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Coquille Tribe announces Mill Casino rebranding along with huge expansion plans

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

On the 30-year anniversary of its opening, the Coquille Tribe announced that the Mill Casino will be getting a complete rebranding. The casino and resort which has become a fixture of North Bend has major expansions planned to accompany the new name which evokes the tribe’s long heritage: Ko-Kwel Casino Resort.

The news came as a surprise to long-time casino employees during a celebration of the 30th anniversary, where 9 employees who have worked at the casino since its opening were honored. Initially named after the building’s prior life as a sawmill, the tribe thinks its time to look toward the future through their indigenous perspective.

“It was time for the Coquille Indian Tribe’s long-standing gaming and hospitality brand to clearly represent tribal ownership and the core values that define our leadership and service standards, to be proudly recognized as ‘Coquille’,” states Margaret Simpson, CEO of the Coquille Economic Development Corporation.

“The tribe has faced significant challenges in its journey towards self-reliance over the past 35 years. As we expand our hospitality brand and outreach, we wanted to unify our projects under a single brand that honors our culture and recognizes the achievements of our tribal citizens.”

That expansion goes well

Zoo owner arrested on drug charges following raid

STAFF REPORT

An arrest was made in connection to this month’s multi-agency raid and investigation of West Coast Game Park Safari, but not for what was expected.

On May 27, the roadside zoo’s owner Brian Tenney, 52, was arrested by Bandon Police on charges of possession, production, and attempted distribution of methamphetamine.

In addition to the relocation of 310 of the zoo’s animals due to mistreatment and poor living conditions, the May 15 raid also yielded a drug and weapon bust.

According to new information from the Coos County Sherrif’s Office, the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team (SCINT) discovered nearly 80 grams of meth, 44 guns (including one modified to be fully automatic), 8 grams of cocaine, and roughly $1.6 million in cash, cashier’s checks, bonds, and certificates.

This discovery came in a tandem investigation with members of the Oregon Humane Society, Oregon

Department of Agriculture, IRS, and Department of Justice as they served multiple warrants and investigated the park’s negligence toward its animals. Veterinarians assessed the animals’ health, nutrition, and enclosure conditions after years of citations and reports of mistreatment.

Three of the animals assessed were in such poor condition they had to be euthanized, as transportation would have likely been too much for them.

The rest of the 310 are now in animal sanctuaries or properly run care facilities.

According to the Associated Press, Tenney was released as the District Attorney’s office awaited further information. Charges in relation to the conditions at the zoo and the treatment of its animals have yet to be handed down in what is likely to be a long running case from the state against the zoo. This is still an ongoing investigation. The World will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Senator Wyden makes town-hall stop in North Bend with Congresswoman Hoyle

BY NATE SCHWARTZ Editor

Continuing what has become a long-standing tradition of Oregon’s senate delegation, Senator Ron Wyden made his town hall stop in Coos County on Saturday May 24, in the North Bend Middle School gymnasium.

Wyden has conducted over 1000 such meetings in his time as a Senator, continuing the trend that makes Wyden, and fellow senator Jeff Merkley, the only legislators to hold a town hall in every district of their state.

Similar to Merkley’s recent visit, Congresswoman Val Hoyle joined the town hall to give her

perspectives on a variety of questions asked by a healthy turnout of constituents. Both opened the meeting by issuing statements about the Trump administration’s recent budget legislation, the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. The legislators warned of the bill granting huge tax breaks to the wealthiest citizens of the country while increasing the federal debt by a further $3.8 trillion.

Unsurprisingly, many of the questions from audience members pertained to the current administration and its actions. One woman asked point blank about Trump’s character and his desire to increase the executive branch’s power, which is another sticking point with the budget bill as it pertains to reducing the judicial branch’s recourse. One gentleman asked about the constitutional crisis this represents, while pointing out that clauses like due process have already been violated by recent ICE deportations.

On a more local level, two questions were raised about the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project. Chief Doug Barrett of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians asked about the preservation of the Hollering Place, a significant heritage site, along with concerns over environmental impacts. These were echoed by Christine Moffitt of the League of Women Voters, who have taken a vested interest in the project. She specifically asked about the economic viability of the container port moving forward.

Both legislators showed continued support for the project, with emphasis given on how crucial the ship-to-rail aspect of the expansion was to reducing environmental impacts, and both modernizing and bolstering the country’s supply chain. Wyden

Guest Column

BY J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

As the 20th century dawned, the owners of Britain’s White Star Line were thinking big. Really big. They envisioned three huge ocean liners that would be larger and far more luxurious than anything the world had ever seen. The trio would make crossing the

HOLY COW! H RY: Titanic’s Ill-Fated Kid Sister

Atlantic an opulent pleasure for the era’s super-rich. And that would give White Star an advantage that its business rivals, such as the Cunard Line, could never hope to match.

The first of the three, RMS Olympic, was launched with much fanfare in 1911. Her $7.2 million price tag alone (nearly onethird of a billion today) was staggering. She quickly set the bar for sumptuousness at sea that stood until RMS Titanic was christened the following year.

For six days in April 1912, the Titanic cruised on her maiden voyage, sailing straight into disaster and legend. Nearly 115 years later, fascination with her short, sad life shows no signs of abating.

Which brings us to her kid sister.

RMS Britannic was supposed to be the grand finale, the best of the bunch, the ship

that would add an exclamation point to White Star’s dominance of the waves. It didn’t turn out that way.

For starters, some believe the ship was initially supposed to have been named Gigantic. (Which makes sense, since Olympic, Titanic and Gigantic all evoke visions of gargantuan scale). However, Titanic’s untimely demise is thought to have led the builders to switch to the more patriotic-sounding (at least to English travelers) Britannic.

Her completion was delayed by several modifications made after the Titanic tragedy. Britannic was finally launched in February 1914 and was still being fitted out in August when World War I started. Britain’s Admiralty quickly pressed private ships into government service. Although owners were paid handsomely for the wartime loan of the vessels, the risk of losing them was high. But what choice did they have?

Before Britannic ever got a chance to make the trans-Atlantic journey she was designed for, she was initially considered as a troop transport. However, she was soon needed for more urgent service.

In 1915, Britain launched the disastrous Gallipoli campaign. Largely the brainchild of Winston Churchill, it was intended to seize the European part of the Ottoman Empire, Germany’s partner and modern-day Turkey. Instead, it was a bloody failure that left nearly 80,000 British soldiers injured and sick. (Not counting the 31,000 killed.)

So, Britannic was turned into a humongous hospital ship. Her immense size made her ideal for the unhappy task of caring for thousands of injured and ailing soldiers. Her owners were given four weeks to overhaul her to specifications for her new duties and repaint her with large red crosses to indicate her humanitarian mission.

Inside, 3,309 beds, plus several operating rooms, were installed.

Her first voyage in her new role in late December 1915 went well. Two more followed. When the Admiralty called her up again in August 1916, it was all downhill from there.

Her fourth voyage involved battling an especially vicious storm. Her fifth voyage had the entire crew quartered, battling a nasty food-borne illness.

Her sixth voyage to the Mediterranean began on Nov. 12. She was sidelined at Naples by bad weather. When the clouds broke, her captain decided to make a run for it. By the morning of Nov. 21, she was sailing at full speed with 1,066 people on board.

And then it happened. At 8:12 a.m., she was rocked by a terrific explosion. Britannic had hit a powerful mine. The blast on the starboard side severely damaged a watertight compartment; four watertight bulkheads were soon rapidly filling up. Britannic, like her older sister, was doomed.

This time, the majority of people were safely evacuated in 35 lifeboats. Thirty lives were lost, a far cry from the 1,517 who perished onboard the Titanic four years earlier.

However, Britannic went to the bottom much faster, sinking in only 55 minutes, compared to the 2 hours and 40 minutes it took Titanic to go under.

Britannic was the largest ship sunk during World War I. Famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau discovered the wreck in 1975. She rests on the Mediterranean’s floor today on her side, largely forgotten in a world still obsessed by the legacy of her more famous, but no less ill-fated, big sister. Together, they are twin reminders of the adage that bigger doesn’t always mean better.

ABOUT THE WRITER

J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. He is the author of the coming “Witness to War: The Civil War Told by Those Living Through It.” Have a historical mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@ insidesources.com.

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beyond new branding. In that same celebration, the casino announced it would be partnering with Ceasars Sportsbook to introduce new sports betting options to their portfolio. Also, earlier this year the tribe announced it would be opening the very first tribal distillery in Oregon’s history.

The distillery, expected to be open by the end of 2025, is the first of its kind due to an antiquated law preventing tribal involvement in the spirits industry. The 1834 measure was overturned in 2018, opening the door for new revenue streams for tribes across the country.

“After more than two years of planning, negotiating with the state of Oregon, and completing design work, we are thrilled to have broken ground on this historic project,” said Simpson.

The new development is expected to have two full-service bars, a cigar lounge, and digital golf suites, along with event and retail spaces. The Plankhouse restaurant will also be getting an update and expansion. A partnership with Heritage Distilling Co. Inc. and the Tribal Beverage Network, the spaces will sell Heritage brand spirits along with the Coquille Tribes

own named products.

“We are honored to break ground on this historic project with the Coquille Tribe. This marks a significant milestone for the Tribe, the Tribal Beverage Network, and Oregon’s craft spirits industry,” said Heritage president and co-founder Jennifer Stiefel in a release.

“The Tribe’s commitment to economic self-sufficiency and innovation aligns perfectly with Heritage Distilling’s mission, and we are proud to stand alongside them in bringing the state’s first tribally owned distillery to life.

This is more than a distillery — it’s a long-term economic resource that will support the Tribe for generations to come.”

Heritage, who operate five distilleries and tasting rooms across the Pacific Northwest bring experience to the table.

Fi Architecture, a firm out of Bar Harbor, WA have released stunning renderings of the proposed project.

“From the initial concept to the final execution, fi architecture’s team has demonstrated unparalleled creativity, expertise, and dedication to their craft.

The tasting room, restaurant and new customer experience spaces are a testament to their ability to blend functionality with aesthetic excellence. The seamless integration of modern design elements with the rustic charm of

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was insistent that the tribes as well as other local stakeholders will be both readily informed on and able to contribute to the further planning of the PCIP.

The final question kicked off an explosive end to the meeting, as it was posed to Wyden about his voting record for arms shipments to Israel, who has used those U.S. supplied weapons to continue their destructive campaign in Gaza. In what many are calling genocidal violence, well over 50,000 Palestinians have been reported killed,

among them a reported 17,000 children. Though, the real totals are expected to be much larger.

A small handful of protesters waived the Palestinian flag while chastising the Senator for continuing to vote for further weapons shipments.

Wyden responded by advocating for a two-state solution in the region, and condemning recently unveiled plans from the Trump administration to turn Gaza into a large resort, which contradicts said voting record. After the event, I was able to ask the senator some questions directly. Those exchanges went as follows:

the old mill structure creates an inviting and unique atmosphere that will enhance the overall guest experience,” said Simpson.

This expansion marks an intrepid moment in the tribe’s continued efforts for financial self-sustainability. Earlier this year, they also received approval for another casino property in Medford, where they will be

converting a former bowling alley. Though there are a lot of exciting new projects coming around the bend, the tribe’s commitment to excellent hospitality, as shown through the Mill’s three-decade history, is going to continue.

“The Ko-Kwel Casino Resort in Coos Bay will continue the legacy of the Mill as the economic engine for the region,

allowing the tribe’s commitment to expanding our hospitality offerings throughout the Pacific Northwest,” stated Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade on the name change. “Coquille has held deep historical significance in this region from time immemorial; it’s time we introduce that significance to the rest of the world through our branding.”

Q – Much of the funding for the PCIP Project came from Biden’s policies for infrastructure expansion. Do you have any concerns for future funding given the current administration?

Wyden – “Ronald Reagan said something like ‘trust but verify’, we’re talking to them and our delegation is going to watchdog this every step of the way to make sure that the funding does come through… I want to make sure that 10 years from now, we’ve done this right, with South Coast values. We have an opportunity to have high skill, high wage employment. That we’ve complied with the environmental laws, we’ve

BY ROSEY THOMAS Executive Director,

Area Chamber

Summer

respected the tribes, and have something 10 years from now that people say ‘they really did it right’.”

