Protest on March 28, 2026, was the third of its kind and involved over 3,300 organized rallies in all 50 states. An estimated 8 to 9 million people participated in protests against the current administration, including over 1000 in Coos Bay according to headcounts by organizers Indivisible Coos County.
Coos Bay wasn’t the only town nearby holding demonstration, there were a reported 500 protesters in Bandon, another 100 in Reedsport, and a collection of folks with signs in Elkton. The issues at the forefront of the demonstration included the administration’s attempts at voter suppression, the war in Iran, and the alleged cover-up of the Epstein files.
Despite the serious nature of the concerns, the demonstrations were entirely peaceful and full of community energy and comradery. There were counter protesters on hand in Coos Bay in the form of a patriot flag wave that garnered
a small handful of supporters.
There were verbal jabs sent in both directions from the competing groups, but overall, no reported incidents took place.
With the May primaries around the corner, it is of the upmost importance to check your voter registration. Civic engagement goes well beyond
protest and political discourse; it is vitally important that we all exercise our right to vote for our representatives.
The Little Theatre on the Bay’s production of Steel Magnolias opens April 17
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Most people recognize the title Steel Magnolias from the 1989 film, starring Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts. But Steel Magnolias began as a stage play written by Robert Harling in remembrance of his sister, Susan Harling Robinson, who died from complications from type 1 diabetes.
Still, fans know this isn’t your run-of-the-mill drama. Despite some emotionally-charged moments, this play is a comedy about the depth of female friendships.
“It’s told in such a timeless way that any generation can relate to it,” says Shirley Kintner, who’s helping to produce the show.
The play, set in a beauty parlor in Louisiana, follows the successful business operated by loveable Truvy Jones (portrayed by Amanda Stark) and her assistant, not-sure-if-I’m-married-or-
not Annelle (Ariel Hicks). All the ladies in the neighborhood congregate here – including the former first lady of the town, Clairee Belcher (Cindy Terry), the neighborhood grump, Ouiser Boudreaux (Michelle Moore), career woman M’Lynn (Naomi
Ulsted), and her daughter Shelby (Jasmine Azure). Shelby’s engagement is the talk of the parlor, but soon everyone’s joy turns to concern as she faces a risky pregnancy. That’s when director Lisa Terranova’s favorite scenes arrive.
“The women rally around Shelby and M’Lynn,” she says, “And you see the essence of the love and concern these women have for one another. It’s a very life-affirming moment.”
When tragedy strikes, the friends are there to help each other through in solidarity.
“You have no idea how wonderful you are,” M’Lynn tells her friends at the end of the play. With a smile, Truvy responds, “Of course we do.”
Terranova says, “I want audiences to leave the theatre feeling optimistic about our humanity and our ability to carry one another through life’s hardships with great friendship, tenderness, and humor.”
Steel Magnolias, with its wit and wisdom, is sure to do just that. Running three weekends, shows will be at the Liberty Theater in North Bend on April 1719, 24-26, and May 1-3 at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. Matinees on Sundays. Tickets are available online at TheLibertyTheatre.org.
North Bend man arrested on two counts of attempted murder
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During an eviction attempt by deputies of the Coos County Sheriff’s Department, a North Bend man, Jimmy Oiterong (27), was arrested following what the department is calling attempted murder.
The deputies, alongside members from the county’s civil department attempted to carry out an eviction at 2398 Broadway Avenue in North Bend, when they were met with resistance from Oiterong. According to a release from the Sheriff’s Office, Oiterong was in possession of a compound bow with an arrow notched and ready to fire. Oiterong was said to have been threatening to shoot the deputies who responded with force.
The deputies shot the suspect with non-lethal rounds from a bean bag shotgun, in an exchange that saw an arrow fired back at the deputies. To break the standoff, the Coos County Emergency Response Team was called to the scene to assist and deployed chemical munitions into the apartment.
This caused Oiterong to attempt an escape out the back door of the residence resulting in a pursuit that saw officers take down the perpetrator with the help of a Coos Bay Police Department K9 Unit.
After a medical evaluation at Bay Area Hospital, Oiterong was transported to the Coos County Jail where he would be booked on a litany of charges. Two counts of attempted murder for loosing arrows upon the deputies along with three charges for unlawful use of a weapon, in addition to charges for menacing, attempt to elude on foot, resisting arrest, and reckless endangerment.
The Sherrif’s Office thanked the Coos County ERT team and the Coos Bay Police department for their assistance, and reminded that police action is not an indicator of guilt, with all charged presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.
ODOT upgrades Myrtle Point sidewalks — again
By DeaN BRIcKey For the World
MYRTLE POINT
— Residents who think they’ve seen double — when it comes to handicap-accessible sidewalk improvements in the community — should believe their eyes after all.
An Oregon Department of Transportation official says two intersection improvements recently were redone because they didn’t meet new federal requirements.
Dan Latham, an ODOT public information officer in Roseburg, said a recent project involved reconstruction at the northwest “corner” of Oregon 42 and Snyder and the southeast corner of Oregon 42 and Kincheloe.
“It appears that several
(handicap-accessible) curb ramps through Myrtle Point were built around 2019 and 2020, and two of those locations are being reconstructed as part of this project,” he said.
Latham said most of the work in Myrtle Point has been completed. The contractor, Canyon Contracting of Stayton, worked there in December and has moved on to similar projects at other Southwest Oregon sites.
“We still have landscaping and seeding, and probably sign removal, but I don’t know when that will take place,” Latham said, regarding the work in Myrtle Point.
He explained there usually are two situations that will prompt the agency to replace what appears to be a new or good ramp.
“Some ramps that were built five, ten or twenty years ago might not meet federal requirements, so we have to replace them,” Latham said. “To the casual observer they may look OK, but to someone in a wheelchair there may be something wrong that makes the ramp difficult to navigate.”
“The ramps that were built in 2019 and 2020 met all state and federal standards at that time and passed inspection,” he said, “but in the past few years, some of those federal standards have changed, which requires us to bring these ramps up to the new standards.”
Secondly, Latham said, sometimes contractors’ work doesn’t pass inspection and doesn’t meet contract specifications.
“When this happens, the contractor will have to replace the new ramp and they are responsible for the cost.”
Latham said ODOT tries “to offer the best facilities we can for folks who either are using wheelchairs now or those who will someday.”
In the past several years, the federal guidelines have changed, he added, and the two ramps in Myrtle Point were not compliant with the new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards.
The overall project that includes the work in Myrtle Point involves improving pedestrian access by building ADA-compliant sidewalk curb ramps at 31 intersections in Myrtle Point, Brookings, Gold Beach and Roseburg. The
new ramps allow smooth and safe travel along sidewalks and streets for individuals in wheelchairs, parents pushing strollers and people making deliveries, Latham said. They include “yellow truncated domes” to provide a tactile walking surface for people with visual impairments.
The project includes six intersections in Myrtle Point along Oregon Highway 42 from Bothwick Street to Carlisle Lane, Latham said, adding that construction began in November with ramps in Roseburg.
“In December, the contractor moved to Myrtle Point and they are now finishing up the ramp construction in Gold Beach,” he said. “In early April, they will move to Brookings for the final ramp work.”
All new curb ramps in Roseburg and Myrtle Point have been completed, Latham said, and so have most of the ramps in Gold Beach.
“The contractor will have to apply final striping and some landscaping around the ramps, and this will likely be completed in the next month or two,” he said.
The contract completion date for the entire four-city project is July 16.
“We expect most work to be completed ahead of schedule, hopefully before June,” Latham said. “The only work that might extend later is applying seeding to the landscaped areas.”
The entire project also is well below its $2,309,828 budget, he said.
Photos Courtesy of the Little Theatre on the Bay
Guest Column
By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com
HOLY COW! HISTORY: They Killed Jesse
It was unusually warm in St. Joseph, Mo., that early spring morning.
“Mr. Howard,” the man who rented the little wooden-frame house at 1318 Lafayette St., had just finished breakfast when he noticed that a print on the wall was hanging crooked. He stretched out his hands to straighten it, unaware that one simple act was about to set in motion a string of unintended consequences.
“Mr. Howard” was, in fact, the outlaw Jesse James (an alias he had used before), and it wasn’t just the temperature that had him and his family lying low in that spring of 1882. The James Gang had fallen on hard times, and Jesse was trying to (in modern terms) “put the band back together” for a criminal comeback. With many old members dead or in prison, it was time for new blood.
Brothers Bob and Charley
The Fix is in
Ford were handsome men in their early 20s who might have fit the bill. As the job description indicates, they were also crooks. In a classic example of “no honor among thieves,” while they were worming their way into Jesse James’ confidence, they were also secretly negotiating with Missouri’s governor for the $5,000 reward on James’ head (about $160,000 today).
A deal was cut: kill James and get the cash, plus a full pardon.
Monday, April 3, 1882, arrived. With his guns resting on a nearby table, Jesse was straightening the picture when Bob Ford shot him from behind. Jesse James was no hero, but shooting an unarmed man from behind was the ultimate act of cowardice. Conspiring to collect $5,000 for it added a Judas Iscariot dimension.
That was the end of Jesse James’ story. However, for Bob and Charley Ford, karma was kicking in.
The two backstabbing brothers wired the governor to collect
Remember when candidate Trump was speaking about America, the economy, and the lack of growth prior to him being reelected? He clearly said that there were problems that only he can fix.
This is another one of his campaign promises that he has kept. However, it’s even more apparent than it already was, that he was using the other definition of the word “fix”.
Many people assumed that he was using the world fix as a verb, to repair. This led many voters to believe that positive economic times were on the horizon. After all, he said the fixing was going to start on day one.
Well, we are far beyond day one and things aren’t looking too good economically for the working class, the lower middle class, and the working poor. There’s a simple explanation. He’s using the verb fix like the Chicago White Sox (Black Sox) did in the 1919 World Series.
Looking at his record, the President has put more effort into pardoning corrupt businessmen and politicians who purchase clemency directly from him instead of paying attention to the voters who either voted for him or not. Republicans are saying that it’s not a crime or corruption because it’s transparent, out in the open. Does this work for other crimes? If robbers don’t wear masks and smile at the camera while exiting the bank they just robbed, are they not committing a crime because it was done in the public eye?
