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Bandon High School band wins state championships

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

A group of talented young students in Bandon High School’s band captured the highest score in their division at the State Championships at Oregon State University.

For their main performance, the Bandon High School played three songs. The first selection they played is Three Celtic Dances by Brian Balmages, which is basically three songs in one.

“One is really-fast and upbeat, and the second is a slow lyrical dance, and then you have a jig at the end,” Bandon High School band director Dave Weston said.

The second piece the Bandon High School students performed is Autumn Light by Randall Standridge.

“It’s lyrical – meaning it’s slow with lots

of chords and lots of beautiful moments,” the band director said.

The final song the Bandon High School Band performed is Foundry by John Mackey, which Weston de-

scribes as “in-your-face” with a lot of percussion and things going on all at once.

Bandon’s band has been to the state championships every year since 2014. This year

Bandon gets a StoryWalk in the park

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Newly installed displays at Bandon’s City Park are encouraging visitors to read and walk their way through nature.

The community is invited to celebrate the StoryWalk at the park across from the library with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3.

Storywalks are an innovative way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors. Pages of a children’s book, or other reading material, are placed inside displays

what put them over the top was their ability to read and play music that they had never seen before, said Weston.

A lesser-known part of the state competition comes after students

perform. They are presented with sheet music for a song they are not familiar with, and are scored with how well they are able to play the song. The Bandon High School students scored

53 out of 60 at this part of the competition – and it brought them into first place overall.

“They just nailed that

New simulators will provide training for construction jobs

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A new training opportunity with Southwestern Oregon Community College will give community members the chance to get qualified for well-paying jobs in the construction industry.

Beginning fall term 2023, Southwestern will be

Ira’s Asian Market celebrates five years in business

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Balloons adorned the outside of Ira’s Asian Market in North Bend while sweet and savory scents wafted from the building. Inside, Amy Olegario was busy helping customers. Her daughter and friends were also on-hand for the special occasion.

Ira’s Asian Market celebrated their five-year anniversary earlier this month.

The market specializes in Filipino food-items, both packaged and freshly made. They also accept catering orders for parties and special occasions, and have gift certificates available.

Amy owns the business with her husband Ramil Olegario. She said she was attracted to start the business because she loves to share her food with the community.

She also wanted to do it for her daughter Ira, who has a developmental disability. It’s something they can do together, she said.

“Having this, my daughter learns a lot, and she has

made a lot of friends,” Olegario said.

“Plus I also love cooking so I love to share it with everyone,” she said.

Being a business owner also gives the family some flexibility to also be able to do things together outside, she added.

Over the past five years, Ira’s Market has opened many community members’ eyes (and mouths) to dishes they had never tried before.

Olegario cooks up food items like chicken adobo, shrimp and noodles, Lumpia spring rolls, and Kare Kare, a traditional Filipino stew.

A lot of people aren’t familiar with the food, so she says; “Just give it a taste.”

“If you don’t like it – that is fine. But I’ve least I’ve shared with you what Filipino food is,” Olegario said. “Fortunately, people are liking it. Nobody has ever complained.”

Ira’s Asian Market is located at 1058 Virginia Ave. in North Bend. They can be reached at (541) 603-1018.

Photo by Bree Laughlin

Library Director Christine Kingsbury stands next to one of the new StoryWalk displays coming to Bandon’s City Park.

Photos by Bree Laughlin Darryl Dragon, the community college’s apprenticeship coordinator, tests out one of the simulators that will be used to train students how to operate a variety of construction equipment.

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The Bandon High School Tigers took home the division 2A win on Friday, May 12 at the Oregon State University LaSells Center.

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offering cutting-edge heavy equipment simulation training for both high school juniors and seniors, and adults seeking an advantage when applying for a job that may include operating equipment such as forklifts, loaders, bulldozers, graders, cranes and more.

Darryl Dragon, the community college’s apprenticeship coordinator, said the jobs are out there.

“I think it will be great for our community because there are multiple contractors out there that can’t find qualified, experienced operators,” said Dragon.

“This will elevate you up,” he said. This will be a state registered pre-apprenticeship program to train heavy equipment operators. Classes will be held at both the Coos and Curry campuses.

Representatives from the community college invited community members to test out the simulators on Thursday, May 18 at the Coos Campus.

Freddy Lund, owner of Tenstar Simulation, was at the event to answer questions about the training simulators. He said the simulators are an efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly way to train people how to use a variety of equipment.

“It is so much more efficient to be in a simulator than out in the field – in many ways –not only the cost of the machine but also from a safety perspective. It is completely safe. And it’s good for the environment – there is no fuel consumption,” Lund said.

One simulator can offer training for many different machines and vehicles. The simulators can also be set up to work together and train apprentices on teamwork.

“Also, we have a good scoring system so we can follow the progress of the student. It is a structured curriculum, so you can build up your skill level,” Lund said.

The community college’s apprenticeship coordinator Dragon said he already has agreements with local

North Bend gives grant to Boys & Girls Club

construction companies that will help to connect those who complete the program with well-paying jobs.

Usually, to get this type of training, someone has to already know someone in the industry, Dragon said.

“And on-the-job training could take years to gain the knowledge and expertise that this program can provide,” Dragon said.

Also a mistake won’t cost you thousands of dollars.

“You want to make a mistake here, on a simulator because that won’t cost you anything,” he said.

People from the community who are interested in participating in the program can email or call Dragon and leave a message.

“I am going to generate an interest list and I’m going to go to all of the high schools, so everyone will understand exactly how to get in the program,” Dragon said.

Apprenticeship Coordinator Darryl Dragon can be reached at 541-888-1545 or darryl. dragon@socc.edu.

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The Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon was recently awarded a $1,500 grant for community services. The non-profit organization is dedicated to assisting all youth to achieve their fullest potential by enhancing their self-esteem, providing positive role models, and helping them develop

the qualities needed to become caring, productive, responsible citizens.

The North Bend City Council annually awards limited funds via grants to community groups and projects. This is done in connection with North Bend’s budget process. The funds are, in essence, state funds

the City receives as its portion of the Oregon revenue sharing to cities. Part of the Council’s criteria in considering grant applications is whether a particular community group or project helps cut the need for public assistance or aids one of our municipal departments.

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Representatives from Southwestern Oregon Community College invited community members to test out the heavy-equipment training simulators on Thursday, May 18 at Sunset Hall in the Coos Campus.

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North Bend City Administrator David Milliron presents a $1,500 check to the Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon after the city council voted to support the organization.

By ABBEY HOPE

Let me start of by saying this; May is Lyme Disease Awareness month. Nearly half a million people in the U.S. suffer from Lyme Disease. This is more than HIV/AIDS, the West Nile Virus and Malaria combined. Lyme is one of the fastest growing vector born diseases. Yet Lyme research funding receives less than 2.2% of public funding.

On top of this, first line Lyme diagnostic testing miss 60% of early-stage Lyme disease cases. And that is where my story comes in. It’s a story of the Oregon cost, of track and field, and of what happens when Lyme isn’t caught early and becomes chronic.

In my head the question “Was it worth it?” often comes up.

I think at some point in life we look back and wonder if the way we’ve spent time was worth it. These pictures are what highlighted my high school years. The years where I met some of the most amazing people.

When I started pole vaulting it became my whole world. I spent high school focused on it and was set to do the same in college.

Then an infection caused by a tiny little bug that lives in nature and is so small it’s often never seen (a tick)that infection took me down.

Hi, I’m Abbey (Schreiber) and I have Chronic Lyme disease. I live in chronic pain and my nervous system is damaged by this infection.

Before that happened though I was a pole vaulter on the Oregon Coast and part of what was known as “The Far West League” - a track and field powerhouse.

When I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, my family and I were confused. We had never seen a tick on me, and I had never developed a bullseye rash which is a tell tall sign of it. We didn’t even know you could get Lyme on the West Coast (spoiler alert Lyme is present in all 50 states).

What we did know at that point was that I had competed nearly half a year with my health failing. But as an athlete, I just kept trying to push through and ignore symptoms.

This is why athletes in particular are at risk to have health conditions go undiagnosed for longer. It’s easy to always find an excuse for symptoms. We think we are just tired, or not strong enough, or we are afraid of complaining or embarrassed if we can’t keep up with others.

My senior season, I was standing on podiums with the other Far West League pole vaulters, looking like I was in peak physical condition. While the reality was my health was crumbling. When I finally admitted that I wasn’t feeling OK, I desperately wanted answers as I headed off to college.

And I did get answers. But not ones that lead to better health. I’ve spent the last 5-1/2 years fighting this disease and I still haven’t won.

When a large chunk of time is stolen from you, you tend to reflect on the time you spent in the past and the time you want to use in the future.

When I think back on the years

I spent before I got sick, they are packed full of vaulting. Here’s what I can say about the pole vault and track and field experience. And how I view it differently so many years later.

There were times when I was vaulting that it felt like I was on top of the world. And those moments stick with you.

