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trying to do is encourage the youth to come in,” Biasca said.

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Tickets available for Sawdust’s summer melodrama

BY DEAN BRICKEY Correspondent

The new policy supports the state of Oregon’s efforts to encourage healthy movement, reduce emissions that contribute to climate change, reduce vehicle miles traveled and increase access and mobility opportunities.

“The District is making a concerted effort to expand micromobility options in Coos County,” said Melissa Metz, General Manager for CCAT. “Micromobility encompasses using electric micromobility devices like e-bikes and e-scooters in conjunction with public transit to bridge distances too close to drive but too far to CCAT continues on page 10

COQUILLE — Tickets are available for the Sawdust Theatre’s annual summer melodrama, which will debut May 31. Stacey Lynn Bell is directing this year’s “crimedy,” titled “My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot,” which combines attempted kidnapping, a real “kidnapping,” loads of laughs and a cameo appearance of The Big Guy himself (and we’re not referring to President Biden)! Bell said theatre-goers are in for a treat while they watch what happens when Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers ThreeRing Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus

attractions. “Rehearsals are going well,” Bell said, noting that the two nine-member casts are working hard to prepare for the summer season. “We’ve got the Sawdust Theatre continues on page 3

Stacey Lynn Bell, director of the summer melodrama at the Sawdust Theatre in Coquille

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give the actors break during the summer, but so two actors/actresses know each part in case one must miss a performance. A couple of the cast members were in the play about a dozen years ago when it rst was produced on the Sawdust Theatre stage, “but they’re playing different roles,” Bell said. “The cast is learning lines and nding some really incredible comedic moments,” as they learn their parts and stage actions, Bell said. “I do think the show is going to have a lot of physical comedy. It’s de nitely a comedy." Will Darius Dingling’s lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet

Abigail Goodsoul as well? Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue Abigail — and Bigfoot — from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? The cast will answer all these questions, and more, on the Sawdust Theatre stage 22 times this summer! The play, complete with olios — song and dance numbers — between scenes while the stage crew rearranges the set backstage, will be performed every Saturday at 7 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. A few Friday night and Saturday or Sunday matinee performances are scheduled as well. Tickets may be purchased on-line from the Sawdust Theatre’s “Buy Tickets” page: www.sawdusttheatre.com. In addition, tickets are available online through www.tix.com. That site collects a service fee, but it’s the quickest and surest method of selecting and purchasing tickets, said Michael Thurman, theatre manager. Purchas-

ers are able to view the entire theatre and pick from open seats, he said. Thurman added that people may call the theatre at 541-396-4563 to reserve tickets or they may buy tickets at River Cities Realty, Inc., 135 E Second St., Coquille, or call the real estate of ce at 541396-5516. Tickets also are available at the Theatre Box Of ce, 120 N. Adams St., on the night of play. The theatre, however, has been sold out at times, so obtaining tickets by another method is the best, Thurman said. The Sawdust Theatre’s 2024 melodrama will debut at the annual Champagne

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Thursday 02/22:

North Bend

•10:18 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts violation of restraining order, 800 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 11:25 am, ID theft, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 1:15 pm, theft, area of Marion Avenue.

• 2:14 pm, counterfeit money, 2500 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 2:48 pm, theft of bike, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:47 pm, fraud, 3700 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:06 pm, shots fired, area of Colorado Loop & Cessna Circle.

• 6:09 pm, criminal trespass, area of Newmark & Broadway Avenue.

• 8:44 pm, criminal mischief, area of Sheridan & Virginia.

Coos Bay

• 12:10 am, 20 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, resisting arrest, harassment, 1700 block of Thompson Road.

• 5:30 am, criminal mischief, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:43 am, 41 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1100 block of Newmark Ave.

• 8:13 am, criminal trespass, 300 block of South 6th Street.

• 8:37 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 9:05 am, criminal trespass, 500 block of South 4th Street.

• 9:13 am, criminal trespass, area of 2nd Street.

• 11:06 am, animal neglect, area of Newmark & South Schoneman Street.

• 11:49 am, 65 year old male cited on failure to appear on public indecency, area of Newmark & Schoneman.

• 11:50 am, unautho-

rized use of motor vehicle, 1200 block of Thompson Road.

• 12:38 pm, dispute, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:57 pm, dispute, area of Ocean & Waterboard.

• 1:00 pm, criminal trespass, area of Coal Bank Slough Bridge.

• 1:01 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:25 pm, 38 year old

male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:44 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, area of Elrod & South 11th.

• 1:57 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of Central Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Taylor Avenue.

• 3:09 pm, criminal mischief, 700 block of North 10th Street.

• 4:07 pm, criminal trespass, wooded area behind Walmart.

• 5:20 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Wall.

• 5:57 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of Bennett Avenue.

• 6:20 pm, 47 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, area of Harris & Cammann.

• 6:51 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:11 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 10th & Hemlock.

• 8:29 pm, criminal trespass, 500 block of North Wasson Street.

• 8:32 pm, theft, 600 block of North 3rd Street.

• 9:32 pm, fire, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:03 pm, threats, 1000 block of Newmark Ave.

Coquille

• 1:24 am, criminal tres-

pass, 200 block of West Highway 42.

• 9:32 am, disorderly conduct, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 10:04 am, criminal mischief, area of 1st & Adams.

• 11:39 am, disorderly conduct, area of 6th Street & North Baxter.

• 12:26 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 5th Street & Elliot Street.

• 3:35 pm, 41 year old

female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, parole detainer, 100 block of North Birch Street.

• 8:19 pm, criminal mischief, 100 block of East 1st Street.

• 11:26 pm, disorderly conduct, 20 block of West 1st Street.

Reedsport

• 9:29 am, theft, area of Ace Hardware.

• 2:37 pm, disturbance, area of Black Forest

Apartments.

• 5:24 pm, DUI, area of Highway 101 MP 220.

• 11:22 pm, warrant, area of State Farm Insurance.

Friday 02/23/24:

North Bend

•5:52 am, disorderly conduct, 2500 block of Ash Street.

• 10:52 am, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 10:54 am, elderly abuse, 1500 block of Garfield Street.

• 5:30 pm, menacing, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 9:32 am, criminal trespass, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 9:57 am, criminal trespass, 500 block of 10th Avenue.

• 10:04 am, criminal trespass, 800 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 11:10 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1400 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:40 am, criminal

mischief, 2400 block of Woodland Drive.

