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CC saw 2 deaths amid record week for virus ZACK DEMARS The World

Two Coos County residents died this week after testing positive for COVID-19.

The county's third death was an 83-year-old man who died Wednesday at Bay Area Hospital.

He had underlying conditions and tested positive for the virus Nov. 6, according to the state's report of the death.

On Tuesday, Coos Health & Wellness reported the county's

second COVID-19-related death of an 81-year-old woman with underlying conditions.

"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and others who have been impacted by this loss," CHW Assistant Director Eric Gleason wrote in a press release announcing the second death. "This is a sobering reminder that this virus is active in our community."

Case rates for the county suggest that it's active, too: 50 new cases of the virus have been

reported in the county since Nov. 20. For comparison, that's more cases than county officials reported in the entire month of September.

Those new cases this week brought the county's pandemic total to at least 418, according to county and state data.

"We have seen increasing cases in Coos County and with the holidays approaching it is more important than ever to continue with the tools we have to control the spread of this disease,"

Gleason wrote Tuesday. "The best tools that we have are social distancing, wearing masks and contact tracing. As a community, we can continue these practices to help protect our most vulnerable members."

The county's new cases joined hundreds of others across the state as the virus continues to spread rapidly in many areas.

The state surpassed a total of 70,000 cases since the pandemic began, the Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday.

Another record the state set Tuesday: The most virus-related deaths reported in a single day, at 21.

“We feel pain and sorrow for our neighbors who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19 and the families they leave behind,” said OHA Director Patrick Allen.

“And each death we record is a reminder that COVID-19 is a life-threatening virus that’s easy to catch, a warning that more Oregonians will die if we don’t

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Volunteer Rosella Freeman delivers food to one of hundreds of people who drove through to get a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at the North Bend Community Center.

Thanksgiving dinner for the community DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

NORTH BEND — COVID-19 made a lot of people change their plans for Thanksgiving.

Nancy Layne and the Coos Food Cupboard were no exception, but even in the middle of a global pandemic, Layne said she and team of volunteers were determined to offer a community Thanksgiving dinner.

The virus forced some changes, with the meal changed to a drive-by service this year, but Layne said it was going to happen.

“I’ve been committed to feeding people for 10 years, and in my mind, it was not even a possibility of not doing it,” Layne

said. “This is the one day of the year where there’s no presents, no gifts, just gratefulness.”

On Thanksgiving, those who were grateful were the hundreds of people who lined up in their vehicles to receive a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Layne said she expected to feed 800 people this year.

Everyone who received a meal got a box with turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, cole slaw and a slice of pie.

“This meal was started 35 years ago as a thank you to the community,” Layne said. “This one is very different. We’re trying to line people up in the parking lot.”

Layne said to prepare for the meal, volunteers cooked 25

turkeys, 400 pounds of mashed potatoes, stuffing to feed 800 people and 800 slices of pie.

While the Coos Food Cupboard led the charge, Layne said

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NB council reappoints Slater, extends pipeline permits JOHN GUNTHER The World

NORTH BEND — Timm Slater will get at least two more years on the North Bend City Council.

After finishing fourth in the general election earlier this month, Slater was appointed Tuesday night to fill the council seat that became open when Jessica Engelke was elected North Bend’s mayor.

In Engelke’s first meeting as the first female mayor for North Bend, the new council voted to appoint Slater to fill the final two years of her unfinished term on the council.

The vote wasn’t unanimous, with new councilors Pat Goll and Susanna Noordhoff voting against Slater’s appointment.

“I think this is a huge decision,” Goll said. “I would love to have had a work session to talk about it. Tonight is basically

my first time on the job. I don’t know that I want to make a decision right now.

“I’m not against Timm, but I would like to have a little investigation.”

Noordhoff agreed.

“We should give it a rest,” she said of choosing Engelke’s replacement. “It is our first meeting. It is a very significant decision. I have spoken to several people who were on the ballot.

Several are interested.”

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Noordhoff suggested waiting until the council’s next meeting to make the decision.

But other councilor’s suggested Slater was the logical choice based on the election results.

“I think a lot of us … we ran on the concept that we took the will of the people into account,” said Eric Gleason, the other new council member. “Timm Slater, very closely, was No. 4. My thought on this is, if he

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Under the new guidance, each county is assigned a risk level ranging from low risk to extreme risk, and each risk level has a corresponding set of health and safety measures to follow.

Twenty-one counties in Oregon are currently at an “extreme risk” of spreading COVID-19. Coos County is listed as high risk.

“Unfortunately, now more than ever is the time we must double down on our efforts to stop COVID from spreading,” Gov. Kate Brown said in a media briefing. “Our situation is extremely dire. Our hospitals are stretched thin and people are dying.”

The restrictions for counties at an extreme risk are similar to the restrictions of the twoweek freeze, but there are a few differences, a key one concerns outdoor dining. Under the twoweek freeze, all restaurants were limited to providing takeout only, but under the new framework, counties at an extreme risk will be allowed to offer outdoor dining with a maximum of six people from two households total at each table.

However, restrictions on retail are a little stricter under the guidance.

“The hard reality is this: There is no normal while the virus rages unchecked, and the touch points of daily life — going shopping, having dinner with your friends, working out — could make you sick,” OHA Director Patrick Allen said.

The new restrictions become effective Dec. 3 and each county’s risk level will be assessed every two weeks. Counties are deemed at an extreme risk if there are over 200 new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over 14 days.

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New North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke takes the oath of office from KayLee Kocher Marone in a special meeting Monday night.

New North Bend leadership sworn in Jessica Engelke made history Monday night when she was sworn in as the new mayor of North Bend.

Engelke, who had a seat on the council, became the first woman elected as mayor during the Nov. 3 general election. On Monday, Engelke and new council members Eric Gleason, Susanna Noordhoff and Pat Goll all officially took their seats on the North Bend City Council.

City Recorder KayLee Kocher Marone swore in the four winners in a small meeting at the North Bend Community Center. After taking the oath of office to officially become mayor, Engelke said she is ready to get to work. “We have a lot of work ahead of us,” she said.

“I’m confident we have great things ahead of us.”

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Pat Goll, above, and Eric Gleason, far left, take their oath of office at new members of the North Bend City Council on Monday night and Susanna Noordhoff, below, is swarn in during a special meeting at the North Bend Community Center on Monday night.

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COOS COUNTY – New research out of South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve suggests northward shifts of the lined shore crab may threaten vulnerable snail populations along the northern Pacific Coast.

The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Guelph, Oregon State University, South Slough Reserve and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, focused on the

lined shore crab, a species typically found between Baja California, Mexico and Southern Oregon. The crab has evolved shell crushing capabilities to feed on the thick-shelled snails commonly found in such tropical regions.

Among the lined shore crab’s prey is the Sitka periwinkle, a snail that lives along the northern Pacific coast. Typically, the two species live in separate regions; however, the study

suggests the lined shore crab’s range expands north during El Niño events, which cause a strong ocean undercurrent that runs northward. The undercurrent transports lined shore crabs outside of their usual range and into areas where indigenous species, like the thin-shelled Sitka periwinkle, are ill-equipped to protect themselves from such predators.

In addition to tracking the prevalence of the lined

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the closure of the remainder of the coast for razor clamming. Recent razor clam samples indicate the marine biotoxin domoic acid has exceeded the closure limit.

Razor clam harvesting is now closed from the Columbia River to the California border.

While most of the razor clams in Oregon are found on the Clatsop beaches, Bastendorff Beach and North Spit in Coos Bay are also popular spots for the

clam.

ODA recommends you discard and do not eat any razor clams dug from the Oregon coast on or since Monday, Nov. 16, as this is when samples were dug.

Mussel, bay clam and crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast.

ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins twice per month, as tides and weather permit.

Reopening areas closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact ODFW for recreational license re-

quirements, permits, rules and limits.

For information, call ODA's shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474 or the Food Safety Division at (503) 986-4720.

Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28.

No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Nov. 27-28.

These two days have been set aside for free fishing for several years, as part of the #OptOutside movement encouraging people to get outdoors after Thanksgiving.

Oregon State Parks also waives parking fees to provide free day-use entry on “Green Friday” the day after Thanksgiving.

Gov. Kate Brown has announced a two-week freeze from Nov. 18-Dec. 2 to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus. Recognizing that spending time outdoors with those in your household is safe, this freeze does not close outdoor areas like state parks.

All fishing and hunting seasons also remain open as scheduled. While fish hatcheries are closed to visitors, all ODFW wildlife areas are open to visitors for hunting, fishing and viewing (though some hunt areas may be closed to protect migrating waterfowl and visitor centers are closed).

Fish hatcheries will allow access to fishing grounds off-site as they are able during normal working hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) But parking may be more limited at some hatcheries; call the hatchery ahead of

time if you have questions about access.

While free fishing also applies to nonresidents, nonresidents should not travel into Oregon just to fish. The governors of Oregon, Washington and California are asking nonresidents to quarantine for 14 days after they enter the state.

Although no licenses or tags are required Nov. 27-28, all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations to find out more and remember to check for any in season regulation changes, especially for salmon

and steelhead fishing, at https://myodfw.com/recreation-report/fishing-report/ Remember to always call the ODA Shellfish safety hotline at1-800448-2474 or check ODA’s Recreational Shellfish page before you head out shellfishing. Currently razor clamming is closed along the entire coast due to domoic acid levels. The Oregon Department of Agriculture regularly tests shellfish and closes areas when naturally occurring biotoxins get to levels that make crabs and clams unsafe to eat. Dungeness crab is also closed in ocean waters until Nov. 30 but open in bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers

shore crab in Oregon, Washington and Vancouver Island, Canada, the team also conducted laboratory experiments to test the threat the crabs pose to the Sitka periwinkle.

The snails’ defenses were ineffective against the lined shore crabs, which were able to eat 10 times more Sitka periwinkles, compared to crabs that are commonly found along the northern Pacific coast.

The research suggests

that advancing lined shore crabs may pose an immediate threat to thin-shelled gastropods, such as the Sitka periwinkle. The team also assessed a scenario in which the lined shore crabs permanently establish farther north. Their findings suggest Sitka periwinkle populations may only survive in areas where the lined shore crabs are less likely to establish.

The lined shore crab is one of many aquatic spe-

cies along North American coastlines that is advancing north as the ocean warms.

“We need to understand the impact of northward migration,” said Shon Schooler, lead scientist at South Slough Reserve.

“The disappearance of Sitka periwinkle populations may change parts of the food web. Additionally, decreases in diversity can reduce ecosystems’ resilience to environmental change, like natural disasters."

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and jetties along the entire Oregon coast.

Please remember to follow ongoing precautions in place due to the virus: • Practice social distancing. Keep six feet between you and anyone who doesn’t live in your immediate household, including while on a boat or at a fish cleaning station.

• Wear a mask. Recreation areas can get more crowded during Free Fishing Weekend. Wear a mask outdoors when you can’t maintain six feet of distance from someone who doesn’t live in your household.

• Wash your hands

often. Keep up on personal hygiene and bring your own water, soap, and hand sanitizer with you.

• Stay home if you are sick.

• Be prepared. Restrooms and other facilities may be more limited.

Bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, food, etc.

• Avoid crowds. Go someplace else if your destination looks crowded.

• Pack out what you pack in. Take any garbage with you.

• Check for access before you go. ODFW does not control access to 5.25” x 10” land or facilities (such as

boat ramps) that it doesn’t manage, so check with the land manager or facility owner where you want to go about what’s open before you leave home. See Oregon Marine Board’s map at https://www.boatoregon.com/map “Getting outdoors to fish can be a safe and healthy activity right now, and a good respite during this difficult time,” said Curt Melcher, ODFW director. “We do ask all who participate to please follow all virus precautions so everyone has a safe time during these Free Fishing Days in Oregon.”

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Looking into the stories you requested A few weeks ago, I introduced myself and asked readers of The World to share ideas of stories they would like to see in the paper. As I mentioned last week, I got a lot of responses.

Today, I want to talk about some of the specific ideas that were proposed.

First, I had several people bring up things such as the TV grids, crosswords and the number of days we print the paper.

While I don’t have direct control over any of those decisions, I would like to discuss them. Over the last six or seven months, small businesses across Coos Bay, Oregon and our nation have been forced to make difficult decisions just to survive. The World is no exception.

Heading into 2020, no one at our paper was planning for the drastic changes we have made. But when COVID-19 hit, The World joined many small businesses around the nation that have made changes to their business model.

Our biggest one was obviously reducing the number of days we print the paper.

We later made the decision to stop printing the TV grids as a standalone section. To be honest, these were made to cut expenses so we could continue to put out a newspaper. Most newspapers across the country have done the same.

We have adjusted how we do TV grids over the last few weeks to provide a larger product for our readers. I hope that addresses many of the concerns.

We likely won’t go back to how things were any time soon because the world we all live in has changed, likely forever. It is important that we can put out a paper and without making the changes we did, that might not be possible.

Just last week, a newspaper I used to work for closed down forever. That was devastating for that community, and it is something we are working hard to never have to do in Coos Bay. Moving on, one of the consistent themes I heard from the readers was they wanted more coverage about local governments. That’s an easy one for me – we will do that.

My history as a reporter was as a government reporter. I have covered city and county government for years, and I believe communities need to know what their elected officials are doing.

So, we will do just that. We will pay close attention to the Coos Bay and North Bend councils, we will keep an eye on the Coos County Board of Commissioners and we will even pay attention to

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school boards, port commissions and, when appropriate, the state legislature.

We still might miss something, so if we do, let me know.

I also had a lot of people asking for stories on local businesses and local industries.

Again, that will be a priority as we move forward. I have always admired and respected the men and women who put themselves on the line by opening small businesses. It’s not something everyone can or will do, and those that bet on themselves deserve some praise.

So, I will be looking for those stories, and we will be sharing them with you.

As a newbie along the Oregon coast, I am also intrigued by the industries that drive the economy. Some you see everywhere – healthcare, education, government and tourism – but some are unique to this part of the country.

And those are industries I want to learn a lot more about. I want to learn about the logging and timber worlds. I hope to soon experience different aspect of the timber world so I can share it with you.

On a personal note, I really want to dig into the commercial fishing world. My dad was a shrimper when I was a young child, and I have memories of going out with him. I remember watching the nets come in and I remember the fish he brought home regularly.

So, I would love the opportunity to go out with local crab fishermen or commercial anglers. I want to learn about their business so I can share it with the rest of you.

There were a lot more requests for specific stories, and I am still putting together a comprehensive list. It may take time, but I will pursue as many as possible. As we move forward, please continue to share your ideas. I can always be reached at worldeditor@countrymedia.net.

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Election takeaways LEE H. HAMILTON Every year right after an election, I’d find a small pile of requests waiting for me from journalists. They wanted some sort of comment on what it all meant. “What are the voters telling us?” they’d ask.

It’s human nature to want to make sense of such a complex picture—to draw conclusions from many millions of individual decisions. But it is also politically important, because how elected officials interpret the results—or seek to convince others to interpret the results—goes a long way toward shaping the impact of the election.

The key thing to recognize in the wake of November’s voting, and this will not come as news, is that we live in a sharply divided country. When the votes are all counted, projections suggest Joe Biden will wind up with about an 8 million-vote, 4 percentage-point lead, hardly a landslide but still a decisive margin. At the same time, Republicans retain a narrow margin in the Senate and made gains in the House.

