of harassment and cited in lieu of custody.

He said the arrest was related to in incident reported earlier in The World where Noordhoff got into an altercation with a neighbor involving the possible removal of a large tree.

In that incident, McCullough told the city council Noordhoff had approached the home owner and an arborist looking at the tree, which is in the backyard of a home two doors down from Noordhoff’s home.

Noordhoff said she approached the owner because the tree sits on the property line between that home and her next-door neighbor. She said she only went over there to ask if they had called the other owner, who lives in Washington state much of the year and was not home at the time.

According to Noordhoff, during the discussion, the property owner got very aggressive, and Noordhoff

responded by pushing her away.

When McCullough talked to the council two weeks ago, he said the neighbor had decided not to press charges, only asking the Noordhoff be trespassed from her property.

McCullough said things changed last week when the property owner came to the police station and said she wanted to pursue charges.

“With a Class B misdemeanor,

North Bend honored for supporting Little Theatre

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

A long-time partnership between the city of North Bend and the Little Theater on the Bay led to the city receiving a major award last week.

During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Mayor Jessica Engelke announced North Bend is the recip ient of the 2022 Oregon Economic Development Association’s “Urban Renewal Project of the Year” award.

The statewide honor recognizes a project that has helped transform or revitalize a community using tax increment financing. The Oregon Economic Development Associ ation is the state’s foremost trade association for the state, regional and local economic development professionals on the front line in diversifying and expanding local economies.

North Bend has been at the forefront of the renovations and improvements to Little Theatre on the Bay since the project started in 2015.

Due to the condition of the his toric theater, Liberty leaders faced a tough decision in 2015 - tear down

Engelke touts her experience, vision in mayor’s race

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke urged voters to look at her record and her plans for North Bend when taking part in a forum with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

Engelke got a unique opportuni ty to answer questions alone after her challenger, former Mayor John Briggs elected not to participate in the forum.

Engelke opened by saying the success of North Bend is very per sonal to her.

“I love this community,” she said. “I’m a North Bender, and I’m proud to be one. I know I can do the job, and I’m qualified to do the job. I’m not here to complain, I’m here to contribute. I’m very proud of the accomplishments in the short two-year period. I’m here to move us forward another 20 years, not to take us back.”

Engelke then answered questions from Ron Kutch, the vice president of government affairs and economic development for the chamber.

What made you decide to run for office and what do you bring to the table?

“I believe in leadership, and it starts from the top,” Engelke said. “The main thing I was to do as mayor is carry things forward. What can I bring to the table is I’m a relationship builder and convener. I’ve been able to do that for the last two years.”

What is the city council’s priorities the next two years?

“Looking ahead with some of the development happening in

the community, I really think the focus needs to be on housing, the chronically homeless and economic development,” Engelke said.

She said with housing, all kinds need to be considered including emergency housing and workforce housing.

“How does a city help with that,” she asked. “We need to be as business friendly as possible. Let’s figure out how we come up with solutions.”

What kind of economic develop ment plans do you have to make business easier?

“We have an opportunity in the area to support the first eco port on the west coast,” Engelke said. “Are there any barriers that stop econom ic development? As a person who grew up here, I have seen the ups and downs of the community.”

She said as a child, the economy was heavily reliant on the timber industry, which caused a local re cession with the industry suffered. She said there needs to be balance and diversity moving forward.

What can be done at a city level to address homelessness?

“This is not a North Bend prob lem, or a Coos Bay problem. This is not even an Oregon problem, it’s a national problem.” Engelke said.

She said addressing homeless ness needs to be done large-scale, pointing out she is a board member with the League of Oregon Cities and was appointed to a home lessness task for with a mayor’s statewide organization.

“241 cities in Oregon are coming together,” Engelke said. “We’re all looking at how is this affecting our city? This group is putting togeth

er a legislative ask, and there’s going to be a dollar amount. We’re coming together as a task force and figuring out the solutions together.”

Do you support the prospect of a shipping container facility coming to Coos Bay?

Engelke said the North Bend City Council has sent a letter offi cially supporting the project. She said the port would improve the economy region-wide, which would benefit all cities, including North Bend.

“How do you fix things? It’s eco nomic development,” she said. “It starts with the economy. You have to have a strong economy to build in other things. I support it and the council supports it.”

What is your opinion on the jail levy tax voters will be deciding on in November?

“The reality is the cost of opera tions continue to go up,” she said. “In government, we’re usually locked in on property taxes and

what we can bring in every year. So what do we do? It’s not a city decision, but it’s a decision that will impact our city. When our officers arrest someone and they don’t have available jail beds to take them, it hurts our officers. It’s going to be a county decision.”

What is your vision for North Bend?

“My vision for the city is walk able streets, a healthy, safe place,” Engelke said. “It’s a community that’s vibrant and really embraces the live, work and play mentality.”

In closing, Engelke told the business leaders she hopes to con tinue to make improvements to her hometown.

“I wont to be known as the visible mayor, the mayor who is out there,” she said. “I want to be known as the person who moved things along. Things are going in the right direction. I’m the person to take you forward for the next 20 years. I will sit down and talk to anyone.”

there’s a two-year statute of limita tions,” McCullough said. “The victim came in and said she wanted to pursue charges.”

Police went to Noordhoff’s home Wednesday morning and filed the charge of harassment. McCullough said the case will now go to the dis trict attorney’s office, where the DA will work with Noordhoff to decide how to move forward.

COVID boosters approved for young children

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

The bivalent booster shot for COVID-19 is now available to chil dren ages 5 to 11 in Oregon.

That’s the news Dr. Dean Sidelinger, the state health official, shared during a monthly COVID-19 briefing Thursday.

“Yesterday, the FDA and the CDC expanded emergency use authori zation for COVID 19 boosters for children ages 5-11,” Sidelinger said. “That means that as of today, all people ages 5 and over are recom mended to receive a bivalent booster dose. OHA data shows there are nearly 330,000 people between ages 5 to 11 in Oregon.”

Sidelinger said the bivalent booster, which specifically targets the latest Omicron subvariants, was approved just before Labor Day and is available in all Oregon counties. Both Pfizer and Moderna have ver sions of the MRNA booster avail able. Only the Pfizer booster can be used for children ages 5 to 11.

“The newly approved bivalent boosters target the Omicron subvari ant and also protect against the origi nal COVID-19,” Sidelinger said. “We know the bivalent boosters that are widely available will provide better protection against currently circulat ing strains than the original vaccine. Young people do not need to have had previous boosters to get the bivalent booster. The boosters are free and no insurance is needed. Providers have received the vaccine supplies and are ready to serve all ages.”

Sidelinger also suggested all people consider getting their flu shot at the same time as their COVID booster.

Sidelinger said across Oregon, nearly 70% of residents completed the original two-shot vaccine series. More than 259,000 bivalent boost er doses have been administered statewide, which accounts for 6.1% of people in the state.

“While we are all tired of talking about COVID-19, Oregonians are still getting sick of the disease,” Sidelinger said.

The good news is cases and hospitalizations are dropping. Daily reported case counts in Oregon have fallen from 585 daily cases Sep tember 7 to 482 as of Wednesday. Nationwide average is also trending down. Case positivity is down from 7.2 percent to 6.8 percent.

“The number of reported cases does not accurately show the cases in Oregon,” Sidelinger said. “Many people take home tests and do not report them. There are still a high number of cases in Oregon.”

Sidelinger said nine counties in Eastern and Southern Oregon are still shown as high or medium risk

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During last week’s city council meeting, the North Bend City Council and the Little Theatre on the Bay’s Restoration Committee received the Urban Renewal Project of the Year award.

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North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke answers a question while taking part in a forum with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Engelke’s opponent in the race, former Mayor John Briggs, did not participate in the event.

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to renovate it. At the time, the Little Theatre on the Bay turned to the city of North Bend, which answered the call.

North Bend amended its Urban Renewal Agency District and awarded the Little Theatre on the Bay a $500,000 grant to kickstart the fundraising effort. Since then, the Little Theatre on the Bay has raised more than $3.5 million from more than 650 unique community do nors and more than 30 grants.

