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Weekender Airport celebrates evolution of infrastructure and services BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport officials recently came together with members of the local community to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Coos County Airport District and celebrate their recent apron expansion project. “This is such a vital part of our community,” said Stephanie Kilm-

er, Public Relations & Marketing for Southwest Oregon Regional Airport, during the recent celebration. Kilmer said the impact of the airport is far reaching, “whether it's getting medications through a cargo carrier or the Amazon package that you get delivered to your doorstep.” Airport officials invited the community to celebrate the accomplishments that have

been made since its’ inception two decades ago with a ribbon cutting with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, June 22. They said the airport infrastructure and services have evolved and continue to evolve. The latest project that has been completed is an Apron Expansion Project. The apron is a designated area of an airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded,

loaded, and refueled. Some of the functions of the aircraft apron are to provide areas for aircraft to maneuver to and from the taxiway system and to support air carrier operations for both aircraft and support vehicles. Airport Project Manager Rick Skinner said the apron project involved a very high spec of concrete which is twice the strength of normal concrete, and it

was poured nine and a half inches deep. “It's cut into 15 foot by 15 foot pieces and took approximately 4,500 yards of concrete to complete the entire job,” he said. “The job really turned out really nice.” The $6.6 million dollar Apron Expansion project was funded by an FAA Grant, ODOT Connect Oregon Grant, and the Coos County Airport District.

Skinner reported the apron modification was phase one of the current project and phase two involves the creation of a cargo warehouse that can be used for storing and shipping out perishable products like cranberries, blueberries or fish, for example. “The next phase is really going to help the local economy, and give Airport continued on page 3

Contracts Collector offers rare Awarded for and valuable items Wastewater in Reedsport Treatment Plant, Sewer Improvement Project

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Bob Haas retired more than a decade ago from a career in business consulting – but that hasn’t slowed him down. After his retirement, Haas open Silver City Coins in Brookings. Now he’s offering more of his impressive selection of coins and other collectible memorabilia at a shop in Reedsport. Haas said when heard the coin shop “The Little Mint,” had closed in Reedsport, he decided he wanted to keep it going. The long-time collector said he is continuing to offer rare and collectible coins in Reedsport so local coin collectors don’t have to travel to Brookings. He also jazzed it up with a huge variety assortment of rare and historical items. “I like have a little bit of something for everyone,” Haas said. The store is filled with rare coins, antiques, jewelry, books, artwork, autographed memorabilia from celebrities – including athletes, movie stars, models, artists – and more. He has some very expensive pieces including a signed original oil painting of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe. He also has a bat signed by Ted Williams and many autographed baseballs.

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The Coos Bay City Council awarded contracts for both Phase 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and a sewer improvement project. The contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant was awarded to McClure and Sons, Inc for an amount of $20.32 million, contingency included. The project will include “a new secondary clarifier, chlorine contract basin, yard piping, generator and an upgrade to the electrical system,” city staff stated in a report. The total project cost is earmarked at just under $24 million and will take approximately two years from the start of construction. All councilor’s voted in favor of awarding the contract to McClure and Sons, Inc. The council also awarded a contract to Knife River Materials for a sewer improvement project on North 3rd Street and Highland Avenue. The

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contract was for $295,495, contingency included. The project will be funded through the Water Quality Improvement Fund. The sewer on North 3rd and Highland was chosen for the project due to a failing sewer pipe that staff found there last winter. “Last winter, staff discovered a failed pipe along North 3rd Street between Highland and Market. After investigation, they found a portion of the pipe had failed and was blocking flows,” city staff stated in a report. “Staff contracted with Johnson Rock Products to repair only the failed section so that free flowing conditions in the pipe could be restored. Based on staff's investigation, it was determined this entire segment of pipe was in need of replacement.” All councilors voted in favor of awarding the contract to Knife River Materials. Look for more updates on Coos Bay City Council news at https://theworldlink.com/.

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