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Coos COVID-19 cases reported ZACH SILVA The World

COOS COUNTY — The amount of COVID-19 cases in Coos County continues to rise. Earlier this week there were two positive cases and two presumptive positive cases reported in the area, all stemming from a group of individuals who had recently gone to Portland. One of the cases that was initially reported as presumptive positive

has since tested positive. Additionally, there have been two presumptive positive cases that stem from the individual who most recently tested positive. That individual, who has previously been identified as a woman under the age of 40, did not immediately isolate upon returning to Coos County. “It’s a perfect presentation of if you don’t get your claws around every person, as amazing and responsible as the other

individuals were, once they knew that COVID-19 was in the mix before they even had symptoms, it just takes one person, and a very brief amount of time,” said Coos Health and Wellness epidemiologist Brian Leon. “The concern is that, obviously, if that presumptive turned confirmed case had exposed a few people and the ones we know of most of them have at least come down with one symptom, then we really need to make

sure we’re really getting in touch with everybody.” In addition to the two additional presumptive positives, there are another four individuals who are now symptomatic. These individuals appear to have plans to get tested. There is one person in that group who Coos Health and Wellness has been unable to reach. As of Thursday afternoon, Coos Health and Wellness has reported that there have been 34

positive cases of COVID-19 in the county and now five presumptive positives. “The number of cases that we’ve had and nailed down over the last seven days is a concern. This is a pretty significant increase compared to the last 28 days,” said Leon. The latest surge of cases has been a clear view of how fast the virus can move. Please see Covid-19, Page A8

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COOS BAY — The Coos Bay Downtown Association has made the difficult decision to cancel two major festivals that draw thousands of visitors to the downtown core. “Because of COVID-19 restrictions placed on festivals in the phased reopening of Coos County, the CBDA board made the decision to cancel the Blackberry Arts Festival in August and the Bay Area Fun Festival in September,” said CBDA Executive Director Holly Boardman in a press release. “Instead, the focus will be on building other promotions and events that will help bring visitors to the downtown area.” Please see Festival, Page A8

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Pastor Eric Lindsey of North Bend First Presbyterian Church regularly hands out Kids’ HOPE bags, which are filled with products to promote hygiene as well as activity items for children. The bags were made funded by grants from Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and The Ford Family Foundation, among many private and local contributors.

Kids’ HOPE Center offers activity bags The World COOS BAY — The Kids’ HOPE Center has been finding creative ways to engage with the community in the midst of COVID-19. One of those ways has been to provide the community with hygiene/activity bags to local organizations affiliated with children. Since March, the Kids’ HOPE Center has donated over 3,000 of the bags to schools, school districts, youth groups, churches, restaurants and other organizations and individuals to give away to students or children who could use the supplies. The items for the bags have been purchased using grant money the Kids’ HOPE Center graciously received from Wild Rivers Coast Alliance, The Ford Family Foundation and many private and local contributors. Included in each bag is an array of items for kids, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, bars of soap, bubbles, activity books, crayons, snacks,

toys, juice, chalk, and candy. Pastor Eric Lindsey of First Presbyterian Church in North Bend has been receiving the bags since the Kids’ HOPE Center starting giving them out. He hands the bags out to children who come with their parents to the church’s food pantry, which has been operating locally for over 40 years. “The need for the kids in this area to have the kind of resources that allow them to be kids is something that we have seen as a huge benefit from these bags,” Lindsey said. “A majority of our clients that come through typically have two to four kids and the ability for us to give them more than just food, but to also give them something that is specifically for the kids is a gift of sorts, almost like a Christmas gift. Lindsey noted that many of the children of parents who come to the pantry don’t have the same access to food, so while the food is the gift for the parents, the hygiene/activity bags for the kids is “an extra gift that gives the kids

something to feel special about and it makes them feel important and valued — something they may not see or hear because they are worried about food.” The Kids’ HOPE Center plans to continue to disperse the bags throughout Coos County through the end of the summer. The bag donations were a way staff at the Center felt they could continue to contribute to the community in a positive way due to the cancellation of most of the Kids’ HOPE Center’s planned annual activities, such as Pinwheel Planting and Family Fun Day. “Taking on this project has been very gratifying,” said Sarah Bright, education coordinator at the Kids’ HOPE Center. “I know that parents are stuggling to pay bills and put food on the table, so we hope that being able to supply them with hygiene products, activities and snacks for their children provides a little bit of relief for them. We don’t get to stay around and see most of these handed out, but I can imagine

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the joy on the kid’s faces when they get a bag of their own to see what’s inside.” Those who know a school, organization or community group that could use hygiene/activity bags for childiren are asked to contact Bright by phone at 541-269-4196 to inquire about receiving the donated bags. Questions or additional information about the program can be directed to Bay Area Hospital Communications Coordinator Olivia Alley at 541-267- 1991. Kids’ HOPE Center The Kids’ HOPE Center supports families and child abuse victims through an all-inclusive program that includes the investigation of abuse allegations from communities throughout Coos County and beyond. Following the “medical model” of abuse investigations, the Kids’ HOPE Center focuses primarily on meeting the whole-health physical and emotional needs of victims.

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SALEM (AP) — The Oregon Legislature wrapped up what the Senate president called “an impossible and historic session” Friday after passing a slew of bills, most dealing with police accountability and the coronavirus pandemic. “I could not have imagined two months ago that we would be holding a special session in a closed building, with virtual meetings, social distancing, and face masks,” Senate President Peter Courtney said. “But here we are, 24 bills passed, more than 600 pieces of public testimony submitted, over 100 people gave virtual committee testimony, all in only three days.” Police reform bills that lawmakers passed include measures that limit the use of chokeholds, require officers to intervene if their colleague is being unjust or unethical and creating a statewide police discipline database. Another bill that now goes to Gov. Kate Brown prohibits law enforcement agencies from using tear gas for crowd control, except Please see Session, Page A8

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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee is soliciting public comments on the proposed ATV access route designation for a

segment of Spinreel Road, located west of Lakeside. The proposed segment of Spinreel Road is a 1/2 mile stretch that runs from the U.S. Highway 101 overpass to Airport Way. If designated, the segment would provide ATV access between Lakeside and the

Spinreel dunes. Members of the public may submit comments about the proposed designation through Monday, July 6; send comments via email to ian.caldwell@oregon.gov and Eric.S.LEAMING@odot. state.or.us.

57 adults will get early release ZACH SILVA The World

COOS COUNTY — On Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kate Brown announced that 57 adults in custody who are medically vulnerable will be released early. None of the 57 adults in custody were from Shutter Creek Correctional Institution outside of North Bend and there are no adults in custody being released into Coos County. Kenneth Robertson, 64, has been in prison since 2017 for manufacturing methamphetamine and is the only adult in custody to be released into Douglas County. Robertson’s initial sentence was up on July 4, 2021.

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“I received a list of 61 adults in custody from the Department of Corrections for consideration of commutation. I have authorized the commutation process to begin for 57 of those individuals, all of whom are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 and who do not present an unacceptable public safety risk. I would like to thank Director Peters and her team for their diligence in completing their case-bycase analysis,” said Gov. Brown in a statement on Thursday. While the 57 individuals from across the state will now have shorter sentences behind bars, their time being monitored by the state will continue.

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“Those granted commutation will still be subject to post-prison supervision. Time remaining on each adult in custody’s original prison sentence will be converted to post-prison supervision and added to their PPS sentence,” said a release from the Governor’s office. According to the memo, post-prison supervision includes “checking in with their parole officer, participating in substance abuse and mental health evaluations and not possessing any firearms.” Department of Corrections Director Colette Peters noted in her letter to the Governor to not commute the post-prison supervision part of these sentences. “Governor, I have done everything to screen these individuals, based on your criteria, to the best of my ability. Through my personal review of the files, it is clear most of these individuals have significant substance use disorder needs and extensive criminal histories,” said Peters before recommending post-prison supervision. The individuals who will be released were not only particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 but also had served over 50% of their sentence and have a good record of conduct for the past year, among other qualifications. The DOC noted that 16 of the individuals being released have housing plans in place, while work is being done to find approved housing for the other 41 individuals.

A public conference call/webinar is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and will feature an overview of the proposed access route and more information about the ATV Highway Access Routes program. The public is invited to

listen to the call or view the presentation: Listen only: dial 1 (631) 9923221, access code ID: 975-980-064. Listen and view web presentation: pre-register online. Individuals who need special accommodations to listen to the call, or need

to request information in alternative formats, should contact Ian Caldwell, OPRD grants and community programs representative, at 541-410-5512. Learn more about the Oregon ATV Program at www.OregonOHV.org

Oregon death toll goes over 200 The World PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 202, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday. In addition, OHA reported 250 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, bringing the state total to 7,818. The count is the second highest since the pandemic began. The new cases reported Friday are in the following counties: Benton (4), Clackamas (17), Columbia (1), Deschutes (4), Douglas (4), Jackson (5), Jefferson (6), Josephine (2), Lake (3), Lane (10), Lincoln (4), Linn (4), Malheur (13), Marion (18), Morrow (12), Multnomah (61), Umatilla (22), Union (12), Wasco (3), Washington (39), and Yamhill (6). On Thursday, OHA re-

ported 124 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths. OHA updates face covering guidance In order to clarify face covering use requirements, OHA has updated its guidance document for residents of Clackamas, Hood River, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk and Washington counties. In these counties, face covering use is required in all businesses and for the general public when visiting these businesses and for the general public when visiting indoor spaces open to the public. The Governor also released general guidance for the use of face coverings in counties beyond the specified counties. In the guidelines, indoor spaces are defined as spaces, whether publicly owned or privately owned, “where the public has access by right or invitation, express or implied, whether by payment of

money or not.” In addition to the public areas of the businesses those spaces include building lobbies or common spaces, elevators and buildings or meeting rooms outside of private homes where people gather for social, civic, cultural or religious purposes. Of note is the strong recommendation that “individuals, including children between 2 and 12 years of age, wear a mask, face shield, or face covering at all times in all indoor public places, particularly in places where it is likely that physical distancing of at least six (6) feet from other individuals outside their household unit cannot be maintained at all times, and vulnerable people must go.” This recommendation applies regardless of county of residence. More information can be found on the Oregon Health Authority website.

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COOS BAY — Southwestern Oregon Preppers will hold its monthly meeting at noon Sunday, June 28, at mile post 251, U.S. Highway 101, Coos Bay. Look for the clearing on the west side of the road. Come rain or shine. NOTE: day of week change (Sunday instead of Saturday). Bring something to sit on. Social distancing is in effect.

The main topic is “What Happened and What To Expect.” “Coronavirus, shutdown, economic collapse and riots — who would have thunk it? Let’s put our thinking caps on and figure out what’s news and how to prepare for it,” said Avery Horton, SWOP organizer. SWOP meetings always start with a question and answer period before the main topic so all in attendance get a chance to

participate. This is a free public meeting to get to know fellow local preppers in southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas. It is important for individuals to understand that they will be “on their own” in the event of a disaster and not depend on receiving outside help. Join Southwestern Oregon Preppers on Facebook and/or meetup.com.

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Racist graffiti reported in Empire

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tion that the graffiti was still on full display and that it hadn’t been removed. Craddock later learned that a concerned neighbor had removed the grafitti. And late Wednesday evening, there was another

report of grafitti at the same site, this time the words “Black Lives Matter,” Craddock said. That grafitti was removed by early Thursday morning by the property management company, he said.

Though Coos Bay has always had a problem with graffiti, the uptick in racist tagging is new. “And none of it is similar except (being) race-related,” McCullough said, listing the Nazi tagging

on the CCAT bus shelter near Mingus Park and then another on a pump station on city property. McCullough said he never saw the tagging on the pump station since the city’s Public Works

Department removed it and then made the police aware of it. “We’ve been chasing graffiti for years and if it’s the same person there … are things that tie it to one person or a group, but these (seem) separate and there are no similarities in how it’s applied,” he said, adding that usually graffiti is an art form people use and apply patterns in style. However, “There are no similarities in ink color, application techniques … it’s all random.” All of the cases are open over the instances of racist tagging in the city. McCullough urged anyone in the public to come forward if they have information on who is behind any of these incidents. “If people have information on who may be applying these, we’ll take it and run with it,” he said. “… If we can identify who is responsible, we want to deal with them as quickly as possible.” To report information on these incidents, call the CBPD at 541-269-8911.

county, state and Bureau of Land Management lands within CFPA’s district boundaries. The start of fire season means the end of unregulated, outside burning for rural Coos, Curry and western Douglas counties. The outside burning of debris piles and the use of burn barrels will be

prohibited until fire season is terminated. Residents living within an incorporated city need to contact their local fire department for burning restrictions and permit details. Under Oregon law, the use of tracer ammunition and exploding targets is prohibited during fire

season and the use of sky lanterns is prohibited year round. Regulated use restrictions will also be implemented, putting restrictions on public activities based on daily fire danger levels for specific activities. Industrial fire regulations will also go into

effect. Industrial Fire Precaution Level 1 prohibits smoking while working on or traveling through an industrial operation. Specified fire tools and suppression equipment must be maintained on all operations. A fire watch is also required on all industrial operation sites. As fire season progress-

es, additional closures and restrictions may be imposed as weather conditions and fire danger becomes more severe. For further information contact the CFPA Closure Information Line at 541267-1789, visit the website at www.coosfpa.net, or follow CFPA on Facebook and Twitter.

501(c)(3) corporations) businesses that were prohibited from operation as directed by Executive Order 20-12. • Those eligible for-profit businesses that can demonstrate a one month decline in revenue greater than 50% in the month of March 2020 or April 2020 as compared against sales in the month of January 2020 or February 2020. Those non-profit businesses that can demonstrate a decline in revenue greater than 50% across the months of March 2020 and April 2020 as compared against the same period in 2019. • Businesses with 25 or fewer employees.

• Businesses that have been unable to access federal CARES Act funds to date, including: • Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance Program (EIDL); • Other federal programs to date for emergency pandemic funding. CCD will begin accepting applications on June 29, 2020. These funds are intended to be equally accessible to all businesses including the historically disadvantaged population groups (Asian, Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Women

Owned Businesses). The program is opened to any eligible business located in Coos, Curry and Douglas counties. The application can be accessed at www. ccdbusiness.org, by

contacting CCD at 541756-4101 or by email at covid19grants@ccdbusiness.com. For additional information, contact: Theresa Haga, executive director/ finance manager, 541-

756-4101, ext. 1. The program was funded in part with State of Oregon General Funds and Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Business Development Department.

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EMPIRE — More racist graffiti turned up in Coos Bay over the weekend. A report was made Friday, June 19 that a wooden fence on Marshall Street in the Empire District had the message: “No n***** zone.” It is considered to be the third racist tagging in the city over the past few weeks, in addition to a fourth incident following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis. “… We went out, took a report, documented,” said Chief Gary McCullough with the Coos Bay Police Department. “It was on private property, so the person living there was notified and instructed to contact their property management company to get it removed.” McCullough said there was no suspect or information to follow up on. Then on Wednesday, June 24, City Manager Rodger Craddock brought it to McCullough’s atten-

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Racist graffiti, which was up for multiple days in Empire, has since been covered up.

