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City of Coos Bay forms new Livability Committee

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

The seats inside Coos Bay City Hall council chambers filled up with citizens interested in contributing to the first meeting of the city’s Livability Committee on Thursday, Feb. 22.

Coos Bay City Councilors

Stephanie Kilmer, Drew Farmer and Sara Stephens headed up the committee meeting. They were joined by other city leaders and officials, including law enforcement.

Interested citizens also had the opportunity to fill out a form and apply to be part of the committee.

Councilor Kilmer said the livability meeting was being formed as a way to address some of the repeating negative community issues being reported by local citizens.

City Manager Nicole Rutherford wanted to use the first meeting to establish future topics and committee priorities.

“We are really good about discovering what we don’t like – but what we hope with in this space is to come up with some

solutions,” she said.

City officials said they envisioned the committee being comprised of council members, tribal, county and law enforcement representatives, service providers, a member of a local neighborhood watch, a local business owner, as well as community members at-large.

Rutherford said they want the committee to focus on solutions that city staff have the ability to implement. Initial topics that could be addressed include crime, litter and garbage issues, vacant structures and structures that need rehabilitation, as well as building asset-based neighborhood watch groups.

The Livability Committee would work within the set guidelines around how communities and cities can address homelessness, and find collaborative efforts between mental health providers to address disruptive behaviors in the community.

“The last thing is, whatever you want to bring to this group

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Report Reveals Concerning Conditions of SCESD Facility

A report on the indoor air quality of the South Coast Educational Service District (SCESD) facility at 1350 Teakwood Ave in Coos Bay revealed concerning details regarding the safety of the building. The building in question provides early intervention and special education services to the community.

The administration brought in Alpha Environmental Services to conduct the evaluation after multiple symptoms were reported by staff starting in the fall of 2023. These symptoms all indicated poor air quality, as staff reported experiencing headaches, nausea, scratchy throats, irritated tongues, and difficulties breathing.

The children are special needs and many of them are also considered medically vulnerable. Alpha notes that it is fair to assume that students are experiencing the same symptoms but are unable to properly express discomfort given their ages and specific needs.

In the report, Alpha detailed specific areas and outlined the likely causes of the issue, one of which was a large rodent problem in the facility.

“Each of the five testing devices recorded elevated levels with all areas peaking over machine maximum detection levels… Based on site observation of rat feces throughout the main level drop ceiling, this is at least one major contributing factor to these levels. Alpha recommends, at a minimum, evaluating and removing rat feces to the extent possible with environmental conscience methods,” states the Alpha Air Quality Report.

The levels of carbon dioxide, particulates, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the air is concerning, especially for a facility that in part caters to medically vulnerable children. Alpha’s recommended action to abate the issue includes the immediate removal of rat feces, and an evaluation of the HVAC system and materials in the back offices.

Reports state that the administration has been aware of the rat problem since October of last year. According to the Alpha report it is an ‘extreme’ issue, described as an ‘infestation’.

“There are so many rats that their feces drop down from the ceiling and land on surfaces used by the staff and students. The ceilings in many rooms have visible marks from the rat activity above, staff can hear the rats moving through walls and above the

ceiling and staff have heard the snap of rats being trapped and the yips and flopping of the dying animals,” stated the Alpha report.

Upon visiting the Teakwood facility and speaking with SCESD Superintendent Paul Peterson further details were revealed.

Peterson insisted that the facility has been on top of the issue and has done everything they can to work with contractors to abate the problem.

According to a timeline given by Peterson, they began taking anti-vermin measures in October when the issue was first documented. Company correspondence was sent to staff on October 26th to instruct them to remove any food and drink from the premises.

On January 3rd, an email was sent to staff

by Peterson detailing that their efforts had been effective. According to the email there had been no evidence of rats, in traps or otherwise, since December 6th. Peterson and one other employee confirmed that it had been over 50 days since any evidence of rats during our in person visit on February 22, 2024. In walking through the building, it was hardly the shocking scene described in the report, though the administration was quick to point out the flaws with the building. Constructed in the 1940’s and restored after a fire in 2012, the building has many newer walls with gaps between them and the building’s original structure.

FTLAC briefed on Habitat Conservation Plan process

BY WILL CHAPPELL Country Media Inc.

The Forest Trust Lands Advisory Committee met on February 23, to discuss their testimony at an upcoming board of forestry meeting and hear a presentation about the development of the habitat conservation plan for western Oregon state forests.

Oregon Department of Forestry staff detailed the reasons for pursuing the new conservation plan, which they say will give more certainty to the department’s harvest sales and reduce the risk of lawsuits.

The meeting began with State Forester Cal Mukumoto brie y addressing the assembled committee members. Mukumoto told them that he was in the nal stages of developing his recommendation on approval of the habitat conservation plan (HCP), which he plans to share next week ahead of the board of forestry’s meeting on March 6 and 7.

Mukumoto said that during three recent listening sessions he had held with the public to gather feedback on the HCP, responses divided generally into two groups: conservationists in support of the HCP and those who depended on timber revenues and opposed it.

Coos County Commissioner John Sweet said that he felt conservationists’ pleasure with the proposed plan signaled that it was not a good compromise and that it should be revised with more consideration given to economic impacts.

Mukumoto did not give any indication as to what he was planning to recommend but said that he would share a copy of his recommendation with county commissioners when it is complete.

Following the opening remarks, State Forest Division Chief Mike Wilson

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Letters to the Editor

Thank You for Your Service

It was around 6:30 PM as I drove by the Arago exit, heading into Myrtle Point. The Myrtle Point EMT truck passed me, and I said a prayer for them and the people they help be safe. Little did I realize that within minutes, that would be me.

Suddenly there was a doe, frozen in front of me, looking at the red truck that had just passed her. There was no time; I swerved a bit before I could even brake and I hit her full force. As I came to stop, I took a moment then turned my car around to find her. Nothing. Then I realize I hadn’t backtracked far enough, and I was successful the second attempt. She lay on her side, twenty feet off the road and as my car lights let me know she was still alive, the EMT truck pulled in behind me, familiar lights flashing.

They had passed the doe and saw my car hit her in their sidemirror. They turned around to see if I was OK. On the outside, maybe yes but on the inside, really no. All I could think of was the trauma the doe was enduring and that she needed to be euthanized to end her suffering.

During my 911 call to Coos County Sherriff’s dispatch and transfer to Oregon State

Police information questions were asked and answers were given. Each person I spoke with was professional, calming and compassionate. A Myrtle Point Police officer then arrived and more information was shared, photographs taken. As the four of us waited for OSP to arrive, the doe mercifully died.

After thanking everyone, we went our separate ways; however, my gratitude lingers. Gratitude for the kindness of those who live their lives to Protect & Serve.

L. Sue Powrie

Myrtle Point

Progress involves give and take

In recent times it seems to be assumed that the author is trying to promote a viewpoint on an issue that doesn’t consider other viewpoints that contain contradictory evidence.

Progress usually involves give and take, listening as well as talking and compromise whenever possible. Without these things so called communication is little more that shouting matches often including emotionally loaded language.

Marian Tracy Coos Bay

Open letter to Oregon State Sen. David Brock Smith and Rep. Court Boice

Thank you for sending us your “Letter of Support to Texas Governor Abbott “from the desk of Oregon Republicans”. It’s good to know what you and your colleagues are doing. However, since you’re in positions created to represent us District 1 residents, it’s important that you know your letter does not, in any way, represent our thinking on this.

Your letter stated: “We stand in solidarity with you, Governor Abbott, and the State of Texas in utilizing every tool and strategy to secure the border.”

But, as you must know, Governor Abbott has used draconian strategies and tools to stop desperate families from crossing into Texas (such as putting razor wire in the Rio Grande, and preventing its removal, despite a Supreme Court ruling). His actions have made

US Border Patrol agents unable to save drowning children!

While we also are very concerned about stopping “the flow of deadly drugs like fentanyl from coming across our border and into the veins of Oregonians”, we know that the vast majority of undocumented (“illegal”) immigrants are not involved with drug trafficking or other illegal activities. Our border is not “open”, and most drugs get in through various official ports of entry.

