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Biden on cusp of presidency WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Joe Biden was on the cusp of winning the presidency on Friday as he opened up narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania.

Those put Biden in a stronger position to capture the 270 Electoral College votes needed to take the White House. The winner will lead a country facing a historic set of challenges, including a surging pandemic and deep political polarization.

The focus on Pennsylvania, where Biden led Trump by more than 9,000 votes, and Georgia, where Biden led by more than 1,500, came as Americans entered a third full day after the election without knowing who will lead them for the next four years. The prolonged process added to the anxiety of a nation whose racial and cultural divides were inflamed during the heated campaign.

Biden was at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, as the vote count continued and aides

said he would address the nation in primetime. Trump largely remained in the White House residence as more results trickled in, expanding Biden’s lead in must-win Pennsylvania. In the West Wing, televisions remained tuned to the news amid trappings of normalcy, as reporters lined up for coronavirus tests and outdoor crews worked on the North Lawn on a mild, muggy fall day.

Trump's campaign, meanwhile, was quiet -- a dramatic difference from the day before, when it held a morning confer-

ence call projecting confidence and held a flurry of hastily arranged press conferences announcing litigation in key states.

With his pathway to reelection appearing to greatly narrow, Trump was testing how far he could go in using the trappings of presidential power to undermine confidence in the vote.

On Thursday, he advanced unsupported accusations of voter fraud to falsely argue that his rival was trying to seize power in an extraordinary effort by a sitting American president to

sow doubt about the democratic process.

“This is a case when they are trying to steal an election, they are trying to rig an election,” Trump said from the podium of the White House briefing room.

The president pledged on Friday, in a statement, to pursue challenges "through every aspect of the law" but also suggested that his fight was “no longer about any single election.” Biden spent Thursday trying to ease tensions and project a more Please see Presidency, Page A8

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Stephanie Kilmer, Lucinda Dinova, Mayor Joe Benetti and Drew Farmer are sworn into the Coos Bay City Council in this 2016 file photo. The four were handily reelected in Tuesday's general election, maintaining the makeup of the current city council.

CB retains Benetti, councilors COOS BAY — Voters retained the status quo in Coos Bay city hall Tuesday night, with incumbent mayor Joe Benetti and three incumbent councilors winning in final unofficial returns.

Benetti won easily in his bid for reelection, with 4,068 votes, or around 58.41%. Benetti's challengers, Mark Daily and Steven St. Michael McSweeny, stood at 28.13% and 12.35%, respectively.

"I'm honored that I was reelected, and even more pleased that the council is back, the same council," Benetti said Thursday.

Current councilors Stephanie Kilmer, Drew Farmer and Lucinda DiNovo won with double-digit percentage point margins. Kilmer led the slate with 26.78% of the

vote (4,251 votes), while Farmer carried 22.20% of the vote (3,524 votes) and DiNovo carried 19.92% (3,163 votes).

Each of the city council challenges campaigned on their differences from the current city council. Jim Kingsley, who positioned himself as a deeply conservative candidate, carried 1,729 votes, or 10.89% of those reported, and progressive challengers Cameron Langley and Cody Skoff, carried 1,619 votes (10.20%) and 1,400 votes (8.82%) respectively.

Benetti says the vote to retain the status quo signals that city residents are pleased with the direction that city leaders have been heading, with focuses on infrastructure, economic devel-

opment and expanding tourism.

Each of the the returning counselors campaigned on similar priorities and on the city's record.

"I'm one out of seven votes, and we work collectively together," Benetti said.

Leading Benetti's agenda is improving the city's infrastructure. He points to the city's streets as one of the council's past successes, and to the wastewater treatment plant operator, who has struggled to meet some contract requirements in maintaining one of the plants, as an upcoming key project.

Moreover, Benetti looks to helping businesses struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic's winter months and increasing tourism in the region as key

priorities for his next term.

"We have done fairly decently (with tourism) during the COVID-19 pandemic," Benetti said, noting that hotel occupancy has been better than in some other communities. "I think tourism is something we gave some attention to, and I think that we'll be able to continue to do that."

He also said the city council challengers — who focused their campaigns on other issues, like homelessness, public safety and income inequality — would be welcome in future city discussions.

"I admire the individuals (who ran) and I want them to stay engaged," Benetti said. "I think it's important that we commend them for that."

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held a significant lead in the Lincoln County portion of the district.

In an email less than an hour after the initial results, Wright's campaign declared victory in the race.

“I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence placed in me by the voters of House District 9," Wright said in an announcement from Wright's campaign.

"I will do everything I can to humbly and sincerely represent our strong coastal voices."

Wright, a former teacher and school administrator, would increase Republicans' representation in a solidly Democratic state legislature. The District 9 seat has been held since 2012

by Democrat Caddy McKeown, who announced she wouldn't be running for reelection.

Across the four counties, Wright's received 21,341 votes to Mukumoto's 15,744.

Mukumoto said he's grateful for his supporters and volunteers, and that it's time to stand behind

the district's chosen candidate and get to the work of governing.

"Unlike the nation, we shouldn't be divided, we should try to move together and move forward," Mukumoto said Thursday. "We can still create the vision that will create opportunity and investment in House District 9."

Republicans sweep South Coast legislature races Republican Boomer Wright has beaten Cal Mukumoto in the race to represent House District 9, while Dick Anderson topped Melissa Cribbins for the District 5 Senate seat.

Wright earned 57.49% of the vote over Mukumoto's 42.41% in state elections results. Wright led in the portions of Coos, Douglas and Lane counties that make up the district, while Mukumoto

Oregon Senate District 5 In the senate race, Dick Anderson beat Cribbins, with 49.32%

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NORTH BEND — For the first time, the city of North Bend has a female mayor.

Voters elected Jessica Engelke on Tuesday, choosing her over James Rose to replace retiring Rick Wetherell.

Voters also chose three new members for the City Council, with the only incumbent, Timm Slater, finishing fourth in the race.

Jessica Engelke Engelke was chosen by 2,518 voters, as opposed to 2,265 for Rose (52.34% to 47.08%).

“I am thrilled to be part of history and these landmark moments as the first female mayor of North Bend,” she said. “I am honored to be elected as North Bend’s mayor.

“Although we have some challenges ahead we have just as much opportunity. I truly feel we are on the tipping point of something amazing. I am thrilled to serve the community where I grew up and now am raising my children.”

Engelke already serves on the city council, so the council will need to appoint someone to replace her.

The council will have three other new people after Eric Gleason, Susanna Noordhoff and Pat Goll were the top three vote-getters among the seven candidates.

Gleason received 1,993 votes (17.18%), Noordhoff received 1,950 (16.81%), and Goll 1,909 (16.46%). Slater received 1,885 votes (16.25%) and was followed

by Jonathan Vinyard (1,558 votes), Ron Kutch (1,159) and Levi Clow (1,047).

Rose expressed appreciation to his supporters and the community after coming up short in the mayoral race.

“I first want to express my sincere gratitude to each one of my dedicated supporters who gave

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Bandon, Lakeside, Powers mayors reelected The World The mayors in Bandon, Lakeside and Powers won reelection in final unofficial results from Coos County on Tuesday night, while Myrtle Point and Coquille will have new mayors.

In Bandon, Mary Schamehorn beat challenger Nancy Evans, 1,059 votes to 756 (57.34% to 40.93%).

In the race for the three seats on the Bandon City Council, Brian Vick had the most votes with 887, followed by Patrick Salandro with 828 and Geri Procetto with 765.

Geoffrey Smith was fourth with 728 votes and Robin Boyan fifth with 688.

In Coquille, Sam Flaherty beat Matt Rowe in the race for the open mayor’s seat. Flaherty had 1,243 votes (63.03%) and

Rowe 715 (36.26%).

In the race for the three council seats, Jay Westrum led with 1,243 votes, while John Cooper had 1,228 and Julie Nighswonger 1,225. They all were far ahead of the fourth contender, Paul Recanzone, who had 658 votes.

In Lakeside, James Edwards kept his mayoral seat, with 649 votes to 424 for Michael Lendahl

(59.87% to 39.11%).

Kenneth Ireland led the City Council vote with 716 votes, while Thomas Miller had 676 and Donald Nuss 586. Michael Armstrong, the other candidate, had 462 votes.

In Myrtle Point, Mike West beat incumbent Mayor Bill Schaefer, 627 votes to 501 (54.86% to 43.83%).

Only three candidates were running for the three

council seats, Mike Wood, Michael Hogan and Gary Sullivan.

And in Powers, incumbent Robert Kohn was reelected as mayor, with 227 votes to 114 for Michael Maffei (60.53% to 30.40%).

There were just three candidates for the three council seats, Wanda Blanton, James Clauson and Ben Drake.

In Port Orford, Pat

Cox was unopposed for mayor. Gary Burns (514 votes), Tim Pogwizd (451) and Gregory Tidey (446) earned spots on the City Council, far ahead of Kim Nye (268).

In Reedsport, all positions were unopposed.

Linda McCollum was reelected Mayor and the three incumbent councilors also were reelected, Jeffrey Vanier, Deedee Murphy and Jeff Liedtky.

Charleston lodging tax, gun rights ordinance fail Voters weighed in on a number of controversial ballot measures across Coos County Tuesday, including a gun rights ordinance and tax measure which failed, and more city measures which succeeded.

officials from enforcing state and federal gun laws, while opponents said it would have been difficult to enforce and may have caused confusion for law enforcement.

A similar measure in Columbia County was also lagging after initial returns, while one in Umatilla County was leading handily.

wide ATV use, 6-182, received only 44.31% support. The other ballot measure, 6-183, which would maintain the status quo of a designated ATV use route through the city to the Spinreel Dunes received 61.02% support, according to the county's final results.

Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance fails The Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance is lagging in Coos County, final unofficial returns show. The measure was receiving only 44.60% support from County voters.

Supporters say the measure would have prohibited county

Lakeside keeps ATVs on route, but not on all city streets Voters supported a Lakeside city ordinance that would maintain an ATV route through the city, while a ballot measure that would have allowed ATV use on all city streets is behind in initial returns.

The ordinance to allow city-

Charleston lodging tax a close fail County voters narrowly rejected a measure authorizing a tax on short-term lodging in Charleston. The measure, 6-185, only received 49.07% support, the final unofficial results show.

That measure would have imposed a 9.5% tax on lodging any

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guests at hotels, motels, RV parks and other short-term accommodations in Charleston and nearby areas. The revenue would've gone primarily to promoting tourism in the area.

Bandon school bond passes Bandon voters supported a bond measure for the Bandon School District, with final returns showing the measure passing by a strong 65.41% of the vote.

The measure will allow the district to issue $4 million in bonds, which will give the district a matching $4 million grant from the state. The funds will be used for building security improvements, construction of a bus

barn, improvements to lighting and HVAC systems and track resurfacing, among other improvements.

Marijuana tax measures passing in three cities Taxes on recreational marijuana purchases were passing in Reedsport, Port Myrtle Point and Port Orford, according to ballot returns. Measures in those cities had 56.84%, 61.26% and 57.53%, respectively.

Those measures allow each of the cities to tax the sale of recreational marijuana for up to 3% of the purchase price, the amount allowed by the state law which legalized the sale of the product.

Oregon's COVID-19 spike is growing fast ZACK DEMARS The World

PORTLAND — COVID-19 has showed no signs of slowing down in Oregon or along the South Coast, this week's case data show.

Once again, the state shattered its daily case count record on Thursday, reporting 805 new cases that day alone.

On Friday, the state came close to that record again, reporting 770 new cases.

And it's not just the number of cases that are rising — the virus is actually becoming more common among community members. That's because the percentage of tests that are returned positive statewide was up to 8.5%

last week, and cases that can't be traced to a specific source are increasing too, Oregon Health Authority officials said Thursday.

"All this data leads us to conclude that Oregonians are circulating more in their communities," wrote Dean Sidelinger, the state's epidemiologist. "They are letting their guard down – and doing so as the weather turns colder."

Governor Kate Brown said she'd take further action to prevent the spread of COVID-19, though she hadn't announced those plans by publication time Friday.

"COVID-19 is spreading in Oregon at an unprecedented rate, driven in no small measure by in-person, indoor social gatherings," Brown wrote.

"You are most likely to get COVID-19 from your family and friends."

In total, the state's seen over 47,500 cases of the virus, and 710 people have died, OHA said Thursday.

From week to week, OHA

reported a 34% spike in weekly cases As the weather is turning towards winter, OHA also reminded residents that cold weather doesn't kill COVID-19 and that wet masks can be less effective that dry ones at preventing the spread of the virus.

MONDAY, NOV. 9 North bend City Council Work Session — 4:30 p.m., council chambers, followed by executive session. Due to COVID-19 and meeting size limitations, people can watch the meeting online at https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCBQ3YfjsfZPmyNBIbUdFCwA. People wishin gto make wirtten or public comments can sign up at the following link: https://www.northbendoregon.us/cityrecorder/webform/remote-public-comment Coos County Area Transportation District Board of Directors — 8 a.m., regular meeting,

South Coast Business, 93781 Newport Lane, Coos Bay. Meeting will be streaming live at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/667827645 Or Dial 1 346 248 7799; Webinar ID: 667 827 645

Cases continue on South Coast As of Friday, Coos County had reported 20 new cases over the past week, bringing its total to 282 confirmed and presumptive cases. The county's seen one death, and two people were in the hospital with the virus as of Friday.

By Wednesday, the Coos Bay-Charleston ZIP code had 141 of the county's cases, compared to 85 in the North Bend-Lakeside ZIP code and 17 in Coquille, according to the state's weekly update.

Curry County didn't report any new cases of COVID-19 since last week, with it's total number of

cases at 66. Two individuals in that county have died with the virus, health officials say.

Douglas County has now seen over 400 cases of the virus since the beginning of the pandemic, with 54 new cases since last week bringing its total to 428.

The county also saw its 10th death last week, with two new COVID-related deaths reported. Two individuals died with the virus on Nov. 4: A 81-yearold woman who'd been hospitalized since Oct. 10, and a 62-year-old woman who'd been hospitalized since Oct. 14.

“It is concerning to continue to see an increase in case numbers and deaths in our communities," County Commissioner Tim Freeman wrote in an update letter. "We cannot stress enough the importance of staying vigilant in protecting yourselves, the ones you love and all of our communities from the continued spread of this deadly virus!”

MEETINGS

TUESDAY, NOV. 10 South Coast ESD Board of Directors — 6 p.m., regular meeting, 1350 Teakwood Ave. in Coos Bay, conducted virtually with minimal staff attending in person. The meeting link is available at www.scesd.k12.or.us/ board-of-directors/ or call 541-266-3951 or email kathleenm@scesd.k12. or.us for additional infor

mation.

North Bend City Council — 7 p.m., regular meeting, followed by Urban Renewal Agency meeting, held in council chamber. Due to COVID-19 and meeting size limitations, people can watch the meeting online at https://www.youtube. com/channel/UCBQ3YfjsfZPmyNBIbUdFCwA. People wishin gto make wirtten or public comments can sign up at the following link: https:// www.northbendoregon.us/ cityrecorder/webform/remote-public-comment Coos County Board of Commissioners — 10 a.m., executive session for performance evaluation of public officer or employee, Courthouse Room 106.

Coos County Board of Commissioners — 1:30 p.m., hearing on public health fees, large conference room.

Lakeside Water District — 3:30 p.m., rate increase hearing followed by a regular board meeting.

Lakeside Water District Office, 1000 North Lake Road, Lakeside. Due to limited crowd size, people are encouraged to attend by phone conference call at 1-844-219-5837, access code 5736731776# Lower Umpqua Library District Board of Directors — 6 p.m., regular meeting Reedsport Library, 395 Winchester Avenue.

Meeting also available on Zoom, with Zoom meeting information located on the library website www.luld. org and Facebook https:// www.facebook.com/ LowerUmpquaLibrary the day of the meeting.

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NB School District sees first student virus cases ZACK DEMARS The World

NORTH BEND — Two cohorts of students are quarantining after possible exposure to COVID-19, the North Bend School District announced Thursday.

Two coronavirus cases forced the district to quar-

antine the cohorts, and both cases were among students at Hillcrest Elementary. One case is a confirmed positive test, and the second is a presumptive positive, meaning that student had extended contact with a known positive and has COVID-19 symptoms, according to the state's

definition.

The cases closed two morning cohorts — a first-grade cohort and a third-grade cohort — for between 10 and 14 days, according to Superintendent Kevin Bogatin. He declined to say if the two cases were related, citing privacy concerns. "(The cohorts) won't

be returning until we get the green light from the health department," Bogatin said.

The cases are the first among students in the district — staff members at North Bend High School experienced three cases, but no student cases have been reported from the small group of students

which was required to quarantine from that school.

The new cases complicate the picture for the district's hopes to reopen more classrooms under the state's new reopening guidelines announced last week.

"I would have said, prior to today, this is work-

ing well because we have not had a student case," Bogatin said. But now that the district has seen a positive case among its in-person students, district leaders will be keeping an eye on how the safety protocols are working.

"I'll be curious to watch and to see how our system responds."

Oregon voters approve four statewide measures The World Voters in Oregon approved all four statewide measures, including one that made the state the first to decriminalize hard drugs and another that legalizes therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms.

The other statewide measures increase Oregon’s cigarette tax and add a tax on electronic cigarettes and vaping products, and amend the Oregon Constitution to allow for the state, counties and cities to place limits on political contributions and expenditures while also requiring disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures.

Voters in Coos County

opposed the two drug-related measures and favored the other two.

Measure 110 changes how Oregon’s justice system treats people found with personal-use amounts of the hard drugs.

“Today’s victory is a landmark declaration that the time has come to stop criminalizing people for drug use,” Kassandra Frederique, executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, which was behind the hard-drugs measure, told the Associated Press. “Measure 110 is arguably the biggest blow to the war on drugs to date.”

Statewide, the measure was passing 1,119,932 votes to 775,102 (59.10%

to 40.90%). Coos County voters opposed the measure 17,169 to 14,424 (54.34% to 45.66%) in the first tallies released by the county.

Under Measure 110, instead of going to trial and facing possible jail time, a person would have the option of paying a $100 fine or attending new “addiction recovery centers.”

