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Local fermenters share products and tips at food co-op

“Long ago, in Ancient Greece, in the kingdom of Athens, the land was cursed. Once mighty columns crumbled, the elds lay barren, and the princess Andromeda languished, chained to a rock as a sacri ce to the horrible Kraken as punishment for the pride of mortals. In this moment of destiny one man would brave the wrath of the gods, tame the wild Pegasus, challenge the Kraken and unite the lost souls of the kingdom. That man was called Perseus. This is not his story. This story is about the man that reportedly reported the report of that story.”

The Liberty Theatre announces auditions for William Shakespeare’s ANCHORMAN: HERALD OF ATHENS.

The Shakespearean satire is for mature audiences and is written and directed by John Beane.

Auditions are Tuesday March 19th at 6:30pm at the Liberty Theatre, 2100 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, Oregon. 541-756-4336. www. thelibertytheatre.org

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Sides will be available online at www. thelibertytheatre.org in March. In addition to Shakespeareanized satirical ancient Greek versions of many of the beloved characters from

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Members of a local fermentation society come together every month to share their products and give tips about fermentation methods. They took turns introducing themselves and their interests in fermentation before snacking on home-made treats on Sunday, Feb. 18. The Coos Head Food Co-

op hosts of the fermentation society every third Sunday of the month. The event is put on for fermenters and those who are interested in learning about fermentation to explore.

Fermentation is a chemical process where molecules such as glucose are broken down. Fans of fermentation report that the process can increase avor, increase food preservation and provide health

festival will feature ‘Destination Moon,’ ‘It Came From Beneath the Sea,' ‘Earth vs. the Flying Saucers,’ and ‘The War of the Worlds.’ The lms will be showing through a recently installed laser projector onto 16 by 9-foot projection screen wall.

Sci- Film festival organizers Bob and Brenda Belangie said they are excited to provide a vivid viewing experience in the in-

bene ts.

“Usually fermentation involves leaving a product on the counter for a period of time. It could be two weeks, it could be months, and it could be years. And you're just letting the bacteria do the job,” said Anders Hansen, a co-op board member and frequent volunteer.

The process of fermentation can have health bene ts such as making products easier to

timate setting of the Dolphin Playhouse and Theatre, which seats 80 patrons.

“There's de nitely not a bad seat in the house,” said Bob Belangie, who has been reading science ction since he was a teenager.

“My ABCs were Asimov, Bradbury, and Clarke – and fans of the genre will know those names,” he said. These sci-

digest, he said.

Many different products can be fermented.

“Fermentation is really broad. You have everything from wine and beer, cheese and chocolate, to coffee, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, soy sauce and yogurt. There are all kinds of different products –Fermenters continues on page 5

pioneers are considered to be visionaries of the eld. But those who don’t recognize the names shouldn’t be put off. The local scia cionados are eager to share their enthusiasm for the genre.

“The event is both educational and entertaining,” Brenda Belangie said.

“We talk about the creative process

and the producers involved in the lms.

So, people who are very familiar with the genre will make new connections. And those who are not familiar with the genre gain some appreciation," ”she said.

The Belangies said one way to explain Science Fiction is to base a plot around real concepts of science, and then add the question, “What if?”

“What if we could build robots that think

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DIY Frogs: FELTING FUN WITH LEANN BRIE

Get ready to leap to the library to create a felt frog! The duchess of felt, LeBrie Rich is visiting the Coos Bay Public Library Saturday, March 7 to offer a series of two felted frog making workshops. The first, from 2-3:30pm, is geared towards young people grades 4-8 and will allow tweens. The second workshop, from 4-5:30pm, is geared towards adults and teens 14 and up. All supplies will be provided. Limited space is available; pre-registration is required on either the Coos Bay Public Library’s website or by calling the Coos Bay Public Library.

LeBrie Rich is an artist working in wool felt from Portland, Oregon. She creates felting projects that invite creativity and play and has been offer-

ing felt making workshops since 2007. Venues that have shown her work include the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Project Space in New York, NY; Portland Art Museum and Blackfish Gallery in Portland, OR; and Albus Gallery in Fukuoka, Japan. Her felt sculptures, collages, wearable fiber creations, and workshops for youth have been written about in the New York Times, Hand/ Eye Magazine, Make, the Oregonian, and Portland Monthly.

For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x3606 or by visiting the library’s website at https:// www.coosbaylibrary.org.

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and we've seen almost all of those come through the doors here,” Hansen said.

Coos Co-op Outreach

Director Tim Bulster said you don’t need to be an expert on fermentation to join in the club.

“If you're a total beginner, you don't need to bring anything and you can just come to learn

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and taste what others bring and get inspired with some ideas,” he said.

The group takes precautions to ensure the foods shared during the event area safe for consumption. They ask each fermenter to sample their product before sharing it to make sure no stomach upset occurs. They also ask those who sample the products to sign a waiver.

The Coos Head Food Co-op was established in 1971 and is the oldest

get a show together for over 10 years. Finally, thanks to The Dolphin, we are getting these movies up on the screen and sharing them with a room of people – sharing a passion, sharing an interest and just sharing for the fun of it,” they said. Theatre owner Carlson said her goal with The Dolphin Playhouse is to offer quality theatre events in an intimate setting. She describes the events and productions at the playhouse as edgy

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operating natural food store on the Southern Oregon Coast. Their mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of the community by serving as a source for wholesome, natural, and organic foods and other Earth-friendly products, in an environment that is accessible to all through a cooperative organization.

The Co-op is located at 353 South Second Street in Coos Bay.

– giving the audience something you wouldn’t normally get to see in the community.

Tickets to the Return of the Empire Classic Science Fiction Film Festival can be purchased online or at the door at 580 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay.

Full festival passes are available for $35 or $10 for individual lms. Tickets for seniors, veterans, military and students are discounted. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to Thedolphinplayhouse.com.

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the lm (Ron, Veronica, Champ, Brick, Fantana, Heraclitus and the rest of the gang), the play also features fantastical characters from Greek

myth including Medusa, the Minotaur, and a Dwarf whose name we can’t say here in good taste but will say repeatedly throughout the show. All roles are open. Mighty crew members also sought! Looking

for stage crew, seamsters and seamstresses, set crew, stage management and more. For more information please contact the director at johnjbeane@gmail.com. Performances are May 24th - June 9th.

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Billy James Peters

June 11, 1943 - February 1, 2024

In loving memory, we bid farewell to Billy J. Peters, a cherished father and grandfather.

Billy peacefully departed this world on February 1, 2024.

Billy leaves behind his beloved children:

Penny Peters, Deana Tucker, Billy Jim Peters and Marcy Webster and grandchildren: Phillip

McCulloch, Alexandria McCulloch, Jessica Tucker, Mackenzie Tucker, Lucy Webster and Ruby Webster. Gramps will be sorely missed but leaves behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by those he held closest to his heart.

A longtime resident of

Glen Patrick Hacker

November 7, 1947 – February 14, 2024

A remembrance of life gathering for family and friends will be held and announced at a later date for Glen Hacker, 76, of Coos Bay.

Glen was born on November 7, 1947 in Cass City, Michigan to Clinton and Mary Ellen Hacker. He passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 in Coos Bay due to health issues.

Glen grew up in a large farming family. He was one of 16 children. He moved to Coos Bay in 1969 and met his future wife of 54 years, Cathy. They have two

sons, Travis and Mark.

