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Coos Bay approves tax incentives to spur development

By JULIE AKINS For The World

The city of Coos Bay on Tuesday approved a sweeping incentive to building affordable and low-income housing to address the reality of increasing numbers of rent burdened residents.

Upon the recommendation of Mayor Joe Benetti, the council agreed to waive taxes for 10 years on multi unit affordable housing developments in order to incentivize building in an environment where a lack of housing has created

hardships for employers to attract and retain workers.

Nonprofit builders, tribal partners and realtors all agreed that without more housing in the price range that working people could afford, the community would face losses to businesses and the population of Coos Bay in general.

“We need to move forward on this, we need to address our housing shortage any way we can,” the mayor said while adding that getting people plugged into jobs and moving up the ladder at companies

throughout the city will additionally lift people out of cycles of poverty.

The Multi Unit Property Tax Exemption is a state sponsored program allows the tax incentive for up to a decade on developments of at least three units and could be much more. Builders would have to take advantage of the offering within nine years of making the request. Discussion centered on which areas of town the council might want to designate, the size of developments they would most like to encourage and if developers in the

urban renewal area could also apply for this incentive.

Ultimately it was determined that developers in the urban renewal area could apply but they would only be entitled to one benefit, either the MUPTE or urban renewal incentives, but not both.

Council could have chosen several options in terms of where to target development: core areas which they determine, areas within a quarter mile of the bus route, or they could designate the entire community under a low income designation.

Parents line up for a Bus Jam Christmas

Rent has long been a burden in Coos Bay, like in many Oregon cities. 25 cities in Oregon also received the severely rent-burdened designation, including Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, and Ashland.

The city of Coos Bay has been trying to work on the problem since 2008, through code changes and grants. But with inflation and building costs increasing, incentives have not been enough to encourage developers to build more which prompted council to agree that the

Surge in respiratory cases putting hospitals on the brink

By DAVID RUPKALVIS For The World

An unprecedented rise in upper respiratory illnesses across Oregon is putting the state’s hospital system at risk.

That’s the message state Health Officer Dr. Dean Sidelinger shared Thursday during a briefing with the media.

Sidelinger said Oregon has seen a combination of three sicknesses that has led to a rapid increase in hospitalizations with RSV, influenza and COVID-19 cases all raising at the same time.

“The situation facing our hospitals is very serious,” Sidelinger said. “Today, our hospitals are reaching a point of crisis. The combination of surging flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases is pushing hospitals past their maximum bed capacity, which never happened during the COVID-19 crisis.”

A record number of people came to the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday to go Christmas shopping for their children as Bus Jam culminated with the yearly shopping spree for parents. Bus Jam, which has been sponsored by the Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club and KDock Radio for 21 years, provides Christmas gifts to needy families during the holiday season. After residents helped fill more than four buses the weekend before, all the gifts were sorted and placed on tables, where parents came and picked the gifts they are going to give to the children on Christmas morning. Due to a larger need in 2022, Bus Jam added extra slots for parents to shop, as volunteers worked to meet the need during trying economic times.

Woman’s body found after missing for almost a month after deadly car accident

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A woman reported missing in early November was found deceased at the scene of an auto accident at Cape Arago.

The Oregon State Police were called to mile post 12.9 on Cape Arago around 11 a.m. Sunday, December 4, to a report of a single-vehicle crash. When troopers and other emergency responders arrived, they found a vehicle operated by Wendy Haumea Smith, 45, had crashed at an un-

known date and time. Smith’s body was located close to the accident scene.

The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Honda Civic, operated by Smith, crossed the westbound lane of travel onto the earthen shoulder and plummeted down a cliff of more than 100 feet before coming to an uncontrolled rest against a tree on Cape Arago Highway. Smith was reported missing to the Coos County Sheriffs’ Office on Nov 6.

Scene evidence indicates Smith survived

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OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriffs’ Office, Charleston Fire, North Bend Fire and Oregon State Parks.

Sidelinger said OHA is working to provide emergency resources that will enable hospitals to bring in more help from out of state, He said Governor Kate Brown signed an executive order Wednesday that will allow traveling doctors and nurses to be used at hospitals in the state to help alleviate a shortage of medical providers.

“Every one of us can protect ourselves and our families from respiratory viruses and prevent them from spreading to other people,” Sidelinger said. “As another wave of respiratory diseases sweep the nation and Oregon, hospitals are overwhelmed and don’t have enough meds to treat everyone in the manner they’re accustomed to. Many more people are being hospitalized with breathing problems, especially those under 2.”

Sidelinger said in November, Oregon saw a five-fold increase in RSV cases. While the rate has since slowed, there are still record numbers of RSV patients being seen.

“Rates of RSV remain higher than any recorded time,” Sidelinger said.

“Influenza activity in our community has doubled week over week for five consecutive weeks. Flu related hospitalizations have increased rapidly since October. It is impacting people over 65 primarily.”

Sidelinger said it is still early in the flu season, and he expects the case counts to continue to rise.

“We’re also seeing warning signs that COVID-19 cases are quickly increasing this respiratory season,”

the crash, extricated herself from the vehicle, collected some belongings and moved a short distance from the vehicle. It is currently undetermined if Smith died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the crash or other causes.

State Parks closed access to the last section of Cape Arago Highway during the investigation and recovery efforts were underway.

Photos by David Rupkalvis/For The World

William A. Selden to exhibit at Coos Art Museum

From December 9 through February 5, 2023, Coos Art Museum will feature a solo exhibition, Natural World, by wellknown artist W. A. Selden. He received his formal art education at both the California Institute of the Arts (Chouinard) and the Art Center College of Design.

His work encompasses all styles and medium: acrylic, pastel, watercolor and oils. Selden is best known for his celebrity portraits, especially the Marilyn Monroe series. Several examples of his works are decorating the walls of the Players and Baxter’s restaurants in Irvine, Calif,, Edie’s Diner in Corona Del Mar, Calif., and in El Torito and Charlie

Brown’s restaurants located throughout the country. A 5’ x 7’ painting of the Beach Boys is hanging in Gardunio’s restaurant in Albuquerque, N.M.

Selden is also an accomplished photographer and custom color printer with a line of photo gift cards published under the trade name of “Oregon Coast Card.”

Each card features an original hand-printed photograph depicting a scene of the varied and beautiful Oregon coastline. Along with the portraits and cards, Selden also specializes in realistic landscapes and ocean scenes and accepts commissions for a wide variety of illustrative projects. He states that he is “never content to rest upon

past glories” and continues to expand and promote his exceptional artistic abilities.

A free public opening reception for Natural World will take place Friday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. This reception also celebrates the opening of two other exhibitions - COLORS, from the Permanent Collection, and Hounds of Love by Paula Bullwinkel.

The museum offers a wide range of art activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Museum admission is $5 general, $2 students and seniors, free to museum members.

Douglas County commissioners issue proclamation in honor of National Guard Day

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation December 7 at the weekly business meeting calling upon all citizens of Douglas County to observe National Guard Day, in celebration of the National Guard‘s upcoming 386th birthday on December 13. Commissioners were honored to recognize the men and women who bravely serve our communities and nation in the Army National Guard.

The proclamation was presented by Commissioner Boice, on behalf of the board and acknowledged, “We know that the U.S. National Guard is the oldest military organization in America and its members respond to state and national emergencies, military conflicts, natural disasters and also conduct search and rescue operations. We recognize that the U.S. Army National Guard is a reserve force of men and women who trace their roots back to Colonial America.

Founded in 1636 as a citizen force, today the National Guard is a ready reserve group of 450,000 men and women voluntarily serving in all 50 states and four U.S. territories. We are especially proud to honor members of Roseburg’s Charlie Company unit, who represent Oregon National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment for the invaluable work they do.”

A copy of the video presentation can be found on the Douglas County Government Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment.

In addition to deployments all over the world during war and conflict times, in recent years, the utilization of the National Guard has been unprecedented with members of the Oregon National Guard providing critical support to the state’s COVID-19 response, assisting civilian law enforcement during periods of civil unrest, as

well as assisting state and local governments during hazardous weather and wildfire response operations.