The centers would be funded by millions of dollars of tax revenue from the legalized, regulated marijuana industry in the state that was the country’s first to decriminalize marijuana possession.

“This is such a big step in moving to a healthbased approach instead of

criminal punishment, and we’re devoting significant new resources to help Oregonians who need it,” said Janie Gullickson, cochief petitioner of Measure 110, in a story by The Associated Press.

Among those in support of the Oregon measure were the Oregon Nurses Association and the Oregon chapter of the American College of Physicians.

But two dozen district attorneys said the measure “recklessly decriminalizes possession of the most dangerous types of drugs (and) will lead to an increase in acceptability of dangerous drugs.”

Measure 109 allows the manufacture and con-

trolled, therapeutic use of psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms.

Statewide, voters were approving the measure 1,056,823 votes to 823,477 (56.21% to 43.79%).

Coos County voters opposed that measure 17,321 votes to 14,282 (54.81% to 45.19%).

Measure 108 increases Oregon’s cigarette tax by $2 per pack and adds a 65% tax on electronic cigarettes and vaping products, which are not currently taxed. The funds would be used for public health programs including smoking prevention and cessation programs.

Statewide, the measure was passing 1,297,954

votes to 650,627 (66.61% to 33.39%). Coos County voters favored it by a narrower margin, 17,589 votes to 14,724 (54.43% to 45.57%).

And Measure 107, which allows the state, counties and cities to place limitations on political contributions and expenditures — currently there is no limit on contributions to candidates or ballot measures — was passing statewide 1,480,115 votes to 446,893 (76.81% to 23.19%). Coos County voters favored the measure 22,677 votes to 8,574 (72.56% to 27.44%).

Editor’s Note: The Associated Press contributed to this story.

DeFazio reelected after strong Republican challenge ZACK DEMARS The World

Rep. Peter DeFazio was reelected by Oregon's Fourth District voters Tuesday. The long-time Democratic incumbent beat out Republican challenger Alek Skarlatos in one of the district's most contentious elections in recent history.

The Associated Press called the race Tuesday night for DeFazio, who was reporting 51.56% of the vote across the district to Skarlatos' 46.22% Wednesday morning.

Skarlatos conceded the race just before midnight.

“I want to thank my

grassroots supporters all across Oregon and the country. This race would have never come this close without your support, and I am thankful for each and every one of you," he wrote in statement.

DeFazio has been the district's representative since 1987, and has become one of the House's top Democrats as the chair of a key transportation and infrastructure committee.

DeFazio, a Springfield resident and former Lane County Commissioner, thanked supporters in a statement late Tuesday.

“I am honored to have

earned your trust once again to serve the people of Southwest Oregon in the US House of Representatives," DeFazio wrote. “The citizens of Southwest Oregon spoke clearly tonight in favor of a system that works for the people, not wealthy special interests."

The district includes parts of seven counties.

DeFazio succeeded with voters in Benton and Lane counties, while Skarlatos pulled ahead in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Josephine and Linn counties.

In Coos County, returns show that Skarlatos received 57.30% of the vote (20,600 votes), a

Main, Simms win bids for reelection Coos County Commissioner Bob Main and Treasurer Megan Simms won reelection in their races in the final unofficial results

for the county released late Tuesday night.

Main beat Katy Eymann 17,610 votes to 14,010 (55.44% to 44.11%).

Simms beat challenger Steve Scheer 16,577 votes to

SALEM (AP) — An Oregon man was indicted Thursday after authorities said he supported the Islamic State group by distributing articles on how to kill and maim with a knife and encouraging readers to carry out attacks.

Hawazen Sameer Mothafar, 31, appeared in federal court in Portland on charges of conspiracy to provide material

support to a designated terrorist organization and providing such support, U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams and FBI Special Agent in Charge Renn Cannon said.

“The threat of ISIS-inspired terrorism remains very real thanks, in part, to an army of online supporters who produce propaganda that aims to incite ‘lone actor’ operators in the U.S. and

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11,942 (57.91% to 41.72%).

"I would just like to thank everyone for their support and I look forward to being Coos County's treasurer," Simms said by text Wednesday morning.

Oregon man charged with conspiring to aid Islamic State around the world,” Cannon said.

Mothafar, who has physical disabilities and uses a wheelchair, was released on condition that he limit travel and the use of electronic devices.

The federal public defender appointed to represent him did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. Mothafar lives in a Portland suburb.

knockout over DeFazio's 40.43% (14,535 votes).

The race was unusually intense in this election, with national attention focusing on the district that Republicans felt they could potentially pick up in the house. Skarlatos, a former Oregon National Guardsman who famously thwarted a Paris terrorist attack, outraised Defazio with millions in campaign donations, much of that coming from out of state.

Some also speculated that DeFazio might face trouble in the district's college towns of Eugene and Corvallis, where the students who tend to vote Democratic aren't voting

in the campus district during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skarlatos received a level of enthusiasm in the district not seen by previous Republican challengers.

"This has been the most rewarding experience of my life, and I am incredibly humbled for having the opportunity to run for office and bring attention to the needs of the citizens of this district," Skarlatos wrote in his concession statement.

"Once again, thank you to everyone who supported me along the way and congratulations to Peter DeFazio on his win

tonight."

Despite the enthusiasm, lack of college students and influx of out-of-state dollars, DeFazio pulled through in the returns.

“This year’s election was one of the most partisan and toughest elections in recent history — both for our district, state, and country. Our community has also faced a number of unprecedented challenges — from COVID-19 to the wildfires that devastated so many," DeFazio said.

"Now is the time to put politics aside and get to work in a bipartisan way to recover and rebuild."

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Challenging a ballot photo law COREY FRIEDMAN If you share a snapshot from the voting booth, elections officials might scour your social media pages and offer you a choice: censorship or a criminal charge.

That's what happened to T. Greg Doucette, who cast his ballot Oct. 15 during early voting at the N.C. Central University School of Law. North Carolina is among 15 states that ban photos of marked ballots.

Nine other states maintain unclear or conflicting statutes, according to Ballotpedia.

After tweeting pictures of his ballot before and after voting — a riff on the "How it started vs. how it's going" relationship meme — Doucette said a state board of elections investigator phoned him.

A criminal defense attorney who specializes in First Amendment law, Doucette knew a federal judge in New Hampshire had ruled that state's ballot-photography ban unconstitutional in 2015. After hearing from other voters who were warned to delete their publicly posted ballot selfies, he was ready to challenge North Carolina's law on freespeech grounds.

"A good number of folks are sufficiently intimidated that they take it down — it chills their speech," Doucette said. "They asked me to take it down. I told them, 'No, I'm leaving it up.'"

He also emailed the investigator a written confession along with the original photos from his smartphone and then tweeted screen captures of his email for good measure. While Doucette counsels his clients to never talk to the police or consent to a search, he's ready for his day in court.

Ballot-photo bans are ostensibly designed to prevent voter fraud. People who sell their votes or are coerced into voting a certain way could provide proof with the click of a shutter.

But voters involved in such schemes would be more likely to send photos privately than plaster them on social media.

People tell the world which candidates they support, because they're proud of those choices and want to persuade others.

"If someone wants to post it exclusively for political expression purposes, that's the type of stuff the First Amendment has always protected," Doucette said. "And it should."

U.S. District Judge Paul Barbadoro agreed, striking down New Hampshire's ballot-selfie ban in August 2015. In a 42page opinion, Barbadoro described the law as a solution in search of a problem, noting that

state officials hadn't received any voter-bribery complaints in 40 years.

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Rideout v.

Gardner ruling in September 2016.

"New Hampshire may not impose such a broad restriction on speech by banning ballot selfies in order to combat an unsubstantiated and hypothetical danger," Circuit Judge Sandra L. Lynch wrote for the unanimous three-judge panel.

"We repeat the old adage: 'a picture is worth a thousand words.'"

Since the Rideout case began making headlines, seven states have repealed laws against ballot photos or adopted new laws permitting voters' voluntary disclosure of their ballots.

North Carolina's statute prohibits recording the image of a voted ballot "for any purpose not otherwise permitted under law." Doucette says that clause could be interpreted to allow ballot selfies as a form of self-expression while banning bribery. Political advocacy is lawful, after all, and voter fraud isn't.

The State Board of Elections would pull a muscle patting itself on the back for its leniency, but pressuring voters to purge their ballot photos from Facebook is an Orwellian maneuver that raises the specter of selective enforcement. What determines who's let off with a warning and who's charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor?

Can we be confident that political preference is never a factor?

As of this writing, Doucette hasn't been charged despite helping election officials build their case against him. The state seems more eager to hassle first-time voters about their social media posts than to fight a losing battle in court.

"Since I posted that tweet and the state board called me, that actually creates, in my mind, enough of a conflict where we can preemptively sue the board to ask for a declaratory judgment," Doucette said.

He's also offering pro bono representation to North Carolina voters charged under the ballot-selfie ban.

Voting rights and free speech rights are constitutional cousins. You shouldn't have to sacrifice the latter to exercise the former.

Corey Friedman is an opinion journalist who explores solutions to political conflicts from an independent perspective. Follow him on Twitter @ coreywrites. To find out more about Corey Friedman and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators webpage at www. creators.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Scary Sweets Auction was big success The COVID crisis has been a double whammy for local businesses: Along with putting extraordinary stress on the businesses themselves, the pandemic has strained the organization they rely on to promote the local economy. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has been hit with canceled fundraisers and sagging revenue from member dues.

We’re delighted to report that October brought some welcome help. Thanks to the creativity of local bakeries and the generosity of sponsors and bidders, our Scary Sweets Auction blew past our expectations.

This far-from-typical bake sale generated a substantial return to support the chamber’s programs and expenses.

The chamber has many supporters to thank for making this event an outstanding success: Event sponsors: The Mill Casino-Hotel, Superior Construction and Consulting Services, and Tri-County Plumbing.

Winning bidders: Steve Beetham; South Coast Family Dentistry; HWY 101 Harley Davidson, CCD Business Development Corp; Petal to the Metal Flowers; Sause Bros. Tower Ford; Nasburg-Huggins Insurance; the Coos County Airport District; Edward Jones financial advisers Jared Barber and Pam de Jong; Harwood, MacAdam, Wartnik, Fisher & Gorman CPA’s; Civil West Engineering; Engles Furniture; Stacy Dewater; Timm Slater; Modern Floors; City of North Bend; Boomer Wright; Boxcar Hill Campground;. West Coast Contractors Dessert sponsors: Lonni Corona, Harmony Home Care, West Coast Contractors, North Bend Lanes, Angy Miller, CCD Business Development, Jaskson-Osborn Farmers Insurance, Yellow Cab Taxi, Dick Leshley, Boxcar Hill Campground, Rick Skinner, Spinreel Dunebuggy Rental, Oregon Pacific Bank, Farr’s Hardware, Banner Bank, North Bend Medical Center, Bayside Coffee, Star of Hope, Timm Slater, Clark Walworth, Cardinal Services, Inc.; The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park, Tom’s Bulldog Automotive, Coos County Airport District and Sause Bros, Inc. Bakeries: Safeway, Fred Meyer, The Mill Casino, Nana Bakes, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute, Ciccarelli’s, Aromas, Michelle’s Sweet Home, Frazier’s Bakery, Wildflour Café & Catering, Darrell’s Devil’s Food, Cranberry Sweets and Sunflower Cakes.

Additional donors: Northwest Natural, North Bend Medical Center, Lucinda DiNovo, Dick Leshley and Petal to the Metal Flowers.

Thanks to everyone who participated. Scary Sweets provided a significant boost to help the Chamber continue our important work. Remember: Our Business is helping your business!

R. Todd Goergen President, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

COVID-19 separating facts from fiction No.1 RTPCR False Positives: Any known virus must first be isolated in a pure culture in order to have a valid test result. Ref: Page 39 @https://www.fda.gov/ media/134922/download Ref: https://www.globalresearch.ca/covid19-pcr-tests-scientifically-meaningless/5717253 Ref: https://reviveyourself.co/ covid-19-has-never-been-isolat-

ed-in-a-lab-and-never-been-p...

No. 2 94% of COVID-19 fatalities had comorbidities and 80% of those had multiple comorbidities.

Ref: https://medscape.com/ viewarticle/928531 Ref: https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/nearly-all-nyc-area-covid-19-hospitalizati...

Ref: YouTube:CDC Admits 94% of Covid-19 Deaths Had Comorbidities.

No. 3 Falsified death certificates. Dr. And Senator Scott Jensen explains how it’s being done @Dr.ScottJensen/TheLibertyBeacon.

Ref: Dr. Annie Bukacek, on COVID-19 (coronavirus) Death Ref: https://canadafreepress. com/article/the-CDC-confessesto-lying-about-covid-19-death...

Ref: https:Fee.org/articles/ physicians-say-hospitals-arepressuring-er-docs-to-listcovid1…

No. 4 Evidence shows Covid-19 was created in Wuhan lab in China with “gain of function” weaponization feature.

Gain of Function research had been banned in the U.S. in 2014 because of its high risk.

Dr. Anthony Fauci had a relative Covid2 virus sent to the Wuhan lab in China using U.S. taxpayer dollars where it was further weaponized with “gain of function: feature after it had been banned in the U.S. This has been explained in full detail by Dr. Francis A. Boyle, professor of law and other investigators listed below.

Ref: See Judicial Watch Files Lawsuit seeking Dr. Fauci and WHO records.

Ref: Front Page NEWSWEEK 4/28/2020 Ref: https://conservativedailypost.com/evidence-fauci-funded-virus-gain-of-function-study Ref: https://childrenshealthdefence.org/news/u-s-governments3-7million-grant-to-wuhan No. 5 Mask mandates and lockdowns According to the article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, masks offer “little if any protection” against virus and masks are “symbolic.”

Ref: https://nejm.org Date April 1st, 2000 Editor’s note: The authors of the NEJM study referenced in this letter have clarified their position that masking is effective and recommended in closed environments. See: doi. org/10.1056/NEJMc2020836.

Ref: https://fortruss. com/2020/05/drblaylock-facemask-post-serious-risks-to-thehealth Ref: YouTube: OSHA Requires a 19.5 Oxygen Levels Face Mask FAILS Ref: YouTube: NO REGULATION NO VIOLATION.www. thehealthyamerican.com John Costa Bandon

On negative (and positive) campaigning NOTE: I submitted a similar Letter to the Editor a couple weeks back, but since I was a candidate for North Bend Council, The World had a policy about publishing my letter. But now I’m back!

Welp, here we are, a couple days after the election. I opened the mailbox yesterday without being buried in an avalanche of negative campaign mail.

I watched Jeopardy and the news without my senses being assaulted by a barrage of attack ads.

Did the campaign this year

seem especially negative to you as it did to me? Some were extremely negative from the getgo. (I’m lookin’ at you Pete and Alek.) Some were pretty civil up until the last couple weeks.

(Melissa and Dick – That’s you.) Others were, for the most part, good. I did not see one negative word come from Boomer and not much from Cal. Local City and County races were also, for the most part, civil. I don’t have a problem with pointing out differences with our opponents. That is why we run for office – differences of opinion. That is democracy.

That is what makes us a great society. I do, however, have a problem with attack ads.

So, this is for you who will be running next year and beyond.

Knock it off! We, your constituents, are way more concerned about what you will do and about your vision than about whatever semi-factual or outright made-up dirt you can dig up on your opponent. OK – so point out some differences, but cut out the attacking of character. Would you all out there really want to have someone in office who is that negative and semi-dishonest? I, for one, do not. I think we are better than that, don’t you?

Please join me in encouraging civility amongst candidates, including with your vote at the ballot box. Maybe we can bring some respect back into politicking again, huh?

Ron Kutch North Bend

Thinking of veterans this week My father grew up in north Portland and graduated from Jefferson High before joining the Navy. Scheduled to be discharged six weeks prior to Pearl Harbor, he was issued stop gap orders from the War Department and assigned to the new aircraft carrier USS Wasp, CV-7, to ferry new aircraft to England and the island of Malta in support of the Battle of Britain.

While on survivors leave after the Wasp was torpedoed southeast of Guadalcanal he met and married my mother, who was a real ‘Rosie the Riveter,’ making bomb-bay doors for B-24 heavy bombers for Consolidated Aircraft.

One brother-in-law served in the Oregon National Guard, one’s father was a Navy Seal killed in action in Vietnam, and another is a disabled Marine Staff Sergeant who served during the ‘68 Tet Offensive in Vietnam.

As for me, I chose to enlist in the Army after graduation rather than go immediately onto college. I serviced OV-1D aircraft flying geological missions between the Olympic Peninsula and Mt Shasta and reconnaissance missions of the Russian fishing fleet off the coast from my home town of Bandon, Oregon, while stationed at Ft Lewis before a 19 month deployment to Vietnam with the 1st Cav Division. After being discharged from the Portland VA hospital I reenlisted and went on to serve in Colorado, California, Georgia, and was discharged after 30-month deployment to Germany along the Iron Curtain.

Wednesday is Veterans Day and I just wanted to give a shout out to the old hometown.

With all the disruptions of the election and pandemic let’s not forget those who sacrificed.

JoeBill Turner Columbia City

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OBITUARIES

Peter Morgan Mason

Therese "Terri" Josephine Greif

May 17, 1949 – October 28, 2020

We wish Peter fair winds as we say goodbye. Peter was born in Walla Walla, Washington, but grew up in Salina, Kansas. The youngest of four children born to Harry Mason and Isabel Jakway Mason. He leaves behind a son, Paige Mason; and siblings, John (Nancy), Molly, and Emily; as well as nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.

He also leaves behind an extended family of friends of all ages and generations.

Peter grew up as a rebellious and wild but extremely bright child of the 60’s. Not liking authority, he steered his own course through life. Tacking back and forth through the constants of his life, he brought interest and fun to all who knew him, along with exasperation and confusion, however well meant. Peter loved a party with good food, music, and lively conversation.