The only thing uglier than the corruption that continues
James — and Paid for It
their ill-gotten gains, then turned themselves in to the authorities. Imagine their surprise when they were indicted for murder, tried, found guilty and sentenced to hang — all in just one day.
Two hours later, the governor spared them from the gallows with a full pardon. He shorted them on the reward, paying only $500 — a far cry from the $5,000 they were promised. (Politicians were no more trustworthy in the 19th century than today.)
It was all downhill from there for the Brothers Ford. Killing a celebrity made them celebrities, too — but in a bad way. Bob was viewed much like John Wilkes Booth, who also shot Abraham Lincoln from behind. Even people who loathed Jesse James felt he didn’t deserve an ending like that.
Bob and Charley tried to cash in on their newfound fame. Bob posed for pictures in cheap arcades, a forerunner of pay-perview. The brothers reenacted the shooting on stage, but the
audience’s dislike of them — and their inability to act — doomed the show. Two years later, Charley, riddled with tuberculosis and addicted to morphine because of the intense pain, died by suicide.
Bob Ford stumbled from job to job. He opened a saloon in New Mexico Territory, tried his hand as a policeman in Las Vegas, and finally wound up in Colorado, where he opened another saloon. When it burned down, he reopened in a tent. Then it was on to yet another saloon in another town.
He was working there on June 8, 1892, when a man walked in and said, “Hello, Bob.” As he turned around, Edward O’Kelly fired both barrels of a double-barrel shotgun, killing Ford instantly. O’Kelly became known as “The Man Who Killed the Man Who Killed Jesse James,” until he himself was killed in 1904 while trying to shoot a policeman in Oklahoma City.
And so, the bloody trail of murders finally came to an end.
to unfold under this president is the lack of some of those who voted for him to call it out. If you can’t do the math on how a person who makes $400,000 a year in their job has amassed what some estimates are around 3 billion dollars since returning to office, then I can’t imagine they ever will.
The fix is in, just not the one you voted for.
Erik Kenyon Myrtle Point
Brecke for County Clerk
This May, please join me in voting for Julie Brecke for County Clerk. She has proven reliable, competent, and effective in this position. I have known Julie since she walked into my 7th grade science class as a 12-year-old.
As an educator who spent the better part of three decades in the classroom, students and teachers learn together, it’s never a one-way process. I learned as much from my students as, hopefully they did from me. Julie taught me plenty. I regard her as a strong, intelligent, and kind individual, and one who seeks fairness in her community.
Julie has endured immeasurable challenges in her life and she has stood strong and resilient. She deserves our support for this position, and we deserve her steadfast work as County Clerk.
Jamie Fereday Coos Bay
Police Blotter
It just goes to show you never know what chain of events your actions can set in motion — nor can you predict how or when they will stop.
And the long, deadly path that produced such a high body count started 144 years ago this spring in that little frame house in St. Joseph, Mo., with a betrayal by a supposed friend.
ABOUT THE WRITER
J. Mark Powell is a former television journalist. His nonfiction book “Witness to War: The Story of the Civil War Told by Those Living Through It” is available at jmarkpowell.com. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.
A Vote for Brecke
As our county nears local elections, let’s remember the importance of good, strong leaders. I am voting again for Julie Brecke as Coos County Clerk because she has demonstrated these qualities. I encourage you to do the same.
Julie has shown her kindheartedness many times by giving up her weekends to chaperone and judge for my high school team. She frequently drives to Medford or Eugene, pays for her own hotel room, and volunteers all day to help Marshfield students have a chance to compete. Without her help, many students would not have been able to participate. She is a great model for my students and our county.
Ms. Brecke is also the robust leader we need. Smart, level-headed, and experienced, Julie will continue to help steer our area in a positive direction. Over the fifteen years I have worked with her, she has consistently displayed an array of qualities that make her the best candidate for the position of Coos County Clerk.
Born and raised here, I have seen more than 50 years of local politics, and the value of quality leaders is only becoming clearer with each year. A vote for Julie Brecke is a vote for a good person and a strong Coos County.
Josh Scheirman Coquille
Conditions, 3634 Sherman Ave 7:02 PM – Driving While Suspended, Oak & 17th • 8:24 PM – Located Wanted Subject, Lakeshore & Hayes 9:13 PM – Disabled Vehicle, Newmark & Edgewood 10:08 PM – Suspicious Conditions, 2741 Sherman Ave 10:19 PM – Traffic Hazard, 835 California Ave
Coos Bay 5:42 AM – Theft, 245 S Schone Man St 6:33 AM – Illegal Camping, 311 S Broadway St 6:37 AM – Suspicious Subject, 1988 Newmark Ave
• 7:15 AM – Unlawful Vehicle, 5th & Lockhart 7:17 AM – Suspicious Vehicle, 1313 N Bayshore Dr 8:06 AM – Warrant Service, 1712 Cottonwood Ave 9:39 AM – Repossessed Vehicle, 729 E St
• 9:46 AM – Driving Complaint, Hwy 101 MP 243 10:02 AM – Located Wanted Subject, 971 S Broadway St 10:06 AM – Missing Person, 1800 S 28th Ct 10:09 AM – Lost Property, 145 Laclair St
• 10:25 AM – Criminal Trespass, 1248 N Bayshore Dr 10:27 AM – Located Wanted Subject, S Empire & Michigan 11:44 AM – Criminal Trespass, 1415 N Bayshore Dr
• 11:02 pm – Suspicious Activity, Umpqua Mobile Home Village
Myrtle Point
8:26 PM – Civil Problem, 407 Ash St Apt 3
Wednesday 03/25
North Bend
• 12:30 am – Loud Music, 2321 Commercial St 12:30 am – Loud Music, 2321 Commercial St 4:48 am – Criminal Mischief, 3201 Tremont Ave 5:25 am – Harassment, 1735 Virginia Ave
• 7:32 am – Disorderly Conduct, 2201 Broadway Ave
8:01 am – Criminal Trespass, 3427 Ash St
8:29 am – Illegal Camping, 800 Block California Ave
8:36 am – Traffic Hazard, 2700 Block Broadway Ave
• 10:28 am – Arrest, Vermont & Mini Pet Mart
10:53 am – Check Welfare, 2260 12th Ct 11:15 am – Sex Offender Fail to Register, 3390 Broadway Ave
• 5:12 pm – Dispute, 245 S Schoneman St 5:51 pm – Dispute, Johnson & Hwy 101 NB
SPORTS Champion teams honored during 3A tourney
JOHN GUNTHER
For The World
State champion teams from Coquille and Gold Beach were honored during the championship night of the recent Class 3A state tournament at Marshfield High School.
The committee for the tournament continued its tradition of honoring past champions during each of the final games.
Coquille’s boys champions from 1977 were honored. The Red Devils had finished third in 1976 and were the top-ranked team all season the following winter, capping the year with a 47-46 win over Gladstone in the championship game. On the way to the final, the Red Devils beat South Umpqua 62-57, Sherwood 61-53, and Marist 41-36.
Team members who made it back for the celebration during the state tournament included both the captains from the squad, point guard Chris Amling and Jeff Rhodenburg. Rhodenburg, who went on to a long career in education, was a first-team all-state selection. Amling spent 20 years in the Navy before becoming one of the top urologists in the Northwest.
Others who were able to make it for the celebration included Terrill Brown, who had a long career in the insurance industry; Larry Story, who became a commercial fisherman; Jeff Jenkins, who went on to play for two national championship teams at Northwest Christian College; Jeff Schneider, who went on to play in college and internationally; and Bill McNew, who had a 28-year career in the Air Force before retiring as a chief master sergeant.
The coach of the champion Red Devils, Marshfield graduate Tom Leaton, also attended. Leaton went on to also coach at Willamette, Sprague, Cascade
and Salem Academy, taking five different teams to the state tournament.
Also present was the team’s manager, Ron, Ray, who had a long career in the forestry industry.
The other team honored on championship night was the Gold Beach girls, who won the state title in 2000, a year after finishing as runner-up in the Class 2A state tournament at Pendleton.
The Panthers beat Imbler 5649, crushed Oakridge 64-19 and topped Santiam 51-35 to reach the championship game, where they edged Portland Christian 57-54.
Several players and coaches were able to make it for the celebration at Marshfield, including Leeann Genovese, who was the Sunset Conference MVP
and a first-team all-tournament and first-team all-state selection before a long career abroad.
Also present were Laura Greenway, who went on to own a logging company with her husband; Kylee Smith, who also helped the Panthers win the state title two years later and is the Curry County Assessor;
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High School Recap: Local athletes compete in
A handful of Marshfield athletes participated in the prestigious Oregon Relays over the weekend.
The top finisher for the Pirates was Jaxson Stovall, who raced in the 2-mile open race. Stovall finished fifth, crossing the lie in 9 minutes and 22.31 seconds. Isaiah Carpenter of McMinnville won the race in 9:14.70.
Stovall would have been 20th in the championship 2-mile, which was won by Sheldon’s Malachi Schoenherr in 8:53.74.
Stovall also was part of a 4x400 relay team that finished ninth in 3:28.77. The others were Carter McGriff, Chandler Wyatt and Jake Day. The winning team, Wilson of Long Beach, Calif., finished in 3:13.89, a new meet record.
Marshfield’s sprint medley relay team of Day, McGriff, Wyatt and Stovall placed 26th in 3:47.99. The Pirates were 50th in the preliminaries of the 4x100 relay, with the squad of Christian Baugh, McGriff, Day and Wyatt finishing in 44.43.
Two Marshfield girls competed. Sierra Sauers was 14th in the discus with a throw of 109-2 and Rylee McNally was 31st in the 300 hurdles with a time of 47.86.
North Bend’s Angelo Pedrini competed in the freshman 2-mile championship, placing 14th. Pedrini was timed in 10 minutes and 5.41 seconds in the event.
Crater’s Ryder White won the race in 9:20.29. This Saturday, Marshfield hosts the annual Prefontaine Rotary Invitational, which will include most of the schools from the South Coast and many others from around the state and northern California.