What all this adds up to is a governance challenge. Without Republicans and Democrats agreeing to find common ground, it will be hard for the US to exert strong influence around the world and to get ambitious things done. When voters are as on edge as they still appear to be, building a broad and sustainable consensus in favor of difficult policy decisions is arduous.

It’s also worth remembering that our election is watched all over the world, and not casually: ordinary citizens and political leaders in country after country pay close attention. Because the

U.S. plays such a critical global role, they worry when they see us conducting an election that the losing side characterizes as corrupt or in some way faulty.

That’s why the statements of the outgoing president and his Republican allies have been damaging. They feed into the false narrative Vladimir Putin has been trying to peddle about our system, that it is falling apart.

In the runup to the election, my chief concern was about efforts to suppress votes. Yet despite the obstacles thrown in their way, millions more Americans voted this time around than ever before. Their determination to make their voices count despite long lines and other inconveniences was inspiring.

Similarly, the remarkable efforts by state and local elections administrators of both parties to hold a free and fair election in the middle of a pandemic with more turnout than they’d ever experienced ought to be recognized and celebrated. It was a heartening display of dedication to American values. It is not a perfect system; we always have islands of misconduct. But I used to spend election day going around to visit precincts, and always was deeply appreciative of the seriousness of election day workers from all walks of life and backgrounds. They understood what was at stake and wanted to make sure our system worked and was fair and honest.

So, to see one party mounting an all-out attack on the integrity of the countless Americans who view running elections as a sacred trust is, to put it mildly, disturbing. We’re all pleased or disappointed with the results of elections, depending on our

preferences, but win or lose, our civic duty as citizens is the same. We should take pride in our country and its ability to conduct these elections fairly.

The dangerous game of questioning the validity of the vote could have reverberations for years to come, and sow even more division than we already face.

The point is a lot of candidates lose in an election. Half of them, roughly. A vital part of our democracy is how we and they come out of it—that we accept the result and continue to support and improve the system, always working toward a more perfect union.

This is what makes it possible for us to govern in this great and diverse country. Americans can accept differences of opinion and not condemn the people who voted for a different candidate. We accept the results of the election and move on. To behave otherwise is to weaken our democracy, perhaps beyond bearing.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR With every right comes equal amount of responsibility With COVID-19 making its winter surge which has been predicted since last spring, I see a lot of individuals and organizations calling for their “rights” to assembly and operate businesses and to violate the mask mandate.

All this is nothing more than a juvenile mentality “rebelling against authority;” “nobody is going to tell me what to do; I have my rights.” This is also a clear picture of how self-centered and self-absorbed many of our fellow citizens are — they simply don’t have the maturity to show “consideration of others,” much less actually “sacrifice” on behalf of others.

Unfortunately, this high school/teenage mentality is constantly reinforced by losing Presidential candidate Trump, who is throwing his normal, 16-year-old temper tantrum because he lost — Time for a lot of folks to “grow up.”

Robert Lynn Winchester Bay

Blackberries are an ongoing issue Dear Editor Rupkalvis: I thoroughly enjoyed your column last Saturday describing your explorations and discoveries in your new town. We were similarly enthralled when we moved here in 2004. Our greatest discovery that July was that we could buy whole tuna right off the boats in Charleston. In our

first two weeks here, we barbecued tuna at Sunset Bay seven times. We still love that we live here.

However, your column reminded me of a story I’d like to see in your paper. The negative story of blackberry is waiting to be told, and a detailed well-researched expose could get picked up by the wire services and win you a Pulitzer. Whenever we see what this “free food” is doing to the environment, I and other land management professionals become saddened and enraged. The Armenian (Himalayan) blackberry is a state-listed noxious weed throughout the west (think kudzu in the south), and for good reason. The Oregon Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds website reports it “… is the most widespread and economically disruptive of all the noxious weeds in western Oregon. It aggressively displaces native plant species, dominates most riparian habitats, and poses a significant economic impact on right-ofway maintenance, agriculture, park, and forest production. It is a significant impediment in riparian restoration projects and physically inhibits access to wild lands.“ The site describes it as widespread in western Oregon and populations are beginning to increase along most eastern Oregon river systems. In 2010 it covered over one million acres in Oregon alone.

I’ve yet to attend the annual Blackberry Festival; it makes no sense to me to glorify this weed, but perhaps it’s no worse than the Gorse Blossom Festival in

Bandon, or the Mosquito Festival in Paisley. But in any event, if you could help spread the word about this noxious weed, a lot of salmon would appreciate it.

Ken Denton North Bend

Council was right to pick Slater I find it utterly ironic that the candidate who was backed by the North Bend Citizens For Good Faith Government is trying to defy the will of the voters in the very first City Council Meeting. When deciding who would fill Mayor Engelke's vacated seat, Susanna Noordhoff was opposed to the voters will in electing the fourthplace runner for council. She decided to put Jonathan Vinyard up. Now, I like Jonathan, but the voter numbers show that Timm Slater should be in the seat as he was only 30 or so off of getting elected anyways. So much for the will of the voters that she was so adamant about in her campaign. It sure seems the James Rose faithful group are still trying to undermine our North Bend government, even after the election to put their people into office. I only foresee more battles with this group as they are undoubtedly upset that their leader James got defeated.

We now have an amazing Mayor who will do what’s right and will follow the letter of the law, not act in revenge because they got their feelers hurt.

Levi Clow North Bend

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OBITUARIES Linda Short

Mabry Earle DeLong June 5, 1958 – October 20, 2020

Mabry Earle DeLong, age 62, of Powers, passed peacefully in Coos Bay on October 20, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.

Mabry was born June 5, 1958 in Myrtle Point, to Arlie and Wyonell Hendon.

She grew up in Powers and graduated from Powers High School in 1976, with a close-knit class that she considered family.

She enjoyed life to the fullest and always had a smile for everybody she encountered. She loved her family beyond measure and was very proud of

her children. She had an incredible bond with her grandchildren, Karissa and Tyler that will be cherished forever. She also enjoyed traveling, whether she was by herself, with family, or with friends.

Mabry always had a strong work ethic. She worked at the Humboldt Club in North Bend for 23 years and made numerous friendships throughout that time. Lawana treated her like family and was somebody that Mabry looked up to. She then worked on a cruise ship in Hawaii for a couple of years before moving back home to be closer to family. Once home, she started working at Cherry Creek Floral, which was one of her favorite jobs. Betti took her under her wing and became a great mentor to her.

She was very blessed to have such amazing bosses throughout her lifetime.

Mabry is survived by her daughter, Nikki and her husband, Chris Kirkpatrick; son, Charles DeLong; granddaughter, Karissa; grandson, Tyler; great grandson, Bransyn; her brother, Chuck Hendon; sister, LeaAnne and brother-in-law, Glenn St. Pierre; sister, Dierre and brother-in-law, Rodney Davis; numerous cousins, nieces and a nephew, along with their families whom she all loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arlie Hendon; her mother, Wyonell Rolund; and her sister, Michelle Hendon.

Mabry was a friend to everybody that she knew.

She will be missed but will always be remembered.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Coquille Valley Elks Club, 54942 Maple Heights Rd in Coquille from 1-3pm on December 5, 2020.

The daughters of Linda Short share her passing on November 20, 2020 in Roseburg. Linda was born in Portland, Oregon to Raymond and Doris McCrea Schwartz. She shared her childhood with brother, James Schwartz, who continues to lives in Portland with his wife Linda.

Linda married Stephen Short in July of 1960, then had three daughters, Jenny and Dan Van Rooyen, Vikki and Earl Pennington, and Valerie and Jerry

December 25, 1948 – November 21, 2020

May 2, 1944 – November 16, 2020

and her children, Kim and Lance Dropulic of Laughlin, Nevada and Jerry Aldridge of Kingman, Arizona. He also had several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all who he loved dearly.

Born and raised in Coos Bay, he attended Coos River Elementary School and then Marshfield High School. Most of his younger years were working through the Union on barges and tug boats.

He moved to Laughlin, Nevada in 1990 to start his dream job as a Boat Captain on the “The Riverside Passenger Boat” which ran between Laughlin, Nevada

and Bull Head City, Arizona. He retired from this job after 20 years. He always did things his way, on his time.

His favorite current pastime was walking his dogs and meeting his friends at the local dog park which is going to be renamed the “Captain Bill Johns Dog Park”. At Bill’s request, no services will be held. Instead, the family will hold a private ceremony on the Colorado River to honor his wishes.

Bill was proceeded in death by his father, Herbert Johns; mother, Claire Triplett; and sister, Bobbie Lehman.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Wednesday, ending a yearslong prosecution in the Russia investigation that saw Flynn twice plead guilty to lying to the FBI and then reverse himself before the Justice Department stepped in to dismiss his case.

“It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon," Trump tweeted. “Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!”

The pardon, in the waning weeks of Trump's single term, is part of a broader effort by Trump to undo the results of a Russia investigation that shadowed his administration and yielded criminal charges against a half-dozen associates. It comes just months after

the president commuted the sentence of another associate, Roger Stone, days before he was to report to prison.

A Justice Department official said the department was not consulted on the pardon and learned Wednesday of the plan.

But the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, noted that the president has the legal power to pardon Flynn.

The move is likely to energize supporters who have taken up Flynn as a cause celebre and rallied around the retired Army lieutenant general as the victim of what they assert is an unfair prosecution, even though Flynn twice admitted guilt. Trump has repeatedly spoken warmly about Flynn and, in an

indication of his personal interest in his fate, asked then-FBI Director James Comey in February 2017 to end a criminal investigation into the national security adviser.

In a statement, Flynn’s family thanked Trump “for answering our prayers and the prayers of a nation” by issuing the pardon.

Democrats lambasted the pardon as undeserved and unprincipled. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called it “an act of grave corruption and a brazen abuse of power," while Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democratic chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said a “pardon by Trump does not erase” the truth of Flynn's guilty plea, “no matter how Trump and his allies try to suggest otherwise.”

Private family graveside service has been held for Cecelia “Sue” Arriola, 71, of Coos Bay at Myrtle

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DEATH NOTICES Charles F. Polston, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away on November 21, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131.

Cecelia "Sue" Arriola, 71, of Coos Bay, died November 21, 2020 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending with Amling/ Schroeder Funeral Service - Coquille Chapel, 541396-3846 Rodney E. Swim, 74, of Lakeside, passed away on November 23, 2020 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

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Sue was born December 25, 1948 in Eugene to Cedric and Peggy (Williams) Wooley. She died November 21, 2020 at her home in Coos Bay after a long battle with dementia.

She married Franklin Arriola on August 10, 1970 in Coquille. Family was always first but her end love was her horses.

Sue is survived by her husband, Frank; daughter, Suzzanne and her husband Kelvin Tetz; son, Brian and his wife Amy Arriola;

sister, Lynda “Che” Arriola; grandchildren, Kalli Tetz, Peyton Tetz, Addison Tetz, Griffin Tetz, Logan Arriola and Ava Arriola; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved uncle, Richard “Dick” Williams.

The family suggests memorial contributions to South Coast Hospice.

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city of Coquille for eight years. Linda was an avid fundraiser and absolutely loved the city of Coquille.

She put her full efforts into making Coquille attractive to visitors and a great place to live. She had a great passion for a possible carousel in Coquille and worked tirelessly to raise money and awareness for its inception. Linda was involved in many activities and had many friends whom she cherished dearly.

Linda will be incredibly missed by her family and friends. A small family graveside service will be held in Portland, Oregon on November 25, 2020.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Coquille in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Coquille Valley Art Center.

Cecelia "Sue" Arriola

William "Bill" Harris Johns William “Bill” Harris Johns was born on May 2, 1944 and died after a short battle with lung cancer on November 16, 2020 with his wife and step daughter by his side.

He is survived by his daughters, Sammie and husband, Joey Arzie of Coos Bay and Jody Johns-Williams of Roseburg; sons, Gary and wife, Kristen Johns of Redmond, and Herb Johns of Salem; his brothers, Rick and wife, Debbie Johns of Eagle Point and Renny and wife, Lanette Johns of Grants Pass; brother in law, Bill Lehman; his wife, Linda Johns of 32 years

Boggs. She has 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a caring, loving and energetic mother and grandmother.

She was known for her fun gifts, wonderful smile and love of all holidays. As her daughters stated, “She was the glue that held the family together.”

Steve moved the family to Coquille for work in 1970, where Linda and Steve enjoyed raising their children. Linda and Steve were devoted to one another, and she excelled at caring for Steve after his illness. Linda went on to become a nurse, working shortly for Coquille Valley Hospital, then moving on to various care centers throughout the county. Linda enjoyed the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, PEO, and being a Councilor for the

Tyler James Boyd, 36, of Coos Bay passed away October 27, 2020.

Tyler was born July 9, 1984 in Coos Bay, to Lesa (Scoville) and Anthony “Tony” Boyd. He lived a very fulfilling, but short life. He graduated from Marshfield High School, enjoyed a few years of fishing out of Alaska, then moved on to his most

recent job of roofing and some contracting for a very good friend and boss, John Hansen. Tyler loved his job and the family that came with it.

He loved hunting, fishing, camping outdoors, and life. Tyler lived his life with no regrets! He also loved and respected family and friends, and with no hesitation would help any of them without any expectation of anything in return.

Tyler loved and adored his daughter, Zowii, she was the true love of his life.

Tyler is survived by his daughter, Zowii Willow Ann Boyd; son, Bentley Scott Brix; mother, Lesa Renee Boyd; sister, Nikole Kae Boyd; nephew, Wyatt Anthony Griffith; grandmother, Barbara Ann Boyd; girlfriend, Lea Haigler all

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He was preceded in death by his dad, Tony Boyd; grandmother, Linda Scoville; three wonderful grandfathers, James and Ed Scoville and Doyle Boyd Sr.; some aunts and uncles.

Tyler will forever be missed and this is not a good-bye, it’s a “see you again”.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tyler J. Boyd & Children Memorial Fund at Banner Bank #1117, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

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PRENUP BECOMES ROADBLOCK ON COUPLE'S PATH TO THE ALTAR

DEAR ABBY: I have a delightful, caring, loving man in my life. We knew each other years ago when we were married to other people. Three years ago, after a couple of years of courtship, he asked me to move in.

We are great together. He has embraced my two children and especially my two grandchildren as he had none from his previous marriage. Because I bring more to his life than anyone, I proposed to him seven months ago, and he said yes. We talked, and he requested a prenup, which is fine with me because his ex took a large sum of cash.

I have asked a few times since the proposal if he has talked to his cousin who is an attorney he trusts, but I don't believe this is moving along. Because you cannot make anyone do anything they are not inclined to do, I have stopped asking. He knows I need financial security.

I have always done right by him -- that is who I am. At this point, I'm enjoying my life of privilege with my doctor companion, who loves me dearly but can't seem to honor our relationship and take the next step. Am I right to let it be? -- WAITING, FOR NOW DEAR WAITING: I agree that you cannot make anyone do anything they are not inclined to do. Because drafting the prenuptial agreement appears to be stalled, raise the subject again and ask if he regrets accepting your proposal or if he's ready to move forward. He may like things just as they are, and if you need more than what he is willing to give, you may have to move on.

Three years is enough time to decide if he wants to make your romance permanent.

DEAR ABBY: I think my parents are enabling my sister to take advantage of them.

She has suffered from depression most of her life. She has two children, ages 8 and 5.