• 12:27 pm, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft II, 700 block of Southeast Douglas Avenue.

• 1:30 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 2:13 pm, 57 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, area of John Topits Park.

• 2:13 pm, 58 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, area of John Topits Park.

• 5:28 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 8th Street.

• 6:48 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Nautical Lane.

• 9:34 pm, 42 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on dispute, parole violation on original of dangerous drugs, area of Highway 101 & North Bend city limits.

• 10:29 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 10:46 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

Coquille

• 9:03 am, criminal trespass, 50 block of West 3rd Street.

• 10:19 am, theft, 100 block of East 1st Street.

• 1:39 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of North Birch Street.

• 2:38 pm, 41 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, criminal trespass II, area of Highway 42 & NAPA.

• 5:26 pm, 37 year old male cited on criminal mischief II, area of 1st & Central.

Reedsport

• 12:15 pm, fire, 1100 block of Fir Avenue.

• 2:41 pm, theft, area of Snowy River Mercantile.

• 4:21 pm, trespassing,

300 block of South 18th Street.

• 7:14 pm, assault, area of Forest Village Apartments.

Saturday 02/24:

North Bend

•7:38 am, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:40 am, arson, 2000 block of Public Square Court.

• 9:05 am, theft, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:16 pm, disorderly conduct, 1800 block of Newmark Street.

• 4:49 pm, fraud, 2300 block of Liberty Street.

• 10:16 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Broadway.

• 10:54 pm, criminal trespass, area of end of Ferry Road.

Coos Bay

• 1:01 pm, animal abuse, 700 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 1:50 pm, harassment, 200 block of South Cammann Street.

• 4:36 pm, 53 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, criminal trespass I, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:28 pm, 20 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on harassment, 2000 block of North 10th Street.

• 10:44 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:24 pm, 53 year old male cited on DUI I, area of 1st & Ingersoll.

Coquille

• 5:42 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Folsom & 2nd.

• 7:42 pm, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, probation violation, 200 block of West Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 11:43 am, burglary, 600 block of South 20th Street.

• 7:24 pm, assault, area of NRA Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

North Bend Main Street

Sunday 02/25:

North Bend

• 5:30 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Sherman.

• 6:12 am, disorderly conduct, area of Broadway & Virginia.

• 11:48 pm, criminal trespass, 2500 block of Pony Creek Road.

• 2:32 pm, hit & run, 2700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 4:10 pm, ID theft, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.

Coos Bay • 12:14 pm, disorderly conduct, 2100 block of North 8th Street.

• 12:39 pm, disorderly conduct, 1400 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 2:40 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, area of Alder Acres RV Park.

• 2:54 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Salmon Avenue.

• 3:06 pm, criminal trespass, 500 block of 10th Avenue.

• 3:38 pm, disorderly conduct, area of North Bayshore & Motel 6.

• 4:33 pm, theft,

Main Street Coordinator, visited North Bend on Tuesday, which included a walking tour of the downtown Main Street district, a board meeting, and a committee workshop.

The day was wrapped up with the celebrated annual Main Street Mixer. This critical event gathers building and business proprietors within the Main Street district to reminisce and plan for the future. This essential gathering also allows various resource organiza-

tions to meet and mingle with local business and building owners, fostering a growth and support community. Participating organizations included the CCD Business Development Corporation (CCD), Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB)/ Recruit HIPPO, Business Oregon, South Coast Development Council, Inc. (SCDC), Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC), and the Ford Family Foundation. The Mixer featured dynamic interactive stations curated by the four North Bend Main Street committees, providing a platform for learning, sharing, and engagement

about our program. As the program evolves, we eagerly welcome more members and volunteers to our committees. For those interested in contributing, please get in touch with swilson@ northbendcity.org for more information. We were honored by North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke's attendance, who actively supported the program and led the "Know Your Neighbor" segment, encouraging participants to connect and share their business stories. She also introduced RJ Mills, the owner of North Forty Beer Company, which is opening downtown next month.

This year's new highlight was the introduction

of the Excellence Awards, celebrating the remarkable contributions of our downtown businesses. Congratulations to the inaugural 2023 North Bend Main Street Excellent Award winners:

• Volunteer of the Year: Barbara Fishburne Milliron

• Building Improvement of the Year: The Whale Reader Mural on the Books By The Bay building by renowned Bay Area artist Don McMichael. Muralist Patrick Erm, owner of Artworks Unlimited in Coos Bay, was commissioned by building owner Harold Midyette in partnership with a North Bend Urban Renewal Agency Micro-Mural Grant.

• Business of the Year:

Wildflour Public House, which utilized a North Bend Urban Renewal Agency facade and revitalization grant, is essential to the Main Street Program's downtown renaissance efforts.

The North Bend Main Street Board extends its heartfelt thanks to all attendees for their vibrant energy and engagement. It was a pleasure to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and investments of our business and building owners in downtown North Bend.

The North Bend Main Street Program is excited about its “Talk of the Town" event slated for this fall. Open to the broader community, this event aims to replicate the Mixer's success, offering

am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 200 block of West Hwy 42.

• 7:40 pm, criminal trespass, 600 block of North Central Boulevard.

even more opportunities for engagement, learning, and collaboration among North Bend businesses and resource organizations. The North Bend Main Street Program is particularly thankful to the Ford Family Foundation for its generous support, which has been instrumental in making these events a reality. As we look to the future, we are enthusiastic about the possibilities 2024 holds for fostering a stronger, more vibrant North Bend!

For more information on the North Bend Main Street Program, Contact Executive Director Stephanie Wilson at 541756-4613 or swilson@ northbendcity.org

Jazz Festival continued from page 1

On Friday, local high school bands have the opportunity to perform at the Mill Casino. The students are also encouraged to experience the music festival as a whole.

Biasca said Coos County has a long heritage of providing quality music programs for local youth – including the North Bend and Bandon band programs. They both took home State Champion titles in their respective divisions last year.

Past Coos County graduates will also be performing in their hometown.

Local bands include The Throttle, Ocean Blvd and Swinging in the Rain. Other Oregon bands include the Danielle Kelly Soul Project out of Ashland; and Portland-based bands Shaymus Hanlin Quartet, Jason Thomas featuring Rae Gordon and Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle.

Good Co. is coming to the festival from Seattle, Wash. The Alpha Rhythm Kings and Gino and the Lone Gunman will be coming in from Calif.; and the Dave Bennet Quartet is coming all the way from Detroit, Mich.