Commissioner Tom Kress presented proclamation certificates to attending Oregon Army National Guard members from Roseburg’s Charlie Company, the Oregon Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, as well as Oregon Army National Guard Headquarters in Salem, Golf Company out of Salem and Bravo Company out of Salem: Brigadier General Eric Riley; Lt. Colonel Dustin Ballard; Lt. Colonel Jered Carpenter; Master Sergeant Sheri Hoddle; Sergeant First Class Nick Marshall; Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Patrol

Deputy Arthur Maldonado (Flight Operations SGT w/1st Battalion 189th Aviation) and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Deputy Ricky Perry (Specialist w/1st Battalion 186th Infantry Regiment).

The proclamation is a reminder that the freedoms and liberties we enjoy as Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the courageous men and women who have and currently serve our nation in all divisions of our United States Armed Forces, including our reserves. Today and every day, we especially encourage citizens to honor and support the men and women proudly serving our communities in the Army National Guard.

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A solo exhibit showcasing the work of William A. Selden will open at the Coos Art Museum on December 9.

Starting December 9 and running through April 2, 2023, Coos Art Museum will be featuring COLORS - from the Permanent Collection exhibition. The exhibit will provide an introduction to how the use of color influences what we see in a particular art work.

All aspects of color in art will be featured including hues, tones, tints, shades, value, temperature, saturation and the visual aspects of

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color combinations. If you have ever felt blue, or green with envy, or have seen red, you know there is more to color than meets the eye. Join the museum for an exploration of “COLORS - from the Permanent Collection.”

The museum offers a wide range of art activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Museum admission is $5 general, $2 students and seniors and free to museum members.

A free public opening reception for COLORS from the Permanent Collection will take place Friday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. This same reception celebrates the opening of two other exhibitions – Hound of Love by Paula Bullwinkel, and Natural World by W.A. Seldon.

Coquille Junior-High School Trimester 1 honor roll

7th Grade

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Dean Berger, Ashton Carr, Taylor Fisher, Ella Henthorn, Petra Ivanitsky, Avery Johnson, Tanner Kelner, Tucker Kelner, Haydenn McGilvery, Wyatt Strouts, Neeko Tucker and Bronson Willis

3.50 – 3.99

Ava Arriola, Coral Averett, Joshua Coffman, Grace Gertner, Starah Holycross, Elizabeth Huff, Charlotte Jackson, Hyatt Johnson, Bristol Layton, Adriana Lucatero, Tyler LeBrun, Gavin McCrorey, Reagan Thomason, Samuel Wells, and Rylie West

3.00 – 3.49

Lilly Frazier, Grace Gillaspie-Cook, Bentley Hansen, Jesse King, Ziva Klatt, Lily Mills, Avery Moe, Tylee Rutland, Lillie Ryan, Skyler Schalla, Paisley Sherritt, Molly Voth, and Elianah Watts

8th Grade

4.00

Aurora Bartholomew, Yamini Chovatiya, Peyton Drake, Liam Haan, Oakley Johnson, Valorie Lambson and Braedon Millhouser 3.50 – 3.99

Ashlynne Allen, Peter Clark, Edan Cochran, Alexander Cribben, Devrie Crochetiere, Cody Fife, Austin Gallagher, Katie Grant, Bella James, Jazmin Lockwood and Belle Messerle

3.00 – 3.49

Trenton Backman, Nevaeh Domenech, Owen Ellerman, Kimberly Field, Ian Frost, Gideon LaGore, Michael Lenninger, Luke Noel, Paityn Pugmire, Evan Ramos, Alicia Salazar, Jacob Sherman, Natalie Stewart, Maria Villasenor and Katelin White

9th Grade

4.00 Katie Bue, Liliana Echavarria, Faith Gertner, Deegan Johnson, Kaytlin Johnson, Azalea Liles, Alexi Lucatero, Echoa Mecca, Ada Millet, Synthia Salazar, Bailey Smith, William Snively and Trevor Willis

3.50 – 3.99

Noah Beaudry, Jasmine Berger, Aurora Fabrizio, Wally Litterell, Aubrey Sanborn, Delainey Swan and Erik Thrash

3.00 – 3.49

Kaylee Dykes, Gavin Fisher, Griffin Gill, Oliver Girard, Katelynn Godin, Karina Gonzalez, Gabriel Huff, Jacob Kingery, Miles Kirn, Audrina Najera, Mattilyn Nelson, Raven Pattee and Cody Ring

10th Grade 4.00

Alyssa Creamer, Jerico Jones, McKinley Warncke, Jenna Willis and Eme Wirebaugh 3.50 – 3.99

Alyssa Ammar, Madelaine Brooks, Madison Chimenti, Sierra Davis, Aubrianna Flinn, Genevieve Jackson, Peyton Leep, Morgan Pierce, Izabella Trujillo and Holli Vigue

3.00 – 3.49

Grace Arriola, Conor Bready, Taylor Kelner, Waylon Messerle, Katalina Sherritt, Andy Smisek and Simon Zanni

11th Grade

4.00

Nikki Baker, Lance Beaver, Jeslyn Elbert, Brandon Hogan, Reagan Krantz, Hayden March, Andrew Matlock, Thea-Ann McCune, Callie Millet, Karli Ring and Taylor Williams

3.50 – 3.99

Nolan Black, Cole A. Brown, Kaileigh Brugnoli Lyvia Erenfeld, Nicholas Fry, Reggie Gardner, Karsten Gertner, Abigail Hazen, Jacob Kinnaird, Daisy Ross, Mackenzie Thompson and Paige Train 3.00 – 3.49

Mildren Alvarado-Tafolla, Jered Callihan, Chance Dery, Haylee Fredrickson, Jason Herker, Levi Hoyle, Riley Jones, Skyler-Davyd Kirby, Cade Meier, Bo Messerle, Westley Petersen, Domnik Simmons, Cohen Smith and Thomas Vigue

12th Grade

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Godfred Amonoo, Trinidy Blanton, Megan Bue, Theron Bounds, Camry Clemons, Hayden Gederos, Aiden Haan and Dean Hallmark 3.50 – 3.99

Sydney Bassine, Johnny Crawford, Karli Daugherty, ShaeLynn Davis, Zakary Farmer, Jessica Gisholt, Madison Hemphill-Ramos, Kimberly Indalecio, Anna Lillie, Sabre Martin-Petty, Brooklyn New, David Reasor, Tom Riley, Nayeli Trujillo and Dean Tucker

3.00 – 3.49

Spencer Arzie, Leigha Bertrand, Cole M. Brown, Kendal Carrico, Henry Clark, Nevaeha Florez, Hunter Layton, Shaun Pugh, Gardner Scolari and Erica Thrash

with a team of 100+ on municipal, port, and rail projects.

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The Coos Art Museum will open an exhibit looking at colors in art December 9 with a free reception.

Very grateful

I just wanted people of Bandon to know how grateful I am to the organizers of community meals who provided Thanksgiving meals for our community. As an aging housebound person, the delivery of our delicious meal was especially appreciated.

It was tastefully presented and good to eat. The delivery volunteers were happy and cheerful and brightened our day. Colleen Wiesel and her group of hard workers are to be commended for reviving this tradition. Their hard work made lots of elderly people happy and definitely thankful. It takes a village and makes one appreciate our friendly supportive Bandon community.

Katie Heap Bandon

Something is wrong

Measure 114 has been overwhelmingly supported in Portland and five of the most liberal counties in Oregon, while the rest of Oregon has overwhelmingly voted against it. I even saw one county report 100% of their votes against the measure as of the day after the election. Most peo- ple would question any measure being voted on if there is a county that votes 100% against it. It puts up a major red flag to anyone that has half a brain.

That fact in itself should be enough for the legislature to do something different. There should never be a statewide measure proposed with such a disparity between the big cities and the rural parts of Oregon. If Portland, or any county wants to require magazine limits or permits for gun ownership, then they should create local ordinances for those things. There is no reason to punish people in parts of the state with no crime because the big cities do not want guns.

