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Police are looking for Coquille man, driver of red Honda Prelude By David Rupkalvis The World

A 28-year-old North Bend man was killed Sunday in what police are calling a road-rage incident. Officials reported Michael David Moore was killed after he was run over by a Chevy Tahoe pickup at around 11:27 a.m. on Union Avenue. In a press release, District Attorney R. Paul Frasier said it is clear Moore was intentionally struck. The Coos County Major Crime Team and Coos County Crash Team joined North Bend police in investigating the incident. The investigation revealed the incident began near Liberty Theater in downtown North

Bend. Moore was a passenger in a black Ford Ranger pickup and after the initial altercation, the Ranger was followed by the Chevy Tahoe and a red Honda Prelude with a light-colored hood. The vehicles traveled south on Sherman Avenue and turned west on either Oregon or Maryland avenues. During the chase, the Ford Ranger crashed into a curb and could no longer be driven. At that point, Moore exited the vehicle and confronted the driver of the Tahoe. The argument continued onto Union Avenue when police say the Tahoe ran over Moore before crashing into a home in the 2700 block of Union Avenue. The Tahoe then drove away Please see Rage, Page A8

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A Chevy Tahoe believed to be used to run over a North Bend man was abandoned a few blocks from the scene.

Bay Area COVID controvery top story of 2020 Hospital reports plenty of ICU beds 2020 - The year in review Editor’s note: Every year, we at The World take a look back at the top stories of the previous year. This year, we are using analytics on our website to help decide the top 10 stories. The following stories were the top 10 based on page views at theworldlink.com. 1 - COVID-19 and the controversy surrounding it COVID-19 changed the lives of all in Coos County in 2020. Many lost their jobs, all had to wear masks, many businesses had to close, hundreds got sick and six have died while infected with the disease. Several COVID-related stories were among the most viewed in 2020. The overall No. 1 story, with more than 57,000 views, was about a false-positive COVID test at Bay Area Hospital. In that case, a person at the hospital tested positive for COVID using the hospital’s rapid test system. Doctors were surprised by the positive test because the woman had no contact with other COVID patients and had few symptoms. So, they ordered a second test, which came back negative. While COVID certainly impacted everyone, the steps taken by the state were far from universally supported. The vast majority of people in our region complied with the orders by wearing masks, maintaining distance from others, staying home when possible and altering or closing businesses. But the orders were not without controversy. Just a few weeks ago, a group of about a dozen people from Bandon went to Coos County Commissioners asking commissioners to fight back against Gov. Kate Brown’s orders. Rob Taylor summed up the thoughts of many in the community when he spoke at the meeting. “This is an issue of freedom. This is an issue of people being told to do things by bureaucrats that are taking statistics that are not accurate. We know they are not accurate,” he said. “We know that the numbers are incorrect, and we know that we can open up this county. We can’t run away from this illness and we have to ask ourselves what are we going to do. Are we going to destroy our economy and come out of our economy completely broke, and we’ll still die anyway because it’s not going anywhere.” 2 - North Bank Lane fire In September, an unusual weather event — high east

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In September, heavy winds, high heat and low humidity created a tinderbox and the outskirts of Bandon was hit hard when the North Bank Lane fire started, The fire burned for several days and forced evacuations of homes before it was controlled. Below, rumors of rioters coming to Coquille led to a large turnout of people planning to stop them. winds, extreme heat and low humidity – put much of Oregon in danger for fire. In Bandon, a fire broke out near North Bank Lane. It burned for several days, forced evacuations of homes in the area and eventually burned 350 acres before it was controlled. The fire was first reported Sept. 8 and quickly got out of control. By Wednesday, dozens of homes were evacuated with the fire coming very close to several. One shed was burned in a yard and one roof even caught on fire. Heroic work by firefighters limited the worst damage to just a handful of structure, with a woodworking and art studio destroyed. No other buildings were destroyed and no one was injured. By the end of the week, all residents were allowed to return to their homes. 3 - Hundreds turn out to stop rumored riot In June, much of the country was on edge as police brutality against black men sparked protests and, in some cases, riots

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COOS COUNTY ─ As hospitals around the nation report intensive care unit beds nearing capacity during COVID-19’s second wave, Bay Area Hospital states that it is not facing the same situation. “…(We) are in normal staffing and occupancy rates,” said Liesl Peterson, Bay Area Hospital’s director of critical care and nurse administration. The New York Times’ December story looked at the alarming rate that hospitals are reporting I.C.U. bed capacity and included an interactive tracker for readers to check how hospitals near them are coping. Though the data is fluid as numbers are being reported, it shows Bay Area Hospital at 89 percent capacity. Peterson said that is not the case as of last week. “We have a 12-bed I.C.U.,” she said, adding that at the time there were five patients in that unit. When asked where those five patients were from, she said that it is normal for Curry County residents to travel to Coos County for medical care. However, at the time, all patients were local. “We have never gotten up to 12 patients,” Peterson said. “And we have a comprehensive plan developed depending on the level of care patients need.” If more than the 12 available I.C.U. beds are necessary, Peterson said additional beds have been identified in two other units that could be converted into I.C.U. beds with I.C.U. staffing. “Those units are right next to the I.C.U.,” she said. “In Please see ICU, Page A8

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Governor aims for February return to school for students SALEM (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has set a target date of Feb. 15, 2021, for when more Oregon students, especially elementary level, will return to in-person learning. The governor also announced Wednesday that beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the current statewide mandatory metrics for schools to reopen to students will be advisory and that “decisions to resume in-person instruction must be made locally, district by district, school by school.” “As 2021 approaches and we look to the remaining school year just over the horizon, it is clear that the greatest gift we can give to Oregon’s children this holiday season is to redouble our efforts to act responsibly and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” Brown said. “Our

students’ learning, resilience, and future well-being depend on all of us.” In an attempt to meet the target date the governor has directed the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority to implement several new policy initiatives, which include on-site rapid testing and prioritizing teachers and school staff in the state’s next round of COVID-19 vaccinations. “As we continue to work toward stemming the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, getting our teachers and school staff vaccinated will help ensure we are making learning environments as safe as possible,” Brown said during a press conference Tuesday. Earlier this week lawmakers also played a part in the step towards stu-

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Oregon Coast Anglers collects Christmas trees coatings. Trees can be left at the drop site through January. OCA and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will place the trees in tributaries to the Umpqua River when water flows permit. The objective is to improve fish habitat and provide cover for salmon and trout fry against predators. The project also aims to help students better understand the importance of good fish habitat. Students from Reedsport and Elkton, as well as Reedsport Boy Scouts, have been involved in past years. COVID-19 is a major concern this year, so it’s unclear whether students will be involved in placing the trees. Safety is always a major concern for OCA projects. For information, contact Steve Godin at 541-2553383.

The World The Oregon Coast Anglers again are collecting Christmas trees to enhance fish habitat. It’s the seventh year the group has been using trees in tributaries of the Umpqua River. Trees can be dropped off at the southwest corner of the Les Schwab parking lot in Reedsport. OCA requests the trees be free of tinsel, ornaments and any

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Health experts urge cooperation as cases rise The World New COVID-19 data continued to trickle in over a long holiday weekend. In Coos Bay, an outbreak among patients and staff at the Life Care Center skilled nursing facility has expanded to include over 60 total cases and one virus-related death. Officials in Coos County reported 32 new cases of the virus since Wednesday, breaking 700 total cases. Six in the county have died with the virus since the pandemic began. As of Monday morning, three people are hospitalized with the virus in Coos County. In Curry County, state health officials reported 18 new cases of the virus, bringing its total to 272 since the pandemic began. Three people have died in the county with the virus. Douglas County saw 42 new cases over the holiday weekend, making a total of 1,358. In all, 37 in the county have died with the virus. Statewide, just under 500 people were hospitalized with the virus as of

Sunday, including around 100 in intensive care. Officials from the Oregon Health Authority reported about 3,700 new cases since Wednesday, though the holiday weekend caused some reporting delays that won’t be reflected until this week. OHA also reported 24 new virus-related deaths. Coos Heath & Wellness is reporting an increase in cases which can’t be linked to another case, which could indicate the virus is spreading more rapidly. “We do not know if this is due to people not providing information or that we have an increase in community spread,” wrote Katrinka McReynolds, a CHW spokesperson, in a press release Thursday. “Not providing information to contact tracers will only increase this issue and increase the number of cases that we will see in our county.” CHW case investigators urge individuals to cooperate with case investigators and contact tracers. Without it, infected individuals could unknowingly give the virus to others, leading

to uncontrolled spread. What’s more, CHW officials say individuals who suspect they have COVID-19 should still get tested, so the agency can isolate other presumptive cases. “We can’t make a presumptive (positive case) off of a presumptive case (contact),” said Becky Fairhurst, a CHW case investigator. “We have to have a confirmed case to be able to make other people presumptive.” In spite of some claims otherwise, choosing not to get tested or cooperate with CHW experts doesn’t help the community reduce its virus case count, according to Eric Gleason, CHW’s assistant director. “If you’re doing it to ‘keep the numbers down,’ it’s a misguided approach to what it is that you’re trying to do, because now the case investigators can’t make sure that that tracing is done and know all the people that could’ve been affected,” Gleason said. “It becomes a very dangerous game to play, and I don’t know what the endgame or what the upside of that is.”

At the very least, individuals who think they may have contracted the virus should contact CHW’s case investigators at 541-266-6700 to receive information about their possible spread, Gleason said. By Christmas Eve, the state reported that over 14,500 people statewide had received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That includes over 300 in Coos County, over 30 in Curry County and just under 200 in Douglas County. So far, vaccines have been largely reserved for health care workers and skilled nursing facility staff and patients. According to the state’s data, over half of vaccine recipients so far are between the ages of 30 and 49. The excitement that vaccine doses are generating are a reason to be hopeful, according to Gleason. “We have a reason to be somewhat optimistic that the beginning phase of vaccine disbursement has been fairly well received,” he said.

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County Cases Total deaths Baker 430 5 Benton 1,296 11 Clackamas 9,609 111 Clatsop 524 3 Columbia 808 13 Coos 707 6 Crook 428 7 Curry 272 3 Deschutes 3,835 22 Douglas 1,358 37 Gilliam 34 1 Grant 168 1 Harney 130 1 Hood River 772 11 Jackson 5,616 66 Jefferson 1,380 16 Josephine 1,120 20 Klamath 1,832 16 Lake 189 4 Lane 6,640 85 Lincoln 855 17 Linn 2,542 32 Malheur 2,815 50 Marion 13,462 207 Morrow 794 8 Multnomah 24,581 383 Polk 1,875 25 Sherman 31 0 Tillamook 291 0 Umatilla 5,407 56 Union 970 13 Wallowa 76 3 Wasco 863 22 Washington 15,433 138 Wheeler 16 0 Yamhill 2,566 34 Total 109,725 1,427 This includes cases confirmed by diagnostic testing and presumptive cases.

