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Holistic wellness store connects mind, body, spirit

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

A mother-daughter team is offering locals a chance to connect with their mind, body and spirit.

Dorine Hartnett and Sue Granzow opened their store “Mind Body Spirit” holistic wellness in the Pony Village Mall during Spring of 2023 after having success at the local farmer’s market.

“I wanted to find something that my mom and I could do together. We both started by selling essential oils at the farmer's market for about two years,” Hartnett said. “So

many people kept asking us, ‘Do you have a store? Is there a place we can get this regularly?’ So we sat down and we said, ‘Do we want to do this?’ And we did. And here we are.”

The team of entrepreneurs continue to offer a variety of essential oils, and have expanded to include additional apothecary and meditation items. They also introduced metaphysical items such as tarot and oracle cards, as well as a variety of books, candles, crystals, gem stones and gem stone faceting.

Now that the business owners have gotten situated

into their brick and mortar store, they decided to put on a Metaphysical Faire. During the event, they will be hosting an aura photographer, energy workers and readers, as well as vendors.

The event will be held on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their location inside the mall.

The business owners are also gearing up to offer classes about how

School’s back in session

Students in Coos Bay, North Bend and across Coos County returned to class last week as summer officially came to an end and teachers welcomed students back to the classroom. During an open house at Sunset School, third-grade teacher Chris Lyon met with families of students. The very next day, students lined up to enter the school for the first time.

Employee recognized for 45-years with co-op

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Coos Head Food Co-op employees showed gratitude to Deb Krough by celebrating her 45th work anniversary.

They threw a party for Krough at the store in Coos Bay, fondly naming the event “Deb Day.”

Krough has seen many changes during her time at the store. Her fellow employees credit her with helping to shape the co-op into what it is today.

The longtime employee said the 45-years went by quickly.

“Honestly, time just went by and I stayed busy. It just kind of snuck up on me, ‘Wow, I’ve been here a really long time,’” Krough said.

Krough originally started working at the co-op as a volunteer. Volunteers would trade hours for discounts on food.

“I didn’t have full-time work at that point and it looked like a fun place to be. The people were nice and it was all kind of new to me,” Krough said.

At that time, the store sold a lot of bulk food, including rolled oats, flour and rice. They would also get in big blocks of cheese. After stacking up as many discounts as possible as a volunteer –Krough was offered the first paid cashier position.

The co-op business model is different from other businesses because there is no one person

in charge, and members are also part-owners of the store.

“We as a group – the employees, the volunteers and the board – had to make the business run. So, there was always something to learn, always work to do. There was a real sense of community and comradery that I enjoy,” the longtime co-op employee said.

Krough, who is now store manager, said she also enjoys being able to buy and sell produce from local farms, such as Valley Flora farm in Langlois, and support other local businesses as much as possible.

While the business is well-situated now, Krough said it hasn’t always been that way.

There were some challenges with the prior location in North Bend – including small aisles and a lack of parking, she said. There were also some tough years in the 80s when it was just her and one other employee keeping the store going. But Krough stuck it out.

“Myself and another woman were co-managers. Both of us were pretty concerned and careful with our expenditures and that got us through those few years when we were pretty tight with money,” she said.

Krough said there are a lot of people involved who made the co-op what it is today,

“A lot of people have been involved and have helped the co-op grow through the years,” she said –including a group of people who managed to rebuild the entire storefront in one day.

“It’s been a huge amount of community dedication,” Krough said.

Coos Head Food Co-op is located at 353 South 2nd Street in Coos Bay. They can be found online at www.coosheadfood.coop or by phone at (541) 7567264.

Photo submitted by reader Sandy Duncan

Photos by Bree Laughlin Sue Granzow and her daughter Dorine Hartnett opened their “Mind Body Spirit” holistic wellness store in the Pony Village Mall after having success at the local farmer’s market.

Photos by David Rupkalvis/For The World

Photo by Bree Laughlin/The World Deb Krough received a lot of praise during a celebration to honor Krough for 45 years at the Coos Herad Food Co-op.

ATTENTION COOS COUNTY

ATTENTION COOS COUNTY

AND NON-PROFITS

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 for projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, info and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 for projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, info and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Southwestern Foundation Congratulates

2023-24 Scholarship Recipients

The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2023-24 scholarship recipients. Thanks to generous donors, the organization awarded nearly 200 scholarships totaling more than $270,000 for students attending Southwestern for the upcoming academic year.

“Scholarships often make the difference between students pursuing their education or not,” said Elise Hamner, Southwestern Foundation Executive Director. “A scholarship is not just nancial aid. Our students tell us that receiving a scholarship inspires them, because they know someone cares about

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Guided by a board of community volunteers, the Southwestern Foundation organized as a nonpro t organization in 1962, the year after the college started. Since then, thousands of students have attended the college using Foundation scholarships. These awards help students achieve their goals, by breaking down barriers and cultivating the next generation of leaders, thinkers and innovators in local communities, the state and around the world.

In addition to Foundation scholarships, the college can potentially assist families of current high school graduates with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 or higher with a free two-year tuition waiver worth more than $9,800 to attend Southwestern. This past year, 44 students from the 10 high schools in the college district took advantage of the GPA award opportunity. In total, they saved their families nearly $150,000 in tuition costs.

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to best use essential oils and other holistic practices.

They said opening the store has been a labor of love.

“The community has been very welcoming to us. We feel like we belong to the community now. It’s just fills my heart. It’s fun to meet people who come in and they are so excited to see us,” Granzow said.

Granzow and her daughter enjoy helping to navigate people to find what they are looking for at the store. One of the essential oil blends they offer is

called “A big hug.”

“We’ve had somebody tell us that’s exactly how you feel when you smell it. It just feels like somebody wrapped their arms around you and gave you a big hug. Essential oils can offer an all-around emotional and physical support,” said Hartnett. The mother and daughter like to offer alternative methods to people who might have ailment.

“For me, going to the doctor every time I have a hurt or something –it's not my cup of tea, I would much rather be able to go plant my feet in the sand and become grounded and just let my body do what it

needs to do,” Hartnett said.

“But not everybody realizes that there are alternatives. There's acupuncture, there's acupressure, there's Ayurveda. There's changes to your diet. Just those simple little things are actually holistic wellness. It's doing it with the whole body. Holistic means using your mind, your body and your spirit.”

The Mind Body Spirit Holistic Wellness store is located at 1611 Virginia Ave, #114 inside the Pony Village Mall in North Bend. They can also be reached on Facebook and online at mindbodyspirithw.com.

Oregonians to Start Receiving Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits

Working Oregonians who need to take time off work to care for important personal and familial life events can start receiving paid leave benefits through the state’s new paid family and medical leave program, Paid Leave Oregon. Employees can apply for benefits online by visiting frances.oregon. gov/Claimant. Offering paid leave is critical to making Oregon’s economy strong, allowing employees to keep their jobs during important life events and improving worker retention and production. Oregon legislators first championed and passed Paid Leave Oregon in 2019 (House Bill 2005), making Oregon one of just 11 states, along with Washington D.C., to offer paid family and medical leave.

“This practical, affordable program is going to be life changing for so many Oregonians and their families. Paid Leave Oregon is going to make Oregon families healthier and safer by providing valuable time for working people to take care of ailing or aging family members or escape a dangerous domestic violence situation. It sends a message to every hardworking Oregonian that their time and their

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families matter,” said Senator Kathleen Taylor (D-Milwaukie, Oak Grove, SE & NE Portland), who chief sponsored and led the charge to pass HB 2005.

In addition to the Paid Leave Oregon plan, in 2023, Democrats passed legislation to support working families, including Oregon’s first-ever statebased child tax credit (House Bill 3235) providing up to $1,000-per-child for qualifying families struggling to make ends meet and impactful solutions to the child care shortage.

“I’m proud to say that here in Oregon, you don’t have to choose between a paycheck and caring for your family,” said Representative Annessa Hartman (D-Gladstone, Oregon City & N Clackamas County), member of the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services. “Democrats are building an Oregon for working families, and with many working and single parents like myself in the Legislature, I can say we’ve only just begun.”

Supporting working families is a central part of House and Senate Democrats’ agendas.

ABOUT PAID LEAVE

OREGON

Paid Leave Oregon covers paid family leave,

medical leave, and safe leave for most Oregon workers.

Employees can apply for the following reasons:

To care for themselves or members of their family during the birth of a child, or to bond with a child after birth, adoption, or placement of a child in their home through foster care;

To care for themselves during a serious health condition;

To care for a family member when they have a serious health condition;

If they or their child experience sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment, or stalking.

Most workers will be able to take up tov12 weeks of paid leave annually through the program, although those who are pregnant, have given birth or have health issues related to childbirth, may be eligible for up to 14 weeks of paid leave.

Employees will be eligible to receive benefits for leave taken on or after September 3, and payments will begin going out in midSeptember. Benefits are determined by a sliding scale. Oregon workers making minimum wage will receive 100% of their paycheck while on leave and those earning more will be eligible to receive up to $1,523.63 per week.

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Adult comedy show coming to Coquille

BY DEAN BRICKEY Freelance writer

COQUILLE — An adult comedy show with three performers is coming to Coquille this month.

The stand-up comics will be on stage beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St. Soul Of Wit Productions of Salem is bringing the artists to town.

“Laughter is guaranteed,” said April Birkholz of Soul of Wit. “Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt.”

Birkholz said the talented comedians will deliver hilarious jokes and stories, providing non-stop laughter for those ages 18 and older.

“This in-person event promises to be a riot of laughter,” she said, “so gather your friends and get ready for an unforgettable evening of comedy.”

