North Bend Mayor talks reelection, looks for fourth term
By Nate Schwartz World Editor
North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke recently announced a fourth run for the position she’s held since 2020, when she became the first female mayor in the city’s history. Despite a long period away after graduating from North Bend High School, Engelke returned to her home town for what was supposed to be a sabbatical to care for ailing family.
“Look at me, I start to get tears in my eyes,” said Engelke. “I was born and raised here, graduated from the local high school… I came back in 2010, my dad got sick.” Shortly before passing from pancreatic cancer, Jim “Bear Claw” Engelke asked his daughter “what are you going to do?”. He’d also graduated from North Bend High, raised two daughters, served in Vietnam, and supported local unions wearing many hats in the local construction and trucking industry. His obituary was printed here in the world in August of 2010.
“I can’t think of a better place to raise kids,” said Engelke, recalling some of the final wisdom her father imparted on her. “And he was right. My daughter was ready to start kindergarten. So, I got her enrolled in Hillcrest that fall. All these things fell in place. I was able to get a teaching job at the college, and before I knew it, I found myself involved with the chamber of commerce.”
Engelke recalled her time growing up, remembering herself as someone who was always interested in community development. She brought up memories of starting her school’s political action club, and her time on the 1990 July Jubilee Court, a role she now helps foster every year as Mayor. Engelke spent seven years on the board of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, acting as president for a period. She felt it was important to walk the walk for her students at Southwest Oregon Community College, where she still teaches courses in business management and administration. This eventually led to a run for the North Bend City Council, amid encouragement from folks at the chamber and college.
“2018 was a turning point for women, especially at the local government level. We saw a huge surge,” said Engelke. “There had been female representation over the years, but very little… I wanted to be a good example for my daughters, I wanted to be a good example for my students.”
In that eight-year period, North Bend has seen a lot of change, sometimes incremental
Juneteenth and Beyond, a conversation
the South Coast Health
By Nate Schwartz World Editor
The South Coast Health Equity Coalition (SCHEC) is in the midst of organizing their annual Juneteenth events up and down the South Coast.
On June 19, the federal holiday marks the day that the last slaves were emancipated in Galveston, TX, two and a half years after Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. While it has been celebrated since the 1860’s, starting in the south with community gatherings organized through Texas churches, it was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth in Oregon dates back to 1945, was officially recognized in Portland in 1972, then statewide in 2013. While it is in many ways a celebration of emancipation, resilience, and black culture, the holiday also serves as a sobering acknowledgement. A reckoning with or collective history, the long road down which we’ve come, and the progress that still lies ahead of us.
As part of their core mission, the SCHEC aims to continue that progress through a community focused lens.
“The mission here is to be a space where community see themselves not only reflected in leadership, but in programs,” said Jayden Ruff, executive director. “Community members, community partners, wanted to start looking at their own systems. They wanted to start asking, ‘what is our part of this work?’.”
The coalition first started activity in 2019, and through funding from the Oregon Health Authority has been able to build that sense of community, offer services that reflect local needs, and establish third spaces for marginalized groups to feel at home and at rest. They are one of ten health equity coalitions in the state of Oregon, which each look
different based on the needs of their community.
“What our community calls on us to do is prioritize what a practice of community engagement actually looks like. Where community members are prioritized, where they’re listened to, where they’re wrapped around, they’re seen. While also having visibility and representation in their communities,” said Ruff.
Between their two community centers, one in North Bend and one in Brookings, the SCHEC provides a catered approach to service and a sense of belonging. In Coos, that comes in the form of supporting Marshfield High’s Black Student Union, or Soul Food Sunday programs that provide a black-led space open to anyone
in the community.
“We do everything from barbecues, to fermentation workshops. We did tide pooling last Saturday,” explained Ruff. “It just a moment where community can catch their breath. Here at the Equity Coalition, we prioritize a trauma-informed approach. Which means, you walk through those doors you are able to take a breath. We’re going to feed you; you have soft spaces… “Oftentimes when we think about stressors, we know that rest sometimes feels like a privilege. We wanted to make sure that community members and community partners understood that we are led by the people we wrap around, and this is how the community has asked us to be centered,” said Ruff.
That’s all before you get into the “health” part of their name. The coalition works with healthcare providers, clinics, housing authorities, public health orgs, etc. to assess and dismantle health-based inequities in the system. Sometimes that means helping community members navigate those systems, often literally by attending appointments with those who may not know what questions to ask. It looks like helping folks who feel isolated, or who lack transportation, or are lacking access to healthy foods and outlets.
“That’s when we get to use our privilege, our power, for good. I can reach directly out to a system when someone walks through my door and says they just had this experience… Not in a way of calling someone out, but really calling them in, so that we can get down to the realness of the conversation, especially when people’s lives are impacted,” said Ruff.
Merkley, Wyden press for National Park Service dollars
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration on its redirection of tens of millions of dollars from fees paid to the National Park Service (NPS) to fund President Donald Trump’s vanity projects in Washington, D.C.
“Visitors to our national parks contribute millions of dollars to the National Park Service’s (NPS) budget by purchasing recreation passes and digital versions of the America the Beautiful Pass. The American people deserve transparency and a complete explanation of where their money is being directed,” the Senators wrote in a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Doug Burgum.
Some of the projects being funded by park entrance fees in the D.C. area include repairing ornamental fountains, recoating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and covering statues in gold leaf.
“This loss in revenue for our parks could have devastating effects on the future
viability of these public natural treasures. As of the end of Fiscal Year 2025, NPS had a backlog of deferred maintenance projects totaling over $24.2 billion. Deteriorating roads, water systems, and other park facilities pose safety concerns for visitors and over time degrade the overall park experience. The redistribution of revenues to D.C. projects could mean multiple millions of dollars lost for individual national parks around the country,” the Senators wrote. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), 80 percent of the
recreation fees paid are kept for maintenance and upkeep at the national park where the fees were collected and 20 percent can be used for other purposes by the agency. However, the allocation of this amount of park fee revenue funding to support projects for the President’s personal enjoyment is unprecedented. Additionally, the Senators emphasize that the redirecting of this money comes amidst the Administration’s drastic budget cuts to the agency and workforce reduction.
“The lack of transparency around awards for these beautification projects, as well as the loss in revenue meant for the maintenance and betterment of our national parks threatens the public’s trust and the long-term integrity of our nation’s most beloved public lands. Accordingly, as we investigate the potential waste, fraud, and abuse by the administration, we request a detailed explanation for where the revenue from digital passes is being directed and what percentage of this revenue is supporting the D.C. projects rather than supporting the maintenance of our public parks,” the Senators concluded. The letter was led by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). In addition to Merkley and Wyden, the letter is signed by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Angus King (I-Maine), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.).
Juneteenth 2025 (Photo by Nate Schwartz): Local band The Beeting Hearts gets the crowd moving during SCHEC’s 2025 Juneteenth Block Party.
Alonzo Tucker Plaque: The memorial plaque for Alonzo Tucker, who was lynched in Marshfield in 1902. Tucker’s life and legacy was honored by the Oregon Remembrance Project, Equal Justice Initiative, and Coos Bay History museum in 2020.
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Summer is officially here in Oregon’s Bay Area, and your Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for another busy season of connecting businesses and strengthening our local economy.
June 20th brings a couple fun things: Jolene Krossman at the BACC is having her birthday, so come on by next week and embarrass her properly.
Also Star of Hope is having their annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser at 7pm, check their website for details. I hope to see you all there supporting Star of Hope, it’s such a fun night for all!
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Department of War
Words matter, that’s why we speak them, that’s why they sometimes get printed. This administration has been making a lot of changes to different things within our government. Whether it’s trying to rename buildings and centers for the current president, or changing the names of agencies to get rid of what people call woke culture.
One of the departments that has been renamed by the executive branch, yet to
Business After Hours on June 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bayside Terrace. This month’s theme is the 90s, so dust off your flannel, break out your favorite throwback outfit, and join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and fun with fellow Chamber members.
While summer events are underway, our Legislative Action Team is
be renamed by the Congress, which is required by law, is the Department of Defense. Pete Hegseth wants it to be called the Department of War, he wants to be the Secretary of War. Maybe we should let him. For decades now we have been calling it the defense department, and being the Department of Defense it always made sense to continue to throw money at it.
Defense is practical. Defense says we are preparing in case something bad happens. Defense says we’re not going out of our
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way to cause problems, nor playing world cop. Because all of these make sense, we dedicate a third of our productivity in the form of money towards our defense. That is a lot of money folks.
Maybe if we do rename it the Department of War, then we will only throw as much money as we need at it when we are actually at war. Perhaps we could be saving billions, correction based on recent proposals, trillions of dollars from our annual budget if we decided not to continue over-funding for the cause of war. If we call it the Department of War, then from time to time we’re gonna actually have to ask ourselves: Are we at war and why?
Conservatives are always trying to find ways to save money. If we are lucky, this could be a way they stumbled into it.
Eric Kenyon Myrtle Point
By J. Mark Powell
Much has been written about the peculiarly disturbing strain of political assassinations in American history. From Lincoln and Garfield to McKinley and Kennedy, it’s a sad and bloody path. There are also the near misses. Since the first recorded assassination attempt on Andrew Jackson in 1835, there has been a string of close calls, including Harry Truman in 1950, Gerald Ford twice in 1975, and Ronald Reagan in 1981. Two ex-presidents were shot while running to reclaim their old job — Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 and Donald Trump in 2024 — and Franklin Roosevelt was inches away from a would-be assassin’s bullet as president-elect in 1933.
Of the 45 men who’ve served as president, 11 — almost one in four — were targeted. It is, quite literally, a high-risk job. Compare that to our cousins across the pond. Robert Walpole is generally considered Great Britain’s first prime minister, taking office in 1721. Of the 57 men and women who followed him over the next 305 years, one — and only one — was assassinated.
You won’t find his face
on British coins or stamps. Despite an elaborately ornate memorial in Westminster Abbey and a handful of plaques here and there, he’s as much forgotten in his country as he is unknown in ours. This is the story of England’s only murdered prime minister. With an earl for his father and a baroness for his mother, Spencer Perceval was born with the proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. His dad was an adviser to King George III and served for a while as Lord of the Admiralty. The lush life didn’t last long. His father died when Perceval was 8. As the second son of a second marriage, he wasn’t positioned to inherit much beyond his family’s aristocratic connections. Besides, with 15 brothers and sisters, there weren’t enough pounds to go around. Perceval would have to make his own way in the world. He decided to become
a lawyer, studying hard and working his way up from the bottom. His lowly prospects even put a crimp in his love life. He and his older brother Charles fell in love with two sisters. But big brother had inherited the title of lord, a seat in Parliament and the bulk of daddy’s estate. The girls’ father eagerly approved of that match. However, as for the poor younger brother and his other daughter: no dice. So, they eloped. And to the father-in-law’s utter astonishment, they apparently lived happily ever after. It took time, but Perceval’s law practice prospered. A career in politics followed. He paid his dues and rose through the Tory ranks, becoming chancellor of the Exchequer — Britain’s version of treasury secretary — in 1807. In a twist of fate, it was this job that would lead to his violent demise. He finally got his nation’s top job in 1809 at age 46. He’d come a long way since the days when his lowly station prevented a father from granting his consent to marry. A small, thin, pale man always dressed in black, his rivals sneeringly called him “Little P” behind his back. He was the last prime minister to wear the powdered wig with ponytail
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
• Coos Bay
• June 4
• 7:05 am, Morrison and Taylor Morrison and, warrant service.
• 10:16 am, N Broadway St, non-injury accident.