It’s our understanding that the recent bi-partisan Senate bill has immigration/border provisions that Republicans have been demanding as part of a national security measure. It includes providing tools and strategies to increase border manpower and new technology to greatly enhance the ability to detect and stop drugs being smuggled into

Police Blotter

the U.S. There is much in this bill that we personally wouldn’t support. But since it gave Republicans so much of what they’ve been demanding, did our Oregon Republican legislators send letters supporting it to members of Congress? We doubt that, because former President Trump, who apparently now controls the Republican Party at every level, wants to continue using the border as a divisive campaign issue. He insisted that Republicans reject any attempts to solve border problems so he can continue to stoke hate and fear, and blame President Biden for complicated problems that have been building for decades. It’s shameful.

Donna Leveridge-Campbell John H. Campbell Bandon

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Monday 2/19:

North Bend

• 9:09 am, criminal trespass, 2600 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 9:14 pm, harassment, 1100 block of Winsor Avenue.

• 12:24 pm, criminal trespass, 2500 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 1:10 pm, 51 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:18 pm, 68 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:53 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 10 counts of contempt of court punitive, area of Virginia & Tai’s Dynasty.

• 2:54 pm, criminal trespass, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:45 pm, fraud, 1800 block of Cleveland Street.

• 7:27 pm, criminal trespass, 2200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:58 pm, threats, area of Commercial & Cedar.

Coos Bay

• 8:09 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of South 2nd Street.

Coquille

• 5:07 am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on assault IV domestic, 900 block of North Collier.

• 8:59 pm, criminal trespass, 10 block of Highway 42 East.

Reedsport

• 12:56 pm, trespassing, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

Tuesday 2/20:

North Bend

• 1:53 pm, criminal trespass, 2200 block of Broadway Street.

• 8:18 pm, dispute, 1200 block of California Avenue.

Coos Bay

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block of Sherman Avenue.

• 10:49 pm, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, attempted theft by receiving, 2700 block of Sheridan Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 1:18 am, criminal trespass, 300 block of South 5th Street.

• 1:43 am, criminal trespass, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:22 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:13 am, criminal mischief, 100 block of South 3rd Street.

• 9:48 am, criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 10:24 am, threats, 700 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 10:28 am, fraud, 700 block of North 8th Street.

• 10:55 am, 25 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary II, criminal mischief I, theft I, resisting arrest, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:22 am, theft, 800 block of South 1st Street.

• 5:55 am, criminal mischief, 500 block of North Broadway Street.

rect Cor ion

The World erred in a story that began on Page 1 of the Tuesday, Feb. 27, issue and continued on Page 4, where the quote in question was printed.

The writer incorrectly quoted a county commissioner saying that “The district attorney’s office is losing funding because it’s paid by the state for its caseload.” District Attorney R. Paul Frasier said the commissioner was referring to Coos County Corrections (the local parole and probation office). It is paid by the state based upon the number of persons it supervises. The state pays the District Attorney’s salary and benefits. Those are the only state funds paid toward prosecuting suspects in Coos County. The DA’s office is not paid by the case. The remaining DA’s budget, including the deputy district attorneys, support staff, witness fees and all other costs associated with prosecuting criminal cases in Coos County are borne by county taxpayers.

• 8:23 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 100 block of Market Street.

• 8:01 am, theft, 700 South Broadway Street.

• 11:00 am, criminal mischief, 1000 block of Sould Elrod Avenue.

• 8:31 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:35 am, hit & run, 300 block of South 8th Street.

• 10:41 am, 38 year old female transported to

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• 8:34 am, criminal mischief, 100 block of D Street.

• 10:17 am, threats, 1000 block of South 8th Street.

• 11:19 am, criminal trespass, area of South Front & Safeway.

• 11:44 am, animal abuse, area of D & 9th Avenue.

• 1:13 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 400 block of South Morrison Street.

• 1:41 pm, 38 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, criminal mischief II, 800 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:58 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of South Marple.

• 5:21 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

• 7:30 pm, 50 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:20 am, criminal trespass, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:19 pm, threats, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 1:02 pm, shots red, 1700 block of Pennsylvania.

• 1:18 pm, animal abuse, 200 block of Holland Street.

• 2:32 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:28 pm, 23 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on menacing, domestic harassment, unlawful use of a weapon, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 6:25 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 500 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 6:37 pm, theft, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.

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• 9:39 pm, 24 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:47 pm, ght, 400 block of North 2nd Street.

Coquille

• 5:47 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of West Highway 42.

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• 6:53 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 7:36 pm, theft, 1000 block of Elrod.

• 8:03 pm, theft, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:52 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

• 10:12 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

We’re happy to set the record straight.

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• 7:12 am, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 10 block of North Birch Street.

• 11:57 am, theft, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 2:30 pm, motor vehicle accident,

Charlotte Louise Dow

May 20, 1928 – February 23, 2024

Funeral Service, Bandon.

Charlotte was born May 20, 1928 in Ritzville, WA, the daughter of O.B. & Altha (McCroskey) Finch. She died February 23, 2024 in Bandon at the age of 95.

She spent her early childhood years in Ritzville and moved to Coos County at a young age and graduated from Coquille High School. She went to some nurse’s training and was working at the hospital when she met and married Warren “Shorty” Dow. They were married October 31, 1946 and began raising their family.

She was very involved with old-time fiddling with Shorty and was instrumental with the beginnings of Bandon Dunes. The food cart and practice area named in her honor. She and Shorty were also very active in antiquing and mushroom harvesting.

She is survived by sons, Warren “Bud” & Sharla Dow; Lloyd Dow; daughter, Vicki Dow; 15 grandchildren and several

great and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in November of 2015, three sons, Stephen, Craig and Clifford; a sister, Marion and brother Gene.

Friends may offer condolences online at westrumfuneralservice.com.

Brycen James Creamer

February 4, 2004 – February 5, 2024

A Celebration of life for Brycen James Creamer, 20, of Coos Bay, will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, March 9 up the Dellwood side of Coos River at 98539 S Coos River Lane.

Brycen was born February 4, 2004, and passed away in a tragic car accident on February 5, 2024, just one day after his 20th birthday.

He was the perfect balance between an old soul and goofy kid. Brycen had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His energy and laughter could light up a room and he always did everything at 100%.

Bry was an amazing big brother, a loving son and companion who will undoubtably be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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

and Resource Support Unit Manager Nick Palazotto began their presentation about the history of the HCP.

Wilson shared a brief timeline of conservational lawsuits and developments that have affected the state forests since the 1980s. HCPs have been a contentious subject throughout that period and there have been three distinct processes involving them, including the current one.

An HCP was adopted and in force in the Elliott State Forest in southern Oregon from 1995-2001, before updates to the list of protected species rendered it moot. A proposed HCP was developed for all western Oregon state forests between 1998 and 2009 before its passage eventually failed.

That failure left the department operating under employing take-avoidance management style on the forests, which Wilson said leads to significant costs.

Take avoidance entails performing regular surveys of forestlands to determine the location of endangered species and create plans to avoid incidentally taking, or

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harming, them. Increasing protections for the two terrestrial species of concern in western Oregon state forests, the northern spotted owl and marbled murrelet, have caused increased surveying costs for those species. Wilson said that updates to the marbled murrelet survey protocol in 2003 and spotted owl survey protocol in 2013 had doubled costs, and that a new protocol coming for murrelets in 2026 was expected to double those costs again.

Wilson said that the current approach left department staff “constantly chasing things over the landscape” and that it led to uncertainty in future harvest levels should more species be listed or protections change. “Without an HCP it (harvest) is unknown,” Wilson said.

Wilson also gave a brief overview of lawsuits that had been brought to pressure enforcement, including a 2001 Portland Audubon suit that had led to a conservation agreement for Strum Creek in the Astoria district and the 2018 Centers for Biological Diversity suit that was settled last year when the department agreed to follow riparian and aquatic protections put forth in the draft HCP. Wilson also men-

cavities and drop ceiling have provided ample space for vermin to thrive. Peterson stated that in addition to air quality testing, SCESD has brought in other experts as

tioned a case involving land that used to be in the Elliott State Forest, which was recently enjoined from harvest due to a lawsuit regarding marbled murrelets.

Wilson stressed that these legal actions carried injunctive relief, meaning that harvest would be forced to cease should similar suits succeed in state forests.

Palozatto then described the process that had been used to develop the HCP, beginning with the setting of biological goals and objectives which were then used to develop conservation strategies.

The goals and objectives included increasing the habitat available to both terrestrial and aquatic species in the forest, and to increase passage for fish.

