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Community Calendar of Events

COMMUNITY COOK-

ING WITH THE CO-OP:

Starring Kelli! The Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with Coos Head Food Co-op to offer this FREE, virtual community event on every fourth Thursday. 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.

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish conversational program scheduled at Coos Bay Library Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program on every third Saturday at the library from 10:30am-11:30am.

June session: June 15. 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.

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 development, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our services 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 dance - just enjoy Dance slow dance, waltz, east coast swing, cha-cha and more

Reedsport Senior Center 460 Winchester Ave. Reedsport, Oregon 541-271-4884

COOS ART MUSEUM

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 12- 2nd Sunday: Art Retreat Day in the classroom, 1-3pm May 25- Art Inspired! Overcoming Art Block, class & open studio, 2-6pm (Free to members! Sign-up online to reserve your spot)

Breakfast At The Lakeside Senior Center

Coos Bay library announces Community Cooking with thee CO-OP

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO-OP every fourth Thursday at 5:30pm on Zoom (virtual meeting software).

Next event: Thursday, May 23 Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! This time, Little

Plant Food Truck’s Alex, Paul, and Saya will be making a Vegan SHAWARMA BOWL. This event is FREE and open to everyone. For ingredients and access, please register by going to https://bit. ly/3powyqG

Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Juice and Coffee May 11, 2024 8:30am - 11am Bring your family and friends$6 charge for breakfast. Seniors over 60 - $5. Children under 6 years - FREE GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE

Lakeside Senior Center915 N Lake Rd, Lakeside

Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson's Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 at the Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, Myrtlewood Room and is sponsored by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon. Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336

Learn more about PRO's services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

Community Yoga The Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak,

to offer this FREE virtual event for those seeking guided practice. We meet every second Thursday via Zoom. Thursday, May 9 at 6:00pm.

LIGHTHOUSE BLUES Bandon 4th of JulyJohnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys Come celebrate the 4th of July with some bluesy tunes by Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys at LIGHTHOUSE BLUES in Bandon! Thursday, July 4 · 6 - 9:30pm PDT 250 1st Street Southwest Bandon, OR 97411 Come celebrate Independence Day with some soulful blues music. Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys will be rocking the stage, guaranteeing a night filled with good vibes and great tunes. Don't miss out on this in-person event - grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away at The Bandon Fisheries Warehouse!

Shine On - Grateful Dead Tribute Band coming to

Bandon! Starts on Friday, July 12 · 6:30pm PDT 250 1st Street Southwest Bandon, OR 97411 THE BANDON FISHERIES WAREHOUSE is excited to bring you Southern Oregon’s very popular Grateful Dead Tribute Band... Shine On! Food & Beverage Available on site. Beer, Wine, Cider, Cocktails , Non-Alcoholic No outside food & beverage allowed. Doors open at 6 pm Petunia & The Vipers Saturday, July 27 · 6:30 - 9:30pm PDT 250 1st Street Southwest Bandon, OR 97411 BANDON FISHERIES WAREHOUSE is so excited to bring you Petunia & The Vipers. FOOD & BEVERAGES available. Beer, Wine, Cider, Cocktails, non-alcoholic. NO outside food & beverage! Doors open at 6pm

Brownies and Board Games Teen Event

Attention teens! The North Bend Public Library is hosting a Brownies and Board Games event for ages 13-18 during the month of May. Cure your sugar craving and play some of your favorite games. All games and refreshments will be provided. Brownies and Board Games will be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 p.m.

In the Meeting Room of the North Bend Public Library. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

Dea Notices

Larry Dean Hess

90, of Coos Bay, passed away April 30, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Courtland "C.B." Brooks

79, of Coos Bay, passed away on May 2, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Elton E. Morgan Sr.

93 of Powers died May 4, 2024 in Powers. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Winnie Jo R. Ruffato

49, of Coos Bay, passed away on May

John Dale Engels

A memorial service to celebrate the life of John Engels, North Bend, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Coos Bay Church of Christ, 775 W. Donnelly. John passed peacefully February 4, 2024 and private cremation rites were held.

John was born October 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, to Ludwig and Lillian Engels. He graduated from Lane Technical High School in Chicago in 1954. He worked full-time and attended night classes until transferring to the University of Minnesota where he received a BS with distinction in Forest Resource Management (chemistry minor) in 1960. John worked for the US Forest Service one

5, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Timothy J. Ranker

80, of North Bend died May 5, 2024 in North Bend. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Kathleen M. Leberti

77, of Coos Bay died May 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

James F. “Jim” Galten

81 of Coquille, passed away May 7, 2024 at Coos Bay, Cremation Rites are

summer at Mount Rainier and decided the Paci c Northwest would be his home. He received a job offer (via telegram) from the Bureau of Land Management in Eugene, Oregon, which he accepted. He continued employment with the BLM for more than 40 years in Eugene, Casper, Wyoming, and nally in North Bend/Coos Bay from 1976 until retiring in 2000. His early BLM days in Eugene were rudely interrupted by a draft summons from Uncle Sam, but with a happy outcome. While serving with the 62nd Engineer Battalion (construction) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and attending a local church, he met Wanda “Joyce”

Carmack. They married in November, 1963 at Crocker Christian Church, just one week after JFK’s assassination. After completing his military service on “Lucky Friday," March 13, 1964 that he celebrated ever after, he returned to Eugene with his bride. They spent 12 years there and had three children. John completed a correspondence course in highway engineering and became a BLM Forest Engineer, where he can be credited (or blamed) for some 80 miles of logging roads in the Siuslaw River country. Later in Coos County, he became an Information Services Coordinator where he worked to bring BLM into the

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can play in helping ecosystems thrive,” she said.

The Coos Watershed Association has been putting on the May y Festival, along with other local community groups, since 2017.

Carleton said if there is ever a year to go to the festival, this is the year. The festival will feature many of the tried-andtrue activities and vendor booths from past years.

The event is also growing by leaps and bounds with nine new booths this year.

Coos Watershed Association staff said they designed the May y Festival to shine light on connections between the

community, the environment, and water through hands-on activities, games, live music, science, and art.

“This event is a little different from others in our area,” Carleton said.

“It’s the only one where you can dip a net into Mingus Pond to see what lives there – above and underwater – see live salmon, may ies, and birds, make a costume, or join a Procession of the Species parade around the park. You can also learn about sh, insects, compost, gardening, marine debris, and the connections between human health and environmental health,” she said. The event is very

kid-friendly. Organizers said it is very adult-friendly too.

“There's plenty to do for adults. If you want to know what's happening in your watershed, all the people are going to be here to tell you about it,” Carleton said.

Local experts will be on hand to answer questions on everything from, ‘What plants should I plant in my garden?’ or ‘What’s happening with sh in our watershed?’ to ‘How can I get involved in activities this summer or volunteer?’

“We have collected all the people that are involved with stewardship and put them in one place for the day. And

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

Sharon L. Surgis

73, of Myrtle Point, passed away May 6, 2024 at Coquille, Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Patricia Jean “Pat” Courtright 95, of Coquille, passed away May 6, 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

Aric A. Burbee 45, of Coquille, passed away May 5, 2024 at Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

computer age and spent two decades developing and managing BLM’s “Timber Sale Information System.” He was ahead of his time in the computer world and was largely self-taught. He received multiple recognitions over the years for his contributions to the BLM.

After retiring, John became a cartographer with Ticor Title where he happily worked with maps and records for over a decade. He retired a second time in 2010 and began volunteering regularly at the Coos History Museum, archiving photos, indexing books and working the front desk.

John was a 61-year member of the Society of American Foresters,

Obituaries are on pages 7 & 15

Phyllis "June" J. Robinson 81, of Coos Bay, passed away on May 3, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Eldora Jean Dickens 97, of North Bend, passed away on May 9, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Quillene L. Pierce 78, of North Bend died May 8, 2024 in North Bend. Services will be announced. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

a member of the Coos Bay Church of Christ, and served two terms on the City of North Bend’s Planning Commission.

John was truly a jack-of-all-trades. He loved surveying and science, reading and tinkering and was a general x-it person. He loved number and word play and no doubt would have liked that he passed on 2-4-24.

John was preceded in death by his parents in 1955 and 1966, and his wife, Joyce in 2011. He is survived by his sister, Dorothy; three children, Debra, Karen (spouse Monte), and John P.; four grandchildren Mitchell (and wife Alayna), Mason, Madeline and Miller Koch; a niece and three nephews. Meeting

a great-grandchild was on John’s bucket list and was accomplished in 2023 when he met Mitchell and Alayna’s daughter, Darcy.

Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. Memorial gifts may be given to the Coos Bay Church of Christ or the Coos History Museum.

we really want people to come connect with them,” Carleton said.

In addition to the vendor booths, activities and programs being held throughout the day – the festival will feature two of the most important aspects of a fun community event – great food and live music.

Carleton said she looks forward to having an all-local and sustainably-made albacore tuna sandwich from Sea Kitty Seafoods at the festival every year.

“They are to die for!” she said.

The folks at the Coos Head Food Co-op will also be on hand providing healthy snacks and sandwiches – including

kid-friendly options.

Local legends ‘Sly & Company’ will be playing a concert in the park from 1 to 3 p.m. to get everyone moving.

The staff and volunteers at Coos Watershed Association said they hope those who attend the May y Festival feel like they are part of something bigger.

“We all live in a watershed and can play a role in keeping it healthy.

The actions we take every day —even small ones, like where or how we wash our cars — can have huge impacts on the watershed,” Carleton said. “In a world where there are so many problems, we have a chance to be part of something

‘good’ locally and make a positive impact, both for ourselves and for all the other critters that call this watershed home.” While the event is free, organizers said it is a good idea to bring some cash for food, swag and raf es. Carleton said it is also a good idea to bring a box or bag to carry take-home items from vendor booths. For more information about the May y Festival, including a full schedule of events, visit the Coos Watershed Association’s website at www.cooswatershed. org. Updates can also be found on the Coos Watershed Association’s Facebook page.

Photos courtesy of The Coos Watershed Association

The Mayfly Festival was created by the Coos Watershed Association and their partners to celebrate the local watershed ecology, and to shine light on connections between the community, the environment, and water through hands-on activities, games, live music, science,

Photos by Bree Laughlin Customers eagerly lined up to purchase sweet treats and other baked goods at the Ladybread Bakery vendor's booth.

Photos by Bree Laughlin Community members looking to take home a souvenir can have their caricatures drawn during the Wednesday farmer's markets.

January 17, 1962 – April 21, 2024

Kyle Lee Cannon, a vibrant soul of Brush Prairie, WA, departed this world on April 21, 2024 a legacy of adventure, camaraderie, and unmatched talent.

Born on January 17, 1962, to John Cannon of Coos Bay, OR, and Kathleen Rutledge Cannon Teague, who proceeded Kyle in death, of North Bend, OR. Kyle's life was a testament to living fearlessly and passionately.

For over four decades, Kyle served as the esteemed proprietor of Cannon Marine, located in Brush Prairie, WA where his meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality earned him widespread acclaim in the boating community. From all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond Kyle's name became synonymous with excellence and integrity.

Beyond his business prowess, Kyle was a true force of nature, infusing every gathering with his infectious energy and zest for life. Known as the life of every party, Kyle had a deep love for speed and adventure, which he embraced wholeheartedly. His handshake was his bond, stronger than any written contract, reflecting his unwavering honesty and integrity.

Kyle's passion for racing was legendary, particularly in the flatbottom boat circuits of the Columbia Drag Boat Association, National Jet Boat

Association, and Arizona Drag Boat Association. Over four decades, he dominated the waters, piloting boats with names like "Rumors," "More Rumors," and "ColeTrain" to victory, leaving behind a trail of accolades and admiration.

In addition to his prowess on the water, Kyle's talents extended to the realm of motorcycles and automobiles. His custom-built bikes and car restorations were award-winning and graced the pages of magazines, showcasing his unparalleled skill and creativity.

Amidst his achievements, Kyle remained grounded by his love for his family. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Cheryl Cannon, two beloved daughters, Kylie Cannon and Amanda Chamberlain of CA, and three adored grandchildren, Alyssa, Joshua, and Jacob. Kyle's love knew no bounds, extending to his brothers, David and Mark Cannon, Chris and Len Spencer and sister Tara Spencer Hood. Kyle's absence leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory will continue to inspire and uplift all who knew him. He was not just a son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather; he was a legend, a best friend, and a hero in the eyes of many. In honoring Kyle's memory, let us

Courtland Brooks

July 5, 1944 – May 2, 2024

A Celebration of Life and a Masonic Memorial Service will be held for Courtland B. “C.B.” Brooks on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. A reception will follow services in the church fellowship hall. A private urn placement will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay.

C.B. was born in Greenport, Long Island, New York on July 5, 1944 to Frank F. and Alice ( Rogers ) Brooks. He passed away on May 2, 2024 in Coos Bay at the age of 79.

C.B. graduated from Greenport High School, class of 1963. He attended Delhi Ag. & Tech., Delhi, New York for two terms and then decided that the Air Force was better suited for him. He enlisted

remember his favorite saying, "give me a beer and I will go away," and raise a toast to a life lived with unbridled passion and joy. Though he may be gone, Kyle's spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

A celebration of Kyle's remarkable life will be held on July 27, 2024, 1 pm, at Kyle and Cheryl's home in Brush Prairie, WA. Drag Boat tributes are being planned with Columbia Drag Boat Association and National Jet Boat Association, those dates and additional information to be shared at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Racers Emergency Support Program, Inc. P.O. Box 75808 Phoenix, AZ 85087, www.RacersESP.org or 888-73-Racer (72237). Rest in peace, Kyle Cannon. May the mountains always be blue. Your legacy of love, laughter, and adventure will endure for generations to come.

November 2, 1964 and served 20 years, 8 months, and 29 days and retired July 1985. He attained the rank of E-6, Technical Sergeant. His entire Federal Government Service was in the field of Radar and Electronics. While in the Air Force, he was assigned to: Templehof Air Base, Berlin, Germany, Mount Hebo Air Force Station ( twice ), Hebo, Oregon, San Vito Air Force Station, Brindisi, Italy, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, California. He was married to Stephanie Elbers and divorced in 1980.

C.B. married the love of his life, Maryon ( Boles ) Sigman in 1983.

C.B. worked for the US Civil Service ( Air Force ) from 1986 – 2006.

C.B. was initiated into the Masonic Fraternity in 1968 in Berlin, Germany. He was a Past Master of John L. Mclellan No. 780,

Brindisi, Italy Unity Lodge No. 18, Ogden, Utah, North Bend Lodge No. 140, North Bend, Oregon, and Blanco Lodge No. 48, Coos Bay, Oregon. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies, ( Past Grand High Priest, Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Commander ), Scottish Rite ( 33 degree ), Red Cross of Constantine, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, Knight York Cross of Honor, Allied Masonic Degrees, Shrine and the Order of Eastern Star. He was also a life member of the V.F.W. and American Legion.

C.B. is survived by his sister, Francis ( Brooks ) Franke of New York; daughter, Jennifer Brooks and her husband Chris of Coos Bay; daughter, Christine ( Brooks ) Czogalla of Berlin, Germany; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; stepdaughters, Lisa ( Sigman ) Cozza and her husband Scott, and Valerie Sigman; four step-grandchildren and four step greatgrandchildren; two nieces and three nephews; twelve great-nieces and nephews; and 4 great-great nieces and nephews.

C.B. was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alice Brooks; and his wife, Maryon Brooks in 2021.

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, 541-7560440.

Viola Pearl (McCoy) Reese

July 2, 1924 – April 20, 2024

A graveside service for Viola Pearl (McCoy) Reese of North Bend, will be held at 2pm, Thursday, May 30 at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay.

Viola was born July 2, 1924 in Moscow, Idaho. She was the only child of Charles and Wilhamina (Schoeffler) McCoy. She passed away in her sleep April 20, 2024. Viola lived for 99 years, 9 months and 18 days. She married Ben Reese in 1943.

Viola was loved by many. She had many, many, many friends who all cherished her as a

very loving, caring, sweet lady.

She loved horses and used to ride on her father’s ranch in the Medford area. She worked for may years with her husband, Ben at the family business, Reese Electric.

Once retired, she and Ben had three different homes over the years on the Hawaiian Island of Hawaii. They later settled into a home in Coos Bay where Viola lived until she was moved to a care facility where she passed.

She is survived by son, George and his wife, Glenda.