Ty Boice of Salem will be the host and opening act for the evening. Birkholz said Boice is the “cool dad,” bringing energetic relatability” to the stage. After working more than a decade as an award-winning actor and director, Boice has worked at some

of the region’s biggest comedy clubs, including: Harvey’s, Helium-PDX, The Mad House, Candy’s, Ha ha Comedy Club, Laughs comedy club, Infinity Room, Chadwick’s and Comedy Chateau, Birkholz said.

“Ty has headlined in rooms throughout the Northwest and been featured at Tacoma Comedy club and the Spokane comedy club,” she said, adding, “Ty recently opened for Caroline Rhea, Alonzo Bodden, Kyle Kinane and Pablo Francisco as well headlining for Joke masters comedy, Bangers comedy, infinity room, Swallowtail comedy and golden mic comedy.”

Just recently, Boice finished shooting an X box commercial. Following him on stage will be Angie Bloomfield, an up-andcoming comic from Eugene.

“She was voted Best Comic in Eugene by a panel of her peers for the Eugene Weekly in 2020,” Birkholz said. ‘Her comedy is a hilarious autobiographical deconstruction of being an adult woman, mother, and partner approaching middle age while trying to maintain youthful relevancy.”

Bloomfield performs regularly around Oregon and is a headlining performer at the Savage Henry Comedy Festival this year.

Headliner for the Coquille show is Sam Miller of

Olympia Wash., whom Birkholz calls “one of the West Coast’s fastest-rising comedians.”

She said Miller has been a guest on “The Bob and Tom Show” heard by 2.5 million radio listeners everyday. The comedian also was the runner-up in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He's also performed with the Addicts Comedy Tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the Northwest. For three consecutive years, he won awards in "The Best of Olympia" issue of the Weekly Volcano.

Miller is 6 foot 6, weighs 360 pounds, been married for 11 years, has two children and has been clean and sober 14 years.

“Sam likes to make jokes about what it’s like to be a sober parent,” Birkholz said. “He also likes to make jokes about what jails like in Yakima.”

Miller’s first album and special, “Round Trip,” recently was recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel of Stand Up! Records, with which Miller recently signed a threealbum deal.

Tickets for the evening of comedy are $12 online athttps://www.eventbrite. com/e/ 708115481467?aff= oddtdtcreator and $15 at the door.

Daniel Bruce Merrill

Dan Merrill, age 70, of Roseburg, Oregon, dedicated husband, retired pastor, skilled handyman and father of three, passed away in July of 2023, at home with family present. Dan was born in Portland, Oregon to Sonia and Robert Merrill in 1953.

He attended North Bend High School and graduated with the class of 1971, in North Bend, Oregon, where he lettered with the cross-country team. Dan graduated from Seattle Pacific College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian education while also studying physical education.

Dan felt the Lord calling him to ministry and went on to study at Western Evangelical Seminary in pastoral studies. After that, he served as a pastor in Roseburg and Portland, Oregon, and later became an Elder in The Free Methodist Church of North America. Over the years, he also worked at Gerretsen Building

Supply in Roseburg and Options Counseling for Douglas County. Dan enjoyed helping those in need, using his handyman abilities whenever he could.

Dan met his life-long love, Carol, at church during their high school years. They dated through Dan’s college years and married in 1975. They remained happily married for fortyeight years.

Family and serving the Lord were the most important parts of Dan’s life. As the family grew, they enjoyed camping along the Oregon coast and rafting down the Umpqua River. With his church mission groups, Dan traveled to both Ecuador and Mexico where he helped with building sites for churches and schools. He also enjoyed gardening and taking his grandchildren fishing at Cooper Creek in Sutherlin, Oregon.

Dan is preceded in death by his father,

Stephen Gene Caldera

December 28, 1968 – August 16. 2023

Stephen Gene Caldera, 71, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away August 26, 2023 in Coos Bay.

Born to Dean and Pat Caldera, Steve was the only son and cherished brother to his 3 sisters. From an early age, Steve became indispensable to his family, and that would continue to be a trait that defined him in every part of his life. In school, he excelled at multiple sports, and was repeatedly recognized for his athletic talents, which he performed with his typical humble competence. During high school, he spent an adventurous year in Alaska, working at a family business. Soon after, he met the love of his life, Marsha (his wife of 49 years) and they had 2 children, Christopher and Shannon.

Steve was a man of many talents, starting his career in the family construction trades, and at several local mills. Eventually, he started his own business, and progressed from sheet rocking to building custom homes in the Coos Bay area. Together with his son, Chris, they built an impeccable reputation for quality and integrity, before he gratefully retired to enjoy his many interests. An avid reader, he relished reading and collecting books, had a passion for classic cars, and was always tinkering with projects and home renovations. Steve was that “go-to” guy for everyone in his life; there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, or improve, and always did it without expectation of praise or recognition – he just got it done.

Family was everything

Robert Bruce Merrill. Dan is survived by his wife, Carol Merrill; his mother, Sonia Merrill; his son, Nathan Merrill with his wife, Jen Merrill and their six children; his daughter, Kim (Merrill) Vandehey with her husband, Kevin Vandehey and their five children; his daughter Carrie (Merrill) Reagles; and his sisters, Diane Dreiling, Debra Merrill, and Kayla Skye.

Memorials may be given to: ICCM International Child Care Ministries Free Methodist World Missions 770 N. High School Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana, 46214.

to Steve, and being a father and “Papa” to his grandchildren was the greatest joy of his life. His 3 sisters were a constant thread in his life, and they were the most special kind of siblings - best friends.

Surrounded by a loving family, Steve will be laid to rest on Tuesday, September 12 at 2 pm, at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Marsha; their 2 children, Chris (Michelle) Caldera and Shannon (John Williamson) Achen; 5 grandchildren, Emma Achen, Madison Williamson, Ashley, Ryan and Braedyn Caldera; his 3 sisters, Christine (Russell) Frank, Susan (Jerry) Cox, and Elizabeth (Dan) Schneiderman; and several nieces and nephews.

Pamela Sue Rood, 85, passed away peacefully in the early evening of September 3, 2023, from age-related causes after a life of compassionate service and goodness. The family invites all to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel (3355 Virginia Ave, North Bend, OR 97459). Space and time will be available in the same building's cultural hall immediately following the service to gather and share memories of Pam. All are welcome. An interment ceremony will be held at the Allegany Cemetery for family and close friends on Friday, September 15, 2023. Pam was born on August 8, 1938 in Eugene. Much of her life was spent in Coos County near Allegany. She attended grade school in Allegany and middle school by riding the boat to school at Coos River and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1955. These boats also transported the milk of local dairy farms to town, one of these being the Rood dairy. She was the oldest child of Betty and Dewain Johns and sister to five siblings. Her father worked in the timber industry, so she was raised “upriver” near logging camps and forest access in and around Allegany. Her most memorable residence of youth was on the East Fork of the Millicoma River in a home near Nesika Park. Mom would take us there often to picnic and swim. Later the Dewain and Betty Johns family relocated to a home on Hall Street in Coos Bay, but not before Pam met and fell in love with Clair Rood, whose family operated a dairy farm along the Millicoma River.

Pam and Clair married on November 24, 1955, and later were sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together they managed a familyowned dairy farm in Sumner that ultimately proved financially burdensome. Because

of this, mom and dad relocated the family including 5 children, with the youngest being 6 months old, to a remote logging camp on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska for 3.5 years where they were able to financially recover. In that remote location, there were few other married couples with families, but Pam was able to petition for a school, organize a church service with primary, and become our fierce protector from 4-legged and 2-legged threats. She had this unique sense of inspiration when things were not right and would immediately investigate.

Mom and dad moved back to Coos County after purchasing the dairy farm from his parents at the 9-mile marker towards Allegany in 1970. Their final son was soon born and together they raised 6 children. Mom and dad opened their home and farm to countless other people over the years. Their place became a respite for many, where fresh air, whole milk, a little work, and mom’s love were the salve for aching souls.

Pam was an example of civic awareness and was involved in local issues related to private land rights, the sanctity of life, and other ballot initiatives. She was a firm believer in voting and making your voice heard. She also promoted and advocated for the Southwest Oregon dairy industry through the Oregon Dairy Women. Pam (and Clair) supported 4-H and spent countless hours as dairy 4-H club leaders mentoring youth. And, often our farm was open to local grade schools for tours.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pam was a faithful believer who made sure the family was at church services on Sunday and midweek. She served her church in several capacities with the most memorable being compassionate service leader and stake relief society president. These allowed her to provide

service to sisters from Florence to Brookings. Pam was a lifelong learner and took many courses from OSU extension, SWOCC, and the community.

Soon after her husband passed away in 2013, she relocated to Farmington, Utah to be closer to immediate family and medical care. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clair A. Rood, Sr.; parents, Dewain and Betty Johns; brother-in-law, Ben Eremenko; and sonsin-law, Tom Cunha and Dan Johnson. She is survived by her children, Kathy Cunha-Johnson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Clair and Laurie Rood, Jr. of Farmington, Utah, Kristi and David Sypher of Farmington, New Mexico, Kevin and Marie Rood of Providence, Utah, Kerry and Rachel Rood of Providence, Utah and Kyle and Marlo Rood of Oregon City; 27 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Jerry and Susie Johns of Mishawaka, Indiana, Marilyn Eremenko of Beaverton, Art and Nadine Johns of Roseburg, Mike and Sherilyn Johns of Apex, North Carolina and Patty and Richard McAffee of West Valley City, Utah. On more than one occasion select nieces and nephews were brought under her loving care and soon became like siblings. There are also countless other individuals who sought respite in our home whom we also count as family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donating to the Allegany Community Center (Millicoma River Park and Recreation District) by contacting the District Committee Chairperson Robin Cherry at (541) 290-0099.