He moved to Denver as a young man and then

April 17, 1928 – October 31, 2020

followed his sisters out to the West Coast. A committed serial monogamist, he spent periods of his life with several strong and influential women. He loved babies and children and became a father himself in his 30’s. Being interested and knowledgeable about electrical/mechanical/remodeling things, and with a gift for mathematics, he assisted many with helpful advice and tutoring in his work for Perry’s Electric and at SWOCC. He loved Community Theater, where he met his third wife, who encouraged him to move to Portland and finish college while in his forties. He became an active member of the St. John’s Community in North Portland, while working for the city of Portland as a traffic engineer. His love of people and problem solving, and his dislike of authority, made him the natural person to listen to and resolve consumer complaints. While in Portland he received his first diagnosis of cancer and committed himself to living a full and healthy life. He worked hard to simplify his life and eventually gave up his house and garden to live on a sailboat in the

Willamette River.

He developed a love of gardening and community building in Portland, and he took these with him after he retired and moved back to Coos Bay to be closer to Paige. Like himself, his garden was wild and rich with life and often had a boat parked somewhere inside. Another constant throughout his life was animals, cats in particular, having between 1 and 7 cats at different points in his life.

Knowing that his cancer was back, he sold his Ingersoll house and moved to a trailer parked on the property of some dear friends. To the end, the captain of his own ship, he died at home with his kitties after 17 good years post diagnosis.

In memory of Peter, we hope you will take a sail, travel to a new place, plant a garden or add a heritage plant to your existing garden, try out for a part at your local theater, adopt a furry companion, bake a loaf of bread, or make a new friend not your own age. You are welcome to leave memories or post photos on his tribute wall at the Coos Bay Memorial Chapel www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

Roberta Kay Ernst May 10, 1955 – October 31, 2020

Roberta Kay Ernst, 65, of Allegany, Oregon passed away on October 31, 2020 at home in Coos Bay after an arduous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Kay, as she was known as by all her friends and family, was born in Coos Bay to Howard and Ella Slater on May 10, 1955.

She completed all of her schooling in Coos Bay. She married Byron Lynn Ernst on December 8, 1984 at the church in Allegany.

Byron and Kay had children shortly after marriage and Kay began her stressful and fulfilling journey of being

a stay-at-home mother. She was also a military wife, whose husband was abroad for the majority of the first decade of their new family’s life. Kay’s passion and profession for most of her life was caregiving. She filled her free time mastering the art of crocheting, gardening, andmanaging Pine Cove Mobile Home Park.

Kay is preceded in death by her mother and father, Ella Bell Slater and Howard Edwin Slater; and sister-in-law Evelyn Larsen.

Kay is survived by her husband of 36 years, Byron Ernst; daughter, Melissa Grimes and her spouse Justin Grimes; son, Christopher Ernst and his spouse Nikia Ernst; brothers, Edwin Slater, Paul Slater, Ernie Larsen; grandchildren, Caleb and Joshua Grimes, Natalie and Elizabeth Ernst; beloved friend/ sister, Lynn Sorenson;

numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021. Family and friends will be notified of time and place when the arrangements are made. Inurnment will be at the Allegany Cemetery.

The family of Roberta Kay Ernst wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff at Bay Area Hospital, Sacred Heart Riverbend, and Bay Area Cancer Center for all their compassionate care and treatment that positively impacted her life. A special and sincere “Thank You” to Bay Area Hospice’s care team that helped Kay and her family transition and ease her care into the end of life journey.

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A private funeral mass was held for Therese “Terri” Greif, 92, of North Bend, at Saint Monica Catholic Church in Coos Bay with Father Robert Wolf presiding. A graveside committal followed at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Coos Bay. The eldest of four children, Terri was born on April 17, 1928 in Portland, Oregon to Joseph Alexander and Cecilia (Fisher) Alexander. She passed away peacefully at her home on North Bay Drive in North Bend on October 31, 2020.

Growing up in Portland, Terri graduated from Immaculata Catholic High School for girls. While living in that city she worked as a floor model for the fashion clothing manufacturing company White Stag.

After moving to Coos Bay with her father she worked at various times for United Electric, was a dental assistant and held a job at First National Bank.

Terri met her future husband, Merton Ernest Greif, on a blind date arranged partially by Mert’s brother Roland. Terri and Mert were wed on August 3, 1952 and celebrated 66 years of marriage before his passing in 2018. They had three children together.

Before retiring, Terri was a fixture at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in North Bend in the capacity of church secretary. She held the position for 26 years during which time, in addition to her responsibilities as secretary and bookkeeper, she was instrumental in organizing the popular and regularly held church bingo nights.

Terri led an active life, enjoying fishing and deer hunting with her husband, painting and wallpapering her homes, dancing to the songs in the Big Band Era (“…I danced right through my stockings!”) and playing the piano. Terri was essentially self-taught on that instrument and played by ear.

She played at house parties with friends and was known to commandeer the piano a time or two if one was left unattended at a restaurant or hotel lobby. Her ability to listen to a tune and play it back was remarkable. After retirement Terri made a regular circuit playing piano at various elder care facilities in the Coos Bay/North Bend area as well as annually entertaining fair goers at the Coos County Fair in Myrtle Point.

A long time season ticket holder, Terri was an unfailing fan of University of Oregon football. Driving to Eugene to attend home games with family was a cherished ritual. She was known in Autzen Stadium as “The Tootsie Lady” for her habit of handing out miniature tootsie rolls to other Duck fans when Oregon scored. Other regular enjoyments during her life were trips to Ashland to attend live theater, to Agness, Oregon for family

summer vacations, to the Mill Casino for the nickel slot machines and to Bandon for winter vacations, which would include Super Bowl Sunday with her children and grandchildren surrounding her at the television. Playing golf, bingo, Yahtzee, washers and poker games were favorite pastimes. And throughout it all there was a cold Pepsi close by.

Those who knew her will remember Terri as well organized and creative, quick to laugh and quick with a humorous comeback line. She was always ready to pitch in and help, always ready to strike up a friendly conversation with a stranger next to her in line. From the kid sitting two rows behind her at Autzen Stadium to each and every one in her family who loved her so much, you knew you were lucky to know her. She will be sorely missed.

Terri is survived by her son, Jeff Greif and his wife Paula; daughter, Nanette Ross and her husband Bob; daughter, Heidi Evonuk and her husband Tom; grandchildren, Farmer, Gus, and Henry Greif and Nathan, Meghan, Evan and Bethany Ross; great-grandchildren, Xian Drew, Avery Kennedy and Lawson and Henrietta Ross; a loving extended family and Terri’s attentive livein caregiver and friend Robin Parish who did so much for the family with the help of her sister Teresa Soto.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com.

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Black doll enters Toy Hall of Fame ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Baby Nancy, the first Black baby doll to have an Afro and other authentic features, was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday, along with sidewalk chalk and the wooden block game Jenga.

The 2020 honorees were recognized for their creativity and popularity over time.

They were chosen by

a panel of experts from among 12 finalists that also included bingo, Breyer Horses, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Risk, Sorry!, Tamagotchi, and Yahtzee.

Baby Nancy was the inaugural doll for Shindana Toys, a California company launched in 1968 by Operation Bootstrap Inc., the not-forprofit Black community self-help organization that

emerged in the aftermath of the Watts riots in Los Angeles.

By Thanksgiving, Baby Nancy was the bestselling Black doll in Los Angeles, and before Christmas, she was selling nationwide. The toy exposed a long-standing demand for ethnically correct Black dolls, according to the National Toy Hall of Fame, located in The Strong museum in Rochester, New York.

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DEATH NOTICES Jeaneene E. Webster, 85, of North Bend, passed away on November 1, 2020 in North Bend.

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Carol Anne Long, 73, of Coos Bay, passed away on October 30, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

Therese "Terri" J. Greif, 92, of North Bend, passed away on October 31, 2020 in North Bend.

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Betty Dodge, 85, of Winchester Bay passed away at home on Tuesday, November 03, 2020. A full obituary will run at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Dunes Memorial Chapel James Louie Oden, 88, of North Bend, passed away on November 4, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Coleen Ridenour, 81, of Reedsport, passed away on November 3, 2020 in Reedsport. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-

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DEAR ABBY: My man of three years and I are at a crossroads. He has gone from my boyfriend, to fiance, back to boyfriend, to friend, to "I don't know what he is now." He showers me with gifts and material things, which really don't mean a lot to me. I thank him often for the things he does, and I reciprocate them.

What matters more to me are simple gestures like checking to make sure I get home safely, accepting and acknowledging my friends, acknowledging me on Mother's Day, asking how my day was, taking me out from time to time instead of always saying he doesn't want to go.

I have explained to him time and time again how I want to be treated, but it goes in one ear and out the other. I have given him chance after chance to get it right, to no avail. I am tired of this. It's like we're speaking different languages. Is it time for me to move on? -IMPATIENT IN ALABAMA DEAR IMPATIENT: Yes, it is. If, after three years, your man still hasn't gotten the message that material things are unimportant to you, and being treated with consideration is paramount, then it isn't GOING to happen. He isn't the man for you.

DEAR ABBY: I'm a 34-year-old female who still lives with her dad. When I start a job search, he says things like, "You've got your bachelor's degree; you'll be fine!" or, "You're a hard worker; you've got this job in the bag!"

Then my hopes are raised, only to be dashed when the rejection letters arrive, which makes me feel angry and useless.

It also doesn't help my confidence when Dad says things like, "You'll never be able to afford an apartment," or, "Best you just stay

here in town and get a job." I would like to leave this town someday and actually live on my own. How do I rise above my dad's expectations of me? -- FEELING STUCK IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR FEELING STUCK: It will happen as soon as you stop allowing your father's expectations -- whether positive or negative -- to affect you. Because of the economy, many people, through no fault of their own, live in multigenerational households. The impact on them has been emotional as well as financial.

If you can't find a job in your ideal profession, take something that's available. Your future will work itself out as the economy improves, and while you may not have your dream job right now, the one you desire can still happen, so don't give up.

DEAR ABBY: My mother has been visiting family members' graves each year for many years. In the past she placed cut flowers on the graves, but recently she has begun leaving live potted flowers. What I learned recently is, the day after a major holiday she and her friend return to the cemetery, remove them and take them home. When I asked her why, her response was, "If I don't take them, someone else will." Am I wrong to think this is odd, or is this now a common practice I am not aware of? -- UNUSUAL IN THE WEST DEAR UNUSUAL: I checked with two cemeteries here in Los Angeles where I reside and asked if what your mother has been doing is common practice. Both said they had never heard of such a thing. Cut flowers are removed weekly from the graves after they wilt; potted plants are allowed to remain for the family to maintain when they visit.

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OBITUARIES CONT. Mary Agnes Korchak December 22, 1934 – October 31, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mary Agnes Korchak, 87, of North Bend, at 12:00 pm, Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 357 S. 6th St, Coos Bay. Father Robert Wolf will be the celebrant. Interment will follow at Ocean View Memory Gardens under the direction of Nelson's

Bay Area Mortuary.

Mary was born December 22, 1934 in New York, New York. The daughter of George and Mary Ida (Ansley) Reynolds. She passed away October 31, 2020 in North Bend. Mary was raised and educated in Queens, New York. She met Michael J. Korchak and they were married on October 4, 1958 in Brooklyn. They made their home in Woodside, New York and later moved to Dingman's Ferry, Pennsylvania. Mary was a clerical worker in several offices and also worked as a caregiver.

Mike and Mary moved to Coos Bay in 1987 and busied themselves in the community. She was a volunteer at the Ecumenical Food Cupboard for 17 years. She was also an ac-

tive volunteer and member at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in North Bend and later at St. Monica in Coos Bay. She was a helper at the chapel at Baycrest for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, in 2010. She later met Robert A. Boyle at church and they were married in 2014. He passed away in 2017. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Smith.

Mary is survived by her godson, Isaac Robb of Cleveland, Ohio; her cousin, Arthur and Barbara Christman of Johnstown, New York; and a host of friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

BLM to remove North Spit docks for the winter The World NORTH BEND — The Bureau of Land Management was planning to remove the docks at the North Spit boat ramp from the water on Thursday, Nov. 5.

While the docks will

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be unavailable during the winter months, the other facilities at the site will remain open.

BLM stores the docks on dry ground during the winter months to prevent stormy conditions and strong currents in the bay from damaging the

docks. They are put back in the water each spring to provide access for boating, fishing, crabbing, clamming and other recreational opportunities.

For more information, contact BLM’s Coos Bay District Office at 541-7560100.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing the potential for narrow losses in multiple battlegrounds, President Donald Trump might have a tough time persuading the Supreme Court to take up his call to intervene and prevent Joe Biden from becoming president.

Trump could need the court's help in two or more states, an unlikely scenario that is far different from what took place in 2000, the only time the court has effectively settled a presidential election. Twenty years ago, the entire fight was over Florida’s electoral votes and involved a recount as opposed to trying to halt the initial counting of ballots.

Trump's campaign and Republicans already are mounting legal challenges in several states, although most are small-scale lawsuits that do not appear to affect many votes.

The president’s lawyers have asked to intervene in the pending Republican appeal to the Supreme Court over the three-day extension for the receipt and counting of mailed ballots ordered by Pennsylvania’s top court. Democrats in the state told the justices

Thursday that they should put off granting the request because they “may well not need to hear and decide” the matter if Pennsylvania is not critical to the outcome or the late-arriving ballots wouldn’t make a difference.

Pennsylvania Republicans asked the justices Friday to order local Pennsylvania elections officials to segregate any ballots that arrived after Election Day, though the state’s top elections official already had directed the ballots be kept apart.

On Thursday, judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed campaign lawsuits, undercutting a campaign legal strategy to attack the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean Trump’s defeat.

The rulings came as Biden inched closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.

Trump and his campaign promised even more legal action, making unsubstantiated allegations of election fraud.

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into a litany of claims, without proof, about how Democrats were trying to unfairly deprive him of a second term. “But we think there’ll be a lot of litigation because we can't have an election stolen like this,” Trump said, suggesting that the Supreme Court might eventually decide the outcome.

Biden, for his part, has said he expects to win the election, but he counseled patience Thursday, saying: “Each ballot must be counted.”

Earlier Thursday, a Biden campaign lawyer called the lawsuits meritless, more political strategy than legal. “I want to emphasize that for their purposes these lawsuits don’t have to have merit.

That’s not the purpose. ... It is to create an opportunity for them to message falsely about what’s taking place in the electoral process,” lawyer Bob Bauer said, accusing the Trump campaign of “continually alleging irregularities, failures of the system and fraud without any basis.”

Trump is used to suing and being sued. A USA Today analysis found that he and his businesses were involved in at least 3,500 state and federal court actions in the three decades before he became president.

In one case dismissed Thursday, a Michigan judge noted that the state's ballot count was over as she tossed the campaign's lawsuit to get a closer look at local elections officials as they process absentee ballots.

In Georgia, a state judge dismissed a case over concerns about 53 absentee ballots in Chatham County after elections officials in the Savannah-area county testified that all of those ballots had been received on time. Campaign officials said earlier they were considering similar challenges in a dozen other counties around the state.

In Pennsylvania, meanwhile, the Trump campaign won an appellate ruling to get party and campaign observers closer to election workers who are processing mail-in ballots in Philadelphia.

But the order did not affect the counting of ballots that is proceeding in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, as elections officials are dealing with an avalanche of mail-in ballots driven by fears of voting in person during a pandemic.

Trump campaign officials joined the president in accusing Democrats of trying to steal the election, despite no evidence anything of the sort was taking place.

Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien, in a call with reporters Thursday morning, said that “every night the president goes to bed with a lead” and every night new votes “are mysteriously found in a sack.” It is quite common in presidential elections to have vote counting continue after election day.

Trump’s campaign has also announced that it will ask for a recount in Wisconsin. Stepien previously cited “irregularities in several Wisconsin counties,” without providing specifics.

The Trump campaign filed a new federal lawsuit after hours Thursday in Nevada, alleging that ineligible votes were cast in the Las Vegas area, the biggest Democratic stronghold in an otherwise predominantly GOP state.

The Associated Press called Wisconsin and Michigan for Biden on Wednesday. The AP has not called Georgia, Nevada or Pennsylvania, but Biden led both Georgia and Pennsylvania on Friday.