Viola was preceded in

Kathleen Loper

January 11, 1949 – May 7, 2024

A memorial service for Kathleen Marie Loper, 75, of Lakeside was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. with Pastor Mark Schiro officiating. Kathleen was born January 11, 1949 in Ventura, CA the daughter of Lionel and Geneieve (Johnson) Russell and died April 30, 2024 in Coos Bay. She worked as a custodian for ESD school district. She was

a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters Julie and Maureen, step-children, Darin, Chad and Samantha; sister, Nancy; brother, Jerry; 14 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

death by her husband, Ben; her only grandchild, Kristine Reese Day and her parents. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals. com

Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals. com

Thomas Zuvich

November 1, 1936 – April 29, 2024

A memorial service will be held for Thomas Lee “Tom” Zuvich, 87, of North Bend, at 1:00 PM on June 8, 2024 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. Rev. Patti Hale will officiate. Cremation rites have been held under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary.

Tom passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on April 29, 2024 at North Bend. He was born November 1, 1936 in Elma, Washington to Thomas B. Zuvich and Normalee Beth (Callaway) Zuvich. He grew up in Elma, WA, Springfield, OR, and then Westfir, OR. He graduated from Oakridge High School in 1954 and from University of Oregon in 1963. He served 2 years in the US Army.

Tom was married Carol Jean (Thiel) Zuvich in 1959. They had three children, Carol-lee, Ted and Greg. He worked for several plywood mills in the Willamette Valley

and in North Bend, OR He also worked in real estate.

Tom loved spending time with his family and extended family. Most of the things he did were in the outdoors. He loved to fish (all kinds), dig for clams, catch crabs, hunt, raise dahlias, gardening, camping, finding mushrooms, and looking at the stars. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Coos Bay.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Zuvich, daughter, Carol-lee Zuvich, of North Bend, son Ted and Eilidh Zuvich of Carnation, WA, son Greg and Audrey Zuvich of White Plains, OR; grandsons Alex and Duncan, granddaughters, Gemma, Willow, Sasha and Sadie; brother Larry and Pam Zuvich of Cottage Grove, sisterin-law Diane Zuvich of Cottage Grove, sisterin-law Mary Cranmer of Cottage Grove, brother-in-law, Jim Thiel of Corvallis, and several

Leslie "Scott" Maxwell

December 15, 1956 – March 4, 2024

Scott Maxwell was born December 15, 1956, to Vernon “Nick” Maxwell and Mary Ann in Eugene, Oregon. Scott grew up in Eugene where he attended North Eugene High in 1974. He went on to serve in the US Army from 1979 – 1984. Scott enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Scott married Kristy Croy on May 22, 2004. They shared a stepson Kyle Croy, and later had a son together, Alan Maxwell.

Scott is survived by his wife, Kristy, stepmother Juanita Maxwell, sister Korrie Turner, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father Nick Maxwell and brother Mike.

Scott went to heaven on March 4, 2024. He will be greatly missed.

nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert, and granddaughter Merrin. Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Coos Food Cupboard, PO Box 1028, Coos Bay, OR 97420; St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis TN 38105; or the charity of your choice.

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

Kyle Cannon

‘Art Awakens the Soul’ exhibit

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

An artist who has always felt a calling to create has revived his passion for art in his retirement.

The skilled painter is now sharing his work with the community at The AKI Studio and Gallery in North Bend.

“It’s always been in me. But having had to set it aside for so many years. I now just I get thrilled about it,” said John Butler.

“I’m no kid, but I feel

it makes that kid in me come out,” he said. Butler was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. The thriving social and spiritual movements that took place in his youth helped form his creative vision of a complex world beyond that which is immediately experienced. He began to paint his inner world, allowing ideas and images to churn and to well up into what can be understood as an expression of modern mythology in dreamlike imagery.

Now living in Oregon’s Bay Area, Butler nds inspiration in the coastal landscape. His more recent landscape works have a focus in expressing a more loose, painterly style.

Butler said he is excited to share his work with others through the AKI art exhibit, which is owned by John Hoobler.

“I’m happy to be a part of the art community, and sharing my work with the community and the community of artists,” Butler said.

“John (Hoobler) is

doing a fabulous job with the gallery - and we need it here. The artists’ commu-nity needs a place like that,” he said.

The John Butler exhibit started May 1 and will run through the end of the month. An artists’ recep-tion will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

The AKI Gallery is located at 1997 Sherman Ave in North Bend. Gallery hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 9 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

First-Graders treated to Gift of Literacy celebration

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

First graders from all across Coos County and Reedsport were greeted with a standing ovation of claps and cheers as they stepped out of their school buses into the Southwestern Community College recreation center.

The festive celebration on Tuesday, April 30, was an event put together to foster the love of reading

among young children.

“I’ve never seen a disappointed kid, and some of them are star struck right now,” said Coos Bay-North Bend Rotarian Rodney Stalcup.

It is the seventh-year the Rotary Clubs and school districts of North Bend, Coos Bay, Reedsport, Bandon, Coquille, Myrtle Point and Powers have come together –along with South Coast Education Service Dis-

trict (ESD), and Southwestern Oregon Community College – to help children on the South Coast get excited about books with the Gift of Literacy Program.

“It is important. Literacy is huge - for education, for career paths –and it opens up their eyes to more in the world,” Stalcup said.

Once the rst-grade classes sat down, spread throughout the open recreation center, they were treated to introductions by special guests, and a play put on by young actors and actresses from the Little Theater on the Bay. After that, volunteers sat down with each class and read them book. At the end, each

student got to open their own cinch bag lled with fun swag and two brandnew books.

It was the rst eld trip for many of the young students, and they got a glimpse of what college life might be like for them one day.

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CW24-2003- Advertisement request for proposals for Educational Facility Assessment and LongRange Planning Services The South Coast Eduction Service District (“District”), Coos Bay, Oregon, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide the District with a facility assessment on 2 buildings and assist in the development of a Long-Range Facility Plan to include all the District’s buildings. Proposals will be accepted until May 31, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Accepted proposers may begin work on June 12, 2024 and should be completed by August 12, 2024. A copy of this Request for Proposal (RFP) may be obtained from District’s website at https://www. scesd.k12.or.us/page/ facilities or by contacting Paul Peterson, (541) 266-3985. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process. This RFP does not obligate the District to pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Furthermore, the RFP does not obligate the District to accept or contract for any expressed or implied services. The successful vendor must comply with the District’s equal opportunity requirements. Paul Peterson South Coast Education Service District Coos Bay, Oregon Published: April 26, 2024 Daily Journal of Commerce, Portland, Oregon. The World Newspaper, Coos Bay, Oregon

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OR08000062-22-2 APN 27 S 13 W 36 DA 11100 | 3242700 TO No 240039394-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, AMANDA CAIN AND DANIEL CAIN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of January 7, 2021 and recorded on January 8, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-00243 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded January 12, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-00383 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit:

APN: 27 S 13 W 36 DA 11100 | 3242700 THE WEST 17 FEET OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, ACADEMY ADDITION TO COQUILLE CITY SUPPLEMENTAL PLAT, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 742 E 12TH ST, COQUILLE, OR 97423 Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s): Total Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2023 to 04/01/2024 at $15,186.96 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $242.28 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $340,365.01 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.99000% per annum from August 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on August 26, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, 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 or 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. 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. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 4/11/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949252-8300 NPP0459470 To: WORLD (COOS) 05/17/2024, 05/24/2024, 05/31/2024, 06/07/2024

CW24-2015 PUBLIC HEARING FOR A DECLARED NUISANCE: DANGEROUS STRUCTURES The City of North Bend has determined that the following structures are dangerous buildings in accordance with the North Bend Municipal Code Section 15.08.020: 1303 Bayview St., North Bend, OR Map/Tax Lot: T25S R13W S10DA 06100 Owner of Record: Richard A. Coleman II 783 1/2 Clark St., North Bend, OR Map/Tax Lot: T25S R13W S22AB 02900 Owner of Record: John Ezra Scheirman. 2110 Broadway Ave., North Bend, OR Map/Tax Lot: T25S R13W S16AD 00200 Owner of Record: Charles & Robin Cardenas . These properties have been deemed to include a dangerous and derelict building in violation of NBMC 15.08, which refers to the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), as adopted by the City of North Bend in NBMC 15.04. IPMC Section 111.1.5 Dangerous structures or premises specifically considers to be dangerous: (6) The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy, or; (7) The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, become a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act. All owners of record have been sent, certified mail, letters requesting abatement of dangerous conditions associated with these properties. Properties have not been abated, or reasonable actions taken to abate the dangerous structures by May 10, 2024, therefor the City of North Bend will hold individual property public hearings at their scheduled City Council Meeting held at 835 California Ave., in North Bend on May 28, 2024 starting at 7:00 pm. City Council shall hear testimony and receive evidence concerning such structures and decide whether or not said buildings are dangerous and what orders should be issued to make the structures safe. Those wishing to testify or provide evidence virtually or in writing are required to register their testimony or exhibits by 1:00 pm on May 28, 2024 to be included in the hearing. Published May 17th, 2024. Ralph Dunham, Public Works Director, City of North Bend, OR

CW24-2022 NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING COOS BAY-NORTH BENDCHARLESTON VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU.