NORTH BEND TWILIGHT
RELAYS: Marshfield’s boys had a pair of double-winners in the relay meet Friday night. Hadyn Widdicombe wont he high jump (5-6) and long jump (20-4 ¼) and teammate Glen Cook won the discus (117-8) and shared the shot put title with teammate Braxton Smith (43-2).
Marshfield’s Max Johnston won the pole vault (11-6) and teammate Nicoya Pruess won the 400 (54.99).
The Pirates also won the 4x200 relay with the squad of Pruess, Dakota Brophy, Jackson Dalton and Widdicombe (1:39.22) and the 4x800 relay with the team of Robert Bouthillier, Liam Rasley, Jerrick Kelley and Emmett Hussey (10:09.05).
North Bend won the sprint medley relay with the quartet of Mason Wentzell, Aidan Mazzucchi, Timothy Carter and Noah Bustamente (1:45.79) and Marshfield won the distance medley relay with the squad of Jerrick Kelley, Conner Cain, Bouthillier and Rasley (12:37.73).
Marshfield won the mixed throwers relay with the team of Dacoda Becker-Matz, Eli Zukaitis, Sierra Green and Dannicka Guavain and the mixed 4x400 relay with the group of Ayden McNamee, Kindall Wyatt, Donald Bryce and Brooklyn Pederson.
Marshfield’s Sierra Sauers won the girls shot put (32-8 ½) and discus (111-2).
Other field event winners for the girls were North Bend’s Olivia Smith in the javelin (100-5) and Marshfield’s Bella Cox in the high jump (4-10), Ella Croson in the pole vault (8-0) and Annhelena Vancannon in the long jump (13-7 ¼).
Marshfield won the 4x200 relay with the team of Piper Callahan, Jessica Holmstedt, Claire Roberts and Abigail Lee (2:02.72) and the sprint medley relay with the team of Callahan, Holmstedt, Annabelle Black and Vancannon (2:08.05).
North Bend won the 4x200 relay with the team of Lauren Wolfe, Melina Harbolt, Alex Nicholsona and Addison Horning (13:06.83) and the distance medley relay with the team of Wolfe, Harbolt, Horning and Elliot Bustamente (14:50.47).
COQUILLE TWILIGHT: Coquille’s Ella Henthorn had a pair of fast times in the distance races in the 12-school meet hosted by the Red
Devils on Friday.
Henthorn ran a new personal best 4 minutes, 38.7 seconds in the 1,500 and had a season best 10:06 in the 3,000.
Competing in her first meet of the year, Coquille’s Ada Millet won the 300 hurdles (49.84) and the pole vault (10-6).
Powers had a pair of double-winners. Danika Bushnell won the shot put (31-10) and the javelin (110-3). Jadelin Warner won the 100 (13.24) and the long jump (15-5).
Myrtle Point’s Delaney LaFranchi cleared 5-1 to win the high jump.
Other winners from the South Coast included Gold Beach’s Coco Plaep in the 400 (1:03.76), Coquille’s Hayden McGilvery in the 800 (3:12.5), Gold Beach’s Eva Mordja in the 100 hurdles (18.70), Myrtle Point’s Jayme Padgett in the discus (115-7) and Gold Beach’s Jane Moon in the triple jump (30-7 ½).
Coquille swept the relays. The Red Devils easily won the team title with 153 points. Powers and Gold Beach tied for second with 70. In the boys portion of the meet, Myrtle Point’s Wyatt Richards won both the discus (140-4) and the javelin (158-0).
The Bobcats also got a win by Eli Nicholson in the 800 (2:12).
Reedsport got wins by Alex Martinez in the 3,000 (10:38) and Adam Mead in the high jump (510) and also won the 4x400 relay.
Coquille’s Xavier Trujillo won the 1,500 (4:37.4) and Dan Shorb of Powers won the pole vault (9-6).
Brayden Schmidt of Elkton won the 100 (11.64) and 200 (24.33) and teammate Andrew Houx won the high hurdles (16.90) and 300 hurdles (43.94).
Elkton won the title with 110 points. Lowell had 74 and Reedsport 73.5.
BASEBALL
CLASS 2A-1A DISTRICT
4: Reedsport won its league opener last week at Waldport, 20-7. The Brave also won a nonleague game at Coquille 13-4.
Salmon Creek Run is April 11
The annual Salmon Creek Run is Saturday in Powers. The event includes both 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer races and features paved and gravel roads. There is no fee to participate, though runners must sign up. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Hemlock and Second streets in Powers. The event is hosted by the South Coast Running Club. For more information on this event or other South Coast Running Club events, visit www.southcoastrunningclub.com.
Coos County turkey season forecast
After a mild winter, conditions remain drier than normal into spring this year, it is not likely the conditions will be a significant problem for turkey survival in Coos County. For turkeys in this area, nesting may begin earlier keeping the hunt season on track. What remains to be seen is whether significant rain will occur after hatching takes place. Rain in May and June has a higher likelihood of creating problems for turkey poult survival. That being said, the spring rains may affect the distribution of turkeys. Prior to green up turkeys get much of what they eat from agriculture lands. Some of these birds will likely move out to clearcuts and other forest openings as the weather improves.
Oregon Relays
This week, Reedsport is at Bandon for a nonleague game Monday, visits North Douglas in a nonleague game Wednesday and hosts Myrtle Point in league play Friday.
Bandon split its two league games, beating Waldport 8-2 but losing at Toledo 10-0.
In addition to the game against Reedsport this week, Bandon is at Brookings-Harbor on Thursday.
Myrtle Point split a pair of nonleague games, losing at Douglas 6-5 and winning at Glide 12-11.
This week, the Bobcats host Waldport on Tuesday in addition to Friday’s game at Reedsport.
RED DEVILS DROP
GAMES: In addition to losing to Reedsport last week, Coquille fell to Cottage Grove in a doubleheader 10-0 and 14-3.
This week the Red Devils are at Glendale on Tuesday in their final nonleague game. They open Far West League play next week with three games against Douglas.
SKY-EM LEAGUE: Marshfield did not have any games last week. This week, the Pirates are at Siuslaw on Tuesday and have a doubleheader at North Valley on Friday.
North Bend also had the week off from contests. The Bulldogs are at Sweet Home on Tuesdaay and South Umpqua on Friday this week.
SOFTBALL SKY-EM LEAGUE: North Bend improved to 6-0 overall with a pair of nonleague games. The Bulldogs won at Brookings-Harbor 19-14 and beat Newport 6-3.
This week, North Bend has a pair of doubleheaders, at home against Douglas on Tuesday and at South Umpqua on Friday. Marshfield lost both games of a doubleheader to Philomath, 24-17 and 9-3.
This week, the Pirates visit Brookings-Harbor on Tuesday and have a twin bill at North Valley on Friday.
CLASS 2A-1A DISTRICT 4: Powers won its league opener, beating Myrtle Point 19-0. The
Cruisers also won a pair of nonleague games, improving to 5-0 overall, beating Riddle 13-3 and Illinois Valley 23-6.
The Cruisers have a big showdown Tuesday at Toledo, with one league game and one nonleague game. They also host Coquille on Thursday and Bandon on Friday.
Myrtle Point hosts Waldport on Tuesday this week.
Bandon split its first two league games, beating Waldport 15-0 and losing to Toledo 18-3. The only game for the Tigers this week is the trip to Powers on Friday.
FAR WEST LEAGUE: Coquille has a pair of nonleague games this week, at Glendale on Tuesday and Powers on Thursday. The Red Devils also host Bandon next Monday in their final nonleague game before opening league play against Douglas the following day.
BOYS GOLF
MARSHFIELD INVITA-
TIONAL: Bandon shot an impressive 304 to win the Marshfield Invitational at Centennial Golf Club in Medford last week. Marshfield was second at 327, followed by Cascade Christian (336), Douglas (360) and North Bend (374). The tournament included 10 schools in all. Reedsport fielded an incomplete squad.
Bandon’s Sevren Quinn shot a 3-under 69 to win medalist honors, edging Davis Hartwell of Crosspoint Christian by one stroke. Bandon’s Braedon Millhouser shot 74 and Jackson Simonds 76 to take third and fourth. Douglas teammates Trevin and Wyatt Winters both shot 79 and Reedsport’s Noah Sullens shot 80.
Marshfield’s Aiden Griffin and Lucas Hyatt tied for ninth at 81. Teammates Enoch Niblett (82) and Mason Aurdahl (83) rounded out the Pirates’ team score. Bandon’s fourth golfer, Trask Wehner, shot 85. North Bend was led by Rhyder Thornburg, who shot 86, the same score as Marshfield’s fifth golfer, Lane Olsen.
Nicole Rowe, who started for the championship team as a freshman and for the 2002 title squad and went on to play
the University of Portland.
Gold Beach coaching staff also made the trip, including head coach Jerry Ross and assistants Jack Morgan, Allan Plaep and Steve Denny.
Courtesy photos (Top) Coquille’s
Oregon Heritage Tree Program celebrates 30
Month in April.
Founded in 1996, Oregon was the first state in the country to launch a state-sponsored heritage tree program. The goal of the program is to educate Oregonians about the value of these trees and promote their appreciation.
Over the past 30 years, 85 trees have been designated across the state in 26 of Oregon’s 36 counties. Seventy-nine heritage trees are still living and provide the chance to engage the senses and learn about significant people, places and events at historic sites, public gardens, and hiking trails across the state.
Oregon Heritage Tree Committee Chair Dave Hedberg encourages the public to visit a state or local heritage tree. “Visiting an Oregon Heritage Tree is a chance to engage your senses and learn about local history in the real world – not just in books and on screens. All of Oregon’s Heritage Trees are deeply connected to the people of the past. Enjoying these
trees today connects us with our history.”
There are three state-designated heritage trees in the area:
Shore Acres Monterey Pine, Coos Bay: This Monterey pine was planted between 1906 and 1921 by the Simpson family as part of their extensive estate.
Louis J. Simpson was a lumberman, shipbuilder, and founder of the city of North Bend. In 1942, Simpson sold his estate to Oregon, designating it as a park. This tree was recognized in 2002 as the largest of its species in the United States by the National Register of Big Trees.