This measure will not stop the flow of guns or magazines into the hands of criminals in Portland, especially since Washington is a stones throw away from Portland and Idaho is not much further away.

Now farmers in southwest Oregon are going to be required to figure out how to find time to get permits, live fire training and fingerprinted in order to protect their livestock from predators or chickens from raccoons. Now I am unable to buy a gun to help protect my family from an armed robbery, which happens daily in Coos Bay now. I can not take multiple days off work to complete all I need to for a permit.

I do think it is ironic how the people who say free voter ID’s and voting in person infringe on the average person’s voting rights, while they tell us that measure 114 does not affect the average citizen’s right to own or buy a gun. Even though it requires you to take multiple days off of work and pay additional fees the average person can’t afford. It’s impossible for both statements to be true.

Is it worth it?

Perry Holman Coos Bay

Have Coos County residents been enjoying the FIFA 2022 World Cup of soccer in Doha, Qatar? The American squad represented well by advancing to the round of 16. We all need to enjoy something much greater than ourselves, as local and world citizens did last summer during the 2022 World Athletics Championships that were hosted with distinction in Eugene.

In an entirely worse situation, the staging of the World Cup in Qatar is the result of a large-scale human tragedy. As has been widely publicized for about eight years or so, appallingly inhumane conditions for guest workers building World Cup infrastructure in Qatar directly caused the deaths of at least 4,000 people, according to international human rights officials. These foreign nationals, typically from Africa and south Asia, suffered in terribly squalid living conditions each day after working twelve hours in frequently staggering Middle Eastern heat.

Soccer fans need to think of what was lost in order for us to enjoy the game that we love. My view is that in light of the disgraceful nature of the construction done for the 2022 World Cup America and all other nations should have declined to play in the tournament. Because that is all it is, a sports festival. As a wise man once said, no one suffers like the poor. In this case that sort of misfortune was monumental and shameful.

Matthew Sproul Bandon

Opinion: Poverty’s End?

By ANTONY DAVIES and JAMES R. HARRIGAN InsideSources.com

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.”

Two decades later, Ronald Reagan declared that poverty had won. But had it?

Worldwide, the fraction of humans living in extreme poverty (defined by the U.N. as less than $1.90 per day) declined from more than 80 percent in the early 1800s to less than 10 percent today. This is despite a sixfold increase in the world population. Since the 1990s, the absolute number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen by 60 percent, while the population has increased almost 40 percent.

So something good is clearly happening globally, but what? And what of the United States?

Since 1967, the United States has spent more than $20 trillion (adjusted for inflation) fighting poverty, more than five times the inflation-adjusted cost of World War II. What has the United States gained for such a sum? By the official numbers, a relatively constant 15 percent poverty rate, year after year, for more than half a century. Maybe Reagan was right. This is what losing a war on poverty would look like.

Of course, we can’t know that

the trillions were wasted because we don’t know how bad poverty would have been otherwise. We know that the United States could have completely eliminated poverty more than a half-century ago simply by cutting a check each year to each poor person for (in today’s dollars) around $10,000. That would have cost the same $20-plus trillion.

And the government could have achieved this solution with zero additional bureaucratic infrastructure. All Americans report their incomes to the IRS annually, and each year the IRS cuts checks to millions of Americans for tax rebates. A couple of lines of code in the IRS’s software would have been all needed to implement this plan.

Why didn’t we do this? Because with $20 trillion on the table, politicians, bureaucrats and entrepreneurs come out of the woodwork to find ways to get some of that money for themselves. And so today, we have more than 100 federal programs to fight some aspect of poverty, each of which is supported by political, bureaucratic and entrepreneurial constituencies who thrive on that federal money. Worse, these constituencies benefit from poverty because, when poverty persists, so does the taxpayer money to fight poverty.

Plainly, massive government spending didn’t work. But what did work is also plain to see.

By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

There’s no Chewing Gum Hall of Fame. However, you can visit the next best thing: Joanne’s Gum Museum, in a little building in Quartzsite, Ariz., featuring a collection of 4,000 pieces amassed since the 1940s.

Americans chomp down on nearly 195 million pounds of the stuff every year without knowing its sticky secret.

Humans have always looked for something to chaw on. Our ancestors chewed everything from tree resin lumps to sweet grasses. Ancient Greeks chewed mastiche, ancient Mayans chewed sap of the Sapodilla tree, and Native Americans enjoyed chewing coagulated tree sap (and, like us, probably growled expletives while scraping it off their moccasins after stepping on it).

In the 1800s, an enterprising Yankee took chewing gum to the next level. John Bacon Curtis cooked up some spruce gum sap over his kitchen stove in Bangor, Maine. “State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum” hit the market in 1848. The reaction? “Ah yup, it’s a pissah!” (It’s a Maine thing. Translation: “I like it.”)

Curtis eventually engaged his brother (some sources say it was his father, others say it was both the brother and the father) in the family business. They cooked the gum while he sold it around New England. He eventually offered a rainbow of gum varieties: American Flag, Yankee Spruce, White Mountain, Licorice Lulu, Trunk Spruce, Four-in-Hand, Biggest and Best, and 200 Lump Spruce. Imagine running into your local convenience store and saying, “A pack of 200 Lump Spruce, please.”

In 1850, Curtis switched to a version somewhat like paraffin wax. Customers liked it better. A whole lot better, in fact, because his company eventually occupied a three-story factory, where 200 employees turned out 1,800 boxes of chewing gum every day.

But there was a problem. John B. Curtis was a typical contrary Yankee and never took out a patent. He preferred keeping his material

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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Chewing Gum’s Sticky Secret

and gum-making equipment secret. Which created a big controversy among historians: Who first patented chewing gum?

Those who believe in hardcore accuracy point out Amos Tyler got one on July 27, 1869. But he never did anything with it.

Those with a more practical frame of mind note William Finley Semple received Patent #98,304, the first truly commercial U.S. patent for chewing gum, on December 28, 1869. (Spoiler alert: Remember Semple’s name.)

While all that was going on, a photographer-turned-secretary-turned-inventor/scientist had a devil of a problem on his hands.

Thomas Adams was personal secretary to deposed Mexican dictator Generalissimo Santa Anna. The same Santa Anna who was the bad guy in the Alamo story. He was living in exile on Staten Island, N.Y., and he had a crazy idea. Santa Anna wanted to import chicle, a gummy sap from a Mexican tree, and sell it as a cheap substitute for rubber. His enthusiasm was contagious, prompting Thomas Adams to buy a ton of the stuff.

Adams made chicle toys, chicle buggy tires, even chicle rain boots. None of them sold. The ex-dictator lost a bunch of money and the two parted company, leaving Adams with all that raw chicle on his hands. He grew frustrated and his chicle supply seemed destined to wind up dumped in the East River. Then one day, serendipity struck.

Adams was in a drug store when a young girl bought a piece of paraffin wax chewing gum for a penny. He remembered something; while tinkering around in the laboratory, Santa Anna would often pop a piece of chicle in his mouth and chew it.

Adams rushed back to his lab and started over from scratch. He boiled some chicle and gave it a test chew. It was a vast improvement over the paraffin version (more elastic and longer lasting). He called his concoction Chiclets, and in February 1871 Adams New York Chewing Gum hit the market.

Chewing gum as we know it had finally arrived. The late 1800s were boom times for gum makers. When they found they could add flavor to

the stuff, business exploded.

In 1891, a company opened in Chicago that produced baking soda. Sales were flat, so in 1892 the owner tried a promotion gimmick: He cooked some gum and attached one stick to each can of soda. Cans started flying off store shelves.

Knowing a good thing when he saw it, the business owner gave baking soda the boot to produce gum only. And he laughed all the way to the bank as a result. His name? William Wrigley.

As in Wrigley Field. As in Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit (1893), Spearmint (1893), Doublemint (1914), Freedent (1975), Big Red (1975), Extra (1984), Winterfresh (1994), Orbit (2001) and Eclipse (2001) Chewing Gum. Yeah, that Wrigley.