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Coos Bay-North BendCharleston Visitor & Convention Bureau will be held to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, on May 28, 2024, at 8:30 am at the Coos Bay Visitors Center Conference Room.\~ The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and receive comment from the public on the budget.\~ Public comments will be accepted at this meeting.\~ This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.\~ Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee; virtual attendance is available email\~ info@VisitOAC. com for the meeting link.\~ Copies of the budget are available by contacting the City of Coos Bay Finance Department at 541-2698915 or\~ finance@ coosbayor.gov.\~\~ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS CASE NO. 18DR08218 JIMMY DEE PRUITT (PLAINTIFF/ PETITIONER) V. ANGELINA MONICA RAE MARTIN (DEFENDANT/ RESPONDENT) (Filer’s Name): Angelina Martin has filed a Custody Support and Visitation case asking the court (explain what you want the court to order) Ex Parte Motion for order to show cause RE: Judgement Modification and Declaration in support, order to show cause April 17, 2024 9:00 a.m. at Coos County Courthouse. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file a legal Response, Answer, or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gove/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion. Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), song with the required filling fee (got to www. courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636, or go to www.oregonstatebar.org

Date: 04-22-23

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JUNE 3RD, 2024, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as 1615 Minnesota Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. The court case number is 11BC1648, where WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC., an Oregon corporation is plaintiff, and DEBRA SUE JENSON aka DEB S. JENSON aka DEBRA S. JENSEN aka DEB S. JENSEN is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For

CW24-2029 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of: JENNIFER BREAM, Decedent. Case No. 24PB03203 Notice of Interested Persons. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Antony Bream has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amber Gies, attorney for the Personal Representative, at Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon

97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amber Gies, Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Dated and first published this 17 day of May , 2024.

CW24-2028 A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 2129 N. Coast Hwy. Newport, Oregon. To review the meeting agenda, please go to clpud.org. Customers interested in attending the meeting virtually can email info@clpud.org to make

Interior Department proposes offshore wind sales in Oregon, Gulf of Maine

The Department of the Interior last week announced two proposals for offshore wind energy auctions off the coast of Oregon and in the Gulf of Maine. The two sales proposed by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) have the potential to generate more than 18 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power more than six million homes.

The announcement is part of the Administration’s commitment to expand offshore wind opportunities, building on investments made by the President’s Investing in America agenda to develop a clean energy economy, create good-paying jobs for American workers, and make our communities more resilient.

"Since the start of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of the Interior has approved the nation's first eight commercial-scale offshore wind energy projects. Today's announcement represents another stride in our commitment to building a greener energy future while creating jobs and supporting families," said Secretary Deb Haaland. "We're taking decisive action to catalyze America's offshore wind industry and leverage American innovation to provide reliable, affordable power to homes and businesses, all while addressing the climate crisis."

"As we move forward with offshore wind energy

in Oregon and the Gulf of Maine, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management remains dedicated to close collaboration with our government partners and key stakeholders," said BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein. "We're excited to unveil these proposed sales and emphasize our commitment to exploring the potential for offshore wind development from coast to coast."

The proposed sales reflect a multi-year planning process that has included robust engagement with Tribes, local communities, federal and state agencies, ocean users, and stakeholders to balance the complex social, ecological, and economic factors. BOEM’s strategic partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science has enhanced this process and incorporated the best available ocean resource information to inform wind energy areas. In identifying these areas, BOEM prioritized avoidance of offshore fishing grounds and identification of vessel transit routes, while retaining sufficient acreage to support the region’s offshore wind energy goals. These efforts are designed to set an informed foundation to deconflict multiple ocean uses in areas of future offshore wind energy development.

BOEM will continue to work through its Intergovernmental Renewable

Energy Task Forces, which include representatives from federal, state and local agencies and Tribal governments, to coordinate on potential lease sales and support ongoing stakeholder engagement processes on broader offshore wind considerations — for example, state-led development of strategic roadmaps on offshore wind, which can help inform the multi-year process for proposed projects.

Gulf of Maine Proposed Offshore Wind Sale

The first-ever offshore wind energy auction in the Gulf of Maine Wind Energy Area would include eight lease areas offshore Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, totaling nearly one million acres, which have the potential to generate approximately 15 GW of clean, renewable energy and power more than five million homes.

BOEM is seeking feedback on various aspects of the proposed lease areas, including size, orientation and location of the eight lease areas and which areas, if any, should be prioritized for inclusion or exclusion from this lease sale.

BOEM is proposing to conduct simultaneous auctions for each of the eight lease areas using multiple-factor bidding. BOEM is seeking comment on providing bidding credits to bidders that commit to supporting workforce training programs or supply chain development,

Summer reading program slated at the North Bend Public

The North Bend Library will kick off their Summer Reading Program on June 15, with registration beginning Monday, May 27. Participants can register online at https://northbend. beanstack.com or by downloading the Beanstack app on all Apple and Android devices. Then, read, complete activities, and attend library programs to win weekly prizes and a chance to win a grand prize at the end of the summer. Summer Reading Program schedules are available at the circulation desk in the Library or online at

www.northbendlibrary. org. There are programs for every age group or reading level. The theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program is “Read, Renew, Repeat,” featuring “the idea of conservation. Conservation as a movement focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining, and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. iREAD 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat makes for a wonderfully diversified summer reading program that encourages reading

as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation." iRead.

A special thank you to our sponsors North Bend Lanes, The Liberty Theatre, The Pancake Mill, Petal to the Metal Flowers, Sweet Street Popcorn, SweetHeart Waffle Truck, The Tin Thistle Café, El Guadalajara Restaurant, Itty Bitty Inn, La Herradura Restaurant, The Liberty Pub, and Engles Furniture for their generous support. For more information, please contact the North Bend library at (541) 7560400 or at nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.

Volunteers needed for 2nd Saturday cleanup project for Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery

Come spend a couple of hours with the Oregon Bay Area Beautification (OBAB) group to help beautify and preserve the Historical Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery. The 2nd Saturday cleanup will be on Saturday, May 11.

Volunteers will meet at the Marshfield High School parking lot, near the gym at 750 Ingersoll Ave in Coos Bay. The clean up effort is from 1pm-3pm, with sign-ins starting at 12:45pm. Clean up focus will be removing overgrowth on plots, weed eating, and other grounds keeping. Please dress appropriately

or a combination of both, as well as a credit for a fisheries compensatory mitigation fund. BOEM is also seeking comment on potential lease stipulations regarding vessel transit and baseline environmental monitoring. Like recent leases in other regions, BOEM is proposing lease stipulations to ensure that any future leaseholders consider and engage potentially affected stakeholders and communities, including Tribes, historically underserved communities, and the fishing industry, early and often throughout the offshore wind energy development process.

Additional information can be found on BOEM’s Gulf of Maine webpage.

Oregon Proposed Offshore Wind Sale

The proposed lease sale in Oregon includes two lease areas totaling 194,995 acres — one in the Coos Bay Wind Energy Area and the other in the Brookings Wind Energy Area — which have the potential to power more than one million homes with clean renewable energy.

Along with the proposed lease sale, BOEM has released its draft environmental review of potential impacts associated with offshore wind energy leasing activities for public review and comment.

BOEM is seeking feedback on several proposed lease stipulations that would reaffirm its commitment to create good-paying union jobs

and continue robust engagement with Tribal governments, the fishing industry, affected communities, and other ocean users. Potential stipulations for the proposed Oregon sale include providing bidding credits to bidders that commit to supporting workforce training programs for the floating offshore wind energy industry, developing a domestic supply chain for the floating offshore wind industry, or a combination of both. The proposal also includes providing bidding credits to bidders who commit to executing community benefit agreements with Tribes, local communities, ocean users, or stakeholder groups expected to be affected by potential impacts from activities resulting from lease development.