Q – You and Congresswoman Hoyle oppose the selling-off of public lands to a mass extent, especially to corporations. Obviously, loss of timber industry has been a huge concern in this region for decades now…

Wyden – “We need, to the best extent possible. multiple use. I like the tribes; the tribes are doing some really good work for my bill on prescribed burns that can put people to work. This is not something where you’re going to snap your fingers and all will be well, but there’s a lot we

can do. We can put more young people to work in the woods too.” Q – I have to ask about the [Palestinian] demonstrators. You spoke about justice particularly, I just want to get your perspective on how you think the U.S. actions have contributed, or maybe taken away justice for the people of Palestine?

Wyden – “I think Netanyahu’s proposal to make it a resort area, the Gaza thing, was horrible. I strongly oppose it, and I’m looking for proposals that are going to try to break us out of the gridlock. And that’s why I’m using opposition on the finance committee to look at ways to promote a two-state solution.”

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SPORTS Bay Area athletes win state titles

John Gunther For the World

EUGENE -- Marshfield’s Bodey Lutes set a dazzling meet record and anchored the Pirates to another one in a relay and North Bend’s Drew Hood and Miles Baxter both won state titles while several other athletes from the two schools had strong finishes in a successful weekend for the Bay Area schools at the state track meet.

Lutes crushed the meet record in the 800 meters with the fastest time in Oregon this spring.

His time Saturday of 1:50.42 easily broke the meet record he had set a day earlier (1:53.40). It was the fastest time of any of the classifications Saturday, the best time in Oregon this year and the 21st best by a high schooler in the country this spring.

“My goal was sub-1:50,” he said. “I came so, so close. I think with competition I will be there.”

Lutes ran the 800 as a sophomore, but skipped it for the shorter 200 and 400 as a junior. He promised his mom, Coquille legend Amy Nickerson, he would run it once this year, and at the Coos County Meet he broke the school record previously held by Steve Prefontaine.

“To beat Pre’s record is No. 1 on the achievement list,” Lutes said. “When I think of the GOAT of running, it’s Pre. I respect how he ran. I have 10 posters in my room of him.

“It means the world to me.”

Lutes also has the best time in the 400 in Oregon this year, and anchored the Pirates to a new record in the 4x400 relay with their time of 3:19.94. It broke a mark by Sutherlin that had stood for more than 40 years.

Lutes teamed with Carter McGriff, Chandler Wyatt and Jake Day in both relays, and after a disappointing finish in the first race of the day, the Pirates shined in the final one.

“We had a little bit of a rough start in the 4x1, but we did a great job to bounce back,” McGriff said.

“After the 4x1 our attitudes could have dropped,” added Wyatt. “It’s pretty amazing we could run 3:19.”

Lutes got the baton about two seconds behind  Crook County’s final runner, but passed him with a blazing lap in just under 46 seconds.

“We knew if we did our part, he would do what he did,” said Wyatt.

The Pirates had hoped to also set a record in the 4x400 relay, but a poor final handoff left Marshfield with a fourthplace finish in 42.98. North Bend finished ninth in the relay, clocking 43.78.

Marshfield’s boys had two other placers in the meet.

Quinton Kloster placed fourth in the pole vault, Marshfield’s signature event in recent years, clearing 13-5 3/4.

Kloster wasn’t able to add his name to the long list of pole vault state champions for Marshfield, but he did make the podium, something he didn’t do as a junior.

“I feel like I could have done a lot better,” the senior said. “I am a lot happier that I placed, unlike last year.”

Jaxson Stovall, meanwhile, placed fourth in the 1,500 meters in 4:06.60, a day after being disqualified for contact with another runner in the 3,000.

Marshfield’s girls had three placers, two in the pole vault. Ella Croson was fifth and Isabel Ashton tied for sixth, with both sophomores clearing lifetime bests.

“I’m so proud of us,” Croson said.

Croson, who had cleared 8-6 early in the season but then struggled most of the year,

needed two tries to get over the opening height (7-10) and three to get over 8-4.

“Then I made 8-10,” she said.

Ashton, meanwhile, got over 7-10 and then 8-4 on her first tries.

“I’m really happy,” she said.

Both have hopes to keep improving.

“My lifetime dream is to beat Moriah Roberge’s school record (12-9 1/2),” Ashton said.

Marshfield freshman Jordyn Mickelson was fifth in the 100 in 12.74.

For North Bend, Baxter dominated the high jump, wrapping up his career with his first state title.

He didn’t have any misses through 6 feet, 4 inches, the height that knocked out his final opponent , Brayden Decker of Phoenix.

Baxter moved the bar to 6-6 1/4 and delighted the crowd by clearing it on his third attempt.

Baxter moved the bar up to 6-9 1/4 but wasn’t able to get cleanly over it. After his final miss, he said he was proud of his effort.

“I’m so excited,” he said. “I really wanted it to be a height that I could be happy with.”

Baxter also placed fourth in the long jump with a leap of 21-4 1/4.

Hood, one of the busiest athletes in the meet, won her title in the javelin on Friday with a big throw on her final attempt.

Hood’s mark of 133-9 moved her past three other throwers. She also won the event on her final throw as a sophomore and

placed third as a junior with what was then a new best of 121-5.

The javelin was contested at the same time as the long jump, both just after she qualified for the final in the 100 hurdles, and Hood almost made the final in the long jump, too, but was passed by three other jumpers on their final attempts. She was fine with that.

“The long jump was a fun fourth event to do,” she said. “I knew it was going to take a lot (doing both). I wanted to save all my energy for the javelin.”

She’ll have plenty of time to improve on the long jump as a heptathlete at Southern Oregon University.

On Saturday, Hood had a big personal best in the hurdles, finishing fourth in 15.57. She also was fifth in the triple jump, leaping 35-5 1/4.

“I’m so happy,” she said after receiving her awards for the two events.

Ellie Massey placed in both distance races for North Bend.

She was third in the 3,000 meters on Friday, with a new best of 10:26.41, finishing behind a pair of La Grande runners.

“I can’t be unhappy, I PRed,” she said. “My goal was to go out and win, but I can’t be unhappy.”

On Saturday, she placed fourth in the 1,500 with a time of 4:50.67, making the podium after just missing as a freshman and sophomore.

North Bend’s Eva Jensen was fifth in the discus with a throw of 113-3.

Bandon girls win third straight state title

John Gunther For the World

EUGENE -- Bandon’s girls were widely expected to win their third straight Class 2A state title at Hayward Field.

The Tigers did that, along the way having three athletes win events and set meet records.

Bandon amassed 91 points, far ahead of runner-up Salem Academy.

The Tigers loaded up Makenna Vierck and Marley Petrey in the 100, 200 and long jump and, with their other individual events, the two combined to score 68 total points.

Vierck was named athlete of the meet after winning the 100 (12.66 seconds) and 200 (25.77) and finishing second in the high jump (4 feet, 11 1/2 inches) and long jump (16-10 1/2). She set a meet record in the 200 during the prelims Thursday with her time of 25.28.  Petrey, meanwhile, was second to Vierck in the 100 (12.86) and 200 (26.13) and third in the long jump (15-11 1/2). The junior set a meet record while winning the 300 hurdles for the second straight year, running 45.02.  Petrey won athlete of the year honors as a freshman and sophomore, but was happy to see her senior teammate win it.

“She did amazing,” Petrey said. “To be able to lose to one of my closest friends and teammates -- that’s a privelidge.”

Vierck missed her sophomore season to an injury and was nursing a different injury all through her junior season. She never lost faith that she could do well.

“I was confident going into the season,” Vierck said, adding that she expected to be successful once she got into shape.

Bandon coach Brent Hutton was happy to see her excel, both as an athlete and a team leader.

“It was really good to see Makenna just step up,” he said. “This was her first year to be full throttle.”

Bandon’s third champion and record setter was junior Caitlyn Michalek, who repeated as javelin champion with a new best of 141-1.

“It was awesome,” Michalek said of her new record. “That was my goal for this year.”

Michalek also placed eighth in the high jump (4-7 3/4).

Giada Moore placed in three events for the Tigers.

The sophomore was fifth in the triple jump (32-9 3/4) and pole vault (8 feet) and placed third in the 300 hurdles behind Petrey, running a new best 45.86.

“Giada is an untapped talent,” Hutton said.

Winning a third team title was sweet, said Vierck, who will play basketball for Linn-Benton Community College.

“It’s really great,” she said. “I appreciate how awesome our school is at supporting the athletes and how good our coaches are.”

Bandon’s boys also had a state champion.  Noah Brown won the pole vault on the opening day, clearing 13-8 1/2.

The sophomore was joined on the podium by younger brother Jonah Brown, who was fifth (12-6 3/4) and freshman Beckett Pahls, who was seventh (11-5).

“That was amazing,” Noah Brown said. “It’s great to have teammates up there, too.”

Tyler Senn added a sixth-place finish in the triple jump for the Tigers, soaring 40-4 1/4.

Myrtle Point had a trio of placers in the meet.

Jayme Padgett was third in the discus (110-10), Jadelin Warner was eighth in the javelin (103-11) and Brody Ligons placed fourth in the boys long jump (20-7).

Reedsport’s Thomas Morgan was fourth in the 200 with a time of 23.00 and eighth in the 100 in 11.38.

Area’s baseball, softball teams lose in playoffs

The South Coast’s final teams in the baseball playoffs, Myrtle Point and Reedsport, both were eliminated with losses in the Class 2A-1A quarterfinals on Friday. Myrtle Point, which was the No. 5 seed for the playoffs, suffered a tough 8-7 loss at No. 4 Knappa.

The Loggers overcame a 6-0 deficit against the Bobcats, and scored two runs in the bottom

of the seventh to win, advancing to the semifinals Tuesday against top-ranked Umpqua Valley Christian, which blanked Irrigon 16-0 on Friday.

Reedsport, meanwhile, lost at home to Portland Christian, the Cinderella story of the playoffs this spring.

The Royals, who beat the Brave 3-1, won three road games last week to reach the semifinals, where they will be

on the road again Tuesday against No. 2 Kennedy. The Trojans beat the combined Monroe/Alsea team 11-4 on Friday.

Area baseball teams eliminated from playoffs

The baseball teams from Myrtle Point and Reedsport and the softball team from Powers all won one playoff game last week before being eliminated from their respective

Vigue wins another discus title for Coquille

John Gunther For the World

EUGENE -- Holli Vigue capped her stellar career at Coquille with one final state title.

Vigue, who starts at West Point in the fall, won the discus for the third year in a row at the state meet. Her winning mark of 135 feet, 3 inches was better than her winning throws the past two seasons, but not as good as recent meets. She had her lifetime best 143-7 at the district meet the week before state.

Vigue wasn’t thrilled with her mark, but was quick to say, “I am Ok with winning.”

Four of her six throws were better than the best mark of runner-up Caitlyn Horrell of Burns.

On Friday, Vigue had a big throw in the shot put, but not big enough to repeat her title in that event from last spring.

Her mark of 38 feet on her final attempt wasn’t enough to catch Siuslaw’s Danin Lacouture, who threw 38-7, or Kinlee Davis of Cascade Christian, who threw 38-4 3/4.

“My form has been off,” said Vigue, who also won the shot put last year. “It’s what it is.”

As a team, Coquille had four different girls place fourth or better in events. After winning the past three team titles, the Red Devils just missed a trophy, falling one point short of fourthplace Valley Catholic.

Freshman Ella Henthorn had a big highlight in the first event on the track, running a huge personal best of 10 minutes, 2.93 seconds to finish second in the 3,000 meters.

“It was pretty awesome,” she said, adding that her goal was not necessarily a time, but to stick with Lauren Tittel of Oregon Episcopal. They battled for second place behind Valley Catholic’s Jaya Simmons until Henthorn pulled ahead in the final 200 meters.  Henthorn was fifth in the 1,500 in 4:51.09.

Emelia Wirebaugh became a four-time state placer in the triple jump for the Red Devils, taking fourth with a mark of 34-9 1/2. She finished behind three jumpers who all set personal or season bests, including winner Paige Owens of Lakeview who soared 36-10 1/4.

In the pole vault, Ada Millet cleared the first four heights on her first attempt and set a new personal best, clearing 9-7 1/4 to place fourth. Millet placed sixth in the event last year.

Millet did not get a chance to defend her title in the 300 hurdles because none of Coquille’s coaches noticed that she had been added to the 400 as a wildcard entry when a runner from another league dropped out of the event Tuesday. When she didn’t show up for the start of that, she was disqualified from all her remaining events.

Coquille competed in both relays, but did not place. Freshman Bristol Layton nearly made the final in the long jump, but was passed by three other athletes on their final attempts, including one who edged her out of the final spot because she had a better second mark after they both had the same best mark.

Both Class 3A titles were won by one point in dramatic fashion by teams that set meet records in the final event.