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Election 2020 Results City of Bandon Name Mary Schamehorn Nancy Evans

Mayor

Votes Pct. 1059 57.34 756 40.93

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Gei Procetto Brian Vick Patrick Salandro Robin Boyan Geoffrey Smith

Votes Pct. 765 19.35 887 22.44 828 20.95 688 17.40 728 18.42

City of Coos Bay

City of North Bend Name Jessica Engelke James Rose

Votes Pct. 4068 58.41 860 12.35 1959 28.13

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Drew Farmer Stephanie Kilmer Lucinda DiNovo Cody Skoff Cameron Langley Jim Kingsley

Votes Pct. 3524 22.20 4251 26.78 3163 19.92 1400 8.82 1619 10.20 1729 10.89

City of Coquille Mayor

Name Matt Rowe Sam Flaherty

Votes Pct. 715 36.26 1243 63.03

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Paul Recanzone Julie Nighswonger John Cooper1228 Jay Westrum

Votes Pct. 658 14.90 1225 27.75 27.81 1243 28.15

City of Lakeside Name James Edwards Michael Lendahl

Mayor

Votes Pct. 659 59.87 424 39.11

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Thomas Miller Donald Nuss Kenneth Ireland Michael Armstrong

Votes Pct. 676 27.50 586 23.84 716 29.13 462 18.80

City of Myrtle Point Name Bill Schaefer501 Mike West Name Michael Hogan Garry Sullivan Mike Wood

Mayor

Votes Pct. 43.83 627 54.86

Councilor (vote for 3)

Votes Pct. 787 33.89 735 31.65 756 32.56

Votes Pct. 2518 52.34 2265 47.08

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Levi Clow Eric Gleason Pat Goll Ron Kutch Timm Slater Jonathan Vinyard Susanna Noordhoff

Mayor

Name Joe Benetti Steven Matthew McSweeney Mark Daily

Mayor

Votes Pct. 1047 9.03 1993 17.18 1909 16.46 1950 16.81 1885 16.25 1558 13.43 1950 16.81

City of Powers Mayor

Name Robert Kohn Michael Maffei

Votes Pct. 227 60.53 114 30.40

Name Ben Drake James Clauson Wanda Barton

Curry County

Councilor (vote for 3)

Votes Pct. 131 14.80 238 26.89 250 28.25

City of Port Orford Mayor

Name Pat Cox Name Tim Pogwizd Gregory Tidey Gary Burns Kim Nye

Local Measures

Votes Pct. 6-181, Second Amendment Sanctuary Yes 15159 45.69 No 18022 54.31 6-185 Charleston Area Lodging Tax Yes 16226 48.69 No 17098 51.31 6-187 Coquille Nomination Fee Yes 388 19.83 No 1569 80.17 6-182 Lakeside ATV Access Yes 567 44.82 No 698 55.18 6-183 Lakeside Continuation ATV Access Yes 772 62.16 No 470 37.84 6-184 Myrtle Point Marijuana Tax Yes 772 62.16 No 470 37.84 6-188 Bandon School Bond Yes 2783 65.08 No 1493 34.92

Votes Pct. 541 93.44

Councilor (vote for 3)

Votes Pct. 451 25.35 446 25.07 514 28.89 268 15.06

City of Reedsport Name Linda McCollum

Mayor

Votes Pct. 1544 94.61 Votes Pct. 1409 97.71 1519 97.75 1425 98.07

Coos County Name Katy Eymann Bob Main Name Steve Scheer Megan Simms

Commissioner

Votes Pct. 14010 44.11 17610 55.44

Treasurer

Votes Pct. 11942 41.72 16577 57.91

9144 3222

Commissioner

Sue Gold John Herzog

Sheriff

John Ward Elizabeth Neketin Terry C. Hanscam

Treasurer

73.77 25.99

5970 6836

46.45 53.19

10165

95.93

5351 6544

44.85 54.84

Local Measures

Votes Pct. City of Port Orford marijuana tax Yes 428 57.53 No 316 42.47

State Races

Councilor (vote for 3)

Name Jeffrey Vanier Deedee Murphy Joe Liedtky

County Clerk

Renee Kolen Emma DeRock

State Senator District 1

Name Dallas Heard (Republican) Kat Stone (Democrat)

Votes Pct. 50640 68.83 23026 31.20

State Senator District 5

Name Dick Anderson (Republican) Shauleen Higgins (Pacific Green) Melissa Cribbins (Democrat)

Votes Pct. 37233 49.32 3019 4.00 35168 46.59

State Representative District 1

Name Votes Pct. Calla Felicity (Democrat) 12531 31.03 David Brock Smith (Republican) 27795 68.82

State Representative District 9

Name Cal Mukumoto (Democrat) Boomer Wright (Republican)

Votes Pct. 15783 42.38 21415 57.51

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WASHINGTON (AP) — For 40 hours, President Donald Trump fumed in private and tweeted his grievances in all caps.

When he at last emerged, it was to stand behind the presidential seal in the White House and deliver a diatribe most notable for his litany of false statements about the election and his attempt to cast doubt on the integrity of the democratic process.

As votes continued to be counted and Democrat Joe Biden edged closer to victory, Trump lashed out Thursday evening in a performance that suggested he knew his prospects for a second term were slipping away.

“If you count the legal votes, I easily win. If you count the illegal votes, they can try to steal the election from us," Trump claimed. In fact, there is no evidence that any votes cast illegally are being counted or that the process is unfair and corrupt.

The ballot-counting

process across the country largely has been running smoothly with no evidence of widespread fraud or problems.

Trump delivered his statement before reporters in the White House briefing room and left without taking questions. It came after Trump and his allies spent a second day watching and waiting with the rest of the nation as vote totals pushed further in Biden’s direction in some key battlegrounds.

With just a handful of states yet to be decided, Biden had a clear advantage over Trump, but the president still retained a narrow path to the 270 electoral votes needed to win reelection. The Associated Press has not declared a winner, and it could take several more days for the vote count to conclude and a clear winner to emerge.

As expected, many of the votes being counted last are mail-in ballots, which take longer to process and overwhelmingly

favor Democrats. Trump's voters were far more likely to vote in-person after the president spent months casting aspersions on mailin voting.

Before Thursday evening, Trump had not been seen in public since his unfounded declaration of victory in the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

Since then, the mood in the White House has shifted dramatically. Some aides in the West Wing have wearily eyed returns, losing confidence that outstanding states would break Trump’s way.

Trump spent the last two days monitoring the results and calling allies, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey. White House spokesperson Judd Deere said the president was “working” but declined to elaborate.

Trump's preoccupation with the election results was evident from his tweets throughout the day.

“STOP THE COUNT!”

he proclaimed. But the president has no authority over vote counting, and halting the count at that moment would have resulted in a swift victory for Biden.

“ANY VOTE THAT CAME IN AFTER ELECTION DAY WILL NOT BE COUNTED!” he later wrote. That seemed to advocate tossing out untold legally cast votes, including those from service members stationed overseas.

Many states accept mail-in ballots after Election Day as long as they were postmarked by Nov. 3.

Trump's all-caps declarations had the tone of a last stand from a man who abhors losing. They mirrored a last-ditch legal effort waged by his campaign in several key undecided bat-

tlegrounds that was largely dismissed by experts as superficial and unlikely to shift the outcome in any meaningful way.

Still, Trump's team outwardly expressed optimism.

"Donald Trump is alive and well,” Trump campaign manager Bill Stepien said in a call with reporters Thursday morning. He predicted Trump would win Pennsylvania and other states that were too early to call.

Behind the scenes, however, the mood was more somber, with White House and campaign staff glued to television screens and watching results trickle in. Some in the West Wing were all but resigned to the idea of a Trump loss and have been discussing future employment prospects even

as others continue to make unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voter fraud.

Many White House and senior Republican officials were in the dark about what Trump planned to say in his evening speech. And privately, some expressed consternation that Trump was publicly undermining faith in the democratic process.

Biden himself responded: “No one is going to take our democracy away from us. Not now, not ever."

After delivering his statement, the president stopped for a few minutes in the White House press office behind the briefing room and appeared to be watching his coverage live on television.

Trump had no other public events Thursday.

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and-file members of the GOP. That was especially true for those who are eyeing presidential runs of their own in 2024.

Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan, a potential presidential hopeful who has often criticized Trump, said unequivocally: “There is no defense for the President’s comments tonight undermining our Democratic process. America is counting the votes, and we must respect the results as we always have before.”

But others who are rumored to be considering a White House run of their own in four years aligned themselves with the incumbent, including Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who tweeted support for Trump’s claims, writing that “If last 24 hours have made anything clear, it’s that we need new election integrity laws NOW.” Trump’s campaign engaged in a flurry of legal activity, saying it

would seek a recount in Wisconsin and had filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia.

But judges in the three states quickly swatted down legal action. A federal judge who was asked to stop vote counts in Philadelphia instead forced the two sides to reach an agreement without an order over the number of observers allowed.

“Really, can’t we be responsible adults here and reach an agreement?” an exasperated U.S. District Judge Paul S. Diamond said during an emergency hearing Thursday evening. “The whole thing could (soon) be moot.”

In Pennsylvania, officials had not been allowed to process mail-in ballots until Election Day under state law, and those votes went heavily in Biden’s favor.

Mail ballots from across the state were overwhelmingly breaking

in Biden’s direction. A final vote total may not be clear for days because the use of mail-in ballots, which take more time to process, has surged as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Trump campaign said it was confident the president would ultimately pull out a victory in Arizona, where votes were also still being counted, including in Maricopa County, the state’s most populous area. The AP has declared Biden the winner in Arizona and said Thursday that it was monitoring the vote count as it proceeded.

“The Associated Press continues to watch and analyze vote count results from Arizona as they come in,” said Sally Buzbee, AP’s executive editor. “We will follow the facts in all cases.”

Trump's campaign was lodging legal challenges in several states, though he faced long odds.

He would have to win multiple suits in multiple states in order to stop vote counts, since more than one state was undeclared.

Some of the Trump team's lawsuits only demand better access for campaign observers to locations where ballots are being processed and counted. A judge in Georgia dismissed the campaign’s suit there less than 12 hours after it was

filed. And a Michigan judge dismissed a Trump lawsuit over whether enough GOP challengers had access to handling of absentee ballots Biden attorney Bob Bauer said the suits were legally “meritless.” Their only purpose, he said “is to create an opportunity for them to message falsely about what’s taking place in the electoral process.”

Mayor selflessly to my campaign effort,” he said. “Without them I would not have been able to been compete in this election.”

Rose said he learned a lot from visiting with residents during the campaign, “not the least of which is how deeply people care about our city and where they think it should be going.”

He had a positive outlook after the vote.

“The people of North Bend were all winners in tonight’s election,” he said.

“Let there be no doubt about it — North Bend chose change today. The city is on a new course and there is nothing going to stop it now. We must immediately start the process of taking the first steps toward bringing positive and meaningful changes to the city of North Bend.”

execution of the strategy.

The voters on the coast responded.

"I look forward to doing what I have said all along — standing up for the Coast. I will be counting on Country Media to help me to continue to get my message out to all the citizens of Senate District 5. We have much to do.

Anderson led in the Coos, Douglas, Lane, Polk, Tillamook and Yamhill county portions of that

district, while Cribbins was ahead in the Lincoln County portion.

Anderson, the mayor of Lincoln City, beat Cribbins in Coos County with 53.92% of the vote to her 41.44%, despite Cribbins' local name recognition as the chair of the Coos County board of commissioners.

Cribbins said her goals don’t change with the election results.

“I want to thank everyone who voted for me and

believed in my vision for the coast,” she said. “I also want to congratulate Dick Anderson on his victory.

“Even though the results did not come back as I had hoped, this does not change our story; I will continue to be a strong voice for working families on the coast, advocating for protecting the industries that put food on the table for everyday coastal residents, supporting our community colleges and making

healthcare more affordable and accessible.”

The seat is currently held

by Arnie Roblan, a Democrat who also announced he wouldn't be running for reelection, and could be another pick-up for Oregon Republicans.

Republican incumbents win in Curry County The incumbents in the two races in the southwest corner of the state easily won reelection.

In State Senate District

1, Dallas Heard, a Republican, beat Kat Stone. Heard had 50,510 votes and Stone 22,984 (68.81% to 31.22%).

And in House District 1, Republican David Brock Smith won by a similar margin over Democrat Calla Felicity, 27,711 votes to 12,502 (68.80% to 31.04%).

The two races include parts of Curry and southern Coos counties, as well as parts of Douglas and Josephine counties.

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traditional image of presidential leadership. After participating in a coronavirus briefing, he declared that “each ballot must be counted.”

“I ask everyone to stay calm. The process is working,” Biden said. “It is the will of the voters.

No one, not anyone else who chooses the president of the United States of America.”

Trump showed no sign of giving up and was was back on Twitter around 2:30 a.m. Friday, insisting the “U.S. Supreme Court should decide!”

Trump’s erroneous claims about the integrity of the election challenged Republicans now faced with the choice of whether to break with a president who, though his grip on his office grew tenuous, commanded sky-high approval ratings from rank-

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of the vote to Cribbins' 46.59%. Pacific Green party candidate and Lakeside city councilor Shauleen Higgins had just under 4% of the vote.

“I am pleased to be on the winning side of this campaign,” Anderson said.

“Feels so much better than in 2016. We had a good message and strong

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RebuildingtheBandonTransportationDepartmentbusshedsothebuseswillfitcompletelyinsideisoneoftheprojectsproposedtobecompletednowthatBandonvotershaveapprovedtheschoolbond.

Bandon voters approve bond measure Bandon Western World Needed repairs, upgrades and a new bus barn are in the future for Bandon school facilities after the Bandon School Bond measure passed easily in the election Tuesday.

Bandon voters overwhelmingly approved the measure, 2,783 votes (65.08%) to 1,493 (34.92%).

“We are very happy that the bond passed and are so grateful that our community chose to invest in our schools,” Bandon schools superintendent Doug Ardiana said. “This bond will allow us to move ahead with some much needed upgrades to our facilities. We are excited to get to work. We are also so

thankful for all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make this bond successful.”

Ardiana said the district will be establishing a bond oversight committee that will include school officials and community representatives and that group will oversee our bond expenditures to make sure they fall within the projects approved by the voters.

Several items were listed as significant projects for the school district.

One will be construction of a new facility for the district’s buses.

Another is roof maintenance for all three of the district’s schools.

“Our highest priority is

going to be our heating and our circulation components of our buildings — to upgrade our air conditioning for the health and safety of our students and staff,” Ardiana said.

A big selling point for the bond is that the school district was approved to receive a $4 million matching grant from the Oregon School Capital Improvement Program to help pay for bond projects.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity,” Ardiana said. “Our community was able to raise $4 million and that $4 million will be matched with a state grant.”

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Ardiana, who can be reached at 541-347-4411.

Mayor,councilorsreelected Bandon Western World Bandon voters kept the status quo at mayor, electing Mary Schamehorn to another term in office on Tuesday.

Schamehorn received 1,059 votes to 756 for challenger Nancy Evans (57.34% to 40.93%).

Council members Geri Procetto and Brian Vick also were re-elected.

Vick had the most votes, with 887, followed by Patrick Solandro with 828. Procetto received 765 votes.

Mary Schamehorn Geoffrey Smith had 728 votes and Robin Boyan received 688.

Veterans golf tourney is Nov. 14 at Crossings Bandon Western World

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Flags will fly at all five cemeteries in Bandon on Veterans Day, weather permitting, put up by volunteers with the Veterans Flag Project.

Veterans Day events planned in Bandon Bandon Western World

The VFW Frank C High Medal of Honour Post 3440, VFW Auxiliary 3440, American Legion Post 26 and Bandon Veterans Honour Guard will honor all veterans with a rifle volley at the Veterans Memorial located in Bandon City Park at 11 a.m. on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The public is invited to the event. People are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing.

The event will be preceded by an auto, truck and motorcycle parade through the streets of Bandon beginning at the VFW parking lot on Bates Road. The parade leaves the VFW at 9:45 a.m. and ends at the Veterans Memorial in Bandon City Park.

The gun salute will be followed by a free drive-through hot dog or hamburger barbecue lunch for all veterans and their families in the Bandon area beginning at 1 p.m.

Cemetery flags Volunteers are hoping to put up cemetery flags honoring veterans in all five Bandon-area cemeteries, weather-permitting.

If they are unable to put up all the individual flags, organizers hope to put a few at each cemetery entry way.

Volunteers are needed to help out at the cemeteries on Wednesday, Veterans Day, putting the flags up at 7 a.m. and taking them down around 4:45 p.m.

To help out, call either Harry Stephens at 541-294-1048 or Bill Smith at 541-404-6194.

Bandon-By-The-Sea-Rotary Club will hold its fourth annual Veterans Golf Tournament to benefit Coos County Veterans on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Bandon Crossings Golf Course.

The tournament format will be a four-person scramble, with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Make your own team or we will pair you with other veteran supporters.

The entry fee is $85 per person and includes green fees, range balls, golf cart and lunch.

Hole-in-one prizes include a $10,000 cash award sponsored

by Bain Insurance and a 2020 Toyota Tundra 4x4 pickup truck sponsored by Coos Bay Toyota. Prizes will be awarded for closes to the pin on all five par-3 holes, as well as for the longest drive for men and women.

All net proceeds go to veterans organizations serving Coos County.

No handicap is required to enter. The tournament is described as a fun day and great way to honor our veterans.

Registration is done through the Bandon Crossings pro shop at 541-347-3232 and preregistration is encouraged.

For more information, contact Dave Buche at 541-572-2017.

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Bandon Dunes courses recognized B2 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020

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All five courses make list of 100 best in USA Bandon Western World

BANDON — Sheep Ranch, the new course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, joined the resort’s other four courses in being honored on Golf.com’s list of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.

It’s the first honor for the course that opened June 1 and makes Sheep Ranch the only course that opened this year to be honored on the list.

Various golf publications publish top lists including best modern courses, best public courses, best resort courses and best overall courses. The new list is the latter, and gives the resort five of the top 80 courses in the country according to Golf Digest.

Pine Valley Golf Club in New Jersey, often considered the best course in the country, is No. 1 on the list, followed by Cypress Point Club on the Monterey Peninsula in California, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York, the National Golf Links of America in New York and Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Augusta National, which hosts The Masters this week after it was postponed in the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is ranked No. 6.

Among the Bandon Dunes courses, Pacific Dunes is No. 19, Bandon Trails is No. 38, Bandon Dunes is No. 44, Old Macdonald is No. 66 and Sheep Ranch is No. 80.

The list includes a number of courses for all the designers who have worked at Bandon Dunes.

The duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who

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TheteeboxforthesixthholeonthenewSheepranchGolfCourseprovidesoneofanumberofthestunningviewsthathavemadethecourseafavoritealready. designed both Sheep Ranch and Bandon Trails, as well as the resort’s 13-hole Bandon Preserve par-3 course, have five other courses on the list: No. 7 Sand Hills (Nebraska); No. 15 Friar’s Head (New York); No. 52 Old Sandwich (Massachusetts), No. 77 Streamsong Red (Florida) and No. 91 Sand Valley (Wisconsin).

Tom Doak, who designed Pacific Dunes and teamed with Jim Urbina to design Old Macdonald, has four other courses on the list: No. 34 Ballyneal (Colorado), No. 48 Rock Creek Cattle Company (Montana), No. 95 Streamsong Blue (Florida) and No. 97 Sebonack (New York), with Jack Nicklaus.

And David McLay Kidd, who designed Bandon Dunes, the resort’s first course, has three others on the list: No. 61 Gamble Wands (Washington), No. 94 Nanea (Hawaii), no.

96 Sand Valley Mammoth Dunes (Wisconsin).

Also prominent on the list are Charles Blair Macdonald, the inspiration for Old Macdonald (which features mostly holes inspired by his great golf courses around the world) and his pupil Seth Raynor.

Macdonald is on the list at No. 4 National Golf Links of America; No. 14 Chicago Golf Club, with Raynor; No. 36 Sleepy Hollow (New York), with Raynor and A.W. Tillinghast; No. 56 Piping Rock (New York); No. 62 The Creek (New York), with Raynor; and No. 78 St. Louis.

Raynor is on the list with No. 9 Fishers Island (New York), No. 24 Shoreacres (Illinois), No. 26 Camargo (Ohio), No. 47 Yeamans Hall (South Carolina) and No. 85 Monterey Peninsula (California).