Glen was a member of the Laborer’s Union. He retired in 2000 after spending his last 15 years working at Johnson Rock Products in Coos Bay. He enjoyed shing and hunting and was quite the gardener as well.

Glen is survived by his wife, two sons, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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

Thomas John Jeffries

July 24, 1952 – November 23, 2023

Tom Jeffries, “TJ”, passed away at age 71 after a long illness and a courageous journey, on November 23, 2023 at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, OR with a close friend by his side.

Tom was born in Hart, MI on July 24, 1952. Tom was the oldest of four sons of Florence and Albert ‘Jim’ Jeffries II. Tom is survived by two brothers, Albert “Bert’ Jeffries and Robert Jeffries, both of Pentwater, MI. Tom was preceded in death by his youngest brother Charles Jeffries, by his father Jim and by his mother Florence.

Tom grew up in Pentwater, MI, graduating from Pentwater High School in 1970. He then attended Michigan State University, earning a BS in Forestry in 1975. After some travelling around the country, Tom landed

in Coos Bay where he made his home for most of his adult life. Tom began his forestry work with the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service and later drove log truck for Coos Bay Trucking. Tom was a long time USPS Postal Carrier in North Bend until his retirement and served as union president for 5 years.

Tom had a zest for life, made friends easily. He pursued many interests including running, investing, racquetball, golf, performing in local theater, singing karaoke, exploring the Paci c Coast and following pro and college sports.

According to his wishes, Tom was cremated under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel with part of his ashes remaining in Oregon and the rest to be buried in Pentwater Township cemetery.

Bandon, Oregon, Billy will be remembered fondly by locals. Billy is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy J. Peters, also a longtime resident of Bandon.

In the embrace of cherished memories and the enduring love of family, Billy's spirit lives on, forever etched in our hearts.

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Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at The North Bend Library, followed by a hosted lunch at the Back Alley Pub in North Bend. Tom drew his love for books from his mother who served on the library board of Pentwater, MI for many years. Memorial donations can be made in Tom’s name to the North Bend or Coos Bay Library.

Mary Jo Juul

January 6, 1940 – February 10, 2024

Mary Jo (McDevitt)

Juul was born on January 6, 1940, to Walter and Frances McDevitt in Fairbanks, Alaska and died February 10, 2024 in Coos Bay. She spent the majority of her childhood in the Yakima/ Selah Washington area and graduated from Selah High School in 1959. She went on to Sacred Heart Nursing School in Spokane, Washington, and graduated in 1961. She practiced brie y in Yakima, WA, and then decided to relocate to the Oregon coast in 1962. She initially worked at Keizer Memorial Hospital, and then went to work for the North Bend Medical Group, where she worked with various general practice doctors until the mid-1990s. She met Rudy Juul in 1963, and they married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yakima, WA,

on April 4, 1964. They had three children, Eric (passed away in 1968), Kristine, and Greg. While working, Mary Jo actively supported her kids, especially in their sports endeavors, driving them to and from practice at all hours, and attending their events. She also spent as much time as she could at their vacation home near Sisters, Oregon.

Mary Jo was a voracious reader, loved to cook and bake, tended to her owers, and actively attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mary Jo lived a full life and will be remembered most for her work ethic, her fantastic laugh, and caring of others. She is survived by her husband Rudy, her brother, John McDevitt and his wife Kay and their children, Shawn and Mindy, as well as Mary Jo's children, Kristine and

Della May Baylor

November 28, 1926 – February 16, 2024

At her request, no public services will be held for Della May Baylor, 97, of Coos Bay. A private family celebration will be held at a later time. Della was born November 28, 1926 in Montague, California to George Edward and Elsie May (Fairchild) Nichols. She passed away February 16, 2024 in Coos Bay, surrounded by family. Della was raised in Allegany and shared fond memories of riding the boat back and forth to Coos River school.

On February 13, 1946 while Della’s high school sweetheart, Pete was on a leave before being deployed to the Navy, the couple married in Glendale, California. They were married for 70 years.

One of Della’s favorite pastimes was going to “the of ce”; where she had many good times.

Throughout her lifetime, Della was privileged to participate in two, ve-generation pictures. Something she was very proud of.

Della will be dearly missed by her loving family, friends and all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

She is survived by her son, Mike and Alice Baylor; daughter, Sherry and Woody Brown; sister, Roberta Hayne; grandchildren, Denise (Steve) Siewell, Dina (Tyrone) Hansen, Janeen (Terry) Walling, numerous great-grandchildren and great greatgrandchildren.

Della was preceded in death by husband, Pete, her parents,

Elwon B. "Lee" Lebow

May 14, 1942 – February 6, 2024

Elwon B. “Lee” Lebow, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away February 6, 2024 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Lee was born on May 14, 1942 in Lynx Hollow, Oregon to Lester and Hayzel (Lockwood) Lebow. Lee worked as a Grader Operator at Weyerhaeuser for many years until his retirement. He then went on to work

Kirk Gamble

February 3, 1951 – February 7, 2024

Kirk Emmen Gamble, 73, of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully at his home on February 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. His daughter, Jody, and his son-in-law, Troy Anderson, were by his side during his nal moments.

Kirk’s life was marked by adventure, resilience, and a passion for education. Born and raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, he graduated from Marsh eld High School in 1969. An exceptional Track and Cross Country runner, Kirk continued his athletic pursuits in college. He later earned a degree in education from Western Oregon

University (OEC). In 1974, Kirk embarked on a new chapter, moving to Alaska to teach in several native villages, including Chevak. During this time, he welcomed his beloved daughter, Jody Kay, into the world in 1978. Kirk’s dedication to education extended to middle schools in the greater Salem area, where he taught until his retirement in 2012.

Beyond the classroom, Kirk found solace in the great outdoors. Camping, hiking, and exploring in his camper were among his favorite pastimes. Kirk was an avid fan of track and eld and never missed an opportunity to

Greg, along with their spouses, Kelvin and Valerie, respectively, and her grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madelyn and Spencer Juul. At her request, no public services will be held. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory with inurnment at a later date as Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131.

four brothers and granddaughter, Michelle. In lieu of owers, memorial contributions in Della’s name can be made to Marsh eld High School Athletics and/or Hospice.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals. com

in maintenance at the University of Oregon Institute of Marine Biology for another 10 years.

Lee was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie, his daughter and son-in-law; Julie and Anthony, and his grandchildren; Jolee and Mason, his brother;

Gerard Lebow. He was preceded in death by his mother; Hayzel, his father; Lester, and his brother; Darrell.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Cremation rites have been held under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

attend the Pre Classic or Olympic Trials at Hayward Field with his Marsh eld teammates. He cherished the memories and camaraderie of these events and always looked forward to the next one. He also took immense pride in supporting Jody and Troy as they coached high school Track and Cross Country at Eastlake High School in Washington.

Kirk is survived by his daughter, Jody Anderson, and his brothers, Doyl Gamble and Rehl Gamble. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Additionally, we

remember his parents, Bill and Loma Gamble. As per his wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. Instead, let us celebrate Kirk’s life by cherishing the memories we shared with him.

May Kirk’s legacy continue to inspire and bring comfort to those who remember him.

Pictured: Kirk (right) with Jody and Troy celebrating after a Cross Country meet.