Many of the bands are scheduled to perform

more than once throughout the weekend, so festival-goers can be sure to watch their favorites perform.

There will be a Gospel Service in the Salmon room on Sunday. The Festival will wrap up on Sunday evening.

One thing that makes the festival unique, is that festival-goers have opportunity to learn dance in-between shows, Biasca said. A variety of dance lessons were also offered leading up to the shows.

Biasca said he is happy to be a part of the crew organizing the music festival, giving back to the community in a fun way.

He said he recognizes the same people coming back to the festival each year, and is always happy to see new faces as well.

Biasca said he hopes people who come to the festival get an appreciation for the music and foster their love of jazz music.

“Hopefully we give them enough variety that they can see something they like – as well as hear something that they weren't expecting to hear, and pick up an appreciation for that as well,” Biasca said. For more information South Coast Clambake Music Festival, including a full schedule and ticket pricing, go to www.clambakemusic.com.

Community Calendar of Events

Did you know that a person walking with a white cane is blind?

The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter meets every second Saturday at The Venture Inn Restaurant at Inland Point, 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend. Lunch is at 11:30am; meeting 12:30. Call Leonard Kokle at 541-888-0846 for more information.

South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start program for qualifying families for the 2023-2024 program year!

We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child develop-ment, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required!

Our ser-vices are for pregnant participants to children age 5. Call us to-day at 541-8883717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.

Dancing at the Reedsport senior center

Every Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 am

Free dance lessons start at 9:30 am followed by music and dancing until just before lunch. All are invited even if you don't dancejust enjoy Dance slow dance, waltz, east coast swing, cha-cha and more Reedsport senior center 460 Winchester ave Reedsport, oregon 541-271-4884

Odyssey 2024 Challenge

Through April 15th

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

Odyssey 2024 challenge starts January 1st and goes through April 15th. The

Coos County Friends of Public Health is hosting this fundraising event, and registration is now open at www.ccfoph.org. It’s a fun way to achieve tness goals in the New Year. Participants “race” around Coos County, and track their actual exercise activities on the virtual route of 229 miles. Miles can be counted for many types of activities, e.g., walking, biking, running, swimming, pickleball, bowling, and dance. Joining a team with friends, family or colleagues can help with motivation to maintain daily exercise and nish the course. Cost to participate is $25 (plus a $2.50 signup fee), and the proceeds will help Coos County families in need through the Nurses’ Purse fund at Coos Health and Wellness. The sponsors supporting this fundraising event are Banner Bank, First Community Credit Union, NW Natural, Bigfoot Beverages, Advanced Health, 7 Devils Brewing Co., Wild Coast Running Co., Blue Ridge Strategies, Eva and Steven Shimotakahara, South Coast Striders, and the Coos History Museum.

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program

Thursday, March 7 5:00pm-6:00pm (Zoom) and Saturday, March 16 from 10:30am-11:30am (Library) Coos Bay Public Library will be offering

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program via Zoom (virtual meeting software) and in-person. We meet twice a month: every rst Thursday on Zoom and every third Saturday at the library. February sessions will be on.

Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one

hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Thursday Zoom sessions @ https://bit. ly/3bihvqB

St. Patty Day Festival March 15-17

WINE DINNER limited seats available. Celebrate the kick-off of St Patty Day Festival! Friday, March 15th enjoy a feast, wines, live music by Uncorked featuring a Harp, Guitar & Vocals! RSVP ONLY for wine dinner!

Lori 541-297-8472

FESTIVAL March 16 & 17

St Patty Day Festival info! Saturday 16th Time: 11 to 7. Sunday 17th Time: 11 to 4. Featuring Arch Rock, 7-Devils, Two- Shy & Bandon Brewing! Irish Specialty Cocktails, Bandon Rain Cider, On The Waterfront Wines, Face Rock Creamery Cheese, Amanda’s Chocolates, Spices. Washed Ashore! Oregon Coast Axe! Irish Eats! 2-full days of Celtic music! We hope to see you at the St. Patty Day Festival. Tickets at the door! Offering Hotel Discounts Available for the entire weekend. Mention: BANDON FISHERIES

WAREHOUSE CLUB

Only in Bandon 250 1st

St SW Bandon

Questions: 541-297-8472 Home of:

Farm & Sea, Warehouse Coffee Cafe, The Washed Ashore Project

Bay Area Concert Band directed by Steve Simpkins Spring Concert

Thursday – March 21, 2024

@ 7:30 PM at

1st Presbyterian Church Pony Creek Road ~ North Bend Free Admission

~ Donations appreciated Learn more about us on www.bayareaconcertband.

org Comedy for the Kids with Angel Ocasio 2:00pm, Saturday, March 16 Bay Public Library.

The event is free and open to all ages and will be offered in English and Spanish. Nationally recognized as a top physical comedian in the Paci c Northwest, Angel Ocasio combines physical comedy, magic, juggling, music, and his unique style of comedy to present a fun family show. A graduate of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College, Ocasio has performed and taught audiences around the world. Since 2011, Ocasio has been the of cial Portland Rose Festival’s award-winning “Clown Prince” and is the artistic director for the Rose Festival Clowns.

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

Health & Wellness Fair & Garden Starting Party 10am-2pm Coquille March 16

Community Center

Get ready for some fun times this spring as the Coquille Valley Seed Community is joining forces with the Coquille Valley

Hospital's Garden Starting Party this year!

We will be holding our annual Seed Swap on Saturday, March 16th from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Garden Starting Party at the Coquille Community Center. If you are a local producer of seeds/plant/ any propagative material, please bring all that you would like to share and make sure your items are clearly marked with plant/ seed name and year saved. We will have seed envelopes for you to label the seeds you recieve. Because we are joining forces with

the Garden Starting Party, there will be so much more garden-related items and activities to enjoy. Everyone is welcome and remember that you don't need to offer seeds/plants in order to receive them.

If you would like to share your seed list with members beforehand or if you have any questions, please email to coquillevalleyseedcommunity@gmail. com.

If you are interested in being a vendor or want a booth reservation, please contact Beth Heatongrindel at 541-396-1052 or beth.heatongrindel@ cvhospital.org.