Before COVID, she dealt with her

depression and was a stay-at-home mom for six years. Back in March, she asked my parents to take in her 8-year-old for schooling the rest of the year. For the last several months, one or both of her children have been here at our house. Mind you, she and her husband live five hours away, so it's not like they are nearby. Now there's discussion about my parents keeping them into next year.

Mom retired only last year and has barely been able to enjoy her retirement alone with my stepdad. When my brother and I bring up the topic of them enabling my sister by letting her pawn her kids off and blame her depression, their response is, "Well, it's better than her going off the deep end." I also feel bad that those kids are not with their parents in their own house, instead of being schlepped around. Am I wrong to think she's being allowed to get away with being a bad parent? -- CONCERNED IN COLORADO DEAR CONCERNED: The COVID-19 epidemic and subsequent quarantine have triggered anxiety and serious depression in people who were previously emotionally resilient. That it could cause a recurrence in someone with chronic depression is no surprise. Your mother and stepfather are doing what they feel is best for their grandchildren, your sister and themselves. Accept it and quit second-guessing them. They have more than enough to deal with without you adding more stress at this point. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Oregon fines gym owner $90,000 for violating order A6 | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020

SALEM (AP) — Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials have fined a fitness business $90,000 for defying Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19 order and remaining open throughout a current two-week freeze.

The Statesman Journal reports officials with Oregon Occupational Safety & Health said the penalty is the result of citations against each of the four facilities operated by Courthouse Club Fitness.

People at the business did

not immediately respond to request for comment Wednesday.

Before the statewide freeze went into effect on Nov. 18, gym owner John Miller said in a statement that a second shutdown would push his business to the breaking point.

“As a result of the harm done to our business from the first shutdown, we will not survive another closure,” Miller said. “This is a horrible position I find myself in, and it leaves me with only one choice.

Courthouse Club Fitness will remain open (Nov. 18) and the days to follow.”

On Wednesday, Brown said 21 Oregon counties will continue to be under restrictions when a twoweek “freeze” expires Dec. 3. Indoor gyms will remain closed.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, about 50 citations have been issued to businesses for not complying with parts of the pandemic orders by OSHA, which is designed to protect employees.

Trump administration moves ahead on gutting bird protections The Trump administration moved forward Friday on gutting a longstanding federal protection for the nation's birds, over objections from former federal officials and many scientists that billions more birds will likely perish as a result.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published its take on the proposed rollback in the Federal Register. It's a final step that means the change — greatly limiting federal authority to prosecute industries for practices that kill migratory birds — could be made official within 30 days.

The wildlife service acknowledged in its findings that the rollback would have a “negative” effect on the many bird species covered by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which range from hawks and eagles to seabirds, storks, songbirds and sparrows.

The move scales back federal prosecution authority for the deadly threats migratory birds face from industry — from electrocution on power lines, to wind turbines that knock them from the air and oil field waste pits where landing birds perish in toxic water.

Industry operations kill an estimated 450 million to 1.1 billion birds annually, out of roughly 7 billion birds in North America, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and recent studies.

The Trump administration maintains that the Act should apply only to birds killed or harmed intentionally, and is putting that “clarifying” change into regulation. The change would “improve consistency and efficiency in enforcement,” the Fish and Wildlife Service said.

The administration has continued to push the migratory bird regulation even after a federal judge in New York in August rejected the administration’s legal rationale.

Two days after news organizations announced President Donald Trump’s defeat by Democrat Joe Biden, federal officials advanced the bird treaty changes to the White House, one of the final steps before adoption.

Trump was “in a frenzy to finalize his bird-killer policy,” David Yarnold, president of the National Audubon Society, said in a statement Friday. ”Reinstating this 100-year-old bedrock law must be a top

conservation priority for the Biden-Harris Administration" and Congress.

Steve Holmer with the American Bird Conservancy said the change would accelerate bird population declines that have swept North America since the 1970s.

How the 1918 treaty gets enforced has sweeping ramifications for the construction of commercial buildings, electric transmission systems and other infrastructure, said Rachel Jones, vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Jones said the changes under Trump would be needed to make sure the bird law wasn’t used in an “abusive way.” That’s a longstanding complaint from industry lawyers despite federal officials’ contention that they bring criminal charges only rarely.

It’s part of a flurry of last-minute changes under the outgoing administration benefiting industry.

Others would expand Arctic drilling, favor development over habitat protections for imperiled species and potentially hamstring future regulation of environmental and public health threats, among other rollbacks.

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Garey Russell Mark, 85, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on November 15, 2020, in Coos Bay. Garey was born on October 4, 1935 in Garden Grove, California to Russell and Lorine “Doodle” Mark. Their family soon moved to Grants Pass to open Quality Feed and Farm Supply Store on Redwood Avenue and later, a second store in downtown Grants Pass. Garey attended local schools and graduated from Grants Pass High School in 1953. He was a tremendous athlete and played football and basketball for the Cavemen.

He continued his athletic career at the college level in Santa Ana, California.

He also completed coursework at the University of Oregon.

Garey married his high school sweetheart Kathleen McGregor in 1956.

In 1965, Garey returned to college to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies and in 1967, a Master of Science in Secondary Education from Southern Oregon College, now Southern Oregon University. He obtained a Standard Principal and Superintendent Certification from the University of Oregon in 1981. Garey had a lifelong career in education as a coach, teacher, counselor, vice principal, principal and superintendent. His career path began in Grants Pass area schools then expanded throughout Oregon to Prospect, Neah-

Kah-Nie, and North Salem.

Those who knew him in these capacities speak of his fairness, kindness and dedication to students, staff, administrators and the community as a whole.

Garey served on numerous boards and commissions in the Oregon coastal communities of Tillamook, Nehalem and Rockaway as well as at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. He was a member of the Lions Club and the Elks B.P.O.E. He was affiliated with the American Association of School Administrators, the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators, a charter member of the Oregon Association of School Executives and Phi Delta Kappa. He was a lifetime member of the Southern Oregon University Alumni Association. He authored numerous publications and papers and in 2004, wrote a book about his childhood adventures entitled, The Lantern, Stories and Tales of the 1940’s - A Boy and His Grandpa in Southern Oregon.

Garey had many interests in his retirement years including spending time with family and friends, hiking, enjoying nature, restoring old homes, antiques, tools and toys. He loved reading, particularly books about American history, local and pioneer history and studying religion with his friend David Boykin. He also enjoyed watching collegiate sports.

He will be remembered for his resolute dedica-

tion to education for all, commitment to learning throughout life, strong family ties and the creation of loyalty and legacy amongst his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kathleen; daughters, Bonnie and husband Darin Matheny and Melissa and husband Steve Thomas; grandchildren, Scott and wife Lauren Lewis, Lindsay Allen and Jeff, Leah Moser and Rief Aliah, MacKenzie Mark-Moser, Kandice Abrahamson and Fellipe Alves, Kendra Moser and Michael Thomas, Dana Abrahamson and Andy Reynolds, James Thomas and Alyson, Jessica Thomas, Alexandria Schulke, Julia Matheny, Victoria Harmon, Olivia Matheny; and great grandchildren, Avageline Allen, Loden Aliah and Adler Aliah. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Lynn Mark. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends and relatives including his sister-in-laws, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Many thanks to Thomas Boynton and the Coos Bay Chapel for their support during this time of loss.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later date at Sunset Bay State Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the foundations of the Neah-Kah-Nie School District, Three Rivers School District or Grants Pass School District 7.

Supreme Court blocks New York virus limits on houses of worship WASHINGTON (AP) — With coronavirus cases surging again nationwide, the Supreme Court barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas designated as hard hit by the virus.

The justices split 5-4 late Wednesday night, with new Justice Amy Coney Barrett in the majority. It was the conservative’s first publicly discernible vote as a justice. The court’s three liberal justices and Chief Justice John Roberts dissented.

The move was a shift for the court. Earlier this year, when Barrett’s liberal predecessor, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was still on the court, the justices divided 5-4 to leave in place pandemic-related capacity restrictions affecting churches in California and Nevada.

The court’s action Wednesday could push New York to reevaluate its restrictions on houses of worship in areas designated virus hot spots. But the impact is also muted because the Catholic and Orthodox Jewish groups that sued to challenge the restrictions are no longer

subject to them.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, said Thursday the ruling was “more illustrative of the Supreme Court than anything else” and “irrelevant from any practical impact” given that the restrictions have already been removed.

“Why rule on a case that is moot and come up with a different decision than you did several months ago on the same issue?"

Cuomo asked in a conference call with reporters.

“You have a different court. And I think that was the statement that the court was making.”

The Diocese of Brooklyn and Agudath Israel of America have churches and synagogues in areas of Brooklyn and Queens previously designated red and orange zones. In those red and orange zones, the state had capped attendance at houses of worship at 10 and 25 people, respectively. But those particular areas are now designated as yellow zones with less restrictive rules neither group challenged.

The justices acted on an emergency basis, temporarily barring New York from enforcing the

restrictions against the groups while their lawsuits continue. In an unsigned opinion the court said the restrictions “single out houses of worship for especially harsh treatment.”

“Members of this Court are not public health experts, and we should respect the judgment of those with special expertise and responsibility in this area.

But even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten.

The restrictions at issue here, by effectively barring many from attending religious services, strike at the very heart of the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty,” the opinion said.

The opinion noted that in red zones, while a synagogue or church cannot admit more than 10 people, businesses deemed “essential,” from grocery stores to pet shops, can remain open without capacity limits. And in orange zones, while synagogues and churches are capped at 25 people, “even non-essential businesses may decide for themselves how many persons to admit.”

Roberts, in dissent, wrote that there was “simply no need” for the court's action.

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump’s legal team suffered yet another defeat in court Friday as a federal appeals court in Philadelphia roundly rejected its latest effort to challenge the state’s election results.

Trump’s lawyers vowed to appeal to the Supreme Court despite the judge’s assessment that the “campaign’s claims have no merit.”

“Free, fair elections are the lifeblood of our democracy. Charges of unfairness are serious. But calling an election unfair does not make it so. Charges require specific allegations and then proof. We have neither here,” Judge Stephanos Bibas wrote for the threejudge panel.

The case had been

argued last week in a lower court by Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who insisted during five hours of oral arguments that the 2020 presidential election had been marred by widespread fraud in Pennsylvania.

However, Giuliani failed to offer any tangible proof of that in court.

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann had said the campaign's error-filled complaint, “like Frankenstein’s Monster, has been haphazardly stitched together” and denied Giuliani the right to amend it for a second time.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals called that decision justified. The three judges on the panel were all appointed by Republican presidents. including Bibas, a former University of

Pennsylvania law professor appointed by Trump.

Trump’s sister, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, sat on the court for 20 years, retiring in 2019.

Friday's ruling comes four days after Pennsylvania officials certified their vote count for President-elect Joe Biden, who defeated Trump by more than 80,000 votes in the state. Nationally, Biden and running mate Kamala Harris garnered nearly 80 million votes, a record in U.S. presidential elections.

Trump has said he hopes the Supreme Court will intervene in the race as it did in 2000, when its decision to stop the recount in Florida gave the election to Republican George W. Bush. On Nov. 5, as the vote count continued,

Trump posted a tweet saying the “U.S. Supreme Court should decide!”

Ever since, Trump and his surrogates have attacked the election as flawed and filed a flurry of lawsuits to try to block the results in six battleground states. But they’ve found little sympathy from judges, nearly all of whom dismissed their complaints about the security of mail-in ballots, which millions of people used to vote from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden's victory — even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake” — as he spent his Thanksgiving renewing baseless claims that “massive fraud” and crooked officials in battleground states caused his election defeat.

“Certainly I will. But you know that," Trump said Thursday when asked whether he would vacate the building, allowing a peaceful transition of power in January. But Trump — taking questions for the first time since Election Day — insisted that “a lot of things" would happen between now and then that might alter the results.

“This has a long way to go,” Trump said, even though he lost.

The fact that a sitting American president even

had to address whether or not he would leave office after losing reelection underscores the extent to which Trump has smashed one convention after another over the last three weeks. While there is no evidence of the kind of widespread fraud Trump has been alleging, he and his legal team have nonetheless been working to cast doubt on the integrity of the election and trying to overturn voters’ will in an unprecedented breach of democratic norms.

Trump spoke to reporters in the White House’s ornate Diplomatic Reception Room after holding a teleconference with U.S. military leaders stationed across the globe. He thanked them for their service and jokingly warned them not to eat too much turkey, then turned to the election after ending the call. He repeated grievances and angrily denounced officials in Georgia and Pennsylvania, two key

swing states that helped give Biden the win.

Trump claimed, despite the results, that this may not be his last Thanksgiving at the White House.

And he insisted there had been “massive fraud," even though state officials and international observers have said no evidence of that exists and Trump’s campaign has repeatedly failed in court.

Trump's administration has already given the green light for a formal transition to get underway.

But Trump took issue with Biden moving forward.

“I think it’s not right that he’s trying to pick a Cabinet,” Trump said, even though officials from both teams are already working together to get Biden's team up to speed.

And as he refused to concede, Trump announced that he will be traveling to Georgia to rally supporters ahead of two Senate runoff elections that will determine

which party controls the Senate. Trump said the rally for Republican Sens.

David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler would likely be held Saturday. The White House later clarified he had meant Dec. 5.

One of the reasons Republicans have stood

by Trump and his baseless claims of fraud has been to keep his loyal base energized ahead of those runoffs on Jan. 5. But Trump, in his remarks, openly questioned whether that election would be fair in a move that could dampen Republican turnout.

"I think you're dealing with a very fraudulent system. I'm very worried about that," he said. “People are very disappointed that we were robbed.”

As for the Electoral College, Trump made clear that he will likely never formally concede, even if he said he would leave the White House.

“It’s gonna be a very hard thing to concede. Be-

Supreme Court he helped steer toward a conservative 6-3 majority would be more open to his pleas, especially since the high court upheld Pennsylvania’s decision to accept mail-in ballots through Nov. 6 by only a 4-4 vote last month. Since then, Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett has joined the court.

“The activist judicial machinery in Pennsylvania continues to cover up the allegations of massive fraud,” Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis tweeted after Friday's

ruling. “On to SCOTUS!” In the case before Brann, the Trump campaign asked to disenfranchise the state’s 6.8 million voters, or at least the 700,000 who voted by mail in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other Democratic-leaning areas.

“One might expect that when seeking such a startling outcome, a plaintiff would come formidably armed with compelling legal arguments and factual proof of rampant corruption,” Brann wrote in his scathing ruling on Nov. 21.

Trump says he’ll leave if Electoral College seats Biden cause we know there was massive fraud,” he said, noting that, “time isn’t on our side.”

“If they do,” vote against him, Trump added, “they’ve made a mistake.”

Asked whether he would attend Biden's inauguration, Trump said he knew the answer but didn't want to share it yet.

But there were some signs that Trump was coming to terms with his loss.

At one point he urged reporters not to allow Biden the credit for pending coronavirus vaccines.

“Don't let him take credit for the vaccines because the vaccines were me and I pushed people harder than they’ve ever been pushed before," he said.

As for whether or not he plans to formally declare his candidacy to run again in 2024 — as he has discussed with aides — Trump said he didn't “want to talk about 2024 yet."

All states must certify their results before the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14, and any challenge to the results must be resolved by Dec. 8. States have already begun that process, including Michigan, where Trump and his allies tried and failed to delay the process, and Georgia and Pennsylvania.