Earlier this year, the Little Theatre again turned to the city when it needed help raising funds to replace the 24-foot neon blade sign on top of the theater. Again, North Bend responded. The city’s new Main Street Program secured a $174,805 state grant, which it passed on to the theater.

The original neon sign was removed from the theater, sometime in the ‘50s, and will be back shining over North Bend within the next two years.

Since the first original grant from the Urban Renewal Agency in 2015, the Little

Theater has complete six steps of its eight-step renovation plan. It hopes to complete all the work by April 2024, the theater’s 100th birthday.

The Little Theatre on the Bay’s timeline for the renova tion work is: Phase I (2015) – Completed Exterior Façade Repair and Restoration Phase II (2016-17) – Com pleted

ADA Restrooms and New Seats Phase III (2017-18) – Com pleted

Upgrade Lobby and Con cession Area Phase IV (2018-21) – Com pleted

Set Workshop Area and New Green Room Phase V (2020-21) – Com pleted

LED Stage Lighting Upgrades & Hearing Loop System, Box office, and Mezzanine remodels Phase VI (2021-22) – Com pleted

Historic Preservation-New Roof with Rooftop Domes Phase VII (2022-23) – Fund raising; Begin Construction Feb 2023

Youth Program Center/ Rehearsal Space and New Dressing Rooms Phase VIII (2024) – In Prog ress

Neon Blade Sign and Mar quee to light up the night. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Engelke acknowl edged the vision and invest ment of the current and past governing body members from 2015 onward, which also serves as North Bend Urban Renewal Agency board members. Members of LTOB’s restoration team participated in Tuesday’s meeting.

“Little Theatre on the Bay is so proud to have their historic Liberty The atre restoration named the Urban Renewal Project of the Year,” said Jeanne Woods, chairperson of the LTOB Restoration Committee. “It’s been a wonderful project in our local town that has made the arts more accessible and enjoyable by thousands of people. We’ll put the award in the glass case in the lobby so everyone in our communi ty can enjoy it. Thank you so much for nominating us.”

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North Bend Police Officer Nick White received the Five-Year Service Award with the City of North Bend. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Officer White was recognized by Mayor Jessica Engelke and the North Bend City Council. Pictured, from left, Engelke, White and Police Chief Gary McCullough.

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Daniel Baldwin-Garcia, a North Bend Waste Water Treatment Plant operator II, was honored by Mayor Jessica Engelke and the city council with his 10-Year Service Award with the City of North Bend. During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Engelke and Public Works Director Ralph Dunham gave Baldwin-Garcia the award.

Sunday 10/09:

North Bend

• 1:04 am, 19 year old male lodged at Coos County jail for assault IV domestic charges, 2200 block of Meade Avenue.

• 5:51 am, 32 year old female cited for disorderly conduct II, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 10:12 am, neighbor dispute, 2300 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 10:24 am, disorderly conduct, 2300 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 12:02 pm, disorderly conduct, California Street boat ramp.

• 2:17 pm, 24 year old female cited on criminal trespass II and resisting arrest, Troutman Property.

• 7:23 pm, dispute, 1800 block of Madrona Street.

• 11:51 pm, intoxicated subject, Oak and 11th.

Coos Bay

• 12:05 am, 54 year old male cited for driving while sus pended, N Bayshore Drive and Red Lion.

• 12:23 am, 32 year old female, cited for DUII, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 1:13 am, 32 year old male cited on a Cottage Grove warrant, 1100 block of New mark Avenue.

• 2:31 am, 23 year old male cited for DUII, 2200 block of N Bayshore Drive.

• 5:19 am, dispute, 900 block of S 2nd Street.

• 6:10 am, 34 year old female cited on a North Bend Police warrant, N Schoneman.

• 7:21 am, line down, New mark Avenue and S Empire Boulevard.

• 7:59 am, dispute, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:40 am, water problem, 1200 block of Coos River Highway.

• 10:58 am, hit and run accident, 1600 block of New mark Avenue.

• 1:02 pm, 59 year old male cited on two Coos Bay Police warrants/61 year old male cited on a Coos Bay Police warrant, 800 block of S Broadway Street.

• 1:19 pm, indecent expo sure, Radar Road and Puerta Vista Drive.

• 1:48 pm, disorderly con duct, Commercial Avenue and 5th Street.

• 1:59 pm, 42 year old male cited for fail to register as sexual offender, felon in pos session of restricted weapon, 1100 Newmark Avenue.

• 2:53 pm, recovered stolen vehicle, John Topits Park.

• 3:19 pm, dispute, 500 block of Puerto Vista Drive.

• 3:50 pm, animal neglect/re layed to animal control, 100

block of Central Avenue.

• 5:00 pm, dispute, 500 block of Puerto Vista Drive.

• 6:15 pm, violation of re straining order, 700 block of S Cammann Street.

• 6:41 pm, 43 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1200 block of Embarcadero Circle.

• 6:52 pm, family dispute, 700 block of S Cammann Street.

• 7:04 pm, civil problem, 300 block of N Wall Street.

• 7:31 pm, 35 year old male cited on Coquille Police war rant, 400 block of Commer cial Avenue.

• 8:22 pm, assault, 1200 block of S 2nd Street.

• 9:02 pm, 36 year old male cited for driving while sus pended, Myrtle and Lewis.

• 10:51 pm, 26 year old male cited for driving while sus pended, 1200 block of Fulton Avenue.

• 11:04 pm, criminal mis chief, 1400 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:05 pm, 37 year old male cited result of traffic stop, Fulton Avenue and Madison Street.

• 11:30 pm, 70 year old male cited result of traffic stop, Newmark Avenue and Woolridge.

Coquille

• 4:41 am, water problem, 500 block of N Baxter Street.

• 11:17 am, dispute, 300 block of N Henry Street.

Reedsport

• 8:16 am, restraining order violation, 2600 block of Frontage Road.

• 1:28 pm, domestic distur bance, 900 block of Green wood Avenue.

• 2:22 pm, civil dispute, 900 block of Bellevue Drive.

• 4:29 pm, disturbance, 7-Eleven.

• 4:50 pm, road hazard, Reedsport area.

• 10:40 pm, suspicious activ ity, Don’s Mainstreet Diner.

Monday 10/10:

North Bend

• 5:15 am, suspicious subject/23 year old male, 1800 block of Waite Street.

• 6:29 am, threats, 1900 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:27 am, burglary, 3700 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 8:08 am, 31 year old male cited on a North Bend Police warrant, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:50 am, criminal mischief, 2100 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 10:57 am, assault, 3500 block of Ash Street.

• 11:42 am, hit and run accident, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

Police Blotter

• 1:02 pm, juvenile problem, 2300 block of Pacific Street.

• 1:39 pm, disorderly conduct, 1400 block of Vermont Avenue.

• 2:02 pm, 33 year old male cited on two North Bend Police warrants, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:33 pm, burglary, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.

• 3.59 pm, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 8:40 pm, non-injury accident, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:57 pm, disorderly conduct, Sherman and Grace Church.

Coos Bay

• 12:08 am, 38 year old male cited on Coos Bay Police warrant, Morrison Street.

• 1:51 am, 39 year old female cited for driving while suspended, S 2nd Street and Kruse Avenue.

• 2:10 am, 31 year old male cited result of traffic stop, Mullen off Newport.

• 2:18 am, 36 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 63000 block of Highway 101.

• 2:55 am, disorderly conduct, 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue.

• 4:34 am, 25 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Empire Boat Ramp.

• 5:05 am, burglary, 700 block of S 2nd Street.

• 7:39 am, theft, 400 block of N Bayshore Drive.

• 8:08 am, 31 year old male cited on North Bend Police warrant, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.

• 10:22 am, Douglas County Sheriff served 35 year old female on a Coos Bay Police warrant, 1000 block of SE Douglas Avenue.

• 11:16 am, sexual harassment, 800 block of Donnelly Avenue.

• 11:52 am, shoplifter report, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, dog at large, 100 block of Norman.

• 3:05 pm, weapons offense, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 3:12 pm, harassment, Newmark and Sherman.