• 11:26 am, Fulton Ave and S Empire Blvd, illegal camping.
11:33 am, S 6th St, criminal mischief.
• 11:43 am, S Broadway St, criminal trespass.
• 12:32 pm, Newmark Ave, hit and run.
12:32 pm, S Broadway St, non-injury accident.
12:44 pm, S 1st St, criminal trespass.
• 12:46 pm, S Wasson St, dispute.
• 12:57 pm, Newmark Ave, disorderly conduct.
12:57 pm, Teakwood Ave, hit and run.
1:49 pm, Sanford St, stalking.
• 2:04 pm, 13th Ave, threats.
• 4:09 pm, Englewood Area, disorderly conduct.
• 4:32 pm, S 2nd St, criminal trespass.
5:52 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 5:59 pm, Newmark Ave and Fir St, disorderly conduct.
6:09 pm, E 2nd St, warrant service.
6:45 pm, S Bayshore Dr, theft.
• • June 5 12:04 am, Central Ave, prowler.
• 2:12 am, E Central, warrant service.
• 8:52 am, 5th and Bennett, illegal camping.
8:52 am, S Wasson St and Newmark, disorderly conduct.
• 10:37 am, Koos Bay Blvd and 7th, warrant service.
• 11:11 am, Fulton Ave, theft.
11:40 am, N Broadway and Highland Ave, accident.
• 12:16 pm, S Bayshore Dr, hit and run.
• 1:06 pm, Newmark Ave, shoplifting.
• 2:15 pm, S Broadway, threats.
2:41 pm, Airport Ln, warrant service.
3:15 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 5:08 pm, E Johnson Ave, unauthorized use of vehicle.
5:46 pm, Central and Ocean, dispute.
• 6:20 pm, Newmark Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 8:56 pm, Anderson Ave, theft.
• June 6
• 12:00 am, Anderson Ave, dispute. 1:30 am, S Broadway and Anderson, disorderly conduct.
• 4:42 am, N Bayshore Dr, criminal trespass.
• 7:29 am, S Schoneman St, illegal camping.
7:47 am, Anderson Ave, indecent exposure.
7:50 am, Newmark Ave, illegal camping.
• 9:15 am, N Cammann St, criminal trespass.
• 11:40 am, Ocean Blvd, theft.
12:43 pm, Ocean Blvd, criminal trespass.
1:14 pm, S 4th St, criminal trespass.
• 1:56 pm, S Broadway St, theft.
• 3:23 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
6:59 pm, S Wasson St, dispute.
7:26 pm, S Empire Blvd, warrant service.
• 7:39 pm, S 7th St, dispute.
• 7:59 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 10:04 pm, Se Harrison St, warrant service. June 7 1:47 am, 4th St, warrant service.
8:48 am, N Bayshore Dr, dispute.
• 9:23 am, Front and Cedar, illegal camping.
• 9:45 am, Curtis and S 2nd, disorderly conduct. 10:36 am, Ped Way, illegal camping. 11:47 am, Timberline Rd, criminal trespass.
• 12:58 pm, Evans Blvd, criminal trespass.
• 1:05 pm, 10th and Commercial, non-injury
Police Blotter
accident.
• 1:54 pm, S 7th St, theft.
• 2:38 pm, 10th Ave, burglary.
• 4:10 pm, E Johnson Ave, non-injury accident. 4:10 pm, Johnson and, accident.
4:19 pm, Milligan Ave, dispute.
• 5:53 pm, Pacific Dr, dispute.
• 5:58 pm, Norman Ave, disorderly conduct. 6:32 pm, S 2nd St, criminal trespass.
7:03 pm, Airport Ln, warrant service.
• 7:22 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 8:03 pm, F St, criminal trespass. 9:25 pm, Sanford St, disturbance. 10:37 pm, E Johnson Ave, disorderly conduct.
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• June 8
• 1:09 am, E Johnson St, dispute.
• 9:49 am, American Market, illegal camping.
9:55 am, S Schoneman St, illegal camping.
10:00 am, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 10:53 am, Koos Bay Blvd and Nutwood Ave, accident.
12:55 pm, Ingersoll Ave, illegal camping.
1:42 pm, S 7th St, juvenile problem.
• 2:05 pm, Wall and Harris, drug info.
• 2:26 pm, S Marple St, id theft.
2:41 pm, N Bayshore Dr, disorderly conduct.
3:32 pm, S 7th St, juvenile problem.
• 4:07 pm, S 9th St, warrant service.
• 6:51 pm, Pacific Dr, juvenile problem.
8:01 pm, E Johnson Ave, harassment.
8:48 pm, S 2nd St, criminal trespass.
• 9:18 pm, Garfield Ave, warrant service.
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• June 9
• 4:22 am, S 1st St, accident.
• 6:14 am, Cedar Ave and N Front St, illegal camping.
6:30 am, N Bayshore Dr, illegal camping.
6:31 am, N 6th St and Ivy Ave, illegal camping.
• 6:44 am, Bennett Ave, illegal camping.
7:04 am, Ingersoll Ave, probation violation. 9:15 am, Newmark Ave, criminal mischief.
• 10:31 am, E Johnson Ave, juvenile problem.
• 11:12 am, 4th and Bennett, littering. 11:31 am, Broadway and Elrod, non-injury accident.
• 12:29 pm, Country Club Rd, warrant service.
• 12:33 pm, Thompson Rd, criminal trespass. 12:39 pm, S 7th St, theft. 1:17 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass. 1:50 pm, Newmark Ave, arrest.
• 2:01 pm, Airport Ln, warrant service.
• 3:20 pm, S 1st St, hit and run.
• 3:27 pm, Coos River Hwy, violation of restraining order.
• 3:33 pm, S 1st St, theft. 4:02 pm, Highland Ave, theft.
• 5:24 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
• 5:44 pm, N Wall St, prowler. 6:14 pm, N Wasson St, weapons offense. 7:05 pm, Behind Uhaul, dispute.
• 7:34 pm, Wisconsin and S Empi, criminal trespass.
• 8:21 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass. 10:21 pm, F St, criminal trespass.
• June 10 1:33 am, S 2nd St, criminal trespass.
• 5:22 am, Newmark Ave, illegal camping.
• 8:22 am, N Bayshore Dr, accident.
9:01 am, Empire Boat Dock, dispute. 9:52 am, S 1st St, non-injury accident.
• 10:23 am, Sw 2nd Ave, warrant service.
• 10:30 am, Fred Meyer Fuel, illegal camping. 10:38 am, S Empire Blvd, theft.
10:58 am, W Fulton, illegal camping.
• 11:07 am, Ingersoll Ave, theft.
• 11:22 am, S 1st St, hit and
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run.
• 11:51 am, S 10th St, dispute.
• 12:45 pm, Teakwood Ave, criminal mischief. 1:53 pm, Colvin St, warrant service. 1:57 pm, Newmark, disorderly conduct.
• 2:08 pm, Newmark Ave, driving while suspended.
• 2:45 pm, N Cammann St, shoplifting.
2:50 pm, Newmark Ave, criminal trespass.
2:53 pm, Village Pines Way Villag, theft.
• 5:05 pm, S Broadway St, dispute.
• 5:45 pm, Southwest Blvd, theft of services.
6:04 pm, Newmark Ave, shoplifting.
7:43 pm, Newmark Ave, harassment.
• 11:11 pm, N Bayshore Dr, criminal trespass.
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• Coquille
• June 4
• 5:45 am, E 1st St, criminal trespass. 8:34 am, N Central Blvd, shoplifting. 9:52 am, N Baxter St, disorderly conduct.
• 2:03 pm, Folsom Ct and Se 3rd Ave, dispute.
• 2:33 pm, Hwy 42, criminal trespass. 3:26 pm, W Central Blvd, harassment. 3:30 pm, N Central Blvd, shoplifting.
• 6:44 pm, Hwy 42, disorderly conduct.
• 7:23 pm, SE 3rd Ave and S Henry St, disorderly conduct.
June 5 12:17 am, N Central Blvd, intoxicated subject.
• 10:16 am, N Central Blvd, criminal trespass.
• June 6
• 7:32 am, N Central Blvd, shoplifting.
• 10:36 am, N Central Blvd, criminal trespass. 11:20 pm, Central and 6th, DUII.
June 7 9:45 am, N Birch St, threats.
• 3:00 pm, N Central Blvd, theft.
• 5:09 pm, E 1st St, disorderly conduct. 5:56 pm, Hwy 42, criminal trespass.
June 8 3:52 pm, 5th St and Cedar St, disturbance. 7:59 pm, Hwy 42, criminal trespass.
• • June 9
• 2:05 am, E 1st St, illegal camping.
• 2:09 am, E 1st St, illegal camping. 5:16 am, E 1st St, illegal camping. 2:05 pm, 1st and Adams, warrant service.
• 2:27 pm, N Adams St, threats.
• 4:14 pm, E 6th St, theft.
• 6:20 pm, Hwy 42, criminal trespass. 6:38 pm, E 2nd St, criminal trespass. 8:16 pm, E 2nd St, warrant service.
• • June 10 7:06 am, N Baxter St, criminal trespass.
• 7:32 am, N Baxter St, illegal camping.
• 10:01 am, N Birch St, juvenile problem. 12:00 pm, E 1st St, theft. 4:29 pm, W 4th St, criminal mischief. 8:54 pm, Coquille Riverwalk, illegal camping.
• 10:55 pm, Hwy, illegal camping.
• • June 11 • 2:07 am, Hwy 42, criminal trespass.
• Myrtle Point • June 4 • 7:09 pm, Maple St, intoxicated subject. 7:43 pm, Willow and 4th St, disorderly conduct. June 5 5:11 pm, C and Railroad, dispute. • 8:15 pm, A St, assault, domestic.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 |
Collier is middle school state champion for North Bend
John Gunther For the World
North Bend’s Raleigh Collier was a state champion and several other athletes from the South Coast placed in the Middle School Meet of Champions, the unofficial state championships for middle school track and field in Oregon.
Collier, an eighth-grader in North Bend, won the 800 meters with a new best of 2 minutes and 6.94 seconds, edging out Gus VandenHeuvel of Whisper Running Club of Vancouver, Wash.
Collier also was seventh in the 1,500 with another new best, 4:22.08. James Fullerton of Grant Cluster in Portland won the race in 4:12.69, nearly six seconds faster than the runner-up.
Tyler Camp of Azalea in Brookings also was a champion, winning the 100-meter hurdles in 14.05, also a new best. Camp was third in the 200 hurdles in 26.64. North Bend’s Jacob Bates was 11th (29.17).
Marshfield’s Gavin Simpson was fourth in the 100 meters with a time of 11.90 seconds after running a new best 11.70 in the preliminaries. Simpson also was sixth in the high jump, clearing 5 feet, 6 inches.
Marshfield’s Owen Fisher was seventh in the 400 (55.00). He also was seventh in the long jump (18-4 ¼).
Marshfield also was fourth in the 4x100 relay with the team of Simpson, Fisher, Austin Cain and Brody McNally (47.58). In the 4x400 relay, the Pirates were 10th, the same quartet running 3:52.72.
In the field events, Myrtle Point’s David Huff was fourth in the aero javelin with a throw of 153 feet, 6 inches. Desmond Hansen of Holy Trinity in Portland had an impressive winning throw of 198-1, nearly 26 feet better than second place. North Bend’s Blake Parra was sixth in the pole vault, clearing 8 feet. Teammate Bo Harnden was eighth (7-6).