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Mary Alice Boyl

April 27, 1929 – February 10, 2024

Mary Alice Boyl passed away on Saturday morning, February 10, 2024 at the age of 94 in Troutdale Oregon. Mary Alice was born in Webster, South Dakota to Otto and Gladys (Alldridge)

Thiesen on April 27, 1929. She attended high school in Waubay, South Dakota. After graduating, Mary Alice attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, South Dakota for two years. She moved with her

parents and younger sister Carole to Coquille, Oregon in September 1948. Her rst, and favorite employment was with the Oregon State Extension Of ce located inside the Coos County Courthouse from 1948 to 1959, until she married Robert Leroy Boyl and moved to Coos Bay. They had one child, Susan born in 1961. Robert passed away in 1967 from a long battle with leukemia.

As a single mother, Mary Alice held a variety of jobs. She was a Receptionist at the Bay Clinic of Coos Bay, a Librarian, at Charleston Elementary, a Court Recorder at North Bend District Court. She then retired after working eight years in the Financial Aid Of ce at Southwestern Oregon Community College in 1989.

Not long after “retirement” in 1991, Mary Alice along with her friend and

companion Robert Russel built ARBE’s RV Park. Together they ran the business making many new friends along the way until 1999 when it was sold.

Mary Alice was a neat and tidy person who enjoyed her pet birds (Jake—a cockatiel who lived 35 years, parakeets Buddy and Gabby), sewing, canning, and baking, along with time spent with family and friends.

Mary Alice is survived by her daughter Susan

Boyl and son-in-law

Anne Edwards

February 17, 1929 – December 30, 2023

Anne drove off into the sunset, leaving this life at 94 years young. She was a true lover of life, an optimist lled with wonder and questions nobody had the answers to. Her laugh was infectious and her wit was sharp. She will be remembered as a loving matriarch, wonderful friend, mediocre cook and terribly impatient. Waiting for anyone or anything was simply not her style.

Anne was born February 17th, 1929 in Hiawassee, Georgia as the 4th of 7 children to parents Truman and Stella Holmes. She is survived by her sister Imogene, her 4 children: Stan, Vicki, Rod, and Amy, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many loving extended family members. She is preceded in death by many adored family and friends whom she missed dearly.

Anne was an independent spirit, living alone into her 90s. In her childhood, “Annie Ruth” could be found running barefoot in rural

Georgia with her siblings and expertly evading farm chores. As a young adult, Anne began her most treasured adventure, becoming a mother after marrying Basil “Ed” Edwards. She loved their early travels around the country, birthing each of her children in a different state. After settling to raise her children in southern California, she retired in Oregon to immerse herself in the role of “Nana”. She taught us so many things: to parallel park, to nd humor in any situation, to be painfully honest when someone cooks something you dislike, to be ever curious, nd beauty where others might not think to look, and to never leave the house without a pocket full of tissues. She taught us all how to love. Anne will be forever missed and impossible to forget. Let’s keep Anne’s spirit alive by cherishing her memory, indulging in awe, and sharing love with wild abandon. Bless her heart. oxoxox

Scott Forrester of Gresham, Oregon; sister Carole Lindsey of Denver, Colorado; niece

Lori Schill, husband Eric Schill and their daughter Jaime Schill of Commerce, Colorado.

Thursday 02/15:

North Bend

• 5:03 pm, criminal trespass, 1800 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:05 am, 75 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary I, theft III, 1200 block of South 2nd Street.

• 12:13 pm, hit & run, 1900 block of Virginia Ave.

• 12:16 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 2:01 pm, disorderly conduct, 2200 block of Inland Drive.

Coos Bay

• 5:18 am, assault, 100 block of South 4th Street.

• 7:13 am, assault, 1200 block of Newmark Ave.

• 7:29 pm, assault, 1200 block of Newmark Ave.

• 7:29 am, disorderly conduct, area of Anderson & 5th.

• 9:24 am, criminal trespass, 50 block of East Lockhart Avenue.

• 10:37 am, theft, 800 block of South Broadway Street.

• 11:00 am, criminal trespass, area of Fastenal.

• 11:15 am, animal neglect, area of Schoneman & Newmark.

• 11:42 am, disorderly conduct, area of North Broadway.

• 11:50 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 12:20 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on failure to appear II, failure to appear on criminal trespass II, 1800 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 12:41 pm, fraud, 2000

block of Newmark Ave.

• 12:53 pm, animal neglect, 100 block of North Schoneman.

• 1:55 pm, 28 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic harassment & parole violation, 2000 block of North 12th Street.

• 2:39 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Thompson & Bay Area Hospital.

• 3:03 pm, threats, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 3:43 pm, theft, 700 block of Koos Bay Blvd.

• 4:03 pm, fight, area of South 10th Street & Anderson Avenue.

• 4:17 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Johnson Avenue.

• 4:37 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

• 7:21 pm, criminal trespass, 1400 block of Minnesota.

• 7:38 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:21 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of South 7th Street.

• 10:08 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1400 block of Southwest Blvd.

• 10:40 pm, 68 year old male cited on criminal mischief II, disorderly conduct II, criminal trespass II, 400 block of Elrod Avenue.

Friday 02/16:

North Bend

• 10:34 am, criminal trespass, 2300 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 12:35 pm, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure

to appear on 2 counts failure to report as sex offender, failure to appear on failure to report as sex offender, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:29 pm, criminal trespass, 1400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:47 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 4:11 pm, criminal trespass, area of Clark & Bay Area Nazarene.

• 7:59 pm, criminal trespass, 3400 block of Ash Street.

• 8:01 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Tremont & Newmark.

Coos Bay

• 8:54 am, threats, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 9:02 am, criminal mischief, 100 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 9:50 am, criminal mischief, 1700 block of Thompson Road.

• 11:39 am, 63 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass II, failure to appear on failure to appear on criminal cite.

• 12:37 pm, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 2 counts of failure to report as sex offender, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 5:04 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:33 pm, fight, 1200 block of Ocean Blvd.

• 6:33 pm, criminal trespass, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:05 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 9:53 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Highway 42 & Roderick.

Coquille

• 2:13 pm, disorderly conduct, 50 block of West Highway 42.

• 4:37 pm, counterfeit money, 200 block of North Adams Street.

• 5:00 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of West Highway 42.

• 8:59 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of East 4th Street.

Reedsport

• 9:00 pm, harassment, area of Highway 101 & Laurel Avenue.

Saturday 02/17:

North Bend

• 5:28 am, theft, 2500 block of 14th Street.

• 5:20 pm, hit & run, area of Newmark & EZ Mart.

• 8:46 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Sherman & Colorado.

Coos Bay

• 6:06 am, 20 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, area of 4th & Anderson.

• 7:31 am, fraud, 1800 block of South 28th St.

• 8:49 am, criminal trespass, 800 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:39 am, 25 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on larceny, 200 block of South Wall Street.

• 11:23 am, burglary, 800 block of Arago Avenue.

• 12:36 pm, criminal mischief, 300 block of South 10th Street.

• 1:53 pm, criminal mischief, 300 block of South Wasson Street.

• 3:44 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Johnson Avenue.

• 5:06 pm, criminal trespass, 2500 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 7:24 pm, 41 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on reckless driving, resisting arrest, DUI I, area of Newmark & Schoneman.

• 10:18 pm, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:11 pm, 45 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on DUI I, reckless endangering, reckless driving.

• 11:11 pm, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended felony, failure to preform duties of a driver, 400 block of Newmark Ave.

Coquille

• 11:45 am, burglary, 1100 block of North Knott Street.

• 12:35 pm, criminal trespass, 96000 block of Highway 42 South.