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SOUTH COAST — The Coos Forest Protective Association has announced that fire season officially began at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 24. The start of fire season activates restrictions on both public and industrial forest use on all public, private,

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ROSEBURG — CCD Business Development Corporation was successful in receiving $415,000 from Round 1 and 2 of the State of Oregon COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Program. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to small businesses adversely affected by economic conditions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic that have not received federal emergency assistance under the federal CARES Act or other federal programs to date. The $415,000 received from the State of Oregon COVID-19 Emergency Business Assistance Program will be disbursed to eligible small businesses in the form of grants. CCD received additional funds from the City of Roseburg, Rogue Credit Union and the Port of Umpqua to increase the fund to $475,000. Small businesses will be eligible under the following conditions: • Businesses that have been adversely affected economically in one of the following two categories: • Those for-profit and non-profit (limited to

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Reintroduction of sea otters could have negative results A recent story has been gaining traction about a new study showing there could be economic benefits to the reintroduction of sea otters to the Oregon coast. We believe that to be an over-simplified look at the issue. To be objective, the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission wants you to know that there could also be profoundly serious economic ramifications for the state. It is one reason that members of the Commission have been involved in discussions with the Elakha Alliance from early on in their mission to restore sea otters to the Oregon coast. We have been stressing to them our concerns and the need for an exhaustive economic feasibility study. The bottom line is that sea otters, in any true number, have never co-existed with the commercial or recreational Oregon Dungeness crab industry. And, in other areas of the Pacific Northwest where reintroduction has taken place, the results have been devastating for the fishermen. Sea otters weigh between 35 and 90 pounds and must eat 25% of their body weight — each day — to survive. Like many Oregonians, they love Dungeness crab. In the 1960’s, Alaska reintroduced about 400 sea otters to Southeast Alaska. In 2000, that

number had grown to an estimated 12,000. By 2012, there were an estimated 27,500 sea otters calling SE Alaska home. Commercial fishermen there have been battling to find some balance ever since. But, it is tough going because the sea otters are protected by federal law. So, you have a population of these voracious eaters that is growing at a rate of 12%, annually, unchecked. That kind of growth, here on the Oregon coast, could have a significant impact on the recreational crabbing industry and a commercial crabbing industry that has brought in over a half a billion dollars to the state’s economy just over the past four seasons. This is a glance at why we believe there’s still much work to be done and many more questions to be answered before Elakha Alliance can say that some benefits are enough to outweigh others and reintroduction should go forward. It is our hope that, in the interim, everyone does a better job at fully spelling out what these impacts are going to be. Because, as other communities have found out, this can create one major problem that could become exceedingly difficult to try and solve later. Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A ballot’s journey toward democracy On Election Day, I agreed to Coos County Election Observer Rules at the Coos County Courthouse and watched returned envelopes, which contained the secrecy envelopes and ballots, be placed into yellow trays prior to signature verification. After verification, they were transferred to red trays to be mechanically opened. Non-verified signature envelopes were placed in an alphabetized cabinet to await resolution in accordance with Oregon’s Voting by Mail Procedures Manual. After opening, these verified envelopes were transferred into green trays and placed in a lockable staging area. Individually, a green tray was retrieved and given to a grouping of three horseshoe arranged tables, with one volunteer board worker at each table. Table one received the tray plus an empty black tray. Their task: to remove the secrecy envelope then pass it right, to the individual at table two. Table one counted the empty envelopes into stacks of 25. Table two, the middle table, opened the secrecy envelope and removed the ballot then slid it to table three for unfolding into similar stack counts. The now-empty secrecy envelopes were deposited into a locked-container, after re-inspection by staff. When the entire green tray was emptied, table one counted the envelopes and wrote down their count then passed it to table two. Table three followed the same procedure. There was a silent cheer as the ballot and returned envelopes counts reconciled. The signature envelopes were placed into black trays to be stored for two years.

The tabulation-ready ballots were placed into a specialized cardboard container with a verification document signed by the table two board worker and either Ms. Heller or Ms. Lakey. It was placed onto shelving nearest the tabulation workstation, positioned beneath an American flag. This computerized system was connected to a standalone laptop with two external hard drives. Ms. Heller shared that the tabulating apparatus was purchased for $3,500 from another county and had run only 38,000 ballots prior to purchase. A new one would cost $25,000. Situations arose. A ballot fluttered to the floor. Permission was asked before retrieving it. Two ballots were accidentally torn but repaired by the Election Director Ms. Lakey. One returned envelope contained two ballots. For three hours it was constant motion. I peeked out the window as people passed by on the sidewalk, often with ballots in hand. What I observed was American democracy, a journey well worth taking. Sue Powrie Myrtle Point What happened in the special session? So, today is Thursday June 25, 2020. Yesterday was Gov. Kate Brown’s special session that was closed to the public. I would like to know what went on in that session! There is nothing on the Oregon.gov webpage and you have nothing in your paper — this should have had the front page! Alba Downing Reedsport

On this day in Coos County history 100 YEARS — June 27, 1920 City Will Have Many Visitors Big Crowds Are Expected For Next Ten Days Hotels and Restaurants Will Be Taxed to the Utmost Taking Care of the Crowd Marshfield is going to have a big crowd of people to look after next week. It is likely that several hundred will come to attend the encampment of the Spanish-American war veterans and there will be great crowds from different parts of the county. All of the camps will close down to allow the men to attend and the mills will be closed Monday and some of them will close Friday night until Tuesday morning. Harbor At Bandon To Be Improved Government Dredge Is There and Rock Lifter Will Arrive Soon at Coquille River The U.S government dredge Oregon came into the Coquille river from Coos Bay and is now preparing to begin operations in the local river, says the Bandon Western World. Engineer D.M. Charleston, who is in charge of the work, states that the work will commence opposite the Gallier dock and extend towards the bar. When that is completed the dredge will work up the river, taking out the sand bars and shoals between here and Prosper. The dredge will be here the greater part of the summer. It employs about 30 men. It also has a gas boat tender, the Kilchis, of which Dave Holden is chief.

75 YEARS — June 27, 1945 Two Districts Vote to Merge COQUILLE, June 27 — (Special) — Two new consolidated school districts were formed by votes cast in school districts at the time of the annual school meeting, June 18. The vote was unanimous for consolidation of district no. 41, Myrtle Point, and no. 24, Pleasant Point; also district no. 81, Laurel Lake and no. 64, Four Mile. According to the official count made Monday by the Coos county district boundary board, the vote was: Myrtle Point, 8 for; Pleasant Point, 4 for. Laurel Lake, 7 for; Four Mile, 4 for. Playgrounds Fund Is Voted An ordinance creating a financial reserve of $5,000 for acquiring, maintaining and replacing playground, park and recreational facilities in North Bend, was passed by the North Bend city council at the meeting held last night. The ordinance also provided the creation of a reserve fund of $15,000 for improving the community building and other municipal properties. The council accepted an offer for lots 3 and 4 and lot 48 in Coos Bay Plat B. The city engineer was instructed to prepare an estimate for repairing McPherson street north of Colorado, and Vermont street between Meade and McPherson.

50 YEARS — June 27, 1970 Tightened Dog Ordinance Enforcement Continues For Coos Bay, North Bend City Judge Robert Walberg has placed 15 dogs and their Coos Bay owners on probation

for one year for violations of the Coos Bay dog ordinance — all 15 this week. Enforcement of dog ordinances in the Bay Area is being rigidly carried out by County officer Lawrence Dorland and an assistant, according to Coos Bay Police Chief Rollie Pean. In North Bend, six citations were issued in one day and two others have been issued at other times. Some cited dog owners have posted the $10 bail North Bend requires. Trials are pending on two who have pleaded not guilty in city court. One is scheduled to appear next month. CB BLM District Timber Sales Friday Bring $2,678,871 Coos Bay District U.S. Bureau of Land Management timber brought a total of $2,678,871.55 for 57,014 M board feet at the oral bidding Friday, according to B.T. Vladimiroff, district manager. The total bid price was 39 percent over the appraised price of $1,934,267.50. Of the nine tracts offered, three totaling 19,061 MBF were in the North Administrative area and five totaling 37,953 MBF in the south.

15 YEARS — June 27, 2005 Team confiscates drug A team of law enforcement officers arrested six Coos Bay residents on drug charges Friday. According to a press release from the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, at approximately noon on Friday, with the aid of a search warrant, SCINT officers, along with members of the Coos Bay Police Department and Coos County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a residence at 218 S. Wasson St. The officers searched a vehicle parked adjacent to the residence and discovered more than 70 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $9,000; drug paraphernalia; and packaging material in the vehicle. Detectives arrested Matthew Goodman, 28, charging him with conspiracy to possess, manufacture and deliver a controlled substance (methamphetamine), frequenting and keeping a place where a controlled substance is used, and possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school. Food bank’s closing due to shortage eased by local effort By Penny Gillson, Editorial Assistant Thanks to quick action by South Coast Food Share and other local food banks, about 150 households that receive food from the Ecumenical Food Cupboard will not be left wondering where to get their next meal this week. Due to a U.S. Department of Agriculture food shortage, the Ecumenical Food Cupboard - the region’s largest food bank - will be closed temporarily from Wednesday through July 6. The closure’s impact will be lessened, however, because the Coos Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Charleston Food Cupboard have stepped in to provide food to families who receive assistance from the food bank. The USDA typically sends less food during the end of its quarterly cycles, Food Share Director of Essential Services Phil Handsaker said, but according to Ecumenical Food Cupboard workers, all that arrived in the last shipment was dried figs, cranberry sauce and pudding. These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools and on The World newspaper website www.theworldlink.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR-cont. Let’s declare our independence from the meat industry COVID-19 heralds some good news for this Independence Day. We won’t be facing heavy traffic. And, the scarcity of meat will keep our outdoor grills safe. Folks who grill hamburgers and hot dogs face a nasty choice. The U.S. Meat and Poultry Hotline advises grilling at high temperature to avoid food poisoning by E. coli and Salmonella bacteria. But the National Cancer Institute warns that high-temperature grill-

ing of processed meats generates cancer-causing compounds. Fortunately, we no longer need to choose between food poisoning and cancer! A bunch of enterprising U.S. food processors have met this challenge head-on by developing a rich variety of convenient, healthful, delicious plant-based veggie burgers, veggie dogs and soy nuggets. These products don’t harbor nasty bugs or cancer-causing compounds. They are missing the cholesterol, saturated fats,

drugs, hormones and pesticides of their animal-based alternatives. And, they are waiting for us in the frozen food section of our favorite supermarket, along with nut-based ice creams, and other dairy-free desserts. On this Independence Day, let’s declare our independence from the meat industry, which exposes its workers to COVID infection. And, let’s stay away from both the COVID and the barbecue bugs! Carson Barnes Coos Bay

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OBITUARIES Janice Ellen Lyon

Benjimen “Howard” Sams

January 23, 1941 - June 21, 2020

At her request, no services will be held for Janice E. Lyon, 79, of North Bend. The family will host a celebration of her life on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the home of her son. The celebration will showcase some of her beautiful artwork. More details will follow. Janice was born on January 23, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Oregon to Charles Glen Gulley and Bonita Weed (Keesee) Gulley. She passed away on June 21, 2020 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Janice attended school in Klamath Falls and received her certificate from the Klamath Beauty School in 1961. She met Frank Lyon in 1961 while he was attending OTI (now known as Oregon Institute of Technology)

July 18, 1926 - June 23, 2020

in Klamath Falls. They were married on July 13, 1963 at the Presbyterian Church in Klamath Falls. Afterwards, they moved back to Frank’s hometown in North Bend and started their family. In 1967 they purchased property adjacent to the family’s old cranberry farm near the Oregon Dunes in Hauser. They built a new access road through the dunes and built a home and raised their family. Janice was very family oriented and a loving mother. She was a true friend to all she knew. She loved hosting many family and friend events at her home. She enjoyed working in her yard growing beautiful plants and flowers. She loved traveling with her family in their motorhome and exploring the back country on their ATVs. She was very artistic and created beautiful art in many different mediums. She won numerous art awards for her creations. Janice is survived by her husband, Frank Lyon of North Bend; son, Jeff Lyon and his wife Rachele of North Bend; daughter, Sheri Thompson and her husband Ken of Mulino,

Oregon; and grandchildren, Bailey and Brooklyn Lyon and Sydney Thompson. Janice is also survived by her sister, Darlene McIntosh and her husband Jim and family of Oregon City, Oregon; and sister-in-law, Dee Gulley and family of Portland, Oregon. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bonita Gulley; and her brother, Ron Gulley. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

Dortha Ruth Shields May 14, 1925 - June 20, 2020

A graveside service for Dortha Ruth Shields, 95, of North Bend will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Clear Creek Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri. Dortha was born May 14, 1925 in Tipton, Oklahoma to Jetson D. and Francis S. Henry. On Saturday, June 20, 2020, Dortha, our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (Nana) was gently called to Heaven as she passed peacefully in her sleep. Dortha lived most of her life in Springfield, Missouri and moved to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1992 after the passing of her husband Jack. She spent her life selflessly devoted to her daughter Linda and 3 grandchildren, Larry, Mary, and Kenneth (deceased). Despite her

many hours of working daily to “make-ends-meet” she still found time to make sure her daughter had what was necessary. Dortha always said her life started when she met her husband Jack Shields, whom she talked about lovingly. She fondly engaged those around her with stories of their nights dancing and the love they shared for one another. Dortha would also say Jack always took the time to give her everything she wanted, especially her house in Springfield, Missouri, which she loved. Dortha moved to Oregon to be closer to her daughter Linda and beloved son-in-law Bill. Bill and Dortha enjoyed morning coffee and talks daily until Bill’s passing in 2003. Dortha enjoyed visiting her grandson Larry, his wife Michelle, and great-granddaughter Chelsea in many of their duty stations while he was active duty Navy. Larry was grateful that Dortha was at his graduation from boot camp and his retirement 28 years later. She spent the remainder of her “Golden Years” in the loving care of her devoted granddaughter Mary, her husband Tony, and

great grandsons Trevor and Mark. Dortha could always count on lots of laughs, love, and trips to the nail salon in her years with Mary. She shared her love of quilting with friends and family both in Missouri and Oregon. Dortha will always be remembered with fondness and love. She will be missed by so many who loved her. We all hope you are dancing in heaven with Jack. Dortha leaves to mourn her daughter, Linda McCoy of Coos Bay, Oregon; grandson, Larry McCoy and his wife, Michelle McCoy; great-granddaughter, Chelsea McCoy of Bristow, Virginia; granddaughter, Mary Deane her husband, Tony of North Bend, Oregon; great-grandsons, Trevor Deane of Talent, Oregon and Mark Deane of North Bend, Oregon; as well as many family and friends. Dortha is now reunited with her beloved husband Jack; grandson, Kenneth; son-in-law, Bill; as well as many friends. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