For the girls, Leila Newman of Azalea was 10th in the 800 (2:28.47) and 22nd in the 1,500 (5:11.17). Katherine Kessi of Scappoose had impressive winning times in each race, 2:18.48 in the 800 and 4:38.64 in the 1,500. Teammate Margaret Paul, a seventh-grader, was second to Kessi in the 1,500 and won the 3,000 in 10:13.73.
Coquille’s Vivian Westgaard was
19th in the 400 (1:04.16).
Marshfield’s Calli McGriff was 23rd in the 200 (28.26). Teammate Claire Blanc was 16th in the 200 hurdles (32.71). The Pirates were 18th in the 4x100 relay with the team of McGriff, Blanc, Sadie Green and Lucy Seedborg (53.67) and 16th in the 4x400 with a squad of Blank, Seedborg, Scarlett Devins and Dizzy Smith (4:29.58).
North Bend’s Kaiyan Carter was part of a tie for fifth in the pole vault, clearing 7 feet. The winner, Brynn Kleinkie of the Arts and Technology Academy in Eugene won with a mark of 11-6, which was better than the boys champion. Brynn’s older sister, Addison, became a four-time state champion for Churchill at the high school level last month.
Simpson wins three events at district meet
John Gunther For the World
Gavin Simpson of Marshfield won three individual events and was part of a winning relay at the Far West League middle school track meet.
Simpson won the 100 (11.97 seconds) and 200 (24.23) and also took the high jump, clearing 5 feet, 8 inches. He also was part of Marshfield’s winning 4x100 relay (47.98).
North Bend’s Raleigh Collier won both the 800 (2:11.06) and 1,500 (4:29.69).
Tyler Camp of Azalea in Brookings won the 100 hurdles (14.53) and 200 hurdles (26.49).
Other winners were Reedsport’s Julien Nazareno in the 400 (55.69), North Bend’s Michael Lu in the shot put (385), Winston’s Eli Knebel in the discus (165-7), Myrtle Point’s David Huff in the aero javelin (160-1), North Bend’s Blake Horton in the pole vault (10-3) and Quintin Coordes of Waldport in the long jump (19-6 ¾).
Azalea won the 4x400 relay in 4:04.99.
North Bend took the team title with 102.5 points while Marshfield was second among the district’s 14 schools with 96.
For the girls, Isabella Graybill of Siuslaw was a triple winner, taking the 100 hurdles (16.96),
200 hurdles (31.35) and high jump (4-11).
Peyton Mattecheck of North Bend won both the 100 (13.36) and shot put (33-5 ¾) and Leila Newman of Azalea won the 800 (2:37.46) and 1,500 (5:07.63).
Other winners were Vivian Westgaard of Coquille in the 400 (1:03.64), Lyric Brownell of Siuslaw in the discus (76-0), Miley Moser of Waldport in the aero javelin (117-2), and Siuslaw’s Hosanna Stone in the pole vault (8-0) and Kinley Krieger in the long jump (15-6 ½). Marshfield won both the 4x100 relay (54.49) and 4x400 relay (4:37.76).
Siuslaw easily won the team title with 130.5 points. Marshfield was a distant second with 88.
The top three finishers in each event are listed below.
GIRLS Team Scores: Siuslaw 130.5, Marshfield 88, North Bend 64, Winston 59, Harbor Lights 55, Coquille 54.5, Azalea 42, Suthelrin 30, Reedsport 21, Waldport 16, Myrtle Point 12, Driftwood 12.
100 — 1. Peyton Mattecheck, NB, 13.36; 2. Calli McGriff, Mar, 13.61; 3. Ireland Kirchgesler, HL, 13.73.
200 — 1. Calli McGriff, Mar, 27.97; 2. Peyton Mattecheck, NB, 28.40; 3. Emali Logsdon, Win, 28.43.
400 — 1. Vivian Westgaard, Coq, 1:03.64; 2. Lucy Seedborg, Mar, 1:05.19; 3. Isabella Graybill, Siu, 1:05.42. 800 — 1. Leila Newman, Aza, 2:37.46; 2. Dizzy Smith, Mar, 2:43.01; 3. Caitlin Abrahamsen, NB, 2:43.71. 1,500 — 1. Leila Newman, Aza, 5:07.63; 2. Caitlin Abrahamsen, NB, 5:25.80; 3. Hosanna Stone, Siu, 5:39.78.
100 Hurdles — 1. Isabella Graybill, Siu, 16.96; 2. Brylee Young, Win, 17.70; 3. Paige Johnson, HL, 18.06.
200 Hurdles — 1. Isabella Graybill, Siu, 31.35; 2. Brylee Young, Win, 33.10; 3. Paige Johnson, HL, 33.71. 4x100 Relay — 1. Marshfield, 54.49; 2. Tie-Siuslaw and Reedsport, 56.96. 4x400 Relay — 1. Marshfield, 4:37.76; 2. Coquille, 4:40.05; 3. Siuslaw, 4:56.82.
Shot put — 1. Peyton Mattecheck, NB, 33-5 3/4; 2. Emelyn Lake, Siu, 33-0; 3. Maci Knebel, Win, 32-5.
Discus — 1. Lyric Brownlee, Siu, 76-0; 2. Macy Richcreek, Win, 74-3; 3. Temperance Rupp, Siu, 73-1.
Aero Javelin — 1. Miley Moser, Wal, 117-2; 2. Macy Richcreek, Win, 110-8; 3. Alyssa Rusher, NB, 84-5. High Jump — 1. Isabela Graybill, Siu, 4-11; 2. Emma Hunt,
Sut, 4-8; 3. Ashlynn Burkman, Aza, 4-8. Pole Vault — 1. Hosanna Stone, Siu, 8-0; 2. Claire Blanc, Mar, 7-6; 3. Kaiyan Carter, NB, 7-6. Long Jump — Kinley Krieger, Siu, 15-6 ½; 2. Paige Johnson, HL, 15-0; 3. Vivian Westgaard, Coq, 14-10. BOYS Team Scores: North Bend 102.5, Marshfield 96, Azalea 69, Siuslaw 66.5, Winson 57.5, Waldport 40.5, Reedsport 36, Coquille 32, Gold Beach 29.5, Coffenberry 28, Myrtle Point 17, Sutherlin 10.5.
100 — 1. Gavin Simpson, Mar, 11.97; 2. Julien Nazareno, Ree, 12.09; 3. Liam Hogue Shippey, Cof, 12.50. 200 — 1. Gavin Simpson, Mar, 24.23; 2. Julien Nazareno, Ree, 25.22; 3. Liam Hogue Shippey, Cof, 25.57. 400 — 1. Julien Nazareno, Ree, 55.69; 2. Owen Fisher, Mar, 55.94; 3. Curren Christensen, Aza, 57.97. 800 — 1. Raleigh Collier, NB, 2:11.06; 2. Ryder Boehlje, Siu, 2:16.02; 3. Luke Henthorn, Coq, 2:17.60. 1,500 — 1. Raleigh Collier, NB, 4:29.69; 2. Luke Henthorn, Coq, 4:49.36; 3. Joseph Serbu, Wal, 4:50.51. 100 Hurdles — 1. Tyler Camp, Aza, 14.53; 2. AJ Guyton Jr.,
Mar, 17.01; 3. Beckham Katavich, Aza, 17.41. 200 Hurdles — 1. Tyler Camp, Aza, 26.49; 2. Jacob Bates, NB, 28.92; 3. Talon Hester, Win, 29.24 4x100 Relay — 1. Marshfield, 47.98; 2. North Bend, 48.48; 3. Winston, 51.41. 4x400 Relay — 1. Azalea, 4:04.99; 2. North Bend, 4:10.59; 3. Coquille, 4:13.95. Shot Put — 1. Michael Lu, NB, 38-5; 2. Eli Knebel, Win, 38-0 ¾; 3. Jack Thomason, Coq, 38-0. Discus — 1. Eli Knebel, Win, 165-7; 2. Grayson Goforth, Wal, 133-10; 3. Liam Hogue Shippey, Cof, 127-11. Aero Javelin — 1. David Huff, MP, 160-1; 2. Wilson Holland, Mar, 152-1; 3. Quintin Coordes, Wal, 148-3. High Jump — 1. Gavin Simpson, Mar, 5-8; 2. Liam Hogue Shippey, Cof, 5-4; 3. Tie-Quinton Coordes, Wal, and Shawn Contreras, Win, 5-4. Pole Vault — 1. Blake Horton, NB, 10-3; 2. Landon Linton, Siu, 8-6; 3. Tie-Bo Harnden, NB, and Trendel DeSantis, Siu, 8-0. Long Jump — 1. Quintin Coordes, Wal, 19-6 3/4; 2. Owen Fisher, Mar, 18-7 1/4; 3. Shawn Contreras, Win, 17-11.
Spencer wins NJCAA women’s wrestling title for SWOCC
The Southwestern Oregon Community College women’s team had one champion in the NJCAA wrestling championships earlier this year.
Anna Spencer, who was not seeded at 138 pounds, won five matches in a row to take the title.
Spencer pinned Inaily Samaniego of Snow and Lexi Beckler of Hawkeye, topped Olivia Brown of Niacc 10-6 and pinned Lillian Hagemann of Southeast Nebraska in just under a minute in the semifinals. In the championship match, Spencer edged Jasmine Wolfe of Indian Hills 3-2.
SWOCC finished ninth among 29 schools with 81 points. Indian Hills won the title with 229 points and Southeast Nebraska was second with 203.5.
Umpqua was fourth, the top finish among the schools from the Western region.
The Lakers had two other
placers in the tournament.
At 103 pounds, Zoe Brewer had a bye and then beat Addyson Brown of Niacc 8-0. Brewer lost in the quarterfinals to Kylee Smith of Northern Oklahoma 10-0. In the consolation brackets, she beat Kaylee Campbell of Carl Albert State 4-0 and topped Chasey Karabell of Indiana Hils 8-0 and pinned Alicia Hansen of Snow in the third round of the consolation semifinals. In the third-place match, she edged Bertha Cabrera of Southeast Nebraska.
At 145 pounds, Chantell Noffsinger had a bye and then pinned Umpqua’s Evelina Juzenaite and Southeast Nebraska’s Koryn Klein. Noffsinger lost by pin in the semifinals to top seed Ayana Fletcher of Iowa Western. She was pinned by Umpqua’s Juzenaite in the consolation semifinals but bounced back to win the fifth-place match over
Zolie Kurena of Murray State.
At 124 pounds, Diana Burnell won her first match 4-0 over Mary Henry of Lackawanna but lost by pin to No. 2 seed Jeream Estabilio of Iowa Central. In the consolation bracket, Burnell pinned Chloe Sokolik of Hawkeye before being eliminated 13-6 by Jordan Williams of Northern Oklahoma.
At 131 pounds, Lyndsay Thomas had a bye but lost her second-round match. She won two consolation bouts, over Carleona Hockert of Northern Oklahoma and by pin over Mia Ahrendsen of Hawkeye before being eliminated by Lacy Lemburg of Southeast Nebraska.
At 145 pounds, Alexandrea Estala lost her first match to Atavia Cain of Colby but bounced back to pin Aurelia Trowbridge of Southwestern Michigan and Makenna Brissey of Hawkeye and beat Kallie Gibbons of Niacc
8-2 before being eliminated by Adrianna Chronister of Murray State one round from placing.