But what I’ve noticed more and more as time passes is that it’s often the small and random moments that really end up leaving an imprint on your mind.

Those moments you didn’t even realize you were making memories.

Many of us have a tendency to be very serious about sports and while it’s good to have focus and dedication, you have to remember you are doing sports to have fun too. And months and years of your life are passing and when you look back on them you are going to want to know you made some memories not just heights.

The next thing I can say about vault is that the vault family is amazing. One thing that often struck me was how you would show up at a vault pit and it was like a portal to a different dimension.

Coaches and athletes were smiling and laughing. It didn’t matter what school you were from someone was always there to help you. You would be chatting with your competition like old friends, because you really were. I don’t remember where most of my own team was at meets, because I was with “Team Vault” where your jersey rarely mattered. It wasn’t just vault people either, any person who stepped into that world was on your team.

This is just one example of how again we weren’t just doing an event, we were building a family.

When I was diagnosed with Lyme I was a few weeks into my first college year of pole vaulting at Eastern Oregon University. I was always tired, my stomach hurt, I struggled to breathe when running, and my hips hurt so much from vaulting I had burn marks on me from falling asleep on my heating pad.

By the end of the term I had to stop, move home, and get treatment for Lyme.

The fact that I was even diagnosed within a year of becoming Ill makes me one of the lucky ones. The doctors ran four Lyme tests on me. Three of them speciality labs done by private labs focused on tick borne illness. For reference IgenX labs, Armin labs,and DNA connections are what was done on me, and are generally considered to be accurate.

Lyme disease is known as “the great imitator” as it can frequently mimic conditions such as Fibromyalgia , Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and more.

You may have heard of some celebrities who have come out in the past few years such as Yolanda Hadid, Avril Lavigne, and Justin Bieber who have all battled lyme and seen its impact on one’s life.

When I faced this crossroad of not being able to mix pole vaulting and Lyme disease together anymore, I

was so worried about disappointing my college coaches and I was scared to be stopping something that had shaped my life and given me so many friends. I worried I would lose those friendships or lose who I was.

I didn’t need to worry though because nearly every wonderful track person, athlete, coach, anyone I had become friends with over those years, college coaches included - they are all still in my life now.

I was absolutely blown away that these people who loved and cared about track and vault so much- they cared even more about the lives of the athletes they met, than whether they cleared bars.

Remember that when you look around you at your next local track meet this spring.

For Lyme patients getting diagnosed is just the first step. The next is finding what is called “A Lyme Literate Physician” to treat you, especially in cases of chronic Lyme. And that’s a bigger challenge than you may think. But let’s go back to talking about the challenges pole vault presents first.

I want to take a minute to talk about the physical demand of pole vaulting. No matter how healthy you are, vaulting is a very taxing event to be doing. Anyone who has watched the event could see that.

On the one hand, athletes are out there building up strength and cardio, you’re stretching, and you’re doing so many healthy things for your body. On top of that you’re likely eating healthy and staying hydrated. So, there’s a lot of great benefits to your health.

On the other hand, you are constantly pushing your body to the limit and as athletes we often push through things or ignore the body’s first warning signs of problems.

Not to mention athletes are often working outside where many infections and illness can breed. You can just as easily get a tick bite hanging around the vault pits as you can hiking in the forest. Not to mention I think every vaulter has vaulted on old vault pits that can be a breeding ground for fungus and bacteria. Especially mold exposure.

I’ve often wondered at times if I helped or hindered my health by being a competitive pole vaulter. Lyme disease is a funny bacteria. You can contract it from a tick bite and not know for years, as it can burry and hide itself in your body. We think I may have gotten it as young as 2 years old. What happens is that a stressful event for the body is often what brings the infection out of hiding and lowers your body’s immune defenses at the same time.

Years before lyme disease was diagnosed I suffered from adrenal fatigue. The doctor told me I’d never be able to live a life and handle the same amount of stress as a healthy person. My body didn’t know how to properly respond to any stress, good or bad. I was highly encouraged to keep my stress at a minimum.

I tried to. But at the same time as an athlete I did press my body harder than I probably should have.Years later around the time I was finally

being tested for Lyme another doctor told me that if I didn’t stop pushing so hard my adrenal function was going to be past the point of recovery.

You’ve heard of steroids, right? Hydrocortisone is a very common steroid. It is also a synthetic form cortisol which is a hormone produced by the adrenals. Cortisol is necessary for life. A healthy body will make all the cortisol you need and will release the right amounts into the body at the right times of day.

But your adrenals can only handle so much while continuing to produce the right amount of cortisol at the right times. This is really important for athletes especially as cortisol is vital for training and competing. And everyone’s cortisol levels are different. This is partially why athletes limits vary and why coaches need to be aware that every individual is unique.

What I want others to gain from what I’m sharing is that as athletes I really want to promote making sure you are listening to your body’s needs and not ignoring warning signs from it.

It’s a lot easier to sustain a taxing event for a longer period of time if you take time to recover and listen to your body.

I want to share one thing I wish I had done differently and I hope others will learn from it.

Don’t take time for granted. As a high schooler I was sure I had all the time in the world in the present and the future. Imagine the defeat I felt when I saw that wasn’t true. Time isn’t guaranteed. Lyme taught me that.

So now you’ve read what goes through my head when I wonder “was it worth it?” It was a blast, no doubt about it, but was it worth it?

In the end it really comes down to the people and the friendships forged by track and field.

And when I consider that, it overrules any doubts.

So while I certainly wish I had paid more attention to my health, my answer is best summed up in the song “Time of your Life” by Green Day which says “ for what it’s worth it was worth all the while- it’s something unpredictable but in the end is right, I hope you had the time of your life”.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and I wear green to spread awareness of the battle myself and so many others I’ve met face against Lyme disease. But I also am reminded that I’m not alone in this fight because I’ve got a group of track and field and pole vault family that would never leave someone to fight alone. And If your out there on the track this spring I want you to remember you have that same family too.

This article is dedicated duly to my fellow Chronic Lyme Warriors who I encourage to never give up and to always hope for a better tomorrow and to the track world and coaches and athletes who never give up on their family and continue to have hope for me even on days when I’m running low on it.

“It’s something unpredictable but in the end is right”

During high school, Abbey Hope was a decorated athlete on the Oregon coast, but Lyme disease ender her pole-vault career and made her change much in her life.

Kathy Maureen (Davis) Head

May

We are sad to announce the passing of Kathy Head, 76, of North Bend. Kathy was born in Albany, Oregon to the parents of John and Kay Davis. She attended Oregon College of Education (OCE) where she majored in Music Education. She later moved to Coquille, where she was a longtime resident and active member of the community. Kathy was involved in fundraising for the March of Dimes and was a member of the First Christian Church. Kathy worked as a legal secretary, playground aide at Lincoln Elementary School, and as a receptionist for Falcon Cable. Kathy is survived by her brother, John Davis (Sally Celatka); children, Kerrie Phillips, Chuck (Jennifer) Phillips, Lori (Randy) Bennett, and Michelle (Steve) Lucero; grandchildren; Jake Lucero, Cameron Lucero, Brody Lucero, Nicklas Phillips, Kelli Bennett, Gavin Bennett, Ashley Cheser and Drew Culver; and one great grandson, Ryder Cheser.

Obituaries

Richard Loyal Harrison

April 19, 1947 – January 16, 2023

Richard Loyal Harrison began his next great adventure on January 16, 2023 surrounded by his family. Richard was born in North Bend, Oregon on April 19, 1947 to parents, Raymond Albert Harrison and Wilma Hazel Faulkner. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1966 and attended Oregon Technical Institute.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William “Bill” Head; and her parents, John and Kay Davis.

To honor Kathy’s life, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Coquille Christian Community Church, 625 E. 10th Street in Coquille. All are invited to attend.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Mary Ruthe Meyer

July 1, 1933 – May 19, 2023

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m, Friday, June 2, 2023 at the IOOF Cemetery in Bandon for longtime resident, Mary Ruthe Meyer, who died May 19, 2023 in Bandon at the age of 89.

Mary was born July 1, 1933 in Cuba, Illinois, the daughter of Orval and Ethel Krider Stufflebeam. She was raised as a youth in Illinois then her family moved to Albany, Oregon when she was a child. She attended schools in Albany. She worked as a waitress and that is where she met Lowell Meyer. They married July 3, 1958.

They moved to Bandon in 1961 on McTimmons Lane and then to the family cranberry

farm in 1967 where she raised three children, Jake, John and Christine; and worked the farm with her family.