A memorial service for Benjimen Howards Sams, 93, of North Bend will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory with inurnment at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Benjimen “Howard” was born July 18, 1926 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Chester Arthur Sams and Sarah Franklin Sams. He was the youngest of seven children. He passed away of heart failure June 23, 2020 in North Bend. The family moved from Nebraska to Caldwell, Idaho during the Great Depression when Howard was 8 years old. He attended school in the Caldwell area until he was in high school, when he left to join the Navy during World War II. He served in the Seabees on Manus, an island in the South Pacific. Shortly after returning home following his service in the Navy, Howard met his future wife, Maxine Deshazer, at a dance in Caldwell. They were

married in 1947; their daughter Lynda was born in 1948 and their son Lyle in 1950. Howard and Maxine moved the family to the Oregon Coast in 1951 seeking better employment during the “boom times” in the lumber industry here. Howard worked in the woods for a short time but thought it was a little too dangerous, so he got work as a truck driver and worked for Twin City Laundry for a few years, then drove a delivery truck for Pacific Motor Trucking when the Southern Pacific train depot was still in Coos Bay. He worked for PMT for 25 years. Howard knew just about everyone in town in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s and delivered appliances, furniture and whatever came in on the train to the stores in Coos Bay and North Bend, then later Florence and Reedsport. Everyone called him “Sam”. Howard and Maxine were members of the “Good Sam” camping club and enjoyed many camping trips with the group in their 5th wheel. After he retired in 1989 Howard bought and sold used cars and became a regular at local garage sales and auctions. He enjoyed buying garage sale items and reselling them at his own sale (always at a profit, of course). After Maxine died in 2008, Howard continued to live in his home of 56 years in Eastside until 2014 when he moved to

an apartment at Evergreen Court. He enjoyed many outings on the bus, the food there, and the music (especially the Old Time Fiddlers) and he continued to enjoy watching baseball games, college football games and golf on TV. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. Howard is survived by his daughter, Lynda Payton of North Bend; son, Lyle Sams of Eagle Point; grandson, Dr. Joshua Payton and wife Julie of McMinnville; granddaughter, Sarah Ross and husband, Shaun of Santa Rosa, California; granddaughter, Brenda Mehus and husband, David of Bandon; grandson, Justin Sams and wife, Trish of Central Point; nine great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews in Idaho. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Maxine; his parents; two brothers and four sisters. The family wishes to thank Howard’s caregivers at Evergreen Court and is grateful for the loving care he received at Dishner’s Adult Foster Care Home and from South Coast Hospice. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Steven LeRoy Homedew February 22, 1951 - July 11, 2019

Steven was the first born son to LeRoy and Josephine “Jo” Homedew February 22, 1951 in Lebanon, Oregon. The family moved to Coos Bay in May of 1953. Steven grew up in the Englewood area, attending school at Englewood and Marshfield Jr. High, playing cornet in the bands before moving to North Bend May of 1963. He graduated from North Bend High School in June of 1969. Steven was active in scouting from Cubs Webelo to Boy Scout in troop #20. He received his God and Country Award, Order of Arrow to Eagle Scout. He was also a

black belt in Karate. As a young boy, he sold flower seeds to buy a German clock that he gave to his mother on Mother’s Day. When he was in his freshman year, he worked on his grandmother’s berry farm on Woodland Drive when he and his brother learned the value of a dollar. He was baptized and confirmed a member of Christ Lutheran Church. After graduating, he worked for Sunset State Park and helped build Bastendorff County Park. He worked for the city of Coos Bay while taking classes at Oregon State in Corvallis. He also worked as a millwright and welding. He moved to Eugene before moving back to North Bend after retirement. Some of his many traits were kindness, having a big heart and great spirit. He was always ready to help others, never saying a bad word about anyone. He always said he was thankful for his dad who taught him to work with his

hands. He was an excellent fabricator and could fix anything. He loved camping, hunting, fishing and gold panning and being a good friend. Steven is survived by his daughter, Lori Barnett of North Bend; twin sons, Johnathan Homedew and Jason Homedew (Cory) of Coos Bay; 7 grandchildren; twin brother, Stanley Homedew; sister, Kathryn Sisson of Coos Bay; mother, Josephine Homedew of North Bend; as well as many nieces and nephewsall who loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy W. Homedew. Steve passed away unexpectedly in his sleep July 11, 2019. He chose cremation and his ashes will be inurned in the family plot at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com.

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Linda Carol Schartz, 70, of Myrtle Point, passed away June 14, 2020 at Charleston. Cremation rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

James E. Chandler, 85, of Langlois, passed away June 12, 2020 at Bandon. Cremation rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

DEATH NOTICES Benjimen Howard Sams 93, of North Bend formerly of Coos Bay died June 23, 2020 in North Bend. Cremation rites will be held

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Eric Edwin Aasen

Jane Alsworth

March 21, 1948 - June 15, 2020

Eric Aasen, formerly of Bandon, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 in Tempe, Arizona. Eric was born on March 21, 1948, in Coquille, Oregon to parents Edward (Bud) and Roberta (Bobbie) Aasen. The hospital at that time was above the present-day Coquille Broiler. He grew up in Coos Bay, Oregon, and attended the local schools in Bunker Hill and then Marshfield High School, graduating with honors in 1966. He was active in several clubs and served as President of the National Honor Society his graduating year. During his senior year, he and a fellow classmate brought back an old and traditional varsity rally activity being “Yell Kings”. They were a hit in their purple with goldstriped short-sleeved sweaters, white pegged jeans, and white Adidas shoes with purple stripes. Their antics, yells, and cheers added a fun spirit to the rally squad and the entire student body. At the urging of Father Heaney, of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Coos Bay, Eric applied for and received a four-year scholarship to Trinity College in Connecticut. He loved all of his new experiences, transferring from a small Oregon town and into the late 60’s culture of the east coast. This August would have been his 50th college reunion. He remained close and in contact with several of his classmates who have special memories of his time there, including remembering him as the organizer who brought concerts to the college. After graduation, Eric returned to the west coast,

April 8, 1945 - June 11, 2020

this time to the San Francisco area, where he began a career as a bond trader. Job transfers relocated him to Los Angeles and then back to San Francisco. He married and was blessed with a son, Darren, who was born in 1984. Eventually the family moved to the Seattle area. After a divorce and being laid off in the early 90’s, Eric returned to southern Oregon, where he worked on the family cranberry farm at Glen Flora Bogs, south of Bandon. His grandparents, Cliff and Catherine Mason, started the operation years before, and Eric had spent summers during his high school years helping on the farm. In later years, he was active in Bandon’s annual Cranberry Festivals. Inspired by his mother’s love of theater, Eric took part in a few local plays. Some might say he missed his calling as an actor, as he had such stage presence in the part of Luther Billis in South Pacific, the crafty sailor who was the comic among his fellow sailors. He was also in the production of “The Man in the Dog Suit”, playing the main character. In addition to cranberries and acting, Eric enjoyed spending his time beachcombing, fishing, and crabbing. He had several occupations while living in Bandon, working for Coquille River Broadcasters, South Coast Business Employment Corporation, and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Over the last several years, Eric acquired an appreciation for antiques and collectibles from his partner, Sandy Gaspar. He enjoyed his time selling his unique and old articles at Brian Vick’s shop, “Neat Old Stuff” in Old Town Bandon. He always had an easy gift of gab and enjoyed the customers and tourists who had a similar appreciation of the unique items in the shop, and took a sincere interest in their lives. He cherished the many friendships he had among the business owners in and around Bandon’s Old Town.

Eric was an active participant in Bandon’s Prostate Cancer Support Group monthly meetings, led by Ruben Guzman, of Southern Coos General Hospital. He wanted others in his situation to have the support they needed, since receiving his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2009. In October 2018, Eric reconnected with Karen Pullen, his high school sweetheart from 1965. Eric eventually decided he wished to relocate to Arizona to live with her and to be able to receive his cancer care there. In early November, 2019 he made the move to Arizona. His doctors with their expert medical care, were excellent. He was a real trooper, and never complained about his situation and the disease’s untimely progression. He fought the valiant fight. Eric is survived by his son, Darren of Kent of Washington, sisters, Kathy Hall of West Virginia and Teena Beutel of Pennsylvania and his brother, David “Gus” Aasen of Portland, Oregon. He has cousins living in California and Nevada and lifelong friends in Eugene. Eric also leaves behind his special friend, Karen Pullen. Karen gladly, and without reservation, dedicated her short time with Rick (Eric) to being his compassionate, loving and very special friend right to the end. Eric was proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Bill and his partner Sandy Gaspar. Eric brought joy to so many who will forever treasure their memories of his stories and smile.

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Jane Alsworth Trimmer of Henrico, widow of Thomas N. Trimmer, passed away on June 11, 2020. The first child of Mary Grumbling and Donald N. Alsworth, Sr., Jane was born April 8, 1945. She entered this world in Elkhart, IN weighing 3lbs. Jane was tiny and determined. She lived in San Antonio, TX, Slidell, LA, and eventually moved with her family to Coos Bay, OR. Jane was awarded a scholarship, and graduated with an Associates degree from SWOCC. She also worked as a receptionist at

McAuley hospital where she met her future husband Tom, an injured sailor. A cross-country bus ride in 1965 took her to VA where she lived the rest of her life. Her career working for Henrico Co. schools included administrative positions in the Dept. of Library and Music, Media Services, and as the secretary of Ward Elementary school. Jane’s hands were never idle, and her heart was always faithful. She was a member of Montrose Baptist, and then Four Mile Creek Baptist churches. She loved singing in the choir and performing with the handbell ensemble. Jane volunteered in summers with VBS, youth retreats, and mission trips. Jane loved her family, doted on her 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In her words “They are my blessing!” Jane was preceded in death by her brother Donald N. Alsworth, Jr, her mother Mary Grum-

bling, her father Donald N. Alsworth, Sr., niece Sharon Leigh, niece Jennifer Turman, and nephew J.D. McNutt. Jane is survived by her daughter Shane Duke (Patrick), son Travis W. Trimmer (Misty), grandchildren Amber Laughlin (Ian), Erin Marino (Robert), Joshua Duke, Hunter Cooper, James Trimmer, Madelyn Trimmer, great-grandchildren Alex Laughlin, Cayden Marino, Liam Goggin, and Emmie Marino. Jane is further survived by her brother Michael Alsworth (Melody), sisters Bonnie Turman (Russ), Rebecca McNutt, Wendy Goins (John), and numerous relatives in Oregon, Washington, Texas, Alaska and Virginia. The family will receive friends and family for visitation June 27th, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27th at 4pm at Bennett Funeral Home – 8014 Lee Davis Rd, Mechanicsville.

Catherine Joy Baldwin November 4, 1951 - June 17, 2020

At her request, no services will be held for Catherine J. Baldwin, 68, of North Bend. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay. Catherine was born on November 4, 1951 in Coos Bay, Oregon to Ronald A. Harris and Helen L. (Kodat) Harris. She passed away on June 17, 2020 in Springfield, Oregon. Catherine grew up in Coos Bay and attended Marshfield High School. Later she moved to Portland, Oregon where she at-

tended and was employed by Portland State University. Eventually she moved to Canyon, Texas and later to Shady Cove, Oregon, located in the beautiful country along the Rogue River, where she worked as a Real Estate Agent. It was there that she met her beloved husband-to-be, Russ Baldwin. Russ and Catherine moved to Coos Bay, where she was employed by First Community Credit Union and continued to work there to her retirement. Catherine spent time traveling with Russ, exploring Eastern Oregon and the great outdoors together. She had quite the garden, specializing in unusual plants. She loved to give personal garden tours. She and her sister, Marie, also created wedding cakes and amusing specialty birthday cakes. She enjoyed crafts and being creative. Cathy spent quality time with her mother and sister, often attending gardening

events and tours as well as traveling far to Chico, California to receive her rescue dog, Evie, who was so special to her. She also spent time with her father, enjoying his humor and wit and Sunday drives. Cathy will be missed greatly by her family and friends and she was loved by all. Cathy is survived by her husband Russ Baldwin; mother, Helen Harris; sister, Marie Knowles and her husband John; numerous cousins and friends; and her faithful companion, Evie. Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Harris; grandparents Al and Fannie Harris; and grandparents James and Helen Kodat. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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December, 12, 1944 - June 20, 2020

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Cosmetology program opens in Coquille JILLIAN WARD The World

COQUILLE — Oregon has three high school cosmetology programs, the third now established in the Coquille School District. “At the high school level, we’re the third in the state (and) the first one south of Salem,” said Tim Sweeney, superintendent for the district. When the school district looked to expand its Career and Technical Education program, students and families were asked what programs they wanted to see offered. This survey was done 18 months ago, before work began on the new Winter Lakes High School, which is also the home for many CTE programs. According to Sweeney, cosmetology was one of the highest ranked programs requested. Manufacturing and construction

simulators were numbered high on that list as well, he said. Now, as construction continues on the CTE side of the new Winter Lakes High School, one section overlooking the courtyard belongs to cosmetology. Overall, the CTE center cost $400,000. Sweeney said the cosmetology classroom cost about $125,000. “We spent a ton of money on a ventilation system,” Sweeney said, adding that the system itself cost $57,000. “… The needs for a hair salon are different than the needs of a school because of all the products.” In the salon, cosmetology teacher Brenda Goble will educate students on how to do hair and nails. She said the program had its start last year, where she taught students on doll heads and with a portable shampoo bowl. “It was awkward, not the

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Superintendent Tim Sweeney (left) stands in the future cosmetology classroom in the CTE center at Coquille School District. same, but we had fun,” she laughed. “At Halloween we had the doll heads out, creeping everyone out.” Goble pointed out that locally there aren’t even

adult cosmetology programs and that the closest was always in Salem. “There are openings locally for a good stylist,” she said, adding that she

spoke with area stylists and discovered one of the benefits of having a good program in the field is that graduating students tend to stay in the area. “We want

people to stay.” Sweeney said the program will have 15 to 20 students every hour who want to participate, anticipating it to be “hugely popular” in the region. However, the class will have to submit to health guidelines as the new coronavirus pandemic persists. This means the new school year will start out with five students every hour in the CTE salon. “That’s a good start,” Sweeney said. “That’s 35 to 40 students a day who can access this.” Goble plans that by the end of the school year in 2021, community members will be invited to get their hair cut and styled for discounted rates at the high school salon. “It’s been a whirlwind,” Goble said of the new program and classroom space. “We’re very excited about everything going on,” Sweeney said.

Wyden talks with Oregonians SOLVE invites Oregonians on issues in virtual town hall to a summer event series ZACH SILVA The World

SOUTH COAST — In a virtual town hall focused on individuals in Douglas, Coos and Curry counties, Sen. Ron Wyden spoke with Oregonians on pressing issues for about an hour on Friday. Looking to connect with counties across the state despite a global pandemic, Wyden looked to locals to guide the conversation. One local voice came from Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins who brought up the topic of Medicaid. Cribbins stated that before the COVID-19 pandemic 25% of Coos County residents were on Medicaid, a number that has only increased as unemployment has grown to 18.8%. “Just know that we’re all in on the fight to get better medicaid reimbursements for rural Oregon. And the fact is, without rural healthcare, you can’t have rural life. This is a huge priority of mine and we’ve had battles along the way,” said Wyden. “I have no higher priority than getting a fair shake for rural Oregon and healthcare. This isn’t Joe’s job or Sally’s job or Mary’s job — this is my job. I’m the ranking Democrat on the finance committee that has jurisdiction over Medicaid.” In multiple questions, Wyden was asked about for-

estry and scenic lands across the area. Wyden praised the money brought in through outdoor recreation throughout the state and referred to the “21st Century Conservation Corps for our Health and our Jobs Act” which was brought forward in May. The Act looks to add $10.6 billion in funding for the National Forest System in an attempt to get people back to work in the woods while increasing the health of forests and to help prepare for fire season. A fire season, that looks increasingly daunting. “Democrats and Republicans, we’re all saying to the forest service personnel in Washington D.C., what are you all doing to get PPE to these courageous firefighters? And what’s going to be done in terms of testing and follow-up contact tracing?,” said Wyden. He added, “Based on everything we’re hearing right now, this is going to be a fire season where you’re going to have pandemic hit a riskier than usual fire season. And so we’re going to have our hands full.” Later in the conversation Betsy Cunningham of Roseburg brought up the conversation of the criminalization of people experiencing homelessness. Having worked with this issue for decades, Cunningham has seen continued issues with

local efforts to stem this issue, especially in a time of COVID-19. Wyden noted his support of the Public Health Emergency Shelter Act, an act that he stated doesn’t provide enough resources compared to money corporations recently received, in addition to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. “I want to make it clear, I am opposed to this proposition of criminalizing the homeless as a basic theory of respect and dignity in America. We have to ensure that so many who don’t have the opportunity for dignity which involves a shelter over their head, decent medical care that they get a fair shake in the end,” said Wyden. After recent events across the country, Joe in Roseburg submitted a question broadly addressing reform to police departments. “Police violence in brutality in effect undermine the rule of law. The rule of law is essentially a basic underpinning of a fair society. And that is why I’m a co-sponsor of the Justice in Policing Act,” said Wyden. “It’s a comprehensive blueprint for reforming the country’s broken policing system. The essence of it is transparency and accountability.” The complete town hall can be viewed on Wyden’s Facebook page.