Creswell won the girls title by running a record 3:57.31 and beat Banks 56-55 for the team title. The Braves were third in the relay, just behind Sisters.

postseasons. They were the only South Coast teams to win playoff contests.  Playing at home, Myrtle Point opened the Class 2A-1A playoffs with a 4-0 shutout win over Lowell.

The Bobcats were eliminated Friday by Knappa 8-7 as the Loggers rallied from an early 6-0 deficit and then scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to win.

In the boys team race, meanwhile, Burns led Siuslaw by a single point entering the relay. Because Siuslaw ran a relatively poor time in its district meet, the VIkings were in the first heat, but they proceeded to set a new meet record with their time of 3:22.43.  Then, in the second heat, Burns nearly matched the Vikings, crossing the line in 3:22.64, also under the old record. That gave Siuslaw an 89-88 edge in the final team standings.

Photo by John Gunther

Marshfield’s Bodey Lutes crosses the finish line anchoring Marshfield to a new meet record in the 4x400 relay Saturday.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT BURT, a deceased individual; TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 20191, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE; CAVALRY SPV I LLC; AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 54321 OLD HWY 42, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 a/k/a 54321 OLD HWY 42 RD, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458, Defendants. CASE NO.: 25CV23412 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

To: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT BURT, a deceased individual. TO THE DEFENDANT / RESPONDENT(S) ABOVE

NAMED:

You are hereby directed and required to appear in, and defend against, this legal action within 30 days after the first date of publication of summons, which is the 3rd day of June, 2025, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, ZBS LAW, LLP, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is a Complaint for Judicial Foreclosure of Deed of Trust. You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 in the Portland metropolitan area. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service.

DATED: May 22, 2025 ZBS LAW, LLP By: /s/ Dirk Schouten Dirk Schouten, OSB# 115153

Amber L. Labrecque, OBS No. 094593 dschouten@zbslaw.com alabrecque@zbslaw.com

Attorneys for Plaintiff 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, & 6/24/2025, World, 413969

First Reading of Ordinance 01-2025 Amending WBSD user fees

The Winchester Bay Sanitary District Board of Directors will have the first reading of Ordinance 012025 amending the number of EDU’s (Equivalent Dwelling Units), and charges applicable to RV (Recreational Vehicle), connections and dry camping sites. The second reading and adoption of Ordinance 01-2025 shall be June 12, 2025 with effective date July 1, 2026. 6/3/2025, World, 413966

Found currency near Airport Height Park on 5/12/2025. To claim, call NBPD at 541756-8189 by 8/10/2025. Case Number: N20251299. 5/27 & 6/3/2025, World, 413588

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Geneva Rose VanDeHey, Decedent.

Case No.: 25PB00833 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Robyn Rose Johnson has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

Dated and first published May 20, 2025.

Robyn Rose Johnson, Personal Representative 5/20, 5/27, and 6/3/2025, World, 413199

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: Myron Derald Marchant, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB03364 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cynthia Lee Schultz has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

Dated and first published May 27,2025.

Cynthia Lee Schultz, Personal Representative 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10/2025, World, 413597

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate \charscalex90 of: Carol Jane Perry, Decedent. Case No.: 25PB01925 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Justin Ure has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

Dated and first published June 3, 2025.

Justin Ure, Personal Representative 6/3, 6/10, & 6/17/2025, World, 413853

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALTA M. ANDERSON; JOHN MICHAEL ANDERSON; STEPHEN EUGENE ANDERSON; and BRETT COLIN RICHARDSON, Defendant(s). Case No. 25CV22424 SUMMONS TO: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALTA M. ANDERSON and JOHN MICHAEL ANDERSON IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint. SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR RELIEF SOUGHT

The Property was sold through non-judicial foreclosure at trustee’s sale on 10/23/2023. Defendant(s) must exercise the right of equitable redemption, or be foreclosed of all right, title, and interest in the Property in accordance with ORS § 86.767 and applicable law.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

a. Judgment declaring that Defendant(s) must exercise the right of redemption in the Property within 30 days from entry of Judgment or be forever barred and foreclosed of all right, title, and interest in the Property; and b. Granting any other further relief as the court may deem just and equitable.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automati¬cally. To appear you must file with the court a legal paper called a motion or answer. The motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s lawyer or, if the plaintiff does not have a lawyer, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

NOTICE TO ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED FORCES

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. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/services/ pages/county-services. aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/Services/Pages/AllServices-Statewide.aspx. DATED this 9th day of April 2025.

/s/ Nathan Harpham Nathan Harpham, OSB #143338 650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: (971) 270-1233 nate.harpham@ mtglawfirm.com 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, and 6/17/2025, World, 413598 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of DIANE LUCILLE WHITSON, Deceased. Case No. 25PB04171 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Debra D. Faber 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 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 published: June 3, 2025. 6/3/2025, World, 413685 REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF COOS BAY COOS BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT 500 Central Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 The City of Coos Bay is requesting bids for: Coos Bay Police Department Tow Company of Record. Bids will be received by the Coos Bay Police Department until: 6/17/25 - 5PM. The Request for Bids is available from the City of Coos Bay’s website: www.coosbayor.gov/ government/bids. All questions can be directed to MShaffer@ coosbayor.gov, 541-2691181 ext. 3402. 5/27 & 6/3/2025, World, 413631

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DEVAN S. JENSEN; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; MERANDA SUE-CLARE TRAUTMAN; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CHILD SUPPORT; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; and ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. Case No. 25CV19968 SUMMONS TO: ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN

IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint.

SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR RELIEF SOUGHT

Rocket Mortgage, LLC

FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, made a loan on February 3, 2022, which was secured by a Deed of Trust recorded on February 4, 2022 and assigned to Plaintiff, giving Plaintiff interest in the real property located at 98314 Bridge Ln Myrtle Point, OR 97458. The loan has been defaulted and Plaintiff seeks to foreclose.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

1. For an Order granting judgment against Borrower in favor of Plaintiff and/or declaring the amount due from Borrower to Plaintiff.

2. Foreclosing Plaintiff’s Deed of Trust lien and ordering the sale of the Property described above by the county Sheriff in the manner prescribed by law pursuant to ORS 18.901 et seq., with proceeds of sale paid into court.

3. Granting any other further relief as the court may deem just and equitable.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY

You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To appear you must file with the court a legal paper called a motion or answer. The motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s lawyer or, if the plaintiff does not have a lawyer, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. NOTICE TO ANY VETERAN OF THE ARMED FORCES

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. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/services/pages/ county-services.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/Services/Pages/AllServices-Statewide.aspx.

DATED this 1st day of April 2025.

/s/ Nathan Harpham OSB #143338

650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: (971) 270-1233 nate.harpham@ mtglawfirm.com 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10/2025, World, 412832

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matter of MICHAEL LYNN EDLUND, A Child. Case No. 25JU00652 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Amanda Lee Edlund IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:

A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N. Baxter Street. Coquille, OR 97423, on June 26, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS.

This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the above-entitled court, dated May 13, 2025. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County, Oregon.

Date of first publication: May 27, 2025 Date of last publication: June 10, 2025

NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the abovenamed child either on the date an answer is required by this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.

RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

(1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN

THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.

IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, phone: 541-396-8372 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.

IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT

WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.

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

PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY

Jordan M. Cash, OSB #212234 Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-7973 ISSUED this 15th day of May, 2025. Issued by: Jordan M. Cash, OSB# 212234 Assistant Attorney General 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10/2025, World, 413567

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JUNE 23RD, 2025, 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: 1225 N Laurel St, Coquille, OR 97423. The court case number is 22CV44078, where PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC is plaintiff, and THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF GARRY R SQUIRES, A DECEASED INDIVIDUAL; SHEILA COTTOM AS POTENTIAL HEIR OR DEVISEE OF GARRY R SQUIRES; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION UNIT; AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1225 N LAUREL ST, COQUILLE, OR 97423 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/ 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10/2025, World, 413204

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-251012537-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, SEYMOUR GLASSMAN AND BETTY S GLASSMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, WHO AQUIRED TITLE AS SEYMOUR GLASSMAN AND BETTY GLASSMAN as Grantor to WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL

NATIONAL BANK, as trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 7/31/2008, recorded 9/2/2008, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/ or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2008-9086 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 1896500

25S1320-BD-07000 LOT 9 AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT 10, BLOCK 43, 1ST ADDITION TO EMPIRE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF COOS, STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 1006 MARYLAND AVE, COOS BAY, OR 97420 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $15,114.47

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $100,163.82

Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 9/15/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 8/28/2025 at the hour of 10:00am, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the

right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest SEYMOUR

GLASSMAN 1006

MARYLAND AVE COOS

BAY, OR 97420 Original Borrower BETTY

GLASSMAN 1006

MARYLAND AVE COOS

BAY, OR 97420 Original Borrower Sharon Potter 1006 MARYLAND AVE

COOS BAY, OR 97420 For Sale Information Call: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting. com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the

Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-251012537-BF Dated: 4/15/2025 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Daniel Lazos, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241

Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0247866 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, & 6/10/2025, World, 411906

LEGAL NOTICE

SECOND PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE

MEETING

The annual Budget committee meeting will be held on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Coquille Valley Hospital, (940 E. Fifth Street, Coquille, OR, in the North/ South Conference Room) regarding the proposed budget for the Hospital District for the upcoming fiscal year: July 1st, 2025 through June 30th, 2026. This proposed budget will then be presented in a Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th, at 5:00 p.m. in the Hospital’s Board Room on the second floor. The proposed budget will be presented to the Hospital District Board of Directors for review and final approval at the regular monthly Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. A copy of the proposed budget will be available from the Finance Department at Coquille Valley Hospital during normal business hours beginning on June 16th, 2025, as well as online, through the Coquille Valley Hospital website at: www.cvhospital.org, along with a schedule of these meetings and general hospital events. Please direct any questions to Michelle Reyna, CFO, at 541-396-3101.

6/3/2025, World, 413970

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting in accordance with Oregon Executive Order 20-16 of the Budget Committee of the Gardiner Sanitary District, Douglas County, Oregon to review the approved budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025to June 30, 2026, will be held on June 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM. In conjunction with Board of Directors Meeting the purpose to review and approve the proposed budget for the coming year.

PROPOSED BUDGET

Personal Services $63,500 Materials and Services 136,500 Capital Outlay $15,000

Operating Contingency$80,000

Total Requirements $295,001

Copies of the proposed budget will be posted at the Gardiner Fire Hall prior to the meeting. Inquires can be made by contacting GSD thru or gardinersanitarydistrict@ gmail.com 6/4 & 6/10/2025, World, 413851

LEGAL NOTICE COQUILLE VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT SECOND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET

A public hearing on the proposed budget for the Coquille Valley Hospital District, Coos County, State of Oregon, for the fiscal year July 1st, 2025, through June 30th, 2026, will be held at Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. Fifth Street, Coquille, OR, in the Board Conference Room on the second floor. The hearing will take place on Thursday, June 24th, at 7:30 a.m. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the budget and receive comments from interested persons. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Coquille Valley Hospital during normal business hours beginning on June 16h, 2025. Please direct any questions to Michelle Reyna, CFO, at 541-396-3101. 6/3/2025, World, 413971 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: DARLENE DOROTHY SHERWOOD, Deceased. No. 25PB04287 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that SHARON SCHWARZ has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above estate whose assets include property within the County of Coos, Oregon and are subject to probate in Coos County Oregon Circuit Court. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of the first publication of notice to Personal Representative at the address designated herein, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. DATED this 15th day of May, 2025. DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 3, 2025 RONALD W. GREENEN, OSB #02152 Attorney for Personal Representative SHARON SCHWARZ Personal Representative 6/3/2025, World, 413988

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Case No. 23CV37458

NOTICE OF RECEIVERSHIP CECO, INC., dba CARSON OIL COMPANY, an Oregon corporation, Plaintiff, v. KNUTSON TOWBOAT COMPANY, an Oregon corporation; KOOS TRANSPORTATION LLC, an Oregon limited liability company; MILLICOMA LOGGING LLC, an inactive Oregon limited liability company; K2 EXPORTS LLC, an inactive Oregon limited liability company; JOHN L. KNUTSON, an individual, Defendants.