In 1967, he married his high school sweetheart, Dianne Fischer. Always a person to be on the move, his adventures began. Travels took them to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Canada with Dianne. He traveled to Peru, with his son and to Greece with a friend. He traveled twice across

country; once in a Volkswagen bus with Dianne and once with his whole family including two parakeets, a cat and a dog pulling a travel trailer for nine months. One adventure took them to Saskatchewan on the border of the Northwest Territories on a 3-day canoe trip on Amish Lake. Other adventures took him on numerous motorcycle trips around the Northwest. Richard held a variety of jobs: millworker, water truck driver for a logging company, driving taxi, orderly in a surgical ward, custodian in a school. He was a farmer and grew and sold marijuana before it was legal. In Florida, he was an elephant tender

for Barnum and Bailey Circus Theme Park. He worked as an intake counselor at Steppingstone Lodge, Eugene. His most important job was helping to raise two children and two grandchildren. Hobbies included singing in the Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus in Coos Bay and Cascade Chorus in Eugene, cars, traveling and collecting. He will be remembered for his deep love and loyalty to his family, dry sense of humor, and his legacy of adventure.

He is survived by his partner, Carol Watt; Dianne Harrison, his oldest and dearest friend and mother of his children; children, Jennifer Rae Harrison and Travis

Arlan

Alice was born May 12, 1935, in Newport, Oregon. She passed away on May 13, 2023 in North Bend, Oregon. Alice was one of four siblings: Lydia Bauman, Dan Richardson, Christina Dawkins and Alice, who was the last to go home to the Lord.

Alice and Jerald Grove were married in 1953. They welcomed six children into their family: Ellen in 1953,

Chuck in 1955, Vella in 1956, Tom in 1957, Lori in 1958 and last, but not least, Sharon in 1959. One right after the other, for 6 years. They owned businesses and the whole family worked in the hotel, and the restaurants.

When Jerald passed away, Alice married Wes Sanders. Wes passed away in 2015. In 2022 she and Leonard Cox were united at Faith Lu-

theran in North Bend.

Alice had MANY grandchildren and was so happy to see each and every one of them. She loved them deeply.

Alice’s service was held May 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at King’s Chapel, 65 West Grant Street, Lebanon, Oregon. You can stream KCLebanon on Facebook or You Tube.

Michael J. Goll

A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael J. Goll, 66, of North Bend who died May 24, 2023 in Medford, will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 2250 16th St. North Bend. A recitation of the Rosary will precede the Mass at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

She loved her family, friends and her church family. She enjoyed picking blueberries and was a great wife and mother.

She is survived by her two sons, Jake and Monique Meyer and John Meyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lowell; daughter, Christine Groh; and brother, Raymond.

Friends may offer condolences online at westrumfuneralservice. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Kassandra Michele (Kindel) Spinella, 43, of Coos Bay passed away February 19, 2023 in Coos Bay.

Luke E. Brill, 50, of North Bend, passed away on May 18, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayarefunerals.com

Sandra E. Hamrick, 60, of Coos Bay, passed away May 18, 2023 at Battle Ground, WA. Arrangements pending under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Mary Ruthe Meyer, 89, of Bandon, died May 19, 2023 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

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Eddiena Lee Cameron, 71, of North Bend, passed away on May 19, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayarefunerals. com

Joan H. Corcoran, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away May 20, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

James I. Henson III, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away May 20, 2023 at Bandon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Norma Jean Kern, 76, of Coos Bay, passed away on May 20, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. www.coosbayarefunerals.com

Ronald Dean Ebert, 81, of Coos Bay, passed away May 21, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayarefunerals.com

Karl Drops, 84, of Eugene, passed away on May 22, 2023 in Eugene. Arrangements are under the care of Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service.

Ronny D. Metcalf, 79, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away May 22, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Rachel Lee James, 64, of North Bend, passed away on May 24, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayarefunerals.com

Harrison; grandchildren, Jared Deloyal Harrison and his partner, Lily Parmenter and Leah Paige Harrison; nephew, Jesse Williamson. Remembrances may be sent to Harrison 1808 Cottonwood, Coos Bay, 97420

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Legal Notices

American Towers LLC is proposing to expand the compound by 10’ by 22’ and includes an assessment area of 30 feet in all directions from the proposed expansion area and the perimeter of the existing equipment compound at 62078 Olive Barber Road, Coos Bay, Coos County, OR 97420, 43.31676, -124.19762, TID 525407.

American Towers LLC seeks comments from all interested persons on any potential significant impact the proposed action could have on the quality of the human environment pursuant to 47 C.F.R. Section 1.1307, including potential impacts to historic or cultural resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Interested persons may comment or raise concerns about the proposed action by submitting an e-mail to enviro.services@ americantower.com. Paper comments can be sent to: American Towers LLC, Attn: Environmental Compliance, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801. Requests or comments should be limited to environmental and historic/cultural resource impact concerns and must be received on or before 7/2/2023. This invitation to comment is separate from any local planning/zoning process that may apply to this project.

Published on June 2 and 6, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID: 367781)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of AGNES ANN LANDLES, Deceased. Case No. 23PB04112 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Sandra D. Hull has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them , with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o

Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative,

Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published June 2, 2023.

Published: June 2, 9 and 16, 2023

The World & ONPA (ID:364775)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of DEREK RAY ELLIS, Deceased. Case No. 23PB04422

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that DANNY ELLIS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them , with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o

Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published June 2, 2023.

Published: June 2, 9 and 16, 2023

The World & ONPA (ID:364683)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY

In the Matter of the Estate of GEORGE B. CASE Deceased, Case No. 23PB04032

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Vivian Thompson has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published:

May 19th 2023

Vivian Thompson

Personal Representative

P.O. Box 2621 Taos, NM 87571 (575) 770-0488

Published on May 19, 26 and June 2, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:363847)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On June 12th, 2023, 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: 511 9TH AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420. The court case number is 22CV27211, where NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT A EDWARDS AKA ROBERT ALAN EDWARDS AKA ROBERT EDWARDS, JULIE SIMER, STATE OF OREGON, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY 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 more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/

Published on May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:363373)

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF BANDON \uc1\ u10

EDISON AVENUE

PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

Sealed bids for the construction of the Edison Avenue Pedestrian Improvements for the City of Bandon (Owner) will be received by 2:00 pm PDT June 22, 2023

A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. \uc1\u10

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership (541) 269-0732. Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com, QuestCDN Project No. 8541536. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through QuestCDN. Prospective bidders must be on the QuestCDN planholders list for bids to be accepted and receipt of Addenda. Bidders must prequalify five (5) days prior to the bid opening with the Owner. \uc1\u10 The project consists of: Construct approximately 678 lineal feet of new curb and gutter, approximately 4,596 square feet of concrete sidewalk, approximately 176 square feet of concrete driveway, and two (2) access ramps. Construct approximately 392 lineal feet of new 12-inch storm drain, two (2) curb inlet catch basins (type CG3), and one (1) catch basin (Type G2). Other work includes archeological monitoring, demolition work, aggregate base, asphalt concrete pavement, guardrail, installation of pavement markings, striping, traffic control, and landscaping. |Bids not fully completed in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders will not be considered. A Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid is required. Per

ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid

Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. \uc1\u10 All bidders must be equal opportunity employers, provide proof of an employee drug testing program, be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and comply with all state and federal laws. \uc1\u10

A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. \uc1\u10

Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid, and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid. \uc1\u10 Contractors and all subcontractors shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in accordance with state law and regulations. \uc1\ u10 No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner. \uc1\u10

Dated this 23rd day of May 2023. \uc1\u10

Owner: City of Bandon \ uc1\u10

By: Dan Chandler Title: City Manager \uc1\u10

Published on June 2 and 3, 2023\uc1\u10 The World and ONPA (ID:364779)

IN THE CIRCUIT

COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the Matter of the Estate of:

PETER RILEY PARKINSON, Decedent. Case No.: 23PB04153

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Christopher Parkinson has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 2nd day of June, 2023.

Published on June 2, 9 and 16, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:364699)

Legal Notice

EZ MINI STORE 1293 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 will be selling the following Storage Units at Public Auction, June 13, 2023 at 10:00am for NonPayment & Other Fees: Thomas Hanks, Unit#63

Published on May 26 and June 2, 2023

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN MICHAEL RUTHERFORD SR., Deceased. Case No. 23PB03866

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOHN RUTHERFORD II has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of JOHN MICHAEL RUTHERFORD SR. are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 87799 Holly Lane, Bandon, OR 97411, or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on May 12th, 2023.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative:

John Rutherford II 87799 Holly Lane Bandon, OR 97411

Telephone: 541.260.3462

Lawyer for Personal

Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Corrigall & McClintock P.O. Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com

Published on May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:363450)

Public Auction

The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420

541-888-5521

The following unit will be sold at Public Auction

Starting June 13, 2023, at 9:00 am

Ending June 20, 2023, at 9:00 am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction

Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility office.