Now for the secret promised earlier. Remember the pioneer awarded the first commercial chewing gum patent? It was only a sideline for him because he had a day job.

William Finely Semple was … a dentist. That’s right; the man who promoted putting gum in mouths belonged to the profession that filled dental cavities created by it.

Talk about working both sides of the street!

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 remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@ insidesources.com.

Countries whose governments focus their efforts on crafting and enforcing clear and just laws, on ensuring impartial judiciaries, on maintaining sound currencies, and on protecting property rights and simplifying their regulatory regimes — that is, countries that are more economically free — tend to exhibit lower poverty rates.

The average poverty rate among the less economically free countries is more than 50 percent. The

average poverty rate among the more economically free is under 15 percent. And the pattern persists, even among the poorest countries.

The average poverty rate among poor and economically free nations is 82 percent, versus 93 percent among the poorer and economically unfree countries.

We fought a war on poverty in the United States, and the bureaucracy won. Yet, poverty in the United States is not extreme, not by

a long shot. And extreme poverty in the rest of the world is vanishing, bit by bit, day by day. And for that, we have economic freedom to thank.

ABOUT THE WRITERS

Antony Davies is an associate professor of economics at Duquesne University. James R. Harrigan is a senior editor at the American Institute for Economic Research. They wrote this for InsideSources.com.

J. Mark Powell

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The World is selling past newspaper bundles again for $1 each. Limited stock on hand. 172 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay, 541-266-6047

Grasshopper is the cheesecake this week at The Fleet Deli! Come try our best selling fish tacos. 1/$6 or 2/$11. We will be open Wed - Sat, 11 - 5. Located next to the cheese factory in Bandon. 541-290-7030.

Employment Opps 515

Bandon School District is seeking qualified school bus drivers and van drivers for immediate employment. Bus drivers must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements; van drivers must have a current Oregon Driver’s License Must pass a physical examination and drug screening Must have a good driving record We will pay for training! To view job description and to apply, visit http://www.bandon. k12.or.us/employmentopportunities/ Follow the directions on the webpage to complete your application.

For further information, please call Transportation Supervisor Jeffrey Rupert at 541-5519211

Budget Committee

Openings

Bandon School District announces openings on its Budget Committee, for a three year term expiring 6/30/2026. The Budget Committee reviews the District’s budget and recommends needed changes. The Committee conducts business in evening public meetings held between May and June. The Budget Committee also approves the Budget Document and forwards it to the School Board for adoption by the end of June.

Interested people who are registered voters living within the district boundary should submit a letter of interest postmarked by 12/31/22. Please include the following in your letter:

1. Name 2. Address

3. Phone number 4. E-mail

5. Why do you want to serve on the budget committee?

6: What skills and experience you have that would benefit the committee.

Please address the letter to Bandon School District, 455 9th Street SW, Bandon, OR 97411, or email letter to rachelh@bandon.k12.or.us

If you wish to know more about the Bandon School District’s Budget Committee and its work, please call Business Manager, Amanda Looney, at 541-347-4411.

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Legal Notices 999

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS SUMMONS Case No.16DR19001 In the Matter of the Marriage of: REINA GABRIELA JACKSON, Petitioner, and CRAIG JOSHUA JACKSON, Respondent, and TERESA ROBINSON, Intervenor.

TO: REINA GABRIELLA JACKSON, Petitioner IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are required to appear and answer the Motion to Intervene as a Party filed by Intervenor Teresa Robinson, and as an intervenor, her requested relief; Grandparent Visitation; Custody of Isabella Jackson; Guardianship of Isabella Jackson filed against you in the aboveentitled case within thirty days from the date of service of this summons upon you. If you fail to do so, the Petitioner will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Motion.

NOTICE TO REINA GABRIELLA JACKSON 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 “response”. The “motion” or “response” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein (see page 2 for date of first publication), along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the intervenor’s attorney or, if the intervenor does not have an attorney, proof of service on the intervenor.

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.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF THE OBJECT OF THE MOTION AND THE DEMAND FOR RELIEF Intervenor has filed a Motion to Intervene as a Party, in the above-entitled case, regarding custody, care, and visitation issues regarding Isabella Jackson, a minor child of Petitioner and Respondent. The specific requested relief: Intervenor seeks to have a court order for grandparent visitation between the Intervenor and Isabella Jackson, or in the alternative, Intervenor seeks to have sole legal and physical custody of Isabella Jackson, a minor child, or in the alternative, Intervenor seeks to have legal guardianship of Isabella Jackson, a minor child. The date of the first publication of this Summons is: December 6, 2022.

/s/Jacques P. DePlois Jacques P. DePlois, OSB#290482 PO Box 3159, Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338

jdeplois@ lawofficesofjdeplois.com Published: December 6, December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353750)

Notice of Public Auction

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 12/19/2022. The sale will be held at 10:00am by NORTHWEST CUSTOM CONCEPTS 94729 QUIET VALLEY RD MYRTLE POINT OR. 2016 CHEV CRUISE VIN= 1G1PE5SB5G7119071

Amount due on lien $10632.27

Reputed owner(s) LEXI ORTEGAJONES JONES-ORTEGA, LEXIE I PRIME ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Published: December 6 and December 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353777)

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

Estate of NEAL FRANCIS LAWSON III of Coos Bay, Oregon Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB10074

CLAIMS against the estate are required to be presented, with proper vouchers, to the Personal Representative, MANDY LAWSON at 63775 Flanagan Road, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four (4) months from December 13, 2022, the date of first publication, or such claims may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the court records, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Daniel T. Garner, 625 Highway 101, PMB 350, Florence, OR 97439.

Published: December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:354197)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE

On January 9th, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 58689 Seven Devils Road, Bandon, OR 97411. The court case number is 11CV0059, where Western Sun Capital, Inc., dba Western Sun Capital, assignee of Sherri Norris, dba Western Sun Capital, is plaintiff, and MARJORIE L. LORANGE is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/. Published 11/29/22, 12/6/22, 12/13/22 and 12/20/22. The World/ONPA (ID:353559)

Public Notice Abandoned mobile home for sale that belonged to William Thomas, 1413 Hawthorne Ave #8, Reedsport, OR 97467.

Home is a 1984 Fleetwood, Home ID Number 244970, and Serial Number 1DFL1AD510403853.

Minimum Bid is: $1762.00 (One Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Two Dollars and XX/100)

Sale is public bidding with sealed bids accepted 9am2pm Monday thru Friday until Friday December 16, 2022 at Umpqua MHV, 1413 Hawthorne Ave, Reedsport, OR 97467. Telephone number: (541) 414-6410. Published: December 6 and December 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353883)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of: KAREN K. McKINLEY, Deceased. Case No.22PB09708

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MICHAEL McKINLEY has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of KAREN K. McKINLEY are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 195 N 13th Street, Lakeside, OR 97449, or through his attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative,Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on December 6, 2022. /s/Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Representative PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Michael McKinley PO Box 58 Lakeside, OR 97449 (541) 751-3449.

LAWYER FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Corrigall & McClintock P.O. Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Published: December 6, December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353765)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: PAUL ARTHUR HEIKKILA, Decedent. Case No.: 22PB08945

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Danelle Heikkila has been appointed Administrator. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Administrator, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Administrator, or the attorney for the Administrator, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 6th day of December, 2022.

Published: December 6, December 13 and December 20, 2022

The World & ONPA (ID:353769)

Case No.: 22PB09032

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jourdan Murphy has been appointed Administrator. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amber Gies, attorney for the Administrator, Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th St., Suite 1, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Administrator, or the attorney for the Administrator, Amber Gies, Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th Street, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Dated and first published this 6th day of December, 2022. Published: December 6, December 13 and December 20, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353775)

Pete’s Wood Furniture Repair & Refinish. We pick up & deliver in Bandon area. 480-415-5419.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: PHILIP GORDON MURPHY, Decedent.