• 3:21 pm, theft, 500 block of

Central Avenue.

• 3:27 pm, disorderly conduct, Wallace and Newmark.

• 3:44 pm, dispute, 900 block of S 2nd Street.

• 4:47 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark and Laclair.

• 5:16 pm, dispute, 1700 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 6:39 pm, dispute, 700 block of Marshall Avenue.

• 7:49 pm, misuse of 911, 300 block of N Wall Street.

• 8:00 pm, dispute/possible menacing/threats, 300 block of S 9th Street.

• 8:17 pm, 58 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 100 block of S 7th Street.

• 9:23 pm, intoxicated subject, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 9:31 pm, 22 year old male arrested and transported to Coos County jail on charges of felony hit and run, DUII, reckless driving, reckless endangering, assault III and additional charge from Oregon State Police of elude, Highway 101 and Market.

• 10:16 pm, prowler, 2500 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 10:30 pm, dispute, 200 block of N Broadway Street.

• 11:11 pm, 28 year old male cited on North Bend Police warrant, 1300 block of Airport Lane, Oregon State Police.

Coquille

• 5:08 pm, vehicle vs pedestrian accident, Highway 42 and Adams.

Reedsport

• 9:50 am, trespassing, 2600 block of Frontage Road.

• 10:24 am, trespassing, 100 block of N 10th Street.

• 11:14 am, theft, Ace Hard ware.

• 1:21 pm, trespassing, Dol lar General.

• 1:58 pm, animal problem, Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 3:25 pm, suspicious activ ity, Highway 101 and mile post 214.

• 3:44 pm, fraud, Reedsport Lane.

• 7:15 pm, protection order violation, 300 block of Rain bow Plaza.

• 8:05 pm, ordinance viola tion, Champion Park.

• 8:10 pm, animal problem, Rowe Street.

• 8:40 pm, disorderly con duct, Champion Park.

• 9:32 pm, disorderly con duct, 7-Eleven.

Tuesday 10/11:

North Bend

• 1:05 am, dispute, Connecticut and Union.

• 11:55 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2200 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:25 pm, theft of plate, North Bend High School.

• 1:42 pm, civil problem, 700 block of California Avenue.

• 6:38 pm, shots fired, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 6:43 pm, shots fired, McPherson Avenue.

• 7:45 pm, phone harassment, 2300 block of Pacific Street.

• 7:55 pm, runaway juvenile, 1900 block of Lincoln Street.

• 8:35 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:39 pm, hit and run accident, 2300 block of Commercial Street.

• 10:00 pm, loud music, 2500 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:20 am, 68 year old male cited on Curry County Sheriff warrant, 100 block of N Broadway Street.

• 7:43 am, dispute, 1000 block of S 1st Street.

• 7:59 am, dispute, 1000 block of N Bayshore Drive.

• 10:07 pm, fire, 2nd Court alley & Egyptian.

• 10:17 am, theft of laptop, 2600 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 10:49 am, civil problem, 2400 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:45 a.m., minor in possession of marijuana report, 900 block of W Ingersoll Avenue.

• 12:14 pm, missing person, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 1:03 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:12 pm, shoplifter, 100 block of S 7th Street.

• 1:38 pm, dispute, 200 block of E Johnson Avenue.

• 2:46 pm, civil problem, 100 block of S Broadway Street.

• 3:40 pm, hit and run accident, 3100 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 3:46 pm, dog at large, 700 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 4:06 pm, 48 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:11 pm, hit and run accident, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 4:12 pm, fraudulent use of credit card, 500 block of N Marple Street.

• 7:45 pm, dog bite, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:12 pm, assault, 1800 block of N 7th Street.

• 10:55 pm, criminal mischief, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:56 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 900 block of S 4th Street.

Coquille

• 9:50 am, dog at large, 1300 block of N Gould Street.

• 5:01 pm, runaway juvenile, 1700 block of Shelley Road.

• 6:13 pm, criminal mischief, 1st Street.

• 6:44 pm, located runaway juvenile, Coquille Community Center.

Reedsport

• 1:06 am, suspicious activi ty, Barrone Park.

• 1:11 am, suspicious activ ity, Reedsport Community Charter School.

• 1:21 am, suspicious activi ty, McDonald’s.

• 3:26 am, animal problem, 2300 block of Arthur Drive.

• 9:23 am, disorderly conduct, Highway 38 and Highway 101.

• 12:04 pm, trespassing, 1400 block of Highway Avenue.

• 12:05 pm, juvenile prob lem, Highland Elementary School.

• 1:31 pm, theft, Les Schwab Tire Center.

• 4:22 pm, suspicious activi ty, Dollar General.

• 4:47 pm, trespassing, 100 block of N 20th Street.

• 4:57 pm, suspicious ac tivity, Ridgeway Drive and Ward Way.

• 7:33 pm, theft, Umpqua Mobile Home Village.

• 8:31 pm, runaway report, 2600 block of Highlands Drive.

• 9:50 pm, animal problem, First Community Credit Union.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

ernor now in office.

North Bend deserves experienced mayor

John Briggs is the best choice for myor of North Bend. I hope all residents will read about his values, direction, and vision for our city. He’s ready to step up to the challenge of our city’s needs and has plenty of past experience in our government.

John really listens to citizens’ concerns. As a CPA, he knows how to work within the city’s budget and will utilize the funds efficiently…. no more “secret” meetings. Times have changed and our council members also need to change. Please consider John Briggs for our next mayor.

Debra Bankler North Bend

I support Cribbins

The voters of Coos County have important choices to make in this coming election. Melissa Cribbins is running for re-election as a coun ty commissioner, and I strongly support her candidacy.

She is an experienced and proven leader, and has served our commu nity as a county commissioner for nearly 10 years. She is committed to serving the needs of all the resi dents of our county and has worked hard to make this a better place to live.

Rhetoric and political ideology have a place in the public discourse, but not in our local government.

Strong leadership best serves its constituency by creating a consen sus between differing opinions in order to create the greatest good for all of the community. Melissa Cribbins is this kind of a leader.

Laurie Friedman Bandon

HB3294 – What a waste of funds

It requires sanitary products (tampons and napkins) be placed in all school restrooms, boy’s as well as girls. Crazy as it sounds, that is what HB3294 mandates. I under stand these products were already available in the girl’s restrooms. Thus, this was a totally unnecessary bill. Such a matter is for the local school board to handle. Low cost and easily managed, it could be done on that level. It should never be addressed at state level. Hear the financial impact.

When in the hands of the local school, the cost was minimal. Now, the state, having taken upon itself it to usurp the provision of said products, will spend for the 2-year period 23-25, $9,161,635.00.

Searches for the data in the bill as passed, refer back to the above. The report states that $4,520,000.00 per year is for supplies. (Through 2025).

I am sure the program will continue beyond 2025 at a newly negotiated amount. The initial cost of dispensers is $1,075,000.00. (5,000 dispensers at $215.00 each.) $121,635 is allocated for general fund, what is that? There is no cost to obtain items from the dispenser. So they are unnecessary. A shelf or cabinet would save a million dollars. What are the administrative costs?

Research this for yourself and I think you will agree that we have two issues here.

A most wasteful use of state Funds. The whole bill is unnec essary. Local level management would be far less costly. They could easily handle this.

More power passing into the hands of government and less left to locals. Our schools should be up to us.

Tacked onto this bill are sev eral million-dollar allocations not related to this issue.

So, seriously consider how you will vote this election. This type of irresponsible financial management needs to stop and we need to keep a close check on what is being done.

HB32294 is favored by the gov

Libby Gebhardt North Bend

Vote for Betsy Johnson Who is Betsy Johnson?

She is a blunt, plainspoken and “slightly porkish”(her words) older woman running for Oregon governor.

Betsy’s run has given me hope for Oregon.

As a Curry County Commission er some years ago, I first saw Betsy in action in Salem.

In a legislative committee she was asking the important, tough questions. She also listened. Her remarks reflected her understand ing of the situation at hand. I was impressed.

As always, she was fierce but fair and displayed a good sense of humor.