The draft environmental review and additional information regarding virtual public meetings and how to comment can be found on the BOEM's Oregon webpage.

Biden-Harris Administration’s Progress to Catalyze the Offshore Wind Industry In addition to approving eight commercial-scale, offshore wind energy projects with a combined capacity of more than 10 gigawatts of clean energy from offshore wind projects— enough to power nearly 4 million homes—the Department has held four offshore wind lease auctions, including sales in the New York – New Jersey region, offshore

the Carolinas, and the first-ever sales offshore the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts.

The Department has also taken steps to grow a sustainable offshore wind industry by encouraging the use of project labor agreements, strengthening workforce training, bolstering a domestic supply chain, and through enhanced engagement with Tribes, fisheries, underserved communities and ocean users.

On April 24, 2024, Secretary Haaland announced a new fiveyear offshore wind lease schedule, which includes up to 12 potential offshore wind energy lease sales through 2029. Future offshore wind energy lease sales from BOEM are anticipated in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific, and the waters offshore of the U.S. territories in the next five years.

The Department also recently announced that BOEM and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement have finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. The final rule increases certainty and reduces the costs associated with the deployment of offshore wind projects by modernizing regulations, streamlining overly complex processes and removing unnecessary ones, clarifying ambiguous regulatory provisions, and enhancing compliance requirements.

Myrtle Point 4th graders immersed in nature

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On March 21st, the Myrtle Point 4th graders had an enriching day immersed in nature at the ODFW Coquille Valley Wildlife Area. The highlight of the field trip was releasing juvenile Chinook salmon that Ms. Hunter’s and Ms. Howell’s class had hatched and raised. Splitting into groups, the children engaged in hands-on activities led by experts from the Coquille Indian Tribe, Coquille Watershed Association, ODFW, OSU Extension,

and a local naturalist.

Clad in waders provided by ODFW, they explored aquatic insects, native fish, amphibians, and waterfowl habitats. At the aquatic insect station, they collected specimens from Beaver Creek, learning about their vital role as food sources for juvenile salmon. They also had the thrill of identifying various native and game fish, including juvenile Pacific Lamprey and three-spined stickleback. Moreover, they actively participated in monitoring juvenile coho salmon, aiding in mea-

surements and tagging under the Coquille Watershed Association's monitoring program. The students' excitement peaked at the waterfowl station, where they marveled at bald eagles, egret, and marsh wren through high-quality bird scopes provided by local naturalist Joe Metzler. They eagerly explored the ponded pasture, searching for insects and signs of watershed health. A heartfelt thanks to Lens for Change, the photography company, for graciously covering the event pro bono.

Single vehicle crash in Coos County results in fatality of Grants Pass man

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for working outdoors. Bring string lined weed eaters, rakes, wheelbarrow, work gloves, cutting tools for shrubbery, trash grabbers if you have them, water, and sunscreen. Trash bags and the disposal will be taken care of.

On Sunday, May 5, 1:02 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 250, in Coos County.

The preliminary investigation indicated a northbound Nissan Pathfinder, operated by Ryan Scott Sapp (38) of Grants

Pass, left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck the embankment on the northbound side of the roadway, rolled, and came to rest upside down in the ditch.

The operator (Sapp) was declared deceased at the scene.

A passenger in the Nissan, Tasheena Fawn Reyes (33) of Grants Pass, was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital. The highway was not impacted during the onscene investigation. OSP was assisted by Bandon Fire, Green Acres Fire, and ODOT.

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A big headline on the front page of the Oct. 6, 1927, Western World reads: "Sewer Cost Prohibitive."

"At the city council meeting last evening the matter of building a sewer to take care of the city park ( rst photo) was under discussion.

Engineer Hadsell submitted a pro le and estimate of cost of a system, comprising of an eight-inch concrete pile line along Lincoln avenue to the bluff, at an estimated cost of $1,000.

"The council considered the cost more than could be spent at this time. While it would be necessary to establish a sewer district, the property adjoining would probably let the city take it rather than stand the cost. The advisability of installing a septic tank that will meet the requirements of the park was suggested and the issue was referred back to the committee with that idea predominating."

In other business, the council accepted the offer of Jake Hess to buy lots 6 and 7 in block 30, Woodland addition, from the city for $55.21, the amount of the city's interest in those lots. The council directed City Recorder LeGore to collect the rentals from the Oriental hall building which had been bought by the city for back taxes and street improvements. I believe the Oriental hall was later known as The Coast Lumber Yard, which survived the Fire of 1936, but was later torn down, and is now a cityowned parking lot at the corner of Highway 101 and Fillmore Avenue. Another item of interest in the same paper was the fact that a ve-year-old Eckley boy had been quarantined in Myrtle Point for infantile paralysis.

"The parents leased a small house in the outskirts of Myrtle Point and moved in and were quarantined there. Immediately after the quarantine sign was put up, the occupants of half a dozen nearby houses moved out." (This is how frightened people were of polio before they had a vaccine, administered on a sugar cube).

The second story appeared in the December 2, 1926, Western World, concerning the purchase of property on Harlem avenue between Second and Third streets, to install tanks for the storage of gasoline. The tanks can be seen, at the far right, in this photo, taken in

the late '60s or early '70s, as Bandon Police Of cer Sid Dominy covers an accident near the intersection of June Avenue and Highway 101. He is assisted by O.A. "Mose" Dunn, who owned Dunn's Auto Court (now the home of a trailer park).

"The Shell company has recently invaded the Coos county territory, having erected a distribution plant in North Bend. An interview with the men in charge of the local negotiations has not been available but it is believed that the purpose is to maintain suf cient storage here to take care of this part of Coos and Curry counties."

The third picture came from an old business card for Franklin's Cottage Court, which was built by one time mayor Kelly Franklin shortly after the re. The card was found by the owner of the house at right, Kay Hardin, who discovered it under the oor boards.

Hardin's home is the only thing remaining from the auto court, which was built along Ocean Drive just west of what was once Tupper Rock, and is now an open area that overlooks Paci c View Assisted Living.

The long-awaited marina redevelopment project undertaken by the Port of Bandon last Fall has now been completed, and was celebrated May 1 with ribbon cuttings at the boat launch at 3, and at the boat basin at 5.

Commissioner Bob Main was present at the launch dedication, with State Senator David Brock Smith and Representative Court Boice joining port commissioners, representatives of the general contractor West Coast Contractors, Marine Board representatives, and city and chamber representatives at the boat basin program.

Federal and state funding through the Oregon Marine board, as well as local funding, made the project possible.

I understand the total cost of the project was $11 million dollars, with $9 million of the cost going to remove 40,000 cubic yards of material, and the replacement of all the docks. There is also a new kayak launching area that is wheel chair accessible.

Several city of cials were invited to take part in the 25th anniversary celebration of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort on Thursday night, with the community joining in

As I See It

on Friday, gathering in a large tent at the practice course, and the employees celebrating on Saturday with a party at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse.

Resort owner Mike Keiser was on hand for the celebration.

Also this weekend was the annual Rotary Conference, hosted this year by the Bay Area Rotary club and held at the Mill Casino. Representing the Bandon club were President Larry Langenberg, incoming president Sheila Langenberg, past presidents Dave and Diane Buche, and Mary Schamehorn, a club member. Bandon native Mark Johnston, CEO of the Coquille Indian Tribe since 2017 and now the Tribe's interim CEO of the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center, was one of two keynote speakers on Friday night. Also speaking was John Ogan, Executive Director of Natural Resources for the Tribe.

During Saturday evening's banquet, the Port Orford Rotary Club was named medium sized club of the year, with Illinois Valley as small club and Spring eld as the large club.

The Bandon Club will observe its 50th anniversary in June.

People are reminded that Attorney Robin Miller will present a program at the Bandon History Museum Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. His topic will be "When Bandon became 'Bandon:' New Evidence From the Archives." Admission is free.

At least four times in the last week, including two city of cials from Coos Bay, said they heard that I was not running for re-election, which is not true.

I will be ling for reelection, and have never said that I did not plan to run again, so I am not sure how that got started? With a new city manager who has a lot of great ideas, I am hoping to help him carry out his much-needed plans for additional workforce housing in Bandon.

The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Bandon Pool Board, set for Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sprague Room at the Bandon Library. Board chairman Sally Weymouth said they will hold board of director elections, and are seeking to ll the position of Social Media Director and a Director at Large

position.