Strategies to reach these goals for aquatic species included the institution of riparian conservation areas around the streams, better management of the road system, enhancement of streams and removal of barriers to fish passage. For terrestrial species, the goals will be accomplished by creating habitat conservation areas, where forestry activities are proscribed or limited.

Of the almost 300,000 acres in western Oregon state forests, approximately

well. This includes Tim Stock, Director of Integrated Pest Management for schools at OHSU, and Shelly Nasby of SAIF, an Oregon workers compensation

43% of the total permit area would fall into conservation areas, with 37% for upland species and 6% for riparian protection areas.

A further 10% of the forest is inoperable for geographic or other reasons, which would leave around 47% of the land available and operable, according to Palozatto, while 12% of the forest falling inside the habitat conservation areas would be open to limited management.

Following the presentation committee members asked questions of Wilson and Palozatto and began to discuss the testimony they will offer at the March board meeting.

Several commissioners asked about the process of changing the proposed HCP and how much change would require review by the federal agencies involved in the process. Wilson said that he was not certain what would trigger a new review but said that should that happen, the delay would be “significant.”

Clatsop County Commissioner Courtney Bangs said that she was still skeptical of the science being used to craft the HCP and that she wanted the committee to renew its opposition to the plan’s passage.

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organization. According to further company correspondence, these experts deemed that conditions were not dangerous enough to close the center or take drastic

that helps us focus and bring momentum to make some change in the community we all love,” Rutherford said to local citizens.

Councilor Stephens said she wanted to focus on “neighbor to neighbor connections to help care of each other and watch out for each other.”

City officials said they are also going to continue to tell local residents, “If you see something please say something.”

“We can’t do the work if we are not aware of it,” Rutherford said.

Councilors encouraged residents to use the non-emergency line for “concerning and nefarious things happening in the community,” which are not necessarily emergencies, so they can relay that to local law enforcement and respond appropriately.

Councilor Farmer said when citizens report issues that they see, it helps officials form data. That data is beneficial when applying for state and federal funds to address the problems, he said.

After city officials addressed the audience, they reserved time for the public to provide input into what they want to see happen in the committee. Many of those who spoke said they wanted to see litter and garbage issues addressed, including dumpster diving at local businesses.

One speaker said they wanted to make sure the committee wasn’t just adding new regulations and ordinances that may or may not be enforced, but to work to find creative ways to address problems with folks within the community.

The next Livability Committee will meet on Thursday, March 28 at noon in the Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers.

Currently, the areas in question are unoccupied by students. SCESD was forthcoming with information regarding the building, and even let on to issues that weren’t discussed in the report, such as leaks and other facility problems.

SCESD is currently finalizing a scope of work to bring in contractors to finish any other facility upgrades deemed necessary and root out the last of the rat problem if possible.

SCESD is planning another assessment of air quality after contractors can do cleanup work.

In the meantime, SCESD has relocated the offices and evaluation

rooms in question and offered staff stationed in the area the option to work remotely. In addition, they have ordered two HighEfficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuums for the facility.

Peterson insisted that SCESD was doing everything in their power to deal with the issues, and despite the admittedly shocking language of the report, the building did not have any visible evidence that can be described as ‘extreme’ or an ‘infestation’, at least to one layman reporter.

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Timothy Gibbons

Tim was born in Albany, New York, son of Harold L. Gibbons and his wife Margaret Loomis. Tim lost his father just shy of age 4 when Harold, who was a civil engineer with the New York State Public Works Department, was killed in an automobile accident. When the US joined World War II a few months later, Margaret with Tim and his older brother Michael (1935-2020) left for the Bay Area of California for employment in the defense industry. While living in Alameda, Tim went to school and graduated from Fremont High School in Oakland where he played on the football team and was a cadet 1st Lieutenant in the ROTC battalion. Upon graduation in 1956, Tim enlisted in the US Navy, where he became a photographer and attained the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. One of his most memorable assignments was when he was posted to the White House in Washington D.C. and took multiple unique photos of President Kennedy and his family. After four years in the Navy Tim opened up a bar and lived in Oakland close to his mother and brother’s family. There he met Helen Rosalia, who he married in Oakland in 1966. After Helen’s sister died, they raised Helen’s nephew Kenneth Langill. Later in life, Tim and Helen moved to the small town of Lakeside, Oregon, where they led a comfortable existence.

TIm was an avid photographer and skilled woodworker. He loved the sea and had a business building and selling boat fixtures. He also built and sold several boats over the years. Tim loved talking about history and politics among other things. He had a quick wit, an exceptional

Shaun Lucas Hensey

September 27, 2005 – February 22, 2024

Shaun Lucas Hensey was born on September 27, 2005 and passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 18. Born and raised in North Bend, Oregon, he formed friendships that lasted his whole life. He had many friends that meant so much to him. Shaun loved and excelled in football and baseball and would have graduated this year. In his last few years he formed some strong online relationships in gaming. He was very proud of the fact that his team that played Onward had become number one ranked in the world. Shaun was an amazing brother, always playing with and helping care for his younger siblings Eli and Noel and he looked up to his older brother Vincent. He was also an amazing son, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend.

Shaun is survived by his parents, Alyssa Downs and Jim Hensey; brothers, Vincent Hensey and Eli Scott; sister, Noel Scott; grandma Ronnie and papa Pat Rema; grandparents, John and Linda Downs; his aunt Kacey and cousins Derek Sendit and Sadie Humbert; his uncle Virgil and aunt Aboni Downs, cousins Abby, Amelia and Olivia Downs; uncle Vincent Hensey, cousin Austin Hensey; his uncle Rick Ring; and many other extended family.

Shaun was preceded in death by his granny, Christine Slavens and his grandparents, Sue and Vincent Hensey.

Shaun’s celebration of life will be held

memory and a great sense of humor. He was a beloved member of Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, Oregon.

He passed away at East Bay Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon on January 30, 2024, surrounded by his close friends.

He is survived by his nephew Kenneth Langill, his nieces Linda Hiroko Gibbons von Studnitz, Nancy Akiko Gibbons, Keiko Myrah Tohyama and Hitomi Penny Tohyama, his grandniece Amalia von Studnitz, nephews-in-law Floyd Withrow, Gilbert von Studnitz and Thomas Koehorst. Memorial arrangements will be determined at a later date. For inquiries, please email vonstudnitzL@gmail.com.

on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hauser Community Church, 69411 Wildwood Road in Hauser with pastor Greg Stansel presiding. A graveside committal will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541756-0440.

Patrick Louis Henderson died at the age of 63 years and 23 days at Riverbend Hospital in Springfield, Oregon on February 2, 2024 at 2:10 AM.

Patrick is survived by his mother; Alice Jane Henderson, his youngest sister; Christine Henderson who was also Patrick’s guardian, his brother; Timothy Henderson, his nephew, Katrina Henderson, Timothy’s wife, Alexzander Reed, Patrick’s great nephew, Jason Henderson, Patrick’s nephew, and Jason’s significant other, Jan Loving. Preceded in death by father, Samual R. Henderson, sister Angela Peyton, and numerous stepsisters and brothers.

Patrick was admitted to Fairview Training Center in Salem, Oregon in his early childhood and remained a resident until the age of 37 when he was transferred to his first group home called Turner House in Turner, Oregon. Patrick remained at Turner House for a few years then was transferred to Willamina House for a couple of years. Then from Willamina House in the spring of 2009, Patrick was transferred to SISO in Springfield, Oregon. Patrick remained a resident at SISO for about 4 years before he sustained life threatening malnourishment and a stage 4 decubitus sore from Telew MD overdosing him on Haldol. Patrick underwent plastic surgery to repair the stage 4 decubitus sore, was diagnosed terminally ill from malnourishment and was sent to Riverpark Nursing Home to die.

Patrick did not die. Patrick remained at Riverpark Nursing Home until Jane Ellen turned off his Medicaid and Medicare payments to the nursing home claiming Lane County developmental disability services was out of compliance with the PASSR rule. The nursing home then served Patrick with an involuntary eviction notice causing him to be forced to transfer back out in the community to another group home which had substandard care compared to the nursing home.

Shortly after his arrival at the new community group home, Patrick was served with a $30,000 over payment bill from DHS Recovery Unit for his being in the nursing home against PASSR rule. August 8, 2016, Patrick came home to live with his younger sister, Christine, and remained with her at home for the rest of his life.

Patrick was a bit of a celebrity. No matter where he went people who had worked as direct care providers with him would come up in public places to

Carl Duncan Williams, 74, of Lakeside, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

reconnect with him. Patrick took part in the senior meal on wheels program at Springfield Senior Center and frequented the local bar eateries.