All bidding will take place

ONLINE at bid13.com

Unit #701 Shawn Crofut

Published: May 30 and June 2, 2023

The World & ONPA (ID:364088)

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On June 12th, 2023, 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: 165 N. 15th Street, Lakeside, OR 97449. The court case number is 22CV22720, where MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is plaintiff, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RAYMOND D BENTLEY AKA RAYMOND BENTLEY AKA RAY D BENTLEY AKA RAY BENTLEY; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF OREGON, OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY 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 more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/

Published on May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:362998)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of: RICHARD E. OLSON Deceased. Case No. 23PB02991

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Ryan Olson has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 600, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Karen L. Costello.

Dated and first published on May 19, 2023.

/s/ Karen L. Costello

Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391

Attorney for Personal Representative

PERSONAL REPRESEN-

TATIVE:

Ryan Olson 94681 Bob Geaney Lane Coquille, OR 97423 Telephone: (541) 310-9095

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, PC 895 Commercial Avenue P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 808-0284

Email: kcostello@kcostellolaw.com

Published on May 19, 26 and June 2, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:363620)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM H. McCARTHY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB04136

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

DATED and first published this 19th day of May, 2023.

Sally I. McCarthy

Personal Representative

Published on May 19, 26 and June 2, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:363885)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of SYLVIA JEAN HALE, Deceased. Case No. 23PB04111

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Marie A. Hale has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them , with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the 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 courtProbate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published May 19, 2023.

Published: May 19, May 26 and June 2, 2023 The World & ONPA (ID:363810)

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Jeffrey M. Geier and Jessica G. Geier, as tenants by the entirety, as grantor, to UPF Washington, Incorporated, as trustee, in favor of Banner Bank as beneficiary, dated October 16, 2018, and recorded on October 18, 2018, as Recording No. 2018-10043, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon. The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: Lots 19, 20, and the West 12 feet of Lot 18, Block 13, Coos Bay Plat C, Coos County, Oregon.

There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Arrearage in the sum of $7,647.94 as of March 10, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $74,706.91 as of March 10, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on August 1, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: West Front Entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the abovedescribed Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the 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 ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

The NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, attached hereto as Exhibit\~

A, is incorporated herein by reference. [Exhibit A, NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS, is not published pursuant to ORS 86.774(2)(b).]

THIS COMMUNICATION IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT.

ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. UNLESS YOU NOTIFY US WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS NOTICE THAT YOU DISPUTE THE VALIDITY OF THE DEBT, OR ANY PORTION OF IT, WE WILL ASSUME THE DEBT IS VALID.

IF YOU NOTIFY US, IN WRITING, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE THAT YOU DO DISPUTE THE DEBT OR ANY PORTION

OF IT, WE WILL PROVIDE VERIFICATION BY MAILING YOU A COPY OF THE RECORDS. IF YOU SO REQUEST, IN WRITING, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE, WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR IF DIFFERENT FROM THE CURRENT CREDITOR

DATED: March 10, 2023.

/s/ Eleanor A. DuBay

Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755

Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236

Publishes on May 26, June 2, 9 and 16, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:364197)

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS PROBATE NO. 23PB02990

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that I, MORGAN TYLER, have been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of BILL HAROLD HARTER, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County and all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative at the office of the Personal Representative’s attorneys, Hornecker Cowling LLP, Attn: Shane\~ J.\~ Antholz, 14\~ N. Central Avenue, Suite 104, Medford, Oregon 97501, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding are advised that additional information may be obtained from the court records, the Personal Representative, or her attorneys.

DATED and first published May 19th, 2023.

MORGAN TYLER

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Published on May 19, 26 and June 2, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:363852)

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 163963

APN: 7761600 Reference is made to that certain deed made by John C. Anderson and Alta M. Anderson, As Tenants by the Entirety as Grantor to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Prime Choice Funding, Inc. as Beneficiary, dated 03/02/2020, recorded 03/12/2020, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2020-02663 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Lot 5, Barnes Estates Final Subdivision Plat, Coos County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 52031 Sturtevant Road, Bandon, OR 97411

The current beneficiary is Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 01/09/2023 as Inst No. 2023-00159 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee 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: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 08/01/2022 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit:

Principal balance of:

$300,516.57; 2. Interest through 04/30/2023 in the amount of: $ 8,101.09 3.

Late Charges in the Amount of: $ 323.75 4. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $ 1,463.62 5. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.2500000% per annum 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 deed of trust. The principal sum of $300,516.57 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.2500000% per annum from 07/01/2022 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 deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 09/07/2023 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance to the Coos County Courthouse located at 250 N. Baxter St., Coquille, OR 97423, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to

Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL

TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 09/07/2023 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this

property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TO-MONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’slength transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE

EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT

You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord.

ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice.

OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800452-8260 Website: http:// www.oregonlawhelp.org

NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated:05/04/2023 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC

By: Jason L. Cotton, OSB #223275 Eric A. Marshack, OSB #050166 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC 650 NE Holladay Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: 1 (971) 270-1233 1 (619) 465-8200 A-4783782

Published on June 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2023 The World and ONPA (ID:364460)

Marshfield Sun Printing Museum Open This Summer

Why do we call capital letters “upper case” and the other letters “lower case”? Why do we call it “typing”?

Find the answer to these and much more any Thursday through Saturday summer afternoon when you visit The Marshfield Sun Printing

Museum on Coos Bay’s historic waterfront. The Sun’s original— and now historic—printing presses and other fascinating equipment can be viewed up close as skilled volunteers interpret and demonstrate how they work. Printing Museum volunteers also

answer questions about the museum’s exhibits on printing and office technology, as well as on the life of the Sun’s founder, Jesse Luce.

Combine a visit to the Marshfield Sun with a visit to the nearby Coos History Museum for a jam-packed afternoon of

SMART Reading receives grant from North Bend

The SMART Reading program was recently awarded a $750 grant for community services. The SMART Reading South Coast Area program is a children’s literacy non-profit that raises funds and supports SMART Reading from Reedsport to Brookings, including at Hillcrest and North Bay elementary schools. The North Bend City Council annually awards limited funds via grants to community groups and projects. This is done in connection with North Bend’s budget process, and the funds are, in essence, state funds the City receives as its portion of the Oregon revenue sharing to cities. Part of the Council’s criteria in considering grant

applications is whether a particular community group or project helps cut the need for public assistance or aids one of our municipal departments.

The North Bend City Council annually awards limited funds via grants to community groups and projects. This is done in connection with North Bend’s budget process. The funds are, in essence, state funds the City receives as its portion of the Oregon revenue sharing to cities. Part of the Council’s criteria in considering grant applications is whether a particular community group or project helps cut the need for public assistance or aids one of our municipal departments.

interesting local history. The Marshfield Sun Printing Museum is a unique printing museum located in that building at the north end of Front Street on Coos Bay’s historic waterfront. The unusually shaped building was built as the home for the Marshfield

Sun newspaper and print shop in 1911. The Marshfield Sun was a working newspaper office and print shop from 1891 to 1944—and is today essentially as it was left in 1944, with additional exhibits on the walls and upstairs.

The Marshfield Sun

Printing Museum’s regular summer hours begin the day after Memorial Day and go through Labor Day: 1 – 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free, although donations are encouraged.

Guest Column Opinion

Money for Nothing

Over the next five weeks, the Oregon legislature will decide whether to make a down payment of $1 billion to replace the I-5 Interstate Bridge connecting Portland with Vancouver, WA. The total cost of the bridge is unknown, but is estimated to be at least $6 billion.

The legislature should reject this request. There is no immediate need to replace the Interstate Bridge. It has decades of useful life remaining. The much bigger need is to accommodate growth by adding two new bridgesone upstream from the Glen Jackson I-205 Bridge, and one downstream from the I-5 Interstate Bridge. The new crossings would eliminate most congestion on the existing bridges, while providing essential redundancy in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.

We especially need a new Columbia River bridge with a direct connection to Highway 26 near Hillsboro. Not only would this reduce the total amount of driving for thousands of motorists, it would provide much-needed congestion relief at three current bottlenecks: the Sylvan hills tunnels on HW 26, the Fremont Bridge, and I-5 in North Portland.

Planning for a new Interstate Bridge began under Gov. Kitzhaber in 1997, and 25 years later we have nothing to show for it. We should stop fighting the last war. The region needs several new Columbia River crossings, not a single replacement bridge.

John A. Charles, Jr. is President and CEO of Cascade Policy Institute, Oregon’s free market public policy research organization.

Guest Column A Word, Please:

Two forms to choose from

By JUNE CASAGRANDE

We’ve all been there: You’re about to write or say a word when you realize there are two forms and you don’t know which is correct. One of them is shorter, like dissociate, the other seems more logical, like disassociate.

Maybe you’re struggling to choose between preventive and preventative. Or recur vs. reoccur, dissemble vs. disassemble, mischievous vs. mischievious, flammable vs. inflammable, comment vs. commentate. Which do you choose? And how do you know?

Sometimes in language there’s a blanket solution, like “The one that sounds best is probably best.” But with these word pairs, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. The only way to be sure is to look them up.