At 180 pounds, June Highburger lost in the first round to eventual champion Keyahna Phillips of Iowa Lakes. Highburger bounced back to pin Jordan Bread of Murray State and Lydia Rigby of Fort Hays Tech Northwest before being eliminated one round from placing by Caroline Purcell of Fort Hays Tech Northwest. Onastacio Boling lost both her matches at the same weight class. Two Lakers were eliminated without winning a match — Chelsea Becera at 110 pounds and Emliy Rimkus at 160. SWOCC’s men finished 42nd with 7.5 points. Indian Hills was champion with 201.5 while the top Western Region schools were Clackamas in fifth (128.5) and North Idaho in sixth (112.5).
The only Laker to win his initial match was Logan Clayburn at 285 pounds. He beat Mykola Fabian of Onondaga 7-0 in the first round, but lost in the round of 32, 7-0 to Joshua King of Harper. In the consolation bracket, Clayburn topped Joel Marchand of Andrew before being eliminated in a 3-0 loss to Ray Griffin of North Idaho. At 165 pounds, Landyn Philpott lost his first match, but bounced back with three consolation wins, 18-2 over Porter Olson of Northwest, 5-0 over Jais Rose of Labette and 12-9 over Joe Cicco of Niagara. He ultimately was eliminated 10-5 by Toby West of Cowley.
At 149 pounds, Caleb Frost lost both his matches and at 174 pounds, Will Abrams lost both his matches.
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The Coquille Valley Hospital District Board of Directors will have special meetings on June 18th and 19th from 8am until noon. If members of the public wish to attend, please contact: Beth Heatongrindel at beth. heatongrindel@cvhospital.org for virtual attendance options or call: 541-396-1052. 6/16/2026 World 427xxx
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE On JUNE 29TH, 2026, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff's Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant's interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 63652 Andrews Road & 93492 Coal Bank Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420. The court case number is 25CV27184, where PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDNA L. MALAGUTI.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROBERT MALAGUTI, SR.; JOE MALAGUTI; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF 63652 ANDREWS ROAD, COOS BAY, OREGON, 97420; PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF 93492 COAL BANK LANE, COOS BAY, OREGON 97420 is defendant.
The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff's Office. For more information on this sale go to: http://oregonsheriffssales.org/ 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, & 6/16/2026 World 426951
CITY OF LAKESIDE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: State Revenue Sharing Distributions Notice is hereby given that the Lakeside City Council will hold a public hearing during the City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at 915 N. Lake Rd., in the City of Lakeside, Coos County, Oregon. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments regarding the election of Council to receive State Revenue Sharing distributions for Fiscal Year 2026-27. 6/16/2026 World 427554
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: PAMELA RUTH MILLS VERILLO, Deceased. Case No. 26PB04390 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Joshua A. Verillo has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Shirley D. Farmer, attorney for the Personal Representative, at the Law Office of Shirley D. Farmer, LLC, 444 N 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of the publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the probate clerk's office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department, 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Shirley D. Farmer, 444 N 4th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Dated and first published this: June 16, 2026. 6/16/2026 World 427725
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS RONALD E. LANE, individually, Plaintiff, vs. BRADFORD J. LANE, individually, and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. Case No. 26CV15933 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that any party claiming an interest in the Subject Property, identified as Coquille, Coos County, Oregon; County Tax Account number 7244.11 Code 8.01 T27 R13 S35BC TL 300, is required to file a response to Plaintiff, Ronald E. Lane's, Complaint to Quiet Title and Petition to Strike Invalid Claim of Encumbrance and Cloud on Title within thirty (30) days from the date of publication pursuant to ORCP 7 C(2). All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Plaintiff, or the lawyers for the Plaintiff. Date published: May 26, 2026. /s/ Ronald E. Lane, Plaintiff: Phone: (503) 6864038. Attorney for Plaintiff: Alexander Hoyt-Heydon, OSB No. 250681, Oregon Probates, LLC, 1011 Liberty St, SE, Salem, OR 97302; Phone (503) 779-0088; Fax: (503) 581-1818; Email: Office@OregonProbatesLLC. com. 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, & 6/16/2026 World 427008
LEGAL NOTICE COQUILLE VALLEY HOSPITAL DISTRICT LAST NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET A public hearing on the proposed budget for the Coquille Valley Hospital District, Coos County, State of Oregon, for the fiscal year July 1st, 2026, through June 30th, 2027, will be held at Coquille Valley Hospital, 940 E. Fifth Street, Coquille, OR, in the Board Conference Room on the second floor. The hearing will take place on Thursday, June 23rd, at 5:00pm. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the budget and receive comments from interested people. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Coquille Valley Hospital during normal business hours beginning on June 5th, 2026. Please direct any questions to Michelle Reyna, CFO, at 541-396-3101. 6/16/2026 World 426925
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Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026. Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder in order to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212. All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: Richard Otis, 1170929 / Six of Swords $5,895.21 Jeshua Richard OR480AFE / Bobby Foster $2,924.90 Joshua Stuart OR202AEJ / Gryphon $8,464.96 Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by contacting the Charleston Marina office, 541-888-2548. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port property within five (5) working days. Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Charleston Marina PO Box 5409 Charleston, OR 97420 Telephone: (541) 888-2548 6/9 & 6/16/2026 World 427479
PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 6/23/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mast Bros Enterprises 235 OR-42E, Coquille, OR 2015 HONDA SXS700 VIN = 1HFVE0224F4100096 Amount due on lien $6961.73 Reputed owner(s) FOX, ELLIOTT FOX, ROBERT II 6/9 & 6/16/2026 World 427498
PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 6/23/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by Mast Bros Enterprises 235 OR-42E, Coquille, OR 2016 HARLEY FLKR VIN = 1HD1FBM1XGB681816 Amount due on lien $7788.76 Reputed owner(s) INSKEEP, JEREMY 6/9 & 6/16/2026 World 427499
PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be Sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 6/29/2026. The sale will be held at 10:00am by: Alder Acres RV & MH Park LLC 1800 N 28th Ct, Coos Bay, OR 2021 Keystone RV VIN = 5SFMG452XME463400 Amount due on lien $873.05 Reputed owner(s) WILLIS, JUSTIN MARINE ONE ACCPT. 6/16 & 6/23/2026 World 427907
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Governing Body Referring Measure: City of Reedsport Title, Number, or other Identifier: Reedsport Psilocybin Ban Ballot Title Caption: Bans the establishment of psilocybin related businesses Question: Should electors ban the establishment of psilocybin related businesses within the City of Reedsport?
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PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: Ms. Kristara Leah Lopez, Decedent. Case No.: 26PB04323 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. Gilberto Paez Lopez has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, LLC, 477 Bennett Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published June 16, 2026. Gilberto Paez Lopez Personal Representative 6/16, 6/23, & 6/30/2026 World 427771
NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF THE UMPQUA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2026, an election will be held for the purpose of electing board director(s) to the following positions for the Umpqua Soil and Water Conservation District: Positions: Zone 2, 2 years; Zone 3, 4 years; At-Large 1, 4 years. Zone boundaries, eligibility requirements, and copies of the required elections forms may be obtained at the SWCD Office located at PO Box 415, Reedsport, OR 97467 or by calling (541) 662-1341. Election forms and information may also be found at: https://oda.direct/ SWCD-elections. Each candidate must file a "Declaration of Candidacy" and a "Petition for Nomination Signature Sheet" with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Program Area, SWCD Election Clerk. The filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2026. The last day to file for an elected
Summary: Reedsport voters enacted a temporary two year ban on psilocybin related businesses in November 2022. In November of 2024, Reedsport passed Ordinance 2024 1215 to permanently ban psilocybin related businesses in the city. Oregon state law ORS 475A.718 provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be referred to the electors of the city prohibiting the establishment of state licensed psilocybin product manufacturers and/or psilocybin service centers in the city at the next regularly scheduled general election. The City Council believes that a permanent ban on psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin service centers within the city's jurisdictional boundaries is needed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. A "Yes" vote will establish a ban on the establishment of psilocybin related businesses within Reedsport. A "No" vote will allow the establishment of psilocybin related businesses to operate within Reedsport.
Authorized Official: Rhonda Bryan, City Recorder/Elections Official. Email Address rbryan@cityofreedsport.org Contact Phone (541) 271 3603 x1005 /s/ Rhonda Bryan, 6/5/26 6/16/2026 World 427721
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-261036573-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ROBERT L. REIFSCHNEIDER AND KAREN M. REIFSCHNEIDER, HUSBAND AND WIFE as Grantor to PACIFIC NORTHWEST COMPANY OF OREGON, INC., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("MERS"), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 2/6/2013, recorded 2/19/2013, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/ volume No. and/or as fee/file/ instrument/microfilm/reception number 2013 1571 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: 4083000 25S1336-AC-02600 LOT 29 THROUGH 32, INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 43, PLAT OF EASTSIDE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 617 10TH CT, COOS BAY, OR 97420 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor's failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $16,511.61 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $197,204.31 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 10/1/2025, 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
In Curry County, SCHEC’s “Comunidad Curry” program came about when they noticed members of the Latinx community were not using their services. When a listening session, expected to be a 15-or-so person affair, was attended by over 70 people, it blossomed into a Spanish language-led space for folks to engage in community six days a week. That doesn’t mean that you aren’t invited if you can’t speak Spanish, it’s just a space for those who do to feel comfortable and safe in.
The Juneteenth celebrations are just another vehicle through which to foster that sense of community, for the South Coast’s people of color and beyond. While in Coos Bay, that takes the form of a group art project and revelatory block party, it also invites reflection.
Coos Bay has its own past to reckon with. The only documented lynching in Oregon’s history happened here when Alonzo Tucker, a boxer and business owner, was shot and hung from the 7th Street Marshfield Bridge in 1902, by a mob of over 300. He had
been accused of sexually assaulting a white woman, and was hunted after leaving the jail the following day.
In 2020, Tucker was honored by the Oregon Remembrance Project and a historical marker was placed at the Coos History Museum in 2021. Though in the wake of the events, many black families fled the area, never to return. While emancipation from slavery was a landmark moment in history, there are still so many questions about life in America for a multitude of marginalized groups.
“What does my own liberation look like? What does my own joy look like?” asked Ruff. “Liberation is often thrown out there, but we never create the space to say what does that actually mean to me? What does it look like for me having that as a practice?”
The legacy of racism in America does not start and end with slavery.
Juneteenth is an opportunity to give thought to those questions. Is it liberation when societal and institutional systems of oppression still exist, like those in the realm of healthcare?
“People would say what’s the point of a
coalition like this? I have to think, what would the community look like if we didn’t exist. If there wasn’t this space where communities of color, historically and institutionally under-resourced communities, if they did not have organizations like ours doing the work we’re doing,” said Ruff.
“When we first started Soul Food Sundays, there were no black-led spaces here. There wasn’t a space where our black community could go and openly talk about the things that are impacting their everyday life. Because it wasn’t just health systems, its ‘here’s what I’m feeling like walking into the grocery store’. We have a unique position to not only stand in solidarity, but so much deeper than that.”
Those interested in helping the SCHEC’s cause are encouraged to attend their events, volunteer, and be willing to both ask questions and listen. A great place to start is the Community Block Party at Black Market Gourmet in Coos Bay. From 3:00 to 5:30 PM on Saturday, June 20, come eat, dance, and be merry among community. You can learn more about events and beyond at southcoastequity.org.
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camping.
• June 8
• 7:47 am, 8th St, shoplifting.
• 6:35 pm, 8th St, criminal trespass. 9:08 pm, Bothwick St, dispute.
June 9 12:01 pm, A St, harassment.
• 2:08 pm, 4th St, juvenile problem.
• 6:44 pm, Bender St, theft.
• June 10
• 8:18 am, Roseburg Rd and Stover Ln, non-injury accident.