To: All Creditors of Knutson Towboat Company, an Oregon corporation (“Knutson Towboat Company”); Koos Transportation LLC, an Oregon limited liability company (“Koos Transportation”); Millicoma

Logging LLC, an inactive Oregon limited liability company (“Millicoma Logging”); K2 Exports LLC, an inactive Oregon limited liability company (“K2 Exports”); and John L. Knutson, an individual (“John L. Knutson”) (Knutson Towboat Company, Koos Transportation, Millicoma Logging, K2 Exports, and John L. Knutson hereafter collectively referred to as “Knutson Companies”). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 27, 2025, the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County entered an Order Granting Motion for Appointment of Receiver (the “Order”) in the above-captioned case. This Notice is provided pursuant to ORS 37.330(1). The Order appoints Kenneth S. Eiler as receiver (the Receiver”) over the Estate Property comprising the Receivership Estate (each as defined in the Order), which includes, among

other things, real property of Knutson Towboat Company commonly known as 93761 Hackett Lane, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, and more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto. The Receiver shall serve until further order of the Court for the purposes described in the Order. A. Notice of Automatic Stay. The entry of the Order imposes an automatic stay against most collection activities. This means that creditors generally may not take actions to collect debts from the Knutson Companies or the Estate Property, or attempt to exercise control over assets of the Receivership Estate. For example, while the stay is in effect, creditors cannot sue, garnish, assert a deficiency, repossess property, or otherwise try to collect from the Knutson Companies or from assets of the Receivership Estate. Creditors who violate the

stay may be required to pay

actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of the violation.

B. Do Not File Claims at This Time.

No claims may be submitted until a claims process is first established by the Receiver. Unsecured creditors will receive further notice of a claims filing deadline and instructions how to file a claim once the Receiver fixes such claims process.

C. The Name and Address of the Owner is:

Knutson Towboat Company

c/o Bryan M. Knutson

400 North Front Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Koos Transportation LLC

c/o John L. Knutson

400 North Front Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Millicoma Logging LLC

c/o John L. Knutson

400 North Front Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

K2 Exports LLC

c/o John L. Knutson

400 North Front Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

John L. Knutson

400 North Front Street

Coos Bay, OR 97420

D. The Name and Address of the Receiver is: Kenneth S. Eiler 515 NW Saltzman Road PMB 810

Portland, Oregon 97229

Email: kenneth.eiler7@ gmail.com

The Name and Address of the Receiver’s Attorney is: Ballard Spahr LLP

Attn: David W. Criswell / Andrew J. Geppert 601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2100

Portland, Oregon 97204

Email: criswelld@ ballardspahr.com gepperta@ballardspahr.com E. Procedures for Notifying Receiver for Notice Recipients Represented by Counsel.

If you are a creditor or interested party who is represented by counsel, you must notify the Receiver and the Receiver’s attorney of such representation and provide contact information for your counsel. Such notifications may be sent to the Receiver and the Receiver’s attorney by first class mail and/or by email using the contact information and addresses shown above

in Section D. F. Parties Requesting Special Notice. If you desire further information regarding the receivership, or wish to receive special notice of actions taken or proposed in the receivership, you must provide your name, contact information and the post office and email addresses of the creditor/interested party and attorney (if any) to the office of the Receiver’s attorney as follows: Andrew J. Geppert Ballard Spahr LLP 601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2100 Portland, Oregon 97204

Email: gepperta@ ballardspahr.com

Please note, you may not receive notice of further proceedings unless you specifically request to be placed on the special notice list.

Bay Area Farmers and Artisans Market

Every Wednesday until April 30 10:00am – 2:00pm Black Market Gourmet Building 495 Central Ave., Coos Bay Our vendors feature produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, candy, coffee, jewelry and custom crafted gift items, unique clothing and Plate Food Truck.

Yoga in the Museum

Every Wednesday 9:30am – 10:30am Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave $5.

County Line Dancing

12 and up.

Preschool Storytime

Every

Every Thursday 5:00pm – 6:30pm Upstairs at the Eagles Lodge 568 S 2nd St., Coos Bay $5 per person. Teaching step-by-step for beginners & advanced dancers too!

Baby Play

Every Thursday 10:30am North Bend Library 1800 Sherman Ave

Enjoy stories, music and play designed to encourage the early literacy skills of children under 2.

Toddler Music and Movement

informal social gathering.

Every Friday 10:30am

North Bend Library 1800 Sherman Ave

Enjoy music, moving and grooving for children ages 2-3.

Friends of Coos County Animals (FOCCAS)

Every Saturday 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Pony Village Mall 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend

All of our adoptable cats and dogs live in foster homes. For more information, visit: https://friendsofcooscounty animals.org

Peaceful Democratic Rally

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month

12:00pm – 2:00pm Coos Bay Boardwalk

200 S Bayshore Dr.

Do you have something you would like to express about the federal government? If so then come join us, meet a community of like minded people, hold your sign up for passing motorists, and cheer on democracy.

Gospel Jubilee Concert and Open Mic

1st Sunday each month

Shoreline Community Church

1251 Clark St. North Bend

Each Jubilee begins with a one hour concert followed

by one hour of Open Mic.

Everyone is invited to come &/or bring a song to share. There is a sign-up sheet upon arrival. There is no charge to attend. Complimentary refreshments will be available. Free will offering. Directions: from Hwy 101, take Newmark, turn right on Brussels, left on Lewis, then left to church. More information, call Tom 541-521-9596 (or) www. shorelinecc.us

CHM First Tuesday Talk 1st Tuesday each month 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Coos History Museum

1210 N Front St.

“What Happened to Oregon’s Sea Otters?” with Bob Bailey, Board President of the Elakha Alliance. Admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Preregistration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https://cooshistory. org/event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walkins are welcome!

Brownies and Board Games

1st Tuesday each month 4:00pm

North Bend Library

1800 Sherman Ave. The North Bend Public Library is hosting a monthly get together for teens. Teens,

ages 13 – 18, are invited to play their favorite games and snack on brownies. All games and refreshments will be provided, but teens are welcome to bring their favorite games to share.

Coos Sand ‘n Sea Quilters

1st Thursday each month until June 2025 6:00pm

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1290 Thompson Rd., Coos Bay

New members are welcome to attend. Dues are $20.00 a year. A program is presented each month on quilt related topics. https:// coosbayquiltguild.com

Furry Friends Therapy Dogs, Inc Meeting

4th Thursday each month (Except 3rd Thursday in November & December) Cedar Room Coos Bay Library

Are you interested in sharing your dog and making people smile? Meetings are open to any interested community members. 541-267-7427

Pacific Home Health and Hospice: Grief and Loss support group

1st Friday each month 12:00pm – 2:00pm Kaffe

Friday, June 6, 2025

The World Stage: Wildf lower Pub

BY EMILY WEST

Contributing Columnist

Entering the Wildflour Pub by the front entrance and by the staff entrance both lead you into spaces that welcome you with familiarity and invite you to experience something new. In the bright, spacious dining room, tables are set with both black linen and rustic butcher paper, setting a tone of informal luxury, while the menu treats American classics with just as much care as local, fresh-caught seafood. The menu offers more vegan and gluten free options than any other menu of this caliber in Coos County, and the pricing here squarely beats the value of other celebration spots.

Owners John and Tara Moore– a dynamic husband-and-wife duo –operate their business with a clear dedication not only to their craft but also to their culture. While any restaurant can survive on industry excellence alone, the Wildflour Pub is defined by the excellence of its people to one another.

This kitchen goes above and beyond industry standards of sanitation, safety, and artistry. Every surface– even the most neglected corners –is sparkling. When I visited, the walk-in fridge and dry storage were brimming with nearly double the usual inventory to prepare for the upcoming menu change, but everything was still completely organized. Beyond that, I could tell that the staff were not just putting on a show for my visit; multiple sets of pans and other tools used to keep food from cross contaminating showed signs of clear, consistent side-by-side use. I know that anyone with food allergies is safe to enjoy themselves at the Wildflour. Not to mention how much care they put into their recipes– time and money that could be saved by ordering frozen fries or bulk ground beef is spent cutting fresh potatoes and grinding quality rib roast for burgers– and those are the simplest items on offer here.

The restaurant business is known for struggling with issues like staff retention, work efficiency, and workplace culture. At the Wildflour Pub, however, these are areas of great strength. This staff’s retention rate is unheard-of in the service industry. Multiple staff members in both front and back of house report being retained for three years (since opening day) in an industry where a single year’s stay is considered unusually long. Having consistent staff means that this restaurant’s service and menu are operating at a much higher level than in other establishments. All this is because of Chef Tara’s leadership. In a trade where inhumanly demanding schedules are the norm, Tara commits to

remaining open only four ten-hour

dinner services a week, so that she can offer each of her employees a full-time schedule and a three-day rest. No usual squabbles between opening waitstaff about who completed what side work during last night’s closing shift– all are present and responsible for all, and this dignifies the work. Furthermore, chefs are widely known for mistreating staff and working them like dogs, but Chef Tara prioritizes her staff’s humanity above all.

“I’ve worked for so many people like that,” Tara told me, referencing the machismo chef archetype; “I really didn’t want to do that. I want to work with people when they struggle.”

This desire is especially visible in the case of one prep cook, Leanna, whose schedule is determined by the days she feels able to work and the days she is too ill from chemotherapy to prepare food. “I gave her a set of keys, and she lets herself in,” Tara told me.

Leanna is celebrated among her coworkers as a master of doing more with less, producing high quality soups seemingly out of thin air.

“This is the best job I’ve had in twenty years of working kitchens,” Leanna insisted through a cloud of steam as she stirred; “The peacefulness of this place on an early morning is just incredible.”

Despite being a person with a

life (and we all know that every life comes with struggles), Leanna is a valuable member of the Wildflour team in the way that makes the most sense for her. Restaurant workplace norms would have found a non-medical reason to replace her; Tara Moore’s entire operation is better and more human because the Wildflour retained Leanna. With such a consistent team, the usual challenge of work efficiency is a strength. The simplicity of entrusting each staff member with their station for the whole operating schedule means that everyone is practiced and that their tasks are more predictable and repeatable, saving precious energy. This was clear in the writing of the inventory list-- a task known to take upwards of half an hour from the chef’s daily duties. Not so here. Tara announced that she intended to make a grocery run, prompted everyone to check if they needed anything, recorded a few answers, and managed the whole affair in less than five minutes. The harmony of a long-term staff allows next-level efficiency, a benefit that ensures not only that more is done with less time, but that the team has the bandwidth to perform consistently at a more sophisticated level. So much of what the Wildflour Pub is able to accomplish comes from its relationship with the most taboo of all topics: money. John and Tara know that profits are

a long-term result of consistent excellence, and they routinely run fundraisers like the Mother’s Day Brunch they served to benefit the local hospice. Every time John and Tara’s business offers them a choice between profit as the owners or the benefit of the whole team, they prioritize their team. In the spring, when a difficult shift involving a team member needing urgent medical attention rattled her staff, Tara called off the following day’s dinner service. She and her team personally called fifty-two reservations to explain that the pub needed to recuperate from a traumatizing experience, and when that missed dinner shift generated no profits, the staff still received pay for their usual hours. When I asked John what he considered to be the greatest achievement of the Wildflour Pub, he said, point-blank, “I give back to my community, and I pay my employees a fair wage.”

Despite all its achievements, the Wildflour Pub’s crowning glory is its workplace culture. Ask anyone who has worked among waiters, bartenders, or cooks and they will tell you that restaurants tend to be poor examples of prosocial behavior. Tara Moore knew that wasn’t what she wanted for the Wildflour Pub.

“Kindness is a top-down policy around here,” Lauren remarked to me as she set up the final touches of the bar for service.

Jocelyn and Sydney, lead

servers, explained this as they set up the coffee station: “This place is anti-toxic. You can’t help but care about each other in a place like this.”

The Wildflour also powerfully rejects the industry norms of substance abuse and self-neglect. The former homeless, former addicts, and those recovering from pasts fraught with mental health struggles and toxic work environments are all banded together in the dignity of good work done by good people.

“Sometimes we joke that this place is really just ‘Tara’s Home For Wayward Chefs’,” chuckled Adam as he deftly filleted the fresh-caught local Chinook Salmon; “I was beginning to heal before I got here, but I never would have grown this much if it wasn’t for this place.”

This restaurant demonstrates the truth that skill isn’t the only key to success– no one truly achieves success alone, and the quality of one’s relationships with others can be the deciding factor between a full, successful life and an empty, tired one. Tara and John could have stayed within the norms of the industry and prioritized more immediate profits over the quality of their staff and menu. But the Wildflour Pub is not merely bound by industry norms– it is bound by human decency and a belief that a good meal should be something to gather around.

North Bend, Ore. — The City of North Bend has been awarded a $2,493,090 grant from the state of Oregon to perform critical seismic upgrades to its primary fire station, located at 1880 McPherson Ave. The funding comes from the state’s competitive Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP), administered by Business Oregon, and is designed to improve the resiliency of essential public buildings, including public schools and emergency service facilities, in the event of a major earthquake.