Tillinghast is on the list a total of 11 times, including No. 15 Winged Foot (West), No. 21 San Francis-

GolfersandspectatorsmaketheirwaypasttheghosttreeatOldMacdonaldduringthe2019U.S.Amateur Four-BallChampionshipatBandonDunesGolfResort.Thecourseisranked66thbestbyGolf.com. co, No. 23 Somerset Hills (New Jersey), No. 30 Bethpage Black (New York), No. 39 Quaker Ridge (New York), No. 46 Winged Foot (New York), No. 69 Baltusrol (Lower) (New Jersey), No. 74 Ridgewood (New Jersey), No. 75 Baltimore, No. 84 Newport (Rhode Island), No. 99 Baltusrol (Upper) (New Jersey).

Donald Ross also is on the list 11 times, with No. 11 Pinehurst No. 2 (North Carolina), No. 20 Seminole (Florida), No. 33 Inverness

(Ohio), No. 35 Oakland Hills (Michigan), No. 40 Oak Hill (New York), No. 57 Plainfield (New Jersey), No. 64 Essex (Massachusetts), No. 86 Glen Falls (New York), No. 89 Aronimink (Pennsylvania), No. 90 Mountain Ridge (New Jersey), No. 92 Pinehurst No. 4.

Famed Alistair MacKenzie has seven courses on the list: No. 2 Cypress Point, No. 6 Augusta National, No. 16 Crystal Downs (Michigan), no.

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of San Francisco, No. 55 Valley Club of Montecito (California), No. 59 Pasatiempo (California) and No. 93 Palmetto (South Carolina).

And Pete Dye has six courses on the list: No. 31 Kiawah Island (South Carolina), No. 42 The Golf Club (Ohio), No. 45 TPC Sawgrass (Florida), No. 49 Whistling Straits (Wisconsin), No. 63 Honors Course (Tennessee), and No. 73 Harbour Town (South Carolina), with Nicklaus.

to match play.

They will get a chance to advance to match play again next May 22-26 when the tournament is held at Chambers Bay in Washington.

They teamed for an 8-under 63 in the qualifier, sharing top honors with Sean Kato of Washington and Jackson Lake of California.

Crawford and Rei each had four birdies, each on different holes.

Crawford also participated in the inaugural

Four-Ball Championship several years ago with partner Tim Tucker, now the caddie for rising PGA star Bryson DeChambeau.

In that tournament, in 2015, they made the cut to match play, but lost their first match.

Former Marshfield standout Jordan Sweet just missed advancing to the championship. He and partner Adam Harrington, who both live in Portland, shot a 7-under 64, the same score as JC Riter and Blake Seabaugh, also of

the Portland area. Sweet and Harrington are the first alternates for the championship.

Several other pairs of Bandon Dunes caddies also participated in the event.

Scott Curry and Cody Curteman finished at 6-under. Donald Hiebing and Daniel Kitayama finished at 5-under. Robert Galli and Andrew Kimbell finished at 1-under. Brandon Skytta and Cody Stoffel finished at 2-over. And Bryan Church and Michael Lynch were at 5-over.

Caddies qualify for USGA championship Bandon Dunes caddies Kyle Crawford and Kevin Rei are headed back to the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship after tying for medalist honors in a recent qualifier at Lake Oswego Country Club.

Crawford and Rei played in the championship at Bandon Dunes in 2019, just missing the cut

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Bandon Police logs

Photos courtesy of Mary Schamehorn collection

The busy Bandon boat docks in the mid-1960s, when the fishing industry was thriving.

AS I SEE IT Mary Schamehorn

Fishing prosperity in the 1960s

The first picture I am sharing was taken around the mid l960s when the fishing fleet had grown to 50 boats. An article on the front page of the Aug. 4, 1966, Western World told the story.

“Fishing activity in the Port of Bandon has definitely been on the increase during the past two weeks, reports Graydon Stinnett, owner of Bandon Seafood Market.

“From an average of 21 fishing boats per day in July, mid-week count yesterday indicated 50 boats, and this number is apt to be raised by five or more per day, while the present season is in progress, said Stinnett.

“Attracting a large number of California fishermen, Stinnett is now working at a peak capacity, with more than 22 employees busily processing an estimated 15,000 pounds of salmon per week. He said that his top was on July 27, when 9,000 pounds were unloaded from 15 vessels, processed and shipped from the local business. “ ‘We could increase our production 100 percent right now, if it were not for our lack of ice facilities,’ Stinnett said. But to justify the investment of the ice-making equipment, he would have to be certain that the bar and jetty conditions would allow year-round production.

“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently making a study of the facilities of the Port of Bandon to ascertain the economic feasibility of spending nearly five million dollars to bring the Bandon harbor up to year-round use, so necessary to maintaining an expanded seafood processing plant here.”

The second photo of Queen Anne Cottage on the Beach (note its proximity to Face Rock) is a post card, probably from the 1920s.

An article in the Dec. 20, 1945, Western World provides some history.

“A deal was closed this week whereby Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Peters, recently of Portland, became owners of the Queen Anne resort property on Bandon beach. This desirable location has a three-tenant apartment at present, and formerly had six beautiful cottages overlooking Bandon’s picturesque beach. It also had the original Queen Anne Cottage (pictured) built there about 70 years ago by Mr. Nichols.

“The ‘Queen Anne’ was owned by the Rasmussen Brothers, Chris and Nels, during Bandon’s prosperous growing years, and was later purchased by A.P. Sweet and then by W.J. Sweet.

“A tea room, with plate glass windows on the south and west, was added to the old cottage, and a popular eating place, known as the Queen Anne Tea Room, was operated by Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Jarman. Three tourist cottages were also run by the Jarmans.

“In 1929, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Sweet added three more cottages and for eight years ran the business themselves and the Queen Anne because popular not only along the West Coast, but was known all over the U.S. All but the present apartments was destroyed in the Bandon Fire, Sept. 26, 1936.

“The new owners plan to build a house on the old Queen Anne site and later may develop the place as a modern cottage resort.

“The Peters also are interested in the local cranberry business. Mr. Peters became a partner with Lou Wright who recently bought the Walter Cox home south of Bandon on the Coast highway. They have about seven acres of berries east

Queen Anne Cottage, in a post card likely from the 1920s. of the Cox home near the junction of the Bandon Beach Road. Mr. Wright is a musician and instructor at the Langlois school band.”

Update: the three cottages that did not burn in the fire remain today, and are owned by Alex Linke. Mr. Wright later served as the long-time band director for the Bandon School District. Lou Wright and his wife Alice also owned Wright’s Myrtlewood at Beach Junction, now the home of Kimberly’s Book Nook.

The third picture was taken in July of 1966 of the club champions at Bandon’s Westmost Golf Course. The picture was taken by me in front of the massive stone fireplace in the clubhouse during a social event. Club champion was Ray Baird (center) and runner-up was Bill Burgher, left. Joe Turner, right, was runner-up in the third flight. Not pictured was Bill Hopson, who was first-flight champion.

After printing out the photo, I realized that the two watercolor paintings on the wall behind the fireplace were painted by my grandmother, Grace Felsheim, who did not start painting until she was 65.

I was given a tour of the new staff/caddie housing units at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort this week by Katy (Vierck) Gonzales, resident staff housing manager. At present they have sited 10 of the tiny-house, one-bedroom units, but plans are to have 30 of them on site. They are beautiful and extremely functional, but best of all are providing a much-needed amenity for people who work at the resort.

One only needs to look at the price of homes being sold in the Bandon area to know that this is definitely a seller’s market and we are in dire need of additional work-force housing. *** One of the perks of being a member of the Bandon Historical Society is receiving its publication, “The Bandon Light,” which comes out three or four times a year. Their most recent publication was a special Veterans Day issue, sponsored by Bain Insurance, and designed and laid out by museum board member Jim Proehl.

The feature article is titled “One POW’s Story: As remembered by Carol Tucker Acklin,” which told the story of the capture of Carol’s uncle, Stan Tucker, brother of her father Howard. It is a riveting read.

The eight-page publication also included a letter from the late Don Goddard, dated May 9, 1945, from Germany, written to his parents and shared by his daughter, Nancy Goddard Murphy, a member of the

Winners from the Club Championship at Bandon’s Westmost Golf Course in 1966. museum board.

The special edition included photos of a selection of Bandon High School graduates who served, including Class of ‘15, Raymond Geisendorfer; Class of ‘28, Master Sergeant Chet Campbell; Class of ‘40, Eugene Stearns (my cousin); Class of ‘41, Louis Felsheim (my uncle); Class of ‘42, Edgar Lowe Capps; Class of ‘51, Bill Domenighini; Class of ‘57, Wayne Campbell; Class of ‘64, Tom Goss; Class of ‘66, Donnie Goddard; Class of ‘84, Mark Handsaker, and Class of ‘86, Jess Crabtree.

If you’re not already a Historical Society member, you may want to subscribe. Dues are $15 a year for an individual, $25 for a family, $35 for a business, or $250 for a life membership. Checks can be made out to BHS and sent to Bandon Historical Society, PO Box 737, Bandon. *** I got up extremely early (for me) Thursday so I could head out to the City Park for the free flu shot, being given by employees of the Southern Coos Health District. This is a wonderful public service that the district has been doing for many years.

The gal administering my shot was long-time RN Debbie Allen, who told me this would be her last flu shot clinic as she is retiring in April .... after more than 41 years working for the local health district.

And that included 20 years at the former hospital, which was located on the hill overlooking the lighthouse.

Surely this must be some sort of a record. What a wonderful achievement! *** Speaking of hospitals, I saw on

the news that 14 employees of the Lower Umpqua Health District in Reedsport walked off the job last week, including the CEO, and I believe the CFO and possibly the DNS. I had heard earlier in the day that five employees had quit, but I had no idea it was 14 until I saw it on TV that night. A member of the hospital board was interviewed and said it would not impact the hospital. It makes me wonder how the loss of 14 employees would not impact the hospital; if that is true, they must have been way overstaffed. At any rate it will be interesting to see what was behind this mass exodus. *** After my note about Steve Miller, he sent me a nice email, with a few points, which I think are worth sharing with my readers since Perdue Pharma has been in the news so much lately.

All purported actions at the company included in the felony pleas occurred prior to Miller’s arrival as Chairman in mid-2018.

Shortly after he arrived, he created a new independent Board of Directors with no participation by any of the Sackler family.

“Settlement with the Department of Justice was an essential step, but not the final step, toward a full resolution of our case and in which we will create a new ‘Public Benefit Corporation’ dedicated to assisting communities and victims of the opioid epidemic and with zero connection of any kind with the Sacklers,” Miller said.

On a personal note, he also wished me good luck in my election.

Nov. 5 6:19 a.m. Disturbance in 1500 block Harvard Street SE 12:07 p.m. Traffic hazard on U.S. Highway 101 2:50 p.m. Deceased subject in 1100 block Fahy Avenue NE 11:45 p.m. Disturbance in 5300 block Beach Loop Road Nov. 4 8:41 a.m. Alarm in 700 block Caroline Street 11:03 a.m. Deceased subject on 12th Street SE 6:37 p.m. Animanl at large in 55000 block Bates Road 7:41 p.m. Criminal trespass in 200 block Second Street SE Nov. 3 9:27 a.m. Disturbance in 87000 block Boak Lane 1:51 p.m. Indecent exposure at June Avenue SE and Second Street SE Nov. 2 9:46 a.m. Theft in 800 block of Franklin Avenue 6:25 p.m. Disorderly conduct in 700 block of Third Street SE 3:42 p.m. Harassment at Second Street SE and Highway 42 South 7:32 p.m. Disorderly conduct in 100 block of Michigan Avenue SE Nov. 1 7 a.m. Criminal mischief at 700 block of 12th Street SW 11:05 a.m. Criminal mischief in 800 block of 12th Street SW 1:23 p.m. Suspicious conditions in 200 block of Second Street SE 2:03 p.m. Harassment in 1200 block of June Avenue SE 2:33 p.m. Suspicious conditions in 900 block of 11th Street SE 3:51 p.m. Disturbance in 100 block of June Avenue SE Oct. 31 9:55 a.m. Theft in 800 block of 12th Street SW 11:49 a.m. Theft in 100 block of 10th Street SE 12:49 p.m. Theft in 86000 block of New Lake Lane 1:25 p.m. Suspicious conditions in 400 block of Fifth Street SE 3:46 p.m. Accident in 100 block of 10th Street SE 6:06 p.m. Criminal trespass in 1100 block of Fourth Street NE Oct. 29 5:44 p.m. Criminal trespass in 2400 block of Beachloop Drive 5:48 p.m. Accident at city park 7:47 p.m. Suspicious subject in 1000 block of Franklin Avenue SW

Preppers meet Nov. 14 in Coos Bay The World The Southwestern Oregon Preppers will meet on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mingus Park in Coos Bay. The noon meeting will be held in the big gazebo.

Participants are encouraged to dress warm and bring a chair.

The main topic for the meeting will be “The election is over, now what?”

Southwestern Oregon Preppers meetings always start with a question-and-answer period before the main topic so everyone in attendance gets a chance to participate.

The meeting is free and provides a chance to meet fellow preppers in the Southwestern Oregon counties and to exchange information and ideas.

The group feels it is important for people to understand they will be on their own in the event of a disaster and should not depend on receiving outside help.

For more information or to join the group, visit the Southwestern Oregon Preppers Facebook page or meetup.com.

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Coos Choice Construction CCB 230048 New and renovations Roofs, siding & windows 541-252-0960 ------------------------------------------DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON IN YOUR PUMPHOUSE?

HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED, Start today. Part-Time. Reliability a must. Will train. Apply in person Windermere on the Beach, 3250 Beach Loop, Bandon. 541-347-3710

Have Jim Burgett Pumps & Filters check it out.

Call 541-404-8300, 541-3472211. CCB #70328.

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Gutter cleaning/adjustment Painting/ caulking/ trim replacement and much more.

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Licensed & insured. CCB# 226060 Call Al, 541-661-5327.

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Home has 2 bdrm’s 2 bath, open living area. Fenced yard.

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MLS# 20088871 $341,000 CENTURY 21 Best Realty, Inc. 325 2nd St SE, Bandon 541-347-9431 Realtors Licensed in Oregon ---------------------------------------------COASTAL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Have you been thinking of selling or purchasing real estate?

Then do the “sensible” thing and contact an experienced, professional Realtor. Call Principal Broker, Dan Cirigliano at 541.297.2427.

Thirty plus successful years of realistically listing and Selling Real Estate along the pristine Oregon Coast.

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the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Coffey, P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459.

Dated and first published October 31, 2020.

Mark Charles Cossette, Personal Representative Published: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, & 14, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:300400)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of ELLEN RUTH NIEDERER, Deceased No. 20PB07328 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WILLIAM F. OTIS filed a Affidavit of Claiming Successor of Small Estate of Testate Estate in the estate of ELLEN RUTH NIEDERER. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 24th day of October, 2020 /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 Published: Oct. 24, 31, & Nov. 7, 2020 The World (ID:299642)

Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, prior to the hearing and will be considered at the time of the hearing. Additional information pertaining to this application or its review may be obtained by contacting Randy Dixon, Operations Administrator, at (541) 269-1181 extension 2201.

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Yard Work PATRICK MYERS TREE SERVICE. Certified arborist, 50 yrs. exp. Free estimates. 541-3479124 or 541-290-7530. Lic. #116632. Stump grinding, hazardous removal, pruning hedges and brush clipping. Serving Bandon area since 1995.

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541-888-3424.

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Now is the time to clear that Gorse! Big Foot Stump Grinding LLC does Gorse and Brush Clearing. Stump Grinding,Tractor Services, Landscape Maint. We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

LCB#9933 Serving Bandon and Surrounding Areas, Find us on fb.

Big Foot Stump Grinding LLC (541) 366-1036 ------------------------------------------WINTER PROJECTS? Rodriguez Gardening & Maintenance has you covered. From lawn mowing, brush clearing, hauling, trimming, edging, pruning, weed control & more! Just give us a call for an estimate at (541)2603553 or (541)260-4478.

Licensed (#8318) & insured!

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Lost & Found Lost Reward Offered. Large container of roadside emergency materials at 11th St & Hwy 101.

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Dragonfly Farm & Nursery offers the largest selection of plants on the south coast. Growing supplies, unique gift-able items, pottery, wind chimes & more!

Open daily 10-4. 12 miles south of Bandon off HWY 101. Google us! Or call 541-844-5559.

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BANDON MINI-STORAGE. Temp. controlled; RV & boat storage.

50317 Hwy. 101 South. 541-3471190.

BANDON E-Z STORAGE. Affordable plus Boat/RV. 370 11th St. SE, 541-347-9629.

BANDON MINI-STORAGE, temp controlled, 88371 Hwy. 42S, 541347-5040.

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Your local real estate 'one stop' shop! Full service and established real estate brokerage with 5 licensed Realtors happy to help you. 25 yr. experienced property manager to manage your investments, big or small.

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Pacific Coast Medical Park Suite E: 576 SQ $1150. Lrg medical room that can be used for surgery or radiology. 2 Exam rooms. ADA restrooms, extra storage, reception area. Easy access to the elevator. All utilities incl.

Newer medical facility. 1-year lease negotiable.

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South Coast ESD is now hiring multiple positions. Apply at www.scesd.k12.or.us/careers.

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HANDYPERSON WANTED, Start today. Reliability a must.

Must be able to work on ladders. Apply in person, Windermere on the Beach, 3250 Beach Loop, Bandon. 541347-3710

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54243 Brittney Dr. Priced to Sell: $385K.

Brand new Custom construction Established Bandon Heights subdivision Gorgeous old school Beach cottage.

Home has 2 bdrm's 2 bath, open living area.

Fenced yard.Lots of landscaping. MLS# 20088871 $341,000CENTURY 21 Best Realty, Inc.325 2nd St SE, Bandon541-347-9431Realtors Licensed in Oregon

BALTIMORE CENTRE Mail & Ship FedEx UPS Postal Compare for best rates Copies, Fax, Scan - Notary - Laser Engraving/ Vinyl Graphics Banners/ Signs/ Biz Cards 1130 Baltimore Ave. SE, Bandon 541-347-5351 -------------------------------------------

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY David L. Davis Real Estate is celebrating 50 years of business in Bandon.

Complimentary property valuations. Expert advice.