Green crabs threaten estuary Invasive European green crab populations continue to grow, threatening Oregon coastal species and habitats, according to a report published recently by South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. The report follows a 19year study conducted by the Reserve and OSU scientists, during which researchers trapped crabs annually throughout the Coos Bay Estuary. In 2020, approximately 77 percent of the crabs caught were European green crabs. The green crabs were found at all sites but were most abundant in mid to upper parts of the estuary. The number of green crabs collected in the Coos Bay Estuary has consistently increased since 2016, when the average number of crabs caught in each trap set by the researchers was less than one (0.92). In 2020, the average of 4.66 green crabs. Green crabs are an

invasive species that established in the San Francisco Estuary prior to 1989 and have since moved north to Southern Oregon. The researchers believe the green crabs thrive in Coos Bay Estuary because of available food and shelter. The increase in green crabs may negatively affect coastal species and habitats. Green crabs have been linked to declines in eelgrass, which is an essential habitat and food source for marine and estuarine organisms, as well as a valuable component of marine ecosystems that helps to keep water clean and protect shorelines from storms. Green crabs may also reduce Dungeness crab populations by eating juvenile crabs and by displacing young Dungeness crabs from sheltered habitats, making them vulnerable to predators. Finally, green crabs consume clams, oysters and mussels and may reduce their populations.

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Biden must commit to national pandemic preparedness strategy By Kenneth E. Thorpe COVID-19 has killed more than 350,000 Americans. And with case counts and hospitalizations soaring, many more deaths are sadly in store. Defeating this scourge will be President-elect Biden’s greatest challenge. But he’d be remiss to stop there. He has a unique opportunity to build up our national health care defenses so we’re better prepared to fend off future disease outbreaks. That’s why creating a comprehensive pandemic preparedness strategy that is agile and reacts quickly ought to be one of his administration’s top priorities. It could save tens of thousands of Americans in the years and decades ahead. During the current outbreak, many vulnerable Americans have struggled to access affordable care. By one estimate, as many as 12 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored health coverage between February and July. More than 40 percent of Americans deferred any kind of medical care earlier this year due to fears of contracting the virus. Patients with chronic conditions were also more likely to forego urgent or emergency care during those early months, this was also the case for too many Black and Latino Americans. Many of these compounding challenges could be alleviated by making health insurance more affordable to help ensure Americans can get the care they need in future health emergencies. President-elect Biden must also mitigate the impact of social distancing measures and quarantines. No doubt such actions are absolutely necessary for slowing the spread of infectious diseases, but they also take a toll on Americans’ mental and economic health. Consider that 40 percent of Americans reported suffering from some form of mental health or substance abuse problem during COVID-19 induced lockdowns, according to a survey conducted in June. Building up our health care

infrastructure is similarly vital. Investments in telehealth systems that enable patients to access medical care remotely would improve health outcomes in a crisis. Investments in monitoring and contact-tracing systems would prove similarly useful. A forthcoming preparedness plan could create a mechanism for the federal government to identify, assess, and monitor health risks that could precipitate another pandemic. One such risk is already well known: antimicrobial resistance. Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi kill 35,000 Americans each year, and with a treatment arsenal that is dwindling in both effectiveness and financial solvency, that annual death toll is expected to skyrocket. Addressing this growing threat will require a coordinated federal response that encourages -- and rewards -- the development of new, more potent antibiotics. Equally as important, that response would also include reforms that discourage antibiotic overuse and misuse. Two bipartisan bills currently under consideration in Congress -- the DISARM and PASTEUR Acts -- would incentivize both antibiotics research and development as well as stewardship. A Biden administration could urge congressional leaders to send both bills to the president’s desk right away as a key component of a broader effort to prepare the nation for future pandemics. COVID-19 is far from over, and already, the next pandemic is looming. The difference with antimicrobial resistance is that we know it is coming, and it would be simply negligent not to prepare for and prevent the increasing threats of as best we can. The Biden administration could save countless lives by developing and implementing a national pandemic preparedness plan that ensures we are better equipped to handle future outbreaks and health crises. Kenneth E. Thorpe is a professor of health policy at Emory University and chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Governor’s vaccination priorities are wrong At the risk of sounding selfish, or anti-education, I feel I must protest vehemently the decision by Governor Kate Brown, and the Oregon State Coronavirus Officials to diverge from the CDC inoculation procedure recommendations by questionably moving Oregon teachers and education officers immunization priority above those persons 65 and over with prevailing health conditions. I mean, is it really more important that students and educators open up a few months sooner, than it is for our elderly, retired individuals to simply stay alive? I find it difficult to equate the lives of those trying to live out their lives, and avoid horrible suffering as best they can, to having a minor lapse in children’s education, and even a regrettable temporary hold on educators salaries? Jobs and education are of extreme importance, of course, but honestly, the hold up of these endeavors would be very short. At least in fair comparison with being alive! We aren’t talking about persons at the very end of their days. People over 65, even with condition issues, have most probably many, many years left to enjoy, especially with modern medical advances. Have we reached that point where we’re ready to sacrifice our elders, our mildly disabled to the gods of monetary advancement and social education status? The students still have on line education, and maybe even, at least, some parental guidance, don’t they? I hope? Please, if this decision troubles you, as much as it does me, contact our Governor, Kate Brown, and every representative you can think of. I did. Doug Bankler North Bend

A water bill fee we can all get behind The city has decided, and the court has ruled, that it is perfectly permissible for the city to impose a fee on water bills to plug budgetary shortfalls. Specifically, North Bend currently imposes a $15 (formerly $30) fee on citizens’ water bills. Many of these citizens are retired, disabled or otherwise impoverished. Don’t have the $15 per month? They

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will go ahead and turn your water off. Yes, they will let you and your kids suffer dehydration and unsanitary conditions in an effort to plug their budgetary hole. So, since it’s already been deemed to be perfectly above board, per the city charter, to impose fees on water bills, here is a fee you can get behind: put a fee on the water bill of casinos operating in the city. The Mill Casino, last I checked, uses our city’s water and sewer system. “But, that’s not fair to the casino” you say. Give me a break. Water bill fees aren’t fair for struggling families, either, but the city council has made their peace with that. We’re supposed to feel sorry for a casino? Are you joking? And while other businesses have been forced to close during the virus response, the Mill Casino threw up the middle finger to all of us and said “sorry, we’re “sovereign, your safety, and the rest of the local businesses be damned” all while operating under a monopoly they carved out for themselves. Want to open your own casino? You can’t. Tribes are granted this exorbitant (and extremely lucrative) privilege. So, let’s level the playing field. The city is going to take this money no matter what. Who should they take the money from? Struggling families and retirees? Or the most profitable business in the entire city (which is already granted special rights not available to you and me)? Tell the council to impose a $65,000 (that’s MUCH less than a day’s revenue for the casino) monthly “Public Safety Fee” on every casino operating within city limits. It will plug the budget gap so the citizens of North Bend can continue having 24/7 police coverage, and it costs the citizens nothing. Hank Mardukas Coos Bay

Election fraud investigation is needed America is in uncharted territory. Half the nation (including a tenth of Democrats) believe ballot fraud in five states, orchestrated late election night, gave Biden a winning edge. There is cheating in every election, with dead voters, etc. However, this seemed massive, a few million Biden ballots mysteriously appeared after Republican workers and observers had been dismissed. Hundreds of workers

have signed affidavits detailing the fraudulent balloting. These sworn documents carry felony penalties if found to be dishonest. The Supreme Court agreed to hear the evidence of massive fraud, two days after the inauguration. This is like scheduling someone’s appeal hearing after their execution. If Biden is inaugurated, half our nation will perceive his presidency as fraudulent. If this is not promptly investigated and remedied, 80 million voters will lose hope of ever again having free and fair elections. These citizens will not just “shut up and stay home”. They may begin to move toward what was done 244 years ago, when Americans then lost hope of securing their rights and liberties through political involvement, and organized resistance against growing tyranny. The British mobilized troops to confiscate the Colonists weapons, but opened fire when they met resistance, lighting the fuse on the bloody revolution that gave birth to this free nation we love. Biden’s team has promised to “appropriate” citizens’ firearms. Such Socialist tactics could catapult our Nation into destructive chaos. Our two-party system works well. Billions would move to America, if allowed. We shift between Democrat and Republican administrations, each promoting their agendas, while the opposing party harbors hope to regain power in the next election. If that hope is ever lost, in free and fair election processes, a malevolent dragon will be released, not to be easily returned to its lair. It would be so simple to back a national investigation into the mounting evidence of organized election fraud. That would defuse the specter of citizens driven to rise once more against the monster of tyranny. If we discover no fraud overturning this recent Presidential election, then the Biden enthusiasts have nothing to fear, and everything to gain. Stan Avery Bandon

Green crabs could be food In Italy green crabs are edible. I remember my friends who reconsidered them a delicacy, nibbling away at them. The best time to catch these critters is during a time when their shell is soft. Leah Stern North Bend

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OBITUARIES Philip Ray Taylor

Joyce Ann Henshaw

October 7, 1946 – October 4, 2020

Philip Ray Taylor, 73, passed away October 4, 2020 in Bay Area Hospital, Coos Bay from cancer. Philip was born October 7, 1946 in Santa Cruz, California, to Ben John Taylor and Florence Ethel Taylor along with siblings, Shirly Britain and Greg Taylor.

January 10, 1937 – December 19, 2020

Philip and Janice J. Williamsen married May 4, 1971. Through the years Philip served in the US Army, attended Southwestern Community College, worked at Weyerhaeuser, K-Mart and Wal Mart. Philip is survived by

wife, Janice J. Taylor; sons, Jeffery Taylor, Kent Taylor and Philip J. Taylor; grandson, Jeffery Talon Taylor; sister in law, Barbara Taylor and many nieces and nephews. No services are planned at this time.

Actress Loughlin released from prison after serving sentence for college admissions scandal Associated Press “Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was released from the federal lockup in Dublin, California, where she had been serving her sentence for her role in the college admissions bribery scheme, the federal Bureau of Prisons said. Her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, is serving his five-month sentence at a prison in Lompoc near Santa Barbara, California. Giannulli is scheduled to be released on April 17, the Bureau of Prisons says. Prosecutors said Giannulli deserved a tougher sentence because he was “the more active participant in the scheme.” Loughlin and Giannulli were among the highest-profile defendants charged in the scheme, which revealed the lengths to which some wealthy parents will go to get their children into elite universities. Authorities said

parents funneled bribes through a fake charity run by an admissions consultant to get their kids into top schools with fake athletic credentials or rigged test scores. The famous couple admitted in May to paying $500,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California as crew recruits even though neither girl was a rower. Their guilty plea was a stunning reversal for the couple, whose lawyers had insisted for a year were innocent and accused investigators of fabricating evidence against them. The only public comments either Loughlin or Giannulli made about the case since their arrest last year came at their sentencing hearings in August. Loughlin, who gained fame for her role as the wholesome Aunt Becky in the sitcom “Full House,” told the judge her actions “helped exacerbate existing inequalities in society” and pledged to do everything in her power to use her experience as a “catalyst to do good.” Their younger daughter, social media influencer

Olivia Jade, made her first public remarks about the scandal this month on the series “Red Table Talk.” Olivia Jade said she doesn’t want or deserve pity. “We messed up. I just want a second chance to be like, ‘I recognize I messed up.’ And for so long I wasn’t able to talk about this because of the legalities behind it,” she said. Loughlin and Giannulli were both initially supposed to report to prison on Nov. 19, but prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed Loughlin could start her sentence on Oct. 30. Loughlin also agreed that she would not seek early release on coronavirus-related grounds, prosecutors said. Of the nearly 60 parents, coaches and others charged in the case, about a dozen are still fighting the allegations. The sentences for the parents who have pleaded so far in the case range from a couple weeks to nine months. Actor Felicity Huffman served nearly two weeks in prison last year for paying an admissions consultant $15,000 to have a proctor correct her daughter’s SAT answers.