SUMMONS

UMPQUA BANK; Plaintiff, v. DOE 1 and DOE 2, being the occupants of or parties in possession or claiming any right to possession of the Real Property commonly known as 110 N. 5th Street, Lakeside, OR 97449; DOE 3 and DOE 4, being the unknown heirs and devisees of Franklin Reese aka Franklin Kyle Reese, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint herein; APRIL REESE, individually and as legal guardian of MURPHY MAE REESE, a minor; SHERRI LEIGH MOORE; and STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION; Defendants TO: DEFENDANTS DOE 3 AND DOE 4: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty days after the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of the Complaint and the demand for relief are: The Plaintiff seeks to foreclose its trust deed on the subject real property described in the Complaint as described below in the amount of $111,094.47 plus interest, late charges, costs, advances, and attorney’s fees, and to cause the subject property to be sold by the Sheriff of Coos County, foreclosing the interests of all defendants in the real property with the proceeds applied to satisfy Plaintiff’s lien. The real property is described as follows:

Lot 11, Block 6, Lakeside, Coos County, Oregon.

APN #: 4296000.

Which currently has the address of 110 N. 5th Street, Lakeside, OR 97449.

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” 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.

HERSHNER HUNTER, LLP

By /s/Nancy K. Cary Nancy K. Cary, OSB 902254 ncary@hershnerhunter.com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff 675 Oak Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1475 Eugene, Oregon 97440

Telephone: (541)686-8511

Fax: (541)344-2025

First Publication Date: December 6, 2022

Published: December 6, December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID:353751)

Sunday 12/04:

North Bend

• 12:49 am, family dispute, 700 block of California Avenue.

1:36 am, dispute, 3700 block of Buccaneer Lane.

9:21 am, disorderly conduct 1800 block of Newmark.

10:41 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2500 block of Sherman Avenue.

11:42 am, disorderly conduct, 3100 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 11:54 am, weapons offense, 1800 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 1:45 pm, 47 year old male cited for criminal trespass II and disorderly conduct II, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:05 pm, intimidation, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 3:28 pm, disorderly conduct, corner of Taco Bell.

• 4:08 pm, family dispute, 2100 block of Harrison Avenue.

6:37 pm, civil problem, Simpson Avenue.

11:52 pm, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:14 am, theft, E Lockhart and S Front.

• 12:48 am, 31 year old male cited on North Bend Police warrant, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:35 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of S Empire Boulevard.

• 4:23 am, 41 year old female cited on four Coos County Sheriff warrants, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:26 am, domestic assault, 1400 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:48 am, missing person/

missing person located, 300 block of Ackerman Avenue.

2:46 pm, menacing, 26 year male transported to Coos County jail on unlawful use of a weapon, pointing a firearm at another and menacing with firearm, 1600 block of N 10th Street.

• 4:02 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark Avenue and Devereux Center.

5:34 pm, dispute, 300 block of Ackerman Street.

6:06 pm, violation of court order, 2400 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 6:39 pm, theft of services, 300 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 7:24 pm, traffic hazard, 1600 Ocean Boulevard.

7:38 pm, 38 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Schoneman Street and Salmon Avenue.

7:44 pm, subject in roadway, 700 block of S Empire Boulevard.

Coquille

• 3:16 am, theft of bike, N Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 10:11 am, animal problem, 800 block of S Hill Drive.

• 12:14 pm, trespassing, Michael Duval DMD.

6:52 pm, animal problem, 100 block of Providence Drive.

7:58 pm, fire, Reedsport Community Charter School.

• 10:52 pm, noise complaint, 2700 block of Frontage Road.

Monday 12/05:

North Bend

• 12:55 am, dispute, Cedar Street behind public square.

• 1:48 am, 38 year old female cited for driving while

city has a housing crisis which must be addressed any way it can.

More than 25% of Coos Bay residents spend half or more of their income on rent which meets the definition of rent burdened.

Numerous nonprofits, builders, realtors and tribal representatives in attendance agreed that without taking bold steps to remedy the problem, the only solutions they could offer would be “onesy, twosy” solutions by connecting with each other to assist the most vulnerable.

Tara Johnson of the Devereux Center expressed a particular and more recent is-

sue of older residents falling into homelessness, “We’re seeing more people over 70 losing their homes. They’re vulnerable and desperate. Much of this is happening because they’re being priced out of their homes. It’s a big concern to see seniors out on the streets.”

Her observations are echoed across the nation.

Older Americans are among the faster growing groups becoming unhoused.

According to Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of the National Council on Aging, the poverty rate for people 65 and older rose from 8.9% in 2020 to 10.3% in 2021. The rate of inflation spreads those already thin even more so and with hous-

LEGAL NOTICE

In the Circuit Court in the State of Oregon for the County of Coos, Probate Department. In the Matter of the Estate of Donald Eugene Lynam, Deceased. David Mark Drillock is the Personal Representative for the Estate of Donald Eugene Lynam and a Probate proceeding has been commenced as Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 22PB10349. All persons having claims against the Estate shall present them within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address below or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative.

Date of First Publication: December 13, 2022

Personal Representative: David Mark Drillock 2338 Simmons Gap Road Free Union, Virginia 22940

Attorney for Personal Representative: Robert S. Miller III Bandon Professional Center 1010 First Street SE, Suite 210 Bandon, OR 9741

Published: December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2022 The World (ID:354276)

Police Blotter

suspended, Lewis and Chester.

7:18 am, loud music, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:53 am, theft from vehicle, Chappell Parkway.

9:27 am, criminal mischief, 500 block of Virginia Avenue.

10:59 am, theft of walking stick, 2600 block of Newmark Street.

12:55 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Newmark Street.

3:32 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 3100 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:15 pm, 57 year old female cited result of traffic stop, 2000 block of Sherman Avenue.

4:57 pm, neighbor dispute, 2900 block of Brussells.

• 9:49 pm, traffic hazard, Chappell Parkway.

Coos Bay

• 2:25 am, 40 year old male cited for driving while suspended, N Schoneman Street and Harris Avenue.

• 9:31 am, theft of mail, 800 block of Fir Avenue.

9:42 am, located runaway, 200 block of N Baxter Street.

11:11 am, hit and run accident, Bayshore Drive and Alder Avenue.

12:12 pm, criminal mischief, 100 block of E Ingersoll Avenue.

12:14 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark Avenue.

• 2:17 pm, theft, 100 block of W Commercial Avenue.

2:17 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:21 pm, disorderly conduct, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:35 pm, 52 year old male cited result of traffic stop, N Wasson and Harris.

• 4:06 pm, neighbor dispute, 400 block of N Main Street.

ing inventory low, property owners are raising the costs of rents beyond what those living on fixed incomes can afford. It’s a concern Johnson underlined for Coos Bay councilors, “I do think we need to work together so senior citizens are able to stay in their homes.”

City Manager Roger Craddock echoed her concern and also that of businesses attempting to hire employees who opt out of Coos Bay due to high rents. “Attracting and retaining employees, it’s worth it.”

Council gave unanimous approval for the city to pursue the 10-year tax exemption and to develop strategies for location of multi family housing throughout the city.

• 6:23 pm, dead animal, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.

6:34 pm, civil problem, 1800 block of Juniper Avenue.

6:35 pm, shoplifter, 100 block of S 7th Street.

• 6:49 pm, 45 year old female cited result of traffic stop, 3200 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 7:31 pm, fire, Empire Lakes/John Topits Park.

7:40 pm, traffic hazard, 300 block of LaClair.

8:42 pm, 43 year old male cited for criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

8:56 pm, dispute, 900 block of S 10th Street.

• 9:52 pm, shots fired, Empire Lakes. 10:30 pm, 58 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Student Way. 10:52 pm, 33 year old female cited for driving while suspended, LaClair and Newmark.

• 11:43 pm, 27 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Morrison.

• 11:45 pm, 41 year old male cited result of traffic stop, Highway 101 and Bay Park.

Coquille

• 4:46 pm, loud music, 40 block of S Cedar Street.

• 5:27 pm, 66 year old female cited for code violation, 1200 block of N Knott Street.

• 5:34 pm, 51 year old female cited for code violation, 1700 block of N Fir Street.