Here are some word pairs you can only navigate with a dictionary. Disassociate/dissociate. I’ve never been comfortable with either of these words. They both sound a little wrong to me. So I usually find a workaround, like “avoid” or “not associate with” or “sever ties with.” Now that I’ve finally looked them up, I can see that all my mental gymnastics were unnecessary: dissociate and disassociate are synonyms, according to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, which argues that playing favorites here is silly: “Dissociate is recommended by a number of commentators on the basis that it is shorter, which it is by a grand total of two letters — not the firmest ground for an endorsement. Both words are in current

Fool in the World

By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

A policeman ran over to the body. There was no response. The grizzled old man who had collapsed on a New York City sidewalk was gone. A scrapbook with “The Luckiest Fool In The World” printed on the cover was clutched under one arm.

The man who died that October afternoon in 1952 was unlike other street people. This one had once been a national celebrity. This one had launched a fad that defined a decade. And this one truly was, in his own words, “the luckiest fool in the world.” Listen to his story, and you’ll understand why.

Life started on a hard note for Aloysius Anthony Kelly. Born in a Hell’s Kitchen tenement in 1893, his father died before his arrival; his mother died in childbirth. He ran off to sea at age 13, changed his name to Alvin, and held a string of jobs. Steelworker, church steeple repairman, boxer, movie stuntman. He served in the Navy during World War I and even got his pilot’s license.

understanding, flagpole sitting was the biggest fad of them all.

And Shipwreck Kelly was the biggest star of all the sitters. He rocketed to fame thanks to sensational newspaper coverage of the new craze. Everyone, it seemed, suddenly wanted in on the act. Teenagers, old people, and even a betrothed couple who said “I Do” atop a flagpole. But Shipwreck was the gold standard against which all challengers were measured.

So, just what did he do hour after hour while hundreds (and often thousands) of people ogled him? “Drank coffee and smoked cigarettes mostly,” he said. He claimed he learned to sleep by sticking his thumbs in bowling-ball-size finger holes cut into the flagpole shaft; if he moved too much while dozing, a stinging sensation made him right his body without waking up.

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had more serious things to concern themselves with than wondering how long some daredevil could stay overhead.

The gig was up for Shipwreck Kelly. He estimated he’d logged 20,613 hours on flagpoles, including 210 in sub-freezing temperatures and an additional 1,400 in rain. He had paid the bills throughout the ’20s by charging admission to the best views of his sits and making celebrity endorsements.

But it was all gone as quickly as it had arrived. When he tried a comeback in 1935, he was arrested as a public nuisance.

good use, but disassociate is used more often in the U.S.”

Disassemble/dissemble. If English were logical, disassemble/ dissemble would work just like dissociate/ disassociate. But it’s not, so these words have two completely different meanings. To disassemble means to take something apart — to do the opposite of assembling it. But to dissemble means to lie or otherwise misrepresent something. They’re not interchangeable.

Mischievous/mischievious. Size-wise, the difference between these two words is negligible — just one tiny, unobtrusive little “i.” But in every other regard, the difference is huge: Mischievious, with that extra “i,” isn’t a legitimate word in Merriam’s dictionary. When you want to say someone is full of mischief, the only correct choice is “mischievous.” And when you say it out loud, it should contain three syllables, not four, which is considered a nonstandard pronunciation. Recur/reoccur: Recur means to happen again. So does reoccur, which we get from adding “occur,” meaning to happen, to the prefix “re,” meaning again. So to say something happens again, you can either use “recur,” which is already listed in dictionaries, or slap a prefix and a word together to get “reoccur.” Both are legitimate, but there’s a subtle difference in how they’re used. “‘Reoccur’ and ‘reoccurrence’ are the more basic words; they simply tell you that something happened again,” writes Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage. “‘Recur’ and especially

‘recurrence’ can suggest a periodic or frequent repetition, as well as the simpler notion.”

Comment/commentate: This one surprised me. I assumed “commentate” was an illegitimate word people made up when they want to say what commentators do but feel that “comment” sounds too generic. After all, anyone can comment, but only commentators commentate. I assumed people were assuming this. And you know what happens when we assume. Here’s the dictionary entry that proves I was wrong and that “commentate” is actually legit: “commentate: verb. To give commentary on.”

Preventive/preventative. Both these words are acceptable, but the shorter form is strongly preferred in the publishing world. If you want your writing to carry the gravitas of professional journalism, stick with “preventive.”

Flammable/inflammable. Famously, these two seemingly opposite words are actually synonyms. But if combustible means the opposite of incombustible, then why does “inflammable” mean the same thing as “flammable”?

“Inflammable” doesn’t use the prefix “in” to mean “not” the way “incombustible” does. Instead, “inflammable” comes from Latin inflammare ("to inflame"), with its “in” meaning “in” or “into” so the whole word means “into flames.”

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

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Along the way, he picked up the nickname “Shipwreck Kelly.” He claimed it stemmed from surviving 32 disasters at sea, including the sinking of the Titanic. (That ship’s roster shows three survivors named Kelly; all were women.) Then something happened in 1924 that changed Shipwreck’s life forever.

Some said he did it on a dare from a friend; others said it was because he was broke and needed cash. Maybe it was a combination of both. Whatever the reason, Shipwreck climbed to the top of a flagpole outside a Philadelphia department store and sat there. A crowd quickly gathered, staring up in fascination.

It was a stunt to publicize a new movie. During the 13 hours and 13 minutes, Shipwreck sat atop the pole; a fad was born. Overnight, folks began searching for flagpoles to climb. Remember, this was the Roaring ’20s when crazy stunts such as marathon dances and swallowing goldfish were wildly popular. For some reason that surpasses

Food was sent up on a pulley. Shipwreck told reporters he took a “sailors bath” by rubbing a damp sponge over the essential areas. (There’s no word on how he tended to his more private bodily functions.)

The crowds kept watching, Shipwreck kept pushing the envelope with longer stints at the top, and newspapers covered them in breathtaking detail. He stayed on a St. Louis pole in 1926 for seven days, one hour — a record. He shattered it the next year with a 12-day sit.

By 1929, the bizarre trend had turned into a contest. He bested rivals in Baltimore with a 23-day sit-athon that Cosmopolitan Magazine called “competitive imbecility.”

Shipwreck’s crowning moment of glory came in 1930 when he sat on a pole 225 feet above Atlantic City’s Steel Pier for an incredible 49 days and one hour. Huge crowds showed up daily to stare in wonder. It was big news from coast to coast.

All good things must come to an end, and so it was for flagpole sitting. The fad fell out of favor with the Great Depression’s arrival. With too few jobs and not enough food on the table, Americans

He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II, clinging to his hope of a flagpole-sitting revival.

Shipwreck made one last attempt to regain the limelight outside a club in Texas in October 1952 but had to climb down after suffering two heart attacks. The club’s owners refused to let him go back up for a third try. At age 59, he was just too old.

Shipwreck Kelly was on welfare when he collapsed and died on that New York City sidewalk just one week later. At his side was his beloved scrapbook filled with glowing newspaper accounts of his exploits. When authorities later went to the little rented room where he had lived, they found his tackles, ropes and grips all packed up. Until the very end, the Luckiest Fool in the World had been ready to make the one last climb that never came his way.

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.

Guest Column

Coos County Fair & Rodeo update

By Gary HaGa Board

member

Our new Ticket Sales Launch Page is up and running. Check us out at COOS-COUNTY-FAIR. NWDS.MEDIA Tickets for Admission, Parking, Unlimited Ride Bracelets and Concerts are available online now. ALL PRE-SALE TICKETS are being SOLD ONLINE ONLY, don't worry though, CASH SALES will be available in person at the ticket booths during Fair week! Get 10% off all online Ticket Purchases until July 10. Our concert lineup has officially been released. Friday night will feature Billy Dean and Wade Hayes. Saturday night welcomes Lonestar. Gates open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. As a bonus this year, you receive free fair admission with the purchase of your concert tickets. So get your tickets today before they are all gone. The rodeo will begin one hour earlier than in

the past so that concert goers can get to their seats before 9 p.m. New this year at the rodeo will be bronc riding and wild cow milking, and of course the bull riding, barrel racing and steer roping will continue to bring in the crowds along with the pig scramble.

Tuesday is free entry day at the fair for all to view the exhibits. The carnival rides will open on Wednesday.

This year’s updates to the Main Arena are in progress and will be completed just in time for Fair 2023. The new bleachers have arrived and are being installed, these will provide seating for up to 700 more people. As soon as the ground dries out a bit more we will be able to install the new bucking chutes and new light poles. Improvements going on at the Morrow Arena consist of new bleachers and new panels around the entire arena. And as a huge bonus, we have a very generous donor

and grant money that will fund new roofs on the two 4H barns.

There are a lot of projects and maintenance to be worked on before fair time. Painting, weed eating, mowing and working up the planter boxes and rose garden. Volunteers are always needed. You can call the fair office for more information 541396-2200.