Mink tests positive for coronavirus PORTLAND (AP) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture said among animals captured during wildlife surveillance near a mink farm that recently had a coronavirus outbreak, a mink believed to have recently escaped confinement tested positive for low levels of the virus known to cause COVID-19 in humans. State officials released a statementsaying recent tests confirm mink at the farm that tested positive for the virus in late November are now clear of the virus. KOIN reports the department conducted two rounds of follow-up tests, 14 days apart, to document the animals’ recovery. The first follow-up testing occurred pm Dec. 7 with only on of the 62 tested animals testing positive for barely detectable levels of the virus. With the second round of testing on Dec. 21, there were no signs of the virus among all 62 tested, indicating the mink population on the farm had recovered, ODA said. One more round of test-

DEATH NOTICES David J. Howlan, 34, of North Bend, passed away on December 21, 2020 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. Jeffery L. Pfeffer, 65, of Lakeside, passed away on December 24, 2020 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. Larry G. Stevens, 68, of Myrtle Point, died December 27, 2020 in Myrtle Point. Cremation rites are held at Myrtle Crest Crematory in Coquille. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service - Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524 www.westrumfuneralservice.com

ing will be conducted prior to releasing the quarantine, per federal guidelines. Scientists with USDA Wildlife Services, under the direction of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are continuing to conduct wildlife surveillance near the farm, which entails trapping and testing animals. On Tuesday, The USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed the trapped mink, which was captured on Dec. 13, tested positive for low levels of SARSCoV-2. Authorities believe the captured mink had very recently escaped confinement based on the condition of the animal, necropsy findings and the location of capture. As a precaution, ODA is requesting contin-

ued surveillance, trapping and testing. “There is no evidence that SARS-CoV-2 is circulating or has been established in the wild,” said Dr. Ryan Scholz, ODA state veterinarian. The Arizona-based conservation group, Center for Biological Diversity, said the apparent escape of the mink was potentially dangerous. “It’s beyond outrageous that an infected mink can escape even from a quarantined fur farm, putting a untold range of wild animals at risk of contracting the virus,” said Lori Ann Burd, environmental hea lth director at the CBD. U.S. authorities say the risk of the virus jumping from mink to humans is low and almost negligible when properly managed.

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Private family graveside services were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay for Joyce Ann Henshaw, 83, of Myrtle Point. Joyce Ann Wilder Henshaw was born on January 10, 1937 to Genevieve Barklow Wilder and Eldred Joy Wilder in Myrtle Point. Coquille was her home until December 15, 1955, when she married. Earlier that spring, she and her best friend, Diane Finley Harris were on a Junior Class field trip when two scoundrels, Diane’s beau, Fred Harris and his best friend, Ray Henshaw, appeared. (My

brothers and I are forever grateful). Stephen Ray Henshaw was their first child, two years later came Pamela Joy, then six years later, the accident, Bradley Dale. The center of her world was her family and we were the fortunate beneficiaries. She was a collector of recipes, an avid reader of romance novels, and a rabid fan of Duck football. After her middle child left the nest, she began a home daycare which she thoroughly enjoyed. Except for one kid (Kidding). Her daycare herd called her Grammy Joyce, to Sammy Stidham, our neighbor, she was “Mama Loyce”, and Ray dubbed her “Grammy Clause”. She loved Christmas; traditions, the lights and most of all giving. Her favorite pastime was giving to others and specifically, her beloved grandchildren. For ten years, Joyce would accompany Ray to dialysis in Coos Bay. Faithfully, she prepared foods suggested by the nephrologist and viewed Ray’s monthly medical report as their report card. While we mourn her passing, we celebrate

the welcome she received from our Lord, and the warm embrace from Dad and Stevie. Mom, if you are listening, Tyler needs your spaghetti recipe. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Henshaw; son, Stephen Henshaw; brother, Richard Wilder; parents, Genevieve Michel and Eldred Wilder. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Bruce Schroeder; son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Kim Henshaw; grandchildren, Tyler Schroeder, Stephen Schroeder, Kameron Henshaw, Karissa Henshaw-Liu, Gabby Henshaw, Jacob Henshaw, Kenzie Henshaw; great grandchildren, Emory Schroeder, Reid Schroeder and Rainn Henshaw. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to South Coast Hospice. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service – Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524

Doland Milford Bland May 18, 1932 – December 13, 2020

Doland Milford Bland, 88, of Myrtle Point, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2020 in Eugene, Oregon. He was born May 18, 1932 in Santa Ana, California, to the late Fred and Lillie (Morse) Bland. He attended Santa Ana High School until he enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17. Doland served in the US Army from 1949 to

1952 during the Korean War. Upon his return to Ft. Lewis, he learned that his family had moved to Powers and so he took the train there. He was a brick mason by trade which he really enjoyed. He also joined the Masonic Lodge of Imperial Valley. In 1980 he rose to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason and was installed as the Worshipful Master in 1983. He was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend. He is survived by his longtime partner right to the end, Evelyn; his children, Diane (Keith), Sharen (Jack), Michael (Joy) and Teri; his grandchildren, S’te, Brett, Michael, Caleb, Evan, Hayden, Ryan and Frank; great grandchildren, Tyre-

que, Ladaria, Brayana, Destini, Jaleel, Makkiah, Taniyah, Cavelle, Cetta and Isaac; great-great grandchildren, Jaxon and Zhen; as well as by his ex-wife and longtime friend, Judy. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nita; his brother in law, Jim and grandson Jeremy Bright. He was a soldier, logger, bartender, brick mason, contractor, friend to all, and helper to anyone that needed help. At his request there will be no services. Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.westrumfuneralservice.com Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service – Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-572-2524

DEAR ABBYBy Abigail Van Buren DISCUSSING SEX LIFE WITH EX IS THE FINAL STRAW FOR WIFE DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 19 years now. A few years back, I came to know about my husband’s platonic relationship with his old girlfriend. She lives in a different state and is married. My husband has long chats with her every day about everything, including our sex life. I confronted him and asked him to end their relationship because knowing that he wants me to do something in bed because his friend does it bothers me a lot. He promised at the time that he wouldn’t talk or chat with her anymore, and I trusted him. A few weeks ago, I discovered that he still chats with her every day, and he changed her name in his contact list to hide his relationship. I feel cheated on, and I want to end this marriage. Please help me. I don’t want to make a wrong step. -- BETRAYED IN FLORIDA DEAR BETRAYED: A couple’s sex life is supposed to be private. Your husband and his supposedly platonic “friend” have both betrayed the trust of their spouses. That he would expect you to do something in bed that he knows she is doing is substituting your body for hers, and frankly, it strikes me as another form of cheating. Obscuring her name in his contact file illustrates that he has no intention of ending their relationship. You feel cheated on because you HAVE been cheated on. It will continue as long as you allow it. Because you’re afraid you will take a wrong step, start quietly gathering all the financial information you can and talk with several lawyers before deciding which one will work hardest to protect your interests and proceed from there. DEAR ABBY: Due to COVID shutting schools down, my employer is

now allowing staff to bring their kids to work if they don’t have alternative child care. I bring my 8-year-old, and I have seen many other kids around. Most of them are well behaved and don’t cause any problems. However, we have a new employee, “Michelle,” who has started bringing her 4-year-old with her. The child, I’ll call her Autumn, is in her mother’s office, but she’s so loud, she can be heard all the way across the building! I thought surely Michelle would close her office door and contain Autumn’s “jolly” voice inside her own area, but she seems perfectly happy to let her daughter make as much noise as she wants. I don’t understand this. Other parents make sure their kids behave and act appropriately. What can I do to let Michelle and my supervisor know that while yes, she can bring her child with her, it’s still her responsibility to make sure the kid isn’t creating a distraction? -- TIRED OF THE NOISE DEAR TIRED OF THE NOISE: I do not think it would be prudent to talk about this with Michelle, which is sure to make her defensive. You should, however, inform your supervisor that because Michelle’s door is left open, her daughter’s “jolly” voice is creating a distraction. If it has been causing a problem for you, the chances are it is doing the same for other employees and reducing productivity. ------------------------------Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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that situation, we would endeavor to keep staffing ratios with patient ratios for as long as we could.” For BAH, those ratios are two-to-one with a charge nurse. In the early months during the pandemic, BAH put up a COVID-19 tent in its parking lot to prepare for what was described as

an “inevitable” flood of patients. However, Peterson said the tent was brought down in October because it wasn’t being used and winter weather was on the way. “But we can set it up whenever we need it,” she said. For Peterson, she said the pandemic took everyone by surprise but that BAH staff has worked together to develop new procedures to keep peo-

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ple safe. “We’ve been very fortunate and are in totally normal operations,” she said. “We have plans we hope we won’t have to use if our numbers increase. We have been planning for some time now to take care of this community and are prepared to do so.” According to Dec. 23 statistics provided by Coos Health and Wellness, Coos County has seen 547 COVID-19 cases and six deaths.

nationwide. When a rumor began that ANTIFA protestors were going to be bussed into Coquille, nearly 200 people, some of them armed, came to the Coos County Courthouse to serve as a greeting party. No buses actually arrived, but a small group of Black Lives Matter protestors did show up and peacefully held up signs protesting police violence. There were high tensions during the events, but sheriff’s deputies intervened when needed to keep the peace. 4 - Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at protestors A Black Lives Matter protest in Coos Bay had an ugly moment when a man pulled up in a black truck. A witness said the man flipped off protestors and then pulled out a handgun and pointed it at them. A photographer in the area was able to snap a photo of the incident, which led to the man being identified. Police later arrested the Coos Bay man on charges of menacing and disorderly conduct in the second degree. He was arrested and taken to the county jail. In July, the man identified as Brandon Moore, was indicted on three charges — unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, which is a Class C felony, menacing, a Class A misdemeanor, as well as disorderly conduct in the second degree, a Class B misdemeanor. 5 - Coos Bay woman arrested on charges of manslaughter following death of daughter In June, another big story rocked Coos Bay when a 28-year-old woman was arrested and charged with manslaughter following an automobile accident in February where her 6-year-old daughter was killed. Nichole Ruth Sokol was arrested in Lane County after being indicted on multiple counts. She was charged with manslaughter

1, a Class A felony, assault 2, a Class B felony, and the Class A misdemeanor charges of assault 3, DUII, reckless driving and three counts of recklessly endangering another person. The indictment said the woman was under the influence of intoxicants when she wrecked the car while her daughter and son were inside. 6 - Blake Crane remembered A Marshfield High School junior, Blake Crane died in February of influenza B. After he died, the community began to pour out love and remembrances to his family. In his short life, Crane touched many and was remembered as a budding baseball star and band geek who loved reading much more than studying. “I’m a firm believer in the philosophy that it takes a village (to raise a child) and this village is phenomenal,” Blake’s dad, Tony, said as the community embraced his family. “I’ve seen first-hand what this community does. I never wanted to be the object of it, but I recognize the power. I am overwhelmed by the support, sometimes

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AfterCOVID-19ravagedthecommunityin2020,abitofgoodnewscameattheendoftheyearwhenvaccinationsarrivedatBayAreaHospital. Below, after sitting idle for many years the El Conquistador was on the move again in November.

even astonished.” 7 - Two dead, one in custody following stabbing, shooting north of Bandon

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Blake Crane was just becoming a star on the pitcher’s mound when he came down with influenza B, which took his life in February.