Patrick’s favorite activities during his 8 years at home with his little sister included learning new things, meeting new people, snuggling, and traveling with his little sister, Christine, eating takeout food, and going out to the bars to listen to music while drinking soda pop and eating French fries. Going to Springfield Senior Center to get his meals on wheels. Riding the city bus to go to “school” at U of O’s HEDCO clinic for hearing and speech therapies. Patrick attended 9 terms at HEDCO and finished 6 levels of communications before the pandemic began and he was forced to remain at home to continue his communication education.

Christine, Patrick’s sister, developed a home educational program called adapted pre-k for Patrick to work on during the pandemic. Patrick made so much progress on his verbal studies of phonics and on words studies at home that Christine had gotten him signed up for speech therapy at HEDCO for fall term of 2023. But Patrick did not get to attend because Lane County developmental disabilities shut off all support services on June 30th, 2023. This included his medical insurance coverage. Christine had to go through a long process involving the courts to get the services restored back to the original state. By then it was too late for Patrick to attend speech therapy fall of 2023 and she was told he would start fall term of 2024. A Celebration of Patrick’s life will be held on March 17, on St. Patrick’s Day at the Man Cave…Those who know us will know more about how to attend.

Gerald King Moore, 86, of North Bend, passed away February 21, 2024 at North Bend. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Carl Smith, 89, of Charleston, passed away on February 23, 2024 in Charleston. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Stacy Jo Benson Choquette, 52, of Coquille, died February 25, 2024 in Coquille. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral ServiceCoquille Chapel, 541-396-3846

James Robert Martindale, 65, of Bandon, died February 22, 2024 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Norman “Norm” Eugene Hill, 74, of North Bend, passed away on February 22, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

George William Gebhardt II, 97, of North Bend, passed away on February 25, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Shaun L. Hensey, 18, of North Bend, passed away on February 23, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Debora Joy Delfin, 61, of Bandon, died February 23, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

William Lynn Wirtz, 65, of North Bend, passed away on February 27, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Joseph Garcia, Jr., 93, of Lakeside, passed away February 25, 2024 at Lakeside. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

James C. Thornsberry, 60, of North Bend, passed away February 23, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Norborn “Norby” Felton, 101, of Coos Bay, passed away February 26, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Michele A. Mueller, 65, of Gold Beach, passed away February 26, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

William A. Sponseller, 76, of Coos Bay, passed away February 28, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

James Patrick “Pat” Houghton, Jr., 91, of Coos Bay, passed away February 25, 2024 at Coos Bay. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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WANTED REAL ESTATE DEAD OR ALIVE

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and I've

from the date of the

publication of this

and in case of your failure to appear and answer, plaintiff for want thereof will apply to the

entitled court for the relief prayed for in its complaint, to-wit:

A. FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

1. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $24,506.24, plus late fees of $27.03, plus accrued interest of $273.97 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum ($4.34550 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein,

2. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57, plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein, until paid; together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein; plus Plaintiff’s reasonable attorney fees; plus Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements incurred herein;

3. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #1, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April 9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3524, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

4. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #2, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April

9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3525, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

5. For judgment and decree that Plaintiff’s Trust Deeds #1 and #2 upon the Property be foreclosed, and that the title, claim, interest, or demand of defendants and each of them in said Property, and every part thereof, except their statutory rights of redemption, be foreclosed;

6. For judgment and decree that the Property, with all of its appurtenances, rights, privileges, and easements be sold on execution by the Sheriff for Coos County, Oregon, after giving notice as required by law; that Plaintiff may be and become a purchaser at said sale; that the Sheriff give the purchaser thereof a Certificate of Sale and, unless the

Property is redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period, a deed; that said purchaser have immediate possession of the Property, and every part thereof; and that said purchaser be entitled to such remedies as are available at law to secure such position, including a writ of assistance, if defendants or any other parties or persons shall refuse to immediately surrender possession to the purchaser;

7. That the proceeds of the sale be applied as follows: first, to pay the costs and expenses of said sale; second, to pay the judgment of Plaintiff; and third, the overplus, if any, be paid to the Registry of the Court subject to further court order; and

8. That if any deficiency remains after application of the proceeds of the sale thereon, execution may not be issued for said.

B. SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

1. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $24,506.24, plus late fees of $27.03, plus accrued interest of $273.97 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum ($4.34550 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

2. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B1 at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full;

3. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57, plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

4. For Plaintiff’s attorney fees, costs, and disbursements incurred herein; and

5. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B3 through B4 at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full.

C. Such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable.

Date of first publication: March 5, 2024

Date of last publication: March 26, 2024

Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755

Of Attorneys for Plaintiff TOMASI BRAGAR DUBAY 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204

Published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386025)

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL IMPACT REPORT

This notice summarizes the information available in the Financial Impact Report of the City of North Bend Redevelopment Agency (Agency), prepared pursuant to ORS 457.460. Copies of the full report are available to all interested persons at the Finance Department - North Bend City Hall during regular business hours or may be obtained electronically by visiting Urban Renewal Agency - North Bend OR (northbendoregon.us)

tax

renewal

City

of

except: Joseph Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Londa Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay OR, 97420 Joseph L. Beebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Londa L. Beeebe 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420

Occupant 312 S. Wall St Coos Bay, OR, 97420

Joseph Beebe 1751 Milligan Ave Coos Bay, OR, 97420 Joseph L. Beebe 1751 Milligan Ave Coos Bay, OR, 97420 U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY, 42301 Synchrony Bank 965 Keller Rd. Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714 Michael P. Corwin Patenaude and Felix, A.P.C. 1618 SW 1st Ave., Ste. 205 Portland, OR, 97201 Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “reinstatements/PayoffsORS 86.786” either by personal delivery of by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, personals having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exits, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance necessary to cure the default by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest if any. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS

The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 05/29/2024.

The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact

information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement.. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant.

If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS

FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TO-MONTH OR WEEK-TO- WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’slength transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN

NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT

new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 684-3763, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. NOTICE TO

VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 1/22/2024 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney OSB#223275 Phone number for the Trustee: 877-914-3491 A-4808552 Published: February 13, 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384259)

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Diane Shirley Tomfohr, Decedent.

Case No.: 24PB00512

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Karen Wilburn has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420,

PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the City of Coos Bay - 2024

POTHOLE PROJECT will be received by Jennifer Wirsing, PE, City Engineer, until 2:00 PM local time on March 28, 2024, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read through a streaming service. No bids will be accepted after this time.

The Project is for construction of: WORK INCLUDES THE REPAIR OF MULTIPLE POTHOLES OF VARYING SIZES AND DEPTHS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF COOS BAY. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: CITY OF COOS BAY; Greg Hamblet, CFM.

Bidding Documents may be viewed at www. QuestCDN.com. To be qualified to submit a Bid the Contractor must obtain the bidding documents and submit their bid electronically at www.

questCDN.com, QuestCDN Project No. 240106 All Pre-Bid questions and responses will be posted on QuestCDN. All pre-qualifications for this bid are to be turned in by March 28, 2024, in order for bidder to be deemed responsive.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time March 21, 2024, at City Hall, 500 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon in the City Hall Conference Room. This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 regarding prevailing wage rates. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection with the bids.

No Bidder may withdraw their bid until thirty (30) days after the bid opening. By order of: City of Coos Bay - Greg Hamblet, CFM, Operations

Administrator

Published: March 5, 8, 12, and 15. The World & ONPA. (ID:386022)

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: SHARON LOUISE STUHLMILLER Deceased.

Case No. 23PB07989

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Danyel L. Peterson and Betty L. Stuhlmiller have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Co-Personal Representatives at P.O. Box 600, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) 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 Co-Personal Representatives, or the attorney for the CoPersonal Representatives, Karen L. Costello.

Dated and first published on March 5, 2024.

/s/ Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

Danyel L. Peterson 2062 Grant Street North Bend, OR 97459

T: (541) 217-9023

Betty L. Stuhlmiller

2757 Fir Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420

T: (541) 404-2003

ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391

Costello Law Office, P.C.

P.O.

IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Carrie Cook and Kelly Churchill have been appointed as CoPersonal Representatives. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the CoPersonal Representatives, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Co-Personal Representatives, or the attorney for the CoPersonal Representatives, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423.