• 2:59 pm, 47 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, 100 block of North Birch St.

• 10:09 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Elliot.

• 10:42 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 4th & Elliott.

• 11:27 pm, disorderly

conduct, area of Central & 1st.

Sunday 02/18:

North Bend

• 4:53 pm, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 800 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 7:46 pm, theft, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:07 pm, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Ave.

• 8:40 pm, theft, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:12 am, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 6 counts failure to report as sex offender, failure to appear on failure to appear on criminal cite, failure to appear on failure to appear II, area of Lockhart & South 7th Street.

• 9:59 am, criminal trespass, 400 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 1:07 pm, theft, 1600 block of Stark Avenue.

• 2:03 pm, 67 year old male cited on failure to register as sex offender – annually, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:36 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Wasson.

• 9:17 pm, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of Flanagan & Bunkerhill.

Reedsport

• 10:09 pm, weapons offense, area of Highway 101 & Salmon Harbor Dr.

Community Calendar of Events

Odyssey 2024 Challenge

Through April 15th

Contact: Frances Smith, President of CCFoPH, 541-297-0841 The Coos

Odyssey 2024 challenge starts January 1st and goes through April 15th. The Coos County Friends of Public Health is hosting this fundraising event, and registration is now open at www.ccfoph.org. It’s a fun way to achieve fitness goals in the New Year. Participants “race” around Coos County, and track their actual exercise activities on the virtual route of 229 miles. Miles can be counted for many types of activities, e.g., walking, biking, running, swimming, pickleball, bowling, and dance. Joining a team with friends, family or colleagues can help with motivation to maintain daily exercise and finish the course. Cost to participate is $25 (plus a $2.50 signup fee), and the proceeds will help Coos County families in need through the Nurses’ Purse fund at Coos Health and Wellness. The sponsors supporting this fundraising event are Banner Bank, First Community Credit Union, NW Natural, Bigfoot Bever-

ages, Advanced Health, 7 Devils Brewing Co., Wild Coast Running Co., Blue Ridge Strategies, Eva and Steven Shimotakahara, South Coast Striders, and the Coos History Museum.

Lego Building Program 12-1:30 pm, March 2nd Coos Bay Public Library Looking for a rainy-day activity? This winter, the Coos Bay Public Library will offer a series of building programs using Lego® building blocks. The program will be offered the first Saturday of every month (January 6, February 3, and March 2) from 12:00pm until 1:30pm. Participants will use the library’s brick collection to create. All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the library’s website at https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/.

Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2:20 pm, March 14th & April 18th

Bandon Playhouse Presents “Radium Girls” at Sprague Theater

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of theater and drama as Bandon Playhouse presents “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory on March 1, 2 and 3, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW, Bandon. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Synopsis: In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.

Tickets are $18 for adults, and $12 for students. More information about Bandon Playhouse and tickets to “Radium Girls” are available at www. bandonplayhouse.org and at the door. To avoid Eventbrite and Square fees, pay by cash or check at the door. The box office opens an hour before curtain. For more information about events at the Sprague Theater and the Bandon Community Center, visit www.bandonevents.org.

Coos Bay Public Library

The Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group has moved its monthly meeting to the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 and is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

P U B L I C N O T I C E Wednesday, February 28

Bay Area Hospital

The Bay Area Health District's Quality and Patient Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Bay Area Hospital will hold the meeting in person beginning at 4:15 p.m. in the Spruce / Fir Conference Room. This meeting aims to conduct business related to the quality and safety of patient care. Bay Area Hospital cares about your health and safety; you are welcome to mask or not as you feel comfortable. Hand hygiene supplies will be available as you enter the meeting room. Public attendance and input are welcome. Please reserve your place by calling the Bay Area Hospital Quality Division at 541-266-7923 and speaking with Tina Warlick, Executive Assistant, or by email at tina. warlick@bayareahospital.org

Grand Opening

Gardner & Day, Attorneys at Law March 23, 2024 3-5pm 170 South 2nd St., Coos Bay We cordially invite you to our Grand Opening at our new location the HighRoad Building. There will be light snacks, refreshments, and good company from 3-5pm. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP by 03-10-24 at 458-901-8393 or info@ CoosAttorney.com

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program March 7 5:00pm-6:00pm (Zoom) and Saturday, March 16 10:30am11:30am (Library)

Coos Bay Public Library Spanish Conversational Program via Zoom (virtual meeting software) and in-person. We meet twice a month: every first Thursday on Zoom and every third Saturday at the library. February sessions will be on Thursday, March 7 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Zoom) and Saturday, March 16 from 10:30am-11:30am (Library). Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Thursday Zoom sessions @ https://bit. ly/3bihvqB

Working with children in the kitchen March 7, at 10:00am

Coos Bay Public Library Coos Bay Public Library and Oregon State University Extension Office’s Food Hero Program are offering a program to give parents tips and tricks for working with children in the kitchen. In this hands-on session adults and toddlers or preschoolers ages 0-5 will assemble a simple healthy snack. The free event will be held at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program is being offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with local communities to provide trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical issues

and help every Oregonian thrive. The Coos County Extension Office is based in Myrtle Point and offers a wide range of programming throughout the year for all ages, including outreach with the Food Hero program, food preservation, gardening, and support for 4-H.

For more information on the Coos Bay Public Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.

Hope in Parkinson's.

Wednesday, March 21 from 3:30pm-5:00pm.

The Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with Libby Kennard, Parkinson's Resources' Program Lead, and presenter, Jeff Kraakevik, MD at OHSU, to offer this FREE event for those who wish to learn more about living with this disease.

Pigs on the Wing:

A Pink Floyd Retrospective 7 pm, April 26th Egyptian Theatre Pigs on the Wing’s 20232024 tour, “A Pink Floyd Retrospective”, will feature a meticulously curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than

performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t-miss event for any Pink Floyd fan! From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show, to full album productions and performing for thousands of fans each year, Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd's music in many fans' lives. TICKETS: Pigs on the Wing - A Pink Floyd

Retrospective: Tour 2024 Tickets, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

Notice of Coos County

Public Land Use Hearing

Board of Commissioners:

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 1:30pm

Owen's Building, Coquille

Winter Lake Phase III

by Coos Soil Water Conservation District

This meeting is to discuss a fence and plant plus designing new channels on agriculture land. Part of the project area is being proposed for the 580 acre acquisition by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to expand the Coquille Valley Wildlife Area. To see project materials go to Coos County Planning Website and search for File#ACU-23-074/FP-23-012.