Jerry L. McCool, 85, of Coos Bay, passed away August 18, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Bertha M. Cooksey 86, of Coos Bay died September 3, 2023 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Michael C. Stevens, 74, of Bandon, passed away September 5, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Hilda L. Hodge, 96, of North Bend, passed away August 26, 2023 at North Bend. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Jerry Wayne Hill, 68, of Coos Bay, passed away August 26, 2023 in Portland. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Betty M. Messenger, 92, of Coos Bay died September 6, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Daniel Joseph Perry, 66, of North Bend, passed away on August 30, 2023 in Portland. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Connie L. Thom 65, of Coos Bay died September 2, 2023 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Gayle Audrey Tuttle passed away on August 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Dunes Memorial.

Mary Boice Capps, 99, of Bandon, died September 3, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Anthony R. "Tony" Amato, 71, of Coos Bay, passed away September 3, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 941/267-4216

Lloyd R. Newman 85, of North Bend, passed away September 5, 2023 at North Bend. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Elwin Ray Peterson, 84, of Coos Bay, passed away on September 6, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Roy Dunning, 83, of Bandon, died August 28, 2023 in Bandon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Kenneth Lee Hazelrigg

November 3, 1929 – September 5, 2023

Kenneth Lee Hazelrigg, born November 3, 1929 in Grants Pass, passed away on September 5, 2023 in Coquille.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley, who resides in Myrtle Point; his sister, Janet Hagar (Richard) and their children; his children, Kenneth Hazelrigg, Jr. of Gresham, Rick Hazelrigg, and Victoria Barklow Skredsvig (Steve) of Coos Bay; stepdaughter, Tracey Train (Jeff) of Myrtle Point; also by his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kenny worked for many years in the timber industry, ending his logging career scaling logs for Menasha. He then owned several

businesses in Coos Bay including Bayway Market, Englewood Market and The White House. He was very involved in industrial sports teams and sponsored multiple softball, bowling, basketball, and volleyball teams. He was better known in the sports world as “Coachie.” He was a die-hard Oregon Ducks fan and spent many, many hours watching Duck sports with his many friends. He was known to give everyone a nickname and he always had a story to tell.

Information about a celebration of life will be shared with friends and family at a later time.

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August 8, 1938 – September 3, 2023

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Job Announcement Applications for the position of Accounts Payable/Payroll will be accepted by the City of Reedsport until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at which time the first review will take place, this position will remain open until filled.

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Legal Notices 999

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

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JAMES ROBERT BELCHER, Decedent. Case No.: 23PB05271

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Richard Belcher has been appointed Personal Representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280

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

Dated and first published this 1st day of September, 2023.

Published on September 1, 8 and 15, 2023

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NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS:

In the Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Coos In the Matter of the Estate of Dennis John Hancock, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07075

Notice is herby given that Victoria Welch has been appointed personal representative of the above entitled estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned at: 193 Marsyla Heights Drive, Winlock, WA 98596 within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred.

All persons whose right 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 and first published:

September 15 2023.

Victoria Welch, Personal Representative 193 Marsyla Heights Drive, Winlock, WA 98596

Attorney for Personal Representative:

Kelly M. Stearns, Attorney at Law, OSB 086717

1139 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103

503 468 0160

kmstearns@gmail.com

Published on September 15, 22 and 29, 2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON, COUNTY OF COOS

Probate Department

In the Matter of the Estate of Mitchell Ray Irwin Deceased. Case No. 23PB06502

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Brenda Webb was appointed Personal Representative on September 5, 2023

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned Personal Representative in care of his attorney DUSTAN E. JOHNSON, PC, at 326 6th Ave SW, PO Box 1928, Albany, OR 97321, 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.

Dated and first published

September 15, 2023

Estate of Mitchell R. Irwin, Deceased Attorney for Personal Representative /S/ Dustan E. Johnson Dustan E. Johnson, OSB 782610

Published on September 15, 22 and 29, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:370204)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES H. BIRT, Deceased. Case No. 23PB07366

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

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

DATED and first published this 15th day of September, 2023. Reese E. Birt Personal Representative

Published on September 15, 22 and 29, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:370203)

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

In the Matter of the Estate of KEITH L. LESLIE JR., Deceased. Case No. 23PB07445

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

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

DATED and first published this 15th day of September, 2023. Jennifer L. Leslie

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

In the Matter of the Estate of ROBERT LEE IVANCOVICH JR., Deceased. Case No. 23PB07545 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Heidi E. Ivancovich has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them , with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published September 8, 2023.

Published: September 8, 15 and 22, 2023

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

In the Matter of the Estate of SEAN MICHAEL LENNINGER, Deceased. Case No. 23PB06978

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Aubrey Lenninger has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them , with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court- Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published September 1, 2023.

Published: September 1, 8 and 15, 2023 The World & ONPA (ID:369616)

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

PROBATE DEPARTMENT No. 23PB03301

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of William Dean Shook, Deceased Notice is hereby given that Alisha Coyle. has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at 13446 NE Sandy Blvd., Apt. R1, Portland, Oregon 97230, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, 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 and first published September 1, 2023.

Alisha Coyle Personal Representative for the Estate of William Dean

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-22947579-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, CODY SHIPP AND SEANA SHIPP, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC., LLC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/27/2022, recorded 1/28/2022, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2022-00904 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 27S12W24C70001 27S1224-C0-00700 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE NE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 27 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE COQUILLE-FAIRVIEW HIGHWAY AT A POINT 201 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID HIGHWAY WITH EVANS CREEK; THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES 100 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO AND 100 FEET EASTERLY OF SAID HIGHWAY TO EVANS CREEK; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG EVANS CREEK TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE COOS BAY TIMBER RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE FAIRVIEW-MIDDLE CREEK COUNTY ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID COUNTY ROAD TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE COQUILLE-FAIRVIEW HIGHWAY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY BOUNDARY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 58497 FAIRVIEW RD, COQUILLE, OR 97423

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: $34,165.40

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $410,884.73 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 6/1/2022, 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 12/13/2023 at the hour of 1:00:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon

Revised Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, 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 CODY SHIPP 58497 FAIRVIEW RD COQUILLE, OR 97423

Original Borrower SEANA SHIPP 58497 FAIRVIEW RD, COQUILLE, OR 97423-8731 For Sale

Information Call: 800-2802832 or Login to: www. auction.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-22-947579-RM

Coquille School District 8 School Policies Coquille School District is permitted to release certain information, known as "directory information," to certain people or institutions, unless parents or guardians, request in writing, that such information not be released. The district will give annual public notice to parents of students in attendance and students 18 years of age or emancipated. Directory information may include student name, address, telephone listing, electronic address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of athletic team member, date of attendance, degrees or award received and previous school or program attended.

Exclusions from any or all directory categories name as directory information or release of information to military recruiters and/ or institutions of higher education must be submitted in writing to the principal by the parent or guardian, students 18 years of age or emancipated student within 15 days of annual public notice. Directory information shall be released only with administrative direction. Directory information considered by the district to be detrimental will not be released. Information will not be given over the telephone except in health and safety emergencies. At no point will a student's Social Security Number or student identification number be considered directory information. Section 504 Section 504 is an act which prohibits discrimination against persons with a disability in any program receiving federal financial assistance. Coquille School District 8 does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. For information or to file a grievance, contact: Jeff Philley, Director of Special Programs Coquille School District 8, 970 N. Central Blvd. Coquille, OR 97423 (541)396-2181 ext. 1219 jphilley@coquille.k12.or.us

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3-6 pm, September 15th

Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery

Drop by to celebrate the completion of Phase I of Partners to Preserve our Pioneer Cemetery and view the 101 headstones repaired. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and share information about how to support, contribute, and participate in this ongoing preservation initiative. Self-guided tour materials available. Make a rubbing or color a sticker. (children must be accompanied by an adult). Entrance gate in the Marshfield HS parking lot - S. 7th & Ingersoll. For more information 541435-1177 or cbcemetery@ gmail.com

SPANGLISH: Spanish

Conversational Program

10:30-11:30 am, September 16th

Coos Bay Public Library

Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program via Zoom (virtual meeting software) and in-person. We meet twice a month: every first Thursday on Zoom and every third Saturday at the library. September sessions will be on Thursday, September 7 from 5:00pm-6:00pm (Zoom) and Saturday, September 16 from 10:30am11:30am (Library). Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills. Register for Thursday Zoom sessions @ https://bit.ly/3bihvqB

International Talk like A Pirate Day 1 pm, September 19th North Bend

Public Library

On Tuesday, September 19, the North Bend Public Library will celebrate "International Talk Like a Pirate a Day." The Library will have pirate-themed activities for all ages to enjoy. At 1:00 PM, musical guest Starboard Watch will perform a selection of sea shanties in the Library. Library patrons can show their pirate spirit as much or as little as they want. Costumes are encouraged but not expected! For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

Arresting Alzheimer’s

6-7 pm, September 20th Coos Bay SDA Fellowship Hall

Arresting Alzheimer’s. Simple nutrition strategies to prevent and arrest progression of Alzheimer’s and other dementia Wed., Sept. 20, 2023. In-person, free. Coos Bay SDA Fellowship Hall, 6:00-7:00 pm, 2175 Newmark Av, Coos Bay

ASL Practice Place

12 pm, September 21st Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with instructor, Kandy Bergquist, to offer ASL PRACTICE PLACE via Zoom (virtual meeting software). Bergquist teaches American Sign Language and Signed English at Southwestern Oregon Community College. She has worked with the deaf and hard of hearing as an interpreter, classroom aid, and Speech Pathologist. We meet every third Thursday of the month @ 12:00pm. Next event: Thursday, September 21 Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. 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. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign! 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

6 pm, September 21st Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 pm, the Unlimited Book Club will meet on Zoom. Unlimited is a joint venture of the Coos Bay Public Library and the North Bend Public Library. We formed to encourage awareness and foster community discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion through reading and thoughtful conversation. Unlimited meets every third Thursday of the month. This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas 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

The Sawdust Theatre Auditions:

A Christmas Carol September 23rd, 24th & 25th

The Sawdust Theatre

The Sawdust Theatre has scheduled auditions next month for Charles Dickens’

“A Christmas Carol,” which will be produced on three weekends before Christmas. The theatre will open for auditions at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, and at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept.