Dated and first published this 6thday of March, 2024.

Published: March 6, 2024. The World & ONPA.

(ID:386098)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: NINNA LOUISE MOORE, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10496

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lindi Gullatt has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative at P.O. Box 600, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) 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 personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Karen L. Costello. Dated and first published on February 20, 2024. /s/ Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391

Attorney for Personal Representative

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Lindi Gullatt 3669 Walsh Street Portage, Indiana 46369 T: (630) 788-5953

ATTORNEY FOR

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420

T: (541) 808-0284

Published: February 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384801)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On MARCH 18TH, 2024, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille,

proceedings may obtain

information from

the

Dated and first published on March 5, 2024. /S/ Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative:

Noah Rhett Davis P.O. Box 566 Powers, OR 97466

Telephone: 541.260.4077

Email: nrd801@gmail.com

Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Corrigall & McClintock

P.O. Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Published: March 5, 2024.

The World & ONPA. (ID:385951)

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

Case Number: 23DR18967

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Alexis Rolen, Plaintiff/ Petitioner V.

Brandon Brumwell, Defendant/Respondent

Date of First Publication:

February 20, 2024.

Alexis Rolen has filed a Petition for Custody/ Support/Visitation case asking the court to order sole custody of said minor children and serve respondent with the documents below. Petition, Summons, Notice of filing Confidential Information

Form, Notice of Statutory Restraining Order, Motion for Pre Judgment Temporary Orders, Order to Show Cause.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

READ CAREFULLY!

You must “appear” in this case, or the other side

will win automatically. To “appear,” you must file a legal Response, Answer, or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion. Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www. courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral

Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636 or go to www.

oregonstatebar.org.

Date: February 9, 2024

/s/ Alexis Rolen PO Box 233

Reedsport, OR 97467

Published: February 20, 27, March 5, and 12, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384893)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the estate of Colleen Katherine Fitzpatrick, deceased. All claims against the estate (case: 23BP02675) duly verified by statutory declaration with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be filed with the undersigned on or before March 12th, 2024. After which the estate will be distributed. Jennifer Lipscomb 3107 Cliveden Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Published: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, and 19, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384459)

Notice is hereby given that

Maurice E. Bassett has been appointed and has qualified as the personal representative of the Estate of Lela Rose Bassett, deceased, in Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 24PB00153. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below to the personal representative c/o Sarah C. Subias, P.O. Box 10567, Eugene, OR 97440, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Date of first publication: February 20, 2024

Maurice E. Bassett, Personal Representative c/o Sarah C. Subias, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 10567

Eugene, OR 97440

February 20, 27, and March 5, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384810) Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 www.TheWorldLink.com Never miss any news for Coos County by following us on Facebook & Twitter! Connect with us online and on social media

Patricia Ellen Hoesly

September 19, 1949 – February 11, 2024

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Pat was born on September 19, 1949 in Toledo, Oregon to William and Mary Harris and was the oldest of three sisters. She also had a special relationship with Bill and Reatha Horn of Vernonia, Oregon, her foster parents through high school.

Pat passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 11, 2024. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed.

In 1970, Pat married Thomas Hoesly and moved to North Bend, Oregon for his job with Menasha Corporation. She was endlessly supportive of his career and enjoyed their many social activities with employees and their spouses. Pat worked for a time at College Park Day Care. She was an excellent cook both at home, and for the daycare.

Pat once said that she felt she’d been put on this earth to be a mother and grandmother. She raised three children and could be found at their many activities through the years. The children have fond memories of numerous vacations together as a family. Pat became a grandmother in 1994 and we all agree she was one of the best – always asking about how each of the grandchildren was doing as they explored life. Pat’s three children, four grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren are now scattered across the country, thriving from the solid foundation provided by both their parents and grandparents.

Pat’s favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends. Whether it was weekend getaways, vacations, Bunco,

or Curves, it was clear her loved ones provided happiness and comfort. Pat was a thoughtful, caring person who recognized every birthday and anniversary for family and friends.

Patty is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tom; her children, Angela, Barbara, and Michael; grandchildren Austin, Jace, Audrey, and Grant; step-grandchildren Daniel, Lester, Seth, and Ryan; sister and brother-in-law Jan and Ted Breneman; sister, Sandy Allison; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by both of her biological parents, William and Mary Harris; and foster parents, Bill and Reatha Horn.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. In lieu of flowers or contributions, the family suggests you give your loved one a hug. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

A Celebration of the Life of Amy C. McSwain, 88, of Coos Bay, will be held on Saturday March 16th, 2024 at 2:00PM at Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave, Coos Bay.

Amy passed away February 20, 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon surrounded by family. She was born on June 2, 1935 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rudolph and Doris (Schultz) Swanson and raised and educated in Wisconsin. Amy then attended Oregon State University and was a librarian at Bunker Hill Elementary School.

In 1956, Amy and Dale McSwain married. They went on to have two children, Kathy and Bill.

Amy was passionate about the Lord and her family and friends meant the world to her. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics, square dancing, games and traveling to new places.

Amy is survived by daughter; Kathy Koehler and her husband, Stan, son; Bill McSwain and his wife, Kimberly, grandson; Timothy McSwain and his wife, Prisilla, and granddaughter; Alisha Pontious and her husband, Taylor, and a great granddaughter, Elenore.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leroy “Dale” McSwain. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 541/267-4216

A graveside service for Gary Fellows, will be held at 10am, Saturday, March 9 at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road. Gary was born in Coquille, the son of Charles and Velma Fellows. He met the love of his life, Marlene, on the farms in Coquille Valley. They lived an amazing life, growing old together with many memories. Gary retired from the state highway ODOT as an electrician. He is survived by two children, Kevin Fellows and Colleen Baer. May he rest in peace. Arrangements by Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com Gary Fellows June 13, 1945 – February 15, 2024 Kevin Eugene Brooks of Bandon, Oregon, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2023. Born in Sacramento, California, on March 23, 1960, Brooks graduated from Hiram Johnson High School in 1978 and moved to Oregon in 1988 to be a part of his son’s life. A stranger to few, Brooks made friends wherever he went. He is preceded in death by his father, Harry Brooks, and nephew Matthew Vincent; and survived by his mother, Beverly Brooks, and his son, Joshua Brooks. A celebration of life will be held at VFW Post 3440 in Bandon on March 23 at 4 p.m. Kevin Brooks March 23, 1960 – December 24, 2023 See all obituaries rst online at: www. TheWorldLink com

SPORTS

Cascade earns third straight boys title

JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COOS BAY — When Cascade Christian won the 3A boys state basketball title two years ago, then-sophomore Austin Maurer made coach Brian Morse a promise.

“He came and hugged me and said, ‘Coach, that’s one of three,’” Morse recalled Saturday night after the Challengers beat Westside Christian 78-59 to win the OSAA/On-Point Community Credit Union title at Marshfield High School.

Maurer was a big part of the Challengers’ third straight crown, and second straight title-game win over the Eagles. He helped Cascade Christian build a first-quarter lead the Eagles never were able to carve into and teamed with junior Jaren Fronckowiak and freshman Avery Huston to carry the scoring load.

“It’s awesome,” said the 7-foot Maurer, who is headed to Grand Canyon University to play basketball in college. “I think we just played as a team. We didn’t let the moment get too big.”

Fronckowiak echoed those thoughts.

“We stayed together as a team through thick and thin,” he said. “Tonight, our passing was awesome. We freed up the big man.”

Fronckowiak was the beneficiary of that passing early as teammates found him open on the wing for a pair of 3-pointers that helped the Challengers to an early 11-4 lead. Maurer also hit one from long range and Cascade Christian led 1813 through one quarter and 32-23 at halftime.

Westside Christian coach David Henry said his team had a good game plan for slowing Maurer and for putting

up offense, but foul trouble got in the way.

“We tried to limit their transition and we did,” Henry said. “The biggest thing for us is we didn’t have enough offensive firepower with the foul trouble we got in.”

He added that a couple of poor offensive decisions led to bad shot selection that helped dig the hole.

“We traded baskets for a long time,” Henry said. “We are not as deep as we have been (in past years). The foul trouble — that was a big thing.”

Will Ficker had a trio of fouls in the first half and Kahlid Hodge had two in the opening quarter.

That left Dax Hanzlik to carry the scoring load, and he largely did, eventually finishing with a game-high 32 points. Hodge scored 10 and Kyler Crites nine.