Smith Farm Walnut, Coos Bay: This black walnut is a remnant of a larger grove, planted around 1865, that marks the farthest navigable point on the Coos River. Before S. Coos River Lane was built in the 1920s, people and goods unloaded at this community landmark and popular meeting place. The Smith Farm Walnut is an example of how trees were often used as important landmarks for naviga-
tion before the advent of electricity and modern roadways.
Coquille Myrtle Grove, Coquille: This grove of Oregon myrtle was protected by the Garden Club of Oregon through the “Save the Myrtlewood” campaign and given to the People of Oregon in 1949. The Garden Club started many conservation projects including the “Don’t Be a Litterbug!” campaign and Operation Wildflower on state highways. The Oregon myrtle is a highly valued evergreen hardwood that has played a significant role in Oregon’s coastal economies.
Individuals, cities, tourism organizations, and heritage groups are invited to nominate a tree with documented historic significance to the state.
Al Tocchini, vice-chair of the Oregon Heritage Tree Committee says he and fellow members share a clear vision for the future of program- to be more inclusive. “In particular, we are seeking underrepresented stories of Oregon’s
diverse populations in places that are accessible to the general public.”
To see a map of Oregon’s Heritage Trees or to nominate one for your community, you can visit the official Travel Information Council Website, OregonTIC.com/Oregon-Heritage-Trees
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Real Estate/Trade 900 WANTED REAL ESTATE
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 attorneys for the personal representative. DATED and published this 7th day of April, 2026. Terry M. Siglin
Personal Representative
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AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at 540 D St in Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00 am. The location will be online at https:// bid13.com
TENANT: UNIT:
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Jessica Webber, Property Manager
342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420
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AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at Quiet Valley Mini Storage, 94760 Quiet Valley Rd. in Myrtle Point, OR 97458 will be auctioned off Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00 am. The location will be online at https://bid13. com.
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Advanced Property Mgmt LLC
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Manager
342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420
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4/7 & 4/14/2026 World 425043
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Lower Umpqua Parks & Recreation District, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held at Highland Pool at 2605 Longwood Ave., Reedsport, OR. The meeting will take place on Wednesday April 15th at 5:00 pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. If you wish to comment on the budget outside of the meeting, emails will be received at our.highland. pool@gmail.com A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 15th at Highland Pool.
4/7/2026 World 424994
WRITTEN NOTICE
Vacation of a portion of the Public Right-of-Way directly between 585 Newmark Avenue and 130 S. Wall Street Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Coos Bay as follows: HEARING BODY: City Council MEETING DATE & TIME: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 500 CENTRAL AVENUE, COOS BAY
sion on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 as outlined above.
HEARING PROCEDURE: The hearing will be conducted in accordance with ORS 271.210.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A copy of the application, all material submitted in support of the application and the applicable criteria are available for inspection at the Public Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central, Coos Bay, Oregon. Upon request, copies of these materials can be emailed without cost or printed and mailed for a reasonable fee.
Detailed information pertaining to the conduct of the public hearing and submission of evidence is also available upon request. Written objections may be filed with the Public Works Department, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, prior to the hearing and will be considered at the time of the hearing. Additional information pertaining to this application, or its review may be obtained by contacting Jasenn Ffradelis, Engineering Services Coordinator, at (541) 269-1181 extension 3522.
4/7 & 4/14/2026 World 425205
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Probate Department In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES BROWN, Deceased. Case No. 25PB03975 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the Estate of James Brown on May 06, 2025. James Brown passed away on May 6, 2018 in Bandon, Oregon. No will has been admitted to probate.
A copy of the Petition to Admit the Estate to Probate, as well as a copy of the Letters of Administration, are attached to this Notice.
All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 7831 St. Charles Street NE, Keizer, Oregon, 97303, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.
All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Ross Day.
DATED AND PUBLISHED ON: April 7, 2026 /s/ Ross Day
Ross Day
Personal Representative
Personal Representative and Attorney For Personal Representative: Ross A. Day, OSB #002395 DAY LAW, PC 7831 St. Charles Street NE Keizer, Oregon 973031
T: 503-743-6460
F: 503-207-6683
E: ross@daylawpc.com
4/7, 4/14, 4/21, & 4/28/2026 World 425245
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CHILD SUPPORT; ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; and ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE PREMISES, Defendants. Case No. 26CV02050 SUMMONS TO: ALSO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above-entitled cause within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you. If you fail to appear and defend, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint.
SUMMARY STATEMENT FOR RELIEF SOUGHT Rocket Mortgage, LLC FKA Quicken Loans, LLC, made a loan on February 3, 2022, which was secured by a Deed of Trust recorded on February 4, 2022 and assigned to Plaintiff, giving Plaintiff interest in the real property located at 98314 Bridge Ln Myrtle Point, OR 97458. The loan has been defaulted and Plaintiff seeks to foreclose.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
1. For an Order granting judgment against Borrower in favor of Plaintiff and/or declaring the amount due from Borrower to Plaintiff.
2. Foreclosing Plaintiff’s Deed of Trust lien and ordering the sale of the Property described above by the county Sheriff in the manner prescribed by law pursuant to ORS 18.901 et seq., with proceeds of sale paid into court.
3. Granting any other further relief as the court may deem just and equitable.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To appear you must file with the court a legal paper called a motion or answer. The motion or answer must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s lawyer or, if the plaintiff does not have a lawyer, proof of service on the plaintiff.
If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.
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APPLICANT/OWNER: City of Coos Bay APPLICATION: Vacation of a portion of the Public Rightof-Way directly between 585 Newmark Avenue and 130 S. Wall Street #187-26-000041PW - Filed February 17th, 2026
SUBJECT PROPERTY: A
portion of a platted right-of-way of the plat entitled “Second Addition to Empire”, located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 25 South, Range 13 West of the Willamette Meridian, City of Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon.
REQUEST SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to vacate a portion of a platted right-ofway of the plat entitled “Second Addition to Empire”, located in the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 25 South, Range 13 West of the Willamette Meridian, City of Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, as shown on the attached map.
REVIEW CRITERIA: The City Council will make a recommendation to approve or deny the request based upon findings that substantiate the approval criteria found in CBMC Chapter 12.45.070. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and make a final deci-
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Charleston Sanitary District, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held at 63365 Boat Basin Drive, Charleston, Oregon. The meeting will take place on the 16th day of April 2026 at 9:00 am. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 16, 2026 at the District Office, located at 63365 Boat Basin Drive, Charleston, Oregon, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. 3/24 & 4/7/2026 World 424706
BUNKER HILL SANITARY DISTRICT - regular monthly meeting - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the office of Dyer Partnership Engineers & Planners, 1330 Teakwood, Coos Bay, Oregon. 4/7/2026 World 424997
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DEVAN S. JENSEN; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MERANDA SUE-CLARE TRAUTMAN; STATE OF
If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www.oregon.gov/ odva/services/pages/countyservices.aspx and selecting your county. You can also access a list of Veterans Services for all
DATED this 15th day of January 2026. /s/ Nathan Harpham Nathan Harpham, OSB #143338 650 NE Holladay St, Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Telephone: (971) 270-1233 jason.cotton@mtglawfirm.com nate.harpham@mtglawfirm. com 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, & 4/14/2026 World 424726 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY COLUMBIA BANK FKA UMPQUA BANK; Plaintiff, v. DOE 1 and DOE 2, being the occupants of or parties in possession or claiming any right to possession of the Real Property commonly known as 961 Salmon Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420; DOE 3 and DOE 4, being the unknown heirs and devisees of Nancy L. HerzogBottom, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint herein; SPIRIT HERZOG-BOTTOM; FOREST J. LAMBERT; JENNIFER L. LAMBERT; WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ESTATE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION; OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY; and STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION; Defendants. Case No. 26CV05205 SUMMONS TO: DEFENDANTS DOE 3 AND DOE 4: IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty days after the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of the Complaint and the demand for relief are: The Plaintiff seeks to foreclose its trust deed on the subject real property described in the Complaint as described below in the amount of $146,799.71 plus interest, late charges, costs, advances, and attorney’s fees, and to cause the subject property to be sold by the Sheriff of Coos County, foreclosing the interests of all defendants in the real property with the proceeds applied to satisfy Plaintiff’s lien. The real property is described as follows: Lot 4 and 5, Block 39, FIRST ADDITION TO EMPIRE, Coos County, Oregon. APN#: 1890200 Which currently has the address of 961 Salmon Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win auto-
HERSHNER HUNTER, LLP
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World 424559
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY
Juvenile Department
In the Matter of CHARLEIGH WOOLMAN, A Child. Case No. 23JU06362
PUBLISHED SUMMONS
TO: Ryan Wayne Woolman
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: A petition has been filed asking the court to establish a permanent guardianship for the above-name child under ORS 419B.365).
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N. Baxter Street. Coquille, OR 97423, on April 30, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS.
This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the aboveentitled court, dated March 18, 2026. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County, Oregon.
Date of first publication: March 31, 2026 Date of last publication: April 14, 2026 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURT-ORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and ESTABLISH A PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP to the above-named child either on the date specified in this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law.
RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
(1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter.
IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, phone: 541-396-8372 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information.
IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.
(2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place. PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416 Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-7973
ISSUED this 23rd day of March, 2026.
Issued by: s/s Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416 Assistant Attorney General 3/31, 4/7, & 4/14/2026 World 424957 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Juvenile Department In the Matters of PRESTON L.ULLOM, BENTLEY J. ULLOM, Children. Case No. 26JU00394 Case No. 26JU00395 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: Jamison Donald Ullom, aka Jamison D. Ullom IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:
A petition has been filed asking the court to terminate your parental rights to the above-named child under ORS 419B.500, 419B.502, 419B.504, 419B.506 and/or 419B.508 for the purpose of placing the child for adoption. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PERSONALLY APPEAR before the Coos County Circuit Court, 250 N. Baxter Street. Coquille, OR 97423, on April 30, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. for a hearing on the allegations of the petition and to personally appear at any subsequent court-ordered hearing. YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY in the courtroom on the date and at the time listed above. AN ATTORNEY MAY NOT ATTEND THE HEARING IN YOUR PLACE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST APPEAR EVEN IF YOUR ATTORNEY ALSO APPEARS. This summons is published pursuant to the order of the circuit court judge of the aboveentitled court, dated March 12, 2026. The order directs that this summons be published once each week for three consecutive weeks, making three publications in all, in a published newspaper of general circulation in Coos County, Oregon.