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COOS COUNTY — After months of planning and preparation, the North Bend Public Library had its summer programs almost all ready to go. But these pre-COVID-19 plans were drastically forced to change. “Well, we had to adjust about 180 degrees,” said Teresa Lucas, assistant director at North Bend Public Library. “Our programs were just about completed. We were in the process of fine-tuning our plans when all of this happened. As you know this happened in March, towards the end of March, and at that point libraries usually have pretty much everything set for what they’re going to do for the summer.” During the summer, the North Bend Public Library, much like the other eight libraries in the Coastline Libraries that serve Coos County, is full of activities. “We usually have between 300 and 400 people coming in our doors every single day during the summer during non-COVID. We have programs every single day of the week,” said Lucas. “We have programs for babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults. So that covers almost every single day of the week.” As libraries across the county look to open back up

in a limited capacity with shortened hours of operation, the programs that make the summer go have shifted to online settings. In North Bend this has meant an online summer reading program and a YouTube channel that has books read out loud and puppet shows for kids, in addition to discussions for adults. The summer reading program for teenagers includes arts and crafts and caps off the summer with a time capsule. Lucas will have a time capsule of her own to mark the pandemic. “We’re going to put all the positive things that happened during these three months because our patrons are amazing and they understand .... And they’re willing to go the extra mile because they know we’re going to go the extra mile,” she said. At the Coos Bay Public Library, it’s a similar story of working to connect with patrons in an online setting. “Prior to COVID we had not done any programs online. Everything has been adjusted to the current circumstances that we’re in. So we’re doing what we can to still reach out to the community and still interact with everybody,” said Christina Coffman of Coos Bay Public Library. The calendar is now full of online story time for kids, a book club for adults and even a community cooking

event in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op. These programs, in addition to summer reading, have been an opportunity to continue to connect with the community. “We’ve found a way to still communicate and still reach out to our community, just in a different format,” said Coffman. At the Dora Public Library, one of the smaller branches of the Coastline Libraries, getting people online has been one of the hurdles. “They’ve been having a difficult time not getting together,” said director Betty Vaughn of an adult book club. “I’ve offered some virtual meetings for them but can’t see them to get them all wanting to participate.” In Dora the library has served as one of the few places to be in town while also boasting a high-speed broadband connection that is not available at residential addresses. The library is now allowing up to five people in at one time and working to make sure families are aware of the summer reading program that includes a backpack with four to six books in it for kids. “We’re kind of far out here, we don’t have a lot of children in our area but we want to make them have a good summer,” said Vaughn. “At least something to keep them going.”

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PORTLAND — SOLVE announces the addition of two new events this summer: the Summer Beach Cleanup Series, presented by AAA, and SOLVE IT for Oregon, presented by Portland General Electric. These new events were created in response to the urgent need for volunteerism to support Oregon’s environment as counties reopen. While most of the state was on hold during the pandemic, environmental issues such as growing invasive plant species, microplastics washing onto local beaches and litter entering the waterways only continued. Typically, SOLVE hosts two large events each spring, the Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup and SOLVE IT for Earth Day, bringing in thousands of volunteers to projects along the coastline and across the state,

according to a news release from SOLVE. The Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup, traditionally held in March, responds to the need for volunteerism to help clean up marine debris and microplastics washed ashore from winter storms. SOLVE IT for Earth Day, traditionally held in April, is Oregon’s largest Earth Day volunteer event and brings together Oregonians at over 140 environmental service projects across the state. Projects focus on cleaning up litter, planting native species in anticipation of the high pollination season and removing invasive species that are a detriment to the vitality of local natural areas. “As Oregon took safety measures to protect against the peak of COVID-19, SOLVE made the difficult decision to postpone both events,” stated the release. “Months later, with the

state reopening, it is apparent that volunteerism is needed now more than ever before and SOLVE is ready, thus introducing SOLVE’s two new summer events.” The Summer Beach Cleanup Series will be held from July through August and SOLVE IT for Oregon will be held from Aug. 1-15. Each event series will support outdoor volunteerism that combats some of Oregon’s most pressing environmental issues. Both event series will have new safety measures in place, designed to keep volunteers and community members healthy. Those interested in hosting a beach cleanup, inland cleanup, or restoration event, are asked to contact SOLVE at info@ solveoregon.org to express their project idea and learn ways SOLVE can support their efforts. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.

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Florida, Texas pull back on openings as cases surge AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Florida reversed course and clamped down on bars again Friday in the nation’s biggest retreat yet as the number of confirmed coronavirus infections per day in the U.S. surged to an all-time high of 40,000. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all bars closed, while Florida banned alcohol at such establishments. The two states joined the small but growing list of those that are either backtracking or

putting any further reopenings of their economies on hold because of a comeback by the virus, mostly in the South and West. Health experts have said a disturbingly large number of cases are being seen among young people who are going out again, often without wearing masks or observing other social-distancing rules. “It is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars,”

Abbott said. Abbott had pursued up to now one of the most aggressive reopening schedules of any governor. The Republican not only resisted calls to order the wearing of masks but also refused until last week to let local governments take such measures. “The doctors told us at the time, and told anyone who would listen, this will be a disaster. And it has been,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, a Democrat who is the county’s top official. “Once again, the

governor is slow to act. He is now being forced to do the things that we’ve been demanding that he do for the last month and a half.” Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street again over the surging case numbers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 730 points, or nearly 3%. Texas reported more than 17,000 new cases in the past three days, with a record high of nearly 6,000 on Thursday. In Florida, under GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, the agency that

regulates bars acted after the daily number of new cases neared 9,000, almost doubling the record set just two days earlier. Colleen Corbett, a 30-year-old bartender at two places in Tampa, said that she was disappointed and worried about being unemployed again but that the restrictions are the right move. Most customers, she said, were not wearing masks. “It was like they forgot there was a pandemic or just stopped caring,” she said. A number of the hard-

est-hit states, including Arizona and Arkansas, have Republican governors who have resisted mask-wearing requirements and have largely echoed President Donald Trump’s desire to reopen the economy quickly amid warnings the virus could come storming back. The White House coronavirus task force, led by Vice President Pence, held its first briefing in nearly two months, and Pence gave assurances that the U.S. is “in a much better place” than it was two months ago.

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“These measures will seek to set us on a path to safer and more welcoming communities throughout our state,” said Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Happy Valley, who is Black and was stopped by police while canvassing two years ago in her district. “This work is fundamentally about raising the bar for the law enforcement profession and ending the tolerance for those who bring it dishonor,” said

Bynum. House Republican Leader Christine Drazan of Canby said: “Today’s votes affirm that power in all forms must be accountable, limited and responsive to Oregonians.” “As I stand with our law enforcement community and value their work to serve and protect, there are always opportunities to improve,” Drazan said. “This bipartisan legislation will bring meaningful change

to policing in Oregon.” Sen. Lew Frederick, D-Eugene, who is Black, said work remains “to get to a place where our communities can genuinely feel safe around those who were sworn to serve and protect them.” The reform bills were just a portion of the lengthy list the Legislature considered Friday. House Bill 4204 was one of the most debated measures in the Legis-

lature — passing in the House 39-18 and passing in the Senate 19-8. The bill would enact new foreclosure protections during the coronavirus pandemic. In an effort to hasten the process, Republicans in the House agreed to suspend certain procedural rules. What was not attended to was the state budget, which will take a big hit because of the pandemic. At least one other special session may be called.

“This session has been a huge disappointment because we did not get the budget done, and Oregonians were locked out of the process,” said Senate Republican Leader Fred Girod of Stayton. Courtney acknowledged more work remains. “We have a budget to do. We’re still in the midst of a pandemic. While we’ve finished this round strong, we still have more rounds to go,” he said.

blackberries. The festival would have happened on Aug. 22 and 23 this year. The Bay Area Fun Festival has three major events that happen to celebrate the end of summer fun. The 2020 festival would have been the 43rd consecutive year. The event draws thousands from all over the Pacific Northwest to shop a Vendor Faire, enjoy festival foods and have family fun watching a themed

parade. Hundreds come to run Steve Prefontaine’s training route during the Prefontaine Memorial Run, which already had been canceled. The event also features one of the largest classic car cruises on the coast. The Cruz the Coos and Show ‘n Shine has been a festival favorite for over 25 years. The Bay Area Fun Festival would have taken place Sept. 19 and 20 this year.

“Because the Prefontaine Run Committee and Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club’s Cruz Committee decided to cancel those two large events, the Coos Bay Downtown Association made the decision to cancel the entire Fun Festival event,” CBDA president Beth Clarkson said. The CBDA puts on the events for not only the community but to bring foot traffic to the down-

town core. That made the decision even more difficult, Clarkson added. “The regulations set by the state made it almost impossible for our organization and the others who organize events to continue forward in 2020,” she said. Boardman and the CBDA board encourages the community to continue its support of the many wonderful small businesses who call downtown their home.

About CBDA The Coos Bay Downtown Association fosters the development of downtown Coos Bay by strengthening local business, encouraging new business and connecting the community through partnerships. The CBDA is committed to promoting Coos Bay as an attractive place to live, work and visit by continually enhancing the quality life of the downtown area.

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quickly and move fast in order to get ahead of it,” said Leon.

“They’re all pretty healthy, they’re all younger, you know the fact that it just went rapid fire through this group of people definitely says we ... have to really, really act

First hospitalization in county: Last week in Coos County, a man who is over 60 years old tested positive for COVID-19. The man had been traveling outside of the state in his RV. Coos Health and Well-

ness has reported that the man has been hospitalized and is in serious condition. This is the first COVID-19 related hospitalization in Coos County. “Personally, when I think of serious there’s not a specific criteria,” said Leon. “Someone, say in the ICU someone on a ventilator, I’m not going

to get into those specifics for this person but I would say … he is over 60, we know what this disease can do to people that are that old and yeah, he’s in rough shape.” Prior to the hospitalization he had reported symptoms of shortness of breath, a cough and a fever. Across the state, Oregon

Health Authority has seen a rise in cases over the past weeks. “For the fourth week in a row, newly reported COVID-19 cases increased over the previous week. During the week of June 15-21, OHA recorded 1,263 new cases of COVID-19 infection, a 40 percent increase from

the previous week’s total of 898 new cases,” read a statement from OHA. This has mirrored nationwide trends of increased positive cases of coronavirus. According to the New York Times, 36,880 cases were reported on Wednesday — the worst day of infections so far in the country.

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for circumstances that meet the definition of a riot. Even then, the legislation requires sufficient notification and ability for people to leave before tear gas is deployed. Another bill requires an arbitrator to uphold a discipline decision should they agree that misconduct occurred.

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The Blackberry Arts Festival is a juried arts and crafts festival that has been happening consecutively for 37 years. It was started to highlight the works of local artists and crafters during the annual harvest of the blackberry. The festival features food vendors offering products made from

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Oregon, OSU drop Civil War name for rivalry ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press

Oregon and Oregon State have agreed to drop the name “Civil War” for their rivalry games. The move Friday was made after discussions between officials at both schools and current and former student-athletes. Oregon State President Ed Ray said the Civil War name “represents a connection to a war fought to perpetuate slavery.”

“While not intended as reference to the actual Civil War, OSU sports competition should not provide any misconstrued reference to this divisive episode in American history,” Ray said in a statement. “That we did not act before to change the name was a mistake. We do so now, along with other important actions to advance equal opportunity and justice for all and in recognition that Black Lives Matter.” The change comes amid

ongoing protests following the death of George Floyd that have brought renewed attention to complaints of systemic racism and have created an outcry to remove statues and other symbols of the Confederacy. Oregon athletic director Rob Mullins said former Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon raised the issue of the name. “We must all recognize the power of words and the symbolism associated with the Civil

War,” Mullins said in a statement. In a video statement, Dixon said he consulted with fellow former Ducks Garren Strong and Jonathan Stewart before broaching the topic with the university. “I am happy to see two universities coming together to drive change, and everlasting change,” he said. “I am excited to be part of this change.” Oregon State athletic director Scott Barnes said the schools would collectively reach out

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Enduring memory from a year on the South Coast

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Zach Silva and North Bay fifth grader Weston show off their Benny the Bull apparel.

When Benny the Bull visited North Bend ZACH SILVA The World

My favorite story while I’ve been in North Bend is one I never wrote about. The short version is that the Chicago Bulls sent stuff to a student at North Bay Elementary. The longer version of this story is more fun and full of lots of moving parts. The first important thing to know is that in addition to working at The World for the past year, I also made use of my Education Studies degree and worked at North Bay Elementary as an Education Assistant. (I have loved working in schools so much that I’m headed back to Eugene and will then go back to school to get my teaching license. But that’s not the point of this story!) At school — where I closely worked with four of the most fantastic coworkers — I helped students in small groups. One of these groups included a fifth grader named Weston. Weston is one of the absolute sweetest kids. When I would work with him he would sometimes be shy, he would some-

times be quiet but he would always be wonderful. The greatest joy was when I could find a topic that got Weston excited. One day we stumbled into something to bond over after Weston mentioned how he had been spending time watching videos of mascots on YouTube. This excited me for a great number of reasons but primarily because while I attended the University of Oregon, I was the Oregon Duck mascot. Weston’s eyes absolutely lit up when I told him this. Filled with questions and excitement, we then talked about his favorite mascots. The number one mascot on his list is the forever iconic Benny the Bull. There are countless videos of Benny the Bull doing all sorts of ridiculous and absurd things. You can find him dunking off trampolines, dumping popcorn on unsuspecting members of the crowd or just dancing. Lots of dancing. It just so happens that I am friends with Ransom Hatch who, in addition to consistently being in the running for Best Person in the World, just so happens to work with Benny the Bull. His official title is something fancy

called Entertainment Assistant with the Chicago Bulls but really he is just best buds with Benny. While I was The Duck mascot, I met Ransom who was the University of Washington mascot Harry the Husky. We very quickly became friends to the point that he and one of the other UW mascots have stayed at my parents’ house while I and one of the other Oregon mascots have stayed up at UW with Ransom. Ransom Hatch is so beloved that my sister wanted to name a future child Ransom AND Chris Evans played a character named Ransom in the movie “Knives Out.” Sure both of those may just be coincidences but I would like to assume they are because Ransom Hatch is that perfect. Anyway, when I found out sweet Weston of North Bay Elementary was a fan of Benny the Bull, I had to tell Ransom. Ransom being Ransom went 14 steps above and beyond. Instead of just taking a kind compliment, he asked for my address so that he could send Weston a box of goodies from Benny the Bull. The box came before winter break and it was full of everything

to athletes and alumni, as well as the university communities, to consider a new name for the rivalry. The football game between Oregon and Oregon State has been played 123 times and is the fifth-most contested rivalry in the country. This season’s game is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 28 in Corvallis. The men’s basketball series between the two teams has been contested 354 times.