But Cascade Christian answered every Westside Christian run.

“We were trying to get defensive stops and get rebounds,” Fronckowiak said. “We knew we could score.”

He hit five 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Cascade Christian. Huston added 20 points while Maurer scored 29 on a combination of hoops, rebound hoops, dunks and free throws.

Peyton Maurer, Deryk Farmer and several role players on the bench helped with passing, defense and giving the starters a break.

Henry said with his team’s lack of depth, that was hard to overcome.

“They’re terrific,” he said of the Challengers. “They’re very wellcoached, disciplined and talented, too.”

Henry said he was proud of his own team, too. The Eagles were co-champions of the Lewis & Clark League

with Valley Catholic and De La Salle North Catholic and entered the state tournament as the top seed after winning the league tournament.

And they were hungry after losing to the Challengers in last year’s final.

“These kids were thinking about this for a year,” Henry said.

Even though they came up short, he added, “I’m proud of them.”

On the other side, Morse said he was thrilled to see his squad win a third straight crown.

“To see these seniors go out on a three-peat, I’m so happy for them,” Morse said.

The Challengers were driven by hard work every day.

“We’re very demanding in practices,” Morse said. “We try to make our practices more difficult than games. That makes the games easier.

“It’s nice to see that hard work pay off.”

The Challengers think they have the pieces to make another run next year.

Fronckowiak, Farmer and Huston all return and the other younger players have been improving this year.

“We’ll fill in with the role players we have,” Morse said. “Our seniors have set the standard for the legacy. They want to follow it.”

Fronckowiak agreed.

“It starts with the coaching staff,” he said. “We’ve just got to trust the coaches and believe in ourselves.”

Before looking ahead, though, the Challengers took time to celebrate.

“Three was the goal,” Austin Maurer said. “It’s surreal.

“It was the last ride. We wanted to come with a different hunger and leave it all on the court.”

The result was a third

straight crown.

To get to the title, Cascade Christian went through the three West Valley League co-champions, beating De La Salle North Catholic 78-60 and Valley Catholic 70-57 before Saturday’s win. Westside Christian topped Neah-Kah-Nie 67-39 in the quarterfinals and Harrisburg 56-48 in the semifinals.

VALLEY CATHOLIC

40, HARRISBURG 37: The Valiants outlasted the Eagles for third place in a game that wasn’t decided until Harrisburg’s Jack Lidbeck was off the mark on a 3-point try at the buzzer.

Lidbeck hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 points for Harrisburg, which fell to Westside Christian in the semifinals after topping Burns 44-29 in the quarterfinals.

Valley Catholic’s Justin Han hit three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer in the final four minutes and Zach Pippin made three of four from the line when Harrisburg was trying to catch up late. Han finished with 10 points, Pippin nine and Luke Jarussi seven for

Valley Catholic.

“Coming from a team that didn’t make the playoffs last year to third this year, it’s hard not to be happy with the season,” Pippin said. “We’re excited for next year.”

Valley Catholic beat Dayton 62-55 in the quarterfinals before losing to Cascade Christian in the semifinals.

Lidbeck had 18 points for Harrisburg and Terren Crabb scored nine.

DE LA SALLE

NORTH CATHOLIC 64, BURNS 32: The Knights won the fourth-place game by running away from Burns early.

The Hilanders managed a single basket in the first quarter, which gave them an early lead. De La Salle scored the final 14 points of the quarter and never looked back.

It was the first time since 2013 that De La Salle was in the consolation bracket. Every year since then the Knights have won in the quarterfinals.

This time they lost to Cascade Christian on Thursday, but bounced back with wins on Friday and Saturday.

“I think we finished strong,” said De La Salle junior Jalen Hill. “It’s a blessing to finish the season with a win.”

The Knights won both their consolation semifinal game (a 48-36 victory over Dayton) and the trophy game by getting the ball inside.

On Saturday, post Max Walker had 15 points and Hill, a fellow post, added 14.

Zane Perry-Kozeni had eight points for Burns, which needed an overtime win at Vale to reach the tournament and then beat Neah-Kah-Nie 68-61 in overtime to reach the consolation final.

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAMS: The all-tournament first team included Cascade Christian’s Maurer and Huston, Westside Christian’s Hanzlik, De La Salle North Catholic’s Hill, and Harrisburg’s Crabb.

The second team included Westside Christian’s Ficker, Cascade Christian’s Fronckowiak, Harrisburg’s Lidbeck and Valley Catholic’s Jarussi and Pippin. Harrisburg received the sportsmanship trophy.

Schimel sisters lead Corbett to elusive title

JOHN GUNTHER For The World \ COOS BAY — Corbett’s girls lost in the final of the state tournament the past two years. Sister’s Ally and Lilly Schimel weren’t about to let it happen again.

The two scored their team’s first 70 points and the Cardinals topped Amity 77-51 on Saturday in the championship game at the OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union 3A State Championships at Marshfield High School.

“We just wanted to come out hard,” said Ally, a senior and the older of the two. “This was really special to us.

“We really wanted to get our defense going. We didn’t know if we were going to make shots.”

It was immediately apparent there was no risk of that.

Both sisters had 10 points in the first five minutes as they built a 25-11 lead through one quarter and Ally’s 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer gave them an even 50.

It was obvious to both coaches quickly that they were going to have a big night.

“We haven’t had our best shooting in the finals the last two years,” said Corbett’s Bill Schimel, the father of the sisters.

“Ally takes it personally.

“Once we saw those first few go in, there was no stopping them.”

“We ran into a buzz saw,” said Amity coach Jed McMullen. “They were determined. “They lost in the last two finals and you could tell from the get-go they were having it again. Did they even miss in the first half?”

Yes, they missed some, but not many.

By the end of the game, Ally Schimel had set 3A tournament records with eight 3-pointers and 42 points. Lilly added six 3-pointers and 30 points. Together, they scored Corbett’s first 70 points and when Ella Holwege finally scored with 3:40 to go, it came on a pass from Lilly.

Ava Blatchford later added another 3-pointer for Corbett and the team’s 15 3s also was a single-game tournament record.

“That was a great team, with great shooting, and they were locked in tonight,” McMullen said. Neither sister was aware they were doing all the scoring, but they knew they were in a groove.

“I was just feeling good tonight and she was, too,” Lilly said.

Holwege had a front row seat as her two best friends and longtime teammates lit up the nets and said it was fun to watch.

“I was so happy to see them making their shots, having smiles on their faces and the crowd get-

ting into it,” she said.

“We don’t care who scores. We are just out there having fun.”

The Cardinals overwhelmed Amity early and led by as many as 30 in the first half.

“Our nerves got to us a little bit early on and they were hitting shots,” McMullen said.

But the Warriors started making some of their own, and their big crowd got into it, too, as they pulled within 20 a few times.

“There was a couple times I thought we might get it to a manageable spot,” McMullen said. “They kept burying shots.”

Corbett fulfilled a dream the Schimel sisters and Holwege have had since they were young. Corbett’s last girls basketball title was in 1987 and their last title in any sport was a boys basketball crown in 1995.

“I am so proud of this team,” Lilly said. “That was amazing.”

“It doesn’t even feel real,” added Holwege. “This is what we’ve been working for forever.

“We did it together. I couldn’t be happier.”

Bill Schimel was hugging or shaking hands with everyone in red after the game, a huge smile on his face the entire time.

“It’s a giant weight just lifted off us,” he said. “We had to earn it. It didn’t come easy.

“Their determination tonight — you saw it

right away.” The Cardinals finished an unbeaten season that saw them ranked No. 1 all year.

They did it with the three best friends and key reserve Malaya Cannon-Peterson, who have been playing together since they were young, and a whole bunch of recruits.

Blatchford and the team’s fifth starter, fellow senior Carly Hardie, were recruited by Ally and Holwege from the soccer team and have been playing just two years. Blatchford’s key sub as defensive stopper, Kai DeBruin, is a freshman.

In all, six of the players are seniors, including Emmalia Younker and Caroline Granberg, two more recruits who joined

the team in the past few years.

“Now we have to dig up some more soccer players,” Bill Schimel said.

On the other side, Amity is a young squad that now should be hungry.

The team has just two seniors and neither are starters.

Sophomore Alyssa McMullen led the team in the championship game with 14 points and Junior Saralynn Grove and sophomore Eliza Nisly added 13 points each.

“We bring almost everybody back,” Jed McMullen said. “We’ll be back here.”