25, said Michael Thurman, Sawdusters treasurer and building manager. Auditions will be at the theatre, 120 N. Adams St. in downtown Coquille. Dan Barnett of Bandon, who has been involved with Community Theater for five decades, will direct the play. It will include more than 50 characters, but Barnett said he needs about 25 actors and actresses for speaking roles, plus children and dancers, to cast the show without double casting people to play two speaking roles. That’s a possibility, he said, but he won’t know until casting. The full cast includes Gram, four or five young children, Mr. and Ms. Fred, Scrooge, three or four young boys, three alms, Bob Cratchet, Jacob Marley, the Spirit of Christmas Past, Sister Fran, Young Ebenezer, Fezziwig, Ebenezer, Dick Witkins, Isabelle, the Spirit of Christmas Present, Mrs. Cratchit, Peter, Belinda, Martha, Tiny Tim, male and female adult guests, the Spirit of Christmas future, four business people, the soup man, the turkey boy, the volunteer and eight to 12 dancers. “It is true to the original story, other than the fact that we start out with Grandma reading the story to her grandchildren,” Barnett said. “Gram narrates the story as she lets each scene play out on stage or in the audience.” The story won’t quite be the same as everyone remembers it, he said.

“There is a surprising twist ending with the new-found Scrooge,” Barnett said. ‘I have musical numbers planned within the story line also.” With that in mind, he said the theatre also needs a piano player for “A Christmas Carol.” Barnett would like someone to record piano music for the production. “If you would be willing to do this, or know of someone who might be interested,” Thurman said, “please let me know and I will put the director in contact with you.” More information is available from Thurman at 541-396-4563.

Older Adults on Medicare Enrollment

2 pm, September 25th North Bend Public Library

On September 25 at 2:00 PM, the North Bend Public Library and the Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative will cohost a workshop on Medicare Enrollment. This workshop is part of our monthly series “Modern Life Skills for Older Adults.” Tilyne Godinez of AAA/ SCBED and Jodi Delsere of Willamalane Park and Recreation District will discuss the necessary steps for enrolling in Medicare. They will also answer questions and provide further resources for individuals needing additional assistance navigating Medicare enrollment. A resource table with related services

and program materials from local organizations will be available during the program. Attendees can participate in-person or register at https://tinyurl. com/8mfd54h3 to attend via Zoom. For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary. org.

Pancakes & Piggies Storytime

5 pm, September 26th North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library is inviting all children ages 2-7 and their families to celebrate National Pancake Day at the library! On September 26 at 5:00 PM, NBPL will host a Children's pancake-themed storytime. After storytime, we will have pancakes from The Pancake Mill. Please join us for this fun family event! For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 7560400 or email nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.

Artist Studio Group

10:30-3 pm

September 27th

Coos Art Museum

Artists looking for more studio space or to work with a community of other like-minded creative people, should join Pat’s artist studio group. Members have access to the Coos Art Museum classroom and the mentorship of our local artist Pat Snyder to enhance their creative journey! Age Range: adults. Media: All 2-D media except oils. Fee: (8 sessions) $75 members, $90 non-members. All skill levels welcome.

Microbiome & Diet Related Chronic Disease

10-11 am

September 28th

Microbiome and Diet Related Chronic Disease. Understand the importance of a healthy microbiome and how to colonize your gut for optimal health Thurs., Sept. 28, 2023. Online free webinar, 10-11 am, Pre-registration not required. Join online: https:// beav.es/T7d Added to the Extension website: A simple, one-page nutrition assessment tool and 3-page key with practical tips to improve your diet. 4 archived webinars. Alternative Proteins and Sustainability. Beauty Food. Bouncing Back: Nutrition and Resilience. Fatal Attraction (sugar).

Community Cooking with the Co-op 5:30 pm, September 28th Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op, will co-host COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE COOP every fourth Thursday at 5:30pm on Zoom (virtual meeting software). Next event: Thursday, September 28 Coos Bay Library has teamed up with Coos Head Food Co-op to provide safe, easy, and

healthy recipes to create at home. Join us virtually for this fun community event!

This time, our original chef, Jamar Ruff, will feature Cornbread Fitters, Garden Salad, & Roasted Pears. This event is FREE and open to everyone. For ingredients and access, please register by going to https://bit.ly/3powyqG

29th Coos Watershed Association Birthday Bash

2 pm, September 30th Eastside Boat Ramp area

Join the Coos Watershed Association board and staff members to remove invasive plants and raise funds to support their important mission in this year’s Birthday Bash! This year’s event takes place at the Eastside Boat Ramp area, Coos Bay, Saturday afternoon, September 30. The outdoor activity starts with an invasive species pull and native species planting, 2-4pm, and continues with an after-party and fundraiser, 4-6pm. The After Party will feature live music and will have food and drink available, plus information about the Coos Watershed—and a raffle! More details coming this summer. (You can check for details on this page on the Coos WA’s website, https://cooswatershed.org/#events ) The Coos Watershed Association is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps watershed residents work together to improve the health of the Coos Watershed. Visit https://cooswatershed.org/ for more information about the Coos WA.

Gallery by the Bay September/October

Unity by the Bay Gallery by the Bay (at Unity by the Bay) will be featuring four local artists in their September/ October exhibit. Meredith Dedman will be doing the very first public presentation of her art. Meredith is proficient in charcoal, acrylic painting and watercolor, and her offerings promise to surprise and delight us. Carol Howald, local award-winning artist will grace the gallery with her oils on canvas. Toni Inman’s delicate detail with colored pencil makes her images come alive under her creative touch.

Jeri Baumgardner will bring the spirit of aloha to this coast with her renderings of life in Hawaii on hand painted silk. Reception for the artists is open to the public, and will be held on Saturday, Sept 9 from 5-7 pm at Gallery by the Bay, 2100 Union Ave in North Bend. Each artist will be donating an original piece of art for the raffle at 6 pm. The music of Cate and Donny Roze (The Love Messengers) will be provided along with refreshments. Gallery by the Bay is currently open by appointment. Please contact Jeri at 808-6400595 for more information.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Class

October 7th

Coos Bay

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8 hour boating safety education course on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Coos Bay. The course covers the basics of boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road, and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Oregon Boater Education Card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program. The Boater Education Card is required for all motorboat operators of all ages for boats over ten horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The class is taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oregon State Marine Board instructors. The cost of the course and materials is $15. Pre-registration is required. To register for the class, please call (541) 267-6152.

Parkinson’s Support Group

1-2:30 pm, October 12th, November 9th & December 14th Coos Bay Fire Department

Are you, a loved one or friend living with Parkinson’s disease? You are not alone. Join us for a support group to share, learn and connect with others navigating Parkinson’s. This group is open to people with Parkinson’s, care partners, family and friends. The support group begins on March 9th and will meet on the second Thursday of the month, 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Coos Bay Fire Department, 450 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay. Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. This group is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) working to address issues faced by Parkinson’s patients and their families. To find out more about PRO’s services or to support our programs, go to: www. parkinsonsresouces.org

Baby Storytime 10 am, through December 13th Coos Bay Library Babies, we’re back! Baby storytime will return Tuesdays at 10:00am to the Coos Bay Public Library beginning September 12 and continuing through December 13. The program will include stories, rhymes, and songs selected specifically with babies in mind. The program encourages early literacy development by fostering opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk, sing, read, play, and write with the children in their lives. Pre-registration is not required and the program is free and open to the public. For more information on storytimes visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@ coosbaylibrary.org.

North Bend library to host opioid discussion

The recreational offshore longleader gear fishery daily bag limit lowers from 15 to 10 fish beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 to avoid overharvesting canary rockfish.

A record estimate of 1,500 recreational longleader fishery trips were taken in July and decreasing the bag limit is needed to avoid exceeding the 62.4 metric ton limit on canary rockfish. Good weather and a first-time bag limit of 15 fish per day that began March 1, saw high rockfish harvest.

Christian Heath, ODFW’s Halibut and Recreational Groundfish

Project Manager said the spring daily bag limit increase provided anglers incentive to participate in the longleader gear fishery and now it’s time to pull back to the traditional 10-fish daily bag limit.

The longleader gear fishery targets healthy midwater rockfish stocks such as yellowtail and widow rockfish. To participate in the longleader gear fishery, anglers must be outside of the 40-fathom regulatory line and have a minimum of 30 feet between their weight and the lowest hook with a noncompressible float

above the hooks. This helps keep the gear away from more bottom-dwelling yelloweye rockfish.

The 10-fish bag limit applies to 10 species of midwater rockfish only (yellowtail, widow, canary, redstripe, greenstriped, silvergray, chilipepper, blue, deacon and bocaccio rockfishes). Other bottomfish, including lingcod, are not allowed with longleader gear fishing.

Check the 2023 ODFW longleader article for more information, a gear schematic and frequently asked questions.