Vote certification at the local and state level is typically a ministerial task that gets little notice, but that changed this year with Trump’s refusal to concede and his unprecedented attempts to overturn the results of the election through a fusillade of legal challenges and attempts to manipulate the certification process in battleground states he lost.

Biden won by wide margins in both the Electoral College and popular vote, where he received nearly 80 million votes, a record.

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Drive by Santa in downtown Coos Bay Dinner Even with COVID-19, Santa is coming. On Saturday, pile the family in the car and follow the signs that will lead you to 3rd Street in downtown Coos Bay where you will find Santa waiting from 1 to 5 p.m.

Kids, write down your

Christmas wishes so you can put them 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

and light the City Tree. The tree lighting will be live streamed on Facebook along with limited park and watch locations.

To learn more about this event, visit www.coosbaydowntown.org.

Restrictions

mortuaries have an indoor maximum of 25% capacity or 150 outdoor.

- Offices are asked to allow remote work if able but can re-open to the public.

- Outdoor recreation (parks and hiking, K-12 sports, personal training) has a limit of 75.

- Outdoor entertainment (zoos, gardens, theaters or any outdoor entertainment activity) has a limit of 75.

- Personal services are allowed.

- Long-term care facilities can allow inside visitation.

Extreme Risk The following restrictions will be in place for counties at an extreme risk: - Both indoor and outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of six people from two households total.

- Indoor recreation and fitness centers (gyms, pools, K-12 sports) are not allowed.

- Indoor entertainment centers (aquariums, theaters, museums, event spaces) are not allowed.

- Retail stores are limited

to 50% capacity and curbside pickup is encouraged.

- Restaurants can provide outdoor dining with a maximum of 50% capacity and a close time of 11 p.m., though takeout is highly recommended.

- Churches, funeral homes, cemeteries and mortuaries have an indoor maximum of 25% capacity or 150 outdoor.

- Offices are required to close to the public and require remote work if able.

- Outdoor recreation (parks and hiking, K-12 sports, personal training) has a limit of 50.

- Outdoor entertainment (zoos, gardens, theaters or any outdoor entertainment activity) has a limit of 50.

- Personal services are allowed.

- Long-term care facilities can allow only outside visitation.

The restrictions ease for counties at lower risks, and a table explaining the restrictions at each level is available online.

"I'm happy to join this new council and look forward to, together with our citizens, creating a great and dynamic future for North Bend," he said.

Filling the council seat was one of two big decisions by the new council in its first meeting.

The other, which drew much more public interest, granted the developers of the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas export terminal a one-time, oneyear extension on a pair of city permits that would be required for the construction of the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline and the export facility.

The unanimous decision by the council followed a lengthy public hearing in which nearly all the people who spoke or submitted comments voiced opposition to the project and permit extension.

North Bend City Planner Chelsea Schnabel outlined the request from Pacific code between Nov. 18 and 25, joining nine new cases in North Bend-Lakeside, two new cases in Bandon-Langlois and one new case in the Coquille area.

Other South Coast counties were no exception to significant increases in virus transmission this week.

Curry County reported 34 new cases since Nov. 20, bringing its total to 138 since the pandemic began. Several of the cases have come from related households, according to

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risk: - Indoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of six people from two households total while outdoor gatherings can have eight people from two households.

- Indoor recreation and fitness centers are limited to 25 percent capacity or no more than 50 people.

- Indoor entertainment centers (aquariums, theaters, museums, event spaces) are limited to 25 percent capacity with a maximum of 50 people.

- Retail stores are limited to 50% capacity and curbside pickup is encouraged.

- Restaurants can provide indoor dining with 25 percent capacity or a maximum of 50 people. Outdoor dining can have up to 75 percent capacity, although pick-up is still encouraged.

- Churches, funeral homes, cemeteries and

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was willing to take up the call and fill those last two years, I feel based on the election results, he would be a viable candidate.”

Engelke said she had spoken with Slater and he had said if it was the will of the council, he would serve the rest of her term.

Ultimately, Larry Garboden moved to nominate Slater and Bill Richardson, the other continuing council member, seconded the motion. Noordhoff said she wanted to make a motion for Jonathan Vinyard, who also had run for the council, but the other motion was already in place and Gleason and Engelke joined Richardson and Garboden in approving Slater.

The morning after the meeting, Slater said he was excited to continue serving on the council.

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contain it and a call to action to stop its spread.”

Weekly hospitalizations were at a record high this week too, at 366, according to OHA's data.

The Coos Bay area again saw the county's largest increase in cases this week, according to the state's Wednesday ZIP code data. 24 new cases were reported in that ZIP

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while Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, St. Monica Catholic Church, Harmony Methodist Church and Emmanuel Episcopal Church all helped.

Add in dozens of volunteers who boxed and handed out the food and it took a small army to feed 800 people.

Layne said the work was worth it.

“We hear thank yous and God bless yous,” Layne said.

“At the end of the day, there’s always someone that their stove has gone out or they burnt something. Accidents happen, and they are grateful they can get something.”

Layne said the volunteers who made the meal possible should all be proud of what they did. She said in 2020, the need for food is greater than she has ever seen. Every day at the Coos Food Cupboard, she sees new people asking for help.

“The interesting thing is it’s not our normal clients,” Layne said. “We’ve had an increased number of people who have lost jobs. We’ve had people displaced because of job losses and fire. There’s a number of people wo are living in their car. They’re just looking for hope.”

Layne said she under-

stands the problems will still exist after Thanksgiving, but for one day she and the

volunteers offered that hope and gave hundreds a happy Thanksgiving.

Connector Gas Pipeline, LP, and possible actions by the council in detail at the beginning of the public hearing.

“This request is not asking for the council to approve or deny any part of the Jordan Cove Energy Project,” Schnabel emphasized.

Rather, the council was deciding whether the oneyear extension was appropriate for the floodplain development and estuarine land use permits, as would be the case in similar types of permits under the city’s codes, and if that was indeed the case whether the developers had filed for the extension within the required timeline (one year after the council approve the permits) and had paid the fee — which Schnabel said Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, LP, had done.

Before the council voted, it heard comments from 10 community members — either written comments read into the record or

direct testimony by people taking part in the meeting on Zoom — arguing the council should not grant the extension.

Among their arguments were that Pacific Connector hasn’t met requirements of the permit because it hasn’t received necessary state and federal permits for the project and has little chance of approval for them; that the project threatens the environment and tourism industry and would not provide the jobs for local residents promised by developers while adding to an existing available housing crisis by bringing in specialty workers from outside the area; that a pipeline explosion would destroy or damage the main transportation links to the rest of the state for the Bay Area — the Southwestern Oregon Regional Airport and the McCullough Bridge — as well as damage the commercial fishing industry; and that an extension of

the permit could allow the developers to completely ignore possible new, safer pipeline technologies.

Steve Pfeiffer, who spoke for Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, urged the council to keep in mind that the issue before the council had “a very narrow scope.”

“I have heard much of the testimony that we have heard tonight from project opponents,” he said. “I have no doubt it is sincere. There is very little that you’ve heard that is relevant to the decision that has been laid out tonight in relation to the staff report.”

After the public testimony on the issue, the council had a chance to ask additional questions of the staff. Garboden, posing the possibility that the council denied the extension and the developers reapplied for the permit, asked Schnabel how much additional time would staff have to spend on the matter.

After hearing “it would

require a lot of staff time,” he provided the following observation: “We aren’t hurting anybody by approving this. If they don’t do it within 12 months, it’s done and they would have to come back again (with a new permit application).”

The council then approved the extension.

“Chelsea laid it out pretty well,” Gleason said before the vote. “It will make it a little easier for us to make our decision.”

Later in the meeting, during the council comments period, Richardson congratulated Engelke on her first meeting as mayor.

“It wasn’t a real easy meeting either,” Goll quickly added in.

And to the three new council members, Richardson said he was happy they were now part of the group and offered simple advice.

“The citizens have elected us to be here to represent them,” he said. “Never, ever forget that.”

Sherrié Ward, the county's health officer.

In Douglas County, 150 more people contracted the virus since Nov. 20, bringing the county's total to 907 cases since the pandemic began.

That county also reported two deaths this week, bringing its virus death toll to 17. An 81-yearold man and 91-year-old woman died this Monday, after being admitted to the hospital on Nov. 7 and 18 respectively, according to the county's health depart-

ment.

Reedsport continues to be a hotspot for the virus, too: As of Wednesday, the 97467 ZIP code reported 19 new cases over the previous week, bringing its total to 48 since the pandemic began.

Under metrics announced by Governor Kate Brown Wednesday, Coos County is currently considered at "high risk" for spread of the virus.

If that level of risk holds when the new metrics take affect next week, state

restrictions will change slightly.

Under the "high risk" metrics, indoor dining will be allowed at 25% restaurant capacity, and restaurants will be allowed to engage in outdoor dining.

Gyms and indoor recreations and entertainment businesses will be allowed to open at 25% capacity, and outdoor entertainment and recreation establishments will be allowed 75 participants.

Those new requirements will take affect after the

state's "two-week freeze" period ends on Dec. 2, and are determined by a county's rate of cases in the community — meaning an increase in COVID cases could require an increase in restrictions.

Douglas County is currently considered "extreme risk" under the state's new reopening metrics, meaning its regulations will be more restrictive. Curry County is currently considered "moderate risk" meaning it'll have slightly less restrictive regulations.

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Rotary veterans tourney is a big success Bandon Western World

Rainy weather forced a oneweek delay for the Bandon By the Sea Rotary Club’s Veterans Day fundraiser tournament.

It turned out to be a great decision by organizers, as the 13 teams enjoyed brilliant sunshine.

“What a beautiful day it was to honor our area veterans,” said Jim Wakeman, the head pro at Bandon Crossings, which hosted the event.

In the end, the group of Bobby Cox, Greg Harless, Alan Heckerd and John Miles posted a score of 58, 14-under par, to win the tournament.

They finished one shot ahead of the team of Levi Rider, Nick Cheser, John Kirkpatrick and Jake Lucero. The group of Tim Beckley, Tamara Beckley, Jack Waibel and Dave Hodges finished third at 62.

A total of 53 golfers played in the event.

“The four-person scramble format emphasized a fun day of golfing while raising money to support veterans in Coos County,” said Dave Buche, who coordinated the tournament with his wife, Diane.

Major sponsors this year included Bain Insurance, Bandon By the Sea Rotary, Cardas Audio and Coos Bay Toyota.

Club members volunteered in a number of ways during the event.

Wakeman expressed appreciation for all the people involved.

“Thank you to Bandon Rotary and Dave and Diane Buche in particular for all their hard work in organizing the event,” he said. “Also, we appreciate all the volunteers who gave of their time to help make the event such a success. Also, on behalf of Rotary, we’d like to thank all our area businesses for sponsoring the fundraiser.”

And to the golfers, Wakeman said, “Thank you for playing, because without your support this fundraiser would have never happened.”

One challenge caused by the delay was how to deal with the new COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place a few days before the tournament.

The Buches worked with Wakeman and the Bandon Crossings staff to change the traditional shotgun start to one based on tee times and the traditional post-tournament meal was canceled, with the teams instead receiving box lunches on the first tee to ensure proper social distancing.

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Mary Ann Soukup transports flags out onto the golf course for the Bandon By the Sea Rotary Club Veterans Tournament at Bandon Crossings.

Teammates Judy Miles, Rhonda Gore and Clyde Gore pose for a team photo.

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Women’s group contributes to Dodrill scholarship Bandon Western World The community group 100 Strong Bandon has provided a big boost to the Barbara Dodrill Scholarshiop.

The group joined with Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation to help students by making a $2,375 donation to the scholarship.

The women’s group meets four times a year to raise funds for nonprofit charities that benefit Bandon-area residents.

The group’s members chose this project to honor retired SWOCC instructor Barbara Dodrill, who lives in Bandon. The scholarship will assist two female college students 21 years or older who demonstrate financial need. The first priority is for recipients to be Bandon residents.

“One Hundred Strong Bandon is excited to support the Barbara Dodrill Scholarship at SWOCC,” group co-founder Julie Miller said. “If we can mitigate the cost barrier of education for a student, we are thrilled to do so. Our goal is to make an impact on the lives of our local residents.”

Dodrill enrolled in college when she was 40 and eventually

earned a master’s degree. She went on to teach business and accounting at SWOCC, retiring when she was 80.

She said she has been delighted by the new scholarship and the community’s support for education.

“I absolutely loved teaching,” Dodrill said. “The important thing in life is education — education for our young people and seeing that future.”

The Bandon fundraising group is ensuring the community thrives in the future. Since 100 Strong Bandon’s founding in May of 2017, members have contributed more than $42,000 and also volunteered many hours to local charities benefiting Bandon residents — all accomplished in the quarterly one-hour meetings. The group’s founders, Miller and MaryAnn Soukup said they are excited about the impact the funds will have in the community and spreading the idea of neighbors helping neighbors.

To find out more about 100 Strong Bandon, visit www.bandon.com/100-strong. To support scholarships at SWOCC, visit www.swocc.edu/give.

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AS I SEE IT MARY SCHAMEHORN The first picture I am sharing this week was taken in September of 1973 as the new Arcade Tavern was preparing to open at its new location .... on the corner of First Street and Alabama, where it remains today.

In those days, it was just north of the W.H. Johnston office; today it is the home of Olivia Andor’s shop in the building owned by Ed Landucci.

New owners of this building were Mr. and Mrs. Ora (Betty) Parker, who had owned and operated the Arcade Tavern in downtown Bandon for the last 17 years. At that time, it was located on the corner of Second Street and Chicago Avenue in the building owned by Louise and Bill Moore, and now housing several businesses, including D’Lyns, Eichelberger & Company Real Estate and Pablo’s Corner.

Before the Arcade was purchased by the Parkers, it had been owned for many years by J.C. “Charlie” and Kitty Page and their partner, C.S. “Curly” Woomer, who was best known as being the fire chief at the time of the Bandon Fire in 1936.

The building in this picture is now owned by the McCullough family and the name lives on.

I am assuming that Page and Woomer owned the Arcade before the fire, but I am not sure. I did find a very interesting article in the May 4, 1933, Western World, about the opening of the Arcade Beer Garden.

The owners held a formal opening with beer, music and dancing, and people came from throughout the county to celebrate.

“The garden is a unique place. It is built in log cabin style inside the Arcade building with entrance from Bandon Avenue.

It has the moss-covered roof, the old iron bucket that hung in the well, a fireplace and all the rustic appurtenances that makes it typical. Along the walls inside are booths with partitions built of round poles and in the center of the room is a 12x12 dance floor. The Silver Spray orchestra furnished music for several hours Sunday evening. The place is open every day and evening, but is to have special features on Sunday evenings without cover charge,” according to the article.

This is just one more example of how wonderfully unique Bandon would have been .... had it not been for the disastrous fire which changed everything, including destroying Southwestern Oregon’s largest dance hall, the Silver Spray, and the much heralded (but closed at the time of the fire) salt-water natatorium, the Wecoma Baths.

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The Arcade Tavern

The second picture I am sharing was taken probably sometime in the 1920s or earlier, looking down Alabama Avenue from in front of the First National Bank building (now the Masonic Hall). The Woolen Mill building at the north end of the street is where the Arcade Tavern is located today. Among other businesses on Alabama in those days were the Rex Theatre, which is the white building with the interesting roofline, and the Bandon Popular Hotel and Restaurant, with the horse and buggy in front of it. The building closest to the camera also appears to have some rooms upstairs.