Parkinson's Support Group

2nd Thursday each month 1-2:30pm

Coos Bay Public Library

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

AMVETS POST 10 Presents

There will be light snacks, refreshments, and good company from 3-5pm. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP by 03-10-24 at 458-901-8393 or info@ CoosAttorney.com

Pigs on the Wing:

A Pink Floyd Retrospective 7 pm, April 26th

Egyptian Theatre Pigs on the Wing’s 20232024 tour, “A Pink Floyd Retrospective”, will feature a meticulously curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t-miss event for any Pink Floyd fan! From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show, to full album productions and performing for thousands of fans each year, Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Paci c NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical in uences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd's music in many fans' lives. TICKETS: Pigs on the Wing - A Pink Floyd Retrospective: Tour 2024 Tickets, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

Patrick L. Henderson

December 10, 1960 – February 2, 2024

and was sent to Riverpark Nursing Home to die.

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 signi cant 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 rst 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 Spring eld, 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

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 reconnect with him. Patrick took part in the senior meal on wheels program at Spring eld 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

Charlotte Louise Dow

May 20, 1928 – February 23, 2024

A celebration of the life of longtime Bandon resident, Charlotte Louise Dow will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Amling Schroeder 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.

takeout food, and going out to the bars to listen to music while drinking soda pop and eating French fries. Going to Spring eld 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 nished 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.

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 on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at

Patricia Ellen Hoesly

September 19, 1949 – February 11, 2024

A celebration of life will be held for Patricia E. Hoesly, 74, of North Bend, on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N. Front Street in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held and an urnside gathering will take place at Sunset Memorial Park as a private family event.

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.

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 ddling 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.

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

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, 541-756-0440.

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 broth-

er-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 owers or contributions, the family suggests you give your loved one a hug. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: JEAN PATRICIA LOUISE SANDINE MONSEBROTEN, Deceased. Case No. 23PB09801.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Mary Monsebroten Douglas has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of Jean Patricia Louise Sandine Monsebroten, deceased, Coos County Circuit Court Case No. 23PB09801. All persons having claims against the estate, are required to present them, with vouchers attached to the attorney for the personal representative as noted below, 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, OR 97423, Mon through Fri between 8am and noon, and 1:30pm-4:30pm, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, James M. Monsebroten, OSB NO. 981523, 320 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Phone: 541-2673739, Fax 541-267-3731. Dated and first published February 23, 2024. Published: February 23, March 1, and 8, 2024, The World and ONPA. (ID: 385179)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of LESLIE

ANNE SCHINALLSTURGESS, A Child. Case No. 23JU02796

PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: SARA DARLENE GASTFIELD ADDRESS UNKNOWN IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, on 18th of April, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing.

YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above.

AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. YOU ARE DIRECTED TO FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER to the petition NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF LAST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, specified herein, admitting or denying the allegations in the petition and informing the court of your current residence address, mailing address and telephone number. YOUR ANSWER SHOULD BE MAILED TO Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423. You are further directed to appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND ANY COURTORDERED HEARING IN YOUR PLACE.

THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated 16th of February, 2024. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County.

Date of first publication:

March 8th, 2024

Date of last publication:

March 22nd, 2024

NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS

CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR

PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either on the date specified in this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

IF YOU DO NOT FILE A WRITTEN ANSWER AS DIRECTED ABOVE, OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the abovenamed child either on the date an answer is required by this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.

(2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place.

PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY

Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB # 192416

Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Ste. 200 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-7973

ISSUED this 26th day of February, 2024.

Issued by: /s/ Anthony R. Valdivia Anthony R. Valdivia OSB #192416

Assistant Attorney General Published: March 8, 15, and 22, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386096)

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IN THE

CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

GASTFIELD

ADDRESS

OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to

SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the abovenamed child either on the date an answer is required by this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, phone, (541) 396-8372 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for further information.

IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.

(2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place.

PETITIONER’S

ATTORNEY

Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB

# 192416

Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Ste. 200 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-7973 ISSUED this 26th day of February, 2024.

Issued by:

/s/ Anthony R. Valdivia

Anthony R. Valdivia OSB

#192416

Assistant Attorney General

Published: March 8, 15, and 22, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386095)

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23968469-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, CARL L WHITNEY, AND DESSI WHITNEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS BENEFICIARY AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as Beneficiary, dated 2/21/2007, recorded 3/5/2007, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2007-2876 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2020-1 covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN:

25S1317-DA-04100 BEGINNING AT A POINT FROM WHICH THE IRON PIPE AT THE EAST QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 25 SOUTH, RANGE 13 WEST, WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON BEAR NORTH 65 DEGREES 13’

FEET A DISTANCE OF 1057.39 FEET; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF AUGUSTINE AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 28’ WEST A DISTANCE OF 100.10 FEET; THENCE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 100.00

FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF A COUNTY ROAD, THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 28’ EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.10 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.

BEING A PORTION OF

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF:

to grantor

in

when due

the following sum: TOTAL

$216,406.04 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 2/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 6/20/2024 at the hour of 10:00am, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, interest

Original Borrower CARL

WHITNEY 1366 LAKESHORE DR COOS BAY, OR 97420 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting. com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED

UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-23-968469-BF Dated: 2/6/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Daniel Lazos, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0200838 Published: March 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384687) STORAGE AUCTION Bay Park Mini Storage 93645 Shoshone Ln. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Bid online at: www.bid13. com March 16, 2024 @ 2 p.m. #41 Jim Brown, tools, motorcycle parts #54 Christina Burley, furniture, appliances #46 Michelle Crumrine household items #61 Sean Erickson, gun cabinet #8/9 Don Johnson, household and children’s items #7, #44 Cambryn Smith furniture, household items #69 Tracy Webster, household items, tools Published: March 1 and 8, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:385114) CITY OF COOS BAY 2024 POTHOLE

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Oregon permanent standard time bill survives after Senate splits

An effort to switch Oregon to permanent standard time will live to see another day after hitting a temporary roadblock on Tuesday when the state Senate split evenly on the bill.

It takes 16 “yes” votes to pass a bill in the 30-member Senate, and Sen. Kim Thatcher’s Senate Bill 1548 had just 15 senators on board when it rst came up for a vote on Tuesday.

That set the Keizer Republican and other supporters on a mission to change a colleague’s mind or nd a compromise in the minutes before the Senate adjourned for the day and dashed all hopes for ending the twice-annual clock change.

Several hushed, intense conversations later, Thatcher and Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, had a solution: Instead of trying to have Oregon lead the way on switching to standard time and hoping other West Coast states would catch up, supporters agreed to amend the bill to add a trigger clause clarifying that Oregon would only ditch daylight saving time if and when Washington and California do the same.