• 10:52 am, Rail Rd, juvenile problem.
• 3:54 pm, Ash St, criminal trespass.
• • North Bend
• June 4
• 7:10 am, Monroe and California, juvenile problem. 7:41 am, Meade and Virginia, accident, pedestrian.
• 8:40 am, Harbor and Virginia, graffiti. 8:50 am, Lombard St, criminal trespass.
9:46 am, Virginia Ave, arrest.
but constant. Downtown has been in a continual state of revitalization. The city’s most recent efforts will see a pocket park and stage installed right along Highway 101, by the North Bend Visitors Center. Around the corner, the city secured a $4 million federal grant to turn the former hospital and county annex into workforce housing.
“I’ll never forget going to our old City Manager, Terrance O’Connor, when the annex went up for sale.
I said ‘We need to buy that, let’s ask the county if we can have it for $1’. Because that’s how much the county got it for from Bay Area Hospital in, I want to say, 1973,” said Engelke. “We didn’t get the dollar deal, but the Urban Renewal Agency was able to
• 10:39 am, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 11:18 am, Virginia Ave, theft. 11:23 am, Hwy 101, DUII.
• 12:15 pm, Myrtle and Clark, dispute.
• 1:43 pm, Inland Dr, theft of mail. 4:09 pm, Newmark and Fir, disorderly conduct. 5:31 pm, Broadway Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 7:41 pm, Mcpherson Ave, violation of restraining order. 8:22 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 10:06 pm, Inland Dr, criminal trespass.
• • June 5 12:39 am, Marion and 12th, illegal camping.
• 4:04 am, Newmark St, criminal trespass.
• 7:59 am, Virginia Ave, illegal camping. 11:11 am, Fulton Ave, theft.
11:56 am, Chappell Pkwy, criminal trespass.
• 12:16 pm, Harbor Ave, disorderly conduct.
• 4:47 pm, Sherman and Virginia, accident. 6:34 pm, Tremont Ave, theft.
7:42 pm, Monroe Ave, threats.
• 8:37 pm, Tremont Ave,
negotiate a deal for about $150,000. I knew that was going to be a game changer for North Bend.”
While progress on that project, and generally in the slow-moving apparatus of government, hasn’t come at the pace Engelke had grown accustomed to in the private sector, the 70-100 or so units will be a huge influx for the main street area. One that businesses are looking forward to.
Right on the corner of Sherman and Virgina, where the 101 passes through town, sits the old American Home Furnishings building which is finally up for sale after a long dormant period. That building has the chance to be a flagship business for main street North Bend. That kind of development will need to continue, with cities and counties across
warrant service.
• 8:44 pm, Chester St, criminal trespass.
• 9:12 pm, Oak St, dispute. 10:24 pm, Madronna St, shots fired. 11:01 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
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• June 6
• 7:43 am, Mcpherson, warrant service.
• 9:14 am, Harrison Ave and Virginia Ave, dispute. 10:39 am, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 12:58 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 1:38 pm, Washington and Harbor Washing, illegal camping. 2:19 pm, California Ave, warrant service.
• 2:52 pm, Tremont Ave, theft.
• 3:26 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 3:45 pm, Newmark St, shots fired. 7:24 pm, Madrona St, driving while suspended.
• 7:39 pm, S 7th St, dispute.
• 8:42 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 8:53 pm, Oak St, dispute.
• June 7 9:19 am, Harbor Ave,
the state struggling to keep up financially.
Engelke saw those wide spread challenges first hand while serving as president for the League of Oregon Cities last year. She lamented the budget crunch that Measures 5 and 50 have put on smaller towns. The measures limit the amount of property tax that cities can levy.
“[Majors 5 and 50] have decimated counties and cities,” exclaimed Engelke. “No matter where we went. We could be in Gresham, we could be in Portland, or we could be in Fossil, Oregon. We all have the same issues, right. Housing, maybe some land use issues, homelessness, crime. It’s just on a different scale.”
Engelke spoke to the outsized impact that a small contingent of transients can have on a town
probation violation.
• 9:36 am, Madrona and Virginia, accident.
• 12:14 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass. 5:08 pm, Hwy 101, disorderly conduct. 6:39 pm, California Ave, dispute, family.
• 7:27 pm, California Ave, violation of restraining order.
June 8
11:36 am, Liberty St, warrant service. 11:43 am, California Ave, theft.
• 12:22 pm, Broadway Ave, unauthorized use of vehicle.
1:10 pm, Monroe Ave, threats.
3:41 pm, Sheridan Ave, dispute.
• 4:40 pm, Everett Ave, dispute.
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• June 9
• 1:09 pm, Virginia Ave, accident. 2:40 pm, Newmark St, accident. 3:27 pm, Tremont Ave, theft.
• 6:23 pm, Newmark, non-injury accident.
• 8:57 pm, Newmark Ave, disorderly conduct.
• June 10 4:15 am, Oak St, illegal
that lacks the resources to accommodate them. A dozen or two unhoused does not have the same effect in Portland as it does on a small coastal town.
“It puts a stress on the limited resources we have in the city,” said Engelke. “We’re not that different than most cities… about two thirds of all Oregon cities are about to face a financial cliff. It was going to come sooner but some of the ARPA money has stalled that.”
It’s thanks to funding packages, grants, and levers like the transient lodging tax that developments like the pocket park can continue. That particular project is happening thanks to a large grant from T-Mobile, not because of property taxes.
“We’ve been able to do all the things we are doing because we have a pretty
camping.
• 6:28 am, Tremont Ave, theft.
• 8:18 am, Broadway Ave, illegal camping. 10:06 am, Harbor Ave, warrant service. 10:51 am, Lombard St, burglary.
• 11:03 am, Virginia Ave, theft.
• 12:25 pm, Pony Village Mall, juvenile problem. 12:57 pm, Sherman and World Pawn, probation violation.
• 1:29 pm, North Bend High School, juvenile problem. 5:19 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 5:33 pm, Virginia Ave, criminal trespass.
• 5:38 pm, Virginia Ave, dispute. 6:22 pm, North Bend Power Sports, harassment.
• 10:29 pm, Virginia Ave, shoplifting.
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• June 11
• 2:16 am, OConnell St, threats.
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• Reedsport
• June 4
• 12:04 pm, Longwood, juvenile problem. 12:34 pm, Highland Elementary School, juvenile problem.
incredible staff. Every single one of them have become excellent grant writers, and it’s the only way we’ve been able to do some of these things,” said Engelke, praising the folks at City Hall.
Effecting those larger changes at the state-wide level is not something Engelke was willing to rule out, though a run for a State Representative or Senator’s office is not in the cards for the immediate future.
• 1:13 pm, Hwy Ave and Winchester Ave, hit and run.
June 5 9:01 am, Sunrise Shop N Save, criminal mischief. 2:47 pm, Laurel Ave, trespass notice.
• 7:14 pm, Fir Ave, civil dispute.
• • June 6
• 12:55 am, Greenwood Ave, domestic disturbance. 8:04 am,
economic climate.
Updates to the city charter did not have the same fate at the polls. Engelke mentioned that grouping all of the changes together may have been a mistake, as feedback suggested that voters were okay with some updates, while wary of others. The construction of the review committee for the charter was different than the previous back in 2000, where the committee numbered in the teens and encompassed a wider berth of the community. Engelke didn’t see that as an issue this go-around.
“I think I would have something to offer if I ever did go down that road, so at this point I don’t want to rule anything out, but right now the focus is on North Bend,” said Engelke, reticent to enter the partisan political game. “I like my role being non-partisan. I want what’s best for North Bend and Coos County. That would be one of the hardest things, is to try to decide where do I belong. I’m not sure where that is.”
“I feel really good about the committee we had, and the people that were involved,” said Engelke. “The people are the ones who are ultimately going to decide, so I think we can look at some different potential options, but I don’t think there were any issues with how the charter committee was constructed.”
The most recent ballot saw two measures for North Bend, one successful, one not. An increase to the public safety fee, which passed with slim margins, was an interesting win for the city and its police and fire departments. Most fee or tax increases have not been a popular ask in the
One other point of discussion was on the North Bend public pool facility. Funding measures to maintain the pool are reaching their end and the need for another levy may be on the horizon if it is to remain open.
It’s time for the 2026 Summer Reading Program at Coos Bay Library
By Jenny Brownfield and Emily Church
Another school year has come and gone, which means it’s our favorite time of year at the library— the Summer Reading Program (SRP)! Our Youth Services Librarians have been hard at work for months lining up great performances, fun activities, and fabulous prizes to go with this year’s theme: Plant a Seed, Read! So if you’re scratching your head over your summer schedule, read on for a sneak peek of some of the FREE entertainment we’re providing for this year’s festivities.
Participants of this year’s SRP will earn Monopoly-style Coos Bay Public Library (CBPL)
“Dollars” by reading and listening to books or completing activities. As players build their fictional fortune, they can decide to cash in their dollars or save up for a big-ticket prize. Smaller prizes include items such as pencils and erasers, while larger prizes like a summer reading T-shirt can be earned by completing reading and activity goals over time. This is a great way for kids to learn how to manage their “money” and plan ahead to save enough for their favorite prizes.
This year’s SRP will officially kick off with an all-ages Block Party from 4:00pm – 6:00pm on Thursday, June 18. Join us in the library’s back parking lot for an evening of FREE food, games, crafts, books, and fun! Bring the whole family (or just yourself) to this event for a chance to interact with community partners and learn about the opportunities and programs on offer in your area. Enjoy a start to summer fun and pick up a SRP game piece to start earning your CPBL dollars!
Earlier that week on Tuesday, June 16, the Rainbow Dance Theater from Western Oregon University is bringing Code Can Dance to CBPL for two youth workshops and an evening perfor-
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mance open to the public. This unforgettable experience combines coding, dance, music, animation, and technology to create a showpiece using programmable LED costumes that light up and respond dynamically to movement. Using the Avatar Coder app, participants will create an animated dance sequence, visual effects, and interactive scenes while learning real computer science concepts such as sequencing, loops, variables, events, and problem solving. Students don’t just learn coding— they perform it! Young people in grades 3-6 are invited to sign up for the 2:30pm – 3:20pm class, while those in grades 7-12 are encouraged to sign up for a more advanced class from 3:30pm–4:20pm. At 6:30pm everyone is invited back to the library to watch the Rainbow Dance Theater and students perform using this amazing technology. At CBPL we love to clown around, and we’re thrilled to invite kids of all ages are to join us for Mz. Pearl’s Circus Palooza traveling show from 2:00pm–3:00pm on Tuesday, June 30. This performance combines physical comedy, juggling, magic, and audience participation into a hilarious and surprising adventure the whole family will love. Co-starring a host of rubber chickens handled by audience volunteers, Mz. Pearl will entertain her audience with tango dancing, fish charades, and astounding circus tricks. Ocean lovers are invited to two kid-focused events featuring the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center. On Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00am Miss Jennifer will be holding an oceanthemed Storytime at the Charleston Marine Life Center for kids aged 0-5 and their caregivers, with the opportunity to explore the center’s tidepool animal habitat after the storytime. On Thursday, July 9 at 10:00am kids aged 4-12 and their families are invited to the Myrtlewood
Room to enjoy a special visit from the Charleston Marine Life Center’s Hunter Conn. Hunter will introduce you to our boneless marine neighbors up close at this special, handson program for kids. See and learn about animals like sea urchins, mussels, barnacles, hermit crabs, worms, sponges, and sea stars that inhabit our local tidepools.