This meeting is to discuss the Coos County Conditional Use Application. However it may be an opportunity for the pubic to let ODFW know there are people who do not want to see the expansion of CVWA and that ODFW needs to do something about the MOSQUITO PROBLEM

tantly, it connects our Oregon Coast communities. The vision for the Oregon Coast Trail as a continuous walking path along the entire Oregon Coast has been a longstanding initiative involving several organizations, including the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA). Five years ago, OCVA sponsored the creation of the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) Foundation to support the future development of the trail, ensuring that there is a single touchpoint for fundraising efforts given the many organizations, cities, counties, and port properties that are involved in the trail. Until now, OCVA Executive Director Marcus Hinz has served as the foundation’s Volunteer Executive Director. Now, as the project enters its next phase, OCVA is excited to hand over the reins to the OCT Foundation. This transition includes the publishing of the Oregon Coast Trail Action

Plan, a multi-agency collaboration funded by a Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grant. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the trail’s conditions, proposes solutions for gaps, suggests facility and way nding improvements, and includes a funding toolkit with implementation actions. The Oregon Coast Trail Action Plan is the culmination of over three years of work between Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the Association of Oregon Counties, Oregon Solutions, and FHWA Western Federal Lands. It was guided by the insight of staff from Oregon Department of Transportation, Department of Land Conservation and Development, US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Tribal governments, coastal cities and counties, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, private businesses, and most importantly many dedicated recreation users and advocates who know these trails inside and out. It was developed by Parametrix.The OCT Foundation is also excited to share the OCT Foundation Fund Development Work Plan. This document outlines the vision for the future of the OCT, the role of the OCT Foundation’s fundraising needs

and timelines, and methods for recognizing sponsors and donors. This process was led by Diana Smiley, who helped nd and understand the perspectives of community leaders interested in this work. Their feedback on how the foundation could best serve coastal communities has been instrumental in shaping the development plan and sheds light on how the foundation might achieve its vision of one trail, many communities. Stakeholders feel the trail has incredible potential to both increase the tourism economy and become a pillar of local communities. “As portions of the trail become safer and more accessible, local communities can take ownership of their piece of the trail – connecting it to other outdoor recreation areas, utilizing it for community events, and relating back to the local history or geography of the trail,” says Smiley.For example, a portion of the OCT running through Yachats has been designated as the Amanda Trail, dedicated to the memory of Amanda, a blind Coos woman who suffered injustices during the reservation years in the 1860s. Now, it’s also part of an annual event called the New Year’s Peace Walk – a community gathering that honors her

story and brings in the new year in a sacred ceremony led by tribal leaders. There are many more stories like this one to be told that involve the trails locally, and the work of the Oregon Coast Trail Foundation can help give communities a voice to make the trail their own.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Pre-transition, the OCT Foundation’s immediate focus is on creating a “Case For Support” to secure funding for capacity building and staf ng. In alignment with the Action Plan, the Foundation aims to address gaps, improve and maintain the physical aspects and infrastructure of the Oregon Coast Trail, and prioritize the local community bene ts the trail can offer. OCVA also looks forward to being a closely involved ongoing partner of the foundation. The OCT project spans cities, counties, and port properties, all of which fall under different management.

As the Regional Destination Management Organization for the Oregon Coast, OCVA is uniquely positioned to facilitate collaboration and give a voice to cities and counties throughout the process. In the future, the OCT Foundation will look at gaps in the trail,

identify funding, and prioritize development. To guide these decision processes, they will work with OCVA to engage our coastal communities (local businesses, nonpro ts, government agencies, and citizens) through envisioning exercises. These conversations will ensure that communities have a say in how they connect to the trail, with considerations for physical infrastructure, marketing, and cultural representation. The OCT is meant to be a backbone that other trails can connect with, and ultimately, a trail that connects the coast.

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association is the perfect convener to make this a reality since our work spans the coast and our mission is to inspire travel and strengthen collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy. “We saw a big picture problem and created the big picture solution that establishes a support system for all communities along the Oregon coast,” says Hinz. As OCVA hands off management of the OCT Foundation, and they prepare for their next phase of funding and staf ng, we look forward to the future of our partnership, and for the future of a trail that connects all of our coastal communities.

Cooking Together with the OSU Extension Food Hero Program

Thursday, March 7, at

10:00am Coos Bay Public Library and Oregon State University Extension Of ce’s Food Hero Program are offering a program to give parents tips and tricks

for working with children in the kitchen. In this hands-on session adults and toddlers or preschoolers ages 0-5 will assemble a simple healthy snack. The free event will be held at the Coos Bay Public

Library.

The program is being offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with local communities to provide

trusted expertise and science-based knowledge to address critical issues and help every Oregonian thrive. The Coos County Extension Of ce is based in Myrtle Point and offers a wide range of pro-

gramming throughout the year for all ages, including outreach with the Food Hero program, food preservation, gardening, and support for 4-H. For more information on the Coos Bay Public

Library, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary.org.

Bandon Senior Center

WALKING BUDDIES (free):

own

indoors or out. 10-11 a.m. Tues/Thur.

SOUTH COAST FOLK SOCIETY

rehearsals and free dance parties with live music. Call Paul at 541-404-8267 for details.

YAZZI'S CHAIR YOGA (by donation):

10 a.m. Mon/Wed/Fri. All abilities welcome. Call 458-710-8946 for information.

GAMES OF CHOICE: 1-5 p.m. Mon. Various card games.

CRIBBAGE: 5:15-10 p.m. Mon.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE: 11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Thurs.

TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) weigh-in and meeting: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fri.

BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS (free): 11:30 a.m. Fri.

OPEN BRIDGE: 1-4 p.m. Fri.

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE1-5 p.m. rst Sunday of the month.

always welcome. Call 541-347-4131 or drop by 1200

behind the bright red door at the south end of the Bandon

Center ("The Barn"). Or visit www.BandonEvents.org.

Crab Festival in Bandon, March 9th

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

A headline in the June 18, 1924, Western World tells the story of a movement that was under way to secure a Wesleyan hospital for Bandon.

"The board of Hospitals and Homes of the Methodist Episcopal church, which organization is at present building and equipping a modern hospital at Marsh eld, has practically decided to open one in Bandon.

"In order to make it possible to nance the project, it has been decided not to endeavor to erect an entirely new building but to purchase the Legion hall ( rst picture).

The imposing structure, originally built in the late 1800s as one of Bandon's rst schools, had later been taken over by the American Legion Post to be used as their meeting hall.

"This is to be entirely remodeled and modernized and is suf ciently large to make a 36-room hospital.

The building being well constructed, plastered and not adjoining other buildings is considered a minimum re risk, and according to those behind the project, would serve the community as ef ciently as if built of concrete. The Legion hall stands alone on a beautiful site, overlooking the ocean and the city, and could be made an ideal hospital.

"It is contemplated to buy a building opposite the Legion hall for a nurse's home.

"The proposed hospital would not be operated for pro t. It would be open to all physicians and would be operated under a local board of directors."

The second story, also from the June 1925 Western World, tells the story of the crowning of a queen.

"A crowd that lled the hall to over owing gathered at the Silver Spray Gardens (second photo) Saturday night to witness the crowning of Undine, Mermaid queen of the Beachmen, and the installation of her court. An original and tting pageant featuring the banishment of the sea nymphs from the Pirate's ocean, and their successor and acceptance by the Beachmen, marked the exercise."

The Bandon Beachmen were a group of Bandon men, who served as ambassadors for the town.

"Frank Young as Father Neptune with his sea fairies appeared grouped on a background of rocks, while a huge clam shell occupied the foreground. This was thrown open at the proper moment revealing Miss Eileen Krantz, as Queen of the Mermaids, seated with her scepter in hand. The four maids were Helen Waldvogel, Geraldine Hansen, Grace Thorn and Julia Hamblock."

We old-timers will remember Grace Thorn as Grace Gant, wife of Elmer Gant, and matriarch of the Gant and Haga families.

"Much credit for the success of the affair goes to Mrs. C.R. Wade, who directed the production.

Mrs. D.R. Norton and Miss Blanche Radley designed and made the children's costumes, and Mr. Atwood had charge of the music. The material from the gowns came from the Golden Rule store."

The article about the Bandon Concert band

(third photo) came from the November 18, 1926, Western World.