"We are also seeking non-board volunteers to help on ad hoc committees, such as events, fundraising, merchandising, marketing, etc. There will also be a short slide presentation to bring people up to date on our feasibility process and capital campaign," said Weymouth.

The Coos Bay Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring a special World War II Remembrance program, The Black Suitcase Mystery, on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at the Latter-day Saints Church at 3355 Virginia Avenue in North Bend.

love separated by war -- reunited by death.

It was an awesome presentation," said Karry Johnson, Coos Bay DAR Regent. For more information: darcoosbaychapter@ gmail.com.

The acts of a Gardiner man, Alexander Heckathorn, 22, who was arrested for burglary at the Gardiner, Reedsport, Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) hatchery has angered many for the wonton act of vandalism.

He is accused of pouring bleach into one of the rearing ponds, causing the death of approximately 15,000 to 20,000 smolt Chinook salmon.

The story, to be presented by Gail Elliott Downs, revolves around a black suitcase which contained over 200 letters, newspaper clippings, photos and cards written between 1929 and 1946.

"It is a story of young

The smolts were headed to sh-bearing streams across the state to enhance the Chinook sheries, and represented hundreds of hours of work by STEP volunteers.

It's been a busy couple

of weeks, starting with the chamber dinner, the showcase concert, a hospital board meeting, a Rotary meeting, the city revenue sharing/ budget committee meeting, a health forum at the Mill Casino, two ribbon cuttings at the port, World Day of Prayer May 2 in front of City Hall, dinner at Bandon Dunes, and the Rotary Conference. This week will include the city park ribbon cutting, a Meet and Greet on homelessness, interviews for the 6 hospital board candidates, a concert at Farm and Sea, Rotary, a joint meeting between the council and the planning commission, and a traf c meeting with ODOT on the 15th in Coos Bay. On the 16th, the City will host the regional meeting of the League of Oregon Cities. On the 17th, I will be the guest speaker at the regional Lions meeting, hosted by the Bandon club ... It's a good thing I don't have a day job ....

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within the cherished rooms of the Bandon Historical Society Museum lies a treasure trove of early 20th-century quilts, elegantly showcased as part of the community's rich visual heritage. America's quilting tradition is a fascinating blend of practical domestic craftsmanship and artistic expression, highlighting the ingenuity of individual creators shared across cultures. As writer Beth Gutcheon eloquently stated in 1975, "a woman made utility quilts as fast as she could so her family wouldn’t freeze, and she made them as beautiful as she could so her heart wouldn’t break." Settler

families, particularly women and young girls, painstakingly stitched quilts to sustain their loved ones, turning these warm coverings into symbols of resilience.

The Muriel Herman Paulsen Collection extends a historic invitation to behold some of Bandon's oldest quilts at the Bandon Historical Society Museum. Among these treasures is a 1900 log cabin quilt by Eva May Wright, featuring the iconic red square in each quilt block—a cherished reminder of the signi cance of gathering around the hearth with loved ones. Originating as fundraising endeavors to support troops during the Civil War, log cabin quilts symbolized community patriotism well into the

early 1900s. This particular quilt, meticulously preserved, showcases the exceptional skill of its maker, making it a mustsee artifact within the museum.

For those with a wild streak and inspired by the unconventional, delve into the Victorian tradition of crazy quilting with a 1900 tapestry boasting creative stitching and whimsical, irregular patchwork. An eccentric piece of art history made right here in Bandon, Oregon. Many other quilts adorn this corner of the museum awaiting your patronage. If you are wishing to experience the magic of connecting with the artistic history of Bandon, including this in your downtown itinerary is an unforgettable way to

do so.

Bandon's modern quilters carry on this legacy, infusing their creations with love and artistic air. They are the heirs to a lineage of quilters stretching back to the town's inception, and earlier—they are keepers of a sacred ancestral art. They carry on the commitment to community health and cohesion, coming together and welcoming others. Have you ever dreamed of expressing your creativity? How about learning a new practical skill, and making new connections with the people near you? If so, you may want to step out into the world of one of the great American art forms. Thankfully, Forget-Me-Knots Quilt Shop is a local beacon for such an endeavor. With classes, an event calendar, and knowledgeable staff, a beginner can ease their way into their new life as an artist and contributor to Bandon’s visual culture.

and continue to

nd inspiration to carry forth the legacy of

a long history of

expression.

Dr. Justin Ainsworth Selected as New Superintendent of Coos Bay School District

For the World

The Coos Bay School District proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Justin Ainsworth as its new Superintendent, effective July 1st, 2024.

Dr. Ainsworth brings over two decades of comprehensive experience in public education, encompassing various leadership roles from classroom teaching to executive management. His appointment follows an extensive selection process conducted by the Coos Bay School District Board of Directors.

School District in Alaska, where he oversaw 48 schools, 2200 staff, and 19,300 students.

His leadership has been instrumental in driving signi cant improvements in student outcomes, including increased AP enrollments, higher graduation rates, and enhanced access to college and career readiness programs. Throughout his career, Dr. Ainsworth has demonstrated a keen ability to build teams, engage community stakeholders, and implement innovative strategies to advance student success.

Dr. Ainsworth's distinguished career is marked by a deep commitment to educational excellence and equity for all students. His leadership mantra, "The students who need the most, deserve the best," underscores his dedication to ensuring every student receives the support and resources necessary to succeed. With a Doctorate in Education and a wealth of experience in educational leadership, Dr. Ainsworth has served as an Associate Superintendent in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough

His visionary leadership style, coupled with a strong foundation of integrity and inclusivity, positions him as an ideal leader to guide the Coos Bay School District into the future. The Coos Bay School District extends its gratitude to the community and the screening committee for their invaluable assistance throughout the selection process. Their dedication and support have been instrumental in ensuring a thorough and thoughtful selection of the district's next superintendent.

Dr. Ainsworth expressed his enthusiasm

for returning to his hometown of Coos Bay to serve as Superintendent, stating, "Coos Bay is home, and I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to give back to the community that shaped me. I am committed to working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure all students have access to high-quality education and opportunities for success." The Coos Bay School District looks forward to welcoming Dr. Justin Ainsworth as its new Superintendent and embarking on a journey of continued excellence and innovation in education.

As you nd yourself gazing upon these intricate works of art at the Bandon Historical Society Museum, may you

craftsmanship and community, stitch your own stories into the rich social tapestries of Bandon,

piece together

creative

Photos by Rose Ides

Log Cabin quilt by Eva Mae Wright c.1900.

Photos by Rose Ides

Crazy quilt c.1900.

By June Casagrande

In all your years of hanging around with English speakers, you probably never heard someone say, “Come by the office and talk to myself” or “Would someone please tell myself what’s going on?”

But throw in another person and suddenly people will use “myself” to do jobs they wouldn’t let it do alone: “Come by the office and talk to Bill or myself,” “Please tell Irma and myself what’s going on.”

It’s strange.

“Myself” is a reflexive pronoun, part of a small word club that comprises only “yourself,” “herself,” “ourselves” and others ending in “self.” Technically, these reflexive pronouns have one job: They’re objects that refer back to the subject of the sentence.

“I sent myself an email.” Here, the subject of the sentence is the speaker, “I,” and that person is sending the email to that same person. In “Send yourself an email,” the implied subject of the imperative verb is “you.” The reflexive pronoun “yourself” refers back to that person.

The same is true no matter the subject: He sent himself an email. They sent themselves an email.

Notice how unnatural it would be to use a reflexive pronoun to refer to anyone but the subject, like if you sent an email to a friend, you wouldn’t say “I sent himself an email.” You would say you sent it to “him” because the recipient and the sender, in this case, are not the same person. “You sent themselves an email,” “We sent herself an email,” are clearly wrong because they require simple object pronouns, not reflexive pronouns.

The opposite is also true: “I saw me in the mirror,” “He got him fired,” “You bought you a new sweater.” Regular object pronouns just don’t work when you need to refer back to the subject.

So that’s the job — the only official job — of reflexive pronouns. Yet that’s not the only way they’re used, as we saw in examples like “Talk to Bill or myself” above. And that’s the unusual, frustrating thing about grammar: It makes

its own rules — and keeps remaking them all the time. That’s why reflexive pronouns like “myself” have more than one function.