Thorough market knowledge, 1000’s of transactions. Drop by and see Keeli or Fred Gernandt, 1110 Alabama SE, next to Umpqua Bank 541 290 9444.

Everything is Selling! It is a "SELLERS MARKET" Call today, the buyers are here!.

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We will not knowing accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Call Fred Gernandt, Broker, 541-290-9444. D L Davis Real Estate.

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Legal Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: REX RAY RING, SR., Decedent. Case No.: 20PB07124 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark Charles Cossette has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 1006, North Bend, Oregon 97459, within four months after

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of HAROLD C. BROWN, Deceased.

Case No. 20PB07228 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

DATED and first published this 31st day of October, 2020.

James E. Anderson Personal Representative Published: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, & 14, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:300402) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA MAY STALLCUP MILLER, Deceased.

Case No. 20PB07423 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Paula Bechtold Laird has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, P.O. Box 865, North Bend, OR 97459, before November 16, 2020, or from the court Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, after Novemeber 16, 2020, the personal representitve , or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 Date of first publication: October 31, 2020.

Published: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, & 13, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID: 300298) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of LAVINA KATHLEEN BRADLEY, Deceased No. 20PB07265 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KAREN KATHLEEN KOZLOV filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of LAVINA KATHLEEN BRADLEY. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned, STEPHEN H. MILLER, PO BOX 5, REEDSPORT, OR 97467, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney, STEPHEN H. MILLER. Date of first publication: 24th day of October, 2020 /s/ Stephen H. Miller, OSB #691189 Published: Oct. 24, 31, & Nov. 7, 2020 The World (ID:299664)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of: SHIRLEY LOUISE AGUIRRE, Deceased. Case No. 20PB02438 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Perri Rask has been appointed personal representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative c/o Robert Cole Tozer, Attorney at Law, 975 Oak St., Suite 615, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 345-0795, within four months of the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the personal representative’s attorney, Robert Cole Tozer.

DATED and first published October 24, 2020.

Personal Representative /s/ Perri Rask Published: Oct. 24, 31, & Nov. 7, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:299866) NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS TARQUIN SHAWN WAGGONER has been appointed Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF EAINO ARTHOR PAJARI, Deceased, by the Circuit Court, State of Oregon, Coos County, under Case Number 20PB06006. All persons having a claim against the estate must present the claim within four months of the first publication date of this notice to Brinich & Bertalan, LLP, at 250 NW Franklin Ave, Ste 101, Bend, Oregon 97703, Attn: Lisa N. Bertalan, or they may be barred.

Additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative or the following-named attorney for the Personal Representative.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 31, 2020.

BRINICH & BERTALAN, LLP 250 NW FRANKLIN AVE, STE 101 BEND, OR 97703 541-382-4980 Published: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, & 14, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:300112) ---------------------------------------NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing at the time and location noted below for the purpose of taking testimony on the matter of vacating a 30’ x 117’ undeveloped portion of Lockhart Avenue, located between S. 7th Street and S. 8th Street, found in Section 34, Township 25, Range 13 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, filed on October 6, 2020, by Above All Property Management, LLC. The City Council will consider the proposal at a public hearing which will occur on December 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Detailed information pertaining to the conduct of the public hearing and submission of evidence is available upon request by contacting the Public Works Department. Written objections may be filed with the Public

The Exhibit (map showing the right of way vacation location) can be provided upon request.

Published: Nov. 7, 10, & 17, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:301343) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR JACKSON COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of TRYSON ISAKIAH MACHADO, A Child.

Case No. 20JU03614 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Timothy Machado 205 Sarah Lane Lakeside, OR 97449 IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE the Jackson County Court at 609 W 10th, Medford, Oregon 97501, on the 11th day of December, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to admit or deny the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM ON THE DATE AND AT THE TIME LISTED ABOVE. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, October 14, 2020. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Lane, County.

Date of First publication: October 24, 2020 Date of Last publication: November 7, 2020 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURT-ORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THIS SUMMONS OR ON A FUTURE DATE, and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

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IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Jackson Juvenile Department at 609 West 10th Street, Medford, OR 97501, phone number (541) 776-7171, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.

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Rodgers leads Packers over undermanned 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers took advantage of the undermanned San Francisco 49ers rather than sympathizing with the team that dominated his Green Bay Packers twice last season.

Rodgers threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns and the Packers overwhelmed the depleted 49ers 34-17 on Thursday night.

“They’re a different team on paper for sure,” Rodgers said. “They’ve had some tough injuries to some really key players, but no one’s feeling sorry for anybody in this league. That’s the way it goes. Nobody’s feeling sorry for us. We’re dealing with injuries.”

Rodgers connected on deep shots to Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and a short toss to Marcedes Lewis in the first half to get the Packers (6-2) out to a 21-3 lead over the Niners (4-5).

It was quite a reversal from the two meetings last season when San Francisco outscored Green Bay by a combined 50-0 in the first halves on the way to lopsided wins in the regular season and NFC title game.

The rematch looked nothing like those games in part because the Niners were missing almost all their key pieces from the game because of injuries and a positive coronavirus test for receiver Kendrick Bourne that also sidelined three of his teammates for “high risk” contacts.

That left San Francisco without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), All-Pro tight end George Kittle (foot), NFC title game star running back Raheem Mostert (ankle), receivers Deebo

All NFL games are on for this weekend Associated Press All NFL games are on for this weekend while teams deal with COVID-19 issues.

Depending on their situations, teams were either steering clear of or returning to their facilities Friday, one day after the Packers beat the 49ers even though both clubs were missing key players due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Cincinnati Bengals kept players away from their training facility after two unidentified players tested positive for COVID-19. Players have not been in the facility since Wednesday and will not return until next week because they are on a bye, though players had to remain in Cincinnati to be tested for the coronavirus daily.

The Atlanta Falcons canceled practice and worked virtually after a member of the football staff tested positive.

The Falcons said the move was “out of an abundance of caution” while contact tracing is used to determine if anyone else might have been exposed.

Atlanta hosts Denver on Sunday.

“The whole reason we’re doing it is to get guys to the game,” coach RaSamuel (hamstring) and Brandon Aiyuk (COVID-19 list), left tackle Trent Williams (COVID-19 list) and key defenders Nick Bosa (knee), Dee Ford (back) and Richard Sherman (calf).

heem Morris said. “We want to make sure we go through all the precautionary measures to play the game. Everybody wants to play the game. ” A Miami Dolphins assistant coach, also unidentified, tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined. It was the first coronavirus case involving the Dolphins since Aug. 19, but their regular-season schedule was changed because of outbreaks involving other teams.

They’re scheduled to play Sunday at Arizona.

The Chicago Bears activated starting right guard Germain Ifedi from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday.

Ifedi was placed on the list along with backup offensive tackle Jason Spriggs on Tuesday. Coach Matt Nagy said this week that Spriggs tested positive for the coronavirus and Ifedi was put on the list because of a close contact.

The Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday after another player tested positive. The team was cleared that night by the NFL to practice Friday.

Chicago plays at Tennessee on Sunday.

“We knew it was going to be a challenge,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said.

“We knew at the start of the week it would be a challenge. Losing those three guys yesterday would be a bigger challenge. I

still thought we could have a game. ... I know we could have done better.”

Rodgers and the Packers, who were missing three players on the COVID-19 list, took advantage of the opportunity.

Rodgers capped the opening drive with a 36-yard shot to Adams, who made an acrobatic catch over Emmanuel Moseley in the end zone for his league-leading eighth TD reception of the season.

Nick Mullens had an apparent TD throw to River Cracraft wiped out on replay for San Francisco and then threw an interception to Raven Greene after backup left tackle Justin Skule got beat for a pressure from Preston Smith.

That mistake led to Rodgers’ 1-yard throw to Lewis and the Packers took control when Valdes-Scantling got behind the defense for the 52-yard catch late in the first half.

“I know they were missing some creatures on both sides of the ball, but that’s one of the better defenses I think that we’ve played despite missing some of those guys,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said. “On offense it’s always difficult going against Kyle and that staff.”

Rodgers added a second TD pass to Valdes-Scantling and the rout was on.

Adams finished with 10 catches for 173 yards, making him the first Packers player with three 150-yard receiving games since Donald Driver in 2006.

“We’re definitely in a groove right now,” Adams said. “I don’t have much to say about it, I don’t want to sound conceited or nothing, sound bad, but obviously when you start getting in a rhythm like that, it does get a lot easier.”

Path to NASCAR title clear with Harvick out of the way AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kevin Harvick was a sure bet to make the NASCAR finale and likely close out one of the most dominant seasons of the decade.

Instead, he’s been eliminated and the hyped head-to-head matchup between Harvick and Denny Hamlin has been scrapped. For better or worse, NASCAR’s title-deciding format knocked the strongest team this season from contention for Sunday’s winner-take-all final four at Phoenix Raceway.

“I’m not going to view if we win it any different whether he was in or out,” Hamlin said Thursday.

No one denies Harvick deserved a chance at the title. He won a series-high nine times, had a whopping 20 top-five finishes and led nearly every statistical category this year. It was a back-and-forth between Harvick and Hamlin that most assumed would go down to the finale.

But Harvick had a poor third round of the playoffs and his season collapsed. He’s out of the way and Hamlin will race Chase Elliott, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano for the Cup Series championship.

It’s a much cleaner path to the title since Harvick is a nine-time winner at Phoenix, which is hosting NASCAR’s championship weekend for the first time.

Out of the mix for the title, he might still be in contention for the race win.

“They’ve got a chip on the shoulder and if they’ve got a fast car, they are going to give the guys in the

championship a whole lot of trouble,” said NBC Sports analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I think Harvick might hustle up in there and just not care.”

Hamlin, a seven-race winner this season, believes the champion has to win Sunday. But he also knows Harvick has nothing to lose.

“I still think I’m going to have to race him,” Hamlin said. “I would think they probably come loaded and ready to go out and show that they should be champions, right? I don’t expect him to waffle around and just kind of let all four of us go race for it.”

Hamlin has had conversations with Harvick and some of his Stewart-Haas Racing crew since Harvick’s dramatic elimination. Hamlin appreciates the season his rival has put together in the pandemic-altered season, when there was no practice or qualifying, and Harvick and crew were good every week with the car brought straight from the shop.

Harvick was so focused on winning a second Cup title that he homeschooled his 8-year-old to minimize health risks. The No. 4 team was locked in on the championship and everyone expected them at Phoenix.

“In my mind he was deserving of racing for a championship, but didn’t earn it because of the system,” Hamlin said. “I understand their pain.”

There’s a balance, though, in commiserating with Harvick and exulting over the opportunity ahead. Keselowski won a series-high six races in 2014 but didn’t make it to the final four that season, the year Harvick

won his only title.

Now Keselowski is in the championship round with a chance at his own second crown.

“It’s a helpless feeling. It’s a frustrating feeling. But it’s what the format is,” Keselowski said. “I do feel those sympathies for him. In a selfish way, I’m glad that I won’t have to compete against him.”

Logano raced his way into the finale as one of only two playoff drivers with a third-round victory along with Elliott. Since clinching his berth three weeks ago, his Team Penske crew has been focused on a plan for Phoenix and doesn’t much care about Harvick’s fate.

“I honestly as a competitor don’t have many feelings for others,” Logano said. “When I’m competing, it’s about my team.”

Elliott, racing in the final four for the first time in his career, has somewhat shielded himself from the dramatics of the season and focused only on his Hendrick Motorsports effort. He’s taken a break from social media over the closing months of the season and didn’t focus on Harvick’s season.

“For us to sit here and talk about others, or the other three guys in it, or who’s not in it, who somebody thinks the favorite is or isn’t, is just very unproductive in my eyes,” Elliott said. “I’m just really thinking about us, being selfish in a lot of ways this week, trying to put emphasis on the things that are going to make us go fast. Me ranking Kevin’s season is not one of them.”

NBA players approve plan to start season Dec. 22 Associated Press The National Basketball Players Association voted Thursday to support the notion of starting this coming season on Dec. 22, the date that the league has been targeting in its talks about how and when to get teams back on the floor for a planned 72-game season.

The vote, conducted by the NBPA’s board — which has a player rep from each team, entrusted to speak on behalf of his teammates — is just another part of a lengthy process. Among the primary matters still to be determined: how much escrow

will be taken from player salaries because of the shorter-than-usual season, and how the league and the players will navigate testing and other health and safety issues amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

All that has to be worked out before the plans for next season truly become official.

“Additional details remain to be negotiated and the NBPA is confident that the parties will reach agreement on these remaining issues relevant to the upcoming season,” the union said in a statement.

Talks between the NBA

Cora returning to Red Sox BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox will rehire Alex Cora as manager, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press, restoring him to the dugout less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal.

The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity on Friday because the sides were still finalizing terms of the agreement and the move was not

ready to be announced.

The decision came about a week after Cora finished serving a one-season suspension assessed by Commissioner Rob Manfred for Cora’s cheating while bench coach of the Houston Astros during their run to the World Series championship in 2017. Cora joined the Red Sox in November 2017 and led Boston to the 2018 World Series title after a franchise-record 108 regular-season wins.

and NBPA on those and other topics are continuing, though there is obvious urgency to finalize things.

The NBA draft is scheduled for Nov. 18 and the plan presented to players — and now approved by the team reps — calls for training camps to begin on Dec. 1.

Free agency would almost certainly have to be wedged between the draft and the start of those camps, the league year would have to open, trades would have to become permissible again and some players need to be presented with deadlines by which they will have to either accept or decline options for this coming season.

The NBA wanted the

Dec. 22 start date over a mid-January notion for many reasons, revenue being foremost among them.

A 72-game season, by league estimates, would allow for $500 million more in revenue than a season of no more than 60 games — the mid-January option — would have provided.

The Dec. 22 start also means that the NBA’s traditional Christmas schedule of games will be possible, something the league and its broadcast partners wanted. The season is also expected to conclude before the start of next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, meaning NBA player participation in those games remains possible.

Johnson set for final NASCAR race JENNA FRYER

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NASCAR’s nicest guy will run his final race this weekend and close a remarkable career that ranks among the best in history. The mark Jimmie Johnson has made off the track deserves equal celebration.

Johnson is widely recognized for his record-tying seven Cup Series titles and 83 victories. That on-track success gave him a platform to make an immeasurable impact on communities dear to his family.

The Jimmie Johnson Foundation to date has donated more than $12 million through a variety of programs and grants, many aimed toward K-12 public education. The generosity of Johnson and his wife, Chandra, has purchased technology, built playgrounds and outdoor learning centers, created wellness programs and much more.

A $52,000 grant given to Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord in 2017 was used to purchase 3D printers. When the pandemic began, the students used the printers to make 400 PPE face shields and mask extenders for healthcare workers. The school later received an order from Atrium Health for 2,000 more.

Loch Lomond Elementary School in Virginia in late 2019 won a $48,000 grant from Johnson for increased STEM activities. Among the items purchased were iPads and Chromebooks, technology it was able to loan to 150 students who could not access virtual learning during the pandemic.

Johnson has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and created the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Fit Fest, a community event designed to encourage outdoor activities for children via trail runs, mountain biking and a Spartan Kids Race.

“We knew in the beginning that children would be our focus but we wanted to keep it broad enough to help communities in need, as well,” Johnson told The Associated Press. “Chani has a love of the arts and has always had a watchful eye on arts-related programs. I have a watchful eye on the physical fitness projects. There are things that we look for, but we really try to give help where it is most needed.”

It started as a small gesture to help schools in California and Oklahoma, where Johnson and his wife grew up, and in North Carolina, their current home.

It has evolved into a multi-layered program that has awarded 134 grants, aided 131 different charities and completed nine technology makeovers.

Lori Kiesser of Inside the Outdoors, a science education field trip program, said an award her group received in 2016 transformed the program’s social media presence and created a partnership with the Fontana (California) Unified School District.

Kiesser noted her grandson, Brennan, attends a Title I school in Southern California where children struggle to envision future opportunities. The award from Johnson has made it so her grandson “has no trouble imagining himself as part of NASCAR, whether it is working for a team or being part of the next generation of fans.

“We saw the (award) and the partnership with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation as a pathway to ensuring that the young people Inside the Outdoors serves – no matter where they were from – could imagine any future that they dared to dream,” Kiesser said.

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Ducks expected to start Shough against Stanford ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press

It’s Tyler Shough’s show now.

Presumably.

The No. 12 Oregon Ducks open the season at home against Stanford on Saturday with a new quarterback after record-breaker Justin Herbert graduated to the NFL. Shough is embarking on his sophomore season after throwing for 144 yards and three touchdowns as Herbert’s backup last season.

Still, Ducks coach Mario Cristobal stopped short this week of labeling Shough the definitive starter against the Cardinal. He was listed as an “or” on the depth chart with Boston College transfer Anthony Brown.

And yes, Cristobal all but admitted it was gamesmanship.

“When you’re playing Game 1, opening game of the season, there’s no value to a team giving up every detail of what they’re doing. Respectfully, just decline to give out information on

who’s starting at certain positions because we’d rather let the opponent figure that out, quite honestly,” Cristobal said. “Some of that stuff you know already who’s playing or who’s serving in a backup role or reserve role but that’s going to be our philosophy with that up until Game 1.”

With Herbert at quarterback, the Ducks went 12-2 last season, capping it off with a 28-27 victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl.

Stanford struggled last season, going 4-8 overall and 3-6 in Pac-12 play and missing out on a bowl berth for the first time since 2008.

Stanford free safety Malik Antoine said whoever is under center for Oregon makes no difference to the Cardinal, who are anxious for a new chapter.

“It’s always hard to scout guys, so I wouldn’t put it as an advantage or disadvantage. For us, personally, as a defensive unit we’re just going to come out there and execute our defense regardless who we see out there.”

STANFORD’S QB: Quarterback Davis Mills isn’t new to Stanford by any means, but he comes into this season as the No. 1 QB after K.J. Costello went to Mississippi State to play under former Washington State coach Mike Leach.

Mills started six games last season when Costello was dealing with injuries, and set a school record with 504 passing yards against the Cougars.

“Everyone’s ready to play,” Mills said. “We’ve waited a long time for this. With all the stuff that happened this offseason it’s kind of bittersweet to finally get to this moment. I think everyone on the team’s prepared. We had a good last couple of weeks of practice.”