Want to experience the joy, creativity, and magic of movement with your family? We invite you to the Mingus Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 10 at 10:00am for an interactive hula hoop program with Hillia Hula! This exciting hands-on program features books, music, and, of course, hula hoops! Bring the whole family to engage with the performance, play, and get active at the park. One of the most hard-working animals on the planet, bees, will get their moment in the spotlight in a special presentation by the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History on Wednesday, July 15 from 10:00am – 11:00am. Insect enthusiasts of all ages are invited to enjoy an hour of hands-on science fun with buzzworthy activ-
ities exploring the wonderful world of Oregon Bees. Learn about the over 500 species of bees we have in Oregon, including mason bees, cuckoo bees, mining bees, bumblebees, and the universally beloved honeybee!
Animal lovers of all ages are invited back the following week for a visit from the Creature Teachers on Tuesday, July 21 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. This fan-favorite traveling show will feature 7-10 live animals to meet and learn about, with close-up encounters possible after the show. Animals may include snakes, turtles, and iguanas. Space for this program is limited to the first 100 people, so drop in early to secure your seat. Another fan favorite you may remember from past SRPs will be joining us at Mingus Park on Sunday, July 26 from 2:00pm – 2:45pm: Takohachi, Portland’s famed Japanese drum and dance ensemble! Learn about Japanese culture through music and dance at a family friendly event featuring taiko drums, the three-stringed Tsugaru shamisen, the Shinobue bamboo flute and more. This performance is being made possible by a generous grant from the
Pacific Power Foundation. Bring a blanket and a snack to the Mingus Park Amphitheater and settle in for an exciting cultural experience. Tweens and Teens are invited to solve a retro murder mystery on Thursday, July 30 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm in Murder at the Roller Rink. Picture it: 1988. The Podunk Roller Rink. Teens glide across the dance floor showing off their shoulder pads and mullets when the sound of a scream brings the skaters to a screeching halt. Upon investigating, our skaters find the body of Kevin Floosey, the new kid in town, strangled to death with a leg warmer. If you think you have what it takes to find the killer (and are from ages 12-18), don your hottest 80’s fashion and join us for an evening of pizza and intrigue. Miss Jennifer’s cooked up some very special story times this summer, including several pajama story times (June 22, July 27, & August 13). Kids ages 0-8 are invited to wear their coziest pajamas and bring along their favorite stuffy to enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs from 5:30pm –6:30pm at the library! For those looking for adventure, join us for a storytime
at the Charleston Marine Life Center on June 17 at 10:00am for kids age 0-5. This special “on location” storytime will feature ocean-themed stories, rhymes, and songs with the option to explore the Marine Life Center afterwards and see tidepool animals. Free for kids and parents at the storytime! We’ll wrap up this year’s SRP with our annual Splish, Splash, Summer Bash celebration at the Mingus Park Pool on Saturday, August 15 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Adults must be accompanied by a young person in their life under 18 and children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult while in the pool. Participants will get free admission to the pool, a free book, and pizza to celebrate a summer well spent. But wait, there’s still so much more going on at the library! Check out our calendar at www. coosbaylibrary.org/events for more cool programs for all ages this summer and beyond. We hope this year’s Summer Reading Program plants a seed of discovery that you and your family will cherish for years to come. See you at the library!
Museums to receive a portion of $75,000
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $75,000 in grants to 13 museums throughout the state as part of the Oregon Museum Grant program.
The award includes funding for the Coos Art Museum and Coos History Museum in Coos Bay to strengthen emergency preparedness and collections care through collections assessments and emergency supply kits.
The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation, interpretation, and heritage tourism. Award amounts ranged from $3,000 - $8,000.
The museum grant program is offered annually by the Oregon Heritage Commission, part of the Oregon Heritage program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The grant program began in 1965 when only 24 organizations were eligible for the pro-
gram. The grant is funded OPRD lottery dollars.
The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission sponsors heritage initiatives that educate the public about the value of heritage and celebrate the state’s diversity.
The Oregon Heritage Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent a diverse geographical and heritage background.
To learn more about the Oregon Museum Grant or the Oregon Heritage Commission, visit www. oregonheritage.org or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri. gill@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-986-0685
Funded projects:
• Columbia Gorge Discovery Center will partner with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to co-host Eagle Watch 2027 in Wasco County.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness and collections care through collections assessments and emergency supply kits at the Coos Art Museum and Coos History Museum in Coos Bay.
• Develop interactive multimedia centered on the history of Native peoples in the Southern Oregon at the Crater Rock Museum in Jackson County.
• Update the inventory, storage and display of the collection at the Elgin Museum.
• The Gresham Historical Society will research, curate, and produce an exhibit on the rich and diverse agricultural history of East Multnomah County.
• The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture will present Nez Perce history, culture, and living traditions through a combination of public talks and K-12 classroom resources.
• Collect, transcribe, and analyze interviews to explore the history of Oregon’s Central America
solidarity movement of the 1980s.
• Digitize the newspaper collection of Sheridan Museum of History with University of Oregon Digital Newspaper program.
• Install storage shelving at the Southern
Oregon Historical Society in Medford.
• Rehouse and catalog film and glass negatives at the Springfield Museum.
• Improve the housing of the collection at the Talent Museum.
• Provide ramps and
decking/rails at Pottsville Historical Park and Museum.
• Rehouse collections at the Yamhill County Historical Museum. For more information, visit www.oregonheritage. org
The grants will help fund
preservation,
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and knee breeches that had been fashionable in the 18th century. And while he may have been a lackluster public figure, Perceval was an able administrator.
He was such a non-entity that he might have been lost to history entirely if he hadn’t decided to attend
a routine meeting in the House of Commons. It was 5:15 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 1812. An unhinged man was waiting in the lobby.
John Bellingham felt he’d been wronged. A businessman working in Russia, he’d spent a year in prison there and believed — incorrectly — that the Crown owed him compensation for his time
behind bars. His request had been denied when Perceval was handling the empire’s purse strings. He got his revenge that spring evening.
Bellingham approached the prime minister and shot him in the heart.
Perceval muttered “murdered” and then “Oh my God” before collapsing. Carried to a nearby room, he was placed on a table.
When a doctor arrived seven minutes later, he was already dead.
Bellingham sat calmly on a bench awaiting apprehension. He was tried, found guilty and hanged within one week. His body was given to medical students for dissection.
It was soon found that, despite his high position, Perceval was flat broke. He left only 100 pounds for
his widow and 12 children. Parliament swiftly awarded them all pensions.
Perceval was buried with great pomp and ceremony — and then promptly forgotten. Unlike the murders of Lincoln and Kennedy, which live on in America’s legacy to this day, Perceval’s untimely passing became barely a footnote in England’s long and fanciful history.
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.
SWOCC finishes second at national swim meet
The men’s and women’s swim teams from Southwestern Oregon Community College each placed second in the NJCAA championships earlier this year and the Lakers had one national champion. Host Indian River State of Florida dominated the meet, just as the school has for several decades. In the men’s team race, Indian River
State had 1,255 points and SWOCC had 802. Iowa Western Community College, which was third, had 593. In all, 11 teams competed in the event.
SWOCC’s women scored 675 points, trailing Indian River State’s 1,291. The Lakers were almost 160 points ahead of third-place Iowa Western Community College.
SWOCC’s champion was Yuta Kosaka, who won the 400-yard individual medley with a time of 3:53.84. Kosalka also was second in the 200 butterfly and the 200 breaststroke. Other Lakers finishing second were Bradley McKenzie in the 50 breaststroke and 100 breaststroke and Victor Dryhauge in the 100 butterfly and 100 individual
medley. Gustaf Stokholm was third in the 100 IM and Luis de Vita was third in the 100 breaststroke. For the women, Andy Garca Jimenez was second in the 100 breaststroke and 200 breaststroke and Cami Tovar was second in the 200 freestyle. Allison Wright was third in the 100 butterfly and 200 butterfly and Tovar was third in the 500 freestyle.
Puzzle answers on page 9
The Lakers were second behind Indian River State in all the relays. Members of the men’s team on relay squads included Kosaka, McKenzie, Dryhauge, Stokholm, de Vita, Vasco Asparria, Kody Mathill, Juan Garca Flores and Jack Roberts.
The various women’s relays included Wright, Jimenez, Tovar, Isabella Ludvigsen, Nicole Angelova and CC Baurer. Top-eight national placers for the Lakers during the four-day meet are listed online at www.worldlink. com.
Community
RECURRING EVENTS
COOS BAY DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
EVERY WEDNESDAY, MAY-OCTOBER – 9 AM-2
PM CENTRAL AVE, COOS BAY SHOP FOR THE FRESHEST FRUITS, VEGETABLES, MEATS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, PLUS UNIQUE ARTS AND CRAFTS FROM NEARLY 90 VENDORS.
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) COOS HISTORY MUSEUM, 1210 N. FRONT ST.
COST: FREE FOR MEMBERS; $7 ADULTS / $3 YOUTH / $5 ZOOM
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 EMPOWERMENT 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 – SOUTHWEST 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 ADMISSION
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 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 MORNINGS11:00 AM COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 525 ANDERSON AVE.
HANDS ON STEAM
ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 4–8, GEARED TOWARD PRESCHOOLERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS.
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Healing & Growing”, a retrospective art exhibit of Bittin Foster Duggan June 5 – July 10, 2026 So It Goes Coffeehouse, 190 Central Ave, Coos Bay A retrospective art exhibit of Bittin Foster Duggan will be on display at So It Goes Coffeehouse in Coos Bay from June 5 thru July 17, 2026. This exhibit reflects 48 years of Bittin’s lifelong artistic journey as she approaches each day with curiosity and an openness to grow. Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Coffeehouse. There will be a creative fundraising opportunity at the opening for GTI’s WHOLE-istic Community Healing Program, a service of HRACC. For more information: 541808-9333 (Coffeehouse). 541-217-4095 (Bittin).
Sawdust Presents: “Calamity at the Coquelle Creamery” or “Udder Confusion
June 5 – September 6, Shows at 7:00 PM, Matinees at 2:00 PM Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St., Coquille The melodrama is set on a dairy farm in the lovely Coquelle Valley, where the evil villain Franklin Basher, “that terrible masher,” and villainess Sylvia Silverthroat work their wiles against heroine Henrietta Holstein and her hero, Ferdinand Farmsworth. This year’s play was written for the Sawdust Theatre by longtime Sawdusters Diana Amling, Gael Berhow and Cindy Robnett. Tickets are $10 and are available at River Cities Realty, Inc., on the theatre’s website SawdustTheatre.com or at the theatre, 120 N. Adams St., before each performance, if seats remain unsold. More information is available by calling the Sawdust Theatre at 541396-4563.
OBOB Book Clubs at the North Bend Public Library Book Club Schedule · OBOB Book Club (Grades 6-8) Mondays, June 15-August 3 from 4:00-4:45 PM · OBOB Book Club (Grades 3-5) Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 2:00-2:45 PM · Teen OBOB Book Club (Grades 9-12) Tuesdays, June 16-August 4 from 3:00-3:45 PM
The North Bend Public Library is excited to host a series of Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) Book Clubs as part of its 2026 Summer Reading Program. These weekly book clubs will give students
the opportunity to read, discuss, and prepare for the 2026-2027 OBOB season in a fun and welcoming group setting. Each week, participants will discuss one of the eight selected OBOB titles for their division. Students should attend the book club based on the grade they will enter in Fall 2026. Registration is required and can be completed online at: https://tinyurl. com/5bspm3zw. The first 10 participants registered in each book club will receive copies of all the books covered during the program.