The North Bend Fire Station No. 1, originally constructed in 1965, currently serves as the city’s central fire response hub. According to a recent engineering assessment, the facility has several seismic vulnerabilities that could compromise its functionality following a significant seismic event. Planned upgrades include the installation of deep foundation micropiles to mitigate liquefaction risks, improved connections between the roof and walls to enhance structural stability,

Media Literacy

Workshop

1st Saturday in April, May and June

1:00pm North Bend Library 1800 Sherman Ave

During each session, facilitator Dr. Liam Gleason will lead a conversation focusing on the tools to navigate today’s complex media landscape and to act against misinformation and disinformation. The workshop is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Please register at https://tinyurl. com/3etdsawb.

Building Programs using Lego Building Blocks: Build it Challenge

2nd Thursday each month

3:00pm – 4:00pm Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Ave.

Ages 0 - 14. Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.

Use library’s brick collection to build. For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the Library’s website at www. coosbaylibrary.org

The Coos Bay and North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

2nd Thursday each month

1:00pm – 2:30pm Coos Bay Public Library (Myrtlewood Room) 525 Anderson Avenue

The support group 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

Oregon Bay Area Beautification

2nd Saturday each month

9:45am Locations vary; visit www.4obab.org/ for details

Whether you’re someone who enjoys light duties or someone who’s ready to dive into more demanding tasks, we have a project for you.

The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter Meets September – May Every 2nd Saturday

The Venture Inn Restaurant 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend

For help and information please call 541-707-2226.

Free Admission to the Museum

Every 2nd Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm Coos Art Museum 235 Anderson Ave

ASL Practice Place

3rd Thursday each month

12:00pm Zoom: bit.ly/3m6j2WG

Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is not a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics

This program is free and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit. ly/3m6j2WG

Unlimited Book Club

3rd Thursday each month

6:00pm

Zoom

This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our current title, selected by book club members. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M

Arts and Crafts: Craft Takeout

Every 3rd Saturday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave.

Pick up a free monthly Craft Takeout kit each month. Limit one Craft Takeout kit per person. Kits are available for pickup in the library while supplies last. A limited number of kits are available and are rst come, rst serve.

Spanglish: Spanish Conversational Program

Every 3rd Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am Coos Bay Library

525 Anderson Ave.

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.

Community Cooking with the Co-Op

Every 4th Thursday 5:30pm Zoom: bit.ly/3powyqG

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host Community Cooking With The Co-Op.

Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event! This event is FREE and open to everyone.

CAM Studio Presents: Life Drawing Group

Every 4th Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm 187 Central Ave, Coos Bay $120 for 6 sessions. 21 and up. Register online at coosart.org

First Tuesday Talk June 3

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Location

The Coos History Museum will host the June First Tuesday Talk program, “The History of Ballroom”, with Jayden Ruff, director of South Coast Pride.

Marginalized by prejudice, violence, and other burdens, Black and brown transgender and gender-nonconforming people face particular challenges in establishing secure communities—both within LGBTQ spaces and in society at large.

This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, as well as on zoom, with an admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person.

Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online at https:// cooshistory.org/eventregistration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!

Mocktail Competition

Thursday, June 5th 3:00pm – 6:00pm Coos Bay Public Library 525 Anderson Ave

The Coos Bay Public Library in partnership with Coos Health and Wellness will be hosting the rst Coastal Mocktail Competition in the Myrtlewood Room.

A variety of local establishments will be providing a mocktail for you to try and sample. You then get to vote on which one is your favorite to declare a winner. Each participant will get two voting tickets; you may choose your top two favorite mocktails or choose the same one twice.

Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary. org/event/tentativemocktails-chw-14695). If

you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays or email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.

Adria Trail Showcase

‘Land Sea and Fantasy’

Opening Reception Friday, June 6th

4:00 pm – 7:00pm

Gallery regular hours

Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Special Friday events

10:00am – 7:00pm

Mindpower Gallery

The Mindpower Gallery in downtown Reedsport is honored to feature local Reedsport Artist Adria Trail in her own showcase entitled ‘Land Sea and Fantasy’. The opening reception will feature a wide variety of work in multiple mediums.

‘Land, Sea and Fantasy’

has so much to delight the viewer and will be featured through July 11th. For more information or event date inquiries please visit the Mindpower Gallery’s webpage, Facebook or by calling (541) 271-2485.

Art & Wine Tastings

All wine tastings: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

June 6th – Artist Show and Reception, Adria Trail

June 13th – JosephJane

Winery

June 27th – Sarver Winery

July 11th – Valley View

Winery

July 18th – Artist Show and Reception, Marian Flood

July 25th – TBA

Normal Tasting Room Hours:

Thursday – Saturday 2:00pm –5:00pm

Business Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm

Closed major holidays

Mindpower Gallery

417 Fir Ave (Hwy 38) Reedsport, OR 97467

Come enjoy a taste or glass of wine and take home a bottle. Wine Tastings are also available by appointment: 541-271-2485

Sawdust Theatre

“Recipe for Disaster” “Camilla’s Culinary Quandry”

June 6 – August 30

Friday performances:

7:00pm

Sunday matinees: 2:00pm

120 N. Adams St “Recipe for Disaster” or “Camilla’s Culinary Quandary,” a melodrama based on the lives of (mostly) real characters from Coquille’s history, will grace the Sawdust Theatre stage this summer for its 57th season.

Tickets are $10 and are available at River Cities Realty, Inc., on the theatre’s website SawdustTheatre.com or at the theatre, before each performance, if seats remain unsold.

More information is available by calling 541-396-4563.

Coquille Police Department Presents: Cars and Cops

Saturday, June 7 9:00am – 2:00pm Downtown Coquille

Join us for the 4th annual car show and enjoy vendors, food, raf e, music, parade, awards, reworks and more! Donations are accepted. Registration is from 8 – 10 a.m. Registration is free and allows you to skip the line the morning of the event. Raf e and wards begins at 2 p.m. For more information, contact Coquille Police at: 541-396-2114.

Coquille Rotary River Run/Walk

Saturday June 7 9:00am

Sturdivant Park, Coquille

The Coquille Rotary Club will again sponsor the Coquille Rotary River Run/ Walk.

The event includes a 10K run, a 5K run and a 5K walk. Walkers are encouraged to participate. Preregistration is $15 with a shirt and $8

June 14

without. Preregistration is encouraged. Race day registration is from 7:30 AM until 8:45 AM ($20 with a shirt and $10 without ). Entry forms for preregistration will be available at River Cities Realty (Coquille) and Director’s Mortgage (Coos Bay).

Junior Drive, Chip and Putt Local Qualifer June 7th

Coquille Valley Elks Golf Course

All young golfers ages 7-15. The Coquille Valley Elks Golf Club is hosting a local Drive, Chip and Putt quali er on Saturday June 7th time TBD.

This Drive, Chip and Putt event is open to boys and girls ages 7-15. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four age categories: 7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old; and 14-15 years old. Participants will be grouped based on their age as of the National Finals on Sunday, April 5th, 2026.

To register and for more information please visit WWW.

DRIVECHIPANDPUTT.

COM. There is no on-site registration at the event. Registration deadline for the Coquille Valley Elks Golf Club Drive, Chip and Putt local quali er is Monday, June 2nd by 1pm. No golf experience is required. Please bring your own clubs.

Movie Night at the Coos Bay Public Library

Wednesday, June 11 & 25

5:30pm

Coos Bay Public Library

525 Anderson Ave

The Coos Bay Public Library will hold our monthly Movie Night. Twice a month the library presents a movie for the public to enjoy. This program is FREE and is open to everyone. Popcorn and fun provided!

June 11th – But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) Rated R June 25th – The Mummy (1999) Rated PG-13

Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary. org/ events/month. If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 during the library’s open hours, or email us at bayref@ coosbaylibrary.org.

Willy Vlautin: Writing Workshop & Reading Friday, June 13

Writing Workshop: 4:00pm – 5:30pm

Author Reading 6:00pm

Coos Bay Public Library Myrtlewood Room 525 Anderson Ave.

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Literary Arts, will co-host two events with award-winning Oregon author and accomplished musician, Willy Vlautin of Scappoose, Oregon.

Budding novelists, join us for an informal workshop with the author himself and get ideas for writing your book! Then, we will hear the author read from his latest novel, The Horse, which explores loneliness, art, regret, and hard-won empathy. Come and enjoy Vlautin’s hardscrabble ction about real Americans! Events are FREE and open to everyone!

Free Museum Day

June 14

10:00am – 5:00pm

Coos History Museum

The Coos History Museum welcomes you to our Free Museum Day! Join us for free admission all day, free activities for kids and families, and more! The activities will be themed around Oregon’s extinct giants, featuring 3D printed fossils and activities that allow visitors to interact with the giant megafauna that roamed Oregon thousands of years ago. Come explore, learn, and celebrate with us! No registration is required. This free day is open to all at no cost. For more information, visit cooshistory.org.

Level Up at Your Library

North Bend Public Library

Track your reading, activities, and library program attendance with our Summer Reading Game to win weekly prizes. Plus, every participant is entered for a chance to win one of our grand prizes – an iPad, Kindle Paperwhite, or Nintendo Switch – during our Grand Prize Drawing on Friday, August 1 at 12:00 PM! The rst 80 participants who complete their Summer Reading Game will score an exclusive Summer Reading t-shirt.

Registration opens Monday, June 2 at the North Bend Public Library. Schedules are available at the Circulation Desk or online at www. northbendlibrary.org. We have programs for every age group and reading level. There’s something for everyone!

This year’s theme is Level Up at Your Library, inspired by the spirit of play, puzzles, and games. Level Up at Your Library reminds us that libraries aren’t just places for knowledge; they’re places for joy and discovery too!

SWOCC Board Vacancy Notice

Application deadline: Monday, June 16 • 5:00pm

The Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education is seeking applicants to ll a vacancy on the Board.

Position #3 will become vacant effective July 1, 2025, and the term for this position ends on June 30, 2025.

Preference will be given to applicants who reside within the county.

A permanent board member for this position will be elected during the next Special Districts Election.

To apply, please contact Dina Laskey at 541-888-7400 or via email at dina.laskey@ socc.edu.

Paid Teen Summer Internship

June 16 – August 1

North Bend Library 1800 Sherman Ave.

This opportunity is open to teens ages 16 through 18 who are rising Juniors or Seniors. Teens interested in applying for the position should do so at City of North Bend’s website at www.governmentjobs. com/careers/780031 cityofnorthbend/, starting on April 8th. The deadline to apply is April 28th, and quali ed candidates should expect to interview for the position during the rst week of May.

For more information about the LSTA grants program, please visit the State Library website at www.oregon.gov/ library

Level Up: Video Game Edition

Tuesday, June 17 4:00pm

North Bend Public Library

Teens, it’s time to hit start on some summer fun! As part of the North Bend Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, the library is hosting Level Up: Video Game Edition just for teens ages 13–18. Whether you’re into Mario Kart, Forager, or just vibing in Animal Crossing, this is your chance to play your favorites (or try something new) on the NBPL Nintendo Switch. The event will take place in the library’s large meeting room, with plenty of space for gaming, snacks, and friendly competition.

Summer Reading KickO

Tuesday, June 17 – August 16 10:00am – 12:00pm City of Coos Bay Library 525 Anderson Avenue

The Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a party to kick-off summer with games, free books, and cake. The free event is geared towards kids and families 18 and under; participants under the age of 18 will receive a free book as part of the event.

Attendees will have a chance to pick up the Coos Bay Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. As part of the challenge, participants can earn entry tickets for a grand prize drawing, as well as a one-of-a kind commemorative t-shirt. The challenge is open for all ages. For more information, visit coosbaylibrary.org or call (541) 269-1101 x3606.

Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza!

Thursday, June 19

3:00pm

North Bend Public Library

Get ready to laugh, cheer, and be amazed! The North Bend Public Library is excited to welcome Heather Pearl, a professional physical comedian, for a one-ofa-kind performance: Mz. Pearl’s Circus! Kids and families are invited to join Mz. Pearl on a hilarious adventure lled with juggling, magic, physical comedy, and lots of audience participation. Kids will love the wild ride through circusinspired fun.

Don’t miss this free, familyfriendly performance at the library—perfect for children and the young at heart!

Cards at Noon

Starting Friday, June 20 Every Friday through August 1 12:00pm (No program on July 4th.)