In April, two people were killed and a woman was arrested following a series of events near Bandon. Police were called to a home near Bandon after a man called 911 to say he had been shot and stabbed. The man, Michael Ray Lambert, was transported to the hospital where he died. Police went to his home to investigate and found the body of a woman who had clearly been murdered. While at the home, police found two other adults and interviewed them. Ashley Margaret Webber, 33, was arrested and charged with two counts of first degree murder. Webber was later indicted on the two charges and ordered held on $2 million bond. 8 - Bandon police seek man who threw scalding coffee at drive-through owner In early August, a man driving an Isuzu Trooper drove up to the Tin Cup Coffee drive-through in Bandon. After placing his

order and receiving his coffee, he told the owner it was not hot enough and asked for it to be microwaved. After getting his cup back, police allege he threw it at the Tin Cup owner while cursing at her. While police were looking for the man, they received a call saying the man went through the Human Bean drive through and bragged about what he had done. The Isuzu was reported as gold or tan in color with a dent on the rear passenger side and Washington plates.

the road and slammed into a tree. The driver of the vehicle was seriously injured while the passenger was declared dead at the scene.

9 - Coos Bay man dies in single vehicle accident on Highway 101 In October, a Coos Bay man died and another man was seriously injured when Toyota pickup truck left

10 - Storied yacht is one the move – again In November, the El Conquistador finally began to move again. After being moored in Coos Bay for years, the storied vessel began to be moved out of the area. It didn’t get far before being stuck in the sand, but it eventually was able to move to new docks near Empire. The El Conquistador sat in Coos Bay since 2002 and went through two owners before it was moved. No concrete plans for the future of the boat were announced.

from the scene, followed by the red Prelude. Police located the Tahoe a short distance away on Chester Street. A witness at that scene indicated the driver of the Tahoe abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene in the red Prelude. Both the Ranger and the Tahoe have been impounded and search warrants are being sought to look through the vehicles for forensic evidence. Frasier said investiga-

tors are looking for Joshua James Thompson, 40, who was last known to live in Coquille. If anyone knows where Thompson is, they are asked to call 911 or contact the North Bend police. Police are also looking for the driver of the red Prelude. The Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Coos Bay Police Department, County Community Corrections, SCINT, the Coos County Medical Examiners Office and Coos County District Attorneys Office joined North Bend police in investigating the incident.

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NFL playoff picture clears up somewhat BARRY WILNER

Associated Press

If they’re singing anything in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Seattle, it could be “I Can See Clearly Now.” All three took some big steps Sunday. As for the appropriate song in the AFC South and NFC East, try “Purple Haze.” Or “Land Of Confusion.” The postseason picture came into focus in some places and got more muddled elsewhere. The folks at NFL headquarters must love having such big-time quarterbacks as Patrick Mahomes, Ben Roethlisberger, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees already in the field. And they must be thrilled that at least 10 Week 17 matchups will have some playoff significance. “Cherish these moments,”

linebacker K.J. Wright, the longest-tenured Seahawks player, told teammates in the locker room after a 20-9 victory over the Rams. “It’s been a while since we’ve been NFC West champs. And this team, especially our brotherhood, our togetherness, brought us to this moment.” At this moment, here’s how things stand — and what might be ahead on the first Sunday of 2021.

AFC EAST Buffalo (11-3), which takes on struggling New England on Monday night, owns the division crown and will get the No. 2 seed behind Kansas City by winning out. Miami (10-5), with one of the most impressive two-season turnarounds in recent memory, gets a wild-card berth by winning at

the Bills next weekend — a huge challenge. But the Dolphins have met lots of challenges this year. “I think we have a special team,” Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said after engineering a last-minute drive to beat Las Vegas on Saturday night. ”I think this team all year long has fought.”

AFC NORTH Pittsburgh (12-3) broke a three-game slide with a monstrous second half to beat Indianapolis. That gave the Steelers the division title. “It’s a fine line between drinking wine and squashing grapes and sometimes it was very subtle,” coach Mike Tomlin said. The grapes are tasting pretty sweet for Baltimore and rancid for Cleveland. The Ravens (10-5) won a

fourth consecutive game, beating the Giants, and will head to the postseason with a victory over Cincinnati. The Browns, trying to end the NFL’s longest playoff absence — last appearance 2002 — were severely short-handed by COVID-19 issues and fell to the Jets. They’ll need to defeat the archrival Steelers, and wouldn’t Pittsburgh enjoy keeping that drought going?

AFC SOUTH Indianapolis’ collapse at Pittsburgh spiraled the Colts (105) out of a playoff spot. To get back in as a wild card, they must take care of inept Jacksonville (1-14, whose win was opening day against Indy) and have either Baltimore, Cleveland or Miami lose. Or if Tennessee (10-5 after a loss at Green Bay) loses at woeful Houston next Sunday and

the Colts win, they get the division crown and the Titans likely will be out. Or not.

AFC WEST All Kansas City (14-1), despite a tight win over weak Atlanta on Sunday. The reigning league champions own the AFC’s only postseason bye. “If you look at the history of that bye week, usually it’s a good thing for the teams trying to make a championship run,” Mahomes said. “But at the end of the day, we got to find a way to win a football game whenever we get there.”

NFC WEST All Seattle’s, and the Seahawks (11-4) have a shot at the conference bye. Please see Playoffs, Page B3

Seahawks clinch NFC West title by beating Rams SEATTLE (AP) — As he finished talking about winning a division title for the first time in his career, Jamal Adams grabbed the cigar lying on the edge of the podium and flicked the lighter in his hand. It was celebration time for Adams and the Seattle Seahawks. “Damn right, I haven’t been here before,” Adams said, his voice rising. “So damn it, it feels good. It feels great!” The Seahawks claimed the NFC West title on Sunday with a 20-9 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, carried by a revitalized defense and some clutch play from Russell Wilson. Wilson scored on a 4-yard run on the opening drive of the second half and clinched the division crown with a 13yard TD pass to Jacob Hollister with 2:51 remaining. It’s the first division title since 2016 for Seattle (11-4) and the fifth since Pete Carroll arrived in 2010. Carroll had linebacker K.J. Wright — the longest-tenured Seahawks player — speak in the locker room after the game. “Cherish these moments,” Wright said. “It’s been a while since we’ve been NFC West champs. And this team, especially our brotherhood, our togetherness, brought us to this moment.” The final drive was Wilson at his best: He was 5 of 5 for 59 yards, hitting four different receivers. Wilson connecting with Hollister was a bit of redemption for the tight end who was stopped inches short of the same end zone on the final play a year ago in Week 17 against San Francisco. That gave the division title to the 49ers.

Herbert sets rookie TD passing mark INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — For all the impressive milestones Justin Herbert had piled up early in the season, they weren’t resulting in wins for the Los Angeles Chargers. Now, they are. Herbert has led the Chargers on winning drives in three straight games while continuing to rewrite the rookie quarterback record book. Herbert set the mark for most rookie touchdown passes in a season in the Chargers’ 19-16 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. His decisive drives have come either in the last two minutes or in overtime. “There’s a way to do it and a way not to do it. We experienced that the first half of the season but we got better from it,” said Herbert, who was 21 of 33 passes for 253 yards. “That’s one of the best things to see. You have to be tough. It’s about how you react.” After Brandon McManus tied it at 16 with 2:47 remaining with a 52-yard field goal, the Chargers (6-9) took over at their 25 and were in the red zone in three plays. Austin Ekeler had 34 of his 45 rushing yards on two carries and Herbert connected with Jalen Guyton Wilson finished 20 of 32 for 225 yards. But unlike earlier in the season when it was Wilson who staked Seattle to a 5-0 start, this victory was carried by the defense. Seattle flustered Jared Goff, shut

for a 23-yard reception to the Denver 41 at the two-minute warning. Four plays later, Michael Badgley split the uprights from 37 yards with 41 seconds remaining for the winning points and Los Angeles’ first threegame winning streak in two years. Herbert’s 9-yard screen pass to Ekeler in the second quarter was his 28th touchdown throw of the season, surpassing the 27 that Baker Mayfield had for Cleveland in 2018. “I am glad we have the young man. He works his tail off. I give him all the credit in the world,” coach Anthony Lynn said. Herbert, the sixth overall pick in the April draft and third QB taken, also became the fourth player to throw for over 4,000 yards as a rookie, joining Andrew Luck, Cam Newton and Jameis Winston. He also needs six completions to surpass the 379 that Carson Wentz had for Philadelphia in 2016. “You are so busy doing the extra things that you really don’t have time to realize some of the special things we have done on offense this season,” Herbert said. down the Rams’ run game, and held Los Angeles (9-6) to a season low in points. The Rams became the fifth straight opponent held under 20 points by Seattle, something accomplished four other times

in franchise history and not since 2014 — the last time the Seahawks reached the Super Bowl. It’s a staggering turnaround for Seattle, which was on pace to be among the worst defenses, statistically, in league history earlier in the season. The unit is now a strength going into the playoffs. “For everybody out there, they got to start putting respect on this defense’s name, because this defense is playing lights out,” Adams said. Goff was 23 of 42 for 224 yards and a baffling first-half interception that cost Los Angeles points. There’s also concern about whether Goff will be able to play in Week 17 against Arizona. Goff dislocated his right thumb after hitting it on a helmet in the third quarter, but put it back into place and didn’t miss a play. “It’s OK right now. It’s not terrible. We’ll see tomorrow,” Goff said. LA also lost running back Darrell Henderson to an ankle injury in the third quarter. Henderson rushed for 62 yards but was hurt being tripped from behind. The Rams can still reach the playoffs with a win over Arizona or a loss by Chicago next week, but the past two weeks have changed the tenor of their season. Last week’s shocking loss to the then-winless New York Jets cost the Rams control of the division. Now, Los Angeles is at risk of missing the playoffs altogether. “This has been a humbling, tough, upand-down year,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “A lot of good, a lot of frustrating things. As a head coach you feel very responsible, especially with my involvement in the offense.”