"A very pleasant concert was rendered by the Bandon Concert band at the Hartman theatre last evening when a program of exceptional merit was executed with credit to Director Atwood and his men. The organization carried no professional players and was made up of just one half grade and high school students.

Among the band members were Geo. P. Topping, Piercy Sweet, Leander Panter, Hamilton Thrift, Robert Norton, Harry Lorenz, Wesley Osborne, Erwin Randleman, George Manciet, Theodore TenBrook, Wm. TenBrook and H.E. Boak.

I mentioned last week that many locals had seen a big police presence at a home south of Bandon, at the intersection of Highway 101 and Beach Loop Road, Feb. 9.

The South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT) served a search warrant at the home and recovered several rearms and illicit narcotics. One man was arrested on several charges as a result, according to the press release.

"SCINT detectives from the Coos County sheriff's Of ce, Sgt. A. Whittenburg and Detective B. Davis have been actively investigating a major burglary/theft and narcotics operation over the past two months. During this investigation, SCINT has been granted multiple search warrants for locations in Curry, Coos and Lane counties.

"On Feb. 9 , SCINT was granted a search warrant for a residence south of

Bandon on Highway 101. Due to the nature of the search warrant and rearms likely being inside, the Coos County Emergency Response Team was activated to assist in serving the search warrant. Members of ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms) also assisted.

In the home, of cers recovered a Zastava ri e (con rmed stolen), Mossberg shotgun, 5.56 short-barreled ri e (unlawfully shortened), lever action 32 caliber ri e, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, rearms parts, and several different illicit narcotics of varying weight.

Jonathan W. (J.J.) Windhurst, 38, was arrested on charges of rst and second degree theft, ve counts of felon in possession of a rearm, and unlawful possession of a short-barreled ri e. Windhurst remained in the Coos County Jail as of Feb. 18.

Two things are coming up Tuesday, Feb. 20. Jim Proehl will present a program, "About A Hundred Years Ago," at the Meet and Greet at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, with people invited to gather at 11:30 and the program to begin at noon. Note that this is a new start time for the weekly Meet and Greet Programs, which previously started at 11a.m.

That afternoon, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., the city council will hold a workshop on homelessness in Bandon, and people will be given an opportunity to weigh in after an explanation of the federal and state laws that govern what a city can and cannot do in terms of enforcement.

March 9, at Bandon Fisheries warehouse.

The Coquille River Lighthouse began operation on Feb. 29, 1896, as head keeper James F. Barker rst lit the fourth-order Fresnel lens. In honor of the birthday of the lighthouse, Roger Straus, chair of the Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers, will host a birthday party at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse from noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29. Everyone is invited to attend.

Those who are willing to help with the lighthouse restoration project are urged to stay afterwards for a 1 p.m. meeting, said Straus.

Nationally, the rankings of the housing ZIP codes for home price momentum were dominated by vacation and second-home markets in Palm Beach, Fla., and Vail, Colo. Oregon re ected that trend, with coastal towns showing some of the biggest gains. Lincoln City posted a 74 percent gain in median home values since 2018. Bandon was No. 7 on the Oregon list with a 70 percent increase during the same time period.

But while all of the top 30 locations showed strong increases in values over the past ve years as home sales soared and mortgage rates hit historic lows in the pandemic, the past year sent most into negative territory, according to information in the Portland Business Journal. Only three locations showed a rise in median values in the past year, and none had an increase of more than one percent.

Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased on line.

Talk about a popular event, every seat was occupied at the Celtic Harp free concert Friday night, sponsored by the Friends of the Bandon Library. It was a fabulous event, and it was great that so many got to enjoy the beautiful music and story-telling ... and the Sprague Community Theater. Many thanks go to our wonderful librarian, Christine Kingsbury.

The city council will conduct a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at city hall on two appeals from the planning commission decision, approving the Gravel Point development. Seating in the council chambers will be limited, but the Zoom feature will be available for those who want to testify or simply listen.

I will be conducting the hearing, but will vote only in the case of a 3-3 tie.

This brings me to a prophetic comment from Georgia football coach Kirby Smith, titled "The Cost of Leadership."

"One, you will have to make hard decisions that negatively affect people you care about; two, you will be disliked despite your best attempts to do the best for the most; and three, you will be misunderstood and you won't always have the opportunity to defend yourself."

Truer words were never spoken!

On the schedule for the Feb. 27 Meet and Greet is Rick Stillwagon, owner of Stillwagon Distillery. The program March 5 features Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center CEO Ray Hino.

The Wine and Seafood event, sponsored by Lori Osborne of Farm and Sea, over the past weekend was a huge success, with hundreds of people attending the two-day event at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse.

People are reminded of the chamber-sponsored crab feed on Saturday,

Around Christmastime, a Facebook post urged people to send Christmas cards to recovering American soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, giving the address.

I not only sent about 10 or 12 cards, but also enclosed a few photos of Bandon in each; you can imagine my surprise when they started being returned to me one by one as "not deliverable as addressed." I wonder how many others experienced this same problem. So much for a good deed.

Coming Events: 21st Annual Women's Health Day, Saturday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m., Bandon Community Center; Bandon Playhouse presents "Radium Girls" at Sprague theater, Feb. 23-25 and March 1-3, tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students 18 and younger, available via Eventbrite with the link on Bandon Playhouse website, or at the door; Save the date for July 16 for an art show at the Cheese Factory in Langlois, featuring former area resident

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Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

Dear Abby

Dear Abby:

My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don't want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they're doing is wrong, and that he would never do or say anything bad in front of the grands.

My son and his wife have made their decision. If I send them a text or visit them, it causes fights in our house because he is not welcome. Now my husband is demanding that I choose: Stand by him and have nothing to do with the kids, or choose the kids and have nothing more to do with him. How fair is it to have to make a choice like that?

— TORN IN FLORIDA

DEAR Torn:

Fairness has nothing to do with it. Your husband is trying to blackmail you into running interference for him with your son. It's time to decide which is more important -- having a relationship with your son, his wife and your grandchildren or remaining with your controlling, unpleasant husband. Keep doing what you're doing and call his bluff, because disengaging from you could be more complicated -- and expensive -- than your husband realizes.

Dear Abby:

A relative recently moved to my state and wants to get together more than I care to. This person had more than a year to prepare for the move, but didn't plan ahead for many of the tasks and now is overwhelmed, needy, whiny and complaining constantly. I'm now being asked for information regarding many of the personal services I use. My relative talks over me and doesn't listen, so conversation is difficult. Aside from not initiating calls or answering my phone, have you any suggestions about how I can limit my interactions with this person?

— KEEPING TO MYSELF

DEAR Keeping:

If your relative has a computer or cellphone, email or text a list of resources they can use to acclimate to the community. (I'm thinking pharmacy, dry cleaners, specialty stores, etc.) And after that, be "busy."

Guest Column A WORD PLEASE:

By June Casagrande

Are the hyphens in this sentence correct, a colleague asked me recently: “The couple moved in to the beautiful 175-luxury apartment-home community just two weeks after it opened.”

Hyphens are often intuitive. People who’ve spent exactly zero minutes of their lives reading about hyphen rules tend to get right terms like “a good-looking car” or “a cloud-filled sky” without even thinking about them.

Other times, hyphens aren’t so clear. That’s especially true for compounds with more than two words, for example when you have “175” and “luxury” and “apartment” and “home” all modifying a single noun:

“community.” Luckily, with some hyphenation basics under your belt, you can make good choices in every situation.