North Bend Public Library

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your lunch hour? The North Bend Public Library invites community members to Cards at Noon, a weekly drop-in gaming social hour. Participants can enjoy a variety of board games and card games, using the library’s collection or bringing their favorite from home. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just in it for the fun, all skill levels are welcome. Lunch-break gamers are encouraged to drop in and play a quick round or can bring their lunch and stay for the full hour.

For more information, contact the North Bend Public Library at nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.

Solve the Mystery

Starting Friday, June 20 through August 1

Every Friday • 6:00pm North Bend Public Library

If you love a good whodunit, the North Bend Public Library has your Friday nights covered. Join us for Friday Night Mysteries—a weekly mystery-solving event held as part of the Summer Reading Program. (No program on July 4th.) Each week, participants will work together to unravel a new mystery—from suspicious characters in Death at a Dive Bar to uncovering the truth behind the Murder of an In uencer. Players will use clues, solve puzzles, and piece together evidence to crack the case! Bring your inner detective and get ready for a twisty evening of crimesolving excitement.

For more information, contact the North Bend Public Library at nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.

Shore Acres Garden

Volunteer Days June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19 10:00am – 1:00pm 89526 Cape Arago Highway, Coos Bay

Volunteers can learn how to prune a rose or maintain a 100-year-old-lily pond as they work alongside rangers. Be prepared to travel a short distance on uneven ground at the service site. Service will take place outdoors, and volunteers should be comfortable wearing work gloves and using hand tools. Closed-toed shoes are recommended. Wear something you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves, hand tools and morning snacks are provided. Bring a lunch. Please contact Park Ranger Jess Hayward with any questions at Jess.hayward@ oprd.oregon.gov or 541-8883732.

As I See It

I found the first picture I am sharing in my uncle’s collection of old Western World photos. This print came from a 4x5 negative from the Erwin Kimble collection and was taken around 1916 or 1917.

I searched the digitized copies of the paper and found an ad for the Parkersburg Dairy in a 1916 paper.

It reads: “Rich Milk and Cream delivered daily to your door. Parkersburg Dairy, Sanito Grocery, headquarters, Phone 5056.”

The sign in front of the horses reads: “Wheeler Studio, fine portraits, local views and cards.”

The second photo of an elephant on the Bandon beach was taken 44 years ago and appeared inside the July 29, 1981, issue of Western World.

“From Clydesdale horses to elephants ... the Bandon Beach has been a popular spot for the unusual this summer, so when someone called Western World last Tuesday to say they’d seen an elephant walking on the beach ... we weren’t surprised.

“It turned out to be Akili, a four-year-old African elephant, whose owner was exercising her on the South Jetty Beach. Owner/trainer Dotty Olson, right, was in Bandon giving rides at West Coast Game Park last week. It made the photographer cringe a bit when he watched Akili take several big drinks of sea water ... but the friendly animal seemed to think it was a novelty.

“Mrs. Olson and her husband, Ralph, own Dotty’s Game Safari in Etna, Calif.”

The third picture was taken 57 years ago and appeared on the front page of the May 16, 1968, Western World.

“Minus tides brought out the razor clam diggers in the Bandon area, in the vicinity of the Table Rock beach, over the weekend ... with the low tides continuing through today. The minus tide reached 2.3 minus Tuesday morning and clam diggers were in abundance.

By Mary Schamehorn

“Grace (Mrs. Elmer) Gant, third photo, and her husband were a couple of many successful diggers. The razor clam, unlike its kin the Empire clam, makes every effort to elude the digger providing an exciting, scurry into the sand. A small, tell-tale hole in the sand tells the clam digger that somewhere below a clam is hiding. After the first shovelful of sand, the clam is on his way down ... and if the digger isn’t fast enough, he’ll lose his game. It is not widely known that razor clams can be dug in the Bandon area.”

H.C., taught piano to many of us during the ‘50s and the ‘60s.

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I also found a great photo of Lilly Messerli, which didn’t make it into the paper but was part of a series of negatives taken that morning. Her husband,

The makeup of the Bandon School Board will change as of July 1, based on the unofficial results of the election. Corrie Gant defeated board member

David Hisel 1200 to 806; Claudia Dobney Powers

defeated incumbent Stan Avery 1186 to 832, and board member Jon Sullivan appears to have defeated challenger Matt Whitmer by 34 votes (917 to 883).

In another contested local election, Lori Osborne defeated incumbent Rick Goche 1318 to 1202 for a seat on the Bandon port commission.

In other closely watched elections, it appears that four of the five members of the Bay Area Hospital board will be new, including Dr. John Uno, Kyle Stevens, Brandon Saada and Simon Alonzo Jr. The incumbents, Marcia Jensen, Jeremy Skinner, Chris Haynsworth and Maria Sudduth, were re-elected to the SWOCC board, while the incumbents were also

re-elected to the ESD board.

There are 49,509 registered voters in Coos County, with 26.92 percent (13,328) voting in the May 20 election.

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As of Sunday evening, it appears that no one has been arrested in connection with the bust last week at West Coast Game Park, which resulted in the re-location of the more than 300 animals in the park. Because of their condition, three were euthanized.

* * * A call came across the scanner May 24 that a deputy was out with a vehicle over the embankment on Seven Devils Road at milepost 13. The report indicated that it was a vertical cliff, and the vehicle, a blue F150

pickup, was being held by trees, with about a hundred foot drop.

“Driver fled the scene when he realized someone had called it in. He was gone by the time deputies arrived on scene.”

A short time later, someone called dispatch claiming his truck was stolen while he was in it, and then wrecked it.

* * * The Bandon High School boys golf team won the 3A/2A/1A championship for the second straight year, with the event held at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Or. Members of the team, and their finish in individual play, were Sevren Quinn, a sophomore, second; Peyton Simonds, senior, third; Braedon Millhouser, sophomore, sixth; Jackson Simonds, freshman, 15th, and Trask Wehner, freshman, 35th. The team is coached by Scott Millhouser. As a team, they shot a school record 292.

* * * The rainfall for April was 1.46

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Obituaries

Clifford Gould Nading

December 7, 1932 – May 9, 2025

Clifford Gould Nading passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 92.

Clifford was born on December 7, 1932, in Oroville, California, to Virgil Nading and Maxine Lane. He lived in Arizona and New Mexico as a child, and his family moved to Oregon during his teenage years.

On February 21, 1951, Cliff married Martha Jaehnig and they lived in Coos Bay, Oregon, where they raised their four children: Gail, Michael, Robin, and Laurie. One unique life adventure was when Cliff bought a chicken farm in the late 60’s and all the kids became chicken farmers for a while.

Cliff devoted numerous years to volunteering as a firefighter in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he enjoyed contributing to the community and made lifelong friendships. It was a regular thing to hear the “plectron” (emergency alert radio receiver) go off, then see our Dad run out the door.

Cliff was known for his great sense of humor; he loved to joke and play pranks (especially on his relatives). He loved golfing and hunting, and his deep appreciation for wildlife and nature remained a constant throughout his life.

In his final years, Cliff found joy and companionship with Donna Ellison, a sweet and caring presence in his life. Donna’s love, kindness and support brightened his days.

Clifford was preceded in death by his former wife, Martha; his daughters, Gail Sinclair and Laurie Noriega; Gail’s husband, Dennis Sinclair; his parents; his brothers, Virgil and Keith; his sister, Patricia; and his beloved partner, Sharon Doolittle. He is survived by his son, Michael (and Penny) Nading, and his daughter, Robin (and Larry) Walton,

along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he loved and delighted in teasing always, and many much-loved nieces and nephews.

As per his wishes, no service will be held. Those who wish to honor his memory may send contributions to either of the Coos Bay Fire & Rescue funds.

Coos Bay Fire & Rescue

Attn: Scholarship Fund or Equipment Fund 450 Elrod Avenue

Coos Bay, OR 97420

Cliff will be remembered for his warmth, his humor, his love of the outdoors, and his devotion to family and community. His legacy of laughter, hard work, generosity, love for family, and so many other things will live on in his kids and grandkids and all their children. We miss him so much.

Roberta “Bobbie” Schmidt Service Notice

Roberta “Bobbie” Schmidt, of Cadillac, MI, formerly of Oregon, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at home with family by her side. She was 85. Memorial Services will take place at 2pm on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Drain

Assembly of God Church, located at 975 Drain Section Road, Drain OR, 97435. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.HitesmanHoldship.com. The family is being served by the Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home.

In Loving Memory of Delores Patricia

November 9, 1933 – January 4, 2025

Delores Patricia Glover, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 91.

Born in Roseburg, Oregon, Pat spent most of her life in Reedsport before moving to assisted living in Coos Bay in her later years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and steady presence touched everyone she met.

She married Emerald Glover in 1965, and together they raised two children, Brett Glover and Karen Baldwin. Emerald preceded her in death in 2017. Pat was previously married to Ted Gillem, and they shared three children: Jack Gillem, Arleen Hammett, and Thomas Gillem.

She is survived by her five children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Pat worked for many years as a receptionist at International Paper. She loved tending her yard, pulling weeds, camping, crabbing, and hosting family barbecues. Her life was rooted in simple joys and meaningful connections.

A graveside service to honor Pat’s life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Reedsport Masonic Cemetery. All

Donna Jean Bales

July 7, 1927 – May 26, 2025

Donna went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2025 at the age of 97. Donna was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota on July 7,1927 to Arnold and Mayme Burgey. Services were held at the Family Life Center. Pastor Trevor Hefner officiated, with interment at Ocean View Memory Gardens.

Donna was very proud of her family. She was the secretary for their business, Earl Bales Trucking. She devoted her life to serving Jesus. She was a faithful servant, prayer warrior, teacher and friend, while being involved in her church, Family Life Center.

Donna was a blessed Christian mother of 6, grandmother of 11, and numerous great and great greats, of whom she prayed for continually.

Donna is survived by her children, Earlene Hastings, Larry Bales, Lorna Spivey, Sylvia Combs, Dennis Bales and sister, Betty Crook and brother, Daniel Burgey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bales, and son Richard Bales. Her family thanks Inland Point Community and caregivers for their

loving care they provided and South Coast Hospice. Donations may be made to Family Life Center in Donna’s memory. Under the direction of Nelson’s Bay area Mortuary, Coos Bay.

rain in April for the same period was in 2017 when 11.60 inches were recorded. March 2025 recorded 18.25 inches.

* * * The City of Bandon learned last week that the Oregon Department of Aviation has received a $500,190 federal grant for runway and taxiway improvements to the Bandon State Airport.

The project reseals 3,600 feet of existing runway and 4,083 feet of existing Taxiway. The grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction.

“This is a tremendous win for the greater Bandon community and a critical step toward maintaining and extending the useful life of this vital transportation asset,” said City Manager Torrey Contreras.

* * * Kristy Bowman posted

this week that her brother, John “Jack” Bowman, a member of the Class of 1956, had died in Wisconsin, where he made his home.

John Watkins posted that his wife, Teri Cottor Watkins, 55, died recently, and that a service would be held June 1 at the Oddfellows building at 1 p.m. for family and friends. She was the daughter of Dixie Van Leuven and Leo Cottor and was a 1988 graduate of Bandon High. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and a daughter.

* * * Nick Schoeppner, manger of Bullards Beach State Park, announced this week that despite the contractors best efforts, Face Rock Viewpoint would remain closed through the Memorial Day weekend due to a number of holes/trenches throughout the viewpoint area that need to be backfilled. The park opened Wednesday (May 28) for

the Circles in the Sand event. The stairs to the beach remained open via the gravel trail on the south side of the park.

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Late last Wednesday night, fire departments were paged out to two fires in Langlois, one a structure and the other a local garage business.

was Krystle Figels, who lost everything in the fire, including her cat, according to a friend’s Facebook post.

* * * Although the Rite Aid pharmacy closed on May 22, the store remained open, with greatly reduced prices, through the end of May.

* * * The Meet and Greet for Tuesday, May 27, at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse featured Mike Claassen talking about the Bandon Senior Center.