• 5:36 pm, 52 year old male cited for code violation, 600 block of SE 3rd Avenue.

• 5:38 pm, 55 year old male cited for code violation, 400 block of E 3rd Street.

• 10:43 pm, 48 year old female cited result of

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF COOS BAY

The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Coos Bay will hold a public hearing to consider a supplemental budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 at the Agency Board meeting on December 20, 2022 which begins immediately following the Coos Bay City Council meeting that begins at 7:00 pm at Coos Bay Council Chambers, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon. The supplemental budget includes the following:

DOWNTOWN SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

Source – Carryover Use – Transfers to Other Funds

EMPIRE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

Source – Carryover Use – Transfers to Other Funds

DOWNTOWN BOND FUND

Source – Carryover Source – Transfers from Other Funds Use – Debt Service

EMPIRE BOND FUND

Source – Carryover Source – Transfers from Other Funds Use – Debt Service

DOWNTOWN CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

Source – Carryover Source – Bond Proceeds Use – Capital Outlay

EMPIRE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

Source – Carryover Source – Bond Proceeds Use – Capital Outlay

$108,000 $108,000

$42,000 $42,000

$31,000 $108,000 $139,000

$13,000 $42,000 $55,000

($422,452) $138,993 ($283,459)

($553,374) $54,997 ($498,377)

Published: December 13, 2022 The World & ONPA (ID: 353745)

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traffic stop, 200 block of W Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 8:48 am, trespassing, Fullhart Insurance.

2:48 pm, animal problem, Highway 101 and mile post 210.

4:59 pm, trespassing Fullhart Insurance.

Tuesday 12/06:

North Bend

• 10:31 am, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:27 am, theft of services, 1300 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 12:07 pm, dog at large, Sheridan and Virginia. 1:39 pm, theft, 3400 block of Ash Street.

• 2:17 pm, 69 year old male cited on Coos County Sheriff warrant, 3800 block of Kinney Road.

4:08 pm, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Broadway.

• 7:34 pm, 34 year old female cited for theft II, 900 block of Montana Avenue. 10:56 pm, disorderly conduct, 2300 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 11:07 pm, animal complaint, 800 block of Vermont Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:27 am, 39 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Flanagan and Highway 101.

• 4:57 am, 29 year old female cited for criminal trespass I, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:55 am, animal at large, S Coos River Highway mile post 1.5.

• 8:10 am, juvenile problem, 200 block of 2nd Avenue.

• 8:16 am, assault, Empire Lakes/John Topits Park.

• 8:29 am, theft, 600 block of N Morrison Street.

12:34 pm, theft, 1000 block of S 10th Street.

1:24 pm, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

3:00 pm, located wanted subject, 700 block of S Broadway Street.

3:59 pm, dog complaint, Empire Lakes/John Topits Park.

• 4:25 pm, 35 year old male cited for disorderly conduct II, theft II and criminal trespass I, Empire Lakes/ John Topits Park.

• 4:37 pm, civil problem, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 4:53 pm, 26 year old female cite on Coquille Police warrant, 100 block of N Adams Street.

5:13 pm, family dispute, 900 block of S 10th Street.

7:04 pm, 54 year old male transported to Coos County jail for assault II, unlawful use of weapon, menacing and criminal mischief II and probation violation detainer, 700 block of Newmark Avenue.

9:24 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of S 7th Street.

• 9:32 pm, disorderly conduct, S Broadway and McDonald’s.

• 10:25 pm, water problem, 1100 block of Ingersoll Avenue.

Coquille

• 2:30 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of N Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 4:11 pm, animal problem, 700 block of Ranch Road

• 4:59 pm, civil dispute, 6300 block of Barview Road.

Delay continues for ocean commercial Dungeness crab season

The ocean commercial Dungeness crab season remains closed as round two of pre-season testing shows crabs remain too low in meat yield in some areas. Elevated domoic acid is still detected in some crab viscera (guts).

Round three of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season

opens Dec. 31 or is further delayed or split into areas with different opening dates.

Targeted to open Dec. 1, Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates.

California and Washington also are delaying their commercial seasons until at least Dec. 31. Tri-state crab quality testing protocol is available online.

ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), and the commercial Dungeness crab industry.

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies.

All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

CLASSIC PEANUTS

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Local wrestlers take titles in Coast Classic

The World

A trio of South Coast grapplers won their weight classes in the annual Coast Classic in North Bend on Saturday.

Coquille’s Riley Jones was the winner at 182 pounds, pinning Harrisburg’s Bryce Chilgren late in the third period. Jones had pins in his first two matches and decisions in his next two heading into the championship match.

Siuslaw’s Mason Buss was the winner at 195 pounds, pinning Harrisburg’s Parker Hughes just 27 seconds into the championship bout. Buss also won his other three contested matches with first-round pins.

Myrtle Point’s Logan Clayburn was the winner at 220 pounds, pinning Liberty’s Houstyn Lee-Perry in the first round, completing a run in which he pinned all five of his foes.

Clayburn pinned North Bend’s Neal Walter in the semifinals, ending Walter’s chance for a title after he had pinned his first three foes. Walter ended up also losing in the consolation semifinals and the fifthplace match, taking sxth.

Coquille’s Tommy Vigue was the top seed in the loaded weight class, but was pinned by the unseeded Lee-Perry in the second round and Vigue ultimately was eliminated after one consolation win.

Siuslaw’s Joel Sissel had an impressive third-place finish at 182 pounds. After losing his second match, Sissel won six straight bouts, including a pin in the thirdplace match.

Coquille’s Camaron Houston was sixth at 152 pounds, after eliminating Marshfield’s Jonathan Calvert, the No. 2 seed, in the consolation quarterfinals.

Houston lost to the eventual third-place finisher in the consolation semifinals and then also lost the fifth-place match. Calvert pinned his first two foes on the opening day before losing in the quarterfinals.

Siuslaw’s Delamora was eliminated one round from placing in the 126-pound bracket, falling in the consolation quarterfinals. Marshfield’s Bailey Thompson suffered the same fate at 132 pounds after winning three straight elimination matches.

Siuslaw’s Dayne Muller was one round from placing at 220.

Crook County captured another team title in the event, finishing with 210 points. The Cowboys were the only squad to field wrestlers in all 14 weight classes.

Eagle Point was second with 186.5 points while Crater had 173 for third and Redmond 150.5 for fourth.

Among South Coast schools, Siuslaw was 15th (85), Coquille 17th (48), Myrtle Point 21st (34), Marshfield 22nd (33), North Bend 33rd (15) and Gold Beach 36th (6).

GIRLS

In the girls portion of the tournament, two South Coast girls won titles.

Siuslaw’s Macali Lade pinned Marshfield’s Elyssa Diego for the title at 110 pounds. She pinned all four of her foes while Diego

had pins in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Reedsport’s Tasha Abraham finished second at 105 pounds, losing to North Medford’s by pin in the championship match.

Brookings-Harbor’s Lexie Newman was champion at 135 pounds, pinning North Medford’s Rosa Perez for the title.

Marshfield’s Olivia Shield tied for third place at 170 pounds after reaching the five-match limit for the day with her pin in the consolation semifinals — her fourth pin of the day overall. The girls tournament did not begin until Saturday and with large numbers in the weight classes, many of them saw wrestlers reach the match limit before their placing bouts.

Marshfield’s Mariann Vasquez was fourth at 235 pounds, falling in the third-place match.

Coquille’s Azalea Liles was fourth at 120 pounds. North Bend’s Ilana Maguire was eliminated one match from placing at the weight class.

Coquille’s Nevaeha Florez was fourth at 125 pounds after reaching the semifinals with two pins. She also pinned her opponent in the consolation semifinals before losing in the third-place match.

Siuslaw’s Abby Riggs was fourth at 115.

Brookings-Harbor’s Alora Bergman was fifth at 105 North Bend’s Haley Buskerud tied for fifth at 110 pounds after reaching the five-match limit in the consolation semifinals, which she lost after three wins.

North Bend’s Kaylianna Mazzuc-

chi also tied for fifth after reaching the match limit at 155 pounds, the most popular weight class with more than 16 total wrestlers.

Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture tied for third at 140 pounds after reaching the five-match limit with her fourth-straight consolation victory, a pin in the semifinals.

Myrtle Point’s Jayme Padgett was eliminated one round from placing at 190 pounds.

A total of 32 schools had at least one girl in the tournament, and 167 total girls were entered in the tournament. McNary and Harrisburg each had 11 and Newport 10.

North Medford won the team title with 162.5 points, followed by North Salem (137) and McNary (113). Siuslaw was seventh (86), Marshfield 13th (57), Brookings-Harbor 20th (35), Coquille 21st (34), North Bend 22nd (33), Reedsport 29th (18) and Myrtle Point 32nd (4).

BATTLE AT THE BORDER:

North Bend’s Neal Walter was crowned champion in the season-opening Battle at the Border wrestling tournament a week before the Coast Classic, a tournament which also included Marshfield among 16 schools.

Walter was the champion at 220 pounds, where he entered as the top seed. In the title match, he pinned Jase Mintonye of Del Norte, the host school in Crescent City, Calif. He also had pins in his other contested matches.

Marshfield had a pair of wrestlers finish second.

Bailey Thompson was second at

132 pounds, losing a 13-4 decision to Curtis Bartley of Del Norte in the championship match.

At 152 pounds, Marshfield’s Jonathan Calvert reached the final, falling to Owen Hull of Grants Pass by a 17-10 decision.

Reese Hite was third at 120 pounds for the Pirates and Bryson Harvey was fourth at 285 pounds.

Marshfield and North Bend wrestlers who tied for fifth place in their weight classes because one or both of the wrestlers who had reached the fifth-place matches had already competed in the daily limit of five matches, included Marshfield’s Garran Custin at 106 pounds and Trayton Forbes (113) and North Bend’s Wyatt Smith (145).

Marshfield was seventh and North Bend 12th in the team race, which was won by Del Norte. The Pirates had 22 total wrestlers and North Bend 11.

COQUILLE FOURTH:

Coquille finished fourth out of 12 schools in the Dan Vidlak Invitational, behind Mazama, North Eugene and Hidden Valley.

Caden Landmark won the title at 138 pounds for the Red Devils, pinning Hidden Valley’s Ryan Hubbard in the championship match.

Riley Jones was second at 195 pounds, pinned by Tyson Van Gastel of Mazama in the final. Teammate Tommy Vigue was second at 220, pinned by Klamath Union’s Indrani Espinoza in the title bout.

Camaron Houston was third at 152 pounds and Patton Clark (132) and Harley Pierce (285) were fourth.

Bandon girls split games against state’s top Class 2A teams

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Bandon’s girls basketball team won one of its two showcase games on the road over the weekend.

The Tigers, ranked No. 2 in the Class 2A coaches poll, beat No. 3 Gervais 47-37 on Friday but fell to top-ranked Salem Academy 41-35 on Saturday, unable to climb out of an 11-point hole to start the final quarter.

“I’m proud of our girls and their heart on two tough ones back to back — especially early in the season on the road,” Bandon coach Jordan Sammons said. “We are excited to continue to work to get better as the season goes on.”

Katelyn Senn had 15 points and Rachel Eickhoff 11 for the Tigers in Saturday’s loss while Lexi Herber scored 17 points, including four 3-pointers, for the Crusaders.

In the win over Gervais, Senn had 19 points and Olivia Thompson and Makiah Vierck had 11 each. The Tigers overcame a slow first half when they scored just nine points to storm back for the win.

Bandon hosts Rogue River on Friday.

“We are looking forward to finally playing in Bandon,” Sammons said.

MARSHFIELD 60, CRESWELL 27: The Pirates got a big win at home over the Bulldogs on Saturday, their second straight convincing win after losing a pair of games in the Madras tournament last week.

The Pirates also won at Brookings-Harbor 47-32 on Tuesday, the two wins improving their overall record to 3-2 heading into the annual Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Invitational that starts Thursday.

The Pirates open the holiday tournament against Hidden Valley. The other girls matchups include Philomath against Mazama, Crook County against Astoria and Junction City against Redmond.

CENTRAL LINN 38, COQUILLE 33: The visiting Cobras edged the Red Devils on Saturday in a tough early season battle.

Central Linn improved to 3-0 while Coquille fell to 2-2, the other loss a close defeat to Bandon during the Red Devils’ home tourney last weekend.

Coquille beat Far West League foe North Valley in a nonleague game on Wednesday, 52-33. Holli Vigue had 15 points, Alexi Lucatero 13, Trinidy Blanton nine and Taylor Kelner eight in that win.

Coquille hosts Oakland on Tuesday and then faces La Pine on Friday in the first day of Toledo’s Boomer Bash.

NORTH BEND 45, GOLD BEACH 31: The Bulldogs bounced back from a pair of one-point losses at home, to Hidden Valley and Toledo, by beating the host Panthers on Thursday as Lennon Riddle and Carley Lucero each scored 12 points.

North Bend, now 3-2, is at Brookings-Harbor on Tuesday and hosts Creswell on Friday.

POWERS 44, PACIFIC 13: The Cruisers won the title in the Mapleton tournament on Saturday, beating their league rivals for the second time this season.

Powers beat host Mapleton 50-13 in the first round of the tournament and is 3-0 heading into a game at Bandon’s junior varsity squad Tuesday.

Pacific, which beat C.S. Lewis Academy 28-21 in the opening round, is 3-3 on the year heading into a game against Brookings-Harbor’s JV team on Dec. 20.

BOBCATS WIN TWO: Myrtle Point won two of its three games in the 1A Preview tournament hosted by Pilot Rock and Nixiyaawii over the weekend.

Myrtle Point fell to St. Paul 50-37 but bounced back

with a 55-45 win over Crosshill Christian and a 44-29 victory over Pilot Rock.

Myrtle Point hosts Gold Beach on Friday.

BOYS MARSHFIELD 40, CRESWELL 39: The Pirates surged back from a 17-6 first-quarter deficit to edge the visiting Bulldogs on Saturday, successfully handling Creswell’s press in the fourth quarter to improve to 2-1 on the season.

Mekhi Johnson had 20 points and Steel Carpenter 12 for the Pirates in the victory.

Marshfield beat Brookings-Harbor 52-41 on Tuesday for its first win of the season. Johnson had 25 points and Sebastian Gabriel-Kutsch added 10 in that victory.

Marshfield faces Hidden Valley in the opening round of the Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Tournament on Thursday.

The other first-round boys games include Junction City against Mazama, Philomath against Redmond and Cascade Christian against Crook County.

POWERS 29, PACIFIC 28: The Cruisers edged the Pirates in the consolation game at the Mapleton tournament on Saturday.

Rene Sears had 17 points

for Powers and Charlie Shorb added six points and blocked a potential game-winning shot by Pacific at the buzzer.

Tucker Long had 12 points to lead Pacific.

In the opening round of the tournament, Powers fell to Mapleton 41-29 and Pacific lost to C.S. Lewis Academy 42-35.

Pacific won the first nonleague meeting between the two South Coast schools. Powers will host the league contest on Jan. 31.

The Cruisers visit Bandon’s junior varsity team Tuesday. Pacific is at Glendale on Saturday.

CENTRAL LINN 60, COQUILLE 58: The unbeaten Cobras edged the host Red Devils on Saturday in a nonleague thriller.

Coquille lost its second game of the week. The Red Devils also fell to North Valley 68-54 on Wednesday and is 2-2 on the season heading into a game against visiting Oakland on Tuesday and the Boomer Bash in Toledo this weekend, starting with La Pine on Friday.

SIUSLAW 72, REEDSPORT 43: The Vikings topped the host Brave on Friday as Andrew Jensen-Norman scored 27 points and Jimmy Allen added 18. William Buzard had 12 points, Alex Dukovich 11 and Jay B

Noel 10 for Reedsport.

The Brave host Douglas on Tuesday.

Reedsport got its first win of the season Tuesday, beating visiting Pacific 61-35.