Formerly the Senate’s most mod erate Democrat, Betsy is running for Governor as an unaffiliated candidate, belonging to neither the Democrat nor Republican parties.

A long-time state senator, Betsy has been a strong and indepen dent voice for the Oregon Coast and all of Oregon for over twenty years. An influential member of the Oregon Coastal Caucus, she was a friend of fisheries and other natural resources industries.

Until she stepped down to run for governor late last year, Betsy served as the Co-chair of the pow erful Joint Committee on Ways and Means, the budgetary arm of the Oregon Legislature. She is a lady that understands the numbers.

Betsy’s positions on our state’s biggest issues, such as homeless ness, crime, education and jobs reflect a pragmatic, collaborative approach to problem solving. Read about her positions at RunBet syRun.com

These are unsettling times. Extremist views and hostile inter actions dominate the relationship between our major political parties as well as in our society.

For true change to happen, we need an independent, experienced stateswoman, beholden to neither the Democrat nor the Republican parties… a maverick moderate!

Please vote Betsy for Oregon Governor!

Georgia Yee Nowlin, Former Curry County Commissioner

Meaning is clear

As a matter of historical habit, I reflexively read t-shirts. When an ‘anti antifa’ t-shirt caught my eye, it didn’t take long to decipher the message.

Reading from left to right, the message was against something. Since ‘anti’ means against, or in opposition to and antifa stands for anti-fascism. Ok, antifa is against fascism.

Fascism is defined as “a far-right, authoritarian, ultra nationalist polit ical ideology and movement.” Also, fascism “refers to a way of orga nizing society with an emphasis of autocratic government, dictatorial leadership and the suppression of the opposition.” Definitions from Wikipedia and Merriam-Webster, respectively.

So, the conclusion might just be that a wearer of the t-shirt would actually support far-right ideas (replacement theory), ultra-nation alism (Christian Nationalism and/ or white supremacy), dictatorial leadership (refusal to comply with lawful subpoenas/support an in surrection), and suppression of the opposition (gerrymandering/voter suppression/unions). Yes, unions.

The t-shirt’s message was clear, ‘anti antifa’ was and is, a pro-fas cism declaration. Somewhere Benito Mussolini is smiling. For the record, Wikipedia and Merri am-Webster both define him as the WWII Italian fascist dictator ally of Adolf Hitler.

L.S. Powrie Myrtle Point

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By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

Autumn’s annual headache is underway. Starlings are holding their yearly get-togethers around the country. They gather in huge flocks to pass winter by roosting en masse. We’re talking thousands upon thou sands of birds all hunkered down in one place at one time.

This observation will likely deto nate a full-scale nuclear meltdown, but here goes anyway. Starlings are nasty animals. They are to the bird world what street gangs are to humans — mean, vicious punks bent on dominating their territory by violently running off everyone else. On top of that, when you have so many birds congregating in one place their droppings pose a serious health hazard.

But here’s the thing: Nature never intended for Americans to contend with this particular pest. Starlings are native to Europe. So, how did we wind up with them here?

Blame it on Eugene Schieffelin.

As is the case with so many things that turn out disastrously wrong, this one began with “it seemed like a good idea at the time.” Schieffelin was a wealthy, quiet man. Heir to his family’s pharmaceutical fortune, he had two passions; Shakespeare and wildlife. And one day he hit upon a bizarre scheme to combine them.

There was a major effort to elevate the lives of the Big Apple’s citizenry in the closing days of the 19th century. For example, people suggested opening the Metropoli tan Museum of Art on Sundays to lure New Yorkers out of saloons. (It didn’t work.)

Schieffelin was an avid member of something called the American Acclimatization Society, whose

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members thought introducing European plants and animals in North America was a good thing. Instead, it unleashed what one writer called “biological pollution.”

An idea hatched in Schieffelin’s mind that was so utterly prepos terous, author Kim Todd called him “an eccentric at best, a lunatic at worst.” He would fill the trees of New York’s Central Park with all the birds mentioned in Shake speare’s works. (Starlings pop up in “Henry IV,” by the way.) Accord ing to Schieffelin’s scheme, seeing living reminders of the Bard’s literature would somehow inspire New Yorkers to open a book and discover literary beauty for themselves. And his family fortune assured him the means to turn that absurdity into reality.

So, he ordered 80 European starlings shipped over from the Old Country. On a blistery cold, snowy morning in early March 1890, he opened their crates in Central Park. The birds, dazed after long weeks aboard a rolling ship crossing the Atlantic amid winter storms, walked out a few steps and just stood there. They seemed lost in a mental haze, unsure what to do in their new home.

Schieffelin finally grew tired of standing around in the cold waiting for the birds to fly off. He ran into them, waving his arms and shouting, “Go, go, go!” With that, the very first starlings took wing in American airspace. Schieffelin was so dedi cated to the project he released an additional 100 starlings in 1891.

The birds were a novelty at first. The public was intrigued by them. In February 1900, a woman wrote a letter to The New York Times ea gerly describing a new bird variety that had recently shown up in her

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neighborhood and wondered if it could be a starling.

But America’s love affair with the newcomer didn’t last long. They quickly caused the decline of several other bird types, including the eastern bluebird, the state bird of both New York and Missouri.

Say this much for starlings — they have an active love life. From those original 180 birds released in the 1890s, their numbers have grown to more than 200 million in the United States, Canada and Mexico today.

So if your local animal control agency is wrestling with the annual starling nightmare today, a wealthy elitist’s environmental meddling back then was to blame. It’s a reminder that sometimes nature is best left to its own devices.

ABOUT THE WRITER

J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. Have a historical mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remember ing? Please send it to HolyCow@ insidesources.com.

Opinion: Ranked Choice Voting is Unfair and Potentially Dangerous

By MARK BURTON InsideSources.com

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) might be OK for primaries, but it should never be used for general elections because it is inherently unfair. Also, contrary to the claims of its advocates, RCV would not necessarily lead to more “moder ate” candidates.

Under RCV, voters who pick the ultimate winner as their first choice only get to vote once, but voters who choose a loser as their first choice get to vote more than once. This is inherently unfair because it gives some voters multiple votes in a sin gle race while others only get one.

It seems especially egregious to show the most favoritism to voters who preferred the least popular candidates. Why should voters who choose poorly get more votes than those who choose well?

Why should voters who prefer less popular parties, like the Greens or Libertarians, get to vote more times than Democrats and Repub licans? They should not, and that is why Americans, and especially Republicans, should be very wary of Ranked Choice Voting.

Not surprisingly, advocates of Ranked Choice Voting rarely mention its drawbacks. They usually focus, instead, on the claim that Ranked Choice Voting would eventually spur political parties to run more “mod

erate” candidates. Those candidates would likely be ranked as a second choice by opposing party voters and, therefore, more likely to win if a sec ond round of voting is required.

Ranked Choice Voting, however, would not necessarily lead to more moderate candidates. First, for RCV to work, there must be at least three candidates per election. How could that be guaranteed for each race? Would election laws have to be changed, and if so, in what ways?

For example, would parties be allowed to run more than one can didate per office? If so, how many? It’s not hard to see how this might increase, not decrease, the number of candidates who run for office when one considers the difference between pretending to be moderate and actually being moderate. It would also mean that voters would not have to choose an opposing party candidate as their second choice, eliminating the incentive for “moderation.”

If political parties cannot run multiple candidates simultaneously in the same election, then Ranked Choice Voting might spur major political parties to create additional, ostensibly unrelated parties to give them more de facto candidates. For example, a contest with a Demo cratic candidate, a Socialist candi date and a Green Party candidate all running against a lone Republican would give the progressives an

unfair advantage.

Once in office, Democrats, Socialists and Greens would al most always vote together against Republicans. Would Republicans be capable of forming sufficiently popular allied parties of their own to counter the many progressive party candidates? Or would they become perpetually disadvantaged under Ranked Choice Voting?

Of course, smaller parties might emerge on their own without major party backing. Their candidates might not be able to get on the ballot, however, if they are required to get some minimum number of signatures on a petition allowing them to run.