Thatcher told the Capital Chronicle she came prepared with a motion to reconsider the bill if it failed because many of her colleagues hadn’t made up

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their minds. Three of the senators who unanimously voted it out of a committee last week ended up voting against the bill on the oor.

“I did not know where it was gonna land,” she said. “I tried to get that intel and it was just that nobody knew where they were.”

For Thatcher, who ve years ago pushed a bill to switch to permanent daylight time, it was a clear choice. There isn’t the same momentum around moving to daylight time as there seemed to be in 2019, and permanent daylight time would require an act of Congress while states can move to standard time on their own.

An effort stalled in Washington this year, but bills are alive in California and Idaho, where a bill was introduced late last week.

“We can ditch the switch for real this time,” Thatcher said.

A broad-ranging debate in the Oregon Senate covered religious freedom, interstate commutes, health concerns, school start times and Arizona. The majority of the opponents – 12 of the 15 – are Democrats, but so are co-sponsors Steiner, Senate President Rob Wagner, D-Lake Oswego and Sen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem.

Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, represents a vast section of eastern Oregon including

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• EMDs must use sealed gel, lithium ion, or

Malheur County, which is on Mountain time and would have ended up two hours ahead of the rest of Oregon if the bill passed as drafted. Findley supported it.

But Sen. Bill Hansell, the Athena Republican who represents northeast Oregon, had the same concerns as Sen. Michael Dembrow, a Democrat who represents north Portland. Hansell said his constituents, many of whom do business in Washington and go to Walla Walla, Washington, for services that aren’t available in smaller eastern Oregon cities, want to make sure they stay in the same zone as Washington.

Dembrow sees the same issue on a larger scale in Portland, where thousands of people commute between Portland and Vancouver or southwest Washington each day.

“What that means is that for two-thirds of the year, Portland will be an hour different from Vancouver and southwest Washington,” he said.

“All of those people – there are thousands of people who live in southwest Washington and commute to Oregon, or vice versa, are going to have to change their watches twice every day.”

PUBLIC HEALTH, RELIGIOUS CONCERNS

Steiner said switching to per-

NiCad batteries that are Underwriter Laboratory (UL) certi ed and listed

• EMDs must not have damaged batteries nor emit environmental contaminants

• Foldable EMDs with a wheel size of 20 inches or less, must be folded or compacted and carried on board

• Doors, seats, aisles and emergency equipment must be kept clear

• Property of a shared or rented EMD provider

manent standard time takes a stand for public health and religious freedom. Steiner is Jewish, and her religion includes morning prayers that can’t be recited until after sunrise. Permanent daylight time would make it all but impossible for Jewish people to congregate and say prayers in the morning, she said.

Steiner’s also a doctor, and she noted that medical research indicates changing clocks is bad for mental and physical health. She urged senators to move forward with adopting year-round standard time, saying Oregon could lead the way.

“ Once we’ve done it and we’ve demonstrated the bene ts and we’ve demonstrated our commitment to this, I think we’ll see Washington and California and a lot of other states picking up the mantle sooner,” Steiner said.

Most states observe daylight saving time, but Hawaii and most of Arizona are on standard time year round. Indiana didn’t start observing the twice-yearly time change until 2006.

Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas, reminded colleagues that they heard a lot about Arizona while discussing economic development and the semiconductor industry last year.

“If I recall correctly, I think that economic horsepower state

is not allowed on board a CCAT bus

• Tandems and bikes with oversized wheels, three or more wheels, trailers or internal combustion engines are not allowed on CCAT buses

• Racks on the front of CCAT buses can accommodate bikes:

-Maximum weight of 55 lbs.

-Maximum tire diameter 29”, maximum tire width 2.3”, maximum wheelbase 44”

beating us out for economic development is the state of Arizona, and they’re on standard time,” Boquist said. “Let’s be like Arizona. Let’s get more economic development, let’s get more people moving here. I don’t know if this helps, but it sure didn’t hurt in Arizona.”

Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, D-Corvallis, said switching to standard time might make more sense in southern states that don’t see the same swings in daylight hours. Portland is dark for nearly 16 hours a day in December, while the sun is out for more than 15 hours in peak summer. Her constituents and her brother have strong feelings about ending the annual switch, which Gelser Blouin said her brother calls “abuse of clocks.”

Gelser Blouin said she understands arguments for keeping standard time for students who need to get to school safely. The sun has been rising earlier and earlier for the past few weeks, and by March 9, the last day before daylight saving time begins, it’ll rise around 6:30 a.m. The following Monday, the sun won’t rise until 7:30 a.m. But Gelser Blouin said the real problem to x is early school start times.

“With apologies to my brother, my no vote will once again support ‘abuse of clocks,’” she said.

-Bikes with child seats, panniers or other accessories are at the driver’s discretion.

To transport an e-bike, clients must have a bike that ts securely on the CCAT bike carriers, which are available on every bus. Oversized bikes or bikes with oversized tires will not t and cannot be carried. Clients must also be able to safely load and unload their bikes on the carriers without assistance.

“We understand that the use of electronic mobility devices is growing rapidly, and we hope this policy allows more people to use CCAT services,” said Selena Kelly Irvin, CCATD Operations Manager. “By following the rules, we can open our transportation system to more people while maintaining the safety record we have had for many years.”

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track,” Sen. Brian Boquist (R-Dallas), who introduced the measure said. “Now that many victims of recent

wild res have received their settlements from Paci c Power, they want to begin the process of rebuilding. However, they often can’t because they owe roughly 45% of their net settlement to the State and Federal Government in taxes.

The tax relief provided in this bill means many of these wild re victims will have the ability to begin rebuilding their homes, businesses, and communities.”

“It is critical that we ease the burden of Oregonians who have already suffered immense loss to catastrophic wild re in recent years.,” Sen. Lynn Findley (R-Vale), a chief sponsor of the bill said. “This bill is a great opportunity to provide them with needed nancial relief.”

Sen. David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford),

also a a chief sponsor of the bill, said he appreciates the work of Senator Boquist and is grateful for his colleagues in passing SB 1520.

“Too many of my constituents from Curry to Douglas Counties have lost their homes to wild re due to a lack of management of our federal forest lands,” he said. “SB 1520 exempts taxes on settlements associated with the loss of due to wild re. This is the right thing to do.”

The Senate Republican Caucus members SB 1520 is a key part of their priority this session, growing the economy and lowering costs for Oregonians.