Date of first publication: March 31, 2026 Date of last publication: April 14, 2026 NOTICE READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR PERSONALLY BEFORE THE COURT OR DO NOT APPEAR AT ANY SUBSEQUENT COURTORDERED HEARING, the court may proceed in your absence without further notice and TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS to the above-named child either on the date an answer is required by this summons or on a future date and may make such orders and take such action as authorized by law. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (1) YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY IN THIS MATTER. If you are currently represented by an attorney, CONTACT YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING THIS NOTICE. Your previous attorney may not be representing you in this matter. IF YOU WISH TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY, please retain one as soon as possible to represent you in this proceeding. If you need help finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY and you meet the state’s financial guidelines, you are entitled to have an attorney appointed for you at state expense. TO REQUEST APPOINTMENT OF AN ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT YOU AT STATE EXPENSE, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CONTACT the Coos County Circuit Court at 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, phone: 541-396-8372 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for further information. IF YOU ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY AND TO KEEP YOUR ATTORNEY ADVISED OF YOUR WHEREABOUTS.
(2) If you contest the petition, the court will schedule a hearing on the allegations of the petition and order you to appear personally and may schedule other hearings related to the petition and order you to appear personally. IF YOU ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR, YOU MUST APPEAR PERSONALLY IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS THE COURT HAS GRANTED YOU AN EXCEPTION IN ADVANCE under ORS 419B.918 to appear by other means including, but not limited to, telephonic or other electronic means. An attorney may not attend the hearing(s) in your place.
PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416 Assistant Attorney General Department of Justice 975 Oak Street, Suite 200 Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-7973
ISSUED this 23rd day of March, 2026. Issued by: s/s Anthony R. Valdivia, OSB #192416
Assistant Attorney General 3/31, 4/7, & 4/14/2026 World 424955 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS
BILLY G. BAKER and LINDA M. BAKER, Plaintiffs, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DONALD F. HUTCHESON AND VIRGINIA LEE HUTCHESON, Defendants. Case No. 26CV10228 SUMMONS TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DONALD F HUTCHESON AND VIRGINIA LEE HUTCHESON IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and answer the Quiet Title Complaint related to the property located at 93421 Easy Creek LN & 93406 Rainmaker LN, Coos Bay, OR 97420 filed against you in the above entitled suit within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication as shown below.
This SUMMONS is published by order of the Honorable Andrew E Combs, entered on March 9, 2026, directing publication of this summons once each week in THE WORLD NEWSPAPER, distributed in Coos County, Oregon. NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY
You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator with thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney, or if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should contact an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service Online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503)-6843763 or toll free in Oregon at (800)-452-7636. Daniel M Hinrichs [OSB #925915] Attorney for Plaintiffs 590 Commercial Avenue Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 Phone: 541-267-0229
Date of First Publication: March 24, 2026. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, & 4/14/2026 World 424624
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of DARRELL RAYMOND PRUDEN, Deceased. Case No. 26PB02201 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MICHAEL T. ALLMAN has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and published: April 7, 2026. 4/7/2026 World 425105
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of HAROL LEE WHITLEY, Deceased. Case No. 26PB02234 NOTICE TO INTERESTED
PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ronald R. Whitley has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.
Dated and published: April 7, 2026 4/7/2026 World 425188
INVITATION TO BID
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are requested in a single contract proposal for the North Bend Housing Authority Administration Building stair and handrail replacement project. This project includes the demolition, removal and replacement of the exterior deck stairs, the deck, handrails and guardrails, and the ramp handrails and guardrails. The project also includes miscellaneous structural upgrades to deck and ramp rapports, including the addition and replacement of supports.
Bids must be in writing and delivered to the office of Crow/Clay & Associates Inc., Architecture and Planning; PO Box 839 (375 S. 4th); Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026. Bids will be opened and read in a public meeting at the office of Crow/Clay & Associates Inc., scheduled for 2:05 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026. Bids received after 2:00 PM will not be received or considered. After opening, the bids will be available for public inspection. Construction Documents may be examined at the office of the Architect: Crow/Clay & Associates Inc., Architecture and Planning; 375 S. 4th; Coos Bay, OR 97420; (541) 269-9388; and at the following locations: Premier Builders Exchange, Bend, OR; Contractor Plan Center, Milwaukee, OR; Daily Journal of Commerce, Portland, OR; Dodge Data & Analytics, Portland, OR; Douglas County Plan Center, Roseburg, OR; Eugene Builders Exchange, Eugene, OR; Klamath Falls Builders Exchange, Klamath Falls, OR; Medford Builders Exchange, Medford, OR; and Salem Builders Exchange, Salem, OR. Online documents are available free of charge to registered bidders and suppliers. Contact Architect’s office to register. Prime bidders may obtain one set of paper bidding documents at the Architect’s office upon deposit of $25.00. Non-bidder’s deposits will not be refunded. Additional sets and partial sets may be purchased from the Architect for the cost of reproduction. Pre-Bid Conference to be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the jobsite in North Bend, Oregon. The Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory. No bid will be considered unless accompanied by bid security in the form of a Cashier’s Check issued in favor of the Owner or a bid bond issued by a bonding company acceptable to the Owner. Bid security must be for 10% of amount of the bid and guarantee bids for a period of thirty (30) days after bid opening. The project is subject to DavisBacon Minimum Wage Rate Requirements and related Acts relative to minimum wages. Davis-Bacon Minimum Wage rates and other requirements shall be complied with by the successful bidder and all subcontractors, and appropriate certificates indicating compliance will be required. A copy of the Rate Schedule is included with these Specifications. Within two hours of the bid opening, all bidders to be considered as responsive, shall submit at the above address, a form, disclosing the names, addresses, Construction Contractor’s Board numbers, if applicable, of all first-tier subcontractors whose contract value for labor or labor and material exceeds 5% of the total project bid or $15,000, whichever is greater. North Bend Housing Authority may reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding by the Housing Authority that it is in the public interest to do so. The Housing Authority reserves the right to waive minor irregularities in Bid Form upon a finding by the Housing Authority that it is in the public interest to do so.
Bid Forms and Subcontractors information will be accepted via hand delivery, mail or email. Fax information will not be accepted.
(Person Responsible): Mr. Matthew Vorderstrasse, North Bend Housing Authority 4/7/2026 World 425093
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY OF POWERS, OREGON
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Powers, Coos County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Powers Senior Center, 120 Fir Street, Powers, OR 97466. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the proposed budget, budget message, and comment from the public on the budget.
This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. The meeting will be held in person and by teleconference. Written public comments may also be submitted by email to admin@cityofpowers.com no later than 8:00 AM on April 21. Comments received by that deadline will be provided to the Budget Committee as part of the meeting record. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 21 at City Hall, 275 Fir Street, during regular business hours or via email request to admin@cityofpowers.com. For accommodation needs, please contact City Recorder Stephanie Patterson at (541) 439-3331 or admin@cityofpowers.com at least 48 hours before the meeting. 4/7 & 4/14/2026 World 425107
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
WINCHESTER BAY RFPD
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Winchester Bay Rural Fire Protection District, County of Douglas, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 will be held at the Winchester Bay Fire Hall, 6th & Broadway, Winchester Bay, OR 97467. The meeting will take place on April 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be downloaded from the District’s website: www.winbayfire.com or by calling Jamie Swafford: 541-361-6111. The April 21, 2026 meeting is a public meeting where deliberations of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting to discuss the proposed budget with the Budget Committee.
3/24 & 4/7/2026 World 424551
NOTICE OF PORT OF UMPQUA BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Port of Umpqua, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held at 1841 Winchester Ave, Reedsport, OR 97467. The meeting will take place on Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 6, 2026 at the Port office 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport OR between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This notice of budget committee meeting may also be found on the Port of Umpqua web site: www.portofumpqua. net 3/24 & 4/7/2026 World 423828
NOTICE OF TIMBER SALE
Sealed bids will be received by the Coos County Board of Commissioners at the Owen Building, 201 N Adams, Coquille, Oregon until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Information on the sales and bidding procedure may be found on Coos County’s website at www. co.coos.or.us under Forestry Department, or at our office located at 1309 W Central, Coquille, OR. The County reserves the right to waive minor informalities, to reject any bid not in compliance with all prescribed public contracting procedures and requirements and may reject for good cause any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. Prospective purchasers are urged to examine all data relevant to these timber sales, including the sealed bid procedure, and contract form. For more information phone 541-396-7750 or 541-3967751.