Retired attorney Harry Slack will be the June 3 program talking about World War II in Bandon and the historical fiction he wrote, “Lost in the Surf.” He will also introduce his new book “Noah Rising.” Southern Coos Hospital

On Thursday, Sixes Fire posted on Facebook that they were tapped out the previous night for an RV structure fire as mutual aid to Langlois. Just as all the firefighters got home and went to bed, they were tapped out again, along with Port Orford and Curry Tender Task Force, for a fire at Vanwormer’s garage. A number of fire departments from Coos and Curry were tapped out with equipment and personnel for the garage, owned by Eric and Katie KingVanwormer. The garage was a total loss, and according to several Facebook posters, arson is suspected. An account has been set up at Rogue Credit Union to assist the Vanwormers. The resident of the RV

541-267-7182

Gerald Allen Garcia, 65, of North Bend, passed away on May 21, 2025, in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. https://www. coosbayareafunerals.com/north-bend-chapel

Richard “Dick” Jamieson, 92, of Port Orford, died May 22, 2025, in Port Orford. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon. Voneal M. Hadden, 92, of Coos Bay, passed away on May 23, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. https://www. coosbayareafunerals.com/north-bend-chapel

Donald James Roth Jr., 63, of Brookings, passed away on May 26, 2025 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. https://www. coosbayareafunerals.com/north-bend-chapel

and Health Center will sponsor the June 10 Meet and Greet, featuring Jeremy Brown, pharmacy director. The program for June 17, sponsored by Bandon History Museum, will tell the story of the June 1914 Fire which burned a block of businesses along the waterfront. Seating opens at 11:30 with the programs to begin at noon.

* * * Other events: On Wednesday, June 18, the chamber will hold a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. at the Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center for the hospital pharmacy, which is expected to open soon. It will be followed by a chamber mixer at 5 p.m. in the lobby of the hospital, sponsored by the hospital and the chamber.

A Gem and Mineral show will be held at the Barn on June 7th and 8th. On Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., BHS alumni are invited to share cake and coffee at Theresa Hall (back of St. John’s Episcopal Church) with a charge of $7 at the door. RSVP to Sharon Ward Moy at: moy_seaglass@msn.com.

The Greater Bandon Association and the chamber will host the wine and art walk on Friday evening, June 20.

Art By The Sea will hold an artist’s reception June 7, from 2 to 4, for its new show, “All About the Ocean,” with Cindy Pinnock as the featured artist.

are welcome to attend and celebrate her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to an Alzheimer’s charity of your choice, in Pat’s memory.

“Pat” Glover

Saturday, June 21

Calling All Kids Who Love the Beach

Front Street

Block Party

Saturday, June 21

2:00pm – 10:00pm

Community Bike Works

791 N. Front Street, Coos Bay.

On the beach at Otter Rock Newport Surfrider’s 15th annual Otter Rock and Roll kids surf event! Otter Rock and Roll is a sur ng contest for kids 18 and under, which includes a special class for beginners. Everybody has a chance to win wetsuits, skateboards and lots of other cool stuff. There will be a Beach Cleanup Challenge with prizes, pizza, and much more. Sign up starts May 1st. Learn more and sign up at Surfrider’s website, newport.surfrider. org. Look for the Otter Rock and Roll tab.

Tour de Fronds 2025

June 21

6:00am – 9:00am Powers, Oregon 97466

We are looking forward to this year’s annual Tour de Fronds bicycle ride. Registration will open March 1 and close on June 1st. The ride always takes place on the 3rd Saturday of June. It is a fully supported bicycle ride that allows cyclists to enjoy a day in our back yard, the gorgeous Siskiyou National Forest. All cyclists are welcome and we look forward to meeting new participants and greeting former Tour de Fronds riders.

Additional information is available on our website www.tourdefronds.com or email any questions to info@tourdefronds.com

Coos County Train Day

Saturday, June 21

11:00am – 4:00pm

766 S. First St., Coos Bay. Enjoy a free hot dog, chips, cold refreshments and cookies as the Oregon Coast Historical Railway celebrates Coos County Train Day.

Free guided tours will be offered throughout the day, and visitors can climb aboard the equipment for a hands-on experience.

So stop by for a free lunch and see what’s old is new at the popular railroad museum. Blow the whistle and ring the bells! Call Tom Baake at (541) 294-1112 for information.

Front Street Community Bike Works (FSCBW) invites you to our 6th annual Block Party! The FSCBW Block Party is a FREE family fun day to celebrate bicycle themed games, art and music; food and drink; laughter and joy! In recognition of your support and to continue our advocacy to generate local bicycle culture, we invite you to join us in celebrating the machine that promises a safe and bright transportation future.

Bicycle Games, Jousting & Tyke Bike Races, Art Bikes, Live Music, Art Booth, Food Trucks, Belly Dancing, & a Beer Garden (bring cash and ID). A FREE event.

For more information contact: Bryan Duggan, 541-808-7570 cooscommunitybicycles.org facebook.com/ CoosCommunityBikes

Shakespeare in the Park

June 21 & 22 • 3:00pm June 28 & 29 • 3:00pm Mingus Park 725 N. 10th Street

In its 10th year of presenting free Shakespeare plays, Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” two consecutive weekends. “Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a play about love. “The course of true love never did run smooth.”

This beloved story reveals that although love can be as absurd, confounding, disorderly, and changeable as a dream (and that mingling with fairies never goes easily on mortal folk), true love triumphs in the end, bringing happiness and harmony.

There is no charge but donations will be gratefully accepted, and sponsorships are still available. Bring your own seating to enjoy the play and support these local volunteer thespians.

Picnic in the Park

June 23 – August 15 Monday – Friday (Closed July 4) North Bend (Art Cart on Fridays!)

Ferry St. Park 11:00am – 11:10am

Simpson Park 11:15am – 11:25am

Airport Heights Park 11:35am – 11:45am

Airport Housing Complex 11:50am – 12:00pm Oak St. Park 12:05pm – 12:20pm

Lakeside/Hauser/ North Bend

Lakeside Library 11:00am – 11:10am

Food Hero

Adult lunches are $5.00. Children are free! No change carried by drivers. We are back to grab and go meals! Duplicate meals are not allowed. Free breakfast for the following weekday morning will be handed out with each lunch!

For more information call: Noth Bend School District #13 541-751-6779 or 541756-2521.

Teen Escape Room

Tuesday, June 24

4:00pm North Bend Public Library

Think you’ve got what it takes to escape? Teens aged 13–18 are invited to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test in a fast-paced and fun escape room challenge. Participants will work together to gather clues, solve puzzles, and beat the clock—all in a race to escape the library’s specially designed escape room. No registration required. Just bring your curiosity, your friends, and your best detective skills.

Wednesday, June 25 2:00pm

North Bend Public Library

Calling all junior chefs! The North Bend Public Library and OSU’s Food Hero invite kids of all ages to get creative in the kitchen during our Food Hero kids cooking class. Participants will learn how to make fresh veggie pizzas and blueberry smoothies—delicious, nutritious snacks that are fun, fast, and easy to make. All materials and ingredients are provided. Space is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to register in advance at https://forms. of ce.com/r/y6ESF3cAqS. To learn more about Food Hero,

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service, N 10th St & W Commercial Ave

11:24 am – Warrant service, Central & 11th

• 11:37 am – Burglary, 227 S Wall St

• 11:50 am – Alarm, business, 260 S Broadway Ave

12:42 pm – Driving complaint, S 1st & Hall

• 12:53 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 & Elrod

1:01 pm – Alarm, Residence, 1075 S Broadway St Fred Meyer

1:42 pm – Disorderly Conduct, 1350 Teakwood Ave South Coast E

• 2:03 pm – Driving Complaint, 1st & Johnson

• 2:41 pm – Accident, 2051 Newmark Ave Walmart

3:01 pm – Illegal Camping, Ross Inlet Rd

• 3:20 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 500 Blk Morrison

4:08 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, Empire Lakes John Topits Park

• 4:29 pm – Criminal Trespass, N 8th St/W Commercial Ave

• 4:55 pm – Violation of Restraining Order, 1300 N Bayshore Dr

4:55 pm – Accident, S Broadway & Elrod

• 7:34 pm – Dispute, N Bayshore & Teakwood

8:11 pm – Mental Subject, 1677 Newmark Ave

8:47 pm – Warrant Service, 1360 Airport Ln

• 9:37 pm – Criminal Trespass, 941 Noble Ave

9:59 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, S Empire & Newmark

• 10:25 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 2001 N Bayshore Dr Coos Bay Toyota

• 10:45 pm – Suspicious Vehicle, 370 2nd Ave Eastside School

10:49 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 715 9th Ave Bigfoot Beverages Coquille

9:47 am – Criminal trespass, 210 E 3rd St, St James Episcopal Church

10:32 am – Accident, hit & run, 851 N Central Blvd

• 3:09 pm – Misuse of 9-1-1, 378 W Central Blvd

• 5:02 pm – Driving complaint, W 17th Pl & N Fir St

5:08 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 42 & Johnson Mill

5:54 pm – Accident, pedestrian, 155 E 1st St, Safeway 11:32 pm – Assault, 325 N Henry St

Myrtle Point

7:53 am – Driving complaint, 4th & Cedar

• 4:27 pm – Driving complaint, 835 California Ave

• 6:38 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 42 MP 3

Thursday 5/22

North Bend

• 7:29 am – Disorderly Conduct, 1700 Block Monroe

• 8:06 am – Subpoena Service, 835 California Ave

• 11:14 am – Check, Welfare, Sherman & Clark 11:14 am – Driving Complaint, 1612 Sherman Ave

11:16 am – Criminal Trespass, 1503 Virginia Ave

• 12:59 pm – Suspicious Subject, 2003 Grant St

• 1:03 pm – Check, Welfare, Virginia & Nobe

1:51 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1611 Virginia Ave

2:24 pm – Subpoena Service, 835 California Ave

• 4:39 pm – Warrant Service, 3480 Tremont Ave

• 5:04 pm – Driving Complaint, Oak & Virginia

6:07 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 230

6:07 pm – Driving Complaint, North City Limits

6:19 pm – Check, Welfare, State & Tremont

• 7:11 pm – Theft, 1469 Sherman Ave

7:20 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1611 Virginia Ave

Coos Bay

• 12:44 am – Warrant Service, San Bernardino Co, California

• 1:05 am – Check, Welfare, 929 Maryland Ave

1:06 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 1238 Teakwood Ave Tru Furniture

1:25 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 900 Blk Maryland Ave

• 1:30 am – Arrest, 997 Newmark Ave Chevron Empire

• 6:30 am – Driving complaint, N Schoneman

6:31 am – Burglary, 893 Central Ave

• 7:49 am – Stalking, 1900 Woodland Dr

8:51 am – Criminal trespass, 1385 Newmark Ave

9:13 am – Criminal trespass, 114 N Wasson St

• 9:14 am – Check welfare, Coos Bay area

9:16 am – Check welfare, 1677 Newmark Ave

10:11 am – Suspicious conditions, 150 S 2nd St

• 10:11 am – Driving complaint, Newmark & City Limits

• :31 am – Alarm, residence, 1450 Hillside Ter 10:47 am – Warrant service, 1385 Newmark Ave

• 11:14 am – Driving complaint, 1995 Newmark Ave

• 12:53 pm – Warrant service, 725 N 10th St

1:25 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 101 & Hwy 42

• 1:28 pm – Accident, non injury, Commercial & Mingus Park

• 2:05 pm – Illegal dumping, 1995 Newmark Ave

2:29 pm – Juvenile problem, 925 E 10th St

• 2:35 pm – Mental subject, 500 Central Ave 2:39 pm – Juvenile problem, N 12th & Central

3:24 pm – Criminal trespass, 1590 Newmark Ave

• 3:46 pm – Criminal trespass, 186 N 8th St

• 3:58 pm – Accident, non injury, 2051 Newmark Ave

4:02 pm – Harassment, 2051 Newmark Ave

• 4:11 pm – Mental subject, 460 N 3rd Ct Apt 1 5:40 pm – Threats, 1502 Pennsylvania Pl

• 5:48 pm – Traffic hazard, SW Blvd & Washington

• 6:33 pm – Road closure, Central & 10th 6:50 pm – Disorderly conduct, 295 Holland Ave

• 7:03 pm – Suicidal subject, Empire Lakes

• 7:23 pm – Suspicious conditions, N 14th & Spruce

7:37 pm – Located runaway, 2000 blk Newmark

7:49 pm – Located runaway, 2051 Newmark

Ave

• 8:19 pm – Theft, 1385 Newmark Ave

• 8:29 pm – DUII, 1436 Southwest Blvd

8:41 pm – Check welfare, 1751 Milligan Ave

• 11:13 pm – Suicidal subject, 575 S Main St 11:32 pm – Unauthorized use MV, 130 N Cammann St

• 11:40 pm – Suspicious vehicle, Frisbee Golf Course

Coquille  9:54 am – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

• 9:57 am – Violation of Restraining Order, 250 N Baxter St

• 12:29 pm – Dispute, 96955 Hwy 42S Sturdivant Park

1:03 pm – Sex Offender Registration, Coquille Police Department

• 3:56 pm – Driving Complaint, Hwy 42 MP 2

• 5:25 pm – Assault, 5th St & Elliott St 6:34 pm – Mental Subject, On the Hwy

• 6:51 pm – Violation City Code, 775 N Birch 8:10 pm – Dispute, Neighbor, 1223 N Collier St 8:27 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 692 N Elliott St