Benny. There was a shirt, hat, basketball, stickers, stuffed animal and more. If it could have Benny the Bull on it then it was in the box. Weston was brought into our room, at least partially thinking he was in trouble, where he opened the box and was stunned. Tears were shed across the room as Weston was just full of the purest happiness and excitement that I’ve ever seen. It was getting the present that you didn’t even know you had always wanted. Everyone high-fived and hugged (back in simpler times when we could high-five and hug) and just shared in this collective happiness. Being a small part of this — truly just the delivery man from my apartment to North Bay — will forever be one of my favorite memories of being in North Bend. There have been lots of great moments in the last year but nothing better than when Benny the Bull brought joy to North Bay. Editor’s Note: This is Zach Silva’s final sports story for The World. We wish him a bright future as he embarks on his career in education.

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Phil Mickelson figures age might be an asset. Playing his first tournament since turning 50 this month, the five-time major champion shot a 7-under 63 on Friday in the Travelers Championship to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend. Lefty said said it was perhaps the wisdom that comes with his age that made him stay within himself instead of going toe-totoe with his long-hitting playing partners, top-ranked Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. “There’s some holes I can open it up and try to hit driver, but really I just want to get it in play on a lot of holes and let my wedges take over, and I’ve hit a lot of good wedge shots this week,” said Mickelson, the 2001 and 2002 tournament winner. Two more players withdrew because of the coronavirus Friday — Denny McCarthy for a positive test, and Bud Cauley, who tested negative, but decided to pull out after playing alongside McCarthy on Thursday. There have been seven COVID-19-related withdrawals. Mickelson was at 13-under 127. First-round leader Mackenzie Hughes followed an opening 60 with a 68 to drop into a second-place tie with 23-year-old Will Gordon, who led most of the day after shooting an early 62. Since winning at Pebble Beach early last year for his 44th PGA Tour title, Mickelson has mostly struggled, with far more missed cuts than good finishes. On Friday at tree-lined TPC River Highlands, Mickelson made a bogey on his second hole before moving up the leaderboard. He made the first of his eight birdies from a green-side bunker on No. 5 and shot 30 on the back nine. While Mickelson is making his 624th PGA Tour start, Gordon is in his eighth tour event on a sponsor’s exemption. He had nine birdies and just missed a few others, including on the fourth hole where his 35-foot birdie putt came to rest on the edge of the cup. The former Vanderbilt star is carrying on a long tradition of young players who received a break at TPC River Highlands. Since 1996, 77 of the tournament’s 98 unrestricted sponsor invitations have gone to players with fewer than 15 starts on the tour and those players have gone on to combine for 90 victories. “I was supposed to play in three events that got canceled over COVID, so for those guys to take a chance on me and believe in me means the world,” he said. McIlroy followed his firstround 63 with a 68. He was tied for fourth, four strokes off the lead and happy to be in contention. “I know what it feels like to go low out here, so I’ll need a couple of good ones over the weekend,” he said. “But the game feels in decent shape, and obviously get out early tomorrow and try to get back in the mix. DeChambeau, the third member of the marquee trio, had the most entertaining round of the three. He was 8 under after a 67 that included the strangest bogey of the day. Please see Golf, Page B2

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Pocono twin bill loses luster without fans LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — The billboard at the entrance to Pocono Raceway has photos of Chase Elliott and Kyle Busch and “First-Ever NASCAR Doubleheader” in bold letters. The kicker comes at the bottom of the sign: “Kids Free.” A grand gesture -- and a needless one. Keep the kids at home. Their parents, too. Yes, even you Charlize Theron. After allowing a small number of fans into races in Florida and Alabama, none will be allowed at this weekend’s races at Pocono. The absence stings a bit more this season for a track that first held a Cup race in 1974. Pocono is the site of a Cup Series twin bill, with one race on Saturday, one on Sunday, and the second race comes with a twist. The field for Sunday’s race will be set by inverting the lead-lap finishers from race No. 1. The tri-oval track has suffered its knocks through the years, and enthusiasm among drivers -- and fans expected to bring their wallets and pack the infield for a Pocono Party unlike anyone could remember -was through the roof.

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Auto Racing — NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series The Pocono Organics 150, 9:30 a.m., Fox Sports 1; NASCAR Cup Series Pocono Organics 325, 12:30 p.m., Fox. Women’s Soccer — NWSL Challenge, North Carolina vs. Portland, 9:30 a.m., CBS. Golf — PGA Tour Travelers Championship, 10 a.m., Golf Channel, and noon, CBS. Rodeo — PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge, 7 p.m., CBS Sporst Network.

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Auto Racing — NASCAR Xfinity Series Pocono Green 225, 9:30 a.m., Fox Sports 1; NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 350, 1 p.m., Fox Sports 1. Golf — PGA Tour Travelers Championship, 10 a.m., Golf Channel, and noon, CBS; Korn Ferry Tour Utah Championship, 3 p.m., Golf Channel. Rodeo — PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge, 8 a.m., CBS Sports Network and 10 a.m., CBS.

Joey Logano, the defending Cup champion, noted at this year’s Daytona 500 how Pocono had a distinct feel. “Pocono used to just be a race in Pocono. It wasn’t a big deal,” he said. “Now it’s an event. There are

two races in one weekend and that’s a cool way of turning it into a big event.” Not anymore. The big news at the track Friday -- certainly not in the sport where Bubba Wallace continues to dominate national headlines -was the opening of the regenerative organic farm Pocono Organics. “We had something amazing going but things change,” Pocono CEO Nick Igdalsky said. “We’ve got to change course and adapt. That’s what we’re doing. It’s bittersweet. It’s really bitter that we can’t have fans here. This was going to be one of the most spectacular events we’ve had in decades.” Talladega Superspeedway was allowed up to 5,000 fans for its race weekend and only 1,000 of them, mostly military members and their guests, were allowed two weeks ago at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Pocono sits in Monroe County which has entered Pennsylvania’s green designation. The green phase limits public gatherings to 250 people. But Gov. Tom Wolf’s guidance to professional sports mandates no spectators, even in green.

Vince Carter retires after 22 NBA seasons TIM REYNOLDS

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Vince Carter made his retirement official on Thursday, announcing on his podcast that his 22-year NBA career, the longest in league history, has come to an end. The announcement was largely a formality because the 43-year-old Carter had said many times over the course of this season that this would be his last in the NBA. He became the first NBA player to appear in

four different decades. “Vince Carter has made an indelible impact on the NBA with his remarkable skill and enduring commitment,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who lauded Carter as “a true ambassador of the game.” Carter appeared in 1,541 NBA games, behind only Robert Parish (1,611) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560) on the league’s all-time list. He started his career with Toronto, then played for New Jersey, Orlando, Phoenix, Dallas,

Memphis, Sacramento and spent his final two seasons with Atlanta. Carter’s first season was the 1998-99 campaign, which was shortened to 50 games because of labor strife. His final season was shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, and the Hawks will not be part of the 22 teams headed to the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, next month for the planned resumption of NBA play. “It’s kind of a cool situation for me because

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I came into the league on a shortened season and I walk away from the league on a shortened season,” Carter said on the “Winging It” podcast. “So for me, it’s just kind of a unique situation.” Carter scored 25,728 points in his career, 19thmost in NBA history. Carter said he will still play the game of basketball — for fun. “I’m officially done playing basketball professionally,” Carter said. “I’ll play at home.”

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His tee shot on the par-4 10th hole hit the cart path, rolled and rolled and ended up 428 yards from the tee and 48 yards from the hole. But after pitching over the green, then chipping back well short of the hole, he missed a 7-foot putt. “I tried to hit a 35-yard shot and it came out 50 yards, and I’m like, `What is going on?’” he said. There’s some things I’ve still got to work out and some stuff I clearly don’t understand yet with the wedging.” McCarthy, who shot an opening-round 67, said he began began feeling

The World Rayce Alby, Anthony Guida and Mike Powell were the winners in the NHRA drag races at Coos Bay Speedway last Sunday. Alby was the winner in the Sportsman division, beating Anthony Welty in the final. Guida won the Pro class, edging Tom Melson in the championship. Powell won the Super Pro division, beating Steve Poponi. After racing on the oval dirt track both days this weekend and again Wednesday, the drag racers will be back on the track next weekend, for racing both on the Fourth of July and on Sunday, July 5. The weekend starts with Friday Night Street Drags on July 3, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and racing and test and tune from 7 to 11 p.m. The entry fee is $20 for drivers/riders and $5 for spectators. On July 4, the gates open at 8 a.m., with time trial sat 11 and racing at 1. Divisions include Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle and Junior dragster. The entry fee is $50 with a guaranteed payout. Spectators pay $12, with kids 6 and under getting in free. On July 5, the schedule and entry fees are the same, as well as the divisions. This weekend, the speedway will have the Southern Oregon Dwarf Cars visiting today, with racing starting at 6:30 p.m. Divisions include the America’s Mattress Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Hornets. On Sunday, the event is an IMCA Modified Gambler with both IMCA Modifieds and Sportmods, as well as local drivers in the America’s Mattress Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Hornets. The gates open at noon and racing starts at 2. Admission both days is $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and students 7 to 17 years old and free for kids 6 and under. A family pass from two adults and up to three students is $35. On July 1, the speedway hosts Wednesday Night Throwdown, with winged sprints and dwarf cars as well as local drivers in the Street Stocks and Junior Stingers divisions. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students and free for kids 6 and under. A family pass is $45. For information, visit www.coosbayspeedway.us.

sick Thursday night and tested positive for the virus Friday morning. “I woke up in the middle of the night with additional aches and soreness and sensed something was off,” he said. “I felt like the only thing to do was get tested at that point before I went to the course.” Cauley, who opened with a 69, had two negative tests Friday. He withdrew “out of an abundance of caution for my peers and everyone involved with the tournament,” he said. Matt Wallace, the third member of their group, teed off by himself early Friday, shot a 72 to miss the cut. “I haven’t felt better my-

self,” he said. “I’m playing with a chance to change my career if I win, so why wouldn’t I play? It’s black and white for me. I tested negative and I can go play.” McCarthy was the third PGA Tour player to test positive for the virus since its restart and the second this week, joining Cameron Champ, who withdrew Tuesday. Nick Watney withdrew just before the second round of last week’s RBC Heritage Championship. Webb Simpson, Graeme McDowell, Brooks Koepka and his brother Chase also withdrew from the Travelers after coming into contact with people who had the virus.

Community Scoreboard Auto Racing Coos Bay Speedway Oval Dirt Track June 20 Winged Sprints — Heat Race 1: 1. Shane Forte, Junction City; 2. R.J. Baker, Orland, Calif.; 3. Lawrence VanHoof, North Bend; 4. Austin Sause, Coos Bay; 5. Davina Jordy, Roseburg; 6. Trent Ding, Roseburg; 7. Ricky Hulsey, Roseburg. Heat Race 2: 1. Steven Snawder, Roseburg; 2. David Marble; 3. Ian Bandey, Cottage Grove; 4. Tyrell Mead, Winston; 5. Patrick Desbiens, Roseburg; 6. Jerry Davis, Albany. Main Event: 1. Tyrell Mead; 2. Shane Forte; 3. R.J. Baker; 4. Steven Snawder; 5. Lawrence VanHoof; 6. Austin Sause; 7. Patrick Desbiens; 8. Ian Bandey; 9. David Marble; 10. Trent Ding; 11. Ricky Hulsey; 12. Davina Jordy. America’s Matress Super Late Models — Heat Race 1: 1. Mark Wauge, Medford; 2. BJ Donofrio, Salem; 3. Brody Montgomery, Bandon; 4. Jason Johnson, Gresham; 5. John Duffie, Medford; 6. Wayne Butler, Bandon; 7. Eric Massey, Medford; 8. Doug Elkins, Salem. Heat Race 2: 1. Jordan Wright, Toledo; 2. Doug Elkins, Salem; 3. Braden Fugate; 4. Rob Campos; 5. Nathan Augustine; 6. Mike Taylor. Main Event: 1. BJ Donofrio; 2. Brody Montgomery; 3. Braden Fugate; 4. Jason Johnson; 5. Rob Campos; 6. Mark Wauge; 7. Jordan Wright; 8. Mike Taylor; 9. Eric Massey; 10. Nathan Augustine; 11. John Duffie; 12. Doug Elkins; 13. Wayne Butler. Sportsman Late Models — Heat Race: 1. Rod McCombs, Albany; 2. Phil Lovvorn, Corvallis; 3. Trace

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Fugate, Bandon; 4. Garret Smith, Springfield. Main Event: 1. Trace Fugate; 2. Phil Lovvorn; 3. Rod McCombs. Street Stocks — Heat Race 1: 1. Steve Dubisar, Coquille; 2. Ken Fox, North Bend; 3. Graig Osborne; 4. Shannon Collins, Roseburg; 5. Scott Lehman, Redmond; 6. Dominic Conti, Albany; 7. Sam Taylor. Heat Race 2: 1. Dakota Godard, Corvallis; 2. Michael Hollingsworth, Creswell; 3. Troy Chamberlain, Junction City; 4. Peyton Reigard, Coos Bay; 5. Jeff Thurman, Coquille; 6. Charlie Withers, Bandon; 7. Wayne Clink, Eugene. Main Event: 1. Steve Dubisar; 2. Dakota Godard; 3. Ken Fox; 4. Michael Hollingsworth; 5. Graig Osborne; 6. Peyton Reigard; 7. Troy Chamberlain; 8. Jeff Thurman; 9. Shannon Collins; 10. Scott Lehman; 11. Dominic Conti; 12. Charlie Withers. Mini Outlaws — Heat Race: 1. John Henry, Hillsboro; 2. Brad Hicks, Creswell; 3. Dusty Shingleton, Florence. Main Event: 1. Brad Hicks; 2. Dusty Shingleton; 3. John Henry. Hornets — Heat Race 1: 1. Kris Parker, Florence; 2. Jesse McIntyre, Cooso Bya; 3. Dan Briesacher, Florence; 4. Kevin Rockwell, Florence; 5. John Henry, Coos Bay; 6. George Wheeler, Florence. Heat Race 2: 1. Hannah Robison, Myrtle Point; 2. Isaac Stere, Cottage Grove; 3. William Hitner, Coos Bay; 4. Mike Bales, Florence. Main Event: 1. Hannah Robison; 2. Isaac Stere; 3. William Hitner; 4. Kris Parker; 5. Dan Briesacher; 6. Kevin Rockwell, Florence; 7. Mike Bales; 8. Jesse McIntyre; 9. George Wheeler; 10. John Henry. Junior Stingers — Heat Race 1: 1. Griff Smith, Bandon; 2. Lane Hitner, Myrtle Point; 3. Drake Vincent, Myrtle Point; 4. Emery Johnson, Myrtle Point; 5. Joel Bates, Florence. Heat Race 2: 1. Teagan Montgomery, Bandon; 2. Heather Burton, Coos Bay; 3. Dylan Wheeler, Florence; 4. Eli Luckman, Coos Bay. Heat Race 3: 1. Cameron Metzgus, Coos Bay; 2. Max Haga, Coquille; 3. Alexus Baker, Coquille; 4. Jordan Wheeler, Florence. Main Event: 1. Griff Smith; 2. Lane Hitner; 3. Riley Rockwell, Florence; 4. Dylan Wheeler; 5. Cameron Metzgus; 6. Heather Burton; 7. Drake Vincent; 8. Alex Butler, Bandon; 9. Joel Bates; 10. Emery Johnson; 11. Jordan Wheeler; 12. Max Haga. NHRA Drag Results June 21 Sportsman — Winner: Rayce Alby (1980 Chevy), 10.460 seconds (10.45 dial), 67.37 mph. Runner-up: Anthony Welty (1989 Mazda), 9.994

seconds (9.95 dial), 71.63 mph. Semifinals: Jim Lamkin. Pro — Winner: Anthony Guida (1968 Pontiac), 5.996 seconds (5.99 dial), 111.06 mph. Runner-up: Tom Melson (1965 Chevy), 6.888 seconds (6.84 dial), 99.60 mph. Semifinals: Josh Welty, Ed Storbeck. Super Pro — Winner: Mike Powell (1990 Mazda), 6.335 seconds (6.29 dial), 104.50 mph. Runner-up: Steve Poponi (1957 Chevy), 6.330 seconds (6.34 dial), 108.82 mph. Semifinals: John Anderson, Tom Jarvis.