LeBron James named top athlete Blazers outlast Rockets TIM REYNOLDS

Associated Press

LeBron James told the world in 2020 that Black Lives Matter. He helped convince many who had never voted to finally head to the polls. He found more ways to continue elevating the lives of people in his hometown. If that weren’t enough, he won another NBA championship. James’ on-court performance this year was spectacular again. A fourth NBA title and fourth NBA Finals MVP trophy were his, as he lifted the Los Angeles Lakers back atop the basketball world. And after a year where he was brilliant, on the court and off, James was announced Saturday as the winner of The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year award for a record-tying fourth time. “I still know what I do on the floor and obviously, I give everything to the game,” James told AP. “But I can make a greater impact off the floor right now, more than I can on the floor. And I want to continue to inspire people with the way I play the game of basketball. But there’s so many more things that I can do off the floor to help cultivate people, inspire people, bring people together, empower them.” The AP award was first given out in 1931. James’ fourth win matched Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods for the most by men. Three women have won the AP award at least four times; Babe Didrikson was a six-time winner, Serena Williams has won five and Chris Evert four. No NBA player scored more points or had more assists in 2020 than James. The only other player in his lifetime to lead the league in points and assists in the same calendar year? Himself, in 2018. James also became the first

player to be NBA Finals MVP for three franchises. He moved past Kobe Bryant for No. 3 on the all-time scoring list, doing so one day before Bryant died last January in a helicopter crash; the last tweet Bryant sent was a congratulatory message to James. “He’s the greatest player the basketball universe has ever seen,” Lakers coach Frank Vogel said of James in October. “And if you think you know, you don’t know until you’re around him every day, you’re coaching him, you’re seeing his mind, you’re seeing his adjustments, seeing the way he leads the group. You think you know. You don’t know.” James finished with 78 points in voting by a panel of 35 AP customers and editors. Kansas City quarterback and reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes was a narrow second with 71 points. Formula One seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was a distant third with 14 points. James — also the AP’s male athlete of this past decade — also won the yearly AP award in 2013, 2016 and 2018. Michael Jordan, a three-time winner, is the only other basketball player to win the AP award more than once. “He’s one of the greatest leaders in sports,” Lakers guard Kyle Kuzma said of James. That applies on and off the court. James’ More Than A Vote organization drew more than 42,000 volunteers to work at polling stations for the November election, helped some earn back their voting rights and pushed for turnout among Black and young voters. Black voters made up 11% of the national electorate, and 9

in 10 of them supported President-elect Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 110,000 voters nationwide. When compared to Hillary Clinton in 2016, Biden drew more voters in critical areas with large Black populations — such as NBA cities like Detroit, Milwaukee and Atlanta. That proved massive. “The tragic death of George Floyd, everyone getting a chance to see that, and also hearing the story of Breonna Taylor, her tragic story, and Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia ... my people have had enough and I have had enough,” James said. “That’s why I called for action and with my platform, I believed I could get people to join me.” He also focused, as always, on his hometown of Akron, Ohio. The I PROMISE School he opened in 2018 now has over 450 students in third through sixth grades. When the pandemic shut down then school, James and his team ensured students got hot meals delivered to their homes — even complete Thanksgiving meals. An affordable housing project for 50 families broke ground this year. And this month, plans for House Three Thirty (a nod to Akron’s area code) were announced, detailing how James is going to offer things like accessible family financial health programming, job training and a community gathering space. “The pandemic has been rough on all of us,” James said. “No matter your situation, no matter where you are in life, it’s been rough. And the first thing I thought about, besides the stoppage of the season, when the pandemic hit was ‘What am I going to do for my kids back in my school?’”

in OT for first victory PORTLAND (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 44 points, including a 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left that gave the Portland Trail Blazers a 128-126 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Damian Lillard had 32 points and nine assists to help Portland get its first win. McCollum also had eight assists. McCollum finished 17 for 30 from the field, including 9 for 16 on 3s. Lillard was 5 for 13 from beyond the arc. “I think besides Steph (Curry) and Klay Thompson, we’re the only backcourt in the league that empowers the other,” McCollum said of his partnership with Lillard. “I don’t try to take over the game from him. We work together.” James Harden finished with 44 points and 17 assists for Houston, and Christian Wood added 31 points and 13 rebounds. Harden also had a game-ending turnover on the final possession of overtime. Lillard’s layup pushed the Blazers ahead 125-123 with 30 seconds left in overtime, but Harden made a 3 to push the Rockets ahead with 15.3 seconds left. Then with 6.3 seconds left, the ball found McCollum again and the Blazers’ guard hit another long range shot putting Portland ahead 128-126. “We tried to do everything that it takes as a team to stop whoever has the hot hand,” Harden said of the Blazers’guards. “They both started off slow and then the rest of the game the caught fire.” McCollum’s jumper with 2:03 left in overtime pushed

Portland’s lead to 123-118, forcing a Rockets timeout. After Wood cut the Blazers lead to 123-120 with a layup, Harden tied the game again at 123 with 38.6 seconds left. A layup by Wood with less than a minute left in regulation tied the score at 111. Then Lillard put the Blazers ahead at 113-111 with 52 seconds left. Harden responded with a basket of his own to tie it again at 113 with 38.9 seconds left. After a missed 3-pointer by Lillard, Houston’s PJ Tucker was called for a loose ball foul on the rebound with 32 seconds left. Houston’s challenge of the call was unsuccessful, but they were rewarded after Jusuf Nurkic missed both free-throws. Both teams exchanged empty possessions and the game went into overtime. After Portland jumped out to an early lead, Harden’s impact on the game was much more noticeable. Harden had eight assists, to go along with six points, in the first quarter alone. “I feel like my conditioning could be better obviously,” Harden said. “But I think we let it get away from us. I didn’t surprise myself at all. I know what I’m capable of.” The Rockets led 68-58 at the break, but Houston’s grip on the game loosened in the third quarter as Portland’s defense started to string some stops together and McCollum got hot. McCollum had four 3s in the third, with three coming in a span of less than 90 seconds on his way to 14 points in the quarter. With the improved defense and McCollum’s play, the Rockets’ lead was cut to 85-84.

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Osaka top female athlete Associated Press With tennis, like so much of the world, shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic, Naomi Osaka found herself with time to read and think. And while she won the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title, she also stood out for speaking out about racial injustice and police brutality. As noteworthy in 2020 for her activism away from the tennis court as her success on it, Osaka was selected by The Associated Press as the Female Athlete of the Year in results revealed Sunday after a vote by AP member sports editors and AP beat writers. “It was difficult to be isolated from my family for large parts of the year, but

that’s nothing compared to others. It was sad to watch and read the news of people suffering from COVID-19, and the economic and social effect on so many — losing jobs, mental health. It was such a tough year for so many people,” Osaka wrote in an email interview. “And then watching the police injustices like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake (to name just a few) in the summer broke my heart. I am proud of my U.S. Open victory, but more so that I got people talking about the real issues.” Osaka collected 18 of 35 first-place votes and a total of 71 points. WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart was next with nine first-place votes and 60 points, followed by Sarah Fuller, the Vanderbilt

soccer player who kicked for the school’s football team, with one first-place vote and 24 points. Osaka went 16-3 during the coronavirus-truncated tennis calendar — the professional tours took about a five-month hiatus; Wimbledon was canceled for the first time since 1945 — and ended the year ranked No. 3. The defining stretch of Osaka’s season came in August and September, when she compiled an 11-match winning streak that included the U.S. Open. It was during a tuneup tournament in New York that Osaka — whose father is Haitian and mother is Japanese — declared she would not play her semifinal, joining athletes from the NBA and elsewhere in protesting the police shooting of Blake.

Liberty beats Coastal Carolina in bowl ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Liberty ended Coastal Carolina’s perfect season with a blocked kick in overtime. Elijah James blocked Massimo Biscardi’s 42yard field goal attempt to give No. 23 Liberty a 37-34 victory over No. 9 Coastal Carolina in a wild finish Saturday night in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl. Liberty (10-1) took the lead on Alex Barbir’s 44yard field goal on the first extra possession. Coastal Carolina (11-1) got a huge break in regulation when Liberty’s Joshua Mack fumbled inside the 1 with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Safety Alex Spillum recovered the fumble to end the long drive. “I thought it was a touchdown but they called it a fumble,” said Liberty

quarterback Malik Lewis, who set several records in the game. “But the next opportunity we got, we took advantage of it.” Willis ran for 137 yards and four touchdowns and completed 19 of 29 passes for 220 yards with two interceptions. The Flames’ only loss came to North Carolina State on a blocked field goal. “No question this is the best season Liberty University has ever had,” safety Javon Scruggs said. Coastal Carolina overcame an early 14-0 deficit, and drove 72 yards to tie it in the fourth quarter. Grayson McCall ran in a 2-point conversion to make it 34-34 after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Greg Latushko with 3:01 remaining Coastal Carolina had

won 12 straight. “We couldn’t do anything with their quarterback,” Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell said. “You see why he was a five-star player.” McCall had a big game for Coastal Carolina, completing 21 of 32 passes for 318 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. The redshirt freshman also ran for 96 yards

Bowl canceled The Music City Bowl between Missouri and Iowa was canceled Sunday because COVID-19 issues left the Tigers unable to play. The game scheduled for Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, is the second bowl called off since the postseason lineup was set on Dec. 20, joining the Gasparilla Bowl.

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Celtics legend K.C. Jones dies at 88 BOSTON — Basketball Hall of Famer K.C. Jones, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA champion who won eight straight NBA titles during the Celtics’ Bill Russell era and then coached the Boston teams with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish to two more championships in the 1980s, has died. He was 88. The Celtics said Jones’ family confirmed that he died on Friday at an assisted living facility in Connecticut, where he had been receiving care for Alzheimer’s disease for several years. “K.C. was the nicest man I ever met. He always went out of his way to make people feel good, it was such an honor to play for him,” Bird said in a statement. “His accomplishments are too many to list, but, to me, his greatest accomplishment was being such an outstanding person to all who had the privilege of knowing him, I will miss him dearly.” Jones is one of seven players in history to have won an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA championship and an NBA title. He won two more NBA crowns as an assistant coach and was the Celtics head coach when they went to the NBA Finals four straight years from 1984-87, winning it all in ’84 and again two years later with a team that won a then-record 67 regular-season games and went 15-3 in the postseason.

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NBA Curry drains 105 straight 3s in practice Stephen Curry made 105 straight 3-pointers from the same baseline spot to finish practice Saturday leading into Golden State’s game Sunday game at Chicago. The Warriors said they captured the final 103 on video at the Bulls’ practice facility. Curry’s shots were counted by his longtime shooting man, assistant Bruce Fraser, and coach Steve Kerr only heard about his shooting star afterward. Curry finally missed, then pumped his arms and yelled in delight.

Dallas sets mark with 50-point halftime lead LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic scored 24 points and the Dallas Mavericks led by a NBA-record 50 points at halftime in a 124-73 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Josh Richardson added 21 points and Tim Hardaway Jr. had 18 points for the Mavericks. The Clippers trailed 77-27 at halftime, with their 50-point deficit being the largest at the break in the shot-clock era, which began in 1954-55. Paul George led the Kawhi Leonard-less Clippers with 15 points before sitting out the second half. Serge Ibaka added 13 points and nine rebounds over three quarters of the team’s first loss. The Clippers opened with victories over the defending NBA champion Lakers and Denver.

TENNIS Federer won’t play in Australian Open Roger Federer withdrew from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee and a tour absence that will have lasted longer than a year, his agent told The Associated Press. Tony Godsick — Federer’s long-time representative and CEO of their management company, TEAM8 — said Sunday he is working on putting together a 2021 tennis calendar for the 20-time Grand Slam champion, who plans to get back to competition soon after the year’s first major tennis

tournament. This ends Federer’s streak of 21 consecutive appearances at Melbourne Park, a run that began with his 2000 debut there and includes six championships.

FIGURE SKATING Weir among inductees to Hall of Fame COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Threetime U.S. champion Johnny Weir has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. Also elected to the Class of 2021 are Sandy Schwomeyer Lamb and Gale Tanger. Due to the COVD-19 pandemic, their inductions will be postponed until the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Nashville. Weir, currently NBC’s lead analyst along with 1998 Olympic champion Tara Lipinski, is a two-time Olympian who wound up sixth in the 2010 games. He won a 2008 world championships bronze medal. Lamb was the first female president of the Professional Skaters Association. Tanger has served as a figure skating judge and official for over 50 years and has served at six Olympic Games.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Duke women call off season due to COVID The Duke women’s basketball team ended its season Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The student-athletes on the Duke women’s basketball team have made the difficult decision to conclude their current season due to safety concerns,” said Michael Schoenfeld, Vice President for Public Affairs & Government Relations and Chief Communications Officer for Duke University. “We support their decision, as we have supported the choices made by all student-athletes at Duke during this unprecedented time. Duke will maintain our current schedule of competition in other sports and will continue to observe our rigorous health and safety protocols, which include daily testing for all student-athletes and are based on guidance from leading medical experts.” The men’s basketball team planned to keep playing. The women’s basketball team has been on pause since Dec. 16 because of two positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the program’s travel party. The Blue Devils are the first Power Five team to drop out after starting this season. The Ivy League opted out of playing winter sports in November before the basketball season started. A few other schools also decided not to play.