The basic principle: Hyphenate words that work together to modify another word that follows. That is, words that team up to form an adjective, describing a noun. Or words that work together to form an adverb, describing a verb or an adjective.

Compare: “I saw a dog eating lobster” and “I saw a dog-eating lobster.” In the first one, “dog” isn’t part of an adjective. It’s the object of the verb “saw,” working as a plainold noun. What did you see? A dog, and it was eating lobster.

But in “I saw a dog-eating lobster,” you

didn’t see a dog at all. You saw a crustacean. Its tendency to eat canines is merely descriptive.

This is what hyphens do: prevent confusion. They help make it clear which part of a word cluster is the object or subject by sort of sequestering all the other words that could be mistaken for the object or subject.

In the jargon, we say hyphens connect “compound modifiers.” Adjectives and adverbs modify other words, so they’re modifiers, and when you string words together with hyphens, the result is a compound.

Most editing styles say you should not hyphenate adverbs that end in ly. There’s no chance “I saw a doggedly determined lobster” could be construed to mean that you

saw a doggedly. There’s no such thing as a doggedly. The instant you see the “ly,” you know there’s a noun coming up soon that will be the thing that was seen.

Hyphens also link together certain nouns, like “mock-up,” “merry-go-round” and “kilowatt-hour.” Any dictionary will show you whether to hyphenate multiword nouns.

Hyphens sometimes attach prefixes and suffixes to words, like “co-worker,” “pre-eminent” and “re-create” when you want to distinguish it from “recreate.” Those rules are complicated, so just apply your best judgment.

But good instincts may not be enough when you’re looking at compounds of more than

two words. For those, you have to put on your thinking cap. Even then, you may not get a clear answer.

For my 2014 book, “The Best Punctuation Book, Period,” I asked a panel of professional copy editors how many hyphens they would put in “30 day dry aged beef.” They disagreed. Some said they’d write it “30-day dry-aged beef,” others said it’s “30-daydry-aged beef,” which is my preference because I see it as one adjective that tells you how many days it was dry-aged.

But there’s no right answer here.

In a “175-luxury-apartment-home community,” I vote for three hyphens. And unlike in the dryaged-beef example, I feel

pretty strongly that this is right and not a matter of taste. Why? Because “175-luxury” doesn’t make sense standing alone. Instead, 175 refers to the number of apartment-homes — all of which can be described as “luxury” units. The rules for compound modifiers say to hyphenate them when doing so prevents confusion. That leaves a lot of room for interpretation.

So just toss in a hyphen every time you think it’ll help the reader understand you.

— June Casagrande is the author of “The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know.” She can be reached at JuneTCN@ aol.com. Attendee panel closed

Coquille Church of the Nazarene organizer begins weekly meal program

By dean BrICKey For The World

COQUILLE — Don

“Chip” Delyria recognizes that Coos County suffers from food insecurity and he’s guiding an effort to do something about it.

Delyria, who lives near Coquille with his wife, Julia, and three children, is on the board at the

Coquille Church of the Nazarene, which is starting a weekly public meal program this month.

“Our entire county is an underserved population,” he said. “So there are a lot of people here — single-parent families, elderly people on fixed incomes and low-income families — and those are really the people we’re looking to help.”

The Church of the Nazarene’s response to that is the Food Feeding Place, a weekly meal served Wednesday nights beginning Feb. 28. The meals will be open to the public from 6-8 p.m. The meals are free, but the church will accept donations.

“That’s our kickoff and planning meeting,” Delyria said. “So even though this a church function, we’re not limiting

David Phillips

June

Our Dave, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend passed away unexpectedly January 28th, 2024.

David George Phillips was born to Edgar and Delores Phillips June 2nd, 1963 in Coos Bay, Oregon. He was the second oldest of five children born to Ed and Delores. David lived his entire life in the Coos Bay area. He attended Marshfield High School, graduated Class of 81’, and attended classes at SWOCC. In 1981, with the help of his best friend Stacey, David started his lifelong career with J & J Stampers/Les Schwab Tires, retiring after 41 years in June of 2023.

Dave’s family lived

three blocks from the bay growing up. As a teen/young adult, Dave would take his siblings and friends out on the bay after borrowing his dad’s boat. He spent most of his time fishing and crabbing. You could hear Dave coming from a mile away blasting Van Halen driving too fast in his El Camino. Not as fast as he road his banshee from Boxcar to Spinreel and back just to see how fast he could do it. But pretty close to how fast his ski cut through the water at Ten Mile lake.

Dave met Sherri, the love of his life, in 1988. They were married in August of 1992; they were inseparable. In March of 2000, they

volunteers to the congregation, but would welcome other volunteers.”

Members of the Nazarene congregation and others from the community will serve the meals in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Access to the large hall is from the paved parking lot behind the church at 997 W. Central Blvd. “We’re not necessarily targeting the homeless, although they are welcome,” Delyria said. “Everyone is welcome. We don’t discriminate in any way. It’s open to anyone who wants a warm place and a meal.”

Charles M. Hansen Jr., senior pastor at the Nazarene Church, said The Food Feeding Place is an opportunity for God’s people to reach out, love on, and support those in the community in a way

that provides sustenance, safety, warmth, and hope. “Life is crazy and a bit hard sometimes,” he said. “We all experience it at some point and we all need help from time to time. It’s easy to point out the struggles of the world. We seek to be part of the solution. Part of that solution is a relationship with the Lord. Beyond wanting people to know that God loves them, we want people to know, not just hear, that they are loved and valued by the people of this community.”

The weekly meal program in Coquille is modeled after a similar successful program in Myrtle Point, where the Freedom Fellowship Church of the Nazarene has been serving the community weekly for a

Obituary

welcomed their daughter Shauna to the world. Those 2 were the love of his life. Everything he did, he did for them.

Dave held his friends and family very close to him. He’d answer your call unless he was changing a tire and if he said he’d call you back he did it the same day. Dave loved his friends’ company in the form of BBQs, camping, crabbing in the bay to cook it bayside, and trips to the dunes in the Jeep. As the host of all family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, Dave had the honor of carving every turkey and getting first spot in the desert line.

Dave never outgrew his love for skiing, he

simply started wearing warmer wetsuits and let himself fall less often.

Dave raised his daughter right, teaching her how to shift as soon as she could reach the brake and clutch on a banshee.

Dave kept up his cardio later in life only in the form of scaling a cliff to reach the perfect fishing hole. Dave knew Jeeps would stay in style and always had one to drive out to the North Spit. If he could combine one or more of his passions, he would cram it into a camping trip near the beach or on the river. Dave dedicated all other free time attending Shauna’s after school events, college cheer performances, and moving her from home

couple of years. “This is a great opportunity to forge new and lasting relationships in the community,” said Cristina Karsen-Gray, pastor at Freedom Fellowship Nazarene.

The Myrtle Point church started its Meals and Provisions Program in 2022.

“It really just started as a food pantry and an open invitation for anyone in need to join our church for “family style” dinner,” Karsen-Gray said. “There are a group of people who saw the food insecurity issues that are prevalent in Southern Coos County and have a heart to help the people in our community.”

When Coquille Nazarene began considering a community meal ministry, she said, it presented an opportunity for the

churches to support each other and the Southern Coos Community.