QUIET AUTZEN: Without fans in attendance, Mills is optimistic about a far quieter Autzen Stadium helping the young Stanford players feel more comfortable going into a hostile environment.

“That is kind of a blessing going up there and just being

able to communicate all of our calls, not really having to come up with those hand signals or silent cadences. Hopefully it will calm down a bunch of our young guys,” said Mills, who called Autzen’s decibel level “crazy.”

It’s going to be a bit eerie for the Ducks.

“It’s just up to the players, you know, to bring our own energy, your own juice,” Oregon running back CJ Verdell said. “Fans definitely add the atmosphere to it, but at the end of the day we’re going there to go out there on the field and play football.”

MOMENT OF REFLECTION?: Cristobal was excited about opening the season but said he learned a bit about himself during the long layoff.

“When you have something like this and all of a sudden it just stops, it’s taken away — and for the right reasons, we’re all going through something in the country right now and we get it — but it’s very difficult because you just identify with it at this time of year. It consumes

your entire existence and all of a sudden it helped me realize what a boring human being I actually am,” he joked.

OUT: Cristobal did not list any injuries or absences for the Ducks, but Stanford coach David Shaw said he expected three players to be out this weekend: linebackers Gabe Reid and Tangaloa Kaufusi and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly. Thunder Keck would likely make his first career start replacing Reid after receiving a scholarship last week.

“He’s had an outstanding camp. He’s been a really good special teams player for us,” Shaw said, noting he will mix and match at the linebacker positions.

RECENT HISTORY: Stanford has won the last two meetings at Autzen, most recently, a wild come-from-behind overtime victory in 2018. Stanford rallied from a 24-7 halftime deficit to win 38-31. Oregon won last season’s meeting 21-6 in Palo Alto.

Beavers open against Cougars and their new coach ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press

Washington State officially bids goodbye to the Air Raid and ushers in the run-and-shoot when the Cougars open the season at Oregon State on Saturday night.

Mike Leach, who saw success with his Air Raid in Pullman, has moved on to Mississippi State, paving the way for Nick Rolovich to install his own offense.

“We’re definitely focused on that scheme more than anything on that offense,” Oregon State coach Jonathan Smith said. “It’s a tough one to defend. It can move the ball in a lot of ways, spreading people out. They’re willingly running the ball, too, so it’s not 100% pass.”

Rolovich, tasked with replacing national passing leader Anthony Gordon, settled on freshman Jayden de Laura to start at quarterback. De Laura is just the third true freshman in the modern era to start a game for the Cougars, joining Jeff Tuel and Drew Bledsoe.

De Laura won a three-way battle with redshirt sophomore Cammon Cooper and redshirt freshman Gunner Cruz.

He had the edge because of his experience with the run-and-shoot – an offense he mastered while going undefeated and winning two state championships at Saint Louis, a private Catholic school in Honolulu. Others who have come through the Saint Louis program include Miami Dolphins starter Tua Tagovailoa, Las Vegas Raiders backup Marcus Mariota, former NCAA career passing leader Timmy Chang and ex-Washington State star Jason Gesser.

“Came in obviously with a history in the family of the offense,” Rolovich said.

“But he came in, just put in the work, thought he was productive and consistent and was going to give us the best chance to move the ball this Saturday.”

On Oregon State’s side, Tristan Gebbia

USC, Arizona State kick off early LOS ANGELES (AP) — In any other college football season, a kickoff shortly after 9 a.m. Pacific time in the venerable Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum probably would be a bizarre, contentious event inviting serious discussions about the sanctity of the game and the fan experience being bent to television’s desires.

At the start of this particular Pac-12 season, weird is relative.

Breakfast ball comes to downtown Los Angeles on Saturday in the conference’s long-delayed season opener pitting No. 20 Southern California against Arizona State. With no fans in the stands and a conference hungry to showcase its skills to a national television audience, this bright-andearly start to game day seems almost appropriately strange.

It can be tough to get a regular college student out of bed with the sunrise, but the Trojans and the Sun Devils both say they welcome this wakeup call.

“When we were in Pop Warner, shoot, we were playing at 9 a.m. all the time,” USC quarterback Kedon Slovis said. “So obviously it’s something we haven’t done in a while, but it’s nothing that we’ve never done. Just getting more sleep and getting yourself used to waking up early, that’s pretty much all you can do.”

Trojans receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agrees: “I think it’s just another day. I will take over now that Jake Luton has moved on to the NFL. The Beavers surprised many by going 5-7 overall and 4-5 in the conference last season in a three-way tie for second place in the North Division.

don’t see all the hype around it. I can play anytime once I’m up, so it’s just an earlier game for me. It’s nothing too crazy.”

The TV audience could get a treat in this matchup, which pits the conference’s top two returning quarterbacks.

Slovis is looking to build on one of the best freshman seasons by a passer in Pac-12 history, while ASU sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels is held in similarly high regard.

Both teams are cautiously confident that the early start — the earliest in USC’s records going back to the early 1950s — won’t affect their effort. Arizona State coach Herm Edwards will wake up his players at 4:45 a.m. on game day.

“We’ve always practiced in the morning, but that’s practice,” Edwards said. “We’ve never played a live game.

There’s a different feeling when you’re playing a game, right? It’s the first time I’ve ever played a game at 9:00 or 10:00 in the morning. Players as well, so for both teams it will be interesting.

“How does it start with a stadium that’s not going to be full by any stretch of the imagination, as we know?”

Edwards added. “Who’s going to bring the energy, and does it take a quarter for both teams to get started? I don’t know, I really don’t know. What’s the pace of the game that early in the morning? I wish I could tell you. but I don’t know.”

Washington State went 6-7 overall and 3-6 in the Pac-12, with a 31-21 loss to Air Force in the Cheez-It Bowl.

BOUNCING BACK: Jermar Jefferson ran for a school-record 1,380 yards in 2018 and was named the Pac-12’s Fresh-

man of the Year. But he was hampered by injuries last season, though he still managed 685 rushing yards and eight TDs. “I’d probably say getting more carries out of the backfield, getting more receiving catches, and seeing what I can do in the open field,” Jefferson said about his goals this season.

RETURN OF THE MAX: Washington State running back Max Borghi could see his role expanded under Rolovich, and he already had a big role in the Cougars’ offense.

Last season, Borghi collected 1,435 all-purpose yards and 16 total touchdowns, second-most in the league. He rushed for 817 yards and 11 touchdowns while also catching a team-high 86 passes for 597 yards and five scores, and he was the only Power 5 player with as many yards in both categories.

Borghi was named to the preseason All-Pac-12 team Thursday at running back and all-purpose player, the only player to make the first team in two categories.

HONORING BRYCE: The Cougars will not use No. 26 as a jersey number this season to honor Bryce Beekman, a starting defensive back who was found dead in his apartment in March from acute intoxication.

“We believe he’s still with us and will have an effect on how we move forward this season. Hopefully, it’s a tribute to him and his family,” Rolovich said.

Washington State is just two years removed from the suicide of quarterback Tyler Hilinski in January 2018.

RECENT HISTORY: When the two teams met last season in Pullman, the Cougars pulled off a 54-53 victory despite Oregon State’s 29 fourth-quarter points.

The Beavers had 601 total yards on offense.

Overall, Washington State has a sixgame winning streak in the series. The Beavers haven’t beat the Cougars at home since 2012.

Cal-Washington game canceled after player’s positive test Associated Press The season opener scheduled for Saturday between California and Washington was canceled following a request from the Golden Bears due to a positive coronavirus test for one of their players.

The cancellation was a big blow for the Pac-12 as the conference prepares to kick off a seven-game football slate after league programs had watched other teams around the country playing for weeks.

California doesn’t have the minimum number of scholarship players available for the game as a result of the positive test and the need for other players to isolate under contact tracing protocols, the Pac-12 said in a statement Thursday.

Pac-12 guidelines require at least 53 scholarship players to be available for a game to be played.

The conference said the game would be declared a no-contest.

“It is very disappointing

that we will not be opening our 2020 season this Saturday night against Washington,” Cal coach Justin Wilcox said. “My heart goes out first and foremost to all of our players who have been through so much since the pandemic began and worked so hard under difficult circumstances to prepare themselves to play. They have done so well following the protocols that have been put in place, but as we are finding out first-hand, playing football during 2020 is a fragile situation.”

About an hour before the announcement from the conference, Washington coach Jimmy Lake said his team was still preparing as if the game would be played.

“Our students, coaches and staff have put in an incredible amount of hard work to get to this point and we are deeply disappointed they won’t have the opportunity to compete Saturday in Berkeley,” Washington athletic director Jennifer Cohen said in a statement.

Wilcox had said Wednes-

day night that the game was in jeopardy because of the large number of players needing contact tracing. The school said the player with a positive test is asymptomatic. He took his regular daily antigen test and then a supplemental PCR test, which also showed a positive result. This marked the first positive test on Cal’s football team since practices began last month.

Wilcox and athletic director Jim Knowlton determined the Bears couldn’t field a competitive team.

“The health and well-being of our student-athletes is always at the forefront of our decision-making,” Knowlton said. “We have been diligent in the development and execution of our return-to-play plan, and our goal all along has been to provide a safe environment and to mitigate risk as much as possible.”

The Washington-Cal game marks the seventh FBS game this week and the 44th since Aug. 26 to be postponed or canceled.

“You feel for any

and every team that has lost a game or multiple games this year because it could be you have one or two individuals that do something wrong that cost everybody else, but more than likely it just happens,” said Stanford coach David Shaw, whose Cardinal play at Oregon on Saturday to start the season.

The service academy game between Air Force and Army scheduled for Saturday in West Point, New York, was also postponed Thursday due to an increase in COVID-19 cases at the Air Force Academy and the surrounding community in Colorado.

The schools are working to reschedule the game.

Air Force can regain possession of the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy should it beat Army. The Falcons began the annual round-robin competition between the service academies with a 40-7 win over Navy on Oct. 3. The winning academy goes to the White House to receive the trophy from the president.

National TV Sports Listings Today

College Football — Michigan at Indiana, 9 a.m., Fox Sports 1; Arizona State at USC, 9 a.m., Fox; West Virginia at Texas, 9 a.m., ABC; North Carolina at Duke, 9 a.m., ESPN2; Michigan State at Iowa, 9 a.m., ESPN; Arkansas State at Louisiana, 9 a.m., ESPNU; Florida at Georgia, 12:30 p.m., CBS; Houston at Cincinnati, 12:30 p.m., ABC; Kansas at Oklahoma, 12:30 p.m., ESPN; Texas Tech at TCU, 12:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Fresno State at UNLV, 12:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network; Arizona at Utah, 12:30 p.m., ESPN2; Oklahoma State at Kansas, 1 p.m., Fox; Texas A&M at South Carolina, 4 p.m., ESPN; Baylor at Iowa State, 4: p.m., Fox Sports 1; UCLA at Colorado, 4 p.m., ESPN2; Clemson at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m., NBC; Stanford at Oregon, 4:30 p.m., ABC; South Alabama at Coastal Carolina, 5 p.m., ESPNU; Washington State at Oregon State, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Auto Racing — NASCAR Xfinity Series Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200, 2 p.m., NBC Sports Network.

Golf — PGA Tour Houston Open, 10 a.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship, 1 p.m., Golf Channel.

Sunday, Nov. 8

NFL Football — Seattle at Buffalo, 10 a.m., Fox; Baltimore at Indianapolis, 10 a.m., CBS; Pittsburgh at Dallas, 1:25 p.m., CBS; New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 5:20 p.m., NBC. Auto Racing — NASCAR Cup Series Championship, noon, NBC. Golf — PGA Tour Houston Open, 10 a.m., Golf Channel; PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Championship, 1 p.m., Golf Channel.

Monday, Nov. 9

NFL Football — New England at New York Jets, 5:15 p.m., ESPN. Tuesday, Nov. 10 College Football — Kent State at

Bowling Green, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2; Miami Ohio at Buffalo, 5 p.m., ESPN.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

College Football — Toledo at Western Michigan, 5 p.m., ESPN; Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, 5 p.m., ESPNU.

Thursday, Nov. 12

Golf — The Masters, 10 a.m., ESPN. NFL Football — Indianapolis at Tennessee, 5:20 p.m., Fox. College Football — Colorado State at Boise State, 5 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Friday, Nov. 13

Golf — The Masters, 10 a.m., ESPN. College Football — Iowa at Minnesota, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1; East Carolina at Cincinnati, 4:30 p.m., ESPN; Utah at UCLA, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Swimming — Toyota U.S> Open, 7 a.m., NBC Sports Network.

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New Lucy Dick sculpture celebrates heritage Florence artist created tribute to Chetco elder unveiled recently in Brookings LINDA PINKHAM

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The unveiling of a bronze sculpture of Chetco Native American Lucy Dick at the Port of Brookings Harbor drew a small crowd of funders, fundraisers. volunteers, Native American elders and descendants of the famous Chetco elder who passed in 1940. The cast bronze sculpture in her likeness was the final touch to complete the interpretive site.

Previous stages of the project included building a plank house, installing interpretive signage, and planting native vegetation.

“The Chetco Indian Memorial is the only interpretive site that represents an Oregon coastal tribe and its history on the very site of their ancestral village, making this project unique in the region,” said Milo Mann, a descendent of Lucy Dick and a member of the Chetco tribe. The memorial is tucked away at the end of the Port of Brookings-Harbor boardwalk. The almost halfacre portion of land where the memorial is built was donated by the Port of Brookings Harbor.

“We’re so proud of this project,” said Adrienne Crookes, president of the board of directors for the memorial. “I’m so happy that we’re done. This has been 11 years and it just turned out so beautiful.” The Chetco Historical Memorial Project was started in 2009 because of the “near-absence of history in the Brookings-Harbor area about the

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Milo Mann stands next to the newly installed statue of Lucy Dick. He is a Chetco/Tututni descendant and serves as vice president for the Chetco Historical Memorial Project.

Chetco native people, the earliest known inhabitants of the Chetco River Valley,” according to the project’s website.

“I am so proud and happy to be here today to attend this event and the opening ceremonies, said Delores Pigsley, Tribal Chairman for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. Other tribal council members attending were Lily Butler, Angela Ramirez, Reggie Butler.

“It’s such a great pleasure to

see this memorial completed,” Pigsley said. “We were here when there was nothing; we were here when there were a few rocks; and to be here today to see all the work done.” She thanked board president Adrienne Crookes, and honored past-president Lynda Timeus, who passed in 2018, but worked tirelessly on the project.

“We welcome all of you who took the time to come down and see the memorial,” she said.

“Lynda Timeus was a Siletz

tribal elder, educator and lifelong Brookings resident,” Mann said.

“It broke our hearts to lose her before she could see this project finished.” Timeus’s husband, Harvey Timeus worked alongside her to help her achieve her dream and continued to work on the project to completion after her passing, Mann noted.

Lucy Dick was the last known full-blooded Chetco Indian to live in the area. In 1856, all surviving members of the tribe,

including Dick, were forced to move to the Siletz reservation near Newport after the Oregon Indian Wars in the mid-1850s.

Dick was born sometime between 1841 and 1847. Dick returned to the Chetco area in 1870 and lived out her days here.

The sculptor for the Lucy Dick bronze is A. Vincen “Rusty” Talbot, a renowned artist and sculptor from Florence, OR. Please see Sculpture Page C7

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Various sea creatures greet visitors to the annual Holiday Lights Celebration at Shore Acres State Park. The celebration was canceled this year because of COVID-19.

Video celebrates holiday lights Even though South Coast residents won’t be able to experience one of the area’s best-known holiday traditions since the Friends of Shore Acres, Inc., and Shore Acres State Park had to cancel the annual Holiday Lights at Shore Acres due to the coronavirus pandemic, people can experience a holiday lights virtual tour.

A new video was created by Allan Ledesma of Epuerto that includes aerial drone views and

many of the favorite holiday lights scenes set to ocean sounds and music.

The video can be viewed at www.shoreacres.net.

The park itself is open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk, though the information and gift center remains closed because of COVID-19.

For more information, contact Shirley or David Bridgham by phone at 541-756-5401 or email at bridgham@epuerto.com.

The Coos Bay Downtown Association invites South Coast residents to spend the day downtown on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 28.

Shop Small Saturday encourages shoppers to support their neighborhood businesses and embrace the day as a holiday shopping tradition.

People are encouraged to shop in participating downtown businesses and sign up for door prizes. Shoppers who spend $100 or more in the downtown district between Nov. 13 and Nov. 28 can turn in their receipts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jennie’s Shoes on Nov. 28 for a Marshfield District Commemorative Mug. The mugs also are available to purchase for $10.

Shop Small Saturday also will include a visit by Santa, who can be greeted in a drive-by fashion on Third Street from 1 to 5 p.m. Kids can write down their

Volunteers needed to help with Drive-by Santa event Nov. 28 The Coos Bay Downtown Association is planning a Drive By Santa event for Saturday, Nov. 28, and is looking for help from volunteers and businesses.

Volunteers are needed to decorate the trailer that Santa will be stationed on from 10 a.m. to noon the day of the event.

Businesses can donate or wishes to put in Santa’s mailbox, receive candy canes from his helpers, and wave and shout out to Santa.

At 5:30 p.m., Santa will be escorted to the Visitor Center parking lot, where he will flip the switch to light the city’s Christmas tree. The tree lighting will be live-streamed on Facebook

lend items to decorate the trailer.

Volunteers also will be needed to take the decorations off the trailer from 5 to 6 p.m. the day of the event.

Anyone interested in helping out is encouraged to contact Katie Granado by phone at 480-217-4118 or email at katie@southcoastfamilydentistry.com. and there also will be limited park-and-watch locations.

Shops will be lighting their store fronts with lights and decorations from Nov. 13 to Dec. 24.

To learn more about the upcoming events, visit www.coosbaydowntown.org and follow the association on Facebook.

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TIMM SLATER Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

When I entered the work “initiative” into my computer, I got a definition.

When I typed “finishative” into it, I’m told it isn’t a word. But it should be.