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Casual Fridays June 19 Low Gross — Ed Tyner 75, Brian Gibson 76, Jeff Mihalick 76, Mark Nortness 78, Richard Stefiuk 78, Mike Withrow 79, Greg Harless 79, Carter Borror 80, Jim Wakman 82, Brian Saksa 84, Steven Robb 84, Bob Bray 84, Toby Stanley 86, Wayne Everest 89, Bill Albin 93, Guy Hawhtorne 98, Rex Smith 101, Jack Cranmer 108. Low Net — Ed Yelton 66, Gerard Ledoux 68, Rick Evans 69, Luke Thornton 70, Chip England 70, Bobby Cox 72, Douglas Albee 72, Tom Gant 73, David Kimes 74, John Loverin 74, Frank Cronan 74, Brian Boyle 75, Wim McSpadden 75, Mitch McCullough 75, Val Nemcek 76, Jim Lorenzen 76, Eric Oberbeck 77, Howard Seaton 78, Craig Ford 79, Jon Gysbers 82, Michael Shields 83, John Ohanesian 85, Robert Webber 85. Closest to Pin — Neal Cahoon (No. 6), Frank Cronan (No. 9), Jim Lorenzen (No. 11), Michael Shields (No. 14), Douglas Albee (No. 17). Crossings Cup Standings (through 13 weeks): Phil Shoaf 70, Carter Borror 61, Jeff Mihalick 56, Rich Stefiuk 55, Dave Kimes 54, Mark Nortness 54, Chip England 52, Wim McSpadden 52, Dewey Powers 52, Toby Stanley 51, Ed Tyner 50, Brian Gibson 49, Neal Cahoon 42, Luke Thonrton 41, Bob Webber 40. Wacky Wednesdays June 26, 2020 Stableford Points: Val Nemcek 39, Rich Stefiuk 37, Chip England 34, Dewey Powers 33, Gerard Ledoux 33, Toby Bowman 29, Wim McSpadden 28, Brian Saksa, 27, John Ohanesian 22. Closest to Pin — Val Nemcek (Nos. 6 and 17), Dewey Powers (Nos. 9 and 11), Rich Stefiuk (No. 14).

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White House asks Supreme Court to overturn ACA WASHINGTON (AP) — As coronavirus cases rise in more than half of the states, the Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The administration’s high court filing at 10:30 p.m. Thursday came the same day the government reported that close to half a million people who lost their health insurance amid the economic shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 have gotten coverage through HealthCare.gov. The administration’s legal brief makes no mention of the virus. More than 20 million Americans could lose their health coverage and protections for people with preexisting health conditions also would be put at risk if the court agrees with the administration. Nothing will happen immediately. The case won’t be heard before the fall. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted the administration’s latest move in a partisan battle over “Obamacare” that has stretched on for a full decade since the law’s passage in 2010. Pelosi is planning a floor vote early next week on her own bill to expand the ACA, sweetening its health

insurance subsidies so more people will be covered. “There is no legal justification and no moral excuse for the Trump administration’s disastrous efforts to take away Americans’ health care,” she said in a statement. Just as the nation seemed to be getting better control over the virus outbreak, states including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada and Texas are reporting a surge in cases. Overall, more than half the states are seeing case increases and some are tapping the brakes on reopening plans. Anger over problems with “Obamacare” was once a winning issue for Republicans, helping them gain control of the House in 2010 and the Senate in 2014. But the politics of the issue flipped after President Donald Trump failed to deliver in 2017 on his vow to “repeal and replace” the health law and provide lower-cost coverage for everybody. Democrats were energized by their successful defense of the ACA, and that contributed to their winning back the House. In the case before the Supreme Court, Texas and other conservative-led states argue that the ACA

House passes its police overhaul bill WASHINGTON (AP) — Passage of the House Democrats’ far-reaching police overhaul bill returned attention to the Senate on Friday, as the divided Congress struggles to address the global outcry over the killings of George Floyd and other Black Americans. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaled she’s willing to negotiate if the Senate is able to approve its own bill. But she said Democrats have no interest in engaging with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on the Republican-only package, which collapsed this week after Senate Democrats blocked it from debate. “The Senate has to do better,” Pelosi said. The House approved the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act late Thursday in a vote heavy with emotion and symbolism. It was one month to the day after Floyd’s death, which sparked a national reconsideration of policing tactics and racial injustice. The legislative package from Democrats is perhaps the most ambitious set of proposed changes to police procedures and accountability in decades. Backed by the nation’s leading civil rights groups, it aims to match the moment of demonstrations that filled streets across the nation. It has almost zero chance of becoming law. President Donald Trump’s administration said he would veto the bill. McConnell has said the bill would not pass the Republican-held chamber. After the GOP policing bill stalled this week, blocked by Democrats, Trump shrugged. “If nothing happens with it, it’s one of those things,” Trump said. “We have different philosophies.” Congress is now at a familiar impasse despite protests outside their door and polling that shows Americans overwhelmingly want changes after the deaths of Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others in interactions with law enforcement. The two parties are instead appealing to voters ahead of the fall election, which will determine control of the House, Senate and White House. In the month since Floyd’s May 25 death, funeral services were held for Rayshard Brooks, a Black man shot and killed by police in Atlanta. Thursday was also what would have been the 18th birthday of Tamir Rice, a Black boy killed by police in Ohio in 2014. In New York, prosecutors this week filed criminal charges against an officer who put a Black man in what they said was a banned choke-

hold. Even though the proposals from Congress share common ground, they diverge widely. One main difference is that several of the changes proposed by Republicans — such as restrictions on police use of chokeholds, which are already prohibited in many jurisdictions — are banned by Democrats. Pelosi said she’s all for bringing ideas to the table, but “if one person is saying chokeholds and the other is saying no chokeholds, it’s very hard to compromise.” Law enforcement organizations and some of the nation’s leading business groups, including the influential Business Roundtable of leading CEOs, are encouraging Congress to keep working toward a solution. But that seems unlikely, with lawmakers’ positions hardening and the parties settled in for a political standoff ahead of campaign season and elections. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, the only Black Republican senator, who drafted the GOP package, said Thursday that his bill is now “closer to the trash can than it’s ever been.” During the daylong debate, several Democratic lawmakers read the names of those killed, shared experiences of racial bias and echoed support of Black Lives Matter activists. Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, said hundreds of thousands of people “in every state in the union” are marching in the streets to make sure Floyd “will not be just another Black man dead at the hands of the police.” White Republican lawmakers countered that the bill goes too far and failed to include GOP input. “All lives matter,” said Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz. New York Rep. Pete King said it’s time to stand with law enforcement, the “men and women in blue.” House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy decried the “mob” of demonstrators. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., stood up to say he just didn’t understand what was happening in the country — from Floyd’s death to the protests that followed. Several Black Democratic lawmakers rose to encourage him to pick up a U.S. history book or watch some of the many films now streaming about the Black experience in America. The 236-181 House vote was largely on party lines. Three Republicans joined Democrats in favor of passage, and no Democrats opposed it. Democrats also voted against the House version of the Senate GOP bill.

was essentially rendered unconstitutional after Congress passed tax legislation in 2017 that eliminated the law’s unpopular fines for not having health insurance, but left in place its requirement that virtually all Americans have coverage. Trump has put the weight of his administration behind the legal challenge. If the health insurance requirement is invalidated, “then it necessarily follows that the rest of the ACA must also fall,” Solicitor General Noel Francisco wrote Thursday. It’s the third time the court is being asked to undo “Obamacare.” Two previous attempts failed. At the White House on Friday, there was no turning back. “A global pandemic does not change what Americans know — Obamacare has been an unlawful failure,” White House spokesman Judd Deere said Friday in a statement. He said it limits choice and “forces Americans to purchase unaffordable plans.” Other prominent Republicans, including Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, have said Congress didn’t intend to bring down the whole law by striking the coverage penalty. Alexander, who leads the

Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee, has repeatedly said there’s no way Congress would repeal protections for people with preexisting conditions. He says senators intended to repeal the penalty for people who go without coverage, and that’s all. The Trump administration’s views on what parts of the ACA might be kept or replaced if the law is overturned have shifted over time. But in legal arguments, it has always supported getting rid of “Obamacare” provisions that prohibit insurance companies from discriminating against people on account of their medical history. Nonetheless, Trump has repeatedly assured Americans that people with preexisting conditions would still be protected. Neither the White House nor congressional Republicans have specified how. The government report showing rising sign-ups for health coverage under the ACA amid the coronavirus shutdown came from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The figures are partial because they don’t include sign-ups from states that run their own health

Trump signs order to protect monuments WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday to protect monuments, memorials and statues facing new scrutiny amid fresh debate over the nation’s racist beginnings. Trump had promised to take action earlier this week after police thwarted an attempt by protesters to pull down a statue of Andrew Jackson in a park across from the White House. The order calls on the attorney general to prosecute to the fullest extent of the law any person or group that destroys or vandalizes a monument, memorial or statue. Federal law authorizes a penalty of up to 10 years in prison for the “willful injury” of federal property. The order also calls for maximum prosecution for anyone who incites violence and illegal activity, and it threatens state and local law enforcement agencies that fail to protect monuments with the loss of federal funding. Trump announced earlier Friday on Twitter that he had signed the order and called it “strong.” Earlier in the day, the president used Twitter to call for the arrest of protesters involved with the attempt to bring down the Jackson statue from Lafayette Park. He retweeted an FBI wanted poster showing pictures of 15 protesters who are wanted for “vandalization of federal property.”

Trump wrote, “MANY people in custody, with many others being sought for Vandalization of Federal Property in Lafayette Park. 10 year prison sentences!” He also said on Twitter that he had scrapped plans to spend the weekend at his central New Jersey home to stay in Washington “to make sure LAW & ORDER is enforced.” “These arsonists, anarchists, looters, and agitators have been largely stopped,” Trump tweeted. “I am doing what is necessary to keep our communities safe — and these people will be brought to Justice!” Protesters on Monday night attempted to drag the Jackson statue down with ropes and chains. Police repelled the protesters and sealed off Lafayette Park, which had been reopened to the public for more than a week after protests against the death of George Floyd at police hands in Minnesota. On Tuesday, police cleared out the entire area around the corner of 16th and H streets — and pushed demonstrators away from the intersection, which had recently been renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza by the city. Statistics released by the Metropolitan Police Department show that nine people were arrested Tuesday night and a total of 12 arrested between Monday and Wednesday.

insurance marketplaces. Major states like California and New York are not counted in the federal statistics. An estimated 27 million people may have lost job-based coverage due to layoffs. That means they would be eligible for a special sign-up period for subsidized plans under the Obamaera law. Many may also qualify for Medicaid. Thursday’s report from the government showed that about 487,000 people signed up with HealthCare.gov after losing their workplace insurance this year. That’s an increase of 46% from the same time period last year. It’s unclear from the government numbers how many of the new enrollees lost their coverage because of layoffs due to the pandemic. CMS also made no estimate of how many people will ultimately seek coverage through the Obama health law as a result of economic shock waves. Generally there’s a 60-day window to apply after losing coverage. However, the report found a clear connection. “While the magnitude may be unclear, job losses due to COVID-19 have led to increased enrollments on HealthCare.gov,” it said.

DeVos issues ruling steering virus aid to private schools Associated Press The Trump administration on Thursday moved forward with a policy ordering public schools across the U.S. to share coronavirus relief funding with private schools at a higher rate than federal law typically requires. Under a new rule issued by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, school districts are ordered to set aside a portion of their aid for private schools using a formula based on the total number of private school students in the district. The policy has been contested by public school officials who say the funding should be shared based on the number of low-income students at local private schools rather than their total enrollments. That’s how funding is shared with private schools under other federal rules that Congress referenced in the legislation creating the relief aid. But DeVos on Thursday said the funding is separate from other federal aid and was meant to support all students. “There is nothing in the law Congress passed that would allow districts to discriminate against children and teachers based on private school attendance and employment,” DeVos said in a call with reporters. The difference between the two formulas amounts to tens of millions of dollars. In Louisiana, for example, private schools are estimated to get at least 267% more under DeVos’ formula. In the state’s Orleans Parish, at least 77% of its relief allotment would end up going to private schools. The Education Depart-

ment issued the rule through a process that’s typically used in emergencies and immediately gives the policy the force of law. DeVos said urgent action was needed after dozens of private schools permanently closed as a result of the pandemic. She called it a “looming crisis” for the nation. DeVos is a longtime backer of private schools and has championed school choice through her career. Since last year, she’s been pushing a plan to provide tax credits for scholarships sending students to private schools or other education options. She and Vice President Mike Pence promoted the plan Tuesday at a school choice event in Wisconsin, but the measure has yet to gain traction in Congress. The new rule largely mirrors guidance DeVos issued in April telling districts to share relief aid based on the total number of private school students in their areas. The new rule provides one exception, though: Public schools can use the low-income formula if their own relief aid is used entirely on the district’s low-income students. Money that’s set aside for private schools must be used to provide “equitable services” to their students, which can include busing, counseling, tutoring and summer programs. Any private school can request support from its local district, but the new rule urges wealthier schools to reject it. The policy says taxpayer funding shouldn’t go to “boarding and day schools with tuition and fees comparable to those charged by the most highly selective postsecondary institutions.”

Facebook will label all rule-breaking posts OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Facebook said Friday that it will flag all “newsworthy” posts from politicians that break its rules, including those from President Donald Trump. CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously refused to take action against Trump posts suggesting that mailin ballots will lead to voter fraud, saying that people deserved to hear unfiltered statements from political leaders. Twitter, by contrast, slapped a “get the facts” label on them. “The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing

the changes. Zuckerberg said the social network is taking additional steps to counter election-related misinformation. In particular, the social network will begin adding new labels to all posts about voting that will direct users to authoritative information from state and local election officials. Facebook is also banning false claims intended to discourage voting, such as stories about federal agents checking legal status at polling places. The company also said it is increasing its enforcement capacity to remove false claims about local polling conditions in the 72 hours before the U.S. election. Ethan Zuckerman, director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s

Center for Civic Media, said the changes are a “reminder of how powerful Facebook may be in terms of spreading disinformation during the upcoming election.” He said the voting labels will depend on how good Facebook’s artificial intelligence is at identifying posts to label. “If every post that mentions voting links, people will start ignoring those links. If they’re targeted to posts that say things like ‘Police will be checking warrants and unpaid traffic tickets at polls’ -- a classic voter suppression disinfo tactic -- and clearly mark posts as disinfo, they might be useful,” he said. But Zuckerman noted that Facebook “has a history of trying hard not

to alienate right-leaning users, and given how tightly President Trump has aligned himself with voter-suppressing misinfo, it seems likely that Facebook will err on the side of non-intrusive and ignorable labels, which would minimize impact of the campaign.” Earlier in the day, shares of Facebook and Twitter dropped sharply after the the giant company behind brands such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Dove soap said it will halt U.S. advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram through at least the end of the year. That European consumer-product maker, Unilever, said it took the move to protest the amount of hate speech online.