As Merriam-Webster’s dictionary explains, the reflexive pronoun "myself” is often used where “I” might be expected,” for example, “others and myself continued to press for legislation."

The lexicographers at Merriam-Webster also point out that people will often reach for “myself” when they need a pronoun to immediately follow “as,”

“than” or “like.” The classic example, “people such as myself,” seems like a pretty good choice compared to the awkward sounding “people such as I” and “people such as me.”

“Myself” is sometimes used as an intensifier, as in, “I, myself, never cared for that TV show.” In that use, it’s similar to constructions you’ll find in some other languages, like the French “moi, je,” meaning, “me, I.”

And of course, as Merriam’s also recognizes, sometimes people just like to plug in “myself” for plain-old “me” even in cases where “me” would work as well or better.

Reflexive pronouns other than “myself” can show up doing these jobs sometimes, too. But “myself” is the most popular, which I personally suspect has to do with English speakers’ fear that “me” is improper in sentences like “Speak to Bill or me.” It’s not. But I understand why “myself” might feel more proper or more formal.

If you find yourself naturally reaching for “myself” in certain situations, you don’t have to worry you’re making a bad choice, though some people may think you’re using subpar English.

“Critics have frowned on these uses since about the turn of the century, probably unaware that they serve a definite purpose,” Merriam’s advises. “Users themselves are as unaware as the critics — they simply follow their instincts. These uses are standard.”

June Casagrande is 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.

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By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Whenever a president wants to let down his hair these days, a brief chopper ride to Camp David in the Maryland mountains gives him all the solitude he needs.

Every chief executive since Franklin D. Roosevelt has stayed there. Joe Biden is particularly fond of the place. Yet, not everyone liked it. Donald Trump said it was “interesting for about 30 minutes.” Bess Truman found it dull. To each their own.

But a previous presidential getaway a century ago put the “rough” in roughing it. Literally.

This is the story of the short-lived Camp Hoover.

President Herbert Hoover is remembered for the extraordinarily bad luck of having the Great Depression start on his watch, the kind of thing that looks terrible on a presidential resume. But when he entered office in 1929, he was quite popular.

The first president born and raised west of the Mississippi River, Hoover had spent years living in mining camps as an engineer. The outdoors appealed to this most buttoned-down of presidents.

Soon after Hoover moved into the White House, he found the perfect location for escaping it: an ideal getaway at the Rapidan River’s headwaters on Doubletop Mountain in Virginia. Nearby Mill Prong and Laurel Prong streams offered ideal fishing. (Hoover was an avid angler, though also the kind of guy who fished while wearing a coat and tie.)

Virginians offered the land free. But Hoover wouldn’t hear of it. He insisted on personally paying the prevailing $5 an acre for 164 pristine acres, plus an additional $22,719 for materials. Marines provided free labor by labeling the construction project a “military exercise.” They

built 13 buildings, including cabins, two mess halls, a lodge, a meeting place, and Hoover’s residence called the Brown House (to distinguish it from the White House). There were hiking trails, a miniature golf course, and trout pools where it was said the fish were so tame “they drift slowly out into the open to look you over.”

To save money, Hoover decommissioned the presidential yacht Mayflower and reassigned its mess crew and china to the camp. Its official name was Rapidan Camp. But everybody called it Camp Hoover.

It was so rustic, mail was delivered by dropping it from an airplane!

That didn’t stop the era’s Who’s Who from trekking there, including Thomas Edison, Edsel Ford, Gov. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., Winston Churchill and then-British prime minister Ramsay MacDonald. In a move foreshadowing Camp David’s later role as a place for delicate diplomatic negotiations, Hoover offered to cancel Britain’s World War I debt in exchange for the United States buying Bermuda, Trinidad and British Honduras. (MacDonald’s reply: “Thanks, but no thanks.”)

In August 1929, Hoover’s doctor met a mountain boy hiking through nearby woods. They struck up a conversation. The doctor was horrified to discover that neither the child nor his eight brothers and sisters had ever attended school because there wasn’t one nearby. The boy and some friends rode horses into Camp Hoover a few days later, giving the president a live possum as a birthday gift. (Anne Morrow Lindbergh, visiting with her husband Charles, was amused to learn the kids had never heard of the world-famous aviator.) Hoover was touched and personally funded a small school for poor local children.

Camp Hoover’s glory days didn’t last long. Defeated for re-election in 1932, Hoover gave the camp to the government. Franklin Roosevelt visited in 1933 but didn’t like it — the trails couldn’t handle his wheelchair, and the water was too cold for swimming.

The Boy Scouts used the place from 1946 until the early 1960s. By then, many of its cabins had rotted.

Still, VIPs kept coming. Jimmy Carter was the first president since Roosevelt to visit; when Vice President Walter Mondale was trapped there in a snowstorm, the Secret Service needed chainsaws to get him out. Vice President Al Gore also dropped by during his tenure.

The National Park Service restored the three remaining cabins (including the Brown House) in 2004 and renamed them Rapidan Camp. You can visit it today, either by hiking on foot or riding by van from a nearby visitor center.

Those who do relive a forgotten piece of presidential history in the same surroundings Herbert and Lou Hoover enjoyed nearly 100 years earlier.

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.

Phone and Internet Restored after 3 Weeks without Service

By naTe sCHwarTZ

The community on Weekly Creek Road, just outside of Myrtle Point, was without internet or phone service for three weeks. Service provider Ziply was very unresponsive to inquiries from residents, and representatives from the county gave similar treatment, as each organization pointed fingers at each other.

The residents of Weekly Creek, a community of mostly seniors, rely heavily on the services provided by Ziply Fiber. Not knowing where else to go, resident Carol McCarthy sent in a news tip to the World to make us aware of the situation. McCarthy was obviously concerned

for her neighbors, one of which is struggling with Multiple Sclerosis and needs phone and internet to keep in touch with family and medical services.

The source of the issue seemed to be huge miscommunication between the county, Ziply, and their contractors.

“It’s not our infrastructure,” said a county representative when asked about the outage, “We don’t have any jurisdiction. It’s their services that they install, and then they bill the clients for. The county has no oversight over that.”

This is contrary to what a Ziply maintenance worker said when they initially came out to check the breakage. They

had suggested that the road needed repair first.

Residents of Weekly Creek had suspected that some semi-regular flooding, and a frequent number of large trucks travelling down the road had contributed to the shoulder slipping, and that service poles may have been affected.

When explaining the situation to a Ziply representative, the response was fairly telling. Upon revealing that I was a reporter, and residents on my beat had been waiting for repairs for going-on three weeks, the customer service rep scrambled to get a hold of someone in the Communications department.

I was given the contact of Ryan Luckin, Vice

President of Marketing and Communications for Ziply Fiber. Within 24 hours, Luckin stated he was looking into the problem and had sent a crew to fix the issue, though without any explanation as to why it had taken so long.

After following up, Luckin provided an answer:

“Ultimately, this is a case of miscommunication and falls well short of the customer care experience we’re committed to delivering,” said the Ziply Communications VP, “We were made aware of the cut on 4/7 and dispatched one of our technicians to get eyes on the situation, which he did. The repair work was such that it required us to engage a

3rd party construction contractor for support. Unfortunately, that company was unable to locate the cut (which happens), but failed to make us aware of this and ask for further clarification. We should have done a much better job of following up to ensure repairs were underway.” This is an

underwhelming response from the company. Whether reliant on a contractor or not, the issue had been on the company’s radar and residents called frequently to make sure they stayed on that radar. From my perspective, they were clearly rattled into action when they heard a reporter was snooping around.

J. Mark Powell

The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

BY ROSEY THOMAS Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

In for another Chamber Minute, It’s Rosey, the weather tried to dampen our spirits for Bay Area Brigade’s Annual Highway 101 Clean Up, however, those dedicated members and friends that showed up did their BEST to make

Thursday 05/02:

North Bend

a difference with fewer volunteers even in the pouring rain and I thank them! We had small but mighty teams…The Winning team; Team SWOCC was led by the SBDC’s own Derek Tonn; with over 30 bags of trash collected. Second place went to Rodger Craddock Team North Bend for 8 bags by himself and a bicycle frame!

All individuals arrested or charged with a

• 6:22 am, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Public Square Court.

• 11:52 am, fraud, 1800 block of Maple Street.

• 1:00 pm, assault, 1800 block of Waite Street.

• 1:33 pm, fraud, 1900 block of Arthur.

• 2:31 pm, threats, area of Oak & Newmark.