We also have several paid positions for the season that we need good quality workers for, so if you are up for a little summer fun at the fair, please give us a call today.

There are several other major projects we hope to work on in the future: a roof for the museum, a ceiling in the Clarno building, a food pavilion and covering the Main Arena for year round use. If you are interested in donating to any of these projects, please contact Gary Haga at 541-294-0371.

Looking forward to seeing you all at the 2023 Coos County Fair & Rodeo!! July 25-29.

Although we know there were several hospitals in Bandon before the Fire of 1936, including Emergency Hospital on Alabama Avenue and Leep Hospital on Garfield, this week I am going to talk about the three hospital buildings which served the people of Bandon after the Fire, and continue to do so today.

The first picture is what was left of the old Leep Memorial Hospital (where I was born in 1939), which operated for nearly 20 years before it closed in 1955 because there were not enough registered nurses available to keep it open 24 hours a day. It had opened in late March of 1937, equipped with eight beds, a modern operating room, a large sterilizer and "everything necessary to give adequate hospital service for this community."

At that time there were two hospital boards: one which served the Leep Memorial Hospital and the other for the newly formed Southern Coos Health District.

Unfortunately, a group of farmers and ranchers from east of town did not want to be part of the hospital taxing district, and the issue was tied up in court for over a year before construction on a new hospital could finally begin. During those years, locals often utilized Mast Hospital in Myrtle Point or the hospital in Coquille for birthing centers.

Originally this building was part of the Red Cross headquarters complex that sprang up after the Fire, and was donated to the hospital district when it became clear there was an urgent need for a hospital. It was located at 350 First Street SE, behind what is now The Wheelhouse and Crowsnest (earlier Bandon Plumbing and Bandon Fisheries), on a lot that has remained vacant since this building was condemned by the City Council (of which I was a member) and torn down in 1980. The photo was taken from the back (south side of the building). The property, which is across from the boat basin and is owned by Kirk Day, was recently cleared of brush. Not sure what he has in mind for the property, but since it has been vacant for 42 years, it is a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Old Town.

Hospitals after the Fire

Even though the first "new" hospital opened in 1960 (second picture) on the hill along Ocean Drive overlooking the Coquille River and the lighthouse, the old hospital remained on First Street, with various uses including office space and at the time of the condemnation it was owned by a blind man named Lee Roberts.

After several public hearings, and a tearful plea by Roberts to allow him to continue owning the building, which at that time had no heat or electricity, the council allowed him to move a trailer onto the property and he proceeded to tear down the old hospital building.

And now back to the court battle which delayed the opening of the "new" hospital which overlooked the lighthouse and the river. The front page of the Sept. 26, 1957, Western World carries the headline: "Hospital District Upheld by Court."

"The long-awaited decision, in effect, said 'No' to every point which the plaintiffs alleged was grounds for declaring the Hospital District 'null and void.'

"The suit, filed in July 1956, for Ray Waterman, Ray Bates, Willis Van Leuven, Edith Van Leuven, Leland R. Smith and O.L. Yager, as plaintiffs, had succeeded in blocking for more than a year the selling of bonds and other steps toward construction of a new hospital at Bandon, for which the bonds were voted by the people and federal funds were later promised."

In court, as defendants, were members of the Hospital District directors, including Carl Lorenz, Nyna C. Miller, Theresa Devereux, John Fetterman and James C. "Chet" Raines, represented by Myron D. Spady, attorney for the district.

The third photo, which I took from the air some years ago, shows the current Southern Coos Hospital complex, which opened around 2000 at the east end of 11th Street and has been enlarged, with the addition of a clinic, west of the hospital, since this photo was taken.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the voters of the City of Bandon for their overwhelming support of the city's three ballot measures which increased rates for water, sewer and electric. The sewer

issue was approved 635 to 349; the water was okayed 637 to 347, and the electric measure passed by a vote of 604 to 381.

I honestly believe the people understand the frustration felt by elected officials, who have been unable to set the electric rates because of an initiative petition approved 20 years ago. And the very real possibility that the city might be forced to sell its utilities, which would remove all ratesetting limitations, and local control.

There were two contested school board seats, with Martha Lane defeating Farrell Fox 954 to 539, and incumbent Greg Looney defeating Scott Brewster 1,028 to 326. Incumbents A.J. Kimball and Anthony Zunino were running unopposed.

For the LangloisPort Orford school board, Angel Ashdown defeated Linda Bono 35 to 29, and Judy Mills beat Jason Tilley 45 to 24.

A Bandon man, Mike Claassen, defeated Garrett Sherrill 51.42 percent to 48.26 percent for a position five on the Coos County Area Transportation District board of directors.

The Cranberry Court was recently announced, and includes two young women from Bandon High School and a young man from Pacific High School.

The court members are Rachel Eickhoff, daughter of Linda Eickhoff, who is employed by the City of Bandon; Nyah Dimitruk, daughter of Miyuki Nohara, owner of Bandon Art Gallery in the Continuum Center building in Old Town, and Bryce Dimitruk; and Marlin McCutcheon, son of Dave and Vilma McCutcheon of Port Orford.

The Cranberry Festival will be held in City Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10.

People are reminded of two upcoming events, including Alive After Five, sponsored by the Greater Bandon Association, set for Friday, May 26, from 5 to 7, with $10 wine glasses available for purchase at 5 p.m. at the picnic shelter on the Boardwalk. Another wine walk is scheduled for June 16.

The Chamber is sponsoring the first of its First Saturday Bandon Art Walks on Saturday, June 3, from 4:20 to 7

p.m. People are "invited to wander through our unique shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries, all showcasing local art," said a spokesman for the event. For more information, contact the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.

Bandon's Main Street program has recently received special accreditation, having been designated as an accredited Main Street America program, according to Harv Schubothe, executive director. Bandon is now the sixth in the state to gain accreditation. GBA successfully met Main Street America's national standards evaluating a city's revitalization programs, partnerships, preservation of historic spaces, and small business nurturing and development. Over the years, GBA has received financial support from the Ford Family Foundation, Wild Rivers Coast Alliance and the City of Bandon (through Revenue Sharing dollars).

Saturday's "Ask the Experts" program at Bandon's History Museum was a big success, with several people telling us that this was one of our best programs ever as the audience asked Reg Pullen, Jim Proehl and me history questions, interspersed with a few "city" questions. Helping sponsor the program was another Bandon native, Chas Waldrop, whose late father Eddie Waldrop came to Bandon with the military during the second World War and married a local girl, Dorothy Harris. Those of you who love to attend our programs are reminded to put on the calendar the next program set for Saturday, July 22. Jim Proehl will present "Mayor Drane is Missing, and the Shindlers Have Been Kidnapped," with live musical interludes

provided by Bob and Jerene Shaffar.

On the anniversary of the Bandon Fire, Sept. 26, I will be presenting "New Letters from Fire Survivors," based on a number of letters written to the paper by survivors in 1979 after the WW Editor (that would have been me) asked people to submit their first-person accounts of what they had gone through. And you won't want to miss that program. There is some interesting "new" information.

One of those attending the Ask An Expert program was my pal Jim Jackson, who gave me a press release about a cribbage tournament that their group (from the senior center) will be hosting here in July. As we get closer to the date, I will let you know all about it.

Bandon's City Park will be seeing some new additions this summer. The first of which is the StoryWalk, recently installed on the north side of the park by the Library. StoryWalk was created by a Vermont woman in an effort

to get families to be more active. Pages of a book are showcased in display cases spread out along a pathway, allowing visitors to read and walk their way through nature.

Through a partnership between the Bandon Library, City of Bandon, and the Friends of Bandon Parks & Recreation, the Bandon StoryWalk was purchased and installed this spring. Funding came from the Bandon Library Friends and Foundation, the City of Bandon and Coos County Cultural Coalition. The displays will contain books, as well as collections from local groups with interesting stories to share. The first display will be available on June 3. Christine Hall, chair of Friends, coordinated with eight other agencies to help prepare the first set of 10 StoryWalk placards. For more information, contact Christine Kingsbury at the Bandon Library at ckingsbury@ cityofbandon.org or at 541-347-3221, ext. 401.

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The old Leep Memorial Hospital operated in Bandon for close to 20 years before it closed in 1955.

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to no end,” Weston said.

Bandon is known for having students who excel in band and playing their instruments. A big reason for this is because Weston starts working with students when they are as young as fifth-grade. So in a way, they grow up learning playing music with him.

“All of my band students this year I’ve had since they were in fifth grade. So we have been together for eight years,” Weston said. The Bandon High School Tigers took home the division 2A win on Friday, May 12 at the Oregon State University LaSells Center.

that have been installed along the path.

“It really started with supporting literacy and getting people outside and moving,” said Christine Kingsbury, Bandon Public Library director.

StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson in Montpelier, Vermont. During the pandemic a lot of libraries started

incorporating them because it was something you could do outside. StoryWalks are now located in all 50 states and are an incredibly popular way to make reading fun.