He hopes the championship game loss drives his players like the previous two did Corbett.

“We need to get better,”

he said. “Hopefully this builds a fire in them.”

Both Corbett and Amity had scares in the semifinals before facing each other. Vale erased a deficit and had a chance to take the lead in the final 30 seconds of a tie game against Corbett but missed. The Cardinals won 50-49 when Hardie rebounded a miss by Lilly Schimel and was fouled putting the ball back up with 1.7 seconds to go and made the first free throw.

Amity outlasted Sutherlin 46-44 in a game that also came down to free throws at the end. The teams had much easier wins in the quarterfinals, with Corbett topping Westside ChrisPlease

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Avery Huston flies to the hoop for Cascade Christian during its championship game win Saturday.

John Gunther, For the World Ally Schimel and Ella Holwege celebrate after Schimel beat the halftime buzzer with one of her eight 3-pointers Saturday.

Marshfield teams fall in state playoffs

JOHN GUNTHER

For The WOrld

COOS BAY — Marshfield’s basketball teams both came up a game short of the state tournament.

The girls fell to visiting Stayton 50-28 on Saturday during the Class 3A state tournament and the boys fell on the road to Philomath 49-37 on Friday night.

Marshfield coach Doug Miles said Stayton was a tough matchup for his club.

“I love these seniors,” he said of his club. “It’s a rough way to end for them. We were just outcoached and out-worked.

“They are so wellcoached. They are so physical defensively without fouling.”

Because of that, the Eagles were able to stymie the Pirates most of the game.

Marshfield didn’t score more than eight points in any quarter and no individuals scored more than seven.

Stayton led 13-8 through the first quarter and added to the advantage the rest of the way.

The Eagles didn’t get points easily inside against Marshfield, except off of turnovers. But they did do something Miles didn’t expect — shoot fairly well from outside.

“I haven’t seen them shoot like that (on film),” he said.

Stayton had six 3-pointers by five different players, which

helped the Eagles boost the lead. The only player with more than one was Kathryn Samek, who had a game-high 16 points.

Kourtney Samek, Kenzi Hollenbeck and Haley Butenschoen all scored six.

Marshfield was led by Kaleigh England with seven points, including the Pirates’ only 3-pointer of the game. Tatum Montiel scored six and Gracie Peach, Paige Macduff and Alie Clarke all had five.

Peach and Macduff were volleyball players recruited to the basketball team as freshmen who improved throughout their careers.

They were joined as seniors by Faith Hite, Caitlyn Browning, England, Nevaeh Edera, Jenna Erickson and Daphne Scriven.

The Pirates won the Sky-Em League, which earned them the chance to host the playoff game. They finished the season with a 15-11 record.

“They were fun to coach,” Miles said. “You couldn’t ask for any better kids.”

Stayton advances to the state tournament in Forest Grove, where the Eagles will open against top seed Astoria, which beat Cottage Grove 5425.

“They’ve got a chance to make some things happen up there,” Miles said.

BOYS

Marshfield boys led the entire first half on the road before Philomath pulled away in the final

two quarters to advance to Forest Grove, where the Warriors will meet Baker. The Bulldogs edged Newport 60-52 on Friday.

Marshfield coach Jesse Ainsworth was pleased with his team’s effort, despite the loss.

“The boys have continued to exceed expectations,” he said. “I think last night was indicative of that.

“Defensively, we were special, very connected, played with a real sense of purpose and passion.”

The Pirates just couldn’t keep up offensively in the second half.

Still, it was a great season.

“I’m going to miss these seniors,” Ainsworth said. “It’s not the loss that makes me the most

sad, it’s the fact that I won’t be able to coach them again.

“I can’t express how much I appreciate and love these guys. They embody everything about team, togetherness and toughness. Probably one of my most enjoyable groups of young men to work with.”

Gannon Frost led Marshfield with 11 points.

Marist Catholic and Junction City of the Sky-Em League did advance to the tournament. Marist Catholic beat Phoenix 59-30 and Junction City topped Scappoose 60-31.

Marist Catholic faces Crook County, an upset winner at Seaside, in the quarterfinals. Junction City meets Henley.

Bandon girls lose in championship game

PENDLETON — Bandon’s girls came up just short of the first state title in program history Saturday, falling to Western Christian 45-40 in the final at the Pendleton Convention Center.

The Tigers were ranked No. 1 in the coaches poll and the Pioneers were No. 1 in the power rankings. Bandon beat Western Christian earlier this year and the Pioneers avenged that defeat in the final.

The Tigers got off to a slow start, trailing 15-8 through one quarter and 23-14 at halftime. But they came storming back and had a few chances late in

the game trailing by three. The last of those was off the mark with five seconds to go and a foul led to two free throws by Western Christian’s Runon Muroya for the final margin.

Bandon, playing in its first championship game, was led by Katelyn Senn, who had 16 points and eight rebounds, and Makenna Vierck, who had 15 points. The Tigers played the final three quarters without Olivia Thompson, Senn’s partner as the team’s senior leaders. Thompson, who played just seven minutes, hit her only 3-point attempt for three

points.

The Tigers pulled within one at 36-35 with 6:23 to go in the game on a steal and hoop by Senn, but that’s as close as they got.

Avery Herber had 18 points and nine rebounds and Haley Ferry had 10 points and 11 rebounds for Western Christian.

Senn was named to the all-tournament first team while Thompson and Vierck both were on the second team. The all-tournament teams are selected by the coaches.

Bandon’s road to the championship included wins over a pair of cold-shooting teams

— and the Tigers didn’t shoot particularly well in the quarterfinals, either. Bandon beat Valley Coast Conference for Oakridge 34-23 in the quarterfinals after trailing 12-8 at halftime. The Tigers outscored the Warriors 26-11 in the second half. Makenna Vierck had 11 points and 12 rebounds and Senn had 10 points and eight rebounds. Thompson scored nine points, but was just 1-for-8 from 3-point range. Each team went 1-for-19 from long range and Oakridge shot just 17 percent overall for the game, while Bandon shot

24 percent.

In the semifinals, the Tigers stymied Regis in the first half, holding the Rams to just four points and one field goal on the way to a 43-21 win. Bandon used a 17-0 run bridging the first and second quarters on the way to a 28-4 halftime lead.

For the game, Regis shot even worse than Oakridge — 13 percent. The Rams were 1-for-15 from 3-point range. Bandon, meanwhile, shot nearly 40 percent and Thompson shot 4-for-7 on 3-pointers and scored 15 points. Senn had 15 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Practice for spring sports has started

The weather might not feel particularly spring like, but practice for the spring sports season started last week for Oregon high schools.

Teams for tennis, golf, track and field, baseball and softball are tuning up for their fast-approaching seasons.

The first day competitions can be held is Monday, March 11.

Marshfield’s baseball

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team is scheduled for four games that week — at Sweet Home on March 11 and home against Brookings-Harbor on March 13 and for a doubleheader against Mazama on March 15.

North Bend plays the same three days, at Brookings-Harbor on March 11 and home against Klamath Union on March 13 and Douglas on March 15.

Vale burst out to an 8-0 lead and never looked back while beating Sutherlin 49-26 in a game featuring two squads that lost semifinal games decided in the final seconds Friday.

Vale pestered the Bulldogs with its persistent pressure and shared the ball well leading to good looks.

Kesley Stepleton had 14 points, Halle Peterson 13 and Hailey

Coquille hosts Reedsport on March 11 and visits Siuslaw on March 15. Reedsport is home for Oakridge on March 13 and has a doubleheader at Oakland on March 16.

Bandon hosts St. Mary’s on March 12 and is at Illinois Valley on March 15.

Myrtle Point’s only game the opening week is at home against Camas Valley on March 12.

Cleaver eight for the Vikings. “We were out of gas — on empty,” Sutherlin coach Josh Grotting said. “Credit to Vale. They beat us in every aspect of the game. “They had a tough loss last night, too. Maybe tougher than ours. They came back and did a super job.”

Addyson Clark had 10 points and Madison Wagner seven for Sutherlin. Sutherlin lost in the semifinals for the third straight year. Vale’s current players had never been to the tournament and the team’s three seniors — Peterson, Cleaver and Kacie Jacobs — had to endure a few lean years after starting their career during the

COVID pandemic.

Marshfield’s softball team hosts Sweet Home on March 11 and is at Brookings-Harbor on March 13 and at Mazama for a doubleheader on March 15.