2026 UTV Takeover
June 16-21
Celebrate 11 epic years of UTV Takeover. From June 16 - 21, 2025, Coos Bay/ North Bend hosts the ultimate Utility Terrain Vehicle event, drawing thousands from across the country. The edge of the stunning Oregon Dunes sets the stage for thrilling rides, VIP sand camping, and over 30 family-friendly activities. Tickets available at utvtakeover.com.
Community Art Project: Freedom & Jubilee
Wednesday, June 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front St, Coos Bay
A collaborative art experience reflecting on liberation, restoration, and self-determination while connecting past and present expressions of freedom.
Coos Bay Public Library
Block Party
Thursday, June 18 – 4:006:00 PM
Coos Bay Public Library is hosting a block party filled with games, fun, and snacks on Thursday, June 18 from 4-6pm in the Bennett Street parking lot, located behind the Coos Bay Public Library.
Community members of all ages are invited to join the festivities and help the library kick off this year’s Summer Reading Program! Many of our great community partners will be joining us with summer information and activities. This event is free to attend so bring your family, neighbors, and friends for the fun.
Juneteenth Community Block Party Saturday, June 203:00–5:00 PM Black Market Gourmet, 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay
A vibrant gathering featuring live music, dancing, food, games, and community connection celebrating Black joy and culture.
Shakespeare in the Park - The Comedy of Errors June 20-21, 27-28, 3:00 PM Mingus Park, 725 N. 10th Street, Coos Bay
In its 11th year of presenting free Shakespeare plays, Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park will present The Comedy of Errors two consecutive weekends in June. The venue is outdoors and is lawn seating so audience members should provide their own chairs or blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. There is no charge but donations are gratefully accepted to help cover costs of scenery, costumes, etc. The actors, director, and all those who are involved in the productions are volunteers and receive no compensation.
Bandon Fringe Festival 2026
June 25-28
Bandon Playhouse & Sprague Community Theater
One Act Plays • Music • Movement • Poetry & Storytelling • Film & Mixed-Media
Get tickets for individual performances -or- buy a Fringe Festival Pass for all shows. For tickets and the full lineup of shows visit BandonEvents.org
Charleston Seafood Festival June 27, 2026
Join us in Charleton, Oregon for the re-imagined and re-vamped Charleston Seafood Festival, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Seafood vendors, family and kid activities, live entertainment, educational activities, and more. This year promises even more seafood vendors serving up fresh, local flavors and highlighting everything that makes Charleston, Oregon so special. Admission is free.
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By Mary Schamehorn As I See It
The thing that really stands out in the first picture, taken in the early 1940s of downtown Bandon, is the number of piling left standing along the waterfront, representing buildings that were lost in the 1936 Bandon Fire. One of the buildings in the photo survived the fire, which was the Stephen Hotel/bakery in the middle of the photo, which today is Cranberry Sweets. The other buildings were constructed after the fire, including the Bandon Theatre, the Richfield station next to the theater, the small building across the street, Panter Feed Store (top left), now The Big Wheel, and top right is the building that now houses The Wheelhouse/ Crow’s Nest. The theater property is now vacant, and the Richfield station property is the site of the Harbor Town Event Center building (Bandon Coffee Cafe, Broken
sale on the parking lot of the Bandon Shopping Center. Shopping Center manager Brad McNutt, son of the developer John McNutt, surveys the parking lot from atop a nearby building.
Anyone who went to Ocean Crest Elementary School in the ‘50s and ‘60s (and maybe later) will remember the head cook, Ruthie Kimball, (third photo) who was known for kissing a student on his or her birthday. In September of 1993, she was photographed by me in her Baltimore Avenue home with some of her oil paintings, which won many awards at the county fair and graced Bandon homes, including mine.
A 51-year-old woman, who has been the subject of numerous police contacts because of behavioral issues in Old Town in recent weeks, was arrested and taken to jail June 3 as a result of an incident in Old Town.
days until apparently being released.
Police Chief Cory Dhillon was in the process of trying to arrest Fast when she resisted, throwing both of them
Old Town, David Kehl, had been arrested recently for criminal trespass and was taken to jail to be booked. As of late last week, he remained on the streets of Coquille,
Anchor and Fin’s Family Fun).
The second photo, taken in August of 1993, features two car dealers, Bandon Ford and Southwestern Motors, which held a giant car
Jennifer Fast was charged with first degree unlawful use of mace, two counts of second degree criminal trespass and resisting arrest. She was taken to jail where she remained several
into a window at Sunnyside Cafe (formerly Lloyd’s), breaking out one of the big plate glass windows. Ambulance personnel checked out Fast, who was not injured. The chief suffered several cuts to his hand, which were bandaged.
Fast had earlier been trespassed from the location, and when she returned, the owner called the police wanting to pursue criminal charges, which resulted in Chief Dhillon and Sgt. Noel answering the call.
It was also determined that another subject, who had been the cause of a number of complaints in
in the Bandon Western World!
according to several who had seen him there.
Faced with a bill of over $100,000 to repair the tsunami siren and the inability to get parts for the antiquated equipment, the city council voted unanimously to disable the siren and turn to digital notification systems to alert people to various emergency scenarios.
People who are customers of the city’s utilities are automatically signed up for alerts. If you’re not sure or you are not a utility customer, you can sign up through the City website or by texting Bandon to 38276. Also the County has implemented Everbridge for emergency communication capabilities to expand notification efforts.
The mass notification systems provide more direct and reliable communication to the public and allow emergency messaging to reach peo-
ple regardless of whether they are within audible range of a siren.
I’ve learned of three local residents who have passed away in recent weeks. Larry Caldwell, who had worked as a meat cutter at McKay’s Markets in both Bandon and Myrtle Point for many years, died May 29 of natural causes at the age of 86. He served as head volleyball coach at Bandon High School for some years and was well known in the community. Among his survivors are his wife Linda; three children, Bill and Joann, Nikki (Dan) and Kim (Nova). Jody passed away earlier. Bill Caldwell is CEO of McKay’s Markets. Arlene Moore Hunnicutt Wilson died recently at the age of 74. She was a graduate of Bandon High School with the Class of 1969, and was active in the local VFW Auxiliary for many years.
Another long-time resident of Bandon who died recently was Kaye Kingsbury, who was 80 years old. She is survived by her husband Steve and a daughter.
Two new school board members are expected to be appointed at the June school board meeting Monday, June 8, at 4 p.m. in the Ocean Crest gym.
Applying for the vacancies, which occurred with the resignations of Briana Hutchens and Angela Cardas, are Dave Reed, Amber Berg and Doug McKenzie. Reed, a planning consultant with a master’s degree in architecture, owns Wayward R Studio; Berg, a substitute teacher, manages the Community Center/Barn for the City, and McKenzie moved to Bandon a year and a half ago from Medford. He has spent 43 years in the field of education as a teacher, coach, administrator, superintendent, principal at all levels
and director of special education.
At the meeting, the board will accept the resignation of BHS Principal Sam Dockery and his wife, Daisy, an ELL teacher. They will also hire Amanda Carlton as a HLMS science teacher. In earlier action, on June 5 the board placed superintendent Shauna Schmerer on paid administrative leave for the duration of a third-party investigation that is underway. Schmerer submitted her resignation in May, with her contract to end June 30. The board also voted to designate Sabrina Belletti Smith as the acting superintendent.
I was invited by my friend Deb Kelley to attend a musical “The Three Trees on The Hill,” presented Friday morning by students of the Grace Christian Tutoring School at Seabird Chapel, pastored by Jim Minkler.
The performance included more than 25 students of all ages from pre-kindergarten through high school, with the little ones particularly tugging at the heartstrings of the audience. After the musical, gifts were given to the many volunteers who assist with the school, followed by refreshments and fun activities.
I left a little early to get to the Rotary meeting where we heard a great presentation by Miss Coos County Brinkley Webb on MENOpause, which is her platform. A resident of Bandon, she will be entering the Miss Oregon Contest later this month in Seaside, and hopefully she will make Bandon proud as she is beautiful and has a very compelling message. Brinkley was accompanied by her mother Michelle Winters Webb,
Betty Ruth (Major) Ekblad
February 5, 1941 – May 9, 2026
Betty Ruth (Major)
Ekblad, born February 5, 1941, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2026, with her grandson Carter by her side.
Betty was the beloved wife of Richard Nels Ekblad, whom she married in June of 1959 after graduating from Marshfield High School in Coos Bay that same year. Their marriage was a lasting testament to love and partnership until Richard’s passing in 2015, when Betty remained devotedly by his side.
Betty lived a full and vibrant life centered around family, community, and creativity. She was an active member of her community, contributing through the PTA, volunteering, and sharing her
talents as a 4-H cooking teacher. Her many gifts included painting, floral design, gardening, sewing and catering—but above all, she was an extraordinary cook. Betty had a way of bringing warmth and light into any kitchen, creating not just meals but memories.
In 2010, Betty and Richard moved from Coos Bay to Eugene to be closer to their growing family. They also cherished their winters spent in Yuma, Arizona with their beloved dog, Duffy—times filled with sunshine, laughter, and companionship.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Kathy and Donna; her grandchildren, Carter & Shelbi and Olivia & Sam; and her great grandchildren Paige, Blake, Elaina and Elliott. To her grandchildren, she was simply “Nan”—the heart of every gathering and the life of every party. She spent countless hours on the phone with them, as well as coloring, painting, sewing, and cooking by their side. Her love was present in every moment she shared.
Known for her kindness, strength, optimism, and
Monte Rutherford
August 21, 1947 – June 4, 2026
With profound sadness yet boundless gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Monte Rutherford after a brave fight with cancer. Surrounded by his beloved family, Monte left this world the same way he lived in it: with quiet strength, deep love, and an unshakable sense of duty.
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endless love, Betty was truly one of a kind. She was a guiding light to all who knew her, and her presence made the world warmer and brighter.
In her final weeks, Betty was surrounded by love and was able to say her goodbyes to family and friends. Her grandson Carter lovingly cared for her full time during this period, ensuring she was never alone.
In accordance with her wishes, no formal services will be held. Betty will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay, Oregon, beside her husband Richard, her son Robert, and many cherished family members.
From all who knew her: Thank you, Nan, for being our light. We love you with all our hearts.
Give our love to Pop, Duffy, and Bobby. Who loves you, baby!!!!!!
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
Ellen May “Fairy” (Hines) Lovell
November 22, 1934 – January 18, 2026
Ellen May “Fairy” (Hines) Lovell was born November 22, 1934 in Marshfield (Coos Bay) and passed from this life January 18, 2026. A gathering of remembrance will be held for her on Saturday June 27 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Lovell home. Family and friends are invited to come and share their stories and enjoy some good food. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Edward “Buck” Hines, Beatrice Ellen (McGriff) Hines and step-mother, Hazel Hines. Ellen was born with white hair and a fair complexion, like a fairy, by which she was known for her entire life. She also had cousins named Jerry and Terry, which rhymes with Fairy and both stories were told. When Fairy was
11 her mother passed away, and then she primarily lived with her grandmother, Effie McGriff, who helped raise her and who she loved deeply.
Fairy married Nova D. Lovell August 8, 1952 in North Bend, Oregon and they were married for 73 years. They had three children, Catherine Foran (Joe), Ronald Lovell (Judy), Linda Conn (Darrell), Seven grandchildren, Laura, Scott, Carly, Bentley, Mallory, Nicholas, Stephanie, fifteen great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Nova and Fairy also welcomed brother and sister foster children into their home for several years as well.