On Tuesday, October 10, at 11 a.m., the North Bend Public Library will host a panel discussion on opioid addiction. During the panel, our speakers Dr. William Croson, Dr. Luana Hearn, and Program Director of Adapt OTP Samuel Denney will focus on methods to reduce the probability of developing an opioid dependence and will share strategies to aid in the recovery from addiction. They will also hold a Q&A following their discussion.

Oregon has the second highest opioid prescription misuse in the nation. With such staggering statistics, no person is immune to being affected by opioid misuse. Even more concerning is that most often a person’s first encounter with this narcotic is through a legitimate prescription. Understanding and identifying how easy it is to develop an addiction or be living with an addict, is the first step to recovery. Opioid addiction is not “someone else’s problem,” and we cannot turn a blind eye to this epidemic.

Dr. William Croson specializes in pain management and providing non-opioid options for treating pain. He completed his MD at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He is Board

Certified through the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Medical Association and the Oregon Medical Association.

Dr. Luana Hearn practices Internal Medicine and specializes in addiction. She completed her MD at Federal University in Brazil. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, where she also completed an Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program.

Samuel Denney, RN, MSN, works for Adapt Oregon’s Opioid Treatment Program. Adapt combines prescribed medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to help people achieve long-term recovery from opioid dependence. Adapt’s Opioid Treatment Program is licensed and accredited by the Oregon Health Authority, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

For more information about this event, contact the library at (541) 7560400 or email nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

Recreational offshore longleader gear fishery daily bag limit lowered to 10 fish beginning Sept. 5

Shop with Heroes Returns for 11th Time

Members of the Coquille Police and Fire Department are overly excited to announce that we will be presenting their 11th annual Shop with Heroes! This program helps impoverished children within the

Coquille School District have a memorable and special Christmas. Thanks to community donations, we are able to bus the children and chaperones to Wal-Mart to purchase Christmas presents. When they return to Coquille, the children will have lunch provided and the opportunity to meet Santa.

This event will take place On Saturday, December 16.

Coquille is extremely grateful for the contributions received in the past from local citizens, businesses, and community service organizations and we are looking forward to your contributions again this year. If you have questions or are interested in donating to this wonderful program.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Child Check-In - Coquille High School (doors do not open until 8:30 am)

9:30 a.m. - Busses Depart for Wal-Mart

11 a.m.-noon - Busses Depart for Coquille

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. -

Lunch Provided for Children and Volunteers

12:30 p.m. - Children must be Picked up at Coquille High School Cafeteria Donations can be made in person at Coquille City Hall or at the Coquille Police Department. Donations may also be mailed to Coquille Police Department at 851 North Central Blvd, Coquille OR 97423. Please make checks payable to the Coquille Police Department or the City of Coquille. Tax receipts are available upon request. Please remember this is to help impoverished children within our community. Coquille Police and Fire Departments need your help this Christmas Season, let’s pull together and give these kids a great Christmas.

Hoyle, Wyden, Merkley Call for Protection of Weather Buoy Near Port Orford, Citing Safety Concerns

letter to the National Oceanic

and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) opposing the agency’s plan to potentially decommission weather buoy 46015 (“buoy 15”)

off the coast of Port Orford.

“Let us be clear: decommissioning buoy 15 would present serious safety risks,

threatening lives and livelihoods on the South Coast. Without buoy 15, [the National Weather Service] would produce models that would not be as accurate or timely,” wrote Hoyle, Wyden and Merkley.

“Fishermen and mariners have told us that buoy 15’s weather and wave observations are essential for ensuring their safety.”

Buoy 15 is the only NOAA weather buoy between Crescent City, California, and Newport,

Oregon, and it provides the most representative weather forecasts for hundreds of miles along Oregon’s South Coast. The buoy also helps to inform public safety measures for emergency personnel monitoring the south coast.

“We want to ensure that [the National Data Buoy Center, the National Weather Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] are making these decisions

with full context and information, and not making cost-cutting decisions based on reading spreadsheets in Washington, DC, or Silver Spring, Maryland,” they wrote. “We strongly urge you to maintain and repair buoy 15 and not decommission it, and we are ready and willing to work with NOAA to ensure the agency gets the funding it needs to maintain and repair essential buoys, including buoy 15.”

U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley sent a bicameral

A Word, Please: Synonym or homonym?

By June Casagrande

Let’s eat, Grandma! Let’s eat Grandma!

As anyone who’s chuckled at this well-worn punctuation joke can attest, commas matter. A comma can even make the difference between a friendly invitation to break bread and cannibalism.

But that doesn’t mean you should stress over every comma in everything you write. Sometimes, commas are optional. Here are seven times when you get to choose.

Serial commas. Much has been written about the serial or Oxford comma, which comes before the conjunction in a list of three or more things, like the second comma in “red, white, and blue.” Here’s a thorough discussion of why it’s optional. But in brief, just know that you can use it or not as long as you’re consistent.

Between independent clauses. Punctuation rules say you should put a comma between independent clauses connected with a conjunction, for example: “Peter works hard, and he plays hard.” An independent clause contains both a subject and a verb. The noun “Peter” and the pronoun “he” are both subjects and each has its own verb, hence the comma in my example. But the rules are flexible. If both independent clauses are short and your meaning is clear without a comma, you can leave it out: Peter works hard and he plays hard.

Before “too,” “also” or “either.”

When I was a kid, I was told in no uncertain terms that “too” should be set off with commas, as should “also,” “either” and similar terms. So you can imagine my surprise when, decades later, I looked it up. None of my punctuation or grammar guides says you must set these words off with commas. I still do because it seems to help the sentence and because old habits die hard. But there’s nothing wrong with leaving the comma out.

Around “Inc.,” “Ltd.,” “LLC,” etc. It’s logical to put commas around “Inc.” or similar terms in a business name: Widgets, Inc. But there’s no

risk of confusion if you leave it out: Widgets Inc. That’s why some editing styles say to not set off “Inc.” with commas. To be more precise, these same style guides say you should usually leave out “Inc.” altogether. But when it make sense to include “Inc.,” commas are optional.

Around Jr. and Sr. After a name, “Jr.” and “Sr.” work a lot like “Inc.” They add extra information. So it’s no surprise that they follow the same rule: Commas around them are optional.

After a short introductory phrase. A lot of times, we set up the main part of a sentence with a phrase. Case in point: the phrase “a lot of times” in the last sentence. The rules say that introductory phrases should be followed by a comma, which makes sense when the phrase is long: “A lot of times when we native English speakers formulate a unit known as a sentence, we start with an introductory phrase.” Here, the comma helps keep all those words organized. But when the introductory phrase is very short, like “On Tuesday” in “On Tuesday I go to class,” you can omit the comma if you like.

Around unambiguous appositives. “My wife, Lea, our dog, Spike, my boss, Jennifer, and our plumber, Jay, are here.” An appositive, which is a noun that restates a noun immediately before it, should technically be set off with commas. So when you write "my wife, Lea," the name “Lea” is appositive to "my wife." When you leave the comma out, you’re saying that the name “Lea” isn’t a restating of “my wife” but instead it’s needed to clarify the noun “wife.” So technically, without a comma you’re saying that her name is there to indicate which of your multiple wives you’re talking about. But as you can see in the first sentence of this section, sometimes this rule is impractical. In those cases, you can write “my wife Lea” without implying that you have others.

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

Recreational offshore longleader gear fishery

The recreational offshore longleader gear fishery daily bag limit lowers from 15 to 10 fish beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 to avoid overharvesting canary rockfish.

A record estimate of 1,500 recreational longleader fishery trips were taken in July and decreasing the bag limit is needed to avoid exceeding the 62.4 metric ton limit on canary rockfish. Good weather and a first-time bag limit of 15 fish per day that began March 1, saw high rockfish harvest.

Christian Heath, ODFW’s Halibut and

J. Mark Powell The Strange Afterlife of Elmer McCurdy

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Sometimes bizarre things happen to bizarre people.

Our subject spent 31 years wallowing in failure until blundering his way to a bloody demise. Yet, it took a hit TV show to secure his final rest an incredible 66 years later.

This is the story of the strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy.

He was born New Year’s Day, 1880 to an unwed 17-year-old mother who was never sure who Elmer’s father was. The boy grew into a troubled teen: Sullen, unruly, rebellious. Then he discovered liquor, and everything went downhill from there.

Elmer learned the plumbing trade and drifted around the country in an alcoholic stupor. He’d get a job, lose it because of his drinking, move on, and repeat the process.

In the early 1900s, he wound up working in southwestern Missouri’s lead mines, followed by a hitch in the Army where Uncle Sam trained him to use nitroglycerin in demolitions. (Alcohol and explosives … what could possibly go wrong?)

Back in civilian life, he hooked up with some fellow outcasts in Oklahoma and decided his plumbing, mining and explosives experience made him an ideal criminal.

He started with a train robbery. Elmer used too much nitro on a safe. It blew open all right, but the powerful blast incinerated the cash. The boys made off with only silver coins (some melted by the explosion).

Elmer turned to bank robbery — with predictably disastrous results. Too much nitro (again) destroyed the bank’s main room but didn’t even dent the safe.

His string of failures ended on a spectacularly bad note. On October 4, 1911, he gave train robbery one more shot when he learned

a $400,000 payment to the Osage Indian tribe was heading his way.

True to form, Elmer and his buddies stopped the wrong train. They got only $46 in cash, two jugs of whiskey, and the conductor’s watch.

Elmer rode off in frustration, holed up in a barn, and drained both jugs. He was roaring drunk when a posse found him. A single bullet ended his bumbling career.

But the end of Elmer McCurdy’s life was just the beginning of his story.

The body was sent to a Pawhuska, Okla., funeral parlor. The undertaker filled it with a strong dose of arsenic, a common practice in a time when weeks or months might pass before relatives claimed the remains.