Under RCV, would election laws be altered or eliminated to make it easier for fringe candidates to get on the ballot in an effort to make sure that there would always be at least three candidates per race? If so, that might increase the number of fringe candidates who get elected.

Granted, much depends on how RCV is implemented. Nevertheless, for general elections, Ranked Choice Voting will always be a bad idea whose time should never come.

ABOUT THE WRITER

Mark Burton is the author of “Federal Cooperative Health care: An Economical Alternative to Obamacare and Single-Payer Systems.” He wrote this for Inside Sources.com.

J. Mark Powell

Cultural grants available

Coos County Cultural Co alition, the local re-granting arm of The Oregon Cultural Trust, is now accepting grant applications. Applications are due on October 31.

The grants are intended for projects taking place in 2023. Grant amounts are usually

between $250 to $1,200 and are intended to act as “seed money” to help get a project off the ground.

The CCCC encourages ap plications for a new program in an existing organization or as a boost to buy materials or cover publicity costs for

a one-time project of an in dividual artist or non-501c3 organization.

To determine if your proj ect idea might be eligible for a grant and grant application visit the CCCC website at https://www.ccculturalcoali tion.org.

Downtown Holiday Open Houses coming soon

The perfect solution for getting into the holiday spirit and working on your gift giving list is to come to Coos Bay downtown for the Annual Downtown Holiday Open Houses.

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur day, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as participat ing businesses open their doors for the Holiday Open Houses.

Browse participating shops for gift giving inspirations and holiday home décor while entering to win door

prizes.

Start your shopping journey at Katrina Kath leen’s Home Décor – 191 S Broadway or Checkerberry’s Flowers & Gifts – 1290 N. Bayshore Drive (Coos Bay Village) and pickup your Downtown Open House map to more shops all waiting to show you their latest for the gift giving season.

On November 11, start col lecting those receipts. From November 11-26, shoppers who collect $100 in receipts from Coos Bay Downtown merchants can turn them in on Shop Small Saturday, No

vember 26, at Jennie’s Shoe Store – 262 Central Ave., for a commemorative Marshfield District mug from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., while supplies last.

Eat, shop, mingle and explore your Coos Bay Downtown for the holidays.

To learn more about the event and check out a map of participating businesses visit www.coosbaydowntown.org and follow us of Facebook.

The Coos Bay Downtown Association promotes Coos Bay as an attractive place to live, work, and visit by con tinually enhancing the quality life of the downtown area.

Wyden, Merkley urge federal government to deliver drought relief to Oregon

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley recently pressed the Bureau of Recla mation to prioritize Oregon as the agency develops its plans for the drought relief resources that Congress recently provided in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Infla tion Reduction Act (IRA).

“[W]e write to strongly urge the Bureau of Recla mation to provide critical funding to areas in Oregon that have been devastated by the historic, multi-year, extreme drought conditions,” the senators wrote to Bureau

of Reclamation Commis sioner Camille Touton. “As you saw first-hand this summer while visiting the Klamath Basin, the drought has been devastating to Oregon communities. As our reservoirs run dry, 23 Oregon counties have USDA disaster designations and hundreds of thousands of Oregonians have been directly harmed by drought. Communities and irrigation districts are continuing to invest in water conservation improvements, however, funding is becom ing harder to come by with the persistent drought condi

tions. The number of projects that need to be completed to address this drought emer gency has far outpaced local funding sources.”

“. . . Your agency is now primed with new funding and beneficial tools that can help Oregonians strug gling against drought by supporting repairs to aging infrastructure, conservation efficiencies and new piping. These infrastructure upgrades would improve irrigation, water quality, wildlife refug es, and salmon and steelhead fisheries across the state,” the senators continued.

Auditions for The Frog Prince set Nov. 7

The audition for The Frog Prince will be held Novem ber 7 at Coquille Valley Elementary School (1115 N Baxter Street, Coquille) from 4 to 6 p.m.

Those auditioning should plan to stay the entire two hours and arrive on time.

Some of the cast members will need to stay for the first rehearsal from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Approximately 50 to 60 cast roles are available for local students.

All students from Coos County K-12th grade are encouraged to audition. No advanced preparation needed. Most cast members will have rehearsal for the entire week from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and must be available for all rehearsals.

The performance will be November 12 at the Sawdust Theatre (120 N. Adams, Coquille) at 3 and 7 p.m. For information, contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@ yahoo.com, 541 396-3855 (leave a voice message) and 541 290-8479 (leave a text

the CDC

Statewide, hospitalizations are also falling with cases dropping from 464 per day in July to 248 as of Wednesday.

“The number of COVID positive cases in hospitals is still far below what we saw in the Delta surge in 2021 and the Omicron surge earlier this year,” Sidelinger said.

During the briefing, Sidelinger also updated the monkeypox virus in Oregon. He said, much like COVID, monkeypox is slowing down.

More than 200 cases have been reported in Oregon, with Coos County reporting just a single case.

A vaccine for monkeypox is becoming more available.

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The Frog Prince is a part of the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s unique interna tional touring project and is presented in Coquille by the CREATE Center.

Deep in the Royal Swamp, a selfish princess makes a promise to befriend a lonely frog after he retrieves her golden ball from the well.

But what happens when the princess tries every trick in the book to break her prom ise? Come and find out as the

Missoula Children’s Theatre and 50 local students present the enchanting musical THE FROG PRINCE at the Saw dust Theatre November 12 at 3 and 7 p.m.

Among the roles to be cast are the three sisters–also the princesses, two students to play the lonely frog, Ollie the Aspen Tree, bumbling knights, kindly Swamp Things, the well read alliga tor, fancy flamingos, helpful ducks, a busy Fly and the mischievous Fly Traps.

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Community Calendar of Events

Community Yoga 6 p.m., October 19 Hosted by Coos Bay Public Library, the event is virtual Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 16 years. She has taught yoga in community health centers, schools, and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abil ities over the last eight years. The virtual class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruc tion (and live demonstration via Zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by the breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility.

Unlimited Book Club 6 p.m., October 20

Virtually via Zoom Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, Prison Poems by Mahvash Sabet. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited.

Beauty and the Beast Oct. 21, 22, 23. Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m., Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Hales Center for the Performing Arts at Southwestern Oregon Community College

The classic story comes to life on a local stage brought to you by the On Broadway Thespians. The community is invited for this perfor mance of Disney’s Beauty and The Beast The Broadway Musical.

Remove invasive plants Noon-4 p.m., October 22 Mingus Park

Join the Coos Watershed Association board and staff members to remove invasive plants and raise funds to sup port their important mission in a special “pool party”!

This year’s annual event takes place in Mingus Park, Coos Bay, Saturday, October 22. The outdoor activity starts with an ivy pull and na tive species planting, noon4pm, and continues with an after-party and fundraiser, 4-7pm, at the Mingus Park Pool deck (though not in the actual pool). The After Party will feature live music with T-Bird and the Demarzo Trio, as well as food and drink available through 7-Devils and The Plate food trucks, plus information about the Coos Watershed—and a raffle.

Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers 1-3 p.m., October 22 Winchester Bay Community Center, 635 Broadway

Please feel free to join the music with your acoustic stringed instrument, or just come to listen. Cookies and coffee provided. Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association is a non-profit 501C organization which was founded in 1964 with the sole purpose of “preserving, promoting and perpetuating old time music and Old-time fiddling”.

Folk Heroes of the Northwest 2 p.m., October 23 Sprague Theatre, Bandon

The community is invited to join a special presentation by Oregon author William Sullivan titled “D.B. Cooper & the Exploding Whale: Folk Heroes of the Northwest.” Sullivan is the author of numerous books featuring Oregon hiking and local history. The free event is sponsored by the Bandon Li

brary Friends and Foundation and the Bandon Library.