3/31 & 4/7/2026 World 424766 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS
Notice is hereby given that Ryan Gonet has been appointed personal representative for the Estate of James D. Gonet, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County Case File No. 26PB01735. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the personal representative, at the office of the personal representative’s attorney at 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, within four months from the date of publication of this notice or their claims may be barred. Date of publication of this
notice is April 7, 2026. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the personal representative’s attorney, Zach C. Wojo-Sykes, Strohman Ford, LLC, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401; Phone 541-3454312. 4/7/2026 World 425046
PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 4/14/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mast Bros Enterprises 175 Hall St, Coos Bay, OR 2008 Toyota Tundra VIN = 5TFBT54108X013964 Amount due on lien $8276.41
bidder, on 4/14/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mast Bros Enterprises 65 17TH ST SE, BANDON, OR 2004 FORD F250 VIN = 1FTNW21P64EB18123 Amount due on lien $24173.03 Reputed owner(s) WERREMEYER, BILLIE & BRENDA 3/31 & 4/7/2026 World 424952 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 4/14/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mast Bros Enterprises 65 17TH ST SE, BANDON, OR 2004 Porsche Cayenne VIN = WP1AB29P84LA76899 Amount due on lien $9905.73 Reputed owner(s) JOHNSON, HEATHER 3/31 & 4/7/2026 World 424953 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-251025991-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MICHAEL T HARRINGTON, AN ESTATE IN FEE SIMPLE as Grantor to KEY TITLE, A OREGON CORPORATION, as trustee, in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, as Beneficiary, dated 4/4/2003, recorded 4/11/2003, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2003-4907 and unrecorded loan modification dated 7/18/2023 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Newrez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 1210900 29S1411-00-00200 THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 11 LYING EASTERLY OF THE BEAR CREEK COUNTY ROAD, IN TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 14 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY Commonly known as: 53485 BEAR CREEK ROAD, BANDON, OR 97411 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: $12,618.35 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $195,458.91
Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, 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 5/1/2025, 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 7/8/2026 at the hour of 01:00 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 MICHAEL HARRINGTON 53485 BEAR CREEK ROAD BANDON, OR 97411 Original Borrower 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 discov-
ered 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-25-1025991-RM Dated: 2/12/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0293235 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, & 4/7/2026 World 423844
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-251031816-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, GEORGE R. SMIDT AND ROBIN L. BLACKORBY, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to First American Title Ins. Co., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 6/30/2022, recorded 7/8/2022, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 202206589 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Freedom Mortgage Corporation covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 872905 / 28S1232-C0-01400 BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIPE DRIVEN IN THE GROUND AT THE INITIAL POINT OF THIS DESCRIPTION WHICH IS SITUATED 2086.5 FEET NORTH AND 615.6 FEET WEST OF THE QUARTER SECTION CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 28 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON; SAID INITIAL POINT IS SITUATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND
BEING DESCRIBED; THENCE NORTH 39° 12’ EAST ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND A DISTANCE OF 190.0 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 50° 48’ EAST 200.0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 39° 12’ WEST 190.0 FEET ALONG THE EAST BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER
THEREOF; THENCE NORTH 50° 48’ WEST 200.0 FEET ALONG THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL OF LAND TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF OREGON, BY AND THROUGH ITS STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 29, 1969 IN MICROFILM NO. 69-5-39059, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 54345 FRONTAGE RD, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458
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: $49,807.77 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $322,607.71
Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, 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 4/1/2024, 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 7/20/2026 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of
the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest ROBIN BLACKORBY 54345 FRONTAGE RD MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 Original Borrower GEORGE SMIDT 54345 FRONTAGE RD MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-758-8052 or Login to: https://www.xome.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-25-1031816-RM Dated: 2/27/2026 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0313476 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21/2026 World 424352
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 181548 APN: 2131700 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Richard Steven Olson and Sally Diane Olson, as tenants by entirety as Grantor to Ticor Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for OCMBC, Inc. as Beneficiary, dated 03/04/2022, recorded 03/07/2022, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2022-02144 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: LOT 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 19, PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD, IN THE COUNTY OF COOS AND STATE OF OREGON. Commonly known as: 63542 S OLIVE RD, Coos bay, OR 97420 The current beneficiary is Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 06/27/2025 as Inst
No. 2025-04193 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 08/01/2024 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance in the amount of:
$219,444.59; 2. Interest through 12/23/2025 in the amount of: $12,153.93 3. MIP/ PMI Advances in the amount of: $0.00 4. Recoverable balance in the amount of:
$2,582.94 5. Late Charges in the amount of: $297.08 6. Unapplied/Suspense Balance in the amount of: -$51.30 7. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $7,633.42 8. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.75% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $219,444.59 together with the interest thereon at the rate 3.75% per annum from 07/01/2024 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 05/04/2026 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the At the front entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, 2nd And Baxter Streets, located at 250 N. Baxter St., Coquille, OR 97423, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced
property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 05/04/2026 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are
to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU
UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with
this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620- 0222, Toll-free 1-800-4528260 Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be
construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in
Friday, April 10, 2026
Community Calendar of Events
Please email WorldProduction2@CountryMedia.net to submit an event
RECURRING EVENTS
TWEEN CLUB
Third Friday of every month
3:00–4:30 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay
A monthly hangout for tweens ages 9–14, featuring a different activity each month. Activities include art projects, games, conversations, and snacks.
DANCE AND FITNESS CLASS
Every other Saturday (year-round, except holidays)
9:00–10:00 AM
357 S. 6th Street, Coos Bay
A fun, world-music-inspired fitness class for all levels. New dancers welcome. Free.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Every Tuesday 10:30 AM
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave.
Movement-based music program for toddlers ages 2–3.
FOCCAS ADOPTION SHOWCASE
Every Saturday
10:00 AM–4:00 PM (other times by appointment)
Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave., North Bend
Meet adoptable cats and dogs from Friends of Coos County Animals. All animals live in foster homes.
PEACEFUL DEMOCRATIC RALLY
First & third Saturdays of each month 12:00–2:00 PM
Coos Bay Boardwalk, 200 S. Bayshore Dr.
A community gathering to express views, support democracy, and connect with like-minded neighbors.
BROWNIES & BOARD GAMES (TEENS)
First Tuesday of each month 4:00 PM
North Bend Public Library, 1800 Sherman Ave.
Teens ages 13–18 are invited to play board games and enjoy brownies. Games and snacks provided.
CHM First Tuesday Talk
First Tuesday of each month 6:00–7:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)
Description: Monthly lecture on local history topics. Pre-registration encouraged.
FURRY FRIENDS THERAPY DOGS, INC. MEETING Fourth Thursday of each month (Third Thursday in November & December)
Cedar Room, Coos Bay Public Library
Learn about sharing your dog’s love through therapy
visits. Open to all interested community members.
GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT
GROUP
First Friday of each month 12:00–2:00 PM
Kaffe 101, 171 S. Broadway, Coos Bay
A welcoming support group hosted by Pacific Home Health & Hospice.
WOMEN’S EMPOWER
MENT BOOK CLUB
First Saturday of each month 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Monthly discussion celebrating women’s resilience and achievements.
SKETCHBOOK CLUB
First Saturday of each month 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
CAM Studio, 187 Central Ave., Coos Bay Free creative sketching time for artists of all levels.
BUILD IT SATURDAYS (LEGO®)
First Saturday of each month 12:00–1:30 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Open LEGO building for ages 0–14. Kids under 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
BUILD IT CHALLENGE (LEGO®)
Second Thursday of each
month
3:00–4:00 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Build themed LEGO creations using the library’s brick collection.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
Second Thursday of each month 1:00–2:30 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room
Support and connection for people with Parkinson’s and care partners.
OREGON BAY AREA BEAUTIFICATION
Second Saturday of each month 9:45 AM
Varies (see 4obab.org)
Volunteer opportunities for all activity levels focused on community beautification.
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND – SOUTH WEST CHAPTER
Second Saturday of each month
11:30 AM |
Meeting: 12:00 PM
Venture Inn Restaurant, 2265 Inland Dr., Coos Bay Advocacy, support, and community for people with visual impairments.
FREE MUSEUM ADMIS
SION
Second Sunday of each month 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave.
ASL PRACTICE PLACE (VIRTUAL)
Third Thursday of each month 12:00 PM Zoom
Casual ASL conversation practice. Not a class; beginners welcome.
CRAFT TAKEOUT
Third Saturday of each month 12:00–6:00 PM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Pick up a free monthly craft
kit while supplies last.
SPANGLISH: SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
Third Saturday of each month 10:30–11:30 AM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Informal Spanish conversation practice for all skill levels.
COMMUNITY COOKING WITH THE CO‑OP (VIRTUAL)
Fourth Thursday of each month 5:30 PM Zoom
Learn simple, healthy recipes at home in partnership with Coos Head Food Co-op.
AL‑ANON MEETING
Every Wednesday 7:00 PM
Harmony United Methodist Church, Coos Bay
Peer support for friends and family of people with alcohol addiction.
LIFE DRAWING GROUP
Fourth Sunday of each
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
month 2:00–4:00 PM
CAM Studio, 187 Central Ave., Coos Bay
Cost: $120 for six sessions
Description: Guided life‑drawing sessions for ages 21+.
STEAMTIME Tuesday mornings 11:00 AM
Coos Bay Public Library, 525 Anderson Ave.
Hands‑on STEAM activities for ages 4–8, geared toward preschoolers and homes choolers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FIRST TUESDAY TALK –HARV SCHUBOTHE April 7, 2026
6:00–7:00 PM
Coos History Museum
OREGON OLD‑TIME FID
DLERS ACOUSTIC JAM
April 18, 2026 1:00–3:00 PM
IOOF Hall, Bandon
Free community jam session featuring acoustic old‑time music.
MINGUS PARK EARTH DAY CELEBRATION
April 18, 2026
Mingus Park Pool Parking Lot 725 N 10th St, Coos Bay
Community Earth Day event with educational booths, nature‑themed activities, free plant starts, native seed giveaways, and an inva sive species pull. All ages welcome.
DORA CEMETERY ASSO CIATION ANNUAL MEET ING May 16, 2026 9:00 AM
June 5–6, 2026
Coquille Fire Department 140th annual meeting of the Dora Cemetery Association.
COURAGEOUS CONVER SATIONS CONFERENCE
April 10–11, 2026 — Curry Public Library (Gold Beach)
April 15–16, 2026 — Ko’kwel Casino & RV Park / The Mill Casino (Coos Bay)
Regional conference fo cused on racial justice, heal ing, and collective action.
COQUILLE RIVERDAYS
No Kings Rallies around area met with nice weather
Coquille, Oregon
Two‑day community cele bration with food, music, and activities along the river.
OCMA FESTIVAL OPEN
ER: BAY AREA CONCERT BAND
July 11, 2026
Noon 2:00 PM
Mingus Park Amphitheater, 725 N 10th St, Coos Bay
The 48th Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival opens. Learn more about the BACB 50th Anniversary at https://
www.bayareaconcertband.
Wildlife of Simpson Reef Seminar
May 9, 2026
North Bend Public
Free educational seminar exploring the
of Simpson Reef, presented by Shoreline Education for Awareness, with a follow‑up opportunity to view wildlife on site using scopes.
(Left)No Kings Rally in Reedsport Courtesy of Indivisible Reedsport. (Right) No Kings Rally in Bandon, Courtesy of Shawn Tempesta
As I See It
By Mary Schamehorn
All the remained at Belloni Boys Ranch, located on the east side of Highway 101 between Bandon and Coos Bay, in January of 1975 was a small shop and the office building after a tragic fire (first photo) destroyed the boys’ dormitory.