But no one came for Elmer. To recover the money he’d spent preserving the body, the undertaker turned Elmer into a moneymaker. Billing him as “The Oklahoma Outlaw” and “The Embalmed Bandit,” people paid a nickel to stare at the man who’d found out the hard way that crime doesn’t pay.

It was a lucrative gimmick Ö until a man showed up five years later saying he was Elmer’s brother. When he asked to take the body to California for burial, the undertaker reluctantly turned it over.

But the “brother” was actually James Patterson, owner of the Great Patterson Traveling Carnival Shows. He’d heard what a popular attraction Elmer’s corpse was and wanted it for his carnival. Patterson lugged it around the country, displaying it as “The Outlaw Who Wouldn’t Be Taken Alive.”

From there, it bounced from one freak show to another. It was briefly used as a display in movie theaters for the 1933 film “Narcotic!”

It even found its way into a tourist trap near

Mount Rushmore. Because the undertaker had used so much arsenic, Elmer’s carcass became the Energizer Bunny of embalmed bodies; it kept going and going Ö

Over the decades, various owners came to mistakenly assume the body was a mannequin.

In the 1960s, Elmer wound up in Long Beach, Calif., hanging from a rope in the Laff In The Dark funhouse. Thousands of visitors passed the body, thinking it was just another wax dummy. Until Hollywood came calling.

In 1976, a TV crew was filming scenes for a “Six Million Dollar Man” episode inside the funhouse. A prop man knocked the figure over, breaking off an arm and exposing bone and muscle tissue.

That’s when they called the police.

An autopsy confirmed the mannequin was indeed a human body. After months of research, Elmer was finally identified, making national news on December 11.

Again, no relative claimed the body, so it was eventually turned over to a group called the Indian Territory Posse of Oklahoma Westerns and returned to where Elmer’s postmortem career began.

On April 22, 1977, 300 people watched as he was buried in the Boot Hill section of a Guthrie, Okla., cemetery beside outlaw Bill Doolin’s grave. Then they poured two feet of concrete on top of the coffin, just to be on the safe side.

Elmer McCurdy won’t be going anywhere for a long, long time.

ABOUT THE WRITER

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

Tribe reacts to the passing of legend behind Margaritaville

Recreational Groundfish Project Manager said the spring daily bag limit increase provided anglers incentive to participate in the longleader gear fishery and now it’s time to pull back to the traditional 10-fish daily bag limit.

The longleader gear fishery targets healthy midwater rockfish stocks such as yellowtail and widow rockfish. To participate in the longleader gear fishery, anglers must be outside of the 40-fathom regulatory line and have a minimum of 30 feet between their weight and the lowest hook with a non-compressible

float above the hooks. This helps keep the gear away from more bottomdwelling yelloweye rockfish.

The 10-fish bag limit applies to 10 species of midwater rockfish only (yellowtail, widow, canary, redstripe, greenstriped, silvergray, chilipepper, blue, deacon and bocaccio rockfishes). Other bottomfish, including lingcod, are not allowed with longleader gear fishing.

Check the 2023 ODFW longleader article for more information, a gear schematic and frequently asked questions.

The Coquille Indian Tribe would like to share the following observations made by Coquille Tribal Chair Brenda Meade following the passing of Jimmy Buffett, the founder and influence behind the Tribe’s Compass by Margaritaville Hotel in Medford, Oregon:

"The Coquille Indian Tribe offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy Buffett and joins with the millions around the world who are remembering his spirit and his commitment to sharing a joyous approach to life with everyone.

"It was that commitment, expressed through his Margaritaville business ventures, that spawned a partnership between the Coquille Tribe and Margaritaville. Although it may seem odd to pair a Pacific Northwest tribe with a company associated with warm southern beaches, our shared values brought us together.

"Welcoming guests and sharing our good fortune with others defines the spirit of the Potlatch that is at the heart of our Tribal values – values that align with Jimmy’s vision for Margaritaville. He saw Margaritaville as a way to bring fun, enjoyment and a vacation state of mind to as many people as possible. In Jimmy’s world, guests are welcomed, encouraged to leave their cares behind and made to feel at home – indeed the spirit of the Potlatch.

"Jimmy’s life is remembered for how he cared for those around him and his desire to bring others “along for the ride.” In turn, our Coquille culture and values encourage us to demonstrate that same care toward our guests and our employees.

As we mourn Jimmy’s passing and celebrate his life, we are reminded of our responsibility to share the joys of life wherever we can."

daily bag limit lowered to 10 fish beginning Sept. 5

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

It wasn't until I began looking for pictures that showed the Bullards Bridge being opened for a vessel did I learn that the actual name of the bridge is Bullards Ferry Bridge... not just Bullards Bridge. There is so much history connected to the bridge, which finally opened in 1954, replacing the old Bullards Ferry (first photo), which had been in operation for 63 years when the bridge opened. It wasn't until 1960 that Highway 101 to Coos Bay opened, but at least locals were able to get from one side of the Coquille River to the other side without timing their travels by the ferry schedule.

The first small ferry scow was propelled by hand-operated windlass across the Coquille river in September 1891 by the builder, Robert W. Bullard, pioneer rancher, storekeeper and postmaster. F.S. Younce (Bill Smith's grandfather) operated the ferry as a private enterprise until the county took over in 1909. An average of 4,000 vehicles, including 1,000 trucks, crossed the ferry each month, carrying 13,000 to 14,000 passengers.

A person on Facebook this week asked if anyone had pictures of the bridge actually opening for a vessel to pass .... and I knew that somewhere in my massive collection of Western World photos, I did have one (second photo). And I actually found several, one of which is a barge which struck the bridge in 1966 (third photo), closing it for nearly a week while temporary repairs were made. Think about that for a second if you work at Bandon Dunes or in Coos Bay, and had to go through Coquille to essentially get to the other side of the river. But that's the way we got to Coos Bay for years ... through Coquille.

An article in the Oct. 16, 1941, Western World, was headlined: "Bullards Ferry seen as local bottleneck to lower river folks."

"The Bullards ferry has been the bottleneck for years between the two sides of the lower Coquille river, and now that conditions are on the up and up, it is believed by the people of the two sides that this bottleneck should be removed and that Bullards ferry should be operated 24 hours a day, or that the county

As I See It: Bullards Ferry Bridge

should sponsor the construction of a bridge."

Understanding the high prices and shortage of materials due to the defense program, people on both sides of the river realized that it would be cheaper to man the ferry 24 hours a day than to build a bridge, and so they submitted a petition to the county, which resulted in increased hours.

Thirteen years later, the Bullards Ferry Bridge opened.

The picture of the barge was taken in October of 1966, when the Oliver J. Olson Steamship Co. barge J. Whitney hit the bridge during an upstream journey to Rogge Lumber Co. This photo may have been taken as the bridge left Rogge Lumber, with close to 3,000,000 feet of lumber.

The barge struck the southwest concrete pier, which was cracked above the waterline by the impact, and was pushed off its footing. When the drawbridge was dropped, the top of the span was found to be nine inches out of line and the southwest curbline had a four-inch drop. That meant the southwest corner of the span had nothing to sit on.

The second picture, taken in November of 1968, shows the bridge being opened to allow a small fishing vessel to pass through.

According to information from the U.S. Coast Guard 13th District website, the bridge draw span is very rarely opened. As of 2009, when a special waiver was put into effect, not allowing it to be opened for 10 months during painting of the bridge, it had not been opened for marine traffic in seven years.

The bridge is opened once a year for maintenance, according to the website.

The recreational boating traffic that plies the Coquille River is able to pass under the lift span in its closed position.

The mill on the east side of the bridge has long since been closed, so the chance of an upriver barge striking the bridge has been virtually eliminated.

My thoughts are with my long-time friend and former Western World editor Melody Gillard Juarez , who is recovering from surgery in a Tualatin (outside of Portland) hospital.

I learned that former

Bandon resident Bob Braddy, 85, died recently in Portugal where he was living with his daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Clyde Showalter and their daughter, Fiona. Bob was married to Barbara Eakley, who died several years ago, not long after they had moved from Bandon to West Linn. After she passed away, he moved to Portugal with his daughter.

Clyde and Colleen are in the business of helping people move to Portugal, with their business "Portugal the Place."

The 77th annual Bandon Cranberry Festival, Crandyland, opens Thursday (Sept. 7) with the coronation at 7 p.m. in the Sprague Theater, featuring members of the court, Rachel Eickhoff, daughter of Linda Eickhoff; Nyah Dimitruk, daughter of Miyuki Nohara and Bryce Dimitruk; and Marlin McCutcheon, Port Orford, the son of Dave and Vilma McCutcheon.

Other main events include the Cranberry Bowl football game Friday night at 7, with the Tigers hosting the Toledo Boomers, and on Saturday, the Grand Festival Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. on Ninth Street, near Dairy Queen, and winds its way down the hill, and into Old Town along First Street.

The main part of the festival will be held in City Park where you will find the festival marketplace, food vendors, a car show and music throughout the day and evening on Saturday and again on Sunday. A complete list of all events can be found at Bandon. com.

Police Chief Cory Dhillon let me know that during the festival, he has requested, and been granted, the Oregon State Police DUII Task Force. In addition to our local officers, there will be seven additional officers from neighboring agencies who will be doing focused patrols and traffic stops looking for impaired drivers.

"These officers are very well trained and experienced in finding and arresting impaired drivers," said Chief Dhillon. "Residents can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence that includes multiple other agencies."