The third picture was taken in November of 1970 as the varsity basketball team, coached by Butch Neff, prepared for its season.

In back, from left, are Bayard Forrest, Charlie MacDonald, Bruce Capps, Dan Winters; center, from left, Steve Clausen, Gordy Groshong, Truett Forrest, Dave Clausen; front, from left, Gary Gant, John Prahar, Tom Fraser and Russ Fraser.

The only one no longer with us, besides Coach Neff, is John Prahar.

In March of 1971, the Tigers finished third at the State AA championships, earned the third place trophy for student sportsmanship and saw Bayard Forrest (the Tigers 6-8 junior star) earn first-team honors for scoring the most points and finishing with the most rebounds for the tournament.

The year Forrest was a senior, the Tigers also finished third at state. *** I was sad to learn that Jim Reilly had died last week at the age of 86. I knew that he had battled cancer, but I often saw he and Donna eating at The Bakery, so I had hoped that he was doing well. The Reillys moved to Bandon in 1972, and are parents of seven children, Therese, Susan, Bridget, Mary, Brendan, William and Matthew. I do not know how many of them still live here, but I know that Therese and her husband, Kevin Kent, have recently returned to Bandon to make their home. Jim and Donna also have 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Jim was a long-time forester, having graduated from Oregon State University, while Donna worked many years in the office of the Southern Coos Health District. They were such a devoted couple, and I know it will be so hard for her and the family to go on without him.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Bandon Historical Society, c/o PO Box 737, Bandon.

I also learned that a

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The Arcade Taven in 1973. good friend of mine, and a well-known local artist, Lois Olds, had lost her husband Bob after he took a bad fall several weeks ago at their home and ended up with a brain bleed.

He died on election day, Nov. 3, and was adamant that he wanted to live long enough to see the results of the election, but at least he was able to cast his vote.

Bob was 88.

They moved to Oregon in 1996 and lived in Coquille for some years, during which Lois worked in the Bandon High School office. Bob had retired at age 62, but later worked in security. They moved to Bandon seven years ago. Lois has one daughter in the area and another is planning to move here after the first of the year so she will not be alone. *** I happened across an article in the Jan. 8, 1919, Western World headlined “Influenza Comes Back.”

Here is what the article said: “The holiday season with its numerous visitors from outside places and its social activities proved disastrous to Bandon from the standpoint of contagion. On Christmas day there was not a single case of Spanish Influenza in the community while today there are no less than 33, with some patients in very serious condition.”

It adds that much of the spread had to do with parties among the “younger folks and in the high school.” Schools were again closed after a week’s session.

The city council had issued new regulations ... that all public or private dances parties, church, lodge or other parties were prohibited “under penalty.”

Parents were instructed “not to allow their children to play upon the streets or visit from house to house.”

Restrictions were also

Alabama Avenue in the 1920s. outlined for pool halls and billiard parlors, where the owners were required to remove every other table.

In theaters, every other row of chairs or seats were to be closed.

It appears that the ban was imposed by the local city council, and not by state order. Although it appears they followed the advice of the Board of Health, at least to a point.

The article added; “Considerable complaint is heard on the street because the council did not make the ban more complete. It is believed by many that the only way to stop the epidemic now is to enforce a strict quarantine against all places of amusement and see that the individual quarantines on homes are observed.

“While one member of the council favored a complete ban, the other five had other ideas ....without completely interfering with business.” *** I read with interest the press release sent out by the Oregon State Police, Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association and the Oregon Association of Police Chiefs concerning the Governor’s latest twoweek freeze.

While the governor, in a press conference, urged people to turn in their neighbors if they see homes where more than six people from more than two households are gathering, the press release does not address that issue, only urging people to comply.

Bandon’s varsity basketball team in a preseason photo in 1970.

The goal of the police agencies was to take an education-first approach and to seek voluntary compliance with each executive order, adding, “Oregon Law Enforcement recognizes that we cannot arrest or enforce our way out of the pandemic. We can however work together in following these restrictions to make our communities a safer and healthy place.”

When it comes to reporting executive order violations, they said for business/workplace violations, please report these to Oregon OSHA; for violations at restaurants/ bars, report to OSHA or OLCC. There was no contact information provided for either agency.

They closed by saying: “Oregon Law Enforcement is faced with many challenges one of which is typically receiving more police calls for service than available resources to respond. Because of this, we ask the public to follow the above mentioned recommendations for reporting alleged violations of the executive order.”

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I spent an hour online with other elected officials listening to a discussion between the League of Oregon Cities lawyer and the OSHA director, who made it plain that before they inspect any business, based on a complaint, they would call the business first.

He also said that if a complainant wishes to remain anonymous, it is necessary to sign a form, which can be done on their website.

He concluded by saying that if everyone wore a mask in public, we could reduce the need for closures while we wait for the vaccine to be available. He added, however, that “he hated wearing a mask.”

As far as the effectiveness of a mask, he said if you cannot blow out a candle while wearing a mask, you probably will not spread aerosol droplets.

But he agreed that any face covering was better than none. *** I want to end with a photo-editorial I found on the front page of the Nov. 8, 1956, Western World, probably written by my grandfather, the late L. D. Felsheim.

Below a picture of the Bandon Tigers and the opposing team shaking hands were these words, which are so timely today: “How to be ‘good losers’ and ‘good winners’ is well-demonstrated by our teen-age generation at the end of an all-out, hardfought football game. This candid picture shows opponents who two minutes before were doing their level best to bring victory to their respective camps, and a real battle it was.

But the contest is over, the decision made, and they’re not throwing fists in that mob, they are shaking hands. A timely example for their elders -- Republicans and Democrats alike.”

I wonder what my grandfather would say today ?

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

ISSUED this 23rd day of November, 2020.

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

IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN AT TORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 6843763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED

BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2)If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Chris L. Martinez Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7973

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Recreational Vehicles BUYING RVs. Gib’s RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.

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Commercial Property MYRTLEWOOD FACTORY Thriving urn and turned wood laser crafting business south of Bandon on 5.89 timbered acres. Includes showroom, wood shop, storage buildings and owners residence.

All inventory and equipment included. $350,000. Call Fred Gernandt, Broker, 541-2909444. D L Davis Real Estate.

---------------------------------------COASTAL SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Located at a Prime Commercial Corner of Highway 101 & Elmira Street, high traffic count and excellent exposure.

Currently utilized as a Pizza & Pastry Eatery. Has 12 on-site parking spaces outdoor patio area, solidly constructed 2,000 sq. ft. building. Commercial, (C2) Zoning that offer numerous business opportunities. Offered at $399,500. Real Estate only for sale!

Contact Dan Cirigliano 541.297.2427

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Legal Notices Coquille Valley Hospital District is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors. The vacant seat requires fulfillment by a qualified voter and resident of the District. The position will be a temporary appointment by the Board of Directors until the next regular election.

Coquille Valley Hospital District Board of Directors, made up primarily of community volunteers who have expertise in a variety of fields, is responsible for the oversight of hospital policies including integrity and reliability of finances, programming and support, quality of care, and medical staff credentialing. Attendance is required at monthly meetings located in Coquille.

If interested please submit your information to: Colleen Todd, Board Chairman Coquille Valley Hospital 940 East Fifth Street Coquille, OR. 97423 Please also copy: Beth Heatongrindel, Executive Assistant Coquille Valley Hospital 940 East Fifth Street Coquille, OR. 97423 Or email: Bethh@cvhospital.org Published:Nov 21, 24,& 28, The World&ONPA(ID:302076) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of LUCIAN FREDERICK BLACK. Deceased.

CASE No.20PB04213 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kristine M. Kerby has been appointed as Successor Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the successor personal representative, c/o Daniel M Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims will be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N Baxter, Coquille OR 97423, the successor personal representative, or the attorney for the successor personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

Date of first publication: November 21, 2020 Published: Nov 21, Nov 28 & Dec 5, 2020.The World & ONPA (ID:302288)

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In the Matter of GUNNAR FIELDS, A Child. Case No 20JU03992 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: JOSHUA WAYNE FIELDS IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the abovenamed child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE the Coos County Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, on the 19th day of January, 2021 at 9:30 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, dated September 28, 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 Coos County, Oregon.

Date of first publication: November 28,2020 Date of last publication: December 12,2020 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.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1)YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.

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 Coos Juvenile Department at Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, phone number (541) 396-4076 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.

IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED

BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Chris L. Martinez Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7973

Issued by: /s/Chris L. Martinez Chris L. Martinez, OSB #175566 Assistant Attorney General Published:Nov 28, Dec 5 and December 12, 2020 The World ONPA (ID:302753) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of REBA MONITA HAMILTON,Deceased No. 20PB07862 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that COLLEEN KATHRYNE MALIA filed a Petition for Probate of Testate Estate and Appointment of Personal Representative in the estate of REBA MONITA HAMILTON. 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: 21st day of November, 2020.

Stephen H. Miller, OSB#691189 Published:Nov 21, 28 & Dec.5,2020 The World(ID:302031) ---------------------------------------NOTICE OF AUCTION Douglas County, through the Land Department,is conducting a Tax Foreclosed Property Auction at 10 am on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. This public oral auction will be held in the Cascade Hall of the Douglas County Fairgrounds located at 2110 SW Frear St. in Roseburg, Oregon.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, please arrive early for seating restrictions and the registration process. Preregistration is highly encouraged.

Information regarding the 29 properties to be offered, including minimum bids, and to preregister, visit our website at https://www.co.douglas.or.us/ Land/taxauctionproperty.asp For additional information, contact Tony Page at 541-440-4568 or Sara Holloway at 541-4404265 or schollow@co.douglas. or.us.

Published:November 28 and December 5, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:302814) ---------------------------------------The North Bend City and Coos-Curry Housing Authorities will be accepting written and oral comments on the 5-Year PHA Plan and Capital Fund Programs at a public meeting to be held on December 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM at 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend. Both documents as well as supporting information can be reviewed, or a copy requested, at the same address. For more information, call 541-751-2042.

Published: Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 14, & 28, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:299188) ----------------------------------------

In the Matter of HENNESSEY JAMES ANDERSON, A Child.

Case No. 20JU03029 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO:Jason Anderson IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the abovenamed child for the purpose of placing the child for adoption.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR BEFORE the Coos County Court at 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, on the 19th day of January, 2021 at 9:30 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, dated 09/24/2020. 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 Coos County.

Date of first publication:November 28, 2020 Date of last publication:December 12, 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.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1)YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.

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 Coos Juvenile Department at 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, phone number (541) 396-4076, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.

ISSUED this 23rd day of November, 2020.

Issued by: Chris L. Martinez Chris L. Martinez, OSB #175566 Assistant Attorney General Published; Nov 28, Dec 5 and Dec 12, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:302749) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of ROYCE CLAYTON GOWAN, Deceased. Case No. 20PB08194 NOTICE TO PERSONS

INTERESTED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jacques P. DePlois, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the attorney/personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the attorney/personal representative.

Date of first publication November 28, 2020 Published : Nov.28, December 5, & December 12, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:302553) ----------------------------------------

Lone Rock Resources, a progressive privately held timber company with lands located across Southwestern Oregon, is seeking a highly motivated Forest Engineer for our Myrtle Point office. This candidate should have experience in logging road layout, property line surveying, and contract administration who thrives in a productive team environment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to: • • • • • •

Engineering of road and logging systems Optimization of harvest unit layout Road construction contract administration Infrastructure design Crossing plat submissions Property line surveying

Experience with CAD, GIS, Traverse PC, and RoadEng preferred. The job requires a combination of field and office work.

Wages DOE. Lone Rock offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, a company vehicle, and more.

For more information see our website at www.lonerockresources.com. Lone Rock Resources is a drug free equal opportunity employer.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume by November 30th, 2020 to: Lone Rock Resources Attn: Andrea Kellom PO Box 1127 Roseburg, OR 97470

akellom@lrtco.com 541-673-0141 Ext. 300

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QUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos Juvenile Department at Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, phone number (541) 396-4076 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible and have the attorney present at the above hearing. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS. (2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE UNDER ORS 419B.918 TO APPEAR

BY OTHER MEANS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TELEPHONIC OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING(S) IN YOUR PLACE. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Chris L. Martinez Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541) 686-7973 ISSUED this 23rd day of November, 2020.

Issued by:/s/Chris L. Martinez Chris L. Martinez, OSB #175566 Assistant Attorney General Published:Nov 28,Dec 5 and December 12, 2020 The World& ONPA (ID:302759)

Published:November 28, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:302775 ) -------------------------------------U-HAUL ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SALE of mostly household goods, to satisfy delinquent accounts on the following: 29 Olp, Joseph The auction is set to conclude bids at 10:00 a.m. on December 10, 763 South Broadway, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 with the auction being conducted on www.storageauctions.com.

Each unit will be auctioned as a whole (not pieced out) to the highest bidder. Any and all units are subject to cancellation from this sale pending payments.

Published: Nov. 21 & 28, 2020 The World & ONPA (ID:301905) ---------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of GUNNAR FIELDS, A Child. Case No 20JU03991 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO:KATRINA L.OSTROM aka KATRINA LEA OSTROM aka KATRINA LEA MEDEIROS 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 Coos County Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, on the 19th day of January, 2021 at 9:30 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, dated September 28, 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 Coos County, Oregon.

Date of first publication: November 28, 2020 :Date of last publication: December 12, 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.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.

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 RE

SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 2020

Evaluate the past, but don't dwell over it. Carrying baggage forward will hold you back. Learn from your mistakes and prepare yourself for what you want to achieve.

It's up to you to do the legwork if you want to excel. Shoot for the stars and embrace the future with optimism.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- Spend more time getting things done and less time talking. A proactive approach to chasing your goals will gain you respect and admiration. You have what it takes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Home improvements will bring you closer to loved ones. Work together to build a better environment in which to thrive. Be patient with a friend or relative who doesn't share your point of view.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- If you don't like what's going on around you, remove yourself from the situation and do your own thing. Look for an innovative way to earn or save money.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Look at the possibilities and proceed to make changes that will help you get things done. Reconnect with someone from your past. Romance is on the rise.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Think before you act. Be smart, consider your alternatives and listen to what others

have to say. Time is on your side; slow down, be methodical and do what's right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are overdue for a change. Discuss what you want to do with a loved one.

Collect your thoughts, use your imagination and strive for perfection.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Rethink how you treat others. Be mindful of sensitive issue, and put honesty first.

Honor your promises, and you will gain support, trust and respect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Use your imagination and speak boldly. Spend time with someone you adore, and positive change will unfold.

Work with like-minded people to achieve something great.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -Sit back; time is on your side.

Refuse to let anyone pressure you into making a decision before you are ready to do so.

Preparation will be necessary if you want to avoid a mistake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Live and learn. You'll come across valuable information.

Discuss your plans with a loved one and join forces to reach your goal. Love and romance are encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Get in the game. Look at the possibilities and be part of the solution. Don't let uncertainty ruin your chance to take advantage of an opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Bring about the changes you've been talking about for so long. Take care of unfinished business and sail into the future with a light heart.

Now is the time to make your dreams come true.

Bridge Anyone who has played with and against robots at Bridge Base Online will know that their opening leads are imaginative.

Against three no-trump, a minor-suit singleton has been chosen several times!