Emergency Preparedness seminar 5:30 p.m., October 26 North Bend Public Library

The free one-hour workshop will cover topics such as earthquakes, tsunamis, fire communication plans and preparing a go bag. Register at tinyurl.com/NBPLEmer gency

Crafter’s Corner Noon-6 p.m., every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October

Allegany Community Center

Featuring over 15 local artisans showcasing qual ity handcrafted items and gifts such as myrtle wood products, quilted and baby items, jewelry, seasonal decorations, purses and totes, crocheted hats, gloves and toys plus a whole lot more. There is a raffle to benefit the Pelican Harbor Food Bank and door prizes to be award ed at the end of October.

Empty Bowls fundraiser Noon to 3 p.m., October 29 Southwestern Oregon Community College

The Empty Bowls Fundraiser is co-sponsored by the Ore gon Coast Culinary Institute and the Southwestern Oregon Community College. It’s an afternoon and evening of food, music and art located at the Oregon Coast Culi nary Institute. With a $20 donation, guests choose one of hundreds of handmade ceramic bowls created by the Empty Bowls Coos County potters.

They then get to sample soups donated by local chefs, including those at OCCI. The event includes a silent auc tion of locally made art piec es. 100% of the admission price and additional bowls or auction items purchased by guests during the event is donated directly to the local food pantries.

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Community Cooking

5:30 p.m., October 27

Virtually via Zoom. Register by going to https://bit.ly/3powyqG

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! This time, Jamar will be featur ing Hearty Fall Soup.

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

Stillwater Natives Nursery, 53701 Beach Loop, Bandon

Each session provides you with instruction, original curriculum handouts and reference materials devel oped for our local ecoregion, to support you in design ing your garden. These worksheets guide you and introduce suitable native plants for your location and conditions.

Classes are held at the nurs ery, preferably outdoors but in case of rain we will meet in the greenhouse.

Mission Pastable-Spaghetti Feed

11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 5 North Bend Community Center

The Coos County Foster Parent Association is hosting the free family event with pasta for all to eat. Donations are accepted.

Storytime

10 a.m. each Wednesday

Coos Bay Public Library

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

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

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

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

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

TOPS weekly meeting 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bay Area Senior Activity Center, 866 S. 4th Street, Coos Bay

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support organi zation. Its purpose is to help and support each other as we take and keep off pounds sensibly.

UnBook Club

1 p.m. every fourth Thurs. North Bend Public Library

The UnBook Club is a book club without assigned reading.

Come tell us what you’ve been reading and leave with new ideas.

Marshfield, Coquille clinch league volleyball titles

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The Marshfield and Coquille vol leyball teams secured titles in their respective leagues with wins on the road last week, and then Marshfield added the title in its home tourna ment on Saturday.

The Pirates claimed the crown in the Sky-Em League by keeping their league record perfect with a win at Marist Catholic in Eugene on Wednesday.

The Pirates beat the Spartans 25-10, 25-23, 25-23 to improve to 7-0 in league play with just the regular-season finale against North Bend at home on Tuesday. Then

Marshfield will wait through the Class 4A play-in round to find out its opponent in the round of 16.

The Pirates, who hold the No. 1 spot in the Class 4A power rank ings, will host a match for a spot in the state tournament.

They have momentum with the perfect league record and the win in their own tournament, where they beat Mazama 25-15, 25-16 in the championship match after topping Marist Catholic again in the semifi nals, 25-22, 25-16. Marshfield beat North Bend in the quarterfinals, 25-21, 25-11.

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LEAGUE: Coquille, in its first season back in Class 3A and its first year back in the Far West League (though it looks much different from the traditional one of the 1970s, 80s and 90s), also clinched a title by staying perfect in league play, sweeping host Brookings-Har bor on Thursday.

The Red Devils improved to 9-0,

a game in front of both St. Mary’s and Cascade Christian — both teams Coquille beat in three sets earlier in the season.

Coquille finishes the league sea son at South Umpqua on Tuesday and, even with a loss, would have a share of the league title and the right to host the district tournament on Saturday. The Red Devils will play fourth-place Glide while Cas cade Christian and St. Mary’s face each other. The winners of those two matches battle for the league’s top seed to the state playoffs and the losers play for the third and fourth seeds. All four advance to the playoffs, since the 11-team league is the only one in Class 3A guaranteed four playoff spots.

Aside from the shortened season that was played outdoors, Coquille has won league titles every year the current seniors have been in the high school.

SKYLINE LEAGUE: Myrtle Point tuned up for its showdown with Powers for a spot in the Class 1A Skyline League tournament this weekend by sweeping visiting Glendale in the regular-season finale on Wednesday, 25-16, 25-4, 25-16.

Myrtle Point finished 7-4, in fifth place in the standings, winning four of its last five matches.

Powers also finished the regular season on a strong note, beating New Hope Christian 25-10, 2514, 25-15 on Friday at home and finished fourth in the standings, including a five-set win over the Bobcats.

Those two teams play in Powers on Tuesday in the first round of

the league playoffs, when the top eight teams all have matches (8 at 1, 7 at 2, 6 at 3 and Myrtle Point at Powers). The four winners advance to the district tournament at Marsh field on Saturday, when they will determine the order of the league’s four teams in seeding for the Class 1A playoffs.

Pacific, the league’s third South Coast team, finished a winless league campaign with a 25-14, 25-23, 25-19 loss at Elkton on Thursday.

VALLEY COAST CONFER ENCE: The South Coast’s three teams in the big Class 2A league all

lost both their matches Saturday on the final day of the regular season.

Bandon and Gold Beach both played at Oakridge and lost to the host Warriors and Lowell.

The Tigers fell to Oakridge 25-21, 25-16, 25-20 and to Lowell 23-25, 25-18, 25-16, 25-20.

Gold Beach lost to Lowell 25-16, 25-16, 25-22 and to Oakridge 25-9, 25-15, 25-10.

Reedsport, meanwhile, lost its matches at Monroe, falling to To ledo 25-11, 25-16, 27-25 and to the host Dragons 25-11, 25-12, 25-9.

Monroe finished a perfect 16-0 in league play.

Oakridge was 14-2, Oakland 12-4 and Bandon and Lowell 11-5. Gold Beach and Reedsport both finished 5-11.

In the league playoffs, Bandon will host both Gold Beach and Lowell on Wednesday. The Tigers were second to Oakland in the league’s south division, while Gold Beach was fourth. Lowell was third in the north division, and will meet Gold Beach at 5 p.m., with the win ner facing Bandon at 6:30.

If the Tigers win, they advance to the district tournament on Saturday at Southwestern Oregon Communi ty College.

Bulldogs make big plays late to beat Hidden Valley in football

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Peyton Forester had a pair of big plays in the final minutes 80 seconds of the game and North Bend came from behind to beat Hidden Valley 21-18 on Friday night in Grants Pass.

The Mustangs had gone ahead 18-14 with 3:11 to go on a touchdown run, but North Bend rallied, aided by a big Hidden Valley penalty that nullified an interception.

Forester scored on a 12yard pass from Cole Hansen with just 1:16 to go, a touch down set up by a big run by Hansen on a quarterback keeper. Clayten Wharton’s kick gave the Bulldogs the three-point lead.

And Forester came up with an interception to help seal the win.

North Bend improved to 3-4 overall and 3-3 in Class 4A District 4. Hidden Valley is 2-5 overall and 1-4 in league play. The Bulldogs have their final home game Friday, hosting Ashland, before finishing the regular season at unbeaten Henley on Oct. 28.

HENLEY 29, MARSH FIELD 15: The Hornets avenged a playoff loss to

the Pirates in Pete Susick Stadium last fall by beating Marshfield on its home field Friday night and staying perfect on the season.

Henley improved to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in league play in the Hornets’ closest game of the season.

Shaw Stork had three touchdown passes for the Hornets, including a 74-yard pass to Owen Cheyne early in the game and a 30-yard pass to Cheyne after the Pi rates had gone in front 15-14 in the third quarter. His final touchdown, again to Cheyne, covered 40 yards and secured the win in the fourth quarter.

Henley’s other touchdown came on a double pass from Logan Whitlock to Chris Jan ney gave the Hornets a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.

The Pirates bounced back with the next three scores — a pair of short touchdown runs by John Lemmons sand wiched around a field goal by Qwetyn Petty.

Marshfield fell to 5-2 over all and 3-1 in league play heading into its final home game against Hidden Valley on Friday.