National TV Sports Listings Today

College Football — Cheez-It Bowl, Oklahoma State vs. Miami, 2:30 p.m., ESPN; Alamo Bowl, Texas vs. Colorado, 6 p.m., ESPN. NBA Basketball — Milwaukee at Miami, 4:30 p.m., TNT; New Orleans at Phoenix, 7 p.m., TNT. Men’s College Basketball — Wofford at Mercer, 4 p.m., ESPNU.

Wednesday, Dec. 30

College Football — Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Wake Forest vs. Wisconsin, 9 a.m., ESPN; Florida vs. Oklahoma, 5 p.m., ESPN. Men’s College Basketball — Butler at Providence, 2 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Seton Hall at Xavier, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Richmond at Davidson, 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Arkansas at Auburn, 4 p.m., ESPN2; DePaul at UConn, 6 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Florida at Vanderbilt, 6 p.m., ESPN2.

Thursday, Dec. 31

College Football — Armed Forces Bowl, Tulsa vs. Mississippi State, 9 a.m., ESPN; Arizona Bowl, Ball State vs. San Jose State, 11 a.m., CBS; Liberty Bowl, West Virginia vs. Tennessee, 1 p.m., ESPN; Texas Bowl, Arkansas vs. TCU, 5 p.m., ESPN. Men’s College Basketball — Arizona State at Washington State, 1 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Utah State at Air Force, 1 p.m., CBS Sports Network; BYU at Pepperdine, 2 p.m., ESPNU; Stanford at Oregon State, 3 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Michigan at Maryland, 4 p.m., ESPN2; Utah at UCLA, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Arizona at Washington, 5 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Colorado at USC, 6 p.m., ESPN2; California at Oregon, 7 p.m., Pac-12 Network.

Friday, Jan. 1

College Football — Peach Bowl, Georgia vs. Cincinnati, 9 a.m., ESPN; Citrus Bowl, Auburn vs. Northwestern, 10 a.m., ABC; Rose Bowl, Notre Dame vs. Alabama, 1 p.m., ESPN; Sugar Bowl, Ohio State vs. Clemson, 5 p.m., ESPN.

Saturday, Jan. 2

College Football — Gator Bowl, North Carolina State vs. Kentucky, 9 a.m., ESPN; Outback Bowl, Mississippi vs. Indiana, 9:30 a.m., ABC; Fiesta Bowl, Oregon vs. Iowa State, 1 p.m., ESPN; Orange Bowl, Texas A&M vs. North Carolina, 5 p.m., ESPN. Men’s College Basketball — Texas at Kansas, 9 a.m., ESPN2; Creighton at Providence, 9 a.m. Fox; Missouri at Arkansas, 9 a.m., CBS; DePaul at St. John’s, 9 a.m., Fox Sports 1; Memphis at Temple, 9 a.m., ESPNU; Duquesne at George Washington, 9:30 a.m., NBC Sports Network; Iowa at Rutgers, 11 a.m., ESPN2; LSU at Florida, 11 a.m., CBS; TCU at Kansas State, 11 a.m., ESPNU; Davidson at VCU, 11:30 a.m., NBC Sports Network; West Virginia at Oklahoma, 1 p.m., ESPN2; Utah at USC, 1 p.m., Pac12 Network; Butler at Seton Hall, 1:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1; George Mason at Dayton, 1:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network; St. Bonaventure at Richmond, 2 p.m., CBS Sports Network; California at Oregon State, 3 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Wichita State at Mississippi, 3 p.m., ESPNU; UMass at Saint Louis, 3:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network; Marquette at Georgetown, 4:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Duke at Florida State, 5 p.m., ESPN2; Colorado at UCLA, 5 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Stanford at Oregon, 7 p.m., ESPN2 or Pac-12 Network.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City clinched the top seed in the AFC and the only playoff bye when Patrick Mahomes threw a 25yard touchdown pass to Demarcus Robinson with just under two minutes for a 17-14 win over Atlanta on Sunday. The Chiefs had to watch as Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo missed a tying field-goal attempt with 9 seconds left to escape. The Chiefs (14-1) won their NFL-record seventh straight one-possession game and matched a franchise record with their 10th straight win. They took any seeding drama out of games involving Pittsburgh and Buffalo and will have that coveted first-round AFC bye when the postseason begins in two weeks. The Falcons (4-11) took the lead when Matt Ryan hit Laquon Treadwell for a 5-yard touchdown with 4:33 to go. But Mahomes kept finding Travis Kelce — who had a record-setting game of his own — to set up the TD pass to Robinson. And when the Falcons marched the other way in the closing seconds, Kansas City’s defense forced Koo’s 39-yard kick. Instead of heading to overtime, the Falcons headed home with their seventh loss by six points or less this season. Mahomes finished with 278 yards passing and two touchdowns along with an interception. Kelce had seven catches for 98 yards and a score, giving him 1,426 yards for the season, breaking George Kittle’s record for an NFL tight end. STEELERS 28, COLTS 24: Ben Roethlisberger overcame a monthlong malaise to throw for 342 yards and three second-half touchdowns as the Steelers locked up the division title. Listless and lifeless for weeks thanks to a threegame losing streak that followed an 11-0 start, Pittsburgh (12-3) somehow got it together over the final 25 minutes against the Colts (10-5). Indianapolis missed a chance to inch closer to a playoff berth when it let a

17-point third-quarter lead slip away. Indianapolis, so dominant during a first half in which it outgained the Steelers 206-28, had two chances to reclaim the lead in the fourth quarter. The first drive ended with Philip Rivers throwing an interception deep in Pittsburgh territory. The second ended with Rivers’ heave to Zach Pascal sailing high on fourth down. CAROLINA 20, WASHINGTON 13: Dwayne Haskins turned the ball over three times before getting benched, Steven Sims muffed a punt return that turned into a Panthers touchdown and Washington blew its first chance to clinch the NFC East. Haskins was 14 of 28 with a fumble and two interceptions after starting in place of injured veteran Alex Smith, despite violating COVID-19 protocols last week. After being stripped of his captaincy and fined $40,000 for partying without a mask, he was stripped of the ball by Marquis Haynes in the first quarter and picked off by Tahir Whitehead and Tre Boston in the second. Carolina (5-10) snapped a three-game skid. COWBOYS 37, EAGLES 17: Andy Dalton threw for 377 yards and three touchdowns, two to Michael Gallup, and the Cowboys stayed alive in the NFC East playoff race. The Cowboys (6-9) won their third consecutive game and still have a chance to win the division thanks to Washington’s 20-13 loss to Carolina, which guaranteed that the NFL’s worst division won’t have a team with a winning record. Dallas can overtake Washington (6-9) with a win at the New York Giants and a Washington loss to the Eagles on the final weekend of the regular season. The Giants (5-10) can get in by beating the Cowboys if Washington loses. The Eagles (4-10-1) led 14-3 in the first quarter after DeSean Jackson’s 81-yard touchdown catch

in his first game in two months coming off an ankle injury, and they would have controlled their playoff chances against Washington with a win. RAVENS 27, GIANTS 13: Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half. Baltimore’s fourth straight victory, combined with Pittsburgh’s win over Indianapolis, lifted the Ravens past the Colts in the AFC wild-card hunt. With a victory in Cincinnati next week, the Ravens (10-5) will earn a playoff berth for the third year in a row. The Giants (5-10) lost their third straight and were left with only a miniscule chance of making the postseason. JETS 23, BROWNS 16: After this loss, the Browns will need to beat the archrival Steelers next Sunday if they’re going to end the NFL’s longest playoff drought. On fourth-and-1 with 1:18 remaining and the short-handed Browns (105) driving for the potential tying score, Baker Mayfield tried to push forward for a first down. He lost the ball when Tarell Basham smacked into him. Kareem Hunt recovered, but by rule, Mayfield was the only one who could advance the ball — and the quarterback was short of the first down. The Jets (2-13) sealed their second straight victory after an 0-13 start, losing all chance for the top overall draft pick. It was a rough week for the Browns, who haven’t been in the postseason since 2002 and entered without seven players including Jarvis Landry and three other wide receivers, and rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills. Cleveland had to call up several players from the practice squad and coach Kevin Stefanski ran a walk-through in a parking lot near the team’s hotel to get some of the new players up to speed on the game plan. BEARS 41, JAGUARS 17: The Jaguars took care of business, losing their 14th consecutive game and then getting some help to secure the No. 1 pick in the

2021 NFL draft. Hello, Trevor Lawrence! Mitchell Trubisky accounted for three scores, including two touchdown passes to Jimmy Graham, and the Bears kept control of their postseason path. Chicago can make the NFC playoffs for the second time in three years by beating Green Bay next week at home — despite having gone through a six-game losing streak in 2020. The Jaguars (1-14), who set a franchise record for consecutive losses, locked up the top pick for the first time in franchise history when the New York Jets beat Cleveland 23-16 a few minutes later. BENGALS 37, TEXANS 31: Samaje Perine ran for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard score late, to give the Bengals their first road win in more than two years. The Texans (4-11) were driving after Perine’s second score when Deshaun Watson was sacked by Sam Hubbard, who forced a fumble that Margus Hunt recovered. The Bengals added a field goal to seal the victory. It’s the first road win for second-year coach Zac Taylor and the first time the Bengals (4-10-1) won away from Cincinnati since a 37-36 victory at Atlanta on Sept. 30, 2018. The Bengals have won two games in a row for the first time this season after upsetting the Steelers 27-17 on Monday night. PACKERS 40, TITANS 14: Davante Adams caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes as Green Bay won its fifth straight. The Packers (12-3) already have clinched the NFC North title and can earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs if they win at Chicago (8-7) or Seattle (11-4) loses at San Francisco (6-9) next week. Green Bay ran wild behind 124 yards and two touchdowns from A.J. Dillon and 94 yards from Aaron Jones. Tennessee (10-5) squandered an opportunity to clinch its first AFC South championship since 2008.

NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA yx-Buffalo 11 3 0 .786 407 340 Miami 10 5 0 .667 378 282 New England 6 8 0 .429 289 301 N.Y. Jets 2 13 0 .133 229 429 South W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 423 348 Tennessee 10 5 0 .667 450 401 Houston 4 11 0 .267 346 423 Jacksonville 1 14 0 .067 292 464 North W L T Pct PF PA yx-Pittsburgh 12 3 0 .800 394 288 Baltimore 10 5 0 .667 430 300 Cleveland 10 5 0 .667 384 397 Cincinnati 4 10 1 .300 308 386 West W L T Pct PF PA *zyx-Kansas City 14 1 0 .933 452 324 Las Vegas 7 8 0 .467 402 447 L.A. Chargers 6 9 0 .400 346 405 Denver 5 10 0 .333 292 414 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Dallas 6 9 0 .400 376 450 Washington 6 9 0 .400 315 315 N.Y. Giants 5 10 0 .333 257 338 Philadelphia 4 10 1 .300 320 398 South W L T Pct PF PA yx-New Orleans 11 4 0 .733 449 330 x-Tampa Bay 10 5 0 .667 448 328 Carolina 5 10 0 .333 343 369 Atlanta 4 11 0 .267 369 370 North W L T Pct PF PA yx-Green Bay 12 3 0 .800 474 353 Chicago 8 7 0 .533 356 335 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 393 440 Detroit 5 10 0 .333 342 482 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 433 348 L.A. Rams 9 6 0 .600 354 289 Arizona 8 7 0 .533 403 349 San Francisco 6 9 0 .400 353 364 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division z-clinched first round bye *-clinched home-field advantage Friday’s Game New Orleans 52, Minnesota 33 Saturday’s Games Tampa Bay 47, Detroit 7 San Francisco 20, Arizona 12 Miami 26, Las Vegas 25 Sunday’s Games Baltimore 27, N.Y. Giants 13 Chicago 41, Jacksonville 17 Cincinnati 37, Houston 31 Kansas City 17, Atlanta 14 N.Y. Jets 23, Cleveland 16 Pittsburgh 28, Indianapolis 24 Carolina 20, Washington 13 L.A. Chargers 19, Denver 16 Dallas 37, Philadelphia 17 Seattle 20, L.A. Rams 9 Green Bay 40, Tennessee 14 Monday’s Game Buffalo at New England, late Sunday, Jan. 3 Atlanta at Tampa Bay, 10 a.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 10 a.m. Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 10 a.m. Miami at Buffalo, 10 a.m. Minnesota at Detroit, 10 a.m. N.Y. Jets at New England, 10 a.m. Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 10 a.m. Jacksonville at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Tennessee at Houston, 10 a.m. Arizona at L.A. Rams, 1:25 p.m. Green Bay at Chicago, 1:25 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 1:25 p.m. Las Vegas at Denver, 1:25 p.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 1:25 p.m. Seattle at San Francisco, 1:25 p.m. Washington at Philadelphia, 5:20 p.m. End Regular Season

The Titans still can clinch a division title and their second straight playoff berth by winning at Houston (4-11) next week. Adams’ three touchdown catches gave him 17 this season, one off the

Packers’ single-season record that Sterling Sharpe set in 1994. Adams, who caught 11 passes for 142 yards Sunday, leads the NFL in touchdown receptions despite missing two games with a hamstring

Brady leads Buccaneers to first playoff berth since 2007 DETROIT (AP) — Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in the only half he needed to play and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to rout the Detroit Lions 47-7 Saturday, sealing a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2007. The Bucs (10-5) set a franchise record with 588 yards and snapped the NFL’s second-longest postseason drought behind Cleveland’s 18-year run that can end Sunday. Tampa Bay rested Brady ahead 34-0, its largest halftime lead in franchise history. Blaine Gabbert threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski on his first snap, one play after Detroit running back D’Andre Swift fumbled, and a 22-yard pass to Mike Evans later in the third quarter. Brady was 22 of 27 for 348 yards with a mix of passes deep down the field and darts in traffic. The six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback threw touchdown passes to Gronkowski, Evans, Chris Godwin, who made a one-handed catch, and Antonio Brown from 33, 27, 7 and 12 yards. The 43-year-old Brady, who split time with Drew

Henson in college at Michigan, started his 298th game to tie Brett Favre’s record for an NFL quarterback and played in his 300th game. The Lions (5-10) started the game without interim coach Darrell Bevell along with assistants on the defensive staff because of COVID-19 contact tracing. DOLPHINS 26, RAIDERS 25: Ryan Fitzpatrick completed a 34-yard pass to Mack Hollins while being dragged down by the facemask and Miami moved one step closer to a playoff berth when Jason Sanders’ 44-yard field goal with 1 second remaining gave it a victory over Las Vegas. The Raiders chose to run down the clock for a go-ahead field goal instead of trying for a touchdown with Josh Jacobs going down on purpose at the 1-yard line and Derek Carr taking a knee to set up Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard field goal with 19 seconds left. But the Dolphins had some late-game magic with Fitzpatrick launching the deep pass to Hollins while being dragged down by Arden Key. The penalty moved the ball down to the Las Vegas 26, setting up

Sanders’ winning kick. The Dolphins (10-5) moved a half-game ahead of Baltimore in the AFC playoff race and can clinch a wild-card berth with a win next week at Buffalo. The Raiders (7-8) were eliminated with their fifth loss in six games and will be out of the postseason for the 17th time in 18 seasons. 49ERS 20, CARDINALS 12: Third-string quarterback C.J. Beathard threw three touchdown passes, Jeff Wilson ran for 183 yards, and San Francisco dealt a brutal blow to Arizona’s playoff hopes. Beathard was making his first start since 2018 and was 1-9 as a starting quarterback before he was pressed into action against the Cardinals because of injuries to Jimmy Garoppolo and Nick Mullens. The 27-year-old wasn’t amazing but avoided big mistakes. He completed 13 of 22 passes for 182 yards, Wilson earned hard yards on the ground and the 49ers came up with two big defensive stops late in the fourth quarter, including Ahkello Witherspoon’s interception of Kyler Murray’s pass in the end zone. The Cardinals (8-7) no

longer control their own destiny in the playoff race. If the Chicago Bears win their final two games, they will reach the playoffs because of a tiebreaker over the Cardinals. Arizona started the day positioned as the No. 7 and final team in the NFC playoff field, but the game was a struggle from the outset. The 49ers (6-9) pulled ahead 14-6 in the third quarter on Beathard’s 9-yard touchdown pass to fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

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SAINTS 52, VIKINGS 23: Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings on Friday and clinch a fourth straight NFC South title. Wearing different colored shoes — one red and one green on Christmas Day — Kamara sprinted for a 40-yard touchdown on the game’s opening drive. He added scoring runs of 1, 5, 6, 7 and 3 yards against a Minnesota defensive front hit hard by injuries. Kamara equaled a record set by Hall of Fame full-

back Ernie Nevers in 1929 for the Chicago Cardinals. Minnesota (6-9) was eliminated from playoff contention while allowing the most points by any Vikings team since 1963. The Saints (11-4) never punted, and set a record of

yards gained in a game by a Vikings opponent with 583. They might have won by a greater margin if not for a pair interceptions of Drew Brees, one of them on a pass that deflected off receiver Emmanuel Sanders’ hands.

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and Tampa Bay, with that 43-year-old newcomer quarterback — a guy named Brady — guaranteed a wild card at 10-5.

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With their loss at Seattle, the Rams (9-6) need a home victory against Arizona (8-7) to ensure a wild card. A loss would lift the Cardinals in and, if Chicago beats Green Bay, give the Bears a berth, too, sending LA packing.

NFC NORTH All Green Bay’s, as will be the NFC bye with a win at Soldier Field next Sunday. The Packers (12-3) need to avoid a three-way tie with Seattle and New Orleans at 12-4, which would give the bye to the Saints. Chicago has gone from 5-1 to 5-7 to 8-7. A victory and the Bears are playoffs-bound.

NFC SOUTH All settled, with New Orleans (11-4) on top

NFC EAST All unsettled — except for Philadelphia (4-10-1), which saw its chances disappear by losing at Dallas (6-9). Pay attention for this one: A Washington victory at Philly on Sunday night gives Ron Rivera’s team the division at 7-9 no matter what the Cowboys do at the Giants (5-10) in the afternoon. Washington swept Dallas this season. However, an Eagles win then means whoever emerges from the Cowboys-Giants matchup at the Meadowlands — barring a tie — heads to the playoffs. Yes, a team with a losing record will join the Super Bowl chase, and will host a playoff game on the second weekend of January.

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President reluctantly signs COVID relief bill WASHINGTON (AP) — Shelving his objections, President Donald Trump has signed a $2 trillion-plus COVID-19 and annual federal spending package providing relief for millions of Americans, even as Congress returns to confront the White House on remaining priorities in a rare end-of-session showdown. Trump appears to have accomplished little, if anything, from the days of drama over his refusal to accept the sweeping bipartisan deal. While the president’s demands for larger $2,000 pandemic relief checks seem destined to fail, his push served up a political opportunity for Democrats, who support the larger stipends and are forcing Trump’s Republican allies into a tough spot. On Monday, the Democratic-led House is set to vote to boost the $600 payments to $2,000, sending a new bill to the Senate. There, Republicans have the majority but oppose more spending and are likely to defeat the effort. The showdown offers more symbol than substance, and it’s not expected to alter the massive package that Trump reluctantly signed into law late Sunday in Florida, where he is spending the holidays. The $900 billion in COVID aid and $1.4 trillion to fund government agencies will

deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and avert a federal government shutdown that otherwise would have started Tuesday, in the midst of the public health crisis. Aside from added unemployment benefits and relief payments to families, the package provides money for vaccine distribution, businesses, transit systems and much more. It extends pandemic-era protections against evictions as well. Together with votes Monday and Tuesday to override Trump’s veto of a sweeping defense bill, the action is perhaps the last standoff of the president’s final days in office as he imposes fresh demands and disputes the results of the presidential election. The new Congress is set to be sworn in Sunday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seized on the divide between the president and his party, urging Trump to put pressure on his Senate GOP allies to pass the bill. “The President must immediately call on Congressional Republicans to end their obstruction and to join him and Democrats in support of our stand-alone legislation to increase direct payment checks to $2,000,” Pelosi said in a tweet. Trump’s sudden decision to sign the bill came as he

faced escalating criticism from lawmakers on all sides over his eleventh-hour demands. The bipartisan bill negotiated by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had already passed the House and Senate by wide margins. Lawmakers had thought they had Trump’s blessing after months of negotiations with his administration. The president’s defiant refusal to act, publicized with a heated video he tweeted just before the Christmas holiday, sparked chaos, a lapse in unemployment benefits for millions and the threat of a government shutdown in the pandemic. It was another crisis of his own making, resolved when he ultimately signed the bill into law. In his statement about the signing, Trump repeated his frustrations with the COVID-19 relief bill for providing only $600 checks to most Americans and complained about what he considered unnecessary spending, particularly on foreign aid — much of it proposed by his own budget. While the president insisted he would send Congress “a redlined version” with spending items he wants removed, those are merely suggestions to Congress. The bill, as signed, would not necessarily be changed. For now, the administration can only begin work sending out

the $600 payments. Democrats, who have the majority in the House, “will reject any rescissions” submitted by the president, said Rep. Nita Lowey of New York, chair of the Appropriations Committee. But Trump nonetheless continued to try to spin his foot-dragging as a win, telling allies he’d won concessions by forcing the removal of what he dubbed “Christmas trees” from the spending bill. A day after the signing, he was back at the golf course in Florida, where he is expected to move after President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on January 20. Republican Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama, a conservative who supported Trump’s extraordinary and futile challenge of the election results, counted himself Monday among the opponents of a more generous relief package and Trump’s call for higher payments. “It’s money we don’t have, we have to borrow to get and we can’t afford to pay back,” he said on “Fox and Friends.” But Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York said she was open to the idea of $2,000 checks. “Many Americans are in dire need of relief,” she said on the show. Altogether, Republicans and Democrats alike swiftly welcomed Trump’s decision to sign

the bill into law. “The compromise bill is not perfect, but it will do an enormous amount of good for struggling Kentuckians and Americans across the country who need help now,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “I thank the President for signing this relief into law.” Others slammed Trump’s delay in turning the bill into law. In a tweet, Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., accused Trump of having “played Russian roulette with American lives. A familiar and comfortable place for him.” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would offer Trump’s proposal for $2,000 checks for a vote in Senate — putting Republicans on the spot. “The House will pass a bill to give Americans $2,000 checks,” Schumer tweeted. “Then I will move to pass it in the Senate.” He said no Democrats will object. “Will Senate Republicans?” Democrats are promising more aid to come once Biden takes office, but Republicans are signaling a wait-and-see approach. In the face of growing economic hardship, spreading disease and a looming shutdown, lawmakers spent Sunday urging Trump to sign the legislation immediately, then have Congress follow up with additional aid.