Nearly 10 years ago, Englishmen Taf Anthias and David Bird used software to analyze opening leads. They took numerous hands and randomly dealt the other 39 cards to satisfy the constraints of the auction. Then they calculated which leads work best at Chicago and teams (where overtricks don't matter), and which at matchpoints (where overtricks are very important). Their conclusions can be found in "Winning Notrump Leads" and "Winning Suit Con-

tract Leads" (Master Point Press).

Some of the conclusions were predictable, several surprising. Look at the West hand in today's diagram. South opens one no-trump, and North raises to three no-trump.

What would you lead?

The authors point out that in this auction, EastWest will average 14.4 cards in the majors to the other side's 11.6. So, lean strongly toward a major.

They found that even a passive lead from a short major worked better than from honor-fourth in a minor.

In this example, the heart ace beat the contract 27.8% of the time, which was 8% better than a diamond. At matchpoints, the heart ace was still best.

In this deal, the heart ace is the only winner. South takes the second heart and drives out the club ace, but East establishes his hearts. Declarer has only eight winners (one spade, two hearts and five clubs), and if he takes the spade finesse, he goes down two.

A diamond lead, though, is too slow.

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USC-Colorado game canceled

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Sam Kimball, Sara Kimball and Mary Ann Soukop help at the registration table for the tournament.

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“While the emphasis was on supporting our local veterans and having fun, and less about winning, there were still some impressive scores posted,” Dave Buche said, adding his only disappointment was “that nobody was able to get a hole-in-one and take home the 2020 Toyota Tacoma truck of the $10,000 prize.”

Fill the Shelves Shamble The 2021 calendar will start with the annual New Year’s Day Fill the Shelves Shamble at Bandon Crossings.

All of the proceeds will go to area food banks.

More than $15,000 has been raised for food banks over the past 10 years.

For more information on the Holiday Best Ball and Fill the Shelves Shambles events, call Bandon Crossings at 541-347-3232

Maradona From B8

His crowning achievement came at the 1986 World Cup, captaining Argentina in its 3-2 win over West Germany in the final and decisive in a 2-1 victory against England in a feisty quarterfinal match.

Over the protests of England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, the referee let stand a goal by Maradona in which, as he admitted years later, he intentionally hit the ball with his hand in “a bit of mischief.”

But Maradona’s impact wouldn’t be confined to cheating. Four minutes later, he spectacularly weaved past four opponents from midfield to beat Shilton for what FIFA later declared the greatest goal in World Cup history.

Many Argentines saw the match as revenge for their country’s loss to Britain in the 1982 war over the Falkland Islands, which Argentines still claim as

against Aztecs, whose game against Fresno State scheduled for Friday was canceled last Sunday due to positive tests for the Bulldogs.

USC canceled practice earlier Thursday for the second time in three days while awaiting test results for a player exhibiting COVID-19 illness symptoms.

USC also held its team activities virtually Tuesday after a player who had traveled to the Trojans’ win at Utah last weekend tested positive for COVID. Another player tested positive Wednesday before the Trojans held their normal practice, and five additional players were quarantined due to contact tracing.

The Trojans haven’t said which players are involved, but Helton confirmed they include starters.

USC’s next game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4, at the Coliseum against Washington State. The Cougars are idle this week because their scheduled Apple Cup meeting with Washington this Friday was scrapped due to positive tests at Washington State.

The Huskies instead will play Utah on Saturday after Utah’s scheduled game with Arizona State also was canceled.

CORVALLIS (AP) — Warith Alatishe scored 16 points, Ethan Thompson added 15 and Oregon State opened the season with a 71-63 win over Pac-12 rival California in what counts as a nonconference game on Wednesday.

The matchup materialized because of the COVID-19 scramble when Colorado State was unable to play in the four-team pod. Northwest University is the fourth team and will play the Pac-12 teams over the next two days.

Zach Reichle and Jarod Lucas scored 11 points apiece for the Beavers who are now 7-0 in openers under coach Wayne Tinkle.

Tinkle picked up his 94th win, tied for fourth in school history.

Matt Bradley led the Golden Bears with 21 points.

Oregon State took the lead for good with a 9-0 run that made it 27-20 with just under five minutes to go in the first half. It was 36-31 at the break.

An 8-0 surge midway through the second half pushed the lead to 57-43 but the Bears rallied with a 10-2 surge to get within 67-62 with 1:38 to go.

However Lucas and Reichle both made a pair of free throws to seal the win.

Cal and Oregon State will clash twice more this season, Jan. 2 in Corvallis and Feb. 25 in Berkeley.

The last nonconference game between the schools, not counting conference tournament matchups, came in the 1987 NIT. The teams’ last regular season nonconference meeting came at the 1984 Far West Classic in Portland.

SAN FRANCISCO 61, VIRGININA 60: Jamaree Bouyea scored 19 points and San Francisco pulled the biggest upset of the young college basketball season, using a late 8-0 run Friday to beat No. 4 Virginia 61-60 in the Homelight Classic.

Khalil Shabazz added 14 points and Taavi Jurkatamm had two big 3-pointers in the second half for the Dons (21), who were playing their third game in three days.

Reece Beekman and Justin McCoy each scored 11 points for Virginia (11), a 15 1/2-point favorite.

Marquette transfer Sam Hauser added 10 points, but missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left that would have won the game.

club and closest to his heart.

Drug problems overshadowed his final playing years.

Maradona failed a doping test in 1991 and was banned for 15 months, acknowledging his longtime cocaine addiction.

He failed another doping test for stimulants and was thrown out of the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

In retirement, Maradona frequented Boca matches as a raucous one-man cheering section and took

part in worldwide charity, sporting and exhibition events. But the already stocky forward quickly gained weight and was clearly short of breath as he huffed through friendly matches.

In 2000, in what doctors said was a brush with death, he was hospitalized in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este with a heart that doctors said was pumping at less than half its capacity. Blood and urine samples turned up traces of cocaine.

Oregon State men win hoops opener

Holiday Best Ball Bandon Crossings will have one more tournament for 2020, on Dec. 12.

The holiday best ball tournament sponsored by McKay’s Markets will be a two-person best ball with a $60 entry fee and lots of prizes.

In a twist, teams will have to count both scores every hole, one a gross score and one a net score.

Closest to pin prizes will be presented on all 18 holes, with the winners receiving a prime rib (maximum two prizes per golfer). In addition, raffle tickets will be sold with prizes including prime ribs and golf rounds at various regional courses. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a local organization to help with Christmas gifts for the less fortunate.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No. 19 Southern California’s scheduled home game Saturday against unbeaten Colorado has been canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests for the Trojans.

Colorado (2-0) immediately booked a replacement game against San Diego State in Boulder on Saturday afternoon.

In a statement Thursday night, the Pac-12 said USC (3-0) didn’t have the minimum number of scholarship players available at a specific position group as a result of at least two positive COVID-19 cases and the resulting isolation of additional players under contact tracing protocols.

The Trojans haven’t identified the position or the players involved.

“We are disappointed for our players and fans and those from Colorado that Saturday’s game will not be played, but the health and safety of everyone in both programs is of the utmost priority,” USC coach Clay Helton said in a statement. “We will continue to test and monitor our players, coaches and staff and take guidance from health officials as we prepare for our remaining games.”

Colorado moved quickly to secure another game

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Veterans Scramble Nov. 21 Bobby Cox, Greg Harless, Alan Heckerd and John Miles, 58; Levi Rider, Nick Cheser, John Kirkpatrick and Jake Lucero, 59; Tim Beckley, Tamara Beckley, Jack Waibel and Dave Hodges, 62; Ed Tyner, John Loverin, Wim McSpadden and Jim Wakeman, 63; Bo Clark, Neal Cahoon, Mike Dobney and Jim Manteiga, 64; Dave Buche, Diane Buche, Scott Buche and Ed Atkinson, 64; Tressa Berg, Dan Berg, Dan Brown and Joe Gisholt, 68; Chris Moorelock, Reed McNeely, Amanda Carlton and Mike Barnes, 69; Dennis Thomason, Larry Langenberg, Dan Hes-

“Las Malvinas.”

“It was our way of recovering ‘Las Malvinas,’” Maradona wrote in his 2000 autobiography “I am Diego.”

“It was more than trying to win a game. We said the game had nothing to do with the war. But we knew that Argentines had died there, that they had killed them like birds. And this was our revenge. It was something bigger than us: We were defending our flag.”

It also was vindication for Maradona, who in what he later called “the greatest tragedy” of his career was cut from the squad of the 1978 World Cup — which Argentina won at home — because he was only 17.

Maradona said he was given a soccer ball soon after he could run.

“I was 3 years old and I slept hugging that ball all night,” he said.

At 10, Maradona gained fame by performing at halftime of professional matches, wowing crowds by keeping the ball air-

ter and Art Robison, 69; David Kimes, Craig Ford, Ray Fabien and Chip England, 69; Jon Gysbers, Howard Seaton and Dan Andor, 70; Carmon Defranco, Keith Johnston, Gene Reiner and Marty Brennan, 71; Judy Miles, Rhonda Gore and Clyde Gore, 84.

Closest to Pin — Levi Rider (No. 6), Mike Dobney (No. 9), Greg Harless (No. 11), Ed Tyner (No. 14), Dan Andor (No. 17).

Long Drive — Women: Tamara Beckley. Men: Scott Buche.

Casual Fridays Nov. 20 Low Gross — Sam McCullough 73, Dan van Donk 74, Brian Gibson 75, Phillip Shoaf 78, Ryder Desteunder 79, Kevin Phillips 79, Greg Harless 79, Brian Saksa 80, Richard

Stefiuk 81, Wayne Everest 83, Mark Nortness 83, Mitch McCullough 84, Bobby Cox 85, Bob Bray 88, Jim Lorenzen 90, Val Nemcek 94, Phil Bennett 101, Rick Evans 103, Luke Thornton 109.

Low Net — John Shaw 67, Cedric Johnston 68, Frank Cronan 69, David Kimes 70, Robert Webber 70, Chip England 71, Martha Blochlinger 71, Eric Oberbeck 72, Wim McSpadden 72, Dewey Powers 73, Gerard Ledoux 75, Jim Sylvester 76, Marilyn Pothier 77, John Johnston 77, Kathrine Barton 79, John Ohanesian 83, Richard Wold 85, Craig Ford 89, Tom Gant 89.

Closest to Pin — Greg Harless (No. 6), Mark Nortness (No. 9), Cedric Johnston (No. 11), Chip England (No. 14), Brian Saksa (No. 17).

borne for minutes with his feet, chest and head.

He also made his playing debut with the Argentinos Juniors youth team, leading a squad of mostly 14-year-olds through 136 unbeaten matches.

“To see him play was pure bliss, true stardom,” teammate Carlos Beltran said.

Maradona played from 1976-81 for first division club Argentinos Juniors, then went to Boca Juniors for a year before heading to Barcelona for a

world-record $8 million.

In 1984, Barcelona sold him to Napoli, in Italy. He remade its fortunes almost single-handedly, taking it to the 1987 Italian league championship for its first title in 60 years.

A year after losing the 1990 World Cup final to West Germany, Maradona moved to Spanish club Sevilla, but his career was on the decline. He played five matches at Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys in 1994 before returning to Boca from 1995-97 — his final

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Washington in first after beating Dallas ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Alex Smith has Washington at least temporarily in first place in the NFC East after winning on Thanksgiving for the first time, two years after a planned holiday showing was wrecked by the quarterback’s career-threatening leg injury.

Smith and his teammates aren’t going to concern themselves with how bad their division might be.

Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Smith threw a scoring pass and Washington pulled away in the fourth quarter of a 4116 Thanksgiving victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.

Smith was days away from a second career Thanksgiving start in a visit to Dallas two years ago when he was injured. Now he has a second straight victory in his improbable comeback.

“It’s hard to put into words,” said Smith, who was a modest 19 of 26 for 149 yards and got bailed out on his only interception when receiver Terry McLaurin ran down Dallas linebacker Jaylon Smith to prevent a tying touchdown before the Cowboys had to settle for a field goal.

“I never would have dreamt in a million years something like this would be happening. Just thankful for it and making the most of it every day.”

Gibson’s second score was a 23yard run on the first play after an ill-advised fake punt by Dallas as Washington beat its division rival on Thanksgiving for just the second time in 10 tries. Washington has been the most frequent visitor for the Cowboys in their annual holiday home game.

Washington (4-7) slides ahead of Philadelphia (3-6-1) in the NFC East and will stay in first place if the Eagles lose to Seattle on Monday night. It was the third win in five games since a five-game losing streak dropped Washington to 1-5.

The New York Giants can pull even with Washington by beating Cincinnati on Sunday, and they currently hold the tiebreaker because they went 2-0 against Washington this season.

“Our record’s not the best,” Gibson said. “We’re still in it.

That gives us hope. That’s what we’re pushing for is we can still

make the playoffs right now. We’re going to keep going.”

Dallas (3-8) couldn’t build on a big win at Minnesota, losing for the fifth time in six games since star quarterback Dak Prescott’s season-ending ankle injury.

The Cowboys were playing a day after strength coach Markus Paul died at a hospital following a medical emergency at the team’s facility. Paul was honored with a moment of silence before the game.

The Cowboys trailed 20-16 when they faced a fourth-and-10 from their 24-yard line early in the fourth quarter. Darian Thompson took the snap in front of punter Hunter Niswander and pitched to Cedrick Wilson on a reverse that was stuffed for a 1-yard loss.

On the next play, Gibson easily beat the Dallas defense to the left pylon. After another Dallas punt, Gibson capped a clock-killing drive with a 37-yard score for a 34-16 lead.

Washington made it a blowout when Montez Sweat tipped and intercepted a pass right in the face of Andy Dalton and was free to run 15 yards for a TD.

Gibson, who already was the rookie leader in touchdowns rushing and now has 11, finished with 115 yards on 20 carries.

And two-time rushing champion Ezekiel Elliott of Dallas had just 32 yards while losing his fifth fumble of the season, by far the most of his five-year career.

McLaurin had the defensive play of the game, tackling Smith at the Washington 4 after Smith’s interception in the open field near the 50. The Cowboys went 6 yards in the wrong direction and had to settle for a short field goal and a 20-16 deficit late in the third quarter.

“I was just trying to make a play,” said McLaurin, who led Washington with seven catches for 92 yards. “But when our defense got that stop, that’s when I kind of felt like, ‘Wow, that was a big play.’ You never give up on any plays because you never know what’s going to happen.”

Dallas’ last lead was 10-7 in the second quarter after Dalton’s 54-yard touchdown pass to Amari Cooper, who had 112 yards on six catches.

Watson’s four TDs lift Texans over Lions DETROIT (AP) — Deshaun Watson dropped back in a protected pocket at midfield and perfectly lofted one of his four touchdown passes, connecting with Will Fuller in stride just before he reached the end zone.

Houston’s star quarterback made it look easy, and the Detroit Lions did their part to not put up much of a fight.

Watson had a pair of go-ahead touchdown passes in the first half and threw for two more scores in the fourth quarter to help Houston pull away and beat Detroit 41-25 Thursday.

And still, he wasn’t satisfied.

“It was definitely good, but I missed two touchdowns,” Watson said.

The dynamic quarterback finished 17 of 25 for 318 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He has thrown 15 touchdown passes without getting picked off once in the past six games.

“You’ve got to give some credit to the guys up front,” interim coach Romeo Crennel said. “If they give him time, he’s able to make plays. Guys can get open

and he can hit them. He has that kind of accuracy.”

Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt had an early pick-6 and Fuller had six receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns, including a 40-yard touchdown catch in which it looked like he and Watson were all alone on a practice field.

The Texans (4-7) have won two straight for the first time this season and three of their past four games with Crennel.

“That’s good, but we haven’t won enough,” Crennel said.

The Lions haven’t, either, and it might cost at least one man his job.

Detroit (4-7) might end the season with interim leaders after losing consecutive games for the third time this season, dropping coach Matt Patricia’s record to 13-29-1 and general manager Bob Quinn’s mark to 12 games under .500 over five seasons.

Patricia was peppered with questions about his job being in jeopardy, and evaded each query.

“My focus every day is on the guys in that locker room and working as hard as I can to help them be successful,” he said.

The Lions retained Patricia and Quinn for this season and ownership said there was an expectation they contend for the playoffs by playing in meaningful games in December. And, that seems highly unlikely.

Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said the scrutiny on Patricia has not appeared to affect him.

“He’s the same guy every day,” Stafford said. “The guy comes to work, grinds, and wants to win like all of us. He’s a passionate coach, who loves the game. I’ve had a lot of respect with how he’s continued to come to work.”

Detroit, which was coming off its first shutout loss since 2009, scored first before collapsing with turnovers on two straight snaps and three consecutive possessions in the first half. Houston’s defense entered the game with an NFL-low five forced turnovers.

Watt put his hands up on a rush just in time to pick off Stafford’s pass and returned it 19 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter.

“I saw he was going to throw quickly so I stopped rushing and jumped up,” Watt recalled. “It hit

me square in the hands.”

On Detroit’s next snap, Jonathan Williams fumbled and Houston took advantage with Watson’s 2-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Prosise to go ahead 13-6.

“Three turnovers early in the game killed the momentum,” Stafford said.

Watson’s 33-yard touchdown pass to Duke Johnson gave the Texans a 20-14 lead early in the second quarter.

Watson’s first touchdown pass to Fuller early in the fourth put Houston ahead 34-17. He connected again with Fuller, who was wide open, with a 34-yard touchdown on a trick play after handing the ball off and getting it back on a lateral.

Stafford was 28 of 42 for 295 yards with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Mohamed Sanu in the fourth and an interception that Watt returned for a score. Detroit’s Adrian Peterson had a pair of 1-yard touchdown runs in the first half — and tried to take some blame off Patricia for the latest loss.

“It has nothing to do with the head coach,” Peterson said.

Argentina soccer great Maradona dies at 60 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and led his country to that year’s World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.

Maradona’s spokesman, Sebastián Sanchi, said he died Wednesday of a heart attack, two weeks after being released from a hospital in Buenos Aires following brain surgery.

The office of Argentina’s president said it will decree three days of national mourning, and the Argentine soccer association expressed its sorrow on Twitter.

One of the most famous moments in the history of the sport, the “Hand of God” goal, came when the diminutive Maradona punched the ball into England’s net during the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals. England said the ball went in off of Maradona’s hand, not his head. Maradona himself gave conflicting accounts of what had happened over the years, at one point attributing the goal to divine intervention, to “the hand of God.” Ahead of his 60th birthday in October, Maradona told France

Football magazine that it was his dream to “score another goal against the English, this time with the right hand.”

Maradona also captivated fans around the world over a two-decade career with a bewitching style of play that was all his own.

Although his reputation was tarnished by his addictions and an ill-fated spell in charge of the national team, he remained idolized in soccer-mad Argentina as the “Pibe de Oro” or “Golden Boy.” “You took us to the top of the world,” Argentine President Alfredo Fernández said on social media.

“You made us incredibly happy.

You were the greatest of all.”

The No. 10 he wore on his jersey became synonymous with him, as it also had with Pelé, the Brazilian great with whom Maradona was regularly paired as the best of all time.

The Brazilian said in a statement he had lost “a dear friend.”

“There is much more to say, but for now may God give his family strength,” Pelé said. “One day, I hope, we will play soccer together in the sky.”

Bold, fast and utterly unpredictable, Maradona was a master of at-

tack, juggling the ball easily from one foot to the other as he raced upfield. Dodging and weaving with his low center of gravity, he shrugged off countless rivals and often scored with a devastating left foot, his most powerful weapon.

“Everything he was thinking in his head, he made it happen with his feet,” said Salvatore Bagni, who played with Maradona at Italian club Napoli.

A ballooning waistline slowed Maradona’s explosive speed later in his career and by 1991 he was snared in his first doping scandal when he admitted to a cocaine habit that haunted him until he retired in 1997, at 37.

Hospitalized near death in 2000 and again in ’04 for heart problems blamed on cocaine, he later said he overcame the drug problem. Cocaine, he once said famously, had proven to be his “toughest rival.”

But more health problems followed, despite a 2005 gastric bypass that greatly trimmed his weight. Maradona was hospitalized in early 2007 for acute hepatitis that his doctor blamed on excessive drinking and eating.

He made an unlikely return to

the national team in 2008 when he was appointed Argentina coach, but after a quarterfinal exit at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, he was ousted — ultimately picking up another coaching job with the United Arab Emirates club Al Wasl.

Maradona was the fifth of eight children who grew up in a poor, gritty barrio on the Buenos Aires outskirts where he played a kind of dirt-patch soccer that launched many Argentines to international stardom.

None of them approached Maradona’s fame. In 2001, FIFA named Maradona one of the two greatest in the sport’s history, alongside Pelé.

“Maradona inspires us,” said then-Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, explaining his country’s everyman fascination with Maradona at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. “He’s our idol, and an idol for the people.”

Maradona reaped titles at home and abroad, playing in the early 1980s for Argentinos Juniors and Boca Juniors before moving on to Spanish and Italian clubs.

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National TV Sports Listings Today

College Football — Ohio State at Illinois, 9 a.m., Fox Sports 1; Kentucky at Florida, 9 a.m., ESPN; Maryland at Indiana, 9 a.m., ESPN2; Texas Tech at Oklahoma State, 9 a.m. Fox; Bowling Green at Ohio, 9 a.m., ESPNU; Kent State at Buffalo, 9 a.m., CBS Sports Network; Penn State at Michigan, 9 a.m., ABC; Florida Atlantic at Middle Tennessee, 10:30 a.m., CBS Sports Network; Auburn at Alabama, 12:30 p.m., CBS; Pittsburgh at Clemson, 12:30 p.m., ESPN; Northwestern at Michigan State, 12:30 p.m., ESPN2; Colorado at USC, 12:30 p.m., ABC; Cincinnati at Temple, 12:30 p.m., ESPNU; Rut-

gers at Purdue, 1 p.m., Fox Sports 1; San Jose State at Boise State, 1 p.m., Fox; San Diego State at Colorado, 2 p.m., Pac-12 Network; Western Kentucky at Charlotte, 3 p.m., CBS Sports Network; LSU at Texas A&M, 4 p.m., ESPN; Kansas State at Baylor, 4 p.m., ESPN2; Utah at Washington, 4:30 p.m., ABC; TCU at Kansas, 5 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Arizona at UCLA, 5 p.m., Fox. Men’s College Basketball — South Carolina vs. Liberty, 1 p.m., ESPNEWS. Golf — Alfred Dunhill Championship, 2 a.m., Golf Channel.

Skiing — World Cup from Levi, Finland, noon, NBC.

Sunday, Nov. 29

NFL Football — Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo, 10 a.m., CBS; Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 10:15 a.m., NBC; San Francisco Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, 1 p.m., Fox; Kansas City at Tampa Bay, 1:25 p.m., CBS; Chicago at Green Bay, 5:20 p.m., NBC. Men’s College Basketball — Richmond at Kentucky, 10 a.m., ESPN; TBA, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., ESPN2; North Dakota State at Creighton, 1:30 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Houston vs. Texas Tech, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2; San Francisco vs. Rhode Island, 2:30 p.m., ESPNU; Eastern Illinois at Butler, 3:30 p.m., Fox

Sports 1; Virginia Tech vs. South Florida, 5 p.m., ESPN2.

Auto Racing — Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, 6 a.m., ESPN2.

Golf — Alfred Dunhill Championship, 2 a.m., Golf Channel.

Monday, Nov. 30

NFL Football — Seattle at Philadelphia, 5:15 p.m., ESPN. Men’s College Basketball — Maui Invitational, Texas vs. Davidson, 9 a.m., ESPN2; Indiana vs.

Providence, 11:30 a.m., ESPN2; North Carolina vs. Nevada, 4 p.m., ESPN2; Stanford vs. Alabama, 6:30 p.m., ESPN2; Saint Joseph’s at Villanova, 2 p.m., Fox Sports 1; East-

ern Kentucky at Xavier, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1; UM Kansas City at Kansas State, 5 p.m., ESPNU.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

Men’s College Basketball — Maui Invitational semifinals, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., ESPN; Consolation semifinals, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., ESPN2; Brigham Young vs.

USC, 11:30 a.m., ESPN2; Vanderbilt vs. Connecticut, 2 p.m., ESPN2; Nebraska-Omaha at Creighton, 2 p.m., Fox Sports 1; Oklahoma State at Marquette, 4 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Major League Soccer — Playoffs, TBA, 6 p.m., Fox Sports 1.

Rivalry contest too late Because of an early print deadlilne, today’s edition of The World was published before the Oregon-Oregon State rivalry football game in Corvallis.

Details of the game, formerly known as the Civil War, can be found on The World’s web page, www.theworldlink.com. Former Marshfield standout Cory Stover has been seeing extended time with Oregon State’s defense the past few weeks.

No. 1 Zags top Kansas FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Coach Mark Few and Gonzaga keep reaching new heights.

While the top-ranked Bulldogs opened their season with a 102-90 victory over No. 6 Kansas, Few won his 600th game.

“I got an ice shower in the locker, which I didn’t expect,” said Few, who has been at Gonzaga since 1999. “(Kansas coach) Bill (Self) and I set this up for a big college basketball game on Thanksgiving Day before the Cowboys game. That’s why we love college basketball. There’s a lot more games like this coming across the season.”

They followed it up with a 90-67 win over Auburn on Friday.

Drew Timme scored 25 points, Jalen Suggs had 24 and Corey Kispert added 23 as No. 1 Gonzaga pulled away for a statement win in the opener.

“We’re not that experienced of a team coming back,” Few said. “We needed Drew and Corey against a high, high level team. We needed their experience and toughness.”

The Bulldogs built a double-digit lead in the first half at the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers TipOff, then saw the Jayhawks tie it twice in the second half before putting them away. Gonzaga went on a 22-7 run to go up 96-78.

Self said he believes the Bulldogs are as talented as the Kentucky team in 2014-15, which went 38-0 before losing to Wisconsin in the Final Four.

“I thought we played a great team,” he said.

“They have four guards who I think will be the best guards we’ll play all year.”

Suggs, who got in foul trouble in the first half, scored 17 of his 24 in the second half.

“I played patient, picked my spots, picked my moments,” Suggs said.

Few said Suggs was special. “And he’s so good to coach,” he added.

Marcus Garrett led Kansas with 22 points and Ochai Agbaji added 17 points. Agbai picked up his fourth foul midway through the second half, which hurt the Jayhawks.

When he left, Kansas trailed 70-67.

“We needed Ochai out there,” Self said. “We’re not deep enough to make up for him.”

The Jayhawks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the first half to tie the game at 57.

Gonzaga went on a 12-3 run to take a 20-9 lead.

Timme scored eight of those points from the inside. He and the Bulldogs constantly broke down Kansas’ defense, which led to three layups in a row.

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Then-North Bend Mayor Rick Wetherell introduces Santa during North Bend’s tree lighting ceremony in 2017. This year’s event will be a drive-through Christmas Cruise on Dec. 4.

North Bend plans Christmas Cruise City also will have first Christmas Spirit Awards, announced at Dec. 8 meeting The city of North Bend is planning a drive-through Christmas Cruise on Friday, Dec. 4.

The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. at the North Bend Community Center, located at 2222 Broadway Ave.

People are invited to drive through a lighted display. Gift bags will be available for children up to 12 years old and the kids also can wave to Santa from their vehicles. Children who return their letter to Santa from their gift bag will be entered in a bike giveaway.

The city of North Bend also is presenting the city’s first Christmas Spirit Awards this winter.

The North Bend City Council will pick six residential properties and the mayor will choose a

commercial property to be honored with the spirit of Christmas awards.

The council members and mayor will view decorations on residences, storefronts, building exteriors and window displays Dec. 7. The winners will be announced at the Dec. 8 council meeting.

Residents are encouraged to nominate their friends, family members, neighbors or their own properties. Sites that are nominated must be in the city limits.

Entrants must have their Christmas lights on by dusk and

businesses and house numbers must be clearly marked for judges to see.

Criteria for judging will include attractive use of light and color, creative display of theme, entry and windows décor, originality and creativity, overall effect, use of non-lighting decorations and yard decorations.

Nomination forms are available online at the North Bend Information Center’s webpage, www.northbendoregon.us/infocenter.

CB native just misses final in baking competition ZACK DEMARS The World

A Coos Bay native just missed the top spot in her group in the online “Greatest Baker” competition last week, eliminating her from the competition.

Amiee Blevins, a 1994 Marsh-

feild High School graduate who owns the SweetHeart Bakeshop in The Dalles, finished second in her group of the competition, just a handful of votes away from making it into the final round and a shot at a $10,000 prize, she said Wednesday.

“I am thankful and feel like

a winner with all the support I received though,” she wrote in an email.

Still, it’s not the end for Blevins’ hopes. With plans for her family members to return to the Coos Bay area, Blevins is still planning on joining them, returning to the area after 26 years away.

Christmas tree permits are available on South Coast Christmas tree permits are available at several South Coast businesses.

The permits are $5 per tree and are not refundable.

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

There is a limit of five tree permits per household, and they may be used only on those lands open to Christmas tree harvesting administered by the RRSNF and the Bureau of Land Management Medford and Coos Bay districts.

South Coast vendors include

Coquille Supply, Powers Market and Variety, the Rogue Outdoor Store in Gold Beach and the Chetco Outdoor Store in Brookings.

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.

For information, contact the Coos Bay District Office at 541756-0100.

She’ll be bringing the bakery with her on her move, too, and plans to open it in a new form in the Bay Area. She hasn’t yet announced what the bakery will look like or where exactly it’ll be located, but says she has a “big surprise” in store for the new location.

North Bend Public Library’s December take-and-make project is gingerbread house The World The North Bend Public Library’s monthly take-andmake kit for the month of December will be a gingerbread house.

The kits are designed for children ages 5 to 12 years old.

Pick-up of the kits will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at

the library.

People must sign up for the kits by Wednesday, Dec. 9. For more information, call the library at 541-7560400.

There is a limit of one kit per child and the library would like to share the creations, with people encouraged to submit photos to nbservices@coastlinelibrarynetwork.org.

That huge meal you ate the other day…?

You’d have a hard time digesting it by yourself.

Many people know that termites can’t actually digest wood: it’s the bacteria in the termite guts that do the work of breaking down cellulose. But termites are certainly not the only animals that host digestion helpers.

Most complex animals have microbes that use their bodies as their regular habitat and contribute to the health of the host — complex animals including us.

In fact, recent counts indicate that just over half the cells in your body aren’t human, but your bacteria companions.

While there are lots of microbes naturally living on your skin and mucus membranes, the majority of these tenants are living in your gut; most of the gut inhabitants are bacteria.