I am thrilled to let my readers know that the City of Bandon will soon have a new city manager. Torrey Contreras, who

has been with the City of Cerritos, Calif., for over 30 years, has accepted the job and expects to be in Bandon in late September or early October. He recently visited with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Presley, who is a freshman at Syracuse University. I can't wait to introduce them to Bandon. Our present city manager, Dan Chandler, is retiring, but plans to remain in Bandon.

At the present time, the Contreras family is looking for a rental while they decide if they want to buy a home or build, so if you know of something that might be available please let me or City Recorder June Hinojosa know.

The Port of Bandon boat ramp and marina will be closing Sept. 25, and will be reopened when the marina work is completed next year, according to Port Commission Chairman Reg Pullen. Another commissioner told me that the parking areas will remain open.

People are reminded that they need to get the gorse cut on their property as soon as possible, and that they can dispose of the cut gorse by leaving it in front of their homes for pick up by Bandon Garbage Disposal, with the next

debris pick up slated for the week of Oct. 2.

For more information about how to control gorse, people can view the Gorse Action Group's wall in the planning department section of city hall near the water fountain, or they can go to the GAG website. Liza Ehle will update the city council on gorse eradication efforts with a presentation at the Sept. 11 council meeting.

People are also reminded that the next free household hazardous waste collection event is set for Sept. 16 from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m. at the Beaver Hill Transfer Site. Please call 541396-7624 to make an appointment.

A year ago this month I wrote about a German Shepherd attack on Franklin Avenue, which resulted in a woman being bitten and her little dog being so badly injured that he could not be saved.

People had been notified that the dog would be living in Langlois, but the dog has been seen in the back of a pickup back in the Franklin Avenue area untethered, causing concern for the victim of the earlier attack, who now has another little dog. Animal control and the local police department have been notified.

I have learned about an upcoming event at Valley Flora, called In A Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild, set for Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. People will enjoy the magic of Hunter Noack's classical music while meandering through the fields of Valley Flora at Langlois. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Wild Rivers Land Trust's "'heart of the dark coast" campaign. While the event is sold out, there are still tickets available for the Shore Acres concert on Sept. 8. Tickets can be purchased through the everbrite.com website.

Founded in 2016 by classical pianist Hunter Noack, In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild is a nonprofit outdoor concert series where America's most stunning landscapes replace the traditional concert hall. A 9-foot Steinway grand piano travels on a flatbed trailer to state and national parks, urban greenspaces, working ranches, farms, and historical sites for classical music concerts that connect people with each landscape, according to their website "In A Landscape."

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On the anniversary of the Bandon Fire of Sept. 26, 1936, I will be presenting the Fire program at Bandon's History Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m. The program is free, and will feature fire narrative and pictures that we've discovered in recent months, which have previously not been shared.

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-The rainfall for August was a quarter of an inch, which makes the last four months (May through August), the second driest in the 19 years that I have been keeping track of the local rainfall. In the fourmonth period we've had a total of 1.84 inches of rain. The only drier period was May through August of 2018 when we had 1.11 inches of rain. During the same four months last year, we had 9.76 inches of rain.

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The old Bulards Ferry was replaced in 1954 when the Bullards Bridge finally opened. The ferry had been in operation for 63 years before the bridge opened.

Fiddlers moving to Bandon

Please join the Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers as District 5 hosts our monthly jam in our new location. We will be performing in a “Circle Jam” format on September 16 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Bandon.

The Hall is located on Highway 42 South at the

corner of Ohio St, about 1/4 mile off Highway 101. We will start our event at 1:00 PM and conclude at 3:00. We are hoping to reach lots of folks from the area in our new location. We will perform a wide variety of “Oldtime” Tunes in a round of choice circle.

If you play an acoustic stringed instrument and wish to join in or play along with the“Oldtime Music”, please feel free to join the circle. Or, you can come to listen, sing and tap your feet! Just Come! Cookies and Coffee provided. Admission is free so please join

us for an afternoon of “Oldtime” Music! All are welcome.

The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association is a non-profit 501C organization which was founded in 1964 with the sole purpose of “preserving, promoting and perpetuating ‘Old

Time Music” and “Old Time Fiddling”. Please join us at Winchester Bay if you enjoy live Old time tunes. This event is hosted by The OOTFA Members of District 5. For more information call Mapril at 541-5725532 or Dawn at 541347-4561.

Travel Oregon Encourages Planning Ahead To See Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14, 2023

The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is reminding travelers that several regions in the state will provide excellent viewing opportunities for a spectacular celestial event this fall: the upcoming annular solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14. The moon, at its furthest point from Earth, will appear smaller as it passes in front of the sun, creating a brilliant “ring of fire” effect. Visitors are encouraged to book their accommodations and other arrangements early — as hotels and campsite reservations are anticipated to sell out quickly — and to anticipate traffic impacts in the path of annularity.

The eclipse will commence its visibility in Oregon shortly after 8 a.m. with annularity beginning at 9:14 a.m. This astronomical event will be visible across Oregon’s skies but the best viewing will be in the path of annularity which includes parts of the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley, a concentrated area within Central Oregon, and much of Southern Oregon – drawing visitors and eclipse-chasers to these areas for excellent visibility, as

well as guided tours and events.

If skies are clear on the Oregon Coast, viewers with an unobstructed view of the sunrise between Langlois and Gleneden Beach will see the eclipse first before it traces a southeastward trajectory through Albany, Eugene, Springfield, Crater Lake National Park, Roseburg, Medford, and Lakeview before heading further southeast. The eclipse will reach maximum coverage at 9:16 a.m. over the Eugene area, producing near-total darkness. The moon will then begin to clear the sun, completely restoring daylight at about 10:39 a.m.

“Given Oregon’s pristine starry skies, the state is known for its excellent stargazing opportunities and this year’s annular solar eclipse will put on another exciting celestial show,” said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. “With the path of annularity passing through the Oregon Outback and a new moon on the rise that weekend, eclipse-watchers who spend a night or two will also be treated to excellent stargazing.”

This year’s annular

solar eclipse differs from the solar eclipse observed over Oregon in 2017 in that the disc of the moon appeared bigger than the sun in 2017 — which created total darkness for two minutes. In October 2023, the disc of the moon will be smaller than the disc of the sun by about 5 percent, and people will be able to see the Ring of Fire for a full 4 minutes in the path of annularity. The sky will get dark but not fully as dark as in 2017. Animals will become quieter and viewers will be able to see shadows of trees and other landscape elements.

Numerous regions and communities have organized events and other festivities around the upcoming annular solar eclipse. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and book accommodations and other arrangements early and keep an eye on the weather forecast and potential traffic impacts as the date approaches. Certified eclipse-viewing glasses will be available at Travel Oregon welcome centers while supplies last.

An interactive map of the eclipse’s path as well as eclipse-viewing

information and festivities can be accessed here: https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/ events/how-to-experience-the-annular-solar-eclipse-in-oregon/ Know Before You Go

Helpful travel tips for viewing the annular solar eclipse include: Reserve lodging early: Many hotels and campsites in the path of annularity will likely sell out.

Be prepared for traffic: Many small communities in the path have only one road leading in and out. These could get backed up, making traffic an issue. There are also home football games on eclipse day in both Corvallis and Eugene, which will add to potential backups on I-5 and in those urban areas. To reduce congestion, avoid highways and other popular attractions in the path of the eclipse. Plan to arrive at least one full day, and ideally several days, in advance of the event — and don’t attempt to travel home immediately after the eclipse. If possible, avoid traveling entirely in the path of annularity on October 14, 2023.

Bring a map: Cell phone and GPS reception can be unreliable in rural Oregon. The

increase of cell phone usage will overwork services and make connections tougher. Know where you’re going, and don’t expect to rely on your phone or online maps. Order a highway map online at TravelOregon.com or pick one up at a Welcome Center.

Fuel up: With long distances between gas stations in rural areas, visitors should make sure to calculate their fuel needs.

Pack provisions: There are a limited number of restaurants in some of Oregon’s beautiful, remote places, and these eateries may run out of food. Stock up on picnic supplies, snacks, water and other essentials in advance.

Don’t forget to use eclipse glasses: To watch the eclipse safely, viewers will need eclipse-viewing glasses, which block harmful light from damaging vision.

Carry some cash: The ATMs in many small-to-medium towns are often limited in funds. Most services in Oregon take credit cards; however, there are places in rural areas that only take cash.

Prepare for variable weather: Fall in Ore-

gon can bring dramatic swings, particularly at elevation where it could be snowing. Visitors should check forecasts and be prepared for all types of weather.

Be respectful. Don’t trespass: Always respect private property boundaries. Stay on public land, be kind to local communities and wildlife and don’t tread on sensitive habitats.

Wildfire Prevention: Wildfires are a serious threat in Oregon, so visitors should be vigilant about extinguishing campfires and properly disposing of cigarettes. In addition, visitors should be aware of fire risks and restrictions, including campfire bans. Avoid parking or driving on dry grass, as vehicles can spark a wildfire.

Avoid Excessive Waste: Consider packing large water containers and refilling them with tap water. Many places in Oregon enjoy excellent tap water, so there’s no need to buy it bottled.

Pro Photo Tip: Instead of trying to capture images of the eclipse, capture shots of family and friends, as well as the shadows and trees that may look different during the event.

Eclipse Viewing Family Fun Festival in Reedsport

Join the City of Reedsport for a fun filled weekend as we celebrate the Eclipse Viewing Family Fun Festival on October 13 and 14. Reedsport will be one of the first areas in the U.S. where we will be able to experience the spectacular 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse. This natural phenomenon will display a Ring of Fire in the sky as the moon passes between the sun and earth. The moon will be farther away from earth;

therefore, it will not cover the sun completely, but it will create a ring of fire around the uncovered portion of the sun. Start the weekend early! Join us for a Vendor Market on Friday, October 13, with artisans and makers lining the Highway 38 sidewalks in Old Town Reedsport from 5 – 8 p.m. Join Two-Shy Brewery for live music on Friday and Saturday. Make sure to visit our local businesses for great

shopping deals.