Fairy was a Coos Bay elementary school librarian for almost 30 years. She loved teaching students to cherish and enjoy books. Her children and grandchildren were raised knowing that books contained the wonders of the world.
She was a dedicated genealogist compiling many family albums of both her and Nova’s families. What a treasure for us to have this lasting gift, which couldn’t have been completed now without her knowledge.
She was a lifelong member of the Coos Bay
Margarette Louise Nix
June 24, 1950 - April 27, 2026
Born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 21, 1947, Monte moved with his family to Santa Barbara at age fifteen. He graduated from San Marcos High School in 1965 and soon began what would become an extraordinary sixty year career with GTE ( later Verizon, and ATCO ). From Central Office Technician and Cable Splicer to Construction Supervisor, Forecast Analyst, OSP Planner, and Engineer, Monte’s Knowledge, work ethic, and calm leadership made him a well-respected leader. In six decades, he never took a sick day. He watched an industry transform from copper wire to fiber optics and beyond, always adapting, always reliable, always respected.
In 1970 Monte married Heidi. Fifty-six years later their bond remained
as tender as the day they said, “I do.” Together they built a home filled with laughter, mutual respect, and later a friendship that lasted for the rest of his life.
Above all, Monte was a father and mentor in the truest sense. To his sons Wyatt and Adam, he gave more than guidance; he gave an example. He taught them integrity when no one was watching, the dignity of hard work, and the quiet courage to stand tall when life isn’t always fair. His lessons were never loud, but they echo loudly in the men his boys became.
Monte was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mary Rutherford; and his beloved grandson, Dylan Rutherford.
Monte is survived by the family he cherished beyond measure; sons, Wyatt Rutherford of Coos Bay and Adam Rutherford of Bend; grandchildren, Ashley Mauer and Megan Rutherford ( children of Wyatt ), Karisa Rutherford, Ashley White and Ryan Rutherford ( children of Adam ); great-grandson, Tristen ( son of Karisa ); Heidi Goodgame; and several special young women who held a big piece of his heart, Morgan Sugar-Butter of Bend, Nichole Rutherford of Coos Bay, Rachelle and Lily Casey of Coos Bay.
A man of few words but infinite heart, Monte leaves behind a legacy measured not in years but in the lives he touched. He showed us that a good life well lived is one rooted in love, loyalty, and showing up, every single day, for the people who matter most. Rest easy, Dad. We’ll always remember and love you.
Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.
Margarette Louise Nix was born June 24, 1950 in Pomona California, died April 27, 2026.
Margarette grew up in Ontario California where she graduated Chaffey High School and Chaffey Community College, receiving a degree in nursing. After working for several hospitals in the area she got a job opportunity to work in Al Hada Hospital,
in Taif, Saudi Arabia. She worked there for 5 1/2 years enjoying the multinational people she worked with, the wonderful locals and their customs. She stayed primarily because of the wonderful travel opportunities due to the generous vacation time she earned.
She was able to travel to over 40 countries around the world and all the continents except Antarctica. After returning to the US she worked primarily in intensive care nursing, specializing in post-open heart care.
She eventually moved to North Bend, OR to be close to her family. She enjoyed many happy memories of family, nieces and nephews and expanding family of great and even great great nieces and nephews.
Elva Hinshaw
January 9, 1930 - May 22, 2026
Elva passed away peacefully at 96 in Coos Bay. She was deeply loved by family and friends. After the death of her father she moved from
Kansas with her mother Alice and four siblings to Sonoma and Marin counties. Elva graduated from San Rafael high school in 1948 and then went to work for the telephone company.
Elva married Warren D Hinshaw and had four children living in San Rafael, CA. After their children’s graduations Elva and Warren moved to Grants Pass where they built a house in Hugo. She worked as a legal clerk in the courts of Josephine county retiring after 20 years. Elva was preceded in death by her husband Warren in 1999.
Methodist Church, now known as Harmony United Methodist Church, where she served in many roles and raised her children in the church. She taught Sunday School, helped with church dinners and many other activities. She and Nova spent countless hours compiling pictures and stories of the church and their members in dozens of albums, preserving history that would otherwise have been lost. She was a 4-H leader and supported her children in all their hobbies and interests. Fairy enjoyed camping trips with family and friends and traveled often to Mexico, where she and Nova celebrated their 50th anniversary. Her home was a certified wildlife sanctuary, with Koi ponds, orchards, flowers, berries and gardens. She loved watching her grandchildren play in the 100 Acre Woods searching for presents left by Pooh Bear. She was a talented Tole painter and made many gifts that are still enjoyed to this day. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com
After retiring in 2016, her family expanded to include many wonderful friends she made playing bridge. She played bridge up to 3 days a weak earning master points along the way. She also enjoyed making and donating afghans. Margarette Louise also enjoyed playing scrabble but had difficulty fining anyone to play with her because she always won! A lifelong Christian she was prepared to meet Jesus. She is survived by her nieces Susann and husband Andrew Beaulieu, Kathy Neely and Bobbie Richardson, nephews Paul and James Ginsburg: sister-inlaw Nancy Nix and many great and great great nieces and nephews. No services will be held.
She was independent and loved to paint. She moved to North Bend in 2024 to be close to her daughter and son in law. Elva is survived by her children Steven Hinshaw, Rendee Burns, Karen Schuler, and Denise Brown, grandchildren Aaron Mudrich and Montana Burns, great grandchildren Cash and Avery Burns. In lieu of flowers send donations to Rogue Valley Humane Society PO Box 951, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97528. Condolences can be sent to www.since1928hull.com.
Neville G. Cordell
November 21, 1939 – May 21, 2026
Jimmie Richard Keeley, 81, of North Bend, passed away on June 4, 2026 in Eugene. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.
Cheri Ann Pepper, 79, of Lakeside, passed away on June 6, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals. com, 541-756-0440.
Keith H. DeMetz, 87, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 6, 2026 in Eugene. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals. com, 541-756-0440.
Margarette Louise Nix, 75, of Bandon, passed away May 27, 2026 at Bandon. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216
Beverly Jean Tarlen, 84, of Coos Bay passed away May 27, 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
Michael Roland Tonnesen, 73, of Coquille, passed away June 3, 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
Marjorie G. Kilpatrick, 99, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 9, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.
Samuel “Sam” Doss, 71, of Bandon, died June 8, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.
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Jim Owens
December 29, 1971 - June 4, 2026
Jim Owens, age 83, of Morris, OK, formerly of Port Orford, OR passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025.
A Memorial is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Port Orford Christian Center, Port Orford, OR. This is the weekend between his birthday, often on Father’s Day, and the 4th of July which he also loved. Please, WEAR BLUE.
care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com.
a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 400 Highland Avenue in Coos Bay. Neville was born on November 21, 1939 in Bina, India. At 8 years of age he immigrated with his family to Southampton, England. Deciding to pursue the priesthood he attended King’s College in London. He attended seminary through the World Council of Churches in San Anselmo, California. He then returned to London and was ordained an Anglican priest at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London in 1968. He worked in Harrow, London
daughter of Dan Winters.
In police action in the area, just before midnight on June 4, Bandon Fire and Bay Cities Ambulance were called about a vehicle that had rolled several times and had ended up sideways into the fence at Ocean Spray, on Highway 101 south of town. There was a male pinned inside the vehicle and it was necessary to extricate him. There was no information about his injuries on the scanner report.
On Friday night, K9 Poe was called to assist the Oregon State Police after an impaired driver had fled the scene of a wreck on 101 near Beaver Hill. The scanner reported that “K9 Poe had make quick work of the track,” locating the suspect hiding in the woods about 100 yards from the crash. The driver was taken into custody without incident. Officers from other departments, including Officer Emma Owens of Bandon Police Department, were thanked for their assistance.
On June 1, shortly before 1 p.m., Bandon Fire was called to Whiskey Run Beach for a child that had fallen into a collapsed hole in the dirt. They were able to get him out, and requested the medics to check him out. There was no transport.
June 2 about 11:30 a.m., a report came in about a vehicle partially submerged in the river on North Bank Lane about milepost 7. Appeared to
as a Vicar before returning to the United States to pursue his PhD in Psychology, settling in San Diego where he became a U.S. Citizen.
Moving to Oregon with his family, Neville worked for many years at Coos County Mental Health and the Belloni Boy’s Ranch as a therapist and counselor. Neville enjoyed traveling and gardening but mostly he enjoyed singing and performing. He directed multiple musicals at Little Theatre On The Bay and the Sprague Theatre in Bandon. He was a beloved member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, serving as a lay minister, on the vestry and in the choir. Neville was a kind and
be unoccupied. Paged Bandon Fire. At 11:55, OSP and the sheriff’s office were on scene. Vehicle was completely submerged. Deputy put on his gear to go into the water. Coquille Fire was also on scene. Deputy advised that the vehicle was unoccupied.
People are reminded of the free household hazardous waste collection event Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beaver Hill Transfer Site.
Bandon’s next brush pick up is set for June 15. Brush piles must be out prior to the first day of pick up and are not to exceed two level standard pickup loads. For more info call Les’ Sanitary Service at 541-347-9633.
Bandon’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be held Saturday, July 4, with a parade beginning at 10 a.m., and lineup starting at 8 on Ninth Street near Dairy Queen. Festivities will include a cardboard boat regatta at noon, cornhole tournament at 2, a wine walk at 5, and a giant fireworks display over the river at dusk.
The front page of Sunday’s Eugene Register-Guard featured a twopage spread about one of Bandon’s premier tourist attractions, Circles in the Sand, with an interview and a photo of Bethe Patrick, the administrative assistant. Circles in the Sand was founded by Denny Dyke in 2014. For a full schedule of the draws go to sandypathbandon.com.
Coming events: Meet and Greet June 23, Coos County Radio Club; June 30, incoming Rotary
generous person whose positive view on life was an inspiration to many and he will be greatly missed. Neville is survived by his son, David of Washington DC; and brother, Aubrey of Southampton, England. Neville was preceded in death by his wife, Susan. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com and www.theworldlink.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Music Fund in memory of Neville Cordell, PO Box 1028, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
president Anne McCaleb will present a program on behalf of the Rotary club. June 19th, GBA-sponsored Wine Walk, 5 to 7, Old Town, glasses $10 at picnic shelter on the Boardwalk.
June 19, movie night at the Sprague, Oskar Knight Story, 7 p.m. ($5 cash or card).
SEA free guided tidepool walks, June 17, 9 a.m.; June 18, 8:45 a.m. Register at www.sea-edu. org/events.
Amateur Radio field day, June 27-28, Bandon City Park, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. June 25-28, Bandon Playhouse and Sprague Theater Second Annual Fringe Festival featuring one-act plays, music, movement, poetry and story telling, film and mixed media. Tickets, ranging from $9 to $16.50, are available at tix.com or at the box office during the festival. Among the offerings are Murder At Two Mile by Neal Davis (Sunday at 5); , Self-possessed by Tyler Eickhoff (Sunday at 3), Tribal Troubadours (Friday at 8:30 p.m.), Open Stage variety show (Saturday at 1 p.m.), Glamour Shots (Saturday at 3); A comedy special, Henrik Bothe (6 p.m. Saturday); Hick to Hamlet (Friday at 7); What Did Shakespeare Say (Thursday, 8 p.m.), Danitza Galvan singer-songwriter (Sunday 1 p.m.), Janessa Gabriel Music, (8 p.m. Saturday).
Paula Colgrove Celebration of Life, Sunday, June 28, 1 to 3 p.m., the Barn/Community Center.
Albert “Al” Moore Goodwin, 72, of Coos Bay, passed away May 21, 2026 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the