SB 1520 will next be considered by the Oregon House.

Cooler, wetter parts of Paci c Northwest likely to see more res

Forests in the coolest, wettest parts of the western Paci c Northwest are likely to see the biggest increases in burn probability, re size and number of blazes as the climate continues to get warmer and drier, according to new modeling led by an Oregon State University scientist. Understanding how re regimes may change under future climate scenarios is critical for developing adaptation strategies, said the study’s lead author, Alex Dye. Dye, a faculty research associate in the OSU College of Forestry, and collaborators with the U.S. Forest Service con-

ducted novel, comprehensive wild re simulations for more than 23 million acres of forest land west of the Cascade Range crest in Oregon and Washington.

Fire activity

The simulations showed that by the 30year period beginning in 2035, Washington’s North Cascades region, the Olympic Mountains, the Puget Lowlands and the western Oregon Cascades could see at least twice as much re activity as was observed during the prior 30 years, Dye said. To a lesser degree, that trend holds for the western Washington Cascades and the Oregon Coast Range, he added.

Forests in all of the affected areas are linchpins of multiple socio-ecological systems in the Northwest, Dye said, meaning more re will likely put pressure on everything from drinking water sources and timber resources to biodiversity and carbon stocks.

“The moist, highly productive forests of the Northwest don’t get re as often as other parts of the West, like California or eastern Oregon,” Dye said. “But re does naturally occur in the PNW ‘Westside’ as we call it – the re regimes are actually quite complex in this region. It can be challenging to assess re

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Crab Festival in Bandon, March 9th

STEVE LUNDEBERG Guest Article

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The study’s lead author said understanding how fire regimes may change under future climate scenarios is critical for developing adaptation strategies.

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

We've had some horri c storms in the last 60 years, but none as erce as the Columbus Day Storm of October 1962. But the rst two pictures I am sharing this week were taken nearly 20 years later, in November of 1981, when gale-force winds battered Bandon and most of the Paci c Northwest.

I chose the rst picture, because while the storm damage doesn't look that bad, it shows what the intersection of the Fillmore/11th Street area looked like in those days. It was a large industrial site, with a fully operating mill and, at one time, Perry Brothers Box Factory.

The second photo shows one of two huge trees uprooted in the yard of then Shindler Drug Store owner Steve Wilson and his wife, who lived on east 11th Street. Although one of the trees came to rest against the south end of the house (second photo), damage to the home appeared to have been minor.

"The only fatality reported was the death of 44-year-old Coast Guard Commander Frank Olson of North Bend who died after his helicopter crashed into the ocean while searching for a stricken commercial shing boat. Two other Coast Guardsmen on the copter were able to swim to shore."

"Members of the Bandon re Department hiked some ve miles along the beach in gale winds early Friday evening searching for a 55-gallon drum, believed to contain toxic chemicals, which had been spotted around 4:30 that afternoon some 1500 yards north of the lighthouse. Although remen walked the beach as far as Whiskey Run, they could nd no trace of the drum.

"Wind estimates during the storm ranged from 90 miles an hour to gusts of 135 miles-per-hour, with a Sheriff's Department report putting the wind at about 100 miles an hour on the Bandon beach. Barns and silos were blown down in the North Bank Road area."

The third picture is what was left of McNair Hardware after an arson re in January of 1975, when tragedy once again struck the community. Hard not to recall that just a year earlier, the high school had been burned to the ground ... by a different arsonist.

"The re apparently started after the safe was burglarized ... and it is not known whether the re

was started on purpose or if the building caught re as a result of a torch that was used to break into the safe," according to a story in the Western World, which I wrote, while sharing the dramatic photos of what was left of the interior of the store, which I took.

Among the losses was the accounts receivable journal. Owner Mel Boak said there was about $11,000 on the books. A new concrete building later replaced the wooden structure, and today it is the home of Bandon Brewing Co. and Bandon Vision Center on the corner of Highway 101 and Delaware Avenue.

Cindy McClain Schwarzbauer posted on Facebook that her younger sister, Sherry McClain Buchanan of Myrtle Point, is scheduled to undergo Open Heart Surgery at OHSU in Portland on March 7 for an undiagnosed congenital heart defect that is now threatening her life. Cindy said Sherry is at the stage 3 failure at this time.

Sherry is married to Joe Buchanan, an electrician who works for Reese Electric and often works in Bandon. She is a member of the Bandon High School Class of 1979. The McClain family lived here for many years, and their mom, Lois, and their aunt, Mary, were both beauticians, working for Dorothy Sheretz' beauty shop. Their many Bandon friends are praying for her to have a successful heart surgery.

The Bandon High School Tiger girls basketball team, who is unbeaten in league (16-0) and has an overall record of 24-2, will play Oakridge Thursday night (Feb. 29) at 8:15 in the OSAA 2A championships, being held in Pendleton.

The head coach is Jordan Sammons, whose assistants are Daniel Senn (head JV coach) and Terry Twyman.

I searched the Internet for the roster, and found a list of both the varsity and junior varsity, which included Safaa Dimitruk, Elizabeth Stice, Jazmyn Llewellyn, Olivia Thompson, Katelyn Senn, Rachel Eickhoff, Nyah Dimitruk, Alex Butler, Hailey Felton, Caitlyn Michalek, Camden Kappa, Marlie Carmack, Baylee Barnes, Mariah Rodgers, Jenna Dowell, Lyvia Erenfeld, Jessie Morones, Grace Sullivan, Lilyan Hatcher, Zoie DeBartholomew, Jordan Llewellyn, Savannah Parry, Olivia Kraynik, Emma Roper, Baylee

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George, Sierra White, Myah Hisel, Jasmine Jensen, Kate Devine, Aunika Miller, Nicole Lee, Kylie Dornath, Jordan Jensen, Analise Miller, Catrine Eck, Georgie Brown and Akyla Velasco.

Before entering the state tournament, Bandon defeated Santiam Saturday night 62-24 in a game played at home.

I learned this week that the latest CEO at Coast Community Health Clinic, Eddie Larsen, has been red. He joins Linda Maxon, former CEO who grew the clinic in both Bandon and Port Orford; Dr. Ann Kellogg; and Dr. Hank Holmes, who have all been terminated in the last couple of years by the clinic board and interim CEO. I understand Coast, a federally quali ed health center, is now down to two providers, after the recent termination of Dr. Holmes and the resignation of another provider.