The local displays were purchased and installed through a partnership between the Bandon Library, the City of Bandon and the

Friends of Bandon Parks and Recreation.

Library Director Kingsbury said the first time she drove up to the library – in fact, for the interview for her current job position – she immediately thought it would be a wonderful spot for a StoryWalk.

“I was thrilled to find support right away from Dana Nichols with the

North Bend Police Department Announces Staff Change, Promotions

The North Bend Police Department has assigned Nycolma White as its community resource officer. CRO White will work primarily with the homeless population to help them find resources to locate permanent housing and gain stability. He replaces Officer Shane Dunning, who was promoted to patrol sergeant. Homelessness is a critical issue impacting multiple sectors of the

North Bend community. To address this concern, the city of North Bend Police Department expanded its current force in October 2022 by creating the community resource officer position to provide outreach to homeless individuals and families to connect them to community resource partners.

“The mission of the CRO is to engage community organizations, residents, home-

owners, and business owners by building trust in a community-based process that works to reduce homelessness for individuals and families in North Bend,” said Chief of Police Cal Mitts. “The CRO will engage in community-policing efforts to address the underlying causes of homelessness and lessen the negative impact of homelessness on individuals, families, and the community.”

City of Bandon and Christine Hall of the Friends of Bandon Parks and Recreation to help implement the project,” the librarian said.

The first story walk will be opening on June 3. It is an all-ages display created by Christine Hall in collaboration with several other community groups and features local culture, insects and

native plants. Visitors can keep coming back to the StoryWalk because the displays can be switched out. Kingsbury said she anticipates a new story coming to the displays about every 8 weeks.

“There are so many things you can do with a StoryWalk,” she said. In addition to displaying stories from

Children’s books, you can also showcase local history, cultural celebrations, health, nature and science.

“We hope people enjoy reading, walking and learning at Bandon City Park,” Kingsbury said.

For more information about the StoryWalk ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3 contact the library at 541-347-3221.

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North Bend Police Officer Nycolma White was recently named community resource officer by Chief Cal Mitts.

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My grandson is 6 and very sensitive, maybe too sensitive. He's also lovable, super scientificminded, good-hearted and generous with his little sister. However, he still uses a diaper at night and has CVS (cyclical vomiting syndrome). It's heartbreaking. For that reason, he's on a special glutenfree, no flour, no chocolate diet.

The other day at school (he is in kindergarten), they had a presentation with a magician about the danger of drugs and alcohol. Just to let you know, his parents are very much into teaching their kids morals and values, and they only let him watch cartoons like "Paw Patrol" and similar programs. No movies and no TV in general. (Abby, isn't this too early to introduce the subject of drugs and alcohol to children in school?) My grandson asked, "What are drugs and what is alcohol?" Long story short, he was super scared and started to cry in class.

The school called his parents and he came home devastated. We reassured him that in our homes there are no drugs, and alcohol is in a special cabinet only for adults who use it in moderation and only occasionally because it can hurt your body and mind.

Finally, he fell asleep still crying and took a short nap. He woke up still worried about the presentation, but Mom and Dad explained there was nothing to worry about, that he was living in a safe house and nobody would hurt him or Mom or Dad and no one in his family would be hurt by drugs or alcohol. What is your opinion on this matter of super sensitivity? I love him so much.

Dear Abby: — CONCERNED GRANDMA

DEAR CONCERNED:

There are many super-sensitive adults who began life as super-sensitive children. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but children must learn to exist in and to navigate the increasingly complicated world in which they live. Your grandson's parents should have his pediatrician recommend a licensed child psychologist who can help the boy and his parents address the challenges ahead.

Dear Abby: — CLOCK-WATCHING DAD

My 34-year-old daughter is the youngest of three. She has never married and has no kids. Her friends, her older sister and both female cousins are all married. She has been seeing a guy for about three years, but it's a long-distance relationship. She lives in Washington state; he's in California. During this time, they split up once after he told her he didn't think she was The One. After six months apart, they started seeing each other again. It has been a year now. When he asks, she flies down to see him. My question is, how long should she stay in this relationship before getting engaged?

DEAR DAD:

How long your 34-year-old daughter should stay in a relationship that appears to be headed nowhere is not for you or for me to decide. She's an adult who appears to have settled for a friends-with-benefits arrangement, or a "situationship." If and when she finally concludes that it isn't going to become anything more, she will move on.

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Community Calendar of Events

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The Launch 7 pm, June 1st

Egyptian Theatre

Ellen Magellan Expeditions Presents The Launch. Thurs., June 1st at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission $12.

Wine Walk

5-7 pm, June 2nd

Egyptian Theatre

Coos Bay North Bend Rotary Presents: Wine Walk. Friday, June 2nd, 5-7 pm. Purchase $10 wine glass at Coos Bay Visitor Center and Checkerberry’s in Coos Bay Village.

The Blues Brothers

7:30 pm, June 2nd & 7 pm, June 3rd

Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre presents: The Blues Brother. Friday, June 2nd at 7:30 pm and Saturday, June 3rd at 7 pm. Doors open Friday at 7 pm and Saturday at 6:30 pm. Regular admission.

The Tumultuous Travel Trunk Turmoil

7 pm, June 2-3

Sawdust Theatre

“The Tumultuous Travel Trunk Turmoil” Or “Two Jewels in Jeopardy” Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Daring robbery at the Marshfield museum!

Priceless diamond stolen!

A villain, wanted in five states, and unwanted in all the others, is hiding out in Coquille City on his way back to his lair in Powers. An innocent and beautiful orphan, taken in by her wise aunt, are on their way from Broadbent to the big city of Marshfield and are staying the night in Coquille City. A confounded confusion of two travel trunks sets events in motion and hilarity ensues. Will the villain make off with the diamond and the girl or will our brave young hero save the day? Tickets and full schedule available online at SawdustTheatre.com or River Cities Realty, INC. 55 E 1st Street, Coquille, 541396-5516. All seats $10. Full schedule online at SawdustTheatre.com.

Coquille Rotary River Run/Walk

9 am, June 3rd Sturdivant Park

The Coquille Rotary Club will again sponsor the Coquille Rotary River Run/Walk on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 9:00 am at Sturdivant Park in Coquille. The event

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includes a 10K run, a 5K run and a 5K walk. Walkers are encouraged to participate. Preregistration is $15 with a shirt and $8 without. Preregistration is encouraged. Race day registration is from 7:30 am until 8:45 am (price of shirt $18). Entry forms for preregistration will be available at River Cities Realty (Coquille) and Director’s Mortgage (Coos Bay).

MESStival: A Messy Festival

1-3 pm, June 3rd North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library is holding a Children’s Messtival: A Messy Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 PM. The Messtival is a free event and will be located on Union Street behind the library. Children ages 3 through 10 are invited to play and explore mud, Oobleck, jello, foam, water, and more. Participants should expect to get messy and are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy as well and to bring towels and a change of clothes. All participants must be accompanied by a caring adult. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group

1-2:30 pm, June 8th Coos Bay Fire Department

A support group for those with Parkinson’s, their care partners, family and friends meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30, at the Coos Bay Fire Department, 450 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay and is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

Community Yoga with Kelli Bosak

6 pm, June 8th Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, will co-host Community Yoga. Kelli has been practicing yoga and mindfulness for over 16 years. She has taught yoga in community

health centers, schools, and jails for adults and families with all levels of experience and abilities over the last 8 years. We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. Next class: Thursday, June 8th. This virtual Community Yoga class will be a foundational group practice that includes guided instruction (and live demonstration via zoom) of basic postures, simple movements guided by breath, and accessible exercises to build strength and flexibility. Ease of movement, standing postures, supported postures, and some passive stretches will be integrated into class. Time will be given to practice breathwork, visualization and meditation. Emphasis is placed on de-stressing the body and mind to help the student find a deep calm and inner sense of wellbeing. This FREE class is appropriate for all levels. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3CbG1VR *Registrants will need to complete a new student & liability form.

CVAC Plant, Book, and Rummage Sale

9-3 pm, June 9th & 10th

Coquille Valley Art Center

Coquille Valley Art Center's public Rummage, Plant, and Book Sale is scheduled for Friday June 9 and Saturday June 10, from 9am to 3pm. Proceeds will go towards replacement of the upstairs flooring which is scheduled for August. The annual fundraising sale offers a wide variety of items donated by members and friends of the Center. Attendees will find plants, books, clothing, kitchenware, tools, memorabilia, as well as many other items. Donations will be accepted the preceding Wed and Thursday, from 10 to 2pm. All donations must be clean and in good condition.