The two words are defined as follows, initiative: the first step, the act of setting a process in motion, the ability or willingness to take the lead. Finishative: the last step, the act of completing, the willingness to take a project or mission

to its logical conclusion in optimum time. Both of these are essential to character, to growth and success in an individual, and for successful community development. Too often, folks aimlessly wander through life and end up with a load of guilt and regrets because of the many things they wanted to do but never got around to start. Others wind up with the same guilt and regrets because they had

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dreams, with some initiative, started many projects but never finished most of what they began.

This community can grow if our leaders will genuinely take the lead, exercise wisdom and initiative in getting work underway; if citizens involve themselves willingly to accomplish it and if all will focus on finishiative.

While there are many ways to promote your communi-

we know this is “Our Time to Shine” are all willing to make a difference for our families on the southern Oregon coast.

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.)

Local authors to be featured by Coos Bay Public library on Nov. 18 The Coos Bay Public Library will hold a local author panel on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Three local authors will present their work before opening the floor to questions.

The free event is from 6 to 7 p.m. and will be held virtually on Zoom. It is open to all members of the public.

Tucker Hood, an 18-year-old North Bend High School student, will share “Whispers in the Shadows,” a fantasy novel based in a world full of magic and wonder, inspired by growing up near the Elliott State Forest and Golden and Silver Falls State Park.

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Coos Art Museum is planning an online Holiday Cookie Decorating class with Shelly Guevara from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Participants will learn how to make delightful holiday treats as Guevara shares her personal sugar cookie recipe and step-bystep instructions for seven different designs.

Organizers say the class is perfect for beginner bakers or those looking for new ideas. It is for people ranging in age from teens to adults.

The cost is $50.

Before the class, participants will receive Guevara’s recipe and a supply list so they know what they will need. They also will get access to a video with tips on baking the perfect cookie.

During the three-hour online class, Guevara will share how even beginners can make their own masterpieces just in time for the holidays. They will learn how to make the perfect royal icing, achieving rich colors without a bitter taste, and also learn piping decorating techniques.

To sign up or for more information, call Coos Art Museum at 541-267-3901,

ty, let me suggest you look at your Chamber. Are you interested in economic development, education, tourism, developing leaders, promoting local business or improving transportation to Oregon’s Bay Area?

Your Chamber has people, your friends and neighbors, working on these and more.

So grab the issue important to you and come on down and join us. In the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce,

Kay Jennings will present the second book in her A Port Stirling Mystery series. “Midnight Beach” is inspired by a real-life drug raid that occurred south of Bandon in 1977.

Born and raised in Coos County, she now lives in Estacada.

The third author, Kandi J. Wyatt, is a local teacher, mother, photographer’s assistant and author of family friendly fantasy based in reality. She will showcase her brand new “Dragon’s Winter,” which is book seven in the Dragon Courage series.

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Learn to decorate holiday cookies in a Nov. 21 class. visit www.coosart.org or email arted@coosart.org.

Card Making There also still is time for people to sign up for the Card Making for the Holidays greeting card class that will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

The online class taught

by Katie Prinz will teach

participants several card designing techniques that can be used in a wide variety of ways.

The cost is $25 and includes supply kids, which can be picked up at Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., in Coos Bay. For more information, visit www.coosart.org or call 541-267-3901.

The Bureau of Land Management will begin selling Christmas Tree permits starting Nov. 9.

Permits are available online through recreation. gov and by phone or in person at BLM offices in Coos Bay, Grants Pass and Medford.

The public should contact their BLM or U.S. Forest Service office prior to visiting in person to purchase a Christmas tree permit. The public will not be able to purchase tags at Forest Service Ranger District offices this year.

For those who wish to purchase their permit from a local business, vendors across Southwest Oregon

will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Nov. 23. In addition to the BLM office in North Bend, South Coast locations that will sell permits include Coquille Supply, Powers Market and Variety, the Rogue Outdoor Store in Gold Beach and the Chetco Outdoor Store in Brookings.

Each permit allows the cutting of one personal-use Christmas tree, and a permit is required for each tree visitors wish to take home.

Permits are $5 per tree and are not refundable.

There is a limit of five tree permits per household, and they may be used only on those lands open to Christmas tree harvesting ad-

ministered by the RRSNF and the Bureau of Land Management Medford and Coos Bay districts.

Free printable maps that identify those areas are provided at the time of in-person purchase, on recreation.gov, as well as for home printing on the RRSNF website.

Those wishing to use digital maps and navigation systems can download the free maps to use the mapping app Avenza.

Maps also will be available at the Coos Bay District Office.

For more information, contact the Coos Bay District Office at 541-7560100.

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This week in Coos County history: November 4-7 100 YEARS — 1920 Large quantity of mash seized Minelo Camelo is put under arrest Stuff is found concealed under ground at man’s home in Bunker Hill Minelo Camelo, a Greek, living in Bunker Hill, has been arrested for having a quantity of mash on his hands and a charge of maintaining a nuisance has been placed against him in Justice Joehnk’s court. The case will come up Thursday and Goss, Kendall and Murphy will represent the defendant.

The arrest was the result of a raid and search made by Chief Carter and Constable Goodman. No still was found but the officers looked about and discovered the papers which had contained raisins and which had been buried in the yard. This led to further investigation.

A little trail led from the house to a place where there was a stream of water and a box with a hole in one end which it was believed was used for a pipe. The ground was loose as though it had been recently dug up, so the officers did a little shoveling and unearthed three large barrels filled with mash which had been concealed in the gulch. A lot of this was poured out and some was taken as a sample for evidence.

The officers say that small boys in Bunker Hill have been getting possession of moonshine lately and this has led to an investigation of the possibilities of manufacture in that district.

Club members have new work Marshfield business women to take course Will have a course in gymnasium and secure the Armory for the purpose The Marshfield Business Women’s Club have arranged for a course of gymnasium work during the winter, and have been allowed the use of the Armory for this purpose.

The club members will meet at the armory this evening to organize this work.

G.W. Kaufman is to instruct the classes, which will include general gymnastics and probably basket ball training.

Coquille plans for corn show Sixth annual event will be held next week Takes place Friday and Saturday — good displays, attractive prizes and fine entertainment Arrangements are about completed for the Corn Show which will be held at Coquille Friday and Saturday of next week.

There will be displays of corn, potatoes, root crops and apples.

Some fine prices are offered for the winners in the various classes of exhibits. There will be good entertainment features every day and evening and a big attendance is expected.

This is the sixth annual corn show which has been held at Coquille and it is expected to be the biggest and best that has yet been held.

Two football games planned Double header will be given Armistice Day Lebanon high school to play North Bend — Marshfield Post to meet North Bend Post As a part of the regular Armistice day celebration on Coos Bay which is being arranged by the Marshfield and North Bend posts, will be a double header football program. Lebanon high school will come to play North Bend high school and the Marshfield American Legion will play the North Bend American Legion.

Last year Lebanon high claimed the championship of the state and this year has a better team than ever. The two legion teams should put up a real scrap as there is quite a bit of rivalry between the two posts.

The first game will be called promptly at 1:30 and the admission price will be 50 cents for both games. A record breaking crowd is expected to attend as all the stores in both North Bend and Marshfield will be closed for the celebration.

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Pynch upsets Morin in Coos Bay mayor race Tells ideas to better the city A new Coos Bay mayor with lots of new ideas was elected Tuesday in an upset victory over incumbent Bill Morin.

Wendell Pynch, 28, won Coos Bay voter approval 2,343 to 1,691.

Pynch wants to see the bay cleaned up.

He wants to see low-cost housing in the city. He wants to increase the tourist business in Coos Bay. He wants to get more out of the downtown mall.

“I think,” said the newly elected mayor, “the vote has shown what the people of Coos Bay want. They are after new faces, new blood, new ideas.” Pynch said he was not surprised at his victory over Morin, who was seeking a fourth team in office.

Coos DA Brasch surveys pollution areas Crusader builds case against local crimes Coos County District Attorney Robert Brasch went into the field Wednesday, building a case against pollution in the Bay Area.

The DA followed up on his on-the-spot survey of local pollution areas with a night appearance before the Bay Area Environmental Committee. Brasch told the committee here are strong laws already in existence against pollution. He said some call for a $1,000 per day fine against violators.

“Before prosecuting violators,” Brasch told the committee at its regular meeting, “I am going to give them a chance to talk with me.”

During the day Brasch toured various estuary locations and a questionable landfill site at Lakeside in an effort to pinpoint pollution areas and identify those responsible for the pollution.

New rules for MHS students Students at Marshfield Senior High School face immediate suspension if seen off-campus during school hours without permission (except for lunch) and possible suspension for violations of rules established Thursday.

In an announcement released this week, high school authorities ruled that: Students must not loiter, smoke or gather in any area near the campus (1 to 3 blocks); Eighth Street is off limits as well as the corner of 10th and Ingersoll. This rule will apply at all times — 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch mods included.

Students off campus without written authorization during school hours except during lunch mods (11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.) will be suspended on site until parent conference.

Students in violation of the first rule will face possible suspension. Students who trespass on private property can be arrested if complaints are filed.

All students must report daily to their “reg” rooms for attendance checks and announcements or face disciplinary action.

The rules were laid down after administration requests for cooperation failed to halt littering in various areas and trespassing on private property by students.

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another four years but dumped Republican William Miller in favor of Mickey Moffitt, D-Lakeside in Tuesday’s election.

In another county-level race, North Bend Police Chief Tony Zarbano emerged as the victor over Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy Dick Giorgis. Zarbano won the sheriff’s seat for the Democrats, defeating his Republican opponent by 11,257 votes to 6,806, according to final unofficial returns.

Moffitt unseated Miller by a vote of 11,295 to 6,086. Said Moffitt, following is victory, “I want to reaffirm my pledge to all the people of Coos County … I will not work for any special group or interest, but for everyone.”

It was somewhat analogous to the story of the big, bad wolf and the three little pigs.

Remember, where the wolf huffed, and puffed, and blewww the house down. Until he came to the one made of brick.

In the new version of that story, it was the big, bad Bulldog that huffed and puffed, but instead ran into the brick houses four times before blowing one over.

In the end, it was a 14-point first quarter and a 55-yard touchdown run by Norm Hill in the fourth period for Marshfield that stopped the Bulldogs Friday at North Bend, 22-8, in the final District 5AAA football contest for both schools.

For the Pirates, it now means that they’ll advance to the State AAA quarterfinal round this coming Friday at Medford — the latter winning a berth on yardage totals after battling host Grants Pass to a 14-14 deadlock.

It’ll be the 12th such trip to the playoffs for a Pete Susick-coached Marshfield 11 — a fitting climax to wind up his 25th year at the Pirate helm.

Marshfield holds an 8-1 won-lost record and settles for a tie with South Eugene — a 33-7 victor over North Eugene — but gets the playoff nod by virtue of its 26-7 win over the Axemen in the third game of the season.

It was Marshfield’s best defensive game of the season coupled with North Bend mental errors that gave the Pirates their 57th victory in the 91st meeting between the two schools. The Pirates thwarted two potential North Bend touchdowns with goal line stands inside the five, and North Bend contributed its mistakes in the way of crucial penalties, one lost fumble and a pass interception.

Otherwise, North Bend dominated the Pirates.

Save for the first quarter, the Bulldogs had everything going their way except upon the scoreboard. North Bend controlled the ball. North Bend compiled 280 yards total offense to 254 for Marshfield.

North Bend had 14 first downs to eight for Marshfield. North Bend had 58 plays to 33 for Marshfield. But North Bend had only one touchdown to three for Marshfield.

Coquille takes title, 19-0 over Tigers BANDON — There’s nothing quite like rain to reduce football to a display of basic fundamentals.

Bandon’s Dave Miller Field received its share of the elements during the week and they sent the Tigers and Coquille Red Devils to that gritty test of basic pad-popping known as straight-ahead football in the featured Sunset Conference match-up Friday.

A drier surface might have promised a dandy aerial show between quarterbacks Truett Forrest of Bandon and the Satans’ John Van Burger — two of the better passers in Double-A ranks — but when yardage is surer afoot, running backs Lonnie Gilbert and Steve Wright give the Devils a distinct edge.

Gilber and Wright combined for more than 300 yards rushing, most of it in the second half, as the Red Devils battled to a 19-0 victory — and Coquille finished compiling the best regular-season record in the school’s history, a perfect 9-0.

Coquille’s only other unbeaten team played in 1924; it had a 5-0-2 record.

20 YEARS — 2000 Unemployment rate remains at 30-year low of 3.9 percent WASHINGTON — The nation’s unemployment rate remained at a 30-year low of 3.9 percent in October, the government said Friday in the last major economic report to be released before voters go to the polls to elect a new president.

The Labor Department report showed that even though the economy has slowed under the impact of six interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, labor markets remain exceptionally healthy.

The unemployment rate for Hispanics dropped to a record low of 5 percent, down from 5.6 percent in September. The jobless rate for women edged down to 3.4 percent, the lowest level in 47 years, and the unemployment rate for blacks, at 7.3 percent, was near the record low of 7 percent set in September.

Economists said the low rates showed that the longest stretch of economic growth in U.S. history, nearly 10 years, has drawn more and more groups into the labor market.

Pirates win Civil War again Football: Marshfield clinches spot in playoffs with 28-3 victory Bring on the playoffs.

Marshfield beat North Bend 28-3 in the Civil War Friday night to earn a trip to the state playoffs and keep Bay Area bragging rights for the 11th straight year.

The Pirates finished the season 6-2 in league play and 6-3 overall, while the home loss dropped North Bend to 2-6 and 3-6.

Marshfield, third-place finishers in the Midwestern League, will visit Lake Oswego, champions of the Three Rivers League, Friday night in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs. Sheldon finished with an identical League record to Marshfield, but beat the Pirates and clinched the Midwestern League’s second spot by shutting out South Eugene Friday.

The Pirates can thank an opportunistic defense that forced seven North Bend turnovers and a big offensive burst in the second half for their win Friday night.

Marshfield’s big burst actually came with just over a minute left in the first half, just two plays after North Bend had taken a 3-0 lead on a 27-yard field goal by Kyle Johnson.

Marshfield’s Brad Huntley returned the ensuing kickoff from the goal line to the 25. After a first-down run was stuffed by North Bend’s defense, Marshfield quarterback Luke Morrow found Tyler Draper wide open on a stop-and-go pattern and 75 yards later the Pirates had the lead.

The Pirates came out to score on their first three possessions of the second half to put the game away.

St. Mary’s stops North Bend in volleyball North Bend’s volleyball season came to an end in bizarre fashion Friday night in Portland.

The Bulldogs fell to St. Mary’s 15-9, 15-3 in a match delayed more than two hours because of a broken net pole at St. Mary’s High School. The teams finally played the match at the Multnomah Athletic Club.

“To have a two-hour delay is tough,” North Bend coach Susi Armstrong said.

With the victory, St. Mary’s advances to the state tournament next weekend at the Chiles Center. North Bend missed the final tournament for the first time in three seasons.

The Bulldogs came up against a tough attack by St. Mary’s, the state’s sixthranked team.

“They’re a good team,” Armstrong said.

“We did some good things, but we just got overpowered. They were quick, they covered, they played great defense.”

Indians knock off Pirates Marshfield’s volleyball season came to an end Saturday when the Pirates lost a third-round playoff match at Roseburg.

The Indians beat Marshfield 15-7, 15-3 to advance to the Class 4A state tournament this week in Portland.

Marshfield coach Ken Tedder said the match was no contest.

“They are awfully strong,” he said.

“They were especially strong Saturday.”

Bandon Urban Renewal Agency Oks improvements BANDON — Why save all the tough decisions for Election Day? On Monday evening, only hours before several of its members would learn if their own political campaigns had ended in success, Bandon’s Urban Renewal Agency reached a hard-fought decision, a compromise that will bring new sidewalks to Old Town, a boardwalk to the riverfront and a traffic signal to the intersection of Fillmore Avenue and U.S. Highway 101.

The decision of how to divvy up the city’s $1.07 million urban renewal pot among the projects the agency and members of the community felt most strongly about did not come easily, because successful threats of litigation by a small group of residents opposed to a 10-year, $1.5 million urban renewal bond proposal meant that the pot was smaller than many expected and priorities had to change.

These stories were found in the Marshfield Sun Printing Museum newspaper repository stored in Marshfield High School courtesy of Coos Bay Schools.

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“Rusty’s work and attention to detail is incredible,” said Mann. Talbot is best known for her sculptures of Sacajawea, such as those found at the Sacajawea Center in Salmon, Idaho and the Sacajawea monument in Boise.

“Lucy is my seventh monument of Native Americans,” Talbot said. “They contacted me 11 years ago.

Evidently they saw my work on the website at the gallery, so they contacted me to see if I would be interested. Of course, I said ‘I’d love to.’”

She asked them to send her pictures. “So they sent me a picture of her, a little, tiny, frail person sitting on the grass and another of her sitting on a bench with her daughter. I enlarged the face and said, ‘okay, but when you have a sculpture like this, she looks sad and frail. You don’t want that. You want something younger, more gentle.’“ Talbot is primarily a portrait artist, so she did some drawings of her concept. “I loved doing the face. I just kind of lifted it up a little, made her just a little bit younger.” She came down and met a couple of the elders, descendants of Lucy, and they told her all about Lucy’s family. After submitting some drawings and receiving approval, Talbot created a maquette, a preliminary and miniature model

of the sculpture, which was immediately approved.

The group raised money over the years to have the sculpture made. The bronze sculpture was finally cast at the foundry Talbot uses in Joseph, OR and then installed at the memorial last week.

Other artisans for the project include Larry Watson and Peggy O’Neal of WOW Arts and Exhibits of Bend who designed the memorial; Mike Woudstra of Woudstra Concrete Finishers who created the salmon-stamped concrete pad and Keith Schmitz of Full Spectrum Landscaping for the indigenous plant garden and landscape work.

Funders for the project over the years have been numerous, including The Autzen Foundation, Chinook Winds Casino, Coquille Indian Tribe, Coquille Tribal Community Fund, The Collins Foundation, Curry County Cultural Coalition, The Gordon Elwood Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Cultural Trust, The Reser Family Foundation, Three Rivers Foundation, Schwemm Family Foundation, Siletz Elders Program, Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, and community members in the Brookings-Harbor area.

Linda Pinkham Photos, Curry Coastal Pilot

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