Police: Nashville explosion suspect died in blast NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday. Investigators used DNA and other evidence to link the man, identified as Anthony Quinn Warner, to the mysterious explosion but said they have not determined a motive. Officials have received hundreds of tips and leads, but have concluded that no one other than Warner is believed to have been involved in

the early morning explosion that damaged dozens of buildings and injured three people. “Nashville is considered safe,” said Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake. “There are no known threats against this city.” In publicly identifying the suspect and his fate, officials disclosed a major breakthrough in their investigation even as they acknowledged the lingering mystery behind the explosion, which took place on a holiday morning well before downtown streets were bustling with activity and was accompanied by a recorded

announcement warning anyone nearby that a bomb would soon detonate. Then, for reasons that may never be known, the audio switched to a recording of Petula Clark’s 1964 hit “Downtown” shortly before the blast. Investigators have not uncovered a singular motive for the act nor was it revealed why Warner had selected the particular location for the bombing, which damaged an AT&T building and has continued to wreak havoc on cellphone service and police and hospital communications in several Southern

states as the company worked to restore service. Authorities said Warner, 63, was not known to law enforcement before the Christmas blast. Warner, who public records show had experience with electronics and alarms and who had also worked as a computer consultant for a Nashville realtor, had been regarded as a person of interest in the bombing since at least Saturday when federal and local investigators converged on a home in suburban Nashville linked to him. Federal agents could be seen looking around the

property, searching the home and the backyard. A Google Maps image captured in May 2019 had shown a recreational vehicle similar to the one that exploded parked in the backyard, but it was not at the property on Saturday, according to an Associated Press reporter at the scene. On Sunday morning, police formally named Warner as being under investigation. Officials said their identification of Warner relied on several key pieces of evidence, including DNA found at the explosion site. Investigators had previ-

ously revealed that human remains had been found in the vicinity. In addition, investigators from the Tennessee Highway Patrol recovered parts from the RV among the wreckage from the blast, and were able to link the vehicle identification number to an RV that was registered to Warner, officials said. “We’re still following leads, but right now there is no indication that any other persons were involved,” said Douglas Korneski, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Memphis field office.

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This week in Coos County history: December 27-29 100 YEARS — 1920

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Boy found in serious shape Moonshine had made him unconscious Alta Slagle, aged 17 years, of North Bend, was found in a helpless condition in a ditch near the armory Saturday night and was brought to police headquarters. He had been drinking moonshine and was unconscious and had fallen from the walk. The boy was covered with mud and was bleeding at the ears and was in a serious condition. He doubtless would have died had not he been found by some boys and the matter reported to the police. Dr. L.G. Johnson was called to attend to the youth and it took some time to revive him. His father was notified. Marshal Carter said it was a case for the juvenile court and reported it to Officer Hark Dunham, but no formal complaint was entered. Slagle when conscious said he found the bottle of moonshine at the Eckhoff hall in North Bend.

Another still has been seized Geo. Geddes of Coaledo was given a fine of $350 and a suspended jail sentence of thirty days by Justice Joehnk today after he pleaded guilty to operating a still and having liquor in his possession. He was given until tomorrow to pay the fine. Geddes was arrested here by Marshall Carter after Constables Goodman and Adams and Special Deputy Bryant raided his place near Coaledo. They say they found one of the biggest moonshine outfits there that they have yet encountered. They burned most of the stuff, bringing in just enough for evidence. Besides what was found there, Geddes admitted ownership of fourteen quarts found in a suitcase on the train from Coaledo. Geddes was away from home when the officers visited there and a caretaker was taken into custody by the officers but he was fully exonerated by Geddes who assumed the entire blame. Geddes has a ranch near Coaledo.

To raise rates phone service Coos & Curry gets approval for Coquille Commercial club there sends petition in favor of it for improved system SALEM — The Coos & Curry Telephone company has filed an application with the Oregon public services commission asking that the plant be changed from a magneto to battery system. In lieu of this change of the type of service the Coquille commercial club and Coquille city council have sent to the public service commission their approval of the proposed increase in rates. The increase averages approximately 20 per cent, and applies to all classifications of service.

Ranches on Coos River are sold Several valuable properties are changing hands Robt. Rooke and Karl Clinkenbeard get Higgins place — other deals reported Sale of several Coos River ranches, some of which have not been fully closed, were reported today. The most important was that of the Higgins Brothers ranch on North Coos river to Robert Rooke and Karl Clinkenbeard. The deal has not been fully closed but probably will be within a few days and until then Messrs. Rooke and Clinkenbeard who were here today said they had nothing to give out. The report around town had it that they would divide the property and Mr. Rooke who with his brother has the Luse ranch

New year brings kids, grants to Boys and Girls Club leased would continue that operation also. There are about seventy acres of bottom land and about 200 acres of bench land in the Higgins place. It is regarded as one of the most productive properties on North Coos river. The price is said to have been about $36,000. Jas. Higgins has been residing there alone since the death of his brother, Henry. Sells other place Robert Rooke is also reported to have sold his ranch on the lower river to J.C. Beattie, owner of the adjoining ranch. This will give Mr. Beattie a fine property. Les Smith sells Les Smith has sold his ranch on the lower river but the name of the purchaser could not be learned. Mr. Smith has leased the MacIntosh ranch ear the old creamery and will conduct it.

50 YEARS — 1970 Coos Bay D-9 gains academic recognition in 1970 Academically, Coos Bay School District 9 accomplishments received statewide recognition for teachers and students this year. Physically, the picture is not favorable, with space and maintenance problems at the high school and other aging school buildings plaguing the district administration and school board. John Duncan, Blossom Gulch School, was named Oregon teacherof-the-year, and English teachers took part in pilot programs and writing new textbooks. Six high school students earned semi-finalist rating for National Merit Scholasrhipos while others were among the few from Oregon named to take part in U.S. government study programs. However, John Crowley, superintendent, anticipates some improvement this coming year. He feels the school board

will get funds in 1971 to renovate Marshfield High School, one of the darkest spots on the school district picture. “I hope that two years hence, the renovation will have been completed,” he commented.

Population in Coos increases WASHINGTON — Latest 1970 census figures for Coos County were listed today by Congressman John Dellenback’s office. Coos County population totals 56,515 — a growth of 2.8 per cent, Dellenback said. The percentage of increase for the state during the 10 years from 1960 to 1970 is 18.2 per cent. Total state population was listed as 2,091,685, up from the 1960 figure of 1,768,687. The census shows population of incorporated cities, as well as their surrounding areas, called divisions of the counties. Cities, their populations; divisions and their populations and the percentage of increase or decrease from 1960 figures are: Bandon — 1,832, up 10.8 per cent; Bandon division, 4,072, down 6.1 per cent. Barview — 1388 Bunker Hill — 1,549, down 6.4 per cent; Bunker Hill division, 3,052, down 36.7 per cent. Coos Bay — 13,466, up 90.1 per cent. Coquille — 4,437, down 6.2 per cent; Coquille Division, 8,262, down 2 per cent. Eastside — 1,331, down 3.6 per cent; Eastside Division, 4,985, up 12.2 per cent. Myrtle Point — 2,511, down 13 per cent; East Division Myrtle Point, 4,490, down 15.7 per cent; West Division Myrtle Point, 764, down 12.2 per cent. North Bend — 8,553, down 13.9 per cent; North Bayside Division, 4, 511, up 59.8 per cent. Powers — 842, down 38.4 per cent; Powers division, 1,064, down 40.5 per cent. Charleston — 3,296, down 11.9 per cent.

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Year of conflicts, and progress Coos County government had its conflicts in 1970. The year witnessed a rapid turnover in juvenile department workers and its director, as well as the firing of the county’s mental health director. Adding to the conflict, a circuit court hearing by a Lane County judge was held in Coquille to determine authority over juvenile department budgets. “Even with these rough spots, I think it was a fairly balanced year for the county,” commented Frank Rema, chairman of the Coos Board of County Commissioners. “In my opinion there was progress as well as regression,” added Rema. Discussing county business in 1970, Rema and commissioner Lonnie Van Elsberg noted the addition of a county maintenance shop, the adoption of a county cost accounting and purchasing department and a revamping of the road department maintenance schedule as gains for the county during the past year.

20 YEARS — 2000 Former players at bowl games Several former South Coast football players will be on the sidelines at two of the college bowl games this week. In the Humanitarian Bowl Thursday morning (10:30 a.m. on ESPN2), former Marshfield standout Travis Burgher will be at his best on special teams for Boise State as the Broncos face Texas El-Paso in

On a stormy winter afternoon, the Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon is bustling with activity. Kids are shooting pool, playing computer games, matching wits in chess matches, making New Year’s decorations and dribbling circles around each other in the gym. And this is a slow day. According to club director Lee Roy Walker, attendance is down this week because school is out for the holidays and buses aren’t shuttling kids to the facility. But many youth are coming, as are the coveted grant dollars that area so important to the center’s survival. Recently, the Oregon Community Foundation awarded the club a $25,000 grant to help fund a three-year program of after-school activities, including drug and alcohol prevention, home assistance and youth leadership programs. Walker and resource development director Leslie Davis are thankful for the award, but careful not to focus too much attention on it. Both are engaged in a never-ending struggle to find new grants. “(Searching for grant money) is a full time job,” said Davis. “We couldn’t keep this place going without them.”

Oregon bigger, not stronger Census politics: The state’s population grows, but not enough to add another seat in Cogress. PORTLAND — The state’s population has grown nearly 21 percent over the past decade, outpacing the rate even in California, but it’s still not enough to get Oregon another seat in Congress. U.S. Census Bureau figures released Thursday show there are more than 3.4 million people in Oregon, up from 2.85 million in 1990. Oregon has acquired a national reputation as a great place to live over the past several years — because of its natural beauty, a reasonable pace of life and hightech job opportunities. Preliminary figures from last March showed most of Oregon’s population growth has been in the greater Portland area. But the fastest rate of growth has been in the Bend area — a magnet for small high-tech companies, the resort industry, retirees and others. But the increase in Oregon’s population growth still is roughly 300,000 people short of the number needed to add a sixth seat for Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives. The state expanded to five congressional districts after the 1980 census. By comparison, California — the state that has sent more people to Oregon than any other in the past decade — picked up another representative for a total of 53. Harvest House Church serves food and faith The Harvest House Food Bank looks a lot like a grocery-store warehouse. Shiny aluminum cans sit stacked in corners; wooden pallets loaded with boxes of crackers, cookies and baby food form mazes on the floor; and large freezers hold chicken, beef and fish. Only one thing missing: price tags. “God, in is commandments, has told us to feed the hungry. And there is no stipulation on who the hungry are,” said Jim Creech, pastor of the Harvest House Church. As a result, the church congregation, made up of about 30 people, considers it their vision to distribute food items and other goods to anyone who can’t afford to buy them. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.