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American Airlines will again book to full capacity DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity next week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus. American’s move matches the policy of United Airlines but contrasts sharply with rivals that limit bookings to create space between passengers to minimize the risk of contagion. American said Friday that it will continue to notify customers if their flight is likely to be full, and let them change flights at no extra cost. The airline said it will also let passengers change seats on the plane if there is room and if they stay in the same cabin. Since April, American has limited bookings to about 85% of a plane’s capacity by leaving about

half the middle seats open. However, the airline will start selling every seat it can beginning next Wednesday. Delta says it is capping seats at about 60% of capacity and Southwest at about 67%, both through Sept. 30. JetBlue says it will leave middle seats empty through July 31 unless the person is traveling with a passenger in an adjoining seat. United, Spirit Airlines and now American, however, are taking a different approach, arguing that other steps — including steppedup cleaning procedures and requiring all passengers to wear face coverings — eliminate the need to block some seats. United CEO Scott Kirby has said social distancing is impossible on planes anyway; that even with empty middle seats, people are less than

six feet away from each other. Photos and videos of full flights on American and United have drawn criticism for their lack of social distancing. The number of confirmed new COVID-19 infections in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 on Friday, eclipsing a record set on April 24, according to Johns Hopkins University. American is based in Fort Worth, Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday rolled back some steps the state had taken just two months ago in an aggressive attempt to re-open its economy. The airline announced the change deep into a press release that was mostly devoted to measures it is taking to clean planes and kill the virus. “As more people continue to travel, customers may notice that

flights are booked to capacity starting July 1,″ American said. Starting Tuesday, American will ask passengers to confirm that they haven’t had COVID-19 symptoms in the previous 14 days. Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst with Atmosphere Research Group, said American “is clearly putting its profitability ahead” of the health of both passengers and its own employees. “Packing an airplane 100% full without health testing in place is a risky business decision. If someone contracts the COVID-19 virus on a 100% full plane, they’re going to sue American Airlines,” Harteveldt said. “Just because another airline is doing it doesn’t mean it’s the right business decision.” But another expert, travel agent Brett Snyder, who writes

a blog called Cranky Flier, said American probably has data to back up its decision from a business perspective. “If they are making this change to sell every seat, then they know that people talk a lot” about preferring empty middle seats, “but in the end they will still fly if the price is right,” Snyder said. Since April, American offered to rebook people whose flights might be full, but only about 4% of passengers have taken that option, according to the airline. Snyder said most people flying now are leisure travelers who have decided that it’s an acceptable risk. He said rules on face masks, extra cleaning measures, and high-efficiency air-filtration systems make planes “a relatively safe place.”

Chuck E. Cheese Disney changing Splash Mountain ride files for bankruptcy Associated Press Chuck E. Cheese where kids could be kids while parents nursed headaches - is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic. But it said the prolonged closure of many outlets due to coronavirus restrictions led to Thursday’s Chapter 11 filing. CEC Entertainment Inc. has reopened 266 of its 555 company-operated Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza restaurants as restrictions ease, but it’s unclear how willing parents will be to host birthday parties and other gatherings. The Irving, Texas-based company said it will continue to reopen locations and offer carryout and delivery while it negotiates with debt and lease holders. CEC and its franchisees operate 734 restaurants in 47 states and 16 countries.

Franchised locations aren’t included in the bankruptcy filing, the company said. CEC listed nearly $2 billion in debt and $1.7 billion in assets in its bankruptcy petition, which was filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in southern Texas. “The Chapter 11 process will allow us to strengthen our financial structure as we recover from what has undoubtedly been the most challenging event in our company’s history” said CEO David McKillips in a prepared statement. The restaurant industry has been devastated by the coronavirus. Transactions at U.S. family dining restaurants plummeted more than 80% in midApril, the height of the pandemic in the U.S., according to The NPD Group, a data and consulting firm. Orlando-based FoodFirst Global Restaurants, which owns the Brio Tuscan Grille and Bravo Cucina Italiana Italian restaurant chains, filed for bankruptcy protection in April.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Amid calls to change the Splash Mountain theme park ride over its ties to “Song of the South,” the 1946 movie many view as racist, Disney officials said Thursday it was recasting the ride based on “The Princess and the Frog,” a 2009 Disney film with an African American female lead. Changes to the ride will be made both at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida, the company said in a post. Disney said the changes had been in the works since last year, but the announcement comes as companies across the U.S. are renaming racially charged, decades-old brands amid worldwide protests for racial justice after the police custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota last month. “The new concept is inclusive – one that all of our guests can

connect with and be inspired by, and it speaks to the diversity of the millions of people who visit our parks each year,” the Disney post said. Splash Mountain first opened as a log-flume ride at Disneyland in the late 1980s. The revamped ride will follow the contours of the animated movie, “The Princess and the Frog,” in which actress Anika Noni Rose voices the role of a 1920s aspiring chef in New Orleans who kisses a prince that has been turned into a frog and becomes one herself. With racist stereotypes and Old South tropes, “Song of the South” is a mix of live action, cartoons and music featuring an old black plantation laborer named Uncle Remus who enchants a white city boy with fables of talking animals. Groups including the NAACP protested the film’s initial release. The film isn’t available to the mil-

Portland police use tear gas to disperse crowd of protestors PORTLAND (AP) — Some protesters set fire to a police precinct, vandalized businesses and tried to barricade police officers inside their station during a demonstration early Friday morning that ended with law enforcement using tear gas to disperse the crowd, authorities said. Police said they used CS gas, a type of tear gas, around 2:15 a.m. to disperse several hundred people after the fire was set and someone

threw a firework on the roof of the North Precinct station. Protesters also broke windows, spray-painted businesses and tried to erect a barricade around the precinct, police said. On Thursday afternoon, a smaller group gathered outside City Hall alongside the family of Patrick Kimmons, a 26-year-old Black man who was fatally shot by Portland police officers in 2018. A Mult-

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Bridge Eastâ€™s jump to three no-trump was imaginative. He hoped dummy had the club ace, and that he could collect one spade, six diamonds and two clubs. Here, three no-trump would have gone down two, but North was not willing to risk it. West should have realized that his partner had a solid diamond suit, and if he had led a diamond, four spades would have had no chance. When he chose the club jack, South was still alive. Declarer won with the club ace and cashed his three heart tricks, discarding a diamond from the dummy. Then he played a trump to the queen. East won with his ace and did what? East could see only three defensive tricks: one spade, one diamond and one club. Clearly declarer would duck the second round of clubs to bring down the king. In desperation, East cashed his club king, then led a low diamond! South should have put up his jack, but without thinking, he played low. West, after being told that he really had won the trick with his 10, returned a club, which East ruffed to defeat the contract.

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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION Coos Bay Front and 3rd Street Green Parking Lots Project - Loan R24001 The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, in accordance with the State Environmental Review Process of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program, hereby determines that, based on the available information, a Categorical Exclusion is appropriate for the above-referenced project. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund project file contains copies of all documentation to support this determination. Requests for project information or documents upon which the Oregon DEQ’s decision is based should be addressed to: Jennifer Wirsing, PE, CFM City Engineer City of Coos Bay - Public Works & Development Department 500 Central Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone - 541-269-1181 Ext 2247

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third with the spade seven? In the auction, North's jump to three spades was pre-emptive, showing fourcard support and a 10-loser hand -- exactly what he

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donation” while “Angela and her family have turned their business into an assembly line for making high quality masks for businesses and individuals in the community,” the nomination read. “They have used their 3D printer to make and donate respirator parts for hospitals. They have also helped procure PPE for local businesses and refused to take payment. They have truly been a light to our family and many others.” Cardas Audio, a family run business since the 1990’s making high-end audio cables for stereo systems, is run by Mere-

dith. Meredith and the business have long been avid supporters of the community and community agencies. “I love how this community rallies around each other, I love the way we support children and each other. Knowing everyone and everyone knowing you has pros and cons but in the long run we are pretty good at banding together and around those who need us” said Meredith. The Cardas Audio team has been working diligently, while still maintaining their regular work schedule, to make masks, as well as 3-D printed parts for

healthcare professionals. Chris Herbert has been working with the onsite 3-D printers and materials used for the Cardas Audio business to create respirator and face shield parts, while Wendy and Kimmy Carrero have been upstairs sewing (while still working) about 1000 masks thus far. The Cardas Audio mask team has been sending out packs of masks in bundles of 20-25 to nursing homes, hospitals, businesses, and now libraries. “We have our new building as well as the original Cardas Audio building which is now storage, and is my craft room

upstairs. We had a bunch of sewing machines and fabric and just started thinking about what we could do to help” said Meredith. “The team has taken a little time off but is now going strong again as requests are coming in.” Cardas Audio is not only making masks, they are also raising money for a fund for out-of-work service industry employees. As part of their “Stay Home and Listen to Music” campaign, Cardas Audio is selling, “Stay home and listen to music” T-shirts designed by staff member Josh Meredith for $20,

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REEDSPORT — One thing that can be said of the current COVID-19 pandemic shutdown — it’s given people a chance to spruce up their yards, businesses and homes. Such was the case on Saturday, May 9, at the Umpqua Discovery Center Natural & Cultural History Museum, when Director Diane Novak organized a work party to weed around the facility in preparation for when it will be able to reopen. Volunteers spent the day digging up weeds and pulling overgrown brush at the center. The volunteers included Jack and Sherry Paul, Bill Knerr, Becki Kaufmann, Debbie Hakki, Rajena Andrews, Gail and Doug Adamson and Novak. Novak said she was pleased with the turnout and appreciated

the hard work by the volunteers. At day’s end, a flatbed trailer was piled high with weeds and brush to be taken away. In addition, some large trees were cut around the center recently, so Novak took advantage of two of the stumps and placed wood carvings on them. “I Remember, I Remember” ongoing Inside the center, Novak has been able to add to an exhibit that has been ongoing since the Umpqua Discover Center first opened in 1993. The exhibit, called “I Remember, I Remember,” are video recordings of longtime local residents, who tell stories of what they remember about Reedsport and the surrounding areas. South Coast musician and owner of Inner Sanctum Studios, Vinnie Cavarra, has helped immensely with the project, Novak Please see Work, Page C2

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From left: volunteer Gail Adamson, Umpqua Discovery Center Director Diane Novak, and volunteers Becki Kaufmann and Doug Adamson weed the grounds of the Discovery Center on May 9 as part of a work day to spruce up while the center is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Oregon Connections Academy graduation The World MILL CITY — Oregon Connections Academy, the state’s longest-running tuition-free online public charter school, recently honored nearly 500 seniors with a virtual graduation ceremony. Several of those graduates are from Oregon’s South Coast. The Oregon Connections Academy’s Class of 2020 is the largest class

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in the school’s history. Although the commencement was moved online due to social distancing, the school created a memorable event which included many of the traditional elements of a graduation ceremony. Oregon Connections Academy Class of 2020 members from the South Coast include:

high quality education and individualized attention to each student in an uncertain time.” This year’s graduating class represents the largest in school history, a 13% increase from the Class of 2019, and a 19% jump from three years ago. Oregon Connections Academy serves a wide variety of students throughout the state, providing an innovative and flexible learning

environment for more than 4,600 pupils. For more information visit the school’s website at www. oregoncharter.org or call 1-877-691-9921. NOTE: Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, Oregon Connections Academy will be changing its name to Oregon Charter Academy and operating under a different model, unaffiliated with Connections Academy.

Evelyn is an adult spayed

female. She is very beautiful calico senior citizen. She is also very sweet and mellow. She is an older girl and would do great with a loving family of her own!

Bay. It is open by appointment only during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phone: 541-751-2480. Currently adoptable animals can be seen at http://awos. petfinder.com/shelters/ OR156.html.

All of these wonderful babies need time to get used to new surroundings when they are adopted. Patience will be the best thing they can be given — patience to settle in and get used to new surroundings before cozying up to their new human companion. This cannot be stressed enough. Only time will tell if they will fit into their new situation when they are adopted. It really is no different for human kids. Patience goes such a long way to benefit all involved!

Friends of Coos County Animals Friends of Coos County Animals, Inc (FOCCAS) is organized for charitable purposes and specifically to support organizations and causes that promote animal welfare in the community. FOCCAS’s Community Outreach Program helps to provide spay/neuter vouchers to families in financial need. Foster Program: All foster homes are given supplies and the animals provided with needed med-

ical care. Animal rescue has been an important part of the organization, and couldn’t be done without donations. Address: P.O. Box 911 Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, phone: 541-2691989 (leave message). The FOCCAS animal adoption location (currently on hold during coronavirus pandemic) is Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. across from Joann Fabrics. Visit the website: https://friendsofcooscountyanimals.org/

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versities (45%). Several have plans to enter the workforce directly upon graduation (28%), attend vocational or technical programs (7%) or join the military (3%). “This graduating Class of 2020 seniors and their families are way-makers; finding success in a challenging time,” said Matt Lacy, Connections high school principal. “Our teachers and staff have been stalwarts, ensuring

PETS OF THE WEEK Thanks for helping the kritters! Hope all is well with you and that you are staying as safe as you can. The cat house is NOT taking in any cats as they are full. Those interested in adopting a cat, please call and arrangements can be made for a visit, but no walk-up visitors. The following are cats of the week available for adoption at Kohl’s Cat House: Isabella is an adult

spayed female tortiseshell. She has a flea allergy so has to use Bravecto, available from your vet. She is quite a character who is very sweet and LOVES to get attention. She has lots of love to give!

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said. The center started with eight profiles of local residents with their stories, and only a vocal recording along with a photo. Cavarra was able to help with videos of the residents, which truly captures their personalities better than just a vocal history. “We started putting it in place last year,” Novak

said. “It was a slow process.” The process involves interviewing the residents individually, either at their homes, or the center or some other place where they are comfortable. The person being featured is first given a list of possible questions to help jog their memories before they are interviewed. Then the whole interview, which can be as long as the person wants to talk, is edited down to six or

Issabella Call the cat house to set up a meeting at 541-2943876 or 541-260-5303. Email: catsrforever@ outlook.com or visit online at kohlscats.info. Bandon Animal Rescue Bandon Animal Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organiztion located at 88674 Highway 42S in Bandon and is run by Goodnight and Lynette Lucas. It is seven minutes for the exhibit. The entire video is given to the person interviewed so the family can have that remembrance for years to come. “Vinnie has been a huge help,” Novak said. “The neat thing about it is we give them time (beforehand) to think of stories of growing up in the area, and then we just let them talk and we record.” The project continues and many of the people

Evelyn open by appointment only during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit their Facebook page or their website http://www.bandonanimalrescue2.com/ for more information and to set up an appointment. Phone: 541-347-0051. Coos County Animal Shelter The shelter is at 92960 Southport Road in Coos

Reedsport K9 Shelter Currently adoptable dogs can be seen at http:// awos.petfinder.com/shelters/OR223.html. The shelter is open only by appointment. To meet a dog, call 541-662-2062.

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intitally interviewed have since passed away. Cavarra figured out a way to make those first audio-only recordings incorporate a slide show of the speaker. One of the recent video recordings added was of Earl Plagmann, who turned 98 on May 24. Plagmann, who was a barber in Gardiner for many years, coincidentally is also featured in an exhibit at the center, with a full-size model of him in

a barber shop cutting his grandson’s hair. The “I Remember, I Remember” exhibit now features 35 oral histories from area residents. The project has been supported by a grant from Three Rivers Casino. “We look forward to the day we can open and everyone can enjoy these wonderful stories,” Novak wrote on a Facebook post. “It’s still unknown at this point when we’ll open,” Novak said, adding

that she will announce it as soon as she has any new information. The Riverfront Rhythms Concert Series, held at the Umpqua Discovery Center, has been canceled for 2020. The Umpqua Discovery Center is located at 409 Riverfront Way in Reedsport. For more information, leave a message at 541-271-4816 or visit the website at umpquadiscoverycenter.com or their Facebook page.