The Hidden History of Camas Valley Bus Tour - June 9th

The hidden history of Camas Valley will be revealed on a bus tour on Friday, June 16, 2023. The deadline to sign up for the tour, which is open to everyone until the bus is full, is Friday, June 9. Greg Lancaster is the tour director of the

trip sponsored by the Coquille Valley Genealogy Club. Current plans include stopping at the grange halI in Camas Valley for lunch. Participants may bring sack lunches or reserve sandwiches prepared by Chalet Deli + Market. A lunch speaker, Denise Sproed, will describe how DNA information can bolster genealogy research. While in Camas Valley, Brad Ross, who will be the local guide, will take the group to pioneer cemeteries. The group will also view the site of Camp Remote, a Civilian Conservation Corps facility. On the return trip to Myrtle Point, the bus will stop near Remote for participants to view remnants of another CCC camp, Camp Bradford. The bus will leave the OSU building in Myrtle Point at 9 a.m. and return there about 4 p.m. Registration forms are available by emailing cvgctour@gmail.com or calling 541-572-2182. The nonrefundable $20 registration fee and the optional sandwich cost of $13 must be paid by June 9.

Country Bumkin’ Benefit Horse Show

10 am, June 10th

Buffington Memorial Arena, Port Orford

Please join us for a super fun, low key, benefit horse show! All ages and experience levels welcome. There will be relay races, bareback dollar rides, “snail” races, along with traditional w/t/c equitation classes, trail/ safety classes and mini riding lessons offered after the show for spectators to join in the fun! June 10, 2023. Classes start at 10 am, sign in at 9 am. Buffington Memorial Arena, Port Orford. Lilliesofthefieldequine@ gmail.com 541-733-5395 Lillies of the Field Equine Rescue.

Skills N Thrills Talent Show

6 pm, June 15th

Egyptian Theatre

BiCoastal Media

Presents: Skills N Thrills Talent Show. Thursday, June 15th at 6 pm. Doors open at 5:15 pm for performers and 5:30 pm to public. Admission: $8.

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

7 pm, June 16th &

17th

Egyptian Theatre

Egyptian Theatre presents: Chronicles of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe.

Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Regular admission.

Spanglish: Spanish Conversational Program

10:30 am, June 17th Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program via Zoom (virtual meeting software) and in-person.

We meet twice a month: every first Thursday on Zoom and every third Saturday at the library. June sessions will be on Thursday, June 1 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Zoom) and Saturday, June 17 from 10:30am-11:30am (Library). Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Thursday Zoom sessions @ https://bit.ly/3bihvqB

Create Your Own Musical

9:30-12 pm, June 19-30

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Create Your Own Musical! is a two-week camp which meets Monday through Friday mornings with a performance on the last day. Two weeks: Monday-Friday, June 19-30, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Performance June 30, 10:30 a.m. For Children Entering Second through Fifth Grade. Using the Creative Method, campers create and perform dialogue, lyrics, music, and choreography for a short musical. Musical experience is great, but not required - since we create all the parts, we can mix different experience levels! Camp held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Ave, Coos Bay. This free camp is sponsored by a generous grant from Em-

manuel Episcopal Church and space is limited!

Registration: https://www. episcopalcoosbay.org/ create-your-own-musical

Questions: Kate Moody, 503-701-1951 Or Patti Hale, 541-654-3758

Soul 6 pm, June 19th

Egyptian Theatre

South Coast Equity Coalition presents: Soul.

Monday, June 19th at 6 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Admission: Free.

Coastal Memory Walk 9-3 pm, June 24th

Bandon City Park Coastal Memory Walk, Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Saturday, June 24th. 9 am to 3 pm. Celebrate with us! Music & Food. 3 Beach Walks. Bandon City Park, 1217 11th St SW. $20 registration fee. Register by June 1st for free T-shirt, $35 day of the event. Register online https://beav.es/Smp Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association the Longest Day and Alzheimer’s Research. For more info 541-347-9382.

Jeep Jam 10 am, July 7th, 10-2 pm, July 8th & 10 am, July 9th Rainbow Plaza, Reedsport

Check in at Rainbow Plaza (250 Rainbow Plaza, Reedsport) then convoy out for a couple hours of play time out on the Oregon Dunes! 12 pm - Meet at the boat ramp (97420 Trans Pacific Ln, Coos Bay) to head out to Blue Ridge Mountain Moto System for a little muddy fun. 6 pm - BBQ (Location TBD) followed with a trip to Sparrow Park Beach with a bonfire afterward. Saturday, July 8th 10 am-2 pm - Show ‘N’ Shine at Rainbow Plaza (250 Rainbow Plaza, Reedsport) with raffles throughout the day. 2 pm - Drivers meeting at “Registration booth” at Show ‘N’ Shine, where we will go over the details and directions to our run through our coastal range and Elliott State Forest.

Additional: 6 pm - 10 pm - Concert with Austin Tolliver & Cypress Spring at Rainbow Plaza. Tickets available separately. Sunday, July 9th Optional: 10 am - BYOB (Buy your own breakfast) Farewell Breakfast at Bedrocks on the Bay (105 Coho Point Loop, Winchester Bay).

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Century-old scrapbook returned to family descendant by Sheriff Fabrizio

Rayonier as Industry Partner of the Year

On May 18, Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio had the honor of meeting Doretta Rutten, the daughterin-law of Mable Rutten. Mable was the original owner of this scrapbook dating back over 100 years. Det. Sgt. Whittenburg recently located the scrapbook during an evidence audit, which sparked his interest.

“We should get this back to someone from

the family,” Sgt. Whittenburg insisted.

After a media release and subsequent social media post on May 17, Sgt. Whittenburg received several calls from potential descendants of the family. One of the calls was from a nurse at the Myrtle Point Care Center advising that Doretta Rutten is a resident and the care center and is the daughter-in-

law of Mable Rutten. The sheriff’s office confirmed the information and arranged to return the book on May 18. Sheriff Fabrizio met with Doretta and her daughter at the Myrtle Point Care Center to return the scrapbook. Sheriff Fabrizio and Doretta shed some tears, laughed, and enjoyed going through the pages of time together.

steadfast support of our programs has been integral to our students these past eight years.

As a forestry organization specializing in timber resources, Rayonier’s mission is to provide industry-leading financial returns to their shareholders while serving as a responsible steward of the environment and a beneficial partner to the communities in which they operate. Not only does Rayonier serve on our forestry and natural resources advisory committee, but their

local employees have provided guest lectures, field trips, and internship opportunities for our students. It is with great pleasure that we present them with our CTE Partner of the Year Award.

To learn more about Southwestern’s career technical training programs visit www. socc.edu, or call 541888-7405 to make an appointment with an advisor. You can learn more about Rayonier at https://www.rayonier. com.

Pictured left to right are Southwestern Associate Professor, Forestry/Natural Resources Tasha Davison; Ian Thompson, Senior Timber Marketing Manager Rayonier; President Patty Scott; Vice President of Instruction and Student Services Ali Mageehon; and CTE Dean Dan Koopman.

Contributed photo Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio returned a century-old scrapbook to Doretta Rutten after the book was found in an evidence locker.

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A major name brand hearing aid provider wishes to field test a remarkable new digital hearing instrument in the area. This offer is free of charge and you are under no obligation. These revolutionary 100% Digital instruments use the latest technology to comfortably and almost invisibly help you hear more clearly. This technology solves the “stopped up ears” and “head in a barrel” sensation some people experience.

If you wish to participate, you will be required to have your hearing tested in our office FREE OF CHARGE to determine candidacy and review your results with the hearing instruments with our hearing care specialist. At the end of this evaluation, you may keep your instrument, if you so desire, at a tremendous savings for participating in this field test. Special testing will be done to determine the increased benefits of this technology. Benefits of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing, loss noise environment, accuracy of hearing test, and proper fit.

A major name brand hearing aid provider wishes to field test a remarkable new digital hearing instrument in the area. This offer is free of charge and you are under no obligation. These revolutionary 100% Digital instruments use the latest technology to comfortably and almost invisibly help you hear more clearly. This technology solves the “stopped up ears” and “head in a barrel” sensation some people experience. If you wish to participate, you will be required to have your hearing tested in our office FREE OF CHARGE to determine candidacy and review your results with the hearing instruments with our hearing care specialist. At the end of this evaluation, you may keep your instrument, if you so desire, at a tremendous savings for participating in this field test. Special testing will be done to determine the increased benefits of this technology. Benefits of hearing aids vary by type and degree of hearing, loss noise environment, accuracy of hearing test, and proper fit.

The Miracle Ear Foundation

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Since 1990 Miracle-Ear Foundation™ has been providing hearing aids, follow-up and educational resources to people with hearing loss who demonstrate personal inability to financially provide for their hearing health needs. do this because we believe everyone in our community deserves quality hearing instruments.

Since 1990 the Miracle-Ear Foundation™ has been providing hearing aids, follow-up care, and educational resources to people with hearing loss who demonstrate personal inability to financially provide for their hearing health needs. We do this because we believe everyone in our community deserves quality hearing instruments.

You may qualify for a hearing aid benefit up to $4,000 every 4 years. Call for eligibility status.

You may qualify for a hearing aid benefit up to $4,000 every 4 years. Call for eligibility status.