“A few members from their team have joined us during our family meals and we have had opportunities to talk about processes, resources, and other things we have learned along the way,” she added.

to college to Idaho. David is survived by his wife Sherri and two dogs Obi & Luca, daughter Shauna (Caleb), brother Edgar II (Sue), sisters Ann and her daughter Amy (Aaron), and Valerie (Ken) and her son Logan (Helen).

David is reunited with family and close friends who have passed before him: his Mother and Father, youngest brother Robert Phillips, mother and father-inlaw Judie and Joe, both sets of grandparents, family dog Buddy Boy, and his fishing buddy Frank. A Celebration of Life for Dave was held Saturday February 17th, 2024 at 3:00PM at Hope Christian Church, 1954 Union Ave, North Bend,

Oregon. This celebration continued at Bastendorff Beach around dusk.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals. com

541-756-0440.

The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

feeling as messed up and messy as the world seems right now. And things are indeed messed up and messy and disagreements ying, but even in these hard, weird times, it is possible to fall in love with this broken world and the broken people who currently call this place

Home. It is possible to work issues together, we need to LOVE our area here, messy as things get, we have to stick together on issues and work for a better tomorrow for the area we love. Not allowing our differences to separate us or keep us from being effective, we can and must work together. It's not only possible, it's essential to our survival in our Bay Area.

It wont be easy, but it's worth it. And as we fall in love with our messy selves and as we fall in love with the many messy others we encounter in our lives and as

we fall in love with this whole messy world we're living in,

H

Rosey

Southern resident orcas added to state’s endangered species list

Fun Fact

The whales were rst listed by the federal government in 2005 but their numbers have fallen since then

ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has added a group of whales that forage along the Oregon Coast to the state’s endangered species list.

The commissioners voted unanimously to list southern resident orcas as endangered during its Friday meeting in Hillsboro. The vote followed a presentation by a sh and wildlife of cial calling for the animals to be listed and testimony from dozens of conservationists, biologists, teachers, anglers and residents, some of whom had traveled hundreds of miles.

Much of the testimony was factbased and articulate, and one woman burst out in tears over the orcas’ plight. There was also insightful and moving testimony from seven students from Sunnyside Environmental School, a kindergarten-through-eighth-grade school in southeast Portland.

“These orcas are at their lowest numbers in 30 years and because of the conditions they are in, 75% of orca pregnancies fail, on top of the 42% of calves that don’t survive. This further proves their need for protection” a 7th grader said. “When I grow up to be an adult, I want to be able to visit the San Juan Islands as I do now and see a pod

of healthy and thriving orcas.”

“The southern resident whales are very intelligent creatures, and there’s so much we have to learn from them,” a 6th grader added. “For example, each pod of whales has its own unique dialect.”

The designation means Fish and Wildlife Department of cials will have to try to help the orcas, such as by boosting declining salmon populations, but that could require more funding, said John North, a department Marine expert.

At least half of the Chinook salmon consumed by the orcas in the ocean originate in the Columbia Basin, according to Brady Bradshaw, an oceans campaign manager for the nonpro t Center for Biological Diversity.

The department also will coordinate with state agencies to address other threats to orcas along the coast in a forthcoming management plan. They are harmed by chemical and oil spills and sounds and other disturbances from boats. The Center for Biological Diversity is advocating that the state establish mandatory and voluntary distances boats must keep from whales.

“Noise interference is a huge issue when they’re trying to nd prey, and it’s already scarce,” Bradshaw said.

Southern resident orcas have been

struggling for decades to nd food and navigate increasing boat traf c and pollution, according to an assessment presented to the commission by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in September.

North, a marine expert for the sh and wildlife department, pointed out at the hearing that orcas do not have any natural predators but are dying nevertheless from malnutrition, disease and problems reproducing. They suffer from inbreeding and miscarriages, with a high number of females not producing a calf yet, North said.

Decline over past two decades (BOLD)

In the late 1990s, nearly 100 southern resident orcas plied the Paci c. That dropped to 88 when they were listed under the Endangered Species Act. Today, just 74 are left. Of cials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s sheries division project the number could decline by as much as half during the next 20 years. The animals, also known as southern resident killer whales, are already listed as endangered by Washington and Canada, where they forage off the coast. Southern resident orcas are one of three subspecies of killer whales in the Northwest, and their range spans southeastern Alaska to central Califor-

nia. The Oregon Coast is an important habitat for the orcas as they navigate between Cape Meares and the California border, moving among feeding grounds.

In the 1960s and ’70s, they were captured and brought to large aquariums globally. Their population sizes have varied since then, with a peak of 98 in 1995, and declining ever since. When the animals were federally listed in 2005, there were 88 left.

Such a small population can lead to inbreeding and other reproductive issues, which have become more prevalent, according to the state’s biological assessment.

Last February, the nonpro t Defenders of Wildlife and Whale and Dolphin Conservation led a petition to list the southern resident orcas in Oregon. That gave the commission a year to decide.

Oregon Capital Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Lynne Terry contributed to this story.

Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle.com.

South Slough Reserve staff teach locals about clamming

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Community members could be found digging around the sandy shores of the North Spit in Coos Bay on the hunt for purple varnish clams on Saturday, Feb. 17. The group was taking part in a community workshop with the South Slough Estuary Reserve. They offer a variety of programs for all ages to develop a better understanding of estuaries and coastal watersheds. Most of their community classes are free to attend but require registration beforehand.

Participants in the latest South Slough-sponsored community event met at the North Bend Library before going out and playing in the mud. They learned about purple varnish clams and how to nd them from South Slough Reserve Education Specialist Eric Dean and local clamming enthusiasts.

Dean went the over rules and regulations, as well as safety precautions,

of collecting local clams during the meeting. While a variety of different clams can be found in Oregon’s Bay Area, this speci c workshop focused on the purple varnish clam. Purple varnish clams were introduced to Oregon, most likely from ballast waters from Asia, according to the Oregon Department of Wildlife. While they are not native to Oregon, they can be a tasty addition to a pasta, chowder or curry.

Dean handed out instructions on how to prepare purple varnish clams, as well as a recipe for “the best” clam chowder during the meeting.

Dean advised class participants to google shellsh closures in Oregon, or call a recorded hotline 1-800-448-2474, before going out clamming. Sometimes clamming gets closed due to high levels of toxins, he said.

“You don't want to be going out clamming and get sick, so always check that website before you do any of these activities,” he instructed.

A clamming license is normally required to collect clams, although the latest workshop happened to fall on a free clamming weekend. Those who go clamming should know what kind of clam they are collecting and what the collection limit is. The limit is 72 per person for purple varnish clams.

Another thing clammers should be careful about is making sure that the clams are alive when they are collected, and that they remain alive until the time they are cooked, Dean said. A good way to tell the clam is alive is if it closed up, and doesn’t have any breaks in the shell.

Clammers are encouraged to leg the clams purge for 24 to 48 hours in a bucket of bay water before cooking them,

which will help to get rid of any sand or grit. They should discard any open clams that don’t close when touched before cooking. The cooking process itself goes by quickly when clams are steamed or blanched in boiling water. Clams should be removed as soon as they open – usually in about half a minute. The chef is encouraged to use a paring knife to separate the clams from their shell and remove the visceral contents (the dark ma-

terial inside the body of the clam). The remaining clam body is ready to be included in favorite clam dishes.

Once participants in the community workshop got to the local clam collection site, they learned how to dig for and spot purple varnish clams. Many of the participants had no trouble collecting the 72 clam limit – but they did get muddy and wet in the process.

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PHOTO Courtesy photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries

A pod of southern resident killer whales.