The Pirates finish the regular season Oct. 28 on the road against Mazama, the team they beat in the semifi

nals on the way to the state final last fall.

SOUTH UMPQUA 49, COQUILLE 12: The Red Devils lost for the second straight week on the road in the Far West League (Class 3A District 3).

The Lancers, who lost the Class 3A championship game to Siuslaw last fall, improved to a perfect 7-0 in league play, keeping pace with Cas cade Christian.

Coquille fell to 4-3, with losses also to Cascade Chris tian and to Lakeview on the final play of the game last week. The Red Devils are home for the final two games of the regular season, hosting Douglas on Friday and then St. Mary’s of Medford on Oct. 28, when a win would likely propel Coquille into the playoffs.

POWERS 59, GLEN DALE 12: The Cruisers rolled to another easy six-player win in their reg ular-season home finale on Friday.

Powers had another big day on offense, generating 473 yards. Quarterback Rene Sears had three touchdown passes and Lane Jones had two TD receptions (one from Tayton Allen).

Brothers Alex and Patrick

Mahmoud both had two rush ing touchdowns while Jace Shorb had a touchdown run and a touchdown reception to lead Powers.

Powers allowed 185 yards, most coming late with the Cruisers far ahead. Alex Mahmoud had two inter ceptions and Talon Blanton also had an interception and six tackles. Sears had nine tackles in the win.

The Cruisers, still unbeat en on the season, finish the regular season at Riddle on Friday before moving on to

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SPORT 0: The Tigers bounced back from a loss to Oakland a week ago with a shutout win at home over the Brave.

Bandon improved to 3-2 in league play and 3-3 overall, sitting in third place in Class 2A District 3.

The Tigers will advance to the playoffs if they can win their final two games, at Rogue River on Friday and at home against the combined

Gold Beach remained per fect on the season and first in the league standings with a 64-41 win at Illinois Valley.

Next, the Panthers host Oak land, which also is unbeaten in the league standings after a 54-6 win over the North Douglas-Yoncalla squad.

Reedsport, which is winless on the season, visits the North Douglas-Yoncalla team on Friday at North Douglas and hosts Oakland to finish the season.

DevilCats alone in first after soccer win at Gold Beach

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The Coquille-Myrtle Point boys soccer team picked up another big victory on Wednesday, completing a season sweep of Gold Beach with a 2-1 win over the host Panthers.

The DevilCats improved to 10-1 on the season and are alone in first place in the league standings and guaranteed a spot in the Class 3A-2A-1A playoffs.

Gold Beach fell to 8-2-1 and is in third place behind Umpqua Valley Christian, which is 9-1-1 after playing to a 1-1 draw at Sutherlin on Thursday.

The DevilCats finish the regular season at Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday, Oct. 25, a match that could decide the league title. UVC shut out Coquille 5-0 in their first meeting, the only blemish on the DevilCats schedule.

First, they visit South Umpqua

on Tuesday and host Glide in their home finale Thursday.

The DevilCats were last in the postseason in 2013-14 when they lost in the Class 4A play-in round. Their last time in the playoff brack et was the 2009 season.

COTTAGE GROVE 6, NORTH BEND 0: The Lions shut out the visiting Bulldogs, dropping North Bend to 0-7 heading into the league finale at Marshfield this

coming Thursday.

The Pirates did not play Thurs day, when they had their bye in the second half of the league schedule.

Second-place Marshfield (3-0-3) visits league leading Marist Catho lic on Tuesday.

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GROVE 0: The Bulldogs contin ued a strong late-season surge with a shutout win over the host Lions.

North Bend improved to 3-2-2 in the Sky-Em League, firmly in third place. They finish the regular season at Marshfield on Thursday, after which they will learn their foe in the Class 4A play-in round.

The Pirates are in second place at 4-1-1, including a tie with the Bulldogs, heading into their match at league-leading Marist Catholic on Tuesday.

Marshfield blanked Cottage Grove 4-0 last Tuesday.

North Bend runners second in Country Fair Classic

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North Bend’s boys fin ished second in the Country Fair cross country meet at Elmira on Saturday.

The Bulldogs were behind just Philomath, which easily won the meet, in the race held on a weekend this year after traditionally being held during the week.

The Warriors easily won, with 19 points, while North

Bend had 113 points to edge Taft (114) and Harrisburg (118).

Ben Hernandez won the race for Philomath, finishing in 16:41 in the 5,000-meter run, 10 seconds ahead of teammate Mateo Candanoza.

The Warriors had six of the first eight finishers.

North Bend was led by Aidin Wilson, who was 12th (18:35). Gavin Schmidt was 17th (19:12), a spot in front of teammate Benjamin

Swank (19:13). Brenton McKiddy was 23rd (19:47).

Stayton won the girls title with 34 points, while Central Linn had 48. North Bend was fourth with 108.

Haley Butenschoen (20:32) and Hope Bridge (21:07) finished first and second for Stayton.

Ellie Massey led North Bend with a 16th-place effort (23:01). Amber Bancroft was 29th (23:55), Abby Wood ruff 31st (24:03) and Rylee

Zender 33rd (24:37).

Marshfield’s runners par ticipated in the junior varsity portion of the meet, taking both individual titles.

Corbin Reeves was the boys JV winner in 18:20, with teammate Elijah Cellura second (18:26) and Talon Thomas fourth (18:47).

Riley Mullanix was the girls winner in 24:14, with Jenna Erickson fourth (27:13).

CRATER TWI

LIGHT: Marshfield’s top two boys competed in the Crater Twilight 5,000, where Alex Garcia-Siler had a chance to run against argu ably the state’s top runner, Crater’s Tyrone Gorze.

Gorze ran a blazing 14:11 to lead the talented Comets to an easy team win, while Garcia-Silver had an impres sive runner-up time of 14:40.

They were the fastest two times of the season in Ore gon over 5,000 meters.

Crater had three more runners in the top six — all in 15:31 or faster — and won the team title with a scant 17 points.

Gold Beach’s Gianni Atlman was eighth in 16:02 while Marshfield’s Bodey Lutes was 21st (16:56).

Crater is a Class 5A school, so Garcia-Silver won’t face Gorze in the upcoming state meet as Gar cia-Silver attempts to defend his state title.

the first six-player playoffs sanctioned by OSAA.

North Douglas-Yoncalla team on Oct. 28.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Case No.: 22CV27211 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ROBERT A EDWARDS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT A EDWARDS AKA ROBERT ALAN EDWARDS AKA ROBERT EDWARDS, JULIE SIMER, STATE OF OREGON, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants.

To: Robert A Edwards You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https:// www.oregon.gov/odva/- services/ pages/county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://- www.oregon.gov/odva/ Services/- Pages/All-ServicesStatewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 511 9TH AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420. Date of First Publication: McCarthy & Holthus, LLP _ John Thomas OSB No. 024691 _ Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 gchu@ mccarthyholthus.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0181503 10/18/2022 10/25/2022 11/1/2022 11/8/2022

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

T.S. No.: OR-22-938660-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, DALE HARLON, UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/17/2012, recorded 8/1/2012, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/- reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/- instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2012 6271 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 13209 / 23-12-07CB- 01600 7545401 / 23-12-07CB- 02401 PARCEL A BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED EAST 578.18 FEET FROM THE IRON PIPE AT THE WEST QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION AND SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE LAKESIDE-EEL LAKE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 16° 43’ EAST 135.42 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 86° 11’ EAST 287.67 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 86° 11’ EAST 191.45 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 3° 49’ EAST 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 86° 11’ WEST 191.45 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE; THENCE NORTH 3° 49’ WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIPE AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT, BEING IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7. EXCEPT THE WEST 60 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL B BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, ROYAL ACRES SECOND ADDITION IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7; TOWNSHIP 23 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, SAID CORNER BEING A ONE INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 1° 27’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE SOUTH 87° 43’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 95.00 FEET TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN ALUMIUM CAP; THENCE SOUTH 87° 43’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 35.00 TO A THREE QUARTER INCH REBAR WITH AN ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE NORTH 0° 16’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87° 44’ EAST A DISTANCE OF 131.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 555 KINGS AVE, LAKESIDE, OR 97449 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by

the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $6,950.64 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $105,394.42 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to- day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 2/1/- 2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 1/12/2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust

deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest DALE HARLON 555 KINGS AVE LAKESIDE, OR 97449 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 855 238-5118 or Login to: https://www.xome.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing

methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic.

Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW.

ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR- 22-938660RM Dated: 8/25/2022 Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee

Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1st Ave South, Suite 202, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241

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

Published: September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18, 2022

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

The Trustee under the terms of the Trust Deed described herein, at the direction of the Beneficiary, hereby elects to sell the property described in the Trust Deed to satisfy the obligations secured thereby. Pursuant to ORS 86.771, the following information is provided: 1. PARTIES: Grantor: BARNEY E. WHITE Trustee: TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Successor Trustee: NANCY K. CARY Beneficiary: UMPQUA BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH STERLING SAVINGS BANK DBA STERLING BANK 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The real property is described as follows: Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Town of Bay City, Coos County, Oregon

3. RECORDING. The Trust Deed was recorded as follows: Date Recorded: November 29, 2012

Recording No. 2012-10185

Official Records of Coos County, Oregon 4. DEFAULT. The Grantor or any other person obligated on the Trust Deed and Promissory Note secured thereby is in default and the Beneficiary seeks to foreclose the Trust Deed for failure to pay: Monthly payments in the amount of $719.31 each, due the first of each month, for the months of March 2020 through January 2021; plus monthly payments at the new payment amount of $740.07 each, due

the first of each month, for the months of February 2021 through August 2022; plus late charges and advances; plus any unpaid real property taxes or liens, plus interest.

5. AMOUNT DUE. The amount due on the Note which is secured by the Trust Deed referred to herein is: Principal balance in the amount of $68,967.03; plus interest at the rate of 3.25% per annum from February 1, 2020; plus late charges of $356.80; plus advances and foreclosure attorney fees and costs.

6. SALE OF PROPERTY. The Trustee hereby states that the property will be sold to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed. A Trustee’s Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Terms of Trust Deed has been recorded in the Official Records of Coos County, Oregon. 7. TIME OF SALE.

Date: January 5, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m.

Place: Coos County Courthouse, Front Entrance, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423

8. RIGHT TO REINSTATE. Any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time that is not later than five days before the Trustee conducts the sale, to have this foreclosure dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due, other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred, by curing any other default that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed and by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amount provided in ORS 86.778.

NOTICE REGARDING

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

(This notice is required for notices of sale sent on or after January 1, 2015.)

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. You may reach the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503- 6843763 or toll-free in Oregon at 800-452-7636 or you may visit its website at: www.osbar.org. Legal assistance may be available if you have a low income and meet federal poverty guidelines. For more information and a directory of legal aid programs, go to http://www.oregonlawhelp.org.

Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Lisa Summers, Paralegal, (541) 686-0344 (TS #30057.31429).

DATED: August 16, 2022. Nancy K. Cary, Successor Trustee, Hershner Hunter, LLP, P.O. Box 1475, Eugene, OR 97440.

Published: October 18, October 25, November 1 and November 8, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:351095)

Merkley, Bennet call for Tribal stewardship and co-management of national lands, saying Tribes can better manage land

Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, chairman of the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), chairman of the Subcommit tee on Conservation, Cli mate, Forestry, and Natural Resources, sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore highlighting the significance of Tribal

stewardship over lands and waters that make up the Na tional Forest System, and the need to continue collabora tive participation from Tribal leadership and governments and the federal government. In their letter, the senators request the development of a policy for Tribal co-manage ment and stewardship of fed eral forests and grasslands.

“For generations, Tribal nations have managed the lands and waters that now comprise the National Forest System,” wrote the senators. “These lands and waters are essential to their ways of life, and many Tribal governments exercise rights and interests on federal lands – to hunt, fish, and gather. Furthermore, how the federal government

manages these lands can have a direct impact on traditional natural resources.”

The senators highlight an increase in wildfires, noting how these events can start on forest lands managed by the Forest Service and then cross over on to Tribal lands, threatening both tribal communities and resources. In their letter, the Senators

note how tribal governments across the country are pursu ing opportunities to engage with the federal government to manage specific areas in order to protect and enhance treaty resources, or exercise off-reservation rights.

“Developing co-man agement arrangements with Tribal nations is not only essential to fulfilling the Ser

vice’s trust and treaty obliga tions, but also is an opportu nity to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge and practices into management. Tribal co-management can take many forms, which is why it is imperative that the Service have clear policies and procedures for honoring these requests,” their letter continues.

Commissioners urge yes vote on restoring full services at Roseburg VA Hospital

Douglas County Commissioners

Tim Freeman, Chris Boice and Tom Kress unanimously approved a resolution supporting a call to action for Douglas County residents to vote yes on the non-binding advisory question listed on the 2022 November ballot, which states, “Do you believe that FULL services should be restored at the Roseburg VA Hospital?”

The commissioners presented the resolution to a full house of local veterans representing all branches of the United Stated armed forces at their weekly business meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse

The resolution was presented by Commissioner Boice, on behalf of the board and acknowledged that, “We steadfastly support and honor all of our United States Armed Forces veterans and our veteran communities in Douglas County.

We believe wholeheartedly that we owe a great debt to our veterans for

their service and sacrifice to this great nation. We believe that they have earned their health benefits and they deserve to have them provided. We strongly support and encourage Douglas County voters to vote “Yes” on the question, “Do you believe that full services should be restored at the Roseburg VA Hospital?”

Following the resolution presenta tion and unanimous vote, Commis sioner Freeman invited Bill Duncan and Jim Little, two local veterans who are spearheading the veteran-led “Save our Roseburg VA” campaign to speak about their efforts.

“Thank you, commissioners, once again for your efforts in helping us. This is an ongoing battle and we plan to keep this an ongoing battle to make sure it continues and that we continue to fight for our local veterans. Maybe through our efforts, the United States itself would understand that veterans in rural

areas need to be taken care of just as much as those in the big cities. The Roseburg VA Center is a big part of this community and a big part of Douglas County,” stated Duncan.

“Your resolution says exactly what is on the hearts and minds of each veteran here today. Twelve years ago, when we started our campaign we held an event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds to get support for our Save the Roseburg VA campaign. From that event we were able to give 12,000 signed let ters to the VA secretary. That effort was a good effort, but nothing like this non-binding question that is go ing out to all the citizens in Douglas County. The results of which will be a huge piece of ammunition that we can use in our efforts.” said Lit tle. “This issue is close to my heart, because all of us were promised that if we went in harm’s way, that America promised that, we would not have to worry about medical

care in the future. Sadly, this prom ise has been diluted. This promise was made not only to every veteran in this room who served, but also to the 249 names that are on the war memorial just outside this building, as well as all the brave heroes that are lying at rest in our VA cemetery. That makes this failed promise even that much more bitter.”

Since 2010, veterans and other community members in Doug las County have been fighting a campaign aimed at “saving” the Roseburg VA Health Care System, and restoring services that have since been moved elsewhere. The commissioners fully support the continued efforts of the “Save the Roseburg VA Campaign” and their members. Since the closure of the ICU at the Roseburg VA in 2009, supporters of the campaign have ex pressed concern about the continued loss and threat of loss of other med ical services, as well as outsourcing

to other medical systems.

“It’s important to remember that the catchment area for our VA Hos pital is much greater than Douglas County. It’s really all of southern Oregon and portions of northern California. When we brought this concern to the Oregon legislature, that catchment area and matter of statewide concern was recognized. We were able to pass a house-joint memorial, which means the voice of Oregon, the Oregon Legislature said exactly what this question pro poses. They agreed that the Rose burg VA Hospital should be restored to full service. That is the current position of the State of Oregon. What happens at this VA Hospital affects veterans from a large geo graphical area. Your veteran group is at the tip of the spear having this conversation and I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the effort you are putting forward.” comment ed Commissioner Freeman.

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