An article in Western World reported that a 14-year-old boy from Coquille was being held by police on charges of first-degree arson in connection with the fire that leveled all but a small portion of the nearly 4,000 square foot building. Fifteen boys were in the juvenile rehabilitation center at the time of the blaze. The fire occurred while a staff member was gone, having rushed another resident to Bay Area Hospital. This fire occurred just a year after an arsonist
burned the Bandon High School building to the ground.
The second and third photos tell of the big fire that destroyed the large barn at Darry Van Leuven’s ranch at Bear Creek. The fire of undetermined cause occurred in June of 1977 at 2 o’clock on a Saturday afternoon.
“Also completely wiped out in the blaze was Van Leuven’s milking parlor, which included equipment valued at nearly $12,000. Van Leuven, who is seen facing the camera in the second picture, along with fire chief Lanny Boston headed toward the burned structure, estimated that it would cost $20,000 to rebuild the barn, which contained 5,000 square feet of space. He carried only $5,000 worth of insurance,
and estimated the losses, which included the feed, would run about $30,000.”
Van Leuven said the barn was as old as he was ... since he was just a few months old when his father, Willis Van Leuven, built it.
“By the time the fire department (who was responding to a mutual aid call) arrived, the fire had just reached the roof (third photo) and in a short time the building was gone. In addition to the barn fire, electrical wires began burning in several spots nearby, and firemen also put out two small brush fires south of the barn which resulted from the bigger fire,” according to my Western World article.
Neighbors from throughout the valley rushed to the site and were able to save most of the sacks of feed
and some baling twine.
* * * A report came over the scanner at noon on Thursday, March 26, about a missing seven-year-old child, who was last seen on the beach below Devil’s Kitchen. A search effort was underway, and a Coast Guard helicopter was being deployed to look for the little girl, but one report said that she had been located some 10 minutes after she had been reported lost. The search effort was being coordinated by the Bandon Police Department with multiple agencies, including Bandon Fire, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police. In another incident reported over the scanner March 25, shortly before 2 p.m., Bandon Fire assisted Bay Cities Ambulance at the Bandon Fitness Center for a 65-year-old male who lost consciousness in the sauna, and was said to be in some sort of pain. Although the scanner said responders were unable to move him
out... it added that he was transported.
At 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Bandon Fire and Bay Cities Ambulance responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 101 at milepost 258.5 for a report of a male trapped inside, and another man on the ground. Both lanes of travel were temporarily impacted, although the vehicle was said to be off the road, which was covered with debris. Bay Cities Ambulances transported one of the victims and the road was cleared at 4:14 p.m.
At 5:30 on Wednesday, there was report of a bad wreck just north of the Bullards Bridge near milepost 260. A Facebook poster who was one of the first on scene urged caution in the area for the single-vehicle accident.
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Sunday, March 29, there was a report of a subject in distress in Bandon as a passenger in a pickup truck, thought to be a female, had been holding up a “help”
sign to a vehicle next to them. The driver was a male. The caller advised dispatch that the pickup turned at the Station Restaurant, possibly headed into Old Town. A Bandon Police officer was able to locate the vehicle and the subjects matching the description near Pacific View out near the South Jetty. He made contact and found the passenger was actually a male and admitted to holding up the sign as a prank. He was counseled for his behavior and the officer is going to contact his parole officer.
* * * I have learned that Clarence Byers, a 1963 graduate of Bandon High School, died the evening of March 25 in Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., where he made his home with is former wife, Judith (Rice) Byers, his son, Joshua Byers, and granddaughter, Alani Byers. He was born in Riverton on Dec. 1, 1944, to Sara and Clay Byers, and was an outstanding athlete, lettering and excelling in football, basketball and baseball. He was a skilled and trained barber, having attended and graduated barber school after high school, along with close friend and classmate, Mickey Peters of Bandon. He had been ill for the past
August “Gus” C. Baronti
February 25, 1919 – March 22, 2026
August C. Baronti, DVM, was born on February 25, 1919 in Eureka, California. He passed away on March 22, 2026 in Coos Bay at 107 years old.
Gus graduated from the community college in Eureka and then continued his education at Texas A&M where he received his Veterinary Medical Degree. He had his veterinary practice in Eugene, Oregon from 1942 until 1976.
Gus married Joan ( Marcum ) on September 15, 1966. She worked with him until they retired and moved to Winchester Bay on the Southern Oregon Coast. They both enjoyed
James “Jim”
fishing and traveling in their motor home. In 2013 they moved to North Bend. They spent their winters in Arizona where they both were involved with a men’s and women’s billiard group. Gus enjoyed playing pool with his buddies, and he was very good.
Gus is survived by his wife, Joan; four children and five grandchildren. Gus was preceded in death by a son. A private entombment was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Eureka, California.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the
Ronald Green
May 8, 1954 – March 19, 2026
James Ronald Green
“Jim” passed away peacefully March 19, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born May 8, 1954, in San Bernardino, California, to James Harry Green and Patricia Clark Green. Jim married Lynn Saxton in 1978, and they shared 39 years together before her passing in 2017. He loved working on the family farm in Coburg, Oregon, where he took care of all aspects of the operation. He and Lynn later owned a nursery and pet store in Centralia, Wash-
Leroy Bracelin was born in 1940 in Coquille, Oregon to Larry and Marge Bracelin. Leroy had a work ethic second to none. He often said, “A day I didn’t work was a day I didn’t get ahead.” At just 14, Leroy went to work on Mrs. Perkins’s farm after his father struck a deal with him — save enough to cover the cost of a car plus insurance, and he could buy one. With that as an incentive, he bought his first car, a ‘48 Ford, at just 15 years-old, and this was the beginning of his love of driving.
ington, before retiring. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, and spending time in nature. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and sharp wit, as well as his love for family, friends, and pets.
He is survived by his father, Harry; his sisters, Peggy, Becky, and Kristy; and his four children, Elizabeth, Lori, Karly, and James.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are
During his sophomore year, Leroy met his lifelong love, Joanie Orr. After turning him down when he asked her out, she later asked him to the Sadie Hawkins dance, which was the beginning of a seventy-year relationship. They married in 1960, and were inseparable for the next six decades. Leroy was very proud of his family and was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpapa, and brother.
During his senior year of high school, Leroy worked nights at Coos Head Timber Company on the
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Charles “Chuck” E. Ruth, 95, of Coos Bay, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Avenue in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
A memorial Mass for David L. Booth, 85, of Coos Bay who died February 14, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 2250 16th St. North Bend under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
A memorial service for David S. Crawford, 78, of Coos Bay who died March 20, 2026 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Connections Community Church 3491 Broadway Ave. North Bend under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Harry L. Stephens
February 13, 1944 — March 14, 2026
Long-time Bandon resident Harry L. Stephens passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Harry was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, on February 13, 1944, to Paul and Velma (Jones) Stephens. He is survived by his wife Bonnie (Cochran) Stephens, sister Debbie Storm and her husband Bob Storm, sisters in law Candace Stephens and Kathy Stephens, grandchildren Gary Lee, Cameron, Trevor, Madeleine, and Brady, four great-grandchildren, and various nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved children Garry L. Stephens, and Christina L. Stephens, brothers Richard Stephens and Earl Stephens, and granddaughter Crystal Clark.
The family relocated to Bandon, Oregon during Harry’s teenage years.
Harry and his brother Earl excelled in boxing and participated in the Bandon Boxing Club, culminating in their participation in several Golden Gloves Boxing Tournaments.
Harry joined the Navy in 1963 as a Machinist Mate and attained the rank of Petty Officer Third Class at discharge. He served in the South China Sea on the guided missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG-72) prior to the Vietnam war.
Harry was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1965 and relocated
pond, feeding logs to the mill. He then went to work for Bob Angel, beginning with driving a water truck and working up to driving dump trucks and lowboys. Then, in 1966, he bought his first dump truck, a gas-fueled Ford. But after two years of gasoline prices, he figured that the switch to diesel would soon pay for itself. So, he bought what became “Truck #1”, a diesel rig he would later have restored into a show truck. With it, he hauled all over the state, going wherever the work took him.
In 1970, Leroy and his brother-in-law Irv “Spook” Yeager joined forces, pooling their trucks and buying Doyle Williams’ excavating business. The acquisition added two more trucks, a lowboy, and a Cat to their fleet — and Bracelin-Yeager Excavating and Trucking was born. They worked on many local projects like the development of Shore Pines Mobile Park and the City of North Bend street jobs. They even hauled the sand from their pit to fill the Pony Village Mall complex.
Building their reputation by rocking logging roads for Weyerhaeuser and Darrell Fromm, Leroy and Spook eventually expanded the business further — acquiring a rock crusher, concrete plant, and asphalt plant. In doing so, they transformed Bracelin-Yeager into a complete material supplier capable of handling most any construction project.
Leroy always attributed the success of Bracelin-Yeager to his crew. He said they had the very best people possible, and he considered them extended family. In 2000, Leroy and Spook sold the business to what has since grown into Knife River. But Leroy didn’t only work hard, he also played hard! After retirement, Leroy’s passion for racing saw him and Joanie traveling by bus, following the NASCAR circuit across the country and discovering the East Coast along the way. It was through those travels that Leroy fell in love with the South, drawn in by the people and their rich history. He made many new friends along the way and created
to California where he became a certified EMT 1 & 2 working for A-1 Ambulance. In 1976 he began his lifelong career as a UPS package delivery driver and subsequently a UPS feeder driver. During his tenure with UPS, he was a devoted member of the Western Conference Teamster’s Union. He was recognized by the union for his ferocious leadership and advocacy for union safety and fair labor standards.
Harry retired from UPS in 2003, and relocated to Bandon, Oregon. He was extremely civic minded and selflessly devoted his time to the community.
After taking some time to enjoy retirement, he began the Veteran’s Flag Project where he and other volunteers ensured flags were flown in the Bandon cemeteries on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veteran’s Day. As his health declined, he entrusted the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3440 with his beloved project, ensuring it will continue for years to come, and cementing Harry’s legacy as a tireless advocate for honoring veterans.
Partnering with his longtime friend Bill Smith, and a 14-member committee, they founded the Bandon Veterans Memorial. They tirelessly raised funds from the local community and partnered with the VFW to erect a memorial wall honoring local veterans.
wonderful memories.