It’s difficult to grow most of these microbes outside the body and microbiotic communities change widely among individuals and between groups, so it’s hard to know for sure how many kinds of microbes live inside us. However, most researchers estimate there are about 500 different species of bacteria that make our guts their home; some researchers say that number might be as high as 1,000. That weighs in at a little less than half a pound.

Another classic “recruitment and mortality” scenario, the particular mix of species inside each of us is determined by which microbes find their way inside and which survive in great numbers. Which microbes thrive is determined mostly by what we feed them: different diets support different microbial communities.

How are our “little friends” recruited? We start accumulating our personal communities at birth, seeding our bodies with bacteria from our mothers. More microbes are added from food and the environment until, at about age 3, we usually have a full set that’s similar to our parents’.

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The Chamber Minute: Time for nominations

TIMM SLATER Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

The annual Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet is set for Saturday, January 30. Besides acknowledging the officers, board members, and committee chairs for the past year, and introducing the members who will serve in those roles for the upcoming year, we have a variety of awards and recognitions which truly make this a community celebration.

We’ll talk more about the banquet as the time gets closer, but one of the main events of the evening we need your help with right now. Citizen of the Year is an honor that is given to a mem-

ber of our community, who, by consistently giving of their time, energy and resources, has made Oregon’s Bay Area a better place to live. For 2019 that award went to Rachel Richardson, who has made volunteer service a way of life. Her unwavering kindness and respect for everyone she encounters is a near perfect model for how to treat others. Her positivity and willingness to jump in to make a difference is an example for all.

Additionally, the Business of the Year award is given to a business that has exhibited excellence

in products and customer service; contributed time, manpower and resources to community improvement projects; and made significant contributions toward a healthy economy through excellence in employee relationships and training. Last year, the award went to the Sause Bros Inc., with over 80 years in the ocean towing industry, they promote a culture of community caring, while being successful and respected in their field.

So how can you help affect these two awards? By making a nomination for someone or busi-

ness which you think meets those standards. Nominations are now open through January 15 for both of these honors. Give us a call, look on the website or stop by the chamber office on Central Avenue in Coos Bay and we can get the nomination forms to you.

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.)

Zonta Club takes stand against violence Among the many problems associated with the COVID 19 pandemic is the increase in intimate partner violence and abuse. Some studies show, 35 percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/ or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence. New estimates from the United Nations Population Fund suggests that the first three months of the 2020 quarantine resulted in a 20 percent rise in gender-based violence around the world, with Coos County being no exception. Contact with the SAFE Project, our local domestic violence program, indicates their shelter is consistently full with increased call numbers to their hot line. The SAFE Project has adopted the slogan “Not everyone is safe at home.”

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.

The campaign runs every year from Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to Dec. 10, Human Rights Day. It was initiated in 1991 by the first Women’s Global

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Members of the Coos Bay City Council stand with the Zonta Club in an effort to eliminate violence against women.

Leadership Institute, held by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership at Rutgers University.

Since 1991, more than 6,000 organizations from approximately 187 countries have participated in the campaign. The theme for 2020 is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”

The Zonta International believes violence against women is not inevitable; it is preventable. To end

violence against women, attitudes that perpetuate, rationalize and normalize that violence, need to be challenged and changed.

Shifting these behaviors is hard and slow, but gender equality means all of us, men and women working together to make true change.

The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area invites you to visit its Facebook page during the 16 days to view photos of local men

and women standing up against gender violence.

Photos will change each day. We thank the many local businesses and agencies who have taken a stand with Zonta to say no to gender violence.

Ali Mageehon, advocacy chair, says “Zontians will not back down from our message that ending gender-based violence is critical, and even more so with the COVID-19 pandemic making it challenging for

women to get to safety.”

Zonta is an international service organization of women and men working together to advance the status of women at the global and local level through service and advocacy. Currently the Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area meets via Zoom at noon on the first and third Friday of the month. For more information or to donate to Zonta, visit www.zontacoosbayarea.org.

Festival of Trees will benefit military museum FLORENCE — The Oregon Coast Military Museum is hosting its annual Festival of Trees event this year, but this time in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Until Nov. 28, dozens of Christmas trees decorated by businesses and donors are on display across the coast and online. Funds raised by auctioning the trees will be contributed to the museum after the eighth-annual event.

A map of the location of each of the trees is available on the museum’s website at www.oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com.

Winners of the trees will be announced during a virtual event on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. Six real, designer trees will also be auctioned during the live event.

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This week in Coos County history: November 25-28 100 YEARS — 1920

Trophies of 1970 Coquille Football

Need field for athletics here Movement will likely be started here soon Muddy field for Thanksgiving contest stirs them up — some favor joint field Among those interested in athletics, there is today a strong sentiment for immediately taking steps to provide a good athletic field for sports here. The muddy field in which the football game between Marshfield and Eugene had to be played yesterday stimulated the feeling and steps will probably be taken at once.

Some were advocating that arrangements be made with North Bend so that the present ball park there could be used jointly and thus save the expense of fixing up and maintaining two separate fields.

It is claimed that many of the contests will be between the two towns and under arrangements the past year. North Bend and Marshfield seldom would have two contests going in the two towns at the same time. Aside from getting a better field, it is claimed that the location of the athletic park between the two towns would increase the attendance, drawing from both ways.

Sports should aid “Marshfield certainly ought to do something about getting a better football field,” said F.L. Grannis, former coach of the Marshfield high school team but now coach at Eugene. “It is a shame to have teams play in a field like we had to compete in yesterday.

“I think the Marshfield sportsmen who like to see a game ought to make up a fund and put a field in condition. It would not cost a great deal and it would stimulate interest in sports as well as making possible better playing.”

War veteran dies from kick of cow John F. Burgess of Fishtrap meets death this week in a peculiar manner Being kicked in the abdomen by a cow and struck in exactly the spot where he was injured during the Civil War when he served in the Union army, caused the death of John F. Burgess at his home at Fishtrap this week. Mr. Burgess was 74 years of age but had been in splendid health up to the time he was injured by the cow.

50 YEARS — 1970 Wright run, McCrorey field goal give Coquille AA grid title COQUILLE — “We’ve believed in them for a long time down here. Now maybe the rest of the state will believe in them, too.”

Coach Andy Klemm summed it up nicely — the Coquille Red devils made a lot of believers on Spike Leslie Field Friday.

In what was more like two games rolled into one, Coquille came out of the locker-room at halftime to completely take command of a contest dominated by Junction City the first two quarters.

Klemm’s Devils sailed down the field with the second half kickoff for a touchdown which brought a 7-7 deadlock with less than three minutes of the third quarter played.

Then, six minutes later, Ed McCrorey capped another Coquille drive with 26yard field goal — and that was that.

In a classic David-and-Goliath tale, the underdog Red Devils had upset No. 1-ranked Junction City, 10-7, and claimed the state Class AA football championship for 1970.

“There’s really not much I can say,” stated the Tigers’ head coach, Bill Peden.

“Coquille just came out in the second half and blew us off the field. I thought my kids came off the ball well in the first half.

We’ve been a second-half team all season, but not tonight.”

With halfbacks Lonnie Gilbert and Steve Wright bursting out of the backfield for yardage almost at will, and quarterback John Van Burger mixing in timely passes, the Red Devils rolled up 265 yards after intermission — and came close to two more touchdowns.

“We didn’t make any adjustments at halftime,” Klemm said. “It took the kids

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one half to find out they could win this game, and then they did. We just ran right at them and they couldn’t stop us.”

“We just handled them — period.”

McCrorey’s three-point boot was a record-setter for a Double-A championship game. It was the first to decide a title contest and also the longest — the only other was a 23-yarder by Tim Ruhl of North Catholic in a losing cause, 14-3, to Vale in 1966.

The kick was perfectly straight, but there was a question afterward as to how great the clearance. “I don’t know how far it cleared,” Klemm replied, “and I don’t care if it was only an inch — it won the game.”

In a way, the crucial field goal atoned for a perfectly thrown pass in the end zone that McCrorey was unable to hold in the last few seconds of the first half.

It bounced off McCrorey’s hands, was tipped by one defender, and intercepted by another — Joel McCowan.

With a 7-0 lead, the Tigers were content to run out the clock at intermission.

Junction City had controlled the first half despite two lost fumbles and Duane Peterson’s interception of a McCowan pass — the first and only theft off McCowan all season.

and girls, old and young filed into the old dance hall on a recent Saturday night to cut a rug.

Elizabeth Sullivan, the Coquille woman who began hosting contradances at the grange in July, spread the word that Cassel was back for Thanksgiving and providing music for the event.

The 22-year-old Port Orford native is a national Scottish fiddling champion who recently graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music and is preparing to release her debut CD in January.

20 YEARS — 2000

McMINNVILLE (AP) — It was a lot like the Cal-Stanford finish in 1982. Only Joe Ritzert didn’t find any band members or musical instruments blocking his path to the end zone.

Ritzert ran 21 yards for a touchdown after Central College (Iowa) had its tying field-goal kick blocked in overtime to give the Dutch a stunning 20-17 victory over Linfield on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.

In one of the more bizarre finishes of the season, the winning touchdown was scored while the Linfield players, and some fans, were running onto the field to celebrate what they thought was a victory by the Wildcats.

“This was a great football game,” said Central coach Rich kacmarynski. “On the final play, after our kicker slipped, I looked away and didn’t see what happened. When I looked back, I saw Joe running in the end zone. It reminded me of the Stanford-Cal game in 1982. “ In that infamous game, Cal lateraled five times on the kickoff to score the winning touchdown as time ran out.

Kevin Moen finished the 57-yard return

They came to dance Grange shakes with foot-stomping contradancing GREENACRES — Walking through the doorway into a warm dance hall resonating with energy from fiddle, guitar and stomping feet, a newcomer could get the feeling that the night’s festivities at the Greenacres Grange could somehow transcend time.

A tall and smiling woman welcomed old and young at the door for a night of Celtic tunes and energetic folk dancing.

Forget the fluorescent lights, the microphones or the micro-shell jackets tossed on chairs along the wall.

This was a down-home affair.

This was contradance.

The fifth installment of contradance at the grange was the best-attended yet, thanks to the stylings of local fiddling virtuoso Hanneke Cassel and the accompaniment of her mother Diane on guitar.

More than 125 men and women, boys

Linfield loses on bizarre touchdown

by dashing through the Stanford band and bowling over a trombonist in the end zone to give the Golden Bears an unforgettable 25-20 win.

Saturday’s finish was just as confusing. After finishing regulation tied at 14, Linfield got the first score of overtime on a 34-yard field goal by Scott Cannon.

On Central’s possession, kicker Tim O’Neil lined up for a 38-yard attempt to tie it, but he slipped. He made contact with the ball, driving it into his linemen.

Center Reid Evans picked the ball up and, after some confusion, handed it off to Ritzert, a fullback, who ran untouched to the end zone. The Linfield players ran from the sidelines onto the field, and no one noticed Ritzert.

“I saw Reid pick up the ball and start to run,” said Ritzerg. “I was behind him and when he started to go down, I just grabbed the ball from him and ran. I didn’t hear a whistle. It was a total switch of emotions after I scored.”

Because the kicked ball did not cross the line of scrimmage, it was live. Several Linfield players said they heard a whistle blow, but no official called the play dead.

“It was a well-played game, and the final play was an interpretation by the officials,” said Linfield coach Jay Locey.

“I can’t say I heard a whistle.”

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The classes will be conducted by Zoom and each run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost for each class is $75 and includes a food supply box to be picked up at OCCI on the Southwestern Oregon Community College campus from 3 to 5 p.m. the day before each class. A no-contact procedure has been set up to pick up the supply boxes and face coverings are required.

For instructions on how to register for the classes, visit www.socc.edu/ community-education.

The classes include:

Blissful Brunch Date: Dec. 5 Instructor: Randy Torres.

Description: Hone your skills to create a perfectly blissful brunch. Some of the recipes to be covered include proteins like Monte Cristos, a wide array of egg dishes, batters for the perfect pancakes and waffles, pastries, syrups and sauces, accompanying fruits, vegetables, and other seasonal items.

Pizza Pizzazz Date: Jan. 19 Instructor: Randy Torres.

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making delicious pizzas! Explore shaping the pizza dough and using flavor combinations that will put that pizzazz in your pizza.

The Secret’s in the Sauce Date: Jan. 30 Instructor: Randy Torres.

Description: killer sauce to compliment any meal? In this course you will learn to make a variety of sauces that Chef Torres has chosen to explore. The possibilities range from the five classical grand sauces that are the basis for most other sauces: béchamel, velouté, brown or espagnole sauce, tomato sauce, and hollandaise.

Valentine’s Meal Date: Feb. 6 Instructor: Randy Torres Description: In this demonstration only class (special price $35), you’ll learn what you need to know to cook and present a delicious Valentines meal for two.

Note: There will be an option to purchase an ingredient box the week of Feb. 8 in order to cook the Valentines meal. Attendance at the demonstration is not required to purchase the ingredients box, recipes will be included. Call OCCI at 541-888-7309 to arrange for a box.

Proceeds from the ingredient boxes will go to the OCCI Competition Cooking Team.

The Mystery of Sourdough Date: Feb. 20 Instructor: Chelsea Gaudette.

Description: Chef Gaudette will guide you through the mysterious process that it takes to care for a sourdough start and create amazing bread in this hands on class.

Along your journey Chef will break it down to understandable basics so that you can continue to create delicious sourdough bread in your own kitchen.

Soup Du Jour Date: Feb. 27 Instructo: Randy Torres.

Description: This class will explore a surprise soup chosen by Chef Torres. The soup will either be a clear or thick soup. Clear soups include flavored stocks, broths, and consommés, and include soups such as chicken noodle soup and French onion soup. Thick soups include cream and purée soups, such as bisques or cream of tomato soup.

Just Desserts Date: March 13 Instructor: Randy Torres.

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Our gut microbes thrive — or not — depending on what we send down to them (what we eat) and how we treat them. Antibiotics used to control too many harmful bacteria will also beat down populations of favorable bacteria.

While most of us probably grew up with “micro-organisms” being synonymous with “bad germs,” most of the species of microbes living inside us are actually helpful commensals.

Some gut microbes break down carbohydrates (“More rolls, anyone?”) and other foods. Some gut microbes are involved in the production of several nutrients, such as certain enzymes and Vitamins B and K, which affect things ranging from metabolism to mood — including the hormonal balances that affect obesity.

Apparently there are relationships between our microbial community and our immune system, as an increase in allergies and auto-immune disease seems to go along with a decrease in gut microbes. Further, a robust population of the beneficial bacteria can help crowd out infestations of harmful bacteria.

Very recent results from medical research show that gut microbiota can also modulate how the immune and nervous systems interact — apparently even playing a role in the development of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Our microbial community is so important that the National Institute of Health has called it “the forgotten organ.” This recently-understood importance of our microbial communities has spurred fresh research on their benefits and possible management.

Perhaps in the not-toodistant future, specialists will prescribe specific gut microbes to help or cure human diseases and conditions in “targeted microbial therapy.”

Hosting our own complex communities, each of us is not alone. And one could say we get by with help from our little friends.

Bon Appétit!

Links to more information about gut microbes is posted on the Wavecrest Discoveries’ Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ wavecrestdiscoveries. For information on how you can arrange an exploration of our fascinating natural history, contact Marty at 541/267-4027, mgiles@ wavecrestdiscoveries.com.

Questions and comments about local natural history are welcome.

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