The word on the street is that Coast is "quickly falling apart," which would be a real blow to health care in Bandon. The loss of the fabulous pharmacy would be particularly noteworthy, considering the nancial instability of Rite Aid's parent company, which recently led for bankruptcy and closed a number of its stores.

I understand Senator David Brock Smith and representatives of the area hospitals in Coos and Curry counties are offering to lend a hand to the beleaguered clinic.

I was sorry to learn of the death of Lorene Streets, widow of the late Willard Streets and matriarch to the eight Streets siblings. The family has lived on Rosa Road for many years, and Lorene was involved in and took part in community meal programs, like EAT. Lorene was 94 and although bedridden, had recently celebrated her birthday with family.

I often have people ask me about the old hospital property, which overlooks the river, the lighthouse and the ocean, wondering if it will ever be developed.

The property, along with other property in the area, including the building which housed Edgewaters, is owned by the Picerne group, headquartered in Arizona. The properties are owned under several limited liability corporations, including Bandon Breakwater LLC and Overlook at Bandon Bay LLC. David Picerne is the principal.

In a property search, I

also discovered that Barry Johnson, the Marriott hotel representative who has an of ce on Second Street in Bandon, owns the small lot between the Edgewaters building and the old Coast Guard station.

It's been a long time coming, but the Gemini Lounge at 323 Grand Avenue, just east of Face Rock Creamery, is now open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to midnight. It's a pretty cool place ...

written testimony by attorney Sean Malone, and Spencer represented himself.

At the end of the lengthy hearing, at which everyone was given an opportunity to speak in addition to providing written testimony, the council deliberated, and added several conditions to the already lengthy list, before voting 4-2 to deny the appeals, giving Perk the green light to continue with the development. Voting to deny the appeals were Madeline Seymour, Peter Braun, Josh Adamson and Chris Powell; opposed were Brian Vick and Geri Procetto.

A big crowd attended the hearing held Wednesday, Feb. 21, by the city council on two appeals (Oregon Coast Alliance and Bruce Spencer) of the planning commission decision to approve Gravel Point, the 110-room hotel, 32 suite and two restaurant luxury project, by Perk Development in the Beach Loop area.

Eugene Attorney Dan O'Connor represented Perk Development; CEO Cameron LaFollette represented ORCA, with

Nathan S. Cooper, 35, was cited for DUII, driving while suspended, driving uninsured and failure to install IID, after he crashed into a tree on Round Lake road at Bandon Dunes, Feb. 19 at 7:11 p.m..

He was transported to Bay Area Hospital and then cited in lieu of custody.

The city council hosted a meeting recently on homelessness, with a number of local area ministers attending, as well as Bandon Chief Cory Dhillon, Sergeant Matt Whitmer and Community Resource Of cer Coleman from Coos Bay, who talked about the success of Colebank Village, giving special thanks for the work of Tara Johnson, director of the Devereux Center. Others who spoke included Marissa Nuez, who assists local people who are homeless, and provided an important perspective about the different needs of the local homeless population.

COMING EVENTS:

Birthday party to honor the lighthouse, Thursday, Feb. 29, noon, Bandon Fisheries warehouse; nal weekend of Radium Girls, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2, with tickets ($18 and $12) available at the door. Meet and Greet, Tuesday, Feb. 27, Richard Stillwagon; March 5, Southern Coos Hospital CEO Ray Hino, 11:30 a.m., with talk starting at noon. Bandon Breakfast Club, March 30, RSVP to Sharon Ward at moy_seaglass@msn.com; Bandon Recyclers, plastic recycling, third Wednesday of the month, 4 to 6, Bandon Library.

The Bandon Chamber's 2024 CrabFest is slated for Saturday, March 9, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse with individual tickets at $65 and a table for eight, $500. People are urged to let Lori Osborne or the chamber know if they are not a crab fan and want a different dish. They need reservations in no later than March 1 in order to prepare for the needed crab for the meal, which is a bene t for the Paci c and Bandon Booster clubs.

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I have known my husband for 10 years. We have been married for four. We love each other very much, but I did something that has caused him to no longer trust me, and he won't forgive me. I went to a pub while my husband was at a class. I told him I was going to the pub and he was fine with it. We know everybody who works there very well.

The problem is, a nice man sat down a seat away from me and we started talking about all kinds of stuff. At the end of the evening, we exchanged phone numbers. He texted me a week later wanting to know if I could meet him for lunch. I said yes -- big mistake -- but we DIDN'T meet because I realized it would be wrong.

My husband saw his text on my phone, and he is upset and angry. He hasn't spoken to me since. It's been almost a week. He said he can no longer trust me, and he won't accept my apologies or forgive me. What can I do?

— LOSING LOVE IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR Losing:

Although your intentions may have been innocent, for your husband to have found out about the planned lunch the way he did couldn't have been worse. Had you told him you met someone "nice" and had been invited to lunch, it might not have made him angry. I don't blame him for feeling he may not be able to trust you.

Remind him that you did not GO to that lunch. Tell him you love him and ask what you need to do to earn back that trust. Ask if he would go to counseling with you. However, if you are unable to do that, accept that your marriage is toast. What a shame.

Dear Abby:

My sister "Claudia" recently asked me on a Saturday to take her to the eye doctor the following Tuesday. Well, I forgot. She didn't call me the night before (like normal people do) to remind me, nor did she call me the next day to confirm. She did call our cousin to take her. (She should have called me that day instead of calling our cousin.)

Now Claudia is mad at me. I think it was both our faults -- mine because I forgot. (There is a lot going on here. My mother-inlaw, who has dementia, lives here and it has grown worse.) It was also Claudia's fault for not calling me. She told me it was an important follow-up appointment and she was really upset. Is she being childish? By the way, Claudia is 13 years older than I am and has always been jealous of me. Please

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WORD PLEASE:

The dog-eating lobster and other hyphenated tales

BY JUNE CASAGRANDE

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

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

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

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

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

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

But in “I saw a dog-eating lobster,” you didn’t see a dog at all. You saw a crustacean. Its tendency to eat canines is merely descriptive.

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

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

Most editing styles say you should not hyphenate adverbs that end in ly. There’s no chance “I saw a doggedly de-

probability in an environment where there isn’t a lot of empirical information about the fire history to build models.”

Importance of the studies

The comparative infrequency of fire also means it’s easy for the general public to think of the Westside as not a high-risk area, and it also means the region is generally not a focal point of

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

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

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

But good instincts may not be enough when you’re looking at compounds of more than two words. For those, you have to put on your thinking cap. Even then, you may not get a clear answer.