On Saturday, October 14, the fun moves to Rainbow Plaza at 250 Water Avenue with the festival starting at 7 a.m. until noon. Free Admission. We will start the morning with a free Sugar Shack donut for the first 50 people. There will be vendors, music, and activities for the kids.

Stay tuned for a complete list of activities!

In Reedsport, we will experience the eclipse trajec-

tory beginning just after 8 a.m. The complete ring of fire is expected to be at its maximum at 9:18 a.m., and the final phase will end at approximately 10:38 a.m.

Please make sure to use proper eye protection with ISO solar filters when viewing the eclipse. Eclipse glasses are available at the Umpqua Discovery Center and will be available the day of the event. The event will end at noon.

Giving you the perfect opportunity to visit one of our local restaurants for lunch. Spend the afternoon visiting our local shops, hiking a fun trail, or hangout by the water. Visit Two Shy Brewery in the evening for live music.

If you or your local organization would like to have a booth or volunteer to help with the event, please contact Rosa Solano at 541271-3603 ext. 1008 or mainstreet@cityofreedsport.org.

Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren

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I'm scheduled to go on a vacation with my mother and sister. It seemed like a fun idea during the planning, but as the date approaches, I realize it might not be possible for my sister and me to get along and remain civil during the trip.

We are in our mid-to-late 20s now, and I was hoping we had matured enough to handle our differences calmly. Recent events, however, have proven otherwise. Our relationship has deteriorated to the point that she's triggered by anything I say or do, and it's impossible to talk to her.

We've never had much in common, and our personalities are like oil and water. I'm thinking about backing out, even though I was looking forward to visiting New England and seeing my favorite singer in concert. I don't usually take time off from work, and I don't want to risk wasting vacation days possibly being miserable walking on eggshells. I know arguing with her will lead to nothing productive. How can I handle the situation differently?

Dear Abby: — FINISHED SISTER IN NEW YORK

DEAR Sister:

You stated that you were hoping that you and your sister had matured enough to manage a vacation together in spite of your differences. Rather than back out at the last minute, why not choose to be the more mature sister and simply not argue with her? That way you can see New England and enjoy your favorite singer in concert. You do not have to spend every spare moment with her; you are not joined at the hip.

If the trip proves to be unpleasant, agree to join your mother and sister under only limited circumstances -- perhaps at breakfast or a dinner -- in order to keep peace in the family.

Dear Abby: — LOST IN THE MIDWEST

I'll soon be 40, and I still have no idea what I want to be when I "grow up." I don't know what I'm interested in doing or what my skills are. It's not for lack of trying. I've taken aptitude tests, IQ tests and personality tests, and I'm still no closer to any answers. I do not know how to choose a job and just go for it. This may be why I never graduated from college -- I kept switching majors. I live with a family member and owe $25,000 in college loans. I can't afford a car and the financial stress is killing me, not to mention the emotional and mental stress and low self-esteem. I need help. I should have had all this figured out ages ago. Any good, solid advice would be appreciated.

DEAR Lost:

Go online to see if you qualify to have any part of your student loan debt forgiven. It may be possible if you have been making payments for many years. As to your inability to choose a career, at this point, finding any job for which you are qualified that will pay enough to put food on the table and a roof over your head would be appropriate. If there's low-cost psychological counseling from your county's department of mental health services or a local college or university, it could be helpful in getting you unblocked and to lift your selfesteem, so it couldn't hurt to reach out for that, too. Inertia is your enemy.

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It’s Fall! Our thoughts turn to the college football, cleaning gutters and getting ready for visitors. Isn’t it amazing to have pumpkins, turkey and Santa Claus in just over 60 days? Who do you expect to see for that family dinner or your tradition of storm or whale watching? So people travel, even in the Fall. If you think your

business isn’t a tourist related business, think again. In 2022 Coos County visitors spent $36 million on entertainment and recreation. They spent over $30 million in retail stores and another $28 million in grocery stores. In total, visitors spent some $296 million in Coos County and guess what, it’s your employees that keep them coming back.

Remember when a person who had one bad experience used to tell 10 other people about it?

Over fifteen years ago, Travel Oregon estimated that each bad experience cost a community $20,000. With Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools, imagine what that costs equates to today. Now imagine what great experiences can

do for your business. Visitors spend more and stay longer if they feel welcome. Consumers will pay 10% more for a product or service from businesses that offers great customer service. Also, to replace an existing customer your businesses spend five times more to attract a new one. So, what can we do to get ready for this fall’s guests? Focus on

customer service and visitor appreciation with your staff. Whether you use Travel Oregon or some other training source, it only takes a little time to make a big difference for your business and our community. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, remember Our Business is Helping Your Business. And like us on Facebook.

Lights! Camera! ACTION!

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Broadway Lights is a glamorous fundraising event for the Liberty Theatre restoration project featuring entertainment, wine pairings, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at Restaurant O.

The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Restaurant O on 260 S. Broadway in Coos Bay.

The fundraiser will support phase seven of the project benefitting the youth theatre and program center. It will provide additional

rehearsal space for the growing LTOB STARS youth theatre program and other shows.

In addition, dressing rooms, restrooms and the costume room will be on the same second story level to provide support for this program center.

Access by stairs or a lift from the main floor gives everyone the opportunity to utilize the new spaces.

Those who attend the fundraiser will enjoy delicious food and wine pairings from Restaurant O and listen to some of the great entertainment from

LTOB, with singers and musicians like Bradford McKeown, duet with Lyla Davidson and Sheldon Edd, Grant Goodwin, Aymée Pedder, Jessica Crooks and Pete Ortega.

A silent auction includes one-of-a-kind experiences, such as tug boat rides on the bay and the chance to sit on the stage during Christmas Opry, along with beautiful

gift baskets and other items.

The Little Theatre on the Bay is a non-profit organization whose mission is “to cultivate the arts in Coos County.”

Tickets are $125 per person and can be bought at the door, at www.thelibertytheatre. org or at the box office on Tuesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Box office: 541-756-4336

Emergency Manager retires

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office proudly announces the retirement of Wayne Stinson, who has dedicated an incredible 50 years to serving our community. Wayne's journey began back in 1973 as a Search and Rescue Explorer under Sheriff Truett, and his impact on the Sheriff's Office and the people it serves has been truly remarkable. His last day of service will be September 1, 2023.

After volunteering for three years, Wayne was hired as a parttime Supply and Maintenance Assistant in 1976, working for Sheriff Jacobs. His knack for Search and Rescue (SAR) work stood out, and Sheriff Jacobs recognized his talents, promoting him to a full-time SAR Assistant in 1978. Wayne kept this role

after 50 years

until 1983 when Sheriff Neal added Emergency Management to his responsibilities, becoming the SAR and Emergency Manager. For over 25 years, Wayne managed both SAR and Emergency Management. Around 2011, the Sheriff's Office introduced a SAR/Marine Deputy role, letting Wayne focus solely on Emergency Management.

Over the years the Sheriff's Office SAR program grew under his guidance. Today, the SAR program includes two full-time SAR Deputies, multiple SAR Managers and nearly 100 active volunteers.

Wayne's contribution as an Emergency Manager was particularly notable. He has built strong relationships within the county and beyond,

collaborating with various agencies to develop disaster response plans and aid in recovery efforts. Whether it was during wildfires, floods, or other emergencies, Wayne's leadership ensured that the community's safety remained a top priority. His dedication and expertise in managing crises have left a lasting positive impact on Douglas County.

Wayne served under nine Sheriffs, adapting to changing times:

Sheriff Truett

Sheriff Jacobs

Sheriff Jensen

Sheriff Neal

Sheriff Pardon

Sheriff Main

Sheriff Brown

Sheriff Burge

Sheriff Hanlin

Construction crew and LTOB members gather behind the historic Liberty Theatre after a concrete slab was cut out of the back wall of the theater to allow construction of a new addition that will include set storage and set building areas and a new green room. Jeanne Woods, second from left, LTOB Restoration Committee chair, Aymee Pedder, next to Woods, LTOB president, LTOB business manager Randy Aronson, to Pedder's right, and others were on hand to celebrate the beginning of Phase IV of the theater's restoration.

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Local students complete degrees at Wichita State University

Wichita State University conferred 469 degrees to 438 students in summer 2023.

Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa

cum laude award; those with an average of 3.55 received the magna cum laude award; and those with an average of 3.25

received the cum laude. At the undergraduate level, there were 220 degrees and certificates conferred. At the gradu-

ate level, there were 249 degrees and certificates conferred. And of those earning a bachelor's degree,

About Wichita State

Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling almost 22,000 students between its main campus and WSU Tech, including students

from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.

Located in the

largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State

University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.

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57 were cum laude, 41 were magna cum laude, and eight summa cum laude.

Among those hon-

Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing

ored were McKay Jensen of Coos Bay, who received a Post-Doctoral Certificate, Adv Ed General Dentistry RES

over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.

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Tessa Ryan named to Columbia College

Summer 2023 Semester dean's

Columbia College recently announced its dean's list for the Summer 2023 Semester (May-August). To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week

Among those named

list

period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Founded in 1851 in Columbia, Missouri, Columbia College has been helping students advance their lives through higher

education for more than 170 years. As a private, nonprofit institution, the college takes pride in its small classes, experienced faculty and quality educational programs. Students can enroll in Day, Evening

or Online classes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Columbia College has more than 97,000 alumni worldwide. For more information, visit ccis. edu.