Leroy and Joanie spent much of their time in Southern California and Arizona, where Leroy loved riding through the desert on his Razor with his buddies. He also became a true collector of “treasures.” Wherever they traveled, he kept an eye out for old equipment and interesting rust, eventually building an eclectic museum of things that includes cars, dump trucks, toy trucks, Indian memorabilia, and even a lumber carrier. Closer to home, he found joy in simpler pleasures too, puttering around on his property and planting trees in his yard, including one for each grandchild.
He was recently asked what his occupation was and if he liked it. His answer was, “I loved it!”
So all in all, his was a life well lived.
Leroy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and their unending love.
Leroy is survived by his wife Joanie, daughter Tracie Skinner (Rick) of Coos Bay, and his sons Gary Bracelin (Georell) of
Death Notices
Larry DeWayne Gudmunson, 86, of Coos Bay, passed away on March 27, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Jerry D. Isley, 70, of North Bend died March 29, 2026 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a a later date. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Marvin L. Terry, Sr., 65, of Coos Bay, passed away March 25, 2026 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
& Tanya Nelson Funeral
The project, located in City Park, held a formal dedication November 11, 2019. Carrying on his passion for giving to others, he volunteered as a driver for the Bandon VA clinic, until it relocated to North Bend. He also drove for Pacific View Adult Living facility, transporting residents to appointments.
Harry’s dedication to others was only surpassed by his love of fishing and spending his free time fishing the rivers and ocean in his boat with his family, friends, and beloved fourlegged companion Gypsy. The family requests donations be made to the Bay Area Cancer Center in Coos Bay, in lieu of flowers. Attn: Tara Chard Harry will be remembered for caring with all of his heart, reaching out and giving with kindness, and touching the lives of those around him with happiness and love.
A Celebration of Life will be held on May 2, 2026, at the Bandon VFW Post 3440, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bend and Chuck Bracelin (Joanna) of Coos Bay. His grandchildren include Jessica Nickerson, Tucker Bracelin, Brogan Bracelin, Trey Bracelin, Mae Bracelin, Raven Carreon-Lingana, Shaun Skinner, and Jesse Carreon-Lingana. His great grandchildren include Kinsley, Kylie, Beck and Myra. He is also survived by his sisters Diane Yeager and Gail Bracelin of Coos Bay. At his request, no public service will be held. Private burial has been held at Sunset Memorial Park, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Sharon L. Van Wormer, 80, of Bandon, passed away March 16, 2026 at Bandon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Nancy L. Doust, 74, of Coos Bay, passed away March 16, 2026 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Harry Lee Stephens, 82, of Bandon, passed away March 14, 2026 at Bandon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Daniel Lopez, Jr., 55, of Springfield, passed away MArch 21, 2026 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Merlyn Paul Hathaway, 96, of Coquille, passed away March 12, 2026 at Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Julia Ann Del Real, 93, of Lakeside, passed away on March 28, 2026 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Leroy Bracelin
The Chamber Minute
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
By ROSEy THOMAS
Bay Area Home Show, presented by Primal Property Management and the BACC, happening April 24th through the 26th at Pony Village Mall. It’s a full weekend of fun and community: Friday night the show begins at 4pm then kicks up a notch with a
Vendor and Chamber Mixer from 5 to 7, featuring a special tasting from Ko-Kwel Casino’s new Cask Club (everyone welcome). Saturday is Family Day, packed with activities all day, Free haircuts and ending with a big balloon drop and prizes. (a can’t-miss event).
Sunday is dedicated to First Responders and Seniors.
Join us, get involved, and be part of everything happening this April. As always, our business is helping your business.
Coquille Valley Chamber seeks partners to fund Riverdays fireworks
By DEAN BRICKEy
COQUILLE — The City of Coquille and First Community Credit Union have sparked the fund-raising effort for the Coquille Riverdays fireworks show, but organizers are seeking more contributions.
“The Coquille Valley Chamber of Commerce leadership and I are committed to efforts to keep the Riverdays Fireworks Show going and would love the community’s support to be able to keep this fun tradition alive,” said Lovena Flaherty, chamber co-president. “Our beautiful little city matters, and family events like this keep drawing in people and families.”
The fireworks show is scheduled at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 6, as the climax to the community’s largest annual event. A contractor, with support from Coquille Fire and Rescue, will launch the rockets from the former Georgia Pacific site between South Mill Avenue and the Coquille River.
“The Coquille Valley Chamber fielded numerous positive comments following last year’s fireworks show,” said Mayor Sam Flaherty, “and we hope to follow that trend this year.”
year. He is also survived by his son Evan from Auckland, New Zealand, and Evan’s three children.
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On March 22, around 12:51 p.m., a Coos County deputy responded to the area of Parkersburg Road in Bandon to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The deputy observed that the
He said the fireworks show costs $12,500, “so there are numerous $1,000 sponsorships available to keep this tradition alive.”
For the past several years, the City of Coquille has funded the fireworks show at Coquille Riverdays, but it needs help this year, Mayor Flaherty said. “Coquille Riverdays has been the premiere summer kick-off event in the Coquille Valley for over 100 years,” he said. “It has had numerous name changes over the years, but it is still the same small-town Americana family fun it has always been. I am so proud of all the businesses and community members who generously support this annual tradition so that we can keep it alive for the next generation.”
Coquille Riverdays is scheduled June 5-6 with this year’s theme: “Hometown Summer Classic.”
The event is being organized by the Coquille Valley Chamber of Commerce along with its members and other event sponsors, such as the Coquille Foursquare Church, the Sawdust Theatre and Johnson Group Real Estate, LLC. More information is available at chambercoquille.org/ to see all of the Coquille Riverdays news
aged and learned through dispatch that it had been reported stolen out of California.
While the deputy was investigating, he was informed by a local that an unknown male was in his yard, and he had seen that same subject in the stolen vehicle the previous day. The deputy was able to locate the man, and as a result of the investigation, Ernesto Romeo, 37,
and sponsorship opportunities.
“We are very grateful for some of our early sponsors this year,” the mayor said. “First Community Credit Union is our “Presenting Event Sponsor” this year along with First Community Insurance sponsoring our Saturday entertainment.”
Mayor Flaherty, who is also a member of the chamber’s board of directors, said the organization appreciates the community support and sponsorships it has received.
Interest in the celebration is growing, he said. During the past three years, organizers have seen more than 7,000 people attend the event.
“And we are planning for more this year,” the mayor said.
“Without a doubt, Coquille Riverdays is our largest annual event, drawing thousands from all over,” he said. “So many incredible events are packed into two days for all ages. Always a highlight for our family and friends!”
The Coquille Valley Chamber still is looking for sponsors and asks those interested to visit the chamber’s web page for more details and informa-
entry into a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The stolen vehicle was recovered from the scene.
* * * People keep asking what is going up adjacent to the Bandon History Museum on Fillmore Avenue. I know I’ve talked about it several times in my column, but it is the Don and Joan Lynam Event Center, which is being built with
vehicle was heavily dam-
was arrested for unlawful
funds from the Lynam’s
tion on how to be involved. “We are also looking for more volunteers,” Mayor
estate, left to the museum board, of which I am a member.
The new building will allow the museum to have additional space for larger history and educational events, as well as more display space.
* * * The newest commercial real estate listing is Anne Sabbota’s Sage Place, located on the corner of 11th and Elmira Avenue, in a building that has served as an art studio and classroom for the last 10 years. It has been extensively remodeled, and in 2011 received the City of Bandon’s Award of Excellence. The property is in an industrial zone and is listed for $725,000. After the Fire, it was built by Mr. and Mrs. Syd Perry as a home. Dan Cirigliano and Dallas Plouff are the listing agents.
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People are reminded that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we can all help to raise awareness of the issue and also to bring in money for the Kids HOPE Center. You can help by putting up a sign in your yard to raise awareness and/or by
giving a donation. After April 1, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., you can purchase a sign at the Bandon Community Youth Center, 101 11th Street SW, for a donation of $25.
I personally sent a check for $100 to the Kids HOPE Center, 1925 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420. And I would encourage others to pick up a sign or send in a check ... or both. If you have questions, call 541-266-8806.
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It’s good news for cities that HB 4148 has been approved, effective Jan. 1, 2027, which allows cities and counties to use up to 50 percent of its TLT (Transient Lodging Tax) revenue for critical local services like police, fire, emergency responses and road maintenance, without raising any new taxes. It reduces the share that had to go to tourist promotion and facilities from 70 percent down to 50 percent.
wildlife volunteer opportunities. The program begins at 11:45 a.m. at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse. The Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center will host the Meet and Greet for April 14. The Bandon History Museum will be in charge of the Tuesday, April 21, program, featuring Richard Whitwer of the Coos History Museum and the Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers Foundation, who will talk about “the Demise of Fannie Mae.” Follow the many travels and adventures of Fannie as she works at various lighthouses, protecting the shipping lanes, but also faces her first tragedy in Alaska. And then learn of her tragic demise in Marshfield. Program starts at noon.
Secretary of State Tobias Reed will be at the Sprague Theater on Wednesday, April 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to talk about elections, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Coos and Curry counties.
For example, Seaside has a huge surplus in its lodging tax revenue that must be dedicated to tourism, while struggling to maintain community infrastructure. Mayor Steve Wright said, “Today, the question is no longer how to bring visitors to Oregon. The question is how to sustain the communities that make these visits possible.” HB 4148, supported by both of our state representatives, is a step in the right direction.
* * * COMING EVENTS: Meet & Greet for April 7 will be sponsored by Shoreline Education for Awareness, with Carol Maude speaking about
Project Graduation Bash for Cash, Saturday, April 11, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at The Barn in City Park; live auction, silent auction, dinner, raffle, no-host bar and bingo. Tickets are $25 or a table of 8 is $200. Tickets are available at Bandon Sweets & Treats, The Big Wheel, from the parent of a senior or at the door. For info, call Paula Thompson at 541-404-0872. Chamber of Commerce dinner, Wednesday, April 22, 5 to 8 p.m. at The Barn in City Park. Tickets are $35.
Rosey Thomas
Flaherty said. “This year I am serving as the event coordinator to help the chamber. Stay tuned for more great news.”