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The Chamber is led by a board of 21 directors, chosen from its membership. Each year, in September, about one-third of them are up for election, for a new three-year term. So what does a board member do? Your Chamber board determines policies and sets goals aimed at improving the well being of our community. They team with other directors in developing a program

of work, through the Chamber, that gives the community the greatest opportunity for growth and prosperity. You must believe strongly in the problem-solving powers that are created when people are mobilized for action. Board members are doers, not just policy makers. They lead by example. They all serve on at least one of the Action Teams, like Tourism or Business Development

& Support , or Leadership Coos, or Transportation or the Legislative Action team, just to name a few. They encourage other members to actively participate as well. They ensure the Action Team has clearly defined objectives to meet its responsibilities and challenges. They also have fun. Your community has succeeded as a result of people working together. Your

Chamber of Commerce provides the perfect mechanism for continued community cooperation and success. As a director you have an opportunity — and an obligation — to move your Chamber and the community into an even more exciting future. So Chamber member, if this sounds like an exciting opportunity to you, throw your hat in the election ring. Give us a call and we will

line you up with the nominating committee as it puts together its slate of new directors for the September election. Remember Our Business is Helping your Business. And like us on Facebook. (Timm Slater is executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information on your Chamber, email timmslater@ oregonsbayarea.org.)

NORTH BEND — The North Bend Public Library continues its adult storytelling series with True Thomas the Storyteller at 7 p.m., Friday, July 10. This will be live on Zoom and streaming on YouTube. His performance will be

available for later viewing on the library’s YouTube channel. To register to attend this event live, go to https://tinyurl.com/yajch8p5. True Thomas, also known as Robert Seutter, has been a storyteller for most of his

life. He specializes in folklore from many cultures, often dressing the part. He’s taught storytelling to Disney animators and continues to work with a wide variety of clients including corporations, religious institutions, nonprofit organizations and

mental health companies, among others. In the winter, True is in demand as Santa Claus and has been the Santa Claus for the Squaw Valley Ski Resort. For more information about him, go to http:// truethomas.com/weblog/.

The NBPL series, called “Stories at Seven,” is in celebration of the summer reading program theme, “Imagine Your Story.” The series will end July 24 with Emmy Award-winning storyteller Jim May telling true and not-so-true stories.

For more information about this event and other library programs, contact the North Bend Public Library at 541-756-0400, email ddouglas@coastlinelibrarynetwork.org or visit the website at http://northbendoregon.us/library.

The following couples have filed for marriage licenses at the clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse in Coquille:

sica Welch Cassidy Hall and Austin Arrant Devon Reavis and Brock Nixon James Reynolds and Joelene Lyons Lukas Ruddy and Natasha Skaggs Vanessa Beaver and Brian Spani Chelsie Baker and Bennett Forsman Misty Harris and Chase Berry April Warmack and William

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Amber Fox and Nikki Nagrone Tamara Bleuler and Jason

Herrmann Rebecca Butler and Lucas Huhn Angel Bracamontes and Kimberly Wolf Jessica Colgrove and Tyrell McClune Tyler Hanson and Hali Gassett Travis Howard and Jana Tomac Sandra Lopez and Anthony Quintel

Steven Osborne and Marya

Gogoleva Travis Martin and Clarissa Baez Krista Edwards and Matthew Hughes Brandy Thom and Leslee Chalmers Tyeona Hogue and Daniel Damon Chrislyn Kay and Elizabeth Jablonowski Jessica Tiffee and Erik Bjornerud Bridgett Thurman and Logan

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Heu Cory Chatelle and Cassidy Couch Harry Wilson and Tainya Pitzer Rebecca Gulseth and Daniel Gibson Stephanie Cellucci and Robert Stuberg Catherine Cothren and Julio Castelan Miranda Richard Prickett and Ginny

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357 S. 6th St., Coos Bay • 541-267-7421 Saturday Vigil Mass ..............................................................4:30 p.m. Sunday Mass .................................................. 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Spanish Mass .......................................................................1:00 p.m. Confessions: Saturday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or by appointment Daily Mass: Tues: 5:30 p.m. Wed–Fri: 12:00 p.m.

We have cancelled canceled all worship services through June March

Please join us online for worship. Worship materials and a link to the service will be available on our website 1290 Thompson Rd. Coos Bay

541 267-2347

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cornerstone church-nazarene

444 S. Wall, Coos Bay  541-888-3294 Sunday Service & Sunday School.............10:00 am

886 S. 4th St, Coos Bay (Coos Bay Senior Center) Pastor Ron Halvorson 541-808-9393 or 541-290-8802

Christian Science Reading Room

Sunday School.................................................9:15 am Sunday Traditional Worship Service ................10:30 am

541-751-9059

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Church of Christ

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COOS BAY CHURCH OF CHRIST

COAST LIFE CHURCH

“Building the Church you read about in your Bible” Derek Addleman, Minister (541) 267-6021

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“A Christ Centered, Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship” 3451 Liberty St., North Bend  541-756-3311 (1 block off Newmark behind Boynton Park) www.sbcnb.org David Woodruff, Sr. Pastor - Tim Young, Associate Pastor Loy Huntzinger, Children’s Director - Chad Frantz, Youth Pastor

Sunday School.................................... 9:00 am & 10:30 am Sunday Worship.................................. 9:00 am & 10:30 am aWana Wednesday nights..................6:30pm to 8:00 pm

Catholic holy redeemer -north Bend 2250 16th St. (West off Broadway)  541-756-0633

For mass updates or for more

Saturday Vigil..............................................4:00 pm information, please8:00 visit at am Sunday Mass .......................... am &us 10:00

holyredeemernb.org or Confessions: Saturday 3-3:45 pm or by appointment call Wed., 541-756-0633 ext. 2019:00 am Daily Mass: Thurs. & Fri. .......................

Church of Christ ChurCh of Christ

Egyptian Theatre: NONDENOmINaTIONaL

Sundays....................................................10:30 am

Coquille541-217-7551 Foursquare ChurCh • www.coastlife.church

Sunday Worship........................................... 10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship ............................... 5:30 pm Wednesday Meal and Worship....................... 6:00 pm

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1546 North Hemlock St., Coquille • 541-396-5548

Episcopal EmmanuEl Episcopal church 4th 4th and&Market St., Coos Highland, Coos BayBay

The Rev. 541-269-5829 Dr. Patti Hale, OP Dominican Order of Preachers Preschool 541-404-3045

Saturday, June 27 Prayer Rite TheEvening Rev. Dr. Patti Hale, OP II.......5:00 pm. Nat Jaeggli, Licensed LayApril Preacher Services Are Suspended until 19, 2020 Sunday, June 28 Holy Eucharist Rite I...........8:00 “...even the hairs of your head are all counted. am. Sunday, Holy Eucharist Rite II.......10:00 am. ” Do not be June afraid;28you are of more value than many sparrows. - Reservations needed -

All are Welcome - Christ is the center of who we are and all we do

Pastors: Sam & Lovena Flaherty

Salvation Army Sunday School..........................9:20 am – 10:20 am Sunday Worship........................................10:30 am Celebrate Recovery (meal provided) every Thursday 6-9 pm

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Worship & Service Center

1155 Flanagan, Coos Bay  541-888-5202 Dennis and Tawnya Stumpf, Corps Envoys

Sunday Free Kids Breakfast .......................9:00 am Sunday School ...........................................9:30 am

A spirit of worship, welcoming to all. 541 -269-5829

Worship Service........................................10:15 am

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United Methodist

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harmony united methodist church

466 Donnelly (across from the new Coos Bay Fire Station) Glorifying, Proclaiming and Showing Christ to all Pastors: David & Marilyn Scanlon

(541) 269-1821

Sunday School....(all ages through Adult)............. 9:00 am - 9:45 am Sunday Worship....(Nursery & Children’s Church Provided).......10:00 am We also have small group ministries meeting throughout the week. E-mail: Ba4@ba4.org Website: www.ba4.org

123 SE Ocean Blvd., 541-267-4410 Church at the top of the Hill Coos Bay www.harmonyumcoregon.org

sunday school all ages............................................ 9:30 am sunday Worship service......................................... 11:00 am Wednesday Bible study............................................ 5:30 pm choir Practice, Wednesdays..................................... 7:00 pm

541-756-4155 2238 Pony Creek Rd, North Bend Sunday School.............................................9:15am Sunday Morning Worship..........................10:30 am Youth Group Wednesday ......................... 5:30-7 pm Pastor Eric Lindsey First Sunday of each month is Communion nbpresbyterian.org

Unity Worldwide Ministries unity by the bay “Honoring diversity and the many paths to God. A spiritual community to come home to.” Sunday Celebration Service......................10:00 am Office Hours: Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2100 Union ~ North Bend 541-751-1633

Coquille Foursquare

2761 Broadway, North Bend  541-756-4844

Sunday Bible Study........................................ 9:30 am

775 W. Donnelly Ave.

Bible School Classes .................................9:45 am Morning Worship.......................................10:45 am Evening Worship ........................................6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Study ........................7:00 pm

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March 6th,26th 5:304-6 p.m Friday, June pm. ChangeJune of Venue Saturday, 27th 10Location am. - Noon North Pony Village MallBend RoomLibrary 138 - Next to Sears FACE & DISTANCING MANDATORY ForMASKS information call 541-266-0470 Or www.mayimshalom.us Forvisit information call 541-266-0470

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1546 North Hemlock St., Coquille • 541-396-5548

All are Welcome - Christ is the center of who we are and all we do

Pastors: Sam & Lovena Flaherty

Sunday School..........................9:20 am – 10:20 am Sunday Worship........................................10:30 am Celebrate Recovery (meal provided) every Thursday 6-9 pm www.pcfoursquare.org

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Home of Cartwheels: A Christian Preschool 2741 Sherman, Ave., North Bend Pastor Israel Jurich 541-756-4035

Office Hours .................. Mon.–Fri., 8:00 am–12:00 pm Worship Every Sunday................................... 10:30 am All are welcome! faithlutheran-nb.org ~ faithlutheran_nb@frontier.com

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Reedsport Christian

Church of God

Lutheran

Reedsport Christian Church

Reedsport Church of God

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church

2795 Frontage Road in Reedsport

2191 Birch in Reedsport Join us online every Sunday at 9:30 am www.rchog.org

Sunday School................................................9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship ......................... 10:45 am

Pastor Whiteman 541-271-3756

2160 Elm Avenue in Reedsport

Sunday Worship Service............................. 10:00 am Sunday Bible Study ........................................9:00 am

Lead Pastor Allen Chaney

Holy Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Office/ Jan-Hill Preschool: 541-271-2633

541-271-3928

www.beautifulsaviorreedsport.org

Associate Pastor Kristen Zetzsche Youth Pastor Lindsey Speer

Pastor James Cavener

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SOUTH COAST — Whether you’re out on your boat, kayaking or catching a wave on your surfboard, you can expect a cooldown from summer’s approaching heat. What you might not expect, and in fact not even be able to see, are the little stowaways that might be tagging along with you. Two of the most notable examples are the quagga and zebra mussels. Although barely an inch in diameter, these little mussels can not only do a number on boat engines and drainage pipes, but also on the waters they’ve come to inhabit. Glenn Dolphin, the invasive species specialist for the Oregon Marine Board, is responsible for the agency’s programs throughout Oregon that aim to keep invasive species out of the state’s waters, including zebra and quagga mussels. Here’s what he has to say about both of these species: Both hail from the Black and Caspian seas, which are actually freshwater bodies. They’re most commonly brought over in the ballast water of boats that’s then expelled into North American waters. Although the adults grow to about the size of a thumbnail, there are often several hundred thousand growing in one square meter, which can cause major structural damage if left untouched. These mussels are great at reproducing themselves. They group in large colonies and filter a liter of water a day to feed on, starving other aquatic organisms at that level. Without the disease and predation present in their native environment, the population of these mussels goes unchecked. The quagga mussel was first spotted in the western United States at Lake Mead in 2006. Since then, eight western states have implemented boat inspections. Oregon now practices the “Clean launch Law,” which states that you must have a pristine boat to launch. The program, which began in 2010, involves the inspection of the hulls of boats to detect invasive species such as quagga and zebra mussels, which attach themselves to any surfaces. As of Jan. 1, 2020, a new state law requires the removal of any standing water in a boat when you take it out of a body of water. The motto that applies is “Clean, Drain, Dry.” And this is exactly what boat owners are expected to do when you leave a body of water — drain all of the standing water within the vessel. This law also applies to kayaks and canoes, in both salt and freshwater bodies. For a fishing boat, this means draining water through a plug or valve. For kayaks and canoes, it means turning the vessel upside down in order to dump out any water (some kayaks have drain plugs). The kayak or canoe also should get a thorough wipe down with a sponge or cloths, especially the areas where one’s feet rest, because some invasive species (like the New Zealand mud snails or fragments of invasive plants) - and even what might be considered native plants and animals - can be carried to a new location on the bottoms of boots

Claudia Elliott Photos, Curry Coastal Pilot

Christen Jamsa, an inspector for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, checks the bottom of boats for invasive species at the ODFW boat inspection station in Brookings on June 19.

Invasive mussels are shown in a display at the ODFW inspection station in Brookings.

or sandals. Although drying out will usually kill most invasives, some zebra mussels have been shown to survive two to three weeks on or in a boat out of water, if the weather is damp and cool. Even shells and other organic materials are a problem. Oregon lakes are monitored by taking water samples to look for “environmental DNA” from potential non-native organisms. It’s a very sensitive test that detects very small traces of DNA from an invasive species. If a false positive occurs because a boater carries even shells, not live animals, into the lake from elsewhere, that will show up in the environment DNA. Additional monitoring may have to be done, involving testing many samples from throughout the lake – at a cost of thousands of dollars. Boat owners who fail to abide by launch laws and clean their boats may receive tickets of up to $250 and will be required to clean their boats. Rick Boatner of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife supervises the inspectors at

the six Oregon inspection stations. These stations are operated with a $5 permit fee when boat owners (including canoes and kayaks) license their boats every two years. Four of the six stations — Brookings, Klamath Falls, Lakeview and Umatilla — are seasonal (usually April to September). The Ashland (I-5 south) and Ontario (I-84 at the eastern border of Oregon) stations are year-round. Currently, there have been no sightings of the mussels in Oregon, with the exception of a false positive in upper Klamath Lake back in 2012. Last year, the Brookings inspection station ran from April 16 to after Labor Day, with 2,907 inspections conducted. The Brookings station has the highest rate of non-compliance of all of the Oregon inspection stations. About 45% of boats being transported by the station are not inspected because their owners (or haulers) do not stop, even though required to do so by law. Vehicles hauling kayaks and canoes are among the worst offenders, according to Boatner. Apparently, many of those boaters believe the

inspection requirement doesn’t apply to them. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife hires and trains inspectors to help man these stations and to assist with the examinations. Generally, these inspectors either have a college bachelor’s degree or an associate degree in a field related

to ecology or fish and wildlife management, or they may be college students in the same fields. According to Boatner, the training consists of a week of study about the laws and procedures, then a week of hands-on training at the inspection station. The program relies heavily on “Enforcement Through Education” to

teach boaters about their important role in prevent the spread of invasive species. The fish and wildlife department and the Oregon Marine Board said the use social media, newspaper articles and word of mouth to alert boaters to the laws. Writing tickets is usually a last resort, they said.

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