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Chamber hosting networking luncheons BY BREE LAUGHLIN
munity while also hearing from industry professionals. On Sept. 13, luncheon participants heard from Cal Mukumoto, who leads the Oregon Department of Forestry. Oregon’s 30 million acres of forest lands have various owners and managers, but most are managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry. “Simply put, our mission is to protect forests and ensure they can provide for Oregonians now and into the future,” Mukumoto said during his presentation at a recent luncheon. The State Forester gave the audience an overview of what they do at the Oregon Department of Forestry, including the different branches of the organization, as well as current and future challenges. State Forester Mukumoto has strong
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The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce started hosting their Wednesday Business Connection weekly networking luncheons. The luncheons take place each Wednesday from September through May. The public is welcome to attend. Photo by Bree Laughlin Chamber repreOn Sept. 13, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Wednesday sentatives said the Business Connection luncheon participants heard from Cal weekly luncheons give Mukumoto, who leads the Oregon Department of Forestry. participants the chance to network with members of the local business com-
ties to Southwest Oregon, including past job experiences with Coquille Economic Development Corporation. He also currently serves as a board member with Southwestern Oregon Community College. Future speakers and subject matter at the weekly luncheons include new businesses moving to the area, business expansions, and issues or items than can impact business operations. The luncheons take place every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Salmon Room at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park. Lunches are available for purchase, as well as a 50/50 raffle and a business card drawing. For more information about future luncheons, visit oregonsbayarea.org or follow Bay Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.
Emergency coordinators hold preparedness events BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
Coos County Emergency coordinators and first responders have been spreading the message “Plan today, ready tomorrow” during recent community preparedness events. Pony Village mall hosted National Preparedness Month on Saturday, Sept. 23. This event
returned to the mall after 12 year break. The event was organized by Coos County Office of Emergency Management and Coos County Community Emergency Response Teams. Many first responders and state organizations also participated offering information about preparedness, free goody bags, popcorn and raffles. “It was a great showing and we were really happy,” said Debbie Mueller, the Coos County Emergency Coordinator. Mueller was preparing for a presentation in Bandon at the Sprague Theatre the following week. “If even just one person walks away being more prepared, it's a worthwhile event,” she said. Mueller said the “Plan today, ready tomorrow” motto was made to encourage residents to think about what possible emergencies could happen – and to put a plan in place so they are ready if and when an emergency does occur. “This could include being ready and having a go bag, for instance, if there
Photos Courtesy of Debbie Mueller
Hauser CERT Leader Mona Insly, coordinated the emergency preparedness event at the Pony Village Mall on Sept. 23.
Emergency Event continued on page 11
Hyping up the Pirates
Marshfield High School held a pep rally Friday to hype up the student body before the Pirates’ football game later that night. The Marshfield cheerleaders and dance team took part in the pep rally, which was held before the football team won its first game of the season. Photos by David Rupkalvis/For The World
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