• 5:49 pm criminal trespass, 2100 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 10:04 pm, criminal mischief, 3500 block of Ash St.

Coos Bay

• 5:41 am, criminal trespass, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:11 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of South 2nd St.

• 8:17 am, disorderly conduct, 900 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

• 8:23 am, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on contempt of court, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:50 am, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:10 am, criminal tres-

pass, 700 block of South 2nd Street.

• 10:39 am, criminal trespass, 300 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 4:53 pm, 33 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, 100 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:37 pm, 65 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, 300 block of South 4th Street.

Coquille

• 1:02 pm, hit & run, 100 block of East 1st Street.

Reedsport

Reedsport

• 10:22 am, harassment, area of Winchester Court Apartments.

• 11:04 am, trespassing, 400 block of Winchester.

Friday 05/03:

North Bend

• 9:35 am, fraud, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 5:19 pm, criminal trespass, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:04 pm, criminal trespass, 3300 block of Broad-

Obituary

Chris Schuerger

June 5, 1983 – April 6, 2024

Chris was born in Santa Monica on June 5, 1983 and passed away in Elkton, Oregon on April 6, 2024. Chris was raised in Santa Clarita, California. Chris participated in Boy Scouts, earned his Eagle Scout, and served in many leadership positions.

Chris joined the Army and served our country for 15 years. He was a highly decorated combat veteran who was Honorably Discharged in 2016. After the army, Chris completed his bachelors degree and pursued many interests which

included travel. Chris has traveled throughout the world and developed friendships wherever he went.

Chris nally settled in Oregon where he found peace in riding through the beautiful trees and mountains of the Beaver State.

Chris was a son, brother, father and friend. He is survived by his children, Reagan, Richard, Zeplin, Ozzy and Ava. His parents, Mickie Schuerger (Steve Lewis) and Rein Schuerger Jr. (Beatrice Scott), his siblings Caitlin (Zach) Roberts, Rebecca

Nichole Rutherford was Captain of Team Coos Bay! Together we tackled the rain and improved the look of our area. Planning is well underway for our Annual Golf Tournament coming up on June 15th, so call the of ce today to get your Team together! Hole sponsorships and donations for prizes are needed!

way Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:10 am, fraud, 1300 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 8:41 am, smoke, area of Broadway & Elrod.

• 10:07 am, criminal trespass,

300 block of South 8th St.

• 1:42 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.

• 3:34 pm, criminal mischief, 2100 block of Thompson Rd.

• 7:36 pm, disorderly conduct, 200 block of South Marple Street.

• 7:47 pm, criminal mischief, 400 block of South 4th St.

• 8:52 pm, 38 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft III, failure to appear on reckless driving, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

• 8:52 pm, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to carry –present ID, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

• 11:04 pm, 32 year old female cited on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille •3:44 pm, harassment, 200

We are gearing up for some great events in May: May 23rd Join us for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting with our Ambassadors, 4pm at the Fire Tower at SWOCC campus.

May 23rd 5-7pm Modern Floors 1810 Ocean Blvd Coos Bay is hosting our Business After Hours event Celebrating 75 years in business!

block of North Elliott Street.

• 11:51 pm, criminal trespass, 96955 Highway 42 S. Reedsport

• 10:42 am, disorderly conduct, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 8:17 pm, domestic disturbance, 900 block of Rowe Street.

Saturday 05/04:

North Bend

• 7:04 pm, animal abuse, 1700 block of Virginia Ave.

• 11:05 pm, 27 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Virginia & Sherman.

Coos Bay

• 7:19 am, criminal trespass, 1200 block of North Front Street.

• 11:53 am, theft, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 12:17 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1400 block of Highland Avenue.

• 1:48 pm, phone harassment, 1000 block of South 8th Street.

• 6:04 pm, 27 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of

Newmark Avenue.

• 6:27 pm, 38 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:15 pm, 47 year old male cited on failure to appear on identity theft, failure to appear on contempt of court, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

Sunday 05/05:

North Bend

• 5:43 pm, criminal mischief, 2100 block of Hamilton Avenue.

• 5:46 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:13 pm, criminal trespass, 1300 block of Virginia Ave.

Coos Bay

• 7:16 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, area of Wall & Harris.

• 7:35 am, theft, 600 block of South Empire.

• 8:24 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 900 block of South 10th Street.

• 9:38 am, 22 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on strangulation, 800

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Schuerger, and Peter (Joy) Schuerger. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Reinhardt Schuerger Sr, Joel Parker, Cleo Parker, Francis Cobo, and Genoa Cobo.

A Celebration of Life will be held on May 18th at 4:00 pm at the Powers Church of God. Blackie was born March 8, 1931- Died May 4, 2024. Donations in his memory - Powers Church of God and Hospice. Funeral arrangements are under Coos Bay Chapel 541-267-3131.

Police Blotter

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies.

crime are innocent until

Rosey Thomas

Elton Eugene Morgan Sr.

ILWU Picket Ko-Kwel Wharf

By NATE SCHWARTZ

and Warehousemen’s Union (ILWU) were picketing the Knife River barge discharge operation at the Ko-Kwel Wharf near the Mill Casino in North Bend, in late April. The ILWU are upset that, despite over $7.7 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation granted to the old Wyerhauser doc, they haven’t been contacted at all about working the newly expanded facilities.

The Local 12 branch of the ILWU was established in North Bend in 1934 and has spent 90 years as a key labor provider and economic driver in the area. The Coquille Tribe and current lessee and operator of the dock, Jason Smith, have yet to reach out to Local 12 about labor for the dock, which is expecting its first large ships soon.

“We want this town to succeed. You get $7.7 million, the way to succeed is to have the workforce that built this town as part of the equation,” said Gene Sundet, ILWU Local 12’s Secretary Treasurer, “Their plan is to get the $7.7 million, and run as cheap an operation as they can.”

Coos County’s shipping ports are a cornerstone of the local economy, and it is the job of unions like ILWU to make sure that the crucial workers of those ports

are well compensated and protected from the hazards of a dangerous job. They provide nearly a century’s worth of industry and local knowledge.

“We have 35 part time workers that we’re trying to get full time. We were really excited that they got 7.7 million for that. We’ve seen Jason [Smith] putting all the conveyor belts down there, ready to work. That's ready for a ship to come in,” continued Sundet, “We don't know who they're going to use the load ships. We

just were shocked more than anything, and I think some of the community that we've talked to are a little shocked. ‘Why aren't you using the longshoreman?’”

Circumventing the union is becoming a prevalent trend as more talks of development are underway for a massive container port expansion in the Port of Coos Bay. Sundet shared that despite trying to secure over $1 billion in funding for the port, Josh Burns and the rest of port staff have

not contacted the ILWU for discussions.

“The CEO of the port of Coos Bay, Mr. Burns is in Washington DC right now for the container port. He has not one time contacted the ILWU. ILWU has labor contracts with every container facility on the West Coast. On the East Coast, the ILA has labor contracts with every container port. You’d think that Mr. Burns would go down and meet our president, Willie Adams, in San Francisco and have a

little conversation about this container facility that he wants so badly,” said Sundet Without union protection, the massive increase in revenue that a hugely upgraded port will see reduced benefit to the whole community. The thousands of workers needed to man these upgraded facilities will likely earn reduced wages and be offered little in the way of benefits. At worst, the ports could be staffed with contract labor, which offers work-

ers nothing in the way of protection in a dangerous industry where mistakes can be incredibly costly.

“See, if you were in Portland or San Francisco, the ILWU would want that whole dock. We understand these private docks, we're not here for that. We just want the ship work. Just to stay afloat, right? We can bring in new guys, and everybody’s working. We could share so easily here and flourish. We're not here to be the greedy longshoremen of yesteryear,” said Sundet.

The longshoremen of Local 12 are just hoping for a seat at the table. If the area is advancing economically, then the community should share in it, and the influx of workers should have protections and benefit the tax base. If they are going to be overlooked for a chance to continue developing the town they’ve spent 90 years in, they at least deserve an explanation.

“It’s like everybody’s hiding from us… Everybody hides out, don’t say the word ILWU, and they will go away. So that’s why we brought International down [for the picket], and said ‘Hey, we’re not going away. We’re here to stay’, and we have been for close to 100 years,” concluded Sundet.

We reached out to representatives of the Ko-Kwel Wharf on this issue and have yet to receive a reply.