Jaden Morgan had 17 points, William Buzard 15 and Alex Dukovich 12 for Reedsport, which also got eight points from Jay B Noel.

Josiah Selvy had 13 points and Tucker Long eight for Pacific, which is 1-3.

BULLDOGS SPLIT: North Bend beat Toledo 7620, but lost at Gold Beach 67-44 in a pair of nonleague games during the week. David Roberts had 15 points to lead the way.

Bryant Wicks had a good all-around game with four points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals in the win over Toledo, which improved North Bend to 3-1.

But the Bulldogs couldn’t keep up with the talented Panthers on Thursday.

This week, North Bend is at Brookings-Harbor on Tuesday and hosts Creswell on Friday.

BOBCATS BEAT BUCKAROOS: Myrtle Point got some revenge against St. Paul after their loss in the Class 1A football semifinals when they beat the Buckaroos 47-35 in the opening round of the Class 1A preview event on Thursday.

One of the most unique and by far the largest holiday light displays on the Oregon Coast is returning to the Oregon coast after a twoyear COVID hiatus. Holiday Lights at Shore Acres State Park is again lighting up the coast with nearly 350,000 lights, animated displays and a hefty helping of holiday cheer from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://oregonstateparks. reserveamerica.com/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402381

Winter Blues workshop 2 pm, December 13th North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library will be partnering with Waterfall Community Health Center to offer the workshop Winter Blues. This educational workshop will be led by Kayln Clinkenbeard who is a certified community health worker at Waterfall and is trained as an OPAL coach for Coos County.

Kayln will be discussing OPAL: Options for People to Address Loneliness and teaching techniques for identifying and responding to the signs of seasonal depression. Because of the nature of the Winter Blues program, the NBPL will also be offering time after the program for individuals to talk privately to Kayln and set up an appointment or ask brief questions.

VFW Post 3440, VFW Auxiliary & American Legion Post 26 Christmas Basket Program 2022

If you are a Bandon family in need this year, please call 541-551-9656 and leave the required information.

One Christmas Basket per household will be distributed on Dec 21st at the VFW Post located at 55352 Bates Rd in Bandon between 9am and 7pm.

For those that can donate nonperishable food or cash, please drop off at “The Post” between 2 and 7pm Friday thru Tuesday. There are also food collection bins at several Bandon Businesses, Umpqua & Banner Banks, & the schools.

Community Yoga 6 pm, December 14th

Virtually via Zoom

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will cohost 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 abilities over the last 8 years. This FREE class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR

Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE via Zoom (virtual meeting software)

Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. We meet every third Thursday of the month @ 12:00pm. Next event: Thursday, December 15.

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 we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit. ly/3m6j2WG

Unlimited Book Club 6 pm, December 15th Via Zoom

Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on 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. Club meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next

title, selected by book club members, Go Back to Where You Came From: And other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American by Wajahat Ali. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit. ly/3R6E57M

Blanket Making

2:30 pm, December 16th North Bend Public Library

The blanket making class is for ages 13 to 18. Teens attending the class will learn how to make a nosew, fleece blanket. They will also be encouraged to engage in community service by “gifting” their blanket to someone in need. This is a free program that will be held in the meeting room of the NBPL. Snacks and all blanket-making materials will be provided.

A Christmas Carol 4 pm, December 16th North Bend Public Library

The community is invited to the annual NBPL Holiday Open House followed by a Readers Theater presentation of “A Christmas Carol,” based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

The NBPL Holiday Open House will begin at 4 p.m. and be available until 5:30. The library staff will serve

seasonal drinks and snacks, and musician Gail Elber will perform live holiday music. Then starting at 6, a Readers Theater group will present a dramatic reading of “A Christmas Carol.” Both events are free to attend and are open to all community members.

The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas 7 pm, December 16th Egyptian Theatre

Join us for a special Christmas Concert with The Fire and their Very Scottish Christmas. Friday, December 16th at 7 pm. Tickets: $35 at the door and $30 in advance. www.thefirescottishband.com/schedule Prepare to be inspired as Scottish music trio The Fire joins forces with both Scottish and Irish dancers for an extraordinary performance. This unprecedented collaboration features Scotland’s visually dynamic highland dance in step with the powerful rhythms of Ireland. The Fire’s signature brand of dazzling virtuosity delivers an unforgettable experience as the band leads listeners through an evening of classic Christmas carols and lively dance tunes. Tickets are available at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-fires-very-scottish-christmas-in-coos-bay-or-tickets-428295311807

Everyone at the Egyptian wishes you a wonderful holiday season filled with love, family and friends, lots of good food and most especially our famous Egyptian Popcorn. See you at the Egyptian!!

Spanglish

10:30 am, December 17th Coos Bay Public Library

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Wednesday Zoom sessions at https://bit. ly/3bihvqB

Movie Showing & Pajama Drive 6 pm, December 18th Egyptian Theatre

Join us on December 18th for our showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and our pajama drive for local youth in care! Doors open at 5:30, movie at 6 pm. The movie is free, but new pajamas for the Pajama Drive for local youth in foster care are very much appreciated. Everyone at the Egyptian wishes you a wonderful holiday season filled with love, family and friends, lots of good food and most especially our famous Egyptian Popcorn. See you at the Egyptian!!

Longest Night Blue Christmas Evening Prayer 6 pm, December 21st Faith Lutheran Church, 2741 Sherman Avenue, Coos Bay

All are welcome to join us. While Advent is a season of hope and Christmas is a season of joy, not everyone feels hopeful or like celebrating. Grief, illness, aging, depression, loneliness, unemployment, and loss are magnified. Even those who are not struggling with losses may feel the stress of preparations and expectations around Christmas time.

A Longest Night/Blue Christmas service may provide a time and place of solace during the often frenetic days surrounding the celebration of Christmas. We come together seeking healing and room to share grief, sadness, loneliness, confusion, or simply a quiet space when these emotions often feel out of place during the holidays.

In the Northern Hemisphere, December 21 is the longest night, the winter solstice. It marks the shortest day of the year, the official start of winter. Tradition says that nature and all her creatures stop and hold their breath to see if the sun will turn back from its wanderings, if the days will lengthen and the earth will once again feel the sun’s warmth. On this darkest day of the year, we come with our honest yearnings seeking the return of light and hope. By all means, join us!

Welcome to Winter Birding 10 – 11 am, December 21st Millicoma Marsh. Meet in the parking lot directly behind Millicoma Middle School, 4th Ave.

Winter hikes and bird walks with the South Slough Reserve Watch birds, hike in the forest, and enjoy the quiet winter scenes at the South Slough Reserve Charleston, Ore. —Adults and children can participate in a variety of outdoor activities guided by the South Slough Reserve staff. Available programming includes:

Welcome to Winter Birding at Millicoma Marsh—December 21 (10 am-11:30 am). Come enjoy great views of the bay and one of the best birding spots in Coos County. Interpreter, binoculars, and spotting scopes provided. Dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot directly behind Millicoma Middle School on 4th Ave. [Max-15 participants]. This is a free event; however, registration is required.

Those interested in learning about future activities can sign up for South Slough Reserve’s newsletter or visit www.southsloughestuary.org.

2022 Homeless Persons’ Memorial 12 pm & 6 pm, December 21st

Nancy Devereux Center, 1200 Newmark Ave. & North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave.

Human Rights Advocates of Coos County 2022 Homeless Persons’ Memorial. Wednesday, December 21st, 12:00 pm & 6 pm. Nancy Devereux Center, 1200 Newmark Ave & North Bend Library, 1800 Sherman Ave. Person to contact: Bittin, 541-2174095, Anna Marie 541-2609753 or humanrightsadvocatescc@gmail.com

Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District Regular Board Meeting 7:30 am, December 15th

Boardroom at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend Board of Commissioners of the Coos County Airport District will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. in the District’s boardroom at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport located at 1100 Airport Lane, North Bend. This meeting will discuss, among other things, construction project financing, lease agreements, and the Executive Director’s employment agreement.

Holiday Lights at Shore Acres Nightly through December 31st Shore Acres State Park