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

But there’s no right answer here.

In a “175-luxury-apartment-home community,” I vote for three hyphens. And unlike in the dry-aged-beef example, I feel pretty strongly that this is right and not a matter of taste. Why? Because “175-luxury” doesn’t make sense standing alone. Instead, 175 refers to the number of apartment-homes — all of which can be described as “luxury” units.

The rules for compound modifiers say to hyphenate them when doing so prevents confusion. That leaves a lot of room for interpretation. So just toss in a hyphen every time you think it’ll help the reader understand you.

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

studies such as the one he just completed, Dye said.

But recent big blazes such as those that occurred in the Northwest around Labor Day 2020 showed what can happen when severe fire strikes Westside areas.

“And what if fires like that were to start happening more frequently in the near future?” Dye said. “What if that once every 200 years became once every 50 years, or once every 25 years as climate change brings hotter and

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 Service - Coquille Chapel, 541-396-3846

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.

Norman "Norm" Eugene Hill, 74, of North Bend, passed away on February 22, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are

HISTORY:

Tuning In to Tragedy

BY J. MARk PowEll InsideSources.com

When nature is at its worst, Americans are at their very best. Take the recent wildfires raging in Texas’ Panhandle. There are countless stories of people risking life and limb to help their friends, neighbors and even complete strangers.

Nearly 100 years ago, a tragedy captured the country’s attention. For the first time, people could follow breaking news live as it unfolded. Yet opportunism also reared its ugly head amid a life-and-death struggle.

This is the sad story of Floyd Collins.

South-central Kentucky is a lonely, rocky place. It’s so difficult to farm that settlers nicknamed it the Barrens. Below ground, it’s home to hundreds of caves, big and small. Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest cave system, is the granddaddy of them all. People have flocked to tour it for 200 years. In a region where money was scarce, hardscrabble farmers also worked as cave guides to scrape by.

Collins grew up in the Barrens. Cave exploration was his passion. In 1917, he discovered Crystal Cave, which he and his family ran as a tourist attraction. But it was too far off the well-established route to the more famous Mammoth Cave. Business was dismal.

By early 1925, 37-yearold Collins had an idea: If he could discover an interesting cavern closer to Mammoth Cave, it would attract paying customers.

He found a promising narrow hole in the ground and climbed in on Jan. 30. Then his luck ran out.

Collins stayed below too long, and his kerosene lantern was growing

drier conditions to the region?”

Critical planning tool

Climate is just one factor influencing wildfire, he noted, but it is an important one. He sees the findings as a crucial planning tool to help the Northwest prepare for a rapid acceleration of fire over the next few decades.

“Describing the possibilities of how, when and where climate change could affect fire regimes helps bracket everyone’s

expectations,” he said. “Particularly important among our findings are new insights into the possibility of shifts towards more frequent and large fires, especially those greater than 40,000 hectares as well as shifts toward more fires burning at the beginning of fall when extreme weather has the potential to increase fire spread.”

Forty thousand hectares is just under 99,000 acres. Collaborating with Dye

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Gene Alan Prescott Sr., 80, of Lakeside. passed away on February 23, 2024 in Lakeside. 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.

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dim. Hurrying to get back to the surface, he knocked over the lamp. A rock fell, pinning his left leg. Collins was stranded in darkness 150 feet underground.

A search party was formed the next day. When he was found, crackers and an electric light were lowered down. Engineers and geologists were summoned. They determined the hole was too dangerous to enter.

Newspapers picked up the story. The Louisville Courier-Journal sent 21-year-old reporter “Skeets” Miller to cover it. He was small enough to be lowered in by his heels. When Miller reached Collins, he pushed away dirt, put a bottle of milk to Collins’ lips, and interviewed him (earning him the Pulitzer Prize). The passage later collapsed, forcing rescuers to dig an emergency shaft by hand.

The trapped explorer was now the nation’s top news story. Miller’s reports were flashed nationwide by telegraph. Breaking news bulletins were broadcast on the brand-new medium of radio. Americans hung on every twist and turn.

Tens of thousands of people from 20 states flooded the site. A tent city sprung up, and a carnival atmosphere quickly developed. Vendors hawked food, souvenirs, and even bootleg booze. The Barrens basked in the national spotlight. Some skeptics wondered if rescuers were intentionally delaying reaching Collins to prolong the media circus (and to keep money flowing into the poor region).

When they finally got to Collins on Feb. 17, it was too late. He had died of exposure. They couldn’t remove the rock that trapped him, so Collins’ body remained

on this study were Andy McEvoy and Rebecca Lemons of the OSU College of Forestry and Matt Reilly, Karin Riley, John Kim and Becky Kerns of the Forest Service.

Reilly and Kim work at the Western Wildland Environmental Threat Assessment Center in Corvallis, Kerns is at the Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis, and Riley is based at the Rocky Mountain Research Center in Missoula, Montana.

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.

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

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

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where it was. His funeral was held on the surface.

The story didn’t end there. Collins’ brother couldn’t stand leaving the body inside the cave. With great effort, the remains were removed that April and buried. The Collins family sold Crystal Cave two years later, and the new owner had Floyd exhumed and his casket placed inside the cave as a morbid tourist attraction. It remained there until finally being buried, yet again, in 1989.

A forgotten footnote today, but your great-grandparents knew the story well. The Floyd Collins rescue effort was the third-biggest single news story between World Wars I and II, after Charles Lindbergh’s historic 1927 trans-Atlantic flight and the 1932 Lindbergh baby kidnapping.

While today’s disasters often bring out the best in human nature, it’s worth remembering the time one tragedy brought out the worst.

ABOUT THE WRITER

J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. Have a historical mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@insidesources.com.

The Western Wildland Environmental Threat Assessment Center and the Pacific Northwest Research Station Westside Fire Initiative supported the research. The findings, published Feb. 22 , appear in JGR Biogeosciences.

Steve Lundeberg is a news and research writer at Oregon State University. Steve.Lundeberg@ oregonstate.edu

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

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

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

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

He passed away

Amy C. McSwain

June 2, 1935 – February 20, 2024

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,

Obituaries

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, nephewsin-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.

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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

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

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Gary Fellows

June 13, 1945 – February 15, 2024

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

Kevin Brooks

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, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

March 23, 1960 – December 24, 2023

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.

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