North Bend is home for Brookings-Harbor on March 11 and both Klamath Union and Newport on March 13, the games scheduled for 1:30 and 4 p.m. Bandon’s softball team

“I’m happy for them to get that success,” Vale coach Randy Seals said. “It’s a reward for all their hard work.”

Vale had beaten 2023 champion Banks in the quarterfinals while Sutherlin topped Creswell 48-32.

BANKS 44, CRESWELL 37:

The Braves beat the Bulldogs for fourth place in a battle of tenacious defenses that featured numerous turnovers and a total of 12 jump-ball situations.

A 12-0 run that included backto-back 3-pointers by sisters Jade and Jocelyn Janecek helped the Braves to a 33-22 lead through three quarters and Creswell was

plays in a jamboree at Riddle on March 11 and hosts Days Creek on March 15.

Coquille hosts Reedsport on March 11 and is at Siuslaw on March 15. Reedsport also is at Elkton on March 13 and has a doubleheader at Oakland on March 16.

Myrtle Point is home for Camas Valley on March 12 and Glide for a doubleheader on March

never able to get closer than six down.

Jocelyn Janecek, the team’s only returning starter, had 12 points and McKenna King 10 to lead Banks.

“For a young squad, with only one returning starter and a freshman point guard leading things, here we are bringing home fourth — I’m really, really proud,” Banks coach Nick Rizzo said. “It’s been an unbelievable season.”

Elliette Kinney had 15 points and Brooke Moehlmann eight for Creswell, which earned a trophy at state for the first time in a decade.

“I’m super proud of these girls,” coach Tyler Hollingsworth said. “They fought really hard all

15. In track and field, Coquille, Myrtle Point, Bandon and Pacific are among schools at Reedsport’s Icebreaker meet on March 14.

Marshfield hosts an icebreaker meet March 21 that also includes Bandon, Gold Beach, Myrtle Point and Reedsport. North Bend and Coquille will be at the Siuslaw Icebreaker the same day.

year long and got better all year long.

“It’s been a really fun ride.”

Banks beat Westside Christian 51-36 in the consolation semifinals and Creswell eliminated Nyssa 43-28.

ALL-TOURNAMENT: The all-tournament first team included the Schimel sisters, Amity twins Adie an Eliza Nisly and Sutherlin’s Clark. The second team included Corbett’s Holwege, Vale’s Cleaver and Peterson, Nylah Vanthom of Banks and Creswell’s Dakota Carson.

Westside Christian won the sportsmanship trophy.

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Marshfield’s Faith Hite drives toward the hoop during Saturday’s game against Stayton.

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Marshfield’s Tatum Montiel is fouled while going to the basket against Stayton on Saturday.

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Governors, tribes ratify Columbia River Basin pact

BY JACOB FISCHLER Oregon Capital Chronicle

Efforts to enhance and sustain salmon and steelhead runs in Oregon and the Paci c Northwest are moving ahead following a regional agreement.

The governors of Washington and Oregon and four Native American tribal leaders gathered at the White House to celebrate last year’s agreement to avoid litigation over dams in the Columbia River Basin.

The agreement, which was announced in December and resulted from years of negotiation among the states, tribes in the region, environmental groups and federal agencies, established a path to reviving the area’s salmon and steelhead populations and called for a 10-year pause in legal ghting.

The governors, tribal leaders and a handful of administration of cials held a White House signing ceremony Friday, Feb. 23, though the deal has been in effect since the parties signed a memorandum of agreement in December.

The agreement was a necessary condition required under treaties with tribes to

address the ailing sh populations and to restore the health of the river basin, but it marked the beginning of a long process, not the end, administration representatives and others said Friday. “There’s much to do in order to live up to our commitments and to live up to the president’s memorandum of agreement,” White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory said. “But I think the partnership that we have worked to develop will ensure that we are able to be successful.”

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek called on the federal government, tribes and states who are parties to the deal to “stay true to the framework” of the compact. Reaching the agreement was a major milestone, she said, but more work would be needed to follow through on the commitments outlined in the deal.

“This is a happy moment,” Kotek said. “But just the beginning.”

Commitment to tribes Part of the agreement is meant to address federal commitments to tribes — the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated

“This is a happy moment. But just the beginning.”

Tina Kotek, Oregon Governor

Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe — that promise plentiful shing in perpetuity.

Jonathan W. Smith, the chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, said the 19thcentury treaty ceding much of the tribes’ land to the federal government promised inde nite shing rights and that sh would always be available in the tribe’s traditional areas.

But that has not been the case in recent decades, he said, as the longhouses that host tribal ceremonies have “had empty tables.”

“For too long, we have not had sh to sustain ourselves, let alone teach our youth

the ways of our culture,” he said.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee thanked tribal members for acting “as a guardian for the salmon.”

He said the Columbia River was signi cant to Native and non-Native residents of his state and called for making the river basin’s health a continued priority.

“This is personal with me and 8 million Washingtonians,” he said. “That is the artery of our state. It needs to be brought to health.”

The agreement remains more controversial, though, in more rural and Republican areas of the state. Inslee, who is well known as a climate advocate, also framed the agreement as part of a wider effort to address climate change impacts.

Burglary thwarted on Isthmus Heights Road

On February 20th, 2024, at 5:48 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a report of a

Sgt. S. Moore and

Deputy K. Mong responded to the location and located Gage C. Campbell (27), a short distance away from the residence. Sgt. S. Moore received a video from the homeowner’s surveillance camera showing Mr.

Campbell previously inside her garage rifling through items. While speaking with Mr. Campbell, he was also found to be in possession of mail not belonging to him and other items.

After an investigation,

Gage C. Campbell (27) was arrested on Burglary I, Mail Theft, and Attempted Theft II charges. Mr. Campbell was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and is currently in custody.

Deputy U.S. Energy

Secretary David Turk praised Inslee, who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, at the White House event for helping form the foundation of the Biden administration’s climate policy.

Dam removal possibility worries Republicans Republicans in the region have largely been skeptical — if not downright hostile — to the agreement, seeing it as a precursor to removing dams on the Snake River in eastern Washington.

U.S. House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state held a hearing last month blasting the “secret deal” that she said excluded utilities, hydropower users, agriculture and other

affected industries in the area. Removing four Snake River dams — Ice Harbor Dam, Lower Monumental Dam, Little Goose Dam, and Lower Granite Dam — would harm the area’s clean-energy production, ood control capability and overall economy, Rodgers said at the hearing.

Mallory testi ed that the agreement leaves a decision on dam removal to Congress.

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FIELD TEST Candidates Wanted

URGENT NOTICE : You may be qualified to participate in a special Field Test of new hearing instrument technology being held at a local test site. An industry leader in digital hearing devices is sponsoring a product field test in your area next week and they have asked us to select up to 15 qualified candidates to participate. They are interested in determining the benefits of GENIUS™ 5.0 Technology in eliminating the difficulty hearing aid users experience in difficult environments, such as those with background noise or multiple talkers. Candidates in other test areas have reported very positive feedback so far.

We are looking for additional candidates in North Bend and the surrounding areas.

Product Test Sites:

In an effort to accurately demonstrate the incredible performance of these devices, specially trained representatives will be conducting testing and demonstrations during this special event. In addition to an audiometric hearing evaluation, candidates will receive a fiber-optic otoscope exam, a painless procedure that could reveal common hearing problems such as excessive wax or damage to the eardrum, as well as other common causes of hearing deficiencies.

Qualified Field Test Candidates:

Must Call Before March 15th

• Live in THE NORTH BEND AREA or the surrounding area

• Are at least 55 years of age or older

• Have experienced some level of hearing difficulty, or currently wear hearing aids

• Don’t currently work for a market research company

We have a limited supply of the GENIUS™ 5.0 test product currently on hand and ready for testing. We have also been authorized to offer significant discounts if you decide to take the hearing instruments home. If you choose not to keep them, there’s no risk or obligation of any kind.†

TO PARTICIPATE:

1) You must be one of the first 15 people to call our office Mention Code: 24MarField

2) You will be required to have your hearing tested in our office, FREE OF CHARGE, to determine candidacy.

3) Report your results with the hearing instruments to the Hearing Care Specialist over a three week test period.

Qualified candidates will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis so please call us TODAY to secure your spot in the Product Field Test. Participants who qualify and complete the product test will receive a FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* as a token of our thanks.

– CALL AND MENTION CODE: 24MarField