• 9:52 pm – Criminal Mischief, 285 N Baxter St

• 1:34 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 499 W Central Blvd

Myrtle Point

• 1:31 am – Accident, Hwy 42 & Old Weigh Scale

11:38 am – Check, Welfare, 1908 Maple St

• 3:04 pm – Theft, 1783 View St

Friday 5/23

North Bend

• 12:38 am – Open Door, 2265 Newmark St 12:40 am – Suspicious Vehicle, End Ferry Rd

• 12:58 am – Check, Welfare, 3635 Sherman Ave 1:40 am – Overdose, 1693 Hayes

• 2:03 am – Dispute, Family, 2046 Virginia Ct

• 2:34 am – Criminal Trespass, Newmark & Sherman 2:49 am – Driving While Suspended, Newmark & Broadway 3:36 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 1611 Virginia Ave

Coos Bay  2:33 am – Attempt to locate, 1445 N Bayshore Dr

• 3:53 am – Alarm, business, 149 S 7th St

Saturday 5/24

North Bend

• 7:59 am – Background Check, 87026 Lower Fourmile Ln

• 8:19 am – Suspicious Subject, Hwy 101 MP 234 McCullough Bridge 9:07 am – Dispute, 2181 Hamilton Dr

• 9:13 am – Dispute, 1611 Virginia Ave Ross Dress for Less

• 12:56 pm – Criminal Mischief, 2420 Sherman Ave First Christian

2:05 pm – Accident, Non Injury, 3201 Tremont Ave Kokwel Casino

• 3:44 pm – Suicidal Subject, 1800 Sherman Ave North Bend Library

• 4:13 pm – Driving Complaint, Harrison & Washington

5:03 pm – Suspicious Subject, 3601 Inland Ct

• 6:18 pm – Intoxicated Subject, 835 California Ave

7:05 pm – Located Wanted Subject, Newmark Near LaClair

• 7:48 pm – Driving Complaint, McPherson Ave

• 7:56 pm – Theft of Services, 1388 Virginia Ave Tais Dynasty 8:23 pm – Attempt to Locate, 835 California Ave

• 8:24 pm – Check, Welfare, Virginia & Marion 9:38 pm – Harassment, 1012 Clark St

• 10:23 pm – Assault, 2908 Sheridan Ave 10:36 pm – Criminal Trespass, 1710 Virginia Ave Nobe Taphouse

• 10:42 pm – Disturbance, Newmark & Tremont

• 11:58 pm – Suicidal Subject, McCullough Bridge Coos Bay

• 8:31 am – Check welfare, 500 Central Ave

• 8:38 am – Mental subject, 3111 SE Ocean Blvd

• 9:25 am – Theft, 951 S 2nd St 11:37 am – Warrant service, Grant & N Wasson

• 11:40 am – Suicidal subject, Newmark & S Empire 11:43 am – Warrant service, Newmark & Norman

• 11:54 am – Mental subject, 6th & Anderson 1:11 pm – Civil problem, 1660 N 16th St

• 1:26 pm – Criminal mischief, Behind Blossom Gulch

• 1:30 pm – Attempt to locate, Newmark & N Schoneman

1:39 pm – Suspicious conditions, 624 N Cammann St

• 1:58 pm – Dispute, neighbor, 555 S Wasson St

2:06 pm – Dispute, 670 W Central Ave

• 2:37 pm – Driving while suspended, Newmark & Cammann

• 3:10 pm – Civil problem, 1453 Cedar Ave

• 6:19 pm – Harassment, phone, 151 Norman Ave

• 6:26 pm – Suicidal subject, 151 Norman Ave 7:01 pm – Attempt to locate drunk driver, Bayshore & Teakwood

• 7:37 pm – Suspicious conditions, 875 Seabreeze Ter

7:41 pm – Theft, Unknown Coos Bay location

• 8:35 pm – Dispute, 477 S Marple St

8:50 pm – Check welfare, 1615 Minnesota Ave

• 4:09 pm – Trespassing, 941 Juniper Ave

4:32 pm – DUI, 1 Country Club Dr

• 6:16 pm – Suicidal Subject, McKays 10:18 pm – Road Hazard, Mile Post 216 & Hwy 101

• 10:44 pm – Traffic Stop, 19th St & Hwy 101

• 11:06 pm – Traffic Stop, Lower Smith River Rd & Hwy 101

Myrtle Point

• 7:08 pm – Attempt to locate drunk driver, Hwy 42 MP 17 11:17 pm – Dispute, Powers Hwy MP 1

Sunday 5/25

North Bend

12:06 am – Suicidal Subject, 2181 Hamilton Ave

• 2:41 am – Suspicious Vehicle, 2238 Pony Creek Rd First Presbyterian

• 7:42 am – Burglary, 3355 Virginia Ave (Church of Jesus) 9:03 am – Warrant service, Virginia & Hamilton

12:48 pm – Dispute, family, 3201 Tremont Ave

• 3:33 pm – Juvenile problem, 2634 11th St 3:40 pm – Accident, non-injury, Virginia & Sherman

3:48 pm – Disorderly conduct, Hwy 101 MP 234 (McCullough Bridge)

7:25 pm – Warrant Service, Waite St & Broadway

• 10:26 pm – Disorderly Conduct, Newmark & Kenware

• 11:00 pm – Suspicious Subject, McCullough Bridge 11:16 pm – Suspicious Conditions, 1835 McPherson Ave Coos Bay

12:47 am – Mental subject, 1385 Newmark Ave

1:14 am – Driving complaint, Johnson Ave WB from 101

• 2:37 am – Suspicious conditions, 1293 Ocean Blvd

• 3:33 am – Mental subject, 1775 Thompson Rd 4:30 am – Dispute, 2021 Newmark Ave

• 4:47 am – Driving while suspended, Main & Schetter Coquille

• 11:00 am – Criminal mischief, 511 E 6th St 3:15 pm – Accident, Fairview & W Central

• 8:11 pm – Driving complaint, 861 E 2nd St

• 8:12 pm – Driving complaint, 94524 Shelley Rd Reedsport

• 1:32 pm – Community Relations, 2206 Longwood Dr Reedsport 1:34 pm – Suspicious Activity, Winchester Ave Mini Storage 2:10 pm – Suspicious Activity, 1785 Winchester Ave Reedsport

• 6:34 pm – Suspicious Activity, 107 Swain Ct Reedsport

To solve the sudoku puzzle: The numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

• 10:20 am – Driving While Suspended, 2040 Broadway Ave Grocery Outlet

• 11:31 am – Suspicious Conditions, 1900blk Sherman Ave 11:46 am – Suicidal Subject, North Bend Area

• 11:51 am – Theft, 1202 California Ave

• 12:06 pm – Criminal Mischief, 1860 Virginia Ave

12:27 pm – Theft, 1701 Newmark St BottleDrop

8:55 pm – Fight, 914 S 10th St Coquille

• 12:13 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 42 & McNeely

• 12:55 pm – Harassment, 17th & Fir 9:50 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 42 MP 9

• 2:32 am – Shots fired, 510 E 4th St Reedsport

2:10 pm – Suspicious Activity, 700 Block Winchester Ave

• 6:38 pm – Noise Complaint, 748 Winchester Ave Reedsport

10:59 pm – Road Hazard, Mile Post 208 & Hwy 101 Reedspor

11:30 pm – Traffic Complaint, Mile Post 10 & State Highway 38 Reedsport

Myrtle Point

9:19 pm – Suspicious vehicle, 1893 Roseburg Rd 11:13 pm – Driving complaint, Hwy 42 MP 13 11:32 pm – Juvenile problem, Maple St Lions Par.

State secures habitat conservation plan, permits for the Elliott State Research Forest

The HCP is Oregon’s first for public forest lands, and key as research forest operations begin.

SALEM, Ore. –Oregon’s Elliott State Research Forest has achieved another major milestone and first for Oregon.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries today announced approval of the habitat conservation plan for the research forest and issuance of Endangered Species Act permits for implementing the plan over the next 80 years.

The HCP is the state’s first for public forest lands, and key as the Elliott begins actively operating in 2025 as Oregon’s first state research forest.

“Oregon’s Elliott State Research Forest is continuing to lead the way,” said Governor Tina Kotek. “With this habitat conservation plan comes certainty that innovative research, economic and environmental benefits, and wildlife protection can all be achieved on the Elliott for decades to come.”

“The habitat conservation plan supports our state partners in innovative forest research and timber production compatible with species conservation,” said Bridget Fahey, Acting Regional Director for the Pacific Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “We’re looking forward to working with the state for another 80 years of conservation.”

HCPs ensure compliance with the federal Endangered Species Act, mapping out both specific management activities that may impact protected species and conservation commitments that protect those species and their habitat over time. Timber harvest and habitat restoration projects are among the activities covered by the approved HCP, which supports operation of the Elliott as a working research forest.

A 2012 lawsuit over protected species halted timber harvest on the Elliott, and ultimately led to the State Land Board’s vision of a publicly owned research forest that would contribute multiple benefits to Oregon.

“The future of the Elliott has always been about Oregonians coming together to chart a course that represents what’s best about our state – fulfilling our obligations to school kids, protecting public lands, research that benefits our rural communities, and providing predictable access to timber off this forest. This HCP is foundational to that effort, and its approval is a vote of confidence from our federal partners,” said Secretary of State Tobias Read.

The Department of State Lands, guided by a public Elliott State Research Forest Board of Directors, will now oversee the 83,000-acre Elliott as a national center for forest science and management.

In October 2024, the State Land Board approved the initial research forest management plan, which

calls for benefits that include protecting and restoring habitat, supporting local economies by resuming timber harvest, enhancing opportunities for recreation and education, and promoting opportunities for Indigenous forest stewardship and research.

As a research forest, the Elliott will advance a business model and social, economic, and ecological research of national and international relevance to how forest management can support many public benefits. Integrating an HCP and voluntary carbon project on public land, as the research forest will, also

represents a first for the nation.

Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner said, “the Elliot State Research Forest embodies the values that make Oregon unique: people working together to safeguard our children’s future and the forests that we depend on. The habitat conservation plan shows what we can do when we work together to advance these values.”

DSL is currently finalizing the initial Elliott operations plan, which outlines timber harvest, restoration projects, road maintenance, and other anticipated activities over the next two years. The

operations plan implements the approved forest management plan and includes activities allowed under the HCP. The permit issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service covers incidental take of the threatened marbled murrelet and northern spotted owl. The permit issued by NOAA Fisheries covers incidental take of threatened Oregon Coast coho salmon.

Keith Tymchuk, who serves as chair of the Elliott State Research Forest Board of Directors, said ongoing collaboration by many has been essential to the success of the research forest.

“The Elliott is a treasure, and for over seven years now, Oregonians representing many different walks of life have been working to craft a future that fits it. The HCP has always been a huge part of completing our move past the gridlock and standing up the transformation to a research forest,” Tymchuk said. “I’d like to thank Gov. Kotek and the Land Board, Director Walker, ESRF Manager Goodding and the terrific DSL staff, and our collaborative partners from all circles—past and present—for their vision, dedication, persistence and hard work to get us to this point.”

Officer Scottie Lathrom recognized for two decades of dedication and public safety leadership

North Bend Police Officer Scottie

Lathrom was honored Tuesday night during the City Council meeting for 20 years of dedicated service to the city and its residents.

Police Chief Cal Mitts presented Lathrom with a commemorative plaque, recognizing his two decades of contributions to the department. “Scottie has been with the department in several important roles over the years — beginning as a reserve officer, then as a dispatcher, and now serving for many years as a full-time police officer,” Mitts said. “We are incredibly grateful for his unwavering commitment.”

The plaque reads, in part, “With heartfelt appreciation, we extend our deepest gratitude for your commitment and invaluable contributions to the North Bend Police Department and the City of North Bend — 2005 to 2025.”

Lathrom, named the department’s Traffic Officer of the Year for 2024, made 1,223 traffic stops over the past year, a reflection of his dedication to proactive enforcement and public safety education.

“Scottie sets the standard,” Mitts said. “He’s not just enforcing the law — he’s making a difference. He’s a role model in our department and in the community we serve.” The ceremony concluded with a round of applause and group photos, capturing a milestone in a career devoted to protecting and serving North Bend. For more information, visit www. northbendoregon.us/contact.

Video of the presentation is available

Photos courtesy of Oregon Dept. of State Lands