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Coos Bay man arrested on weapons charges after police raid uncovered a series of items linked to criminal activities. What was initially a fraud investigation took In a significant development, an unexpected turn when they the Coos Bay Police Department discovered unregistered firearms, apprehended a local resident, fabricated silencers, a substantial 61-year-old Melvin Edward Lesher, on quantity of ammunition and cash, weapons charges while exercising a a computer, a 3-D printer, and search warrant at his residence. The suspected fentanyl powder at the arrest came as a result of an ongoing location. Subsequently, Melvin Edward investigation initiated December 14, Lesher, who was unrelated to the initial after the CBPD received a report of fraud case, was taken into custody. fraudulent checks being cashed at a Lesher was transported to the Coos local business.

County Jail, where he faces charges The investigation led CBPD officers of possession of weapons by certain to gather crucial information, which felons and unlawful possession of ultimately resulted in the issuance of a automatic weapons and attachments, search warrant for a residence located such as the aforementioned silencers. at 270 N Main St. in Coos Bay. On The original fraudulent checks case December 20 at approximately 3 p.m., remains under active investigation, officers from CBPD, in collaboration and the CBPD is committed to with the Coos County Emergency Response Team, descended upon the rooting-out criminal activity within the city of Coos Bay. residence to execute the warrant.

The CBPD received crucial support During the search, officers

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during the operation from various law enforcement agencies, including the Coos County Emergency Response Team, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, Coos Bay Fire Department, and the Confederated

Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indian Tribal Police.

This collaborative effort underscores the commitment of local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the Coos Bay community.

New Liberty Theatre sign will light up North Bend

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The Liberty Theatre is looking as dapper as ever at 99-years-old with a new sign that brings back its historic charm.

The neon sign that once lit up downtown North Bend was replicated and upgraded to modern standards. It is the latest in a series of projects that have been made to renovate and breathe new life into the historic Liberty Theatre.

Little Theatre on the Bay Vice President Jeanne Woods said it has been rewarding to see the pieces come together to reinvigorate the theatre, which hosts a variety of productions throughout the year.

“It’s not just one person. It’s our board, committees, and the whole community that has come together on this – and

Noakes was allowed a second trial after Supreme Court ruling.

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The Devereux Center holds annual memorial

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The Devereux Center held its annual memorial for lost members of the unhoused community on Wednesday

Coquille man convicted on sex charges for second time

December 20th, at their facility on Newmark Ave in Coos Bay. The non-profit organization aims to provide a host of social services to a homeless population that continues to grow not just in

Coos Bay, but up and down the entire coast.

Founded in 1979, the Devereux Center has been a pilar of social service, touching hundreds of lives each year. Lives that may

otherwise go unnoticed and with needs that go actively ignored. This is not the case at the Devereux. The first thing one is struck by when visiting the center on a busy day is the palpable sense of community.

That community was on clear display during the memorial. The ceremony was led by Devereux Center Director Tara Johnson and featured a brief word from Rev. Donald Ford of Harmony United Methodist Church.

A small daylight vigil, participating community members formed a circle just outside the center and alternated between somber and respectful silence, and the grateful sharing of remembrances and stories.

Some attendees were just learning of the passing of some of their friends.

Shock and grief would strike alongside words of reverence and mourning.

“Notice what comes to mind when you think of these names,” sermonized Rev. Ford, “and think for

For the second time, a Coquille man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor child after a change in state law allowed the man to request a second trial.

Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier reported a jury unanimously found 50-year-old Frank Wayne Noakes guilty of multiple felonies after a two-day trail at the Coos County Courthouse.

Noakes was convicted of one count of rape in the first degree, three counts of sexual abuse in the first degree, one count of unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree and two counts of sodomy in the first degree.

The charges came to light in 2016, at which time Noakes was arrested.

At the time, the victim was an 11-year-old who lived in the same house as Noakes. He was originally tried and convicted by a Coos County jury in 2017.

However, at the time, Oregon law allowed juries to convict defendants if only 10 of the 12 jurors agreed on the verdict.

Noakes’ jury convicted him by an 11-1 vote, and he was sentenced to 50 years in prison.

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Monday 12/18: North Bend • 8:26 am, violation of restraining order, 900 block of Newmark Street.

• 12:17 pm, animal complaint, 1700 block of Arthur Street.

• 1:29 pm, counterfeit money, 1900 block of Hayes Street.

• 3:11 pm, runaway juvenile, 1000 block of Oregon Street.

• 5:01 pm, 48 year old male cited for DUII, Virginia and McPherson.

• 8:43 pm, violation of restraining order, 900 block of Newmark Street.

• 8:52 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:46 pm, loud noise, 1800 block of Qaxas Street.

Coos Bay • 5:39 am, theft of gas, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:34 am, theft, Teakwood and N 8th.

• 7:50 am, unauthorized

use of motor vehicle, 900 block of D Street.

• 7:59 am, theft, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:28 am, 35 year old male transported to Coos County jail for criminal trespass II, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:07 am, recovered stolen vehicle, 2400 block of Woodland Drive.

• 12:47 pm, 39 year old male cited for DUII, reckless endangering x3 and refusal to do breathe test, Ocean Boulevard and Ocean Court.

• 1:45 pm, forgery, 200 block of N Broadway Street.

• 3:39 pm, dispute, 300 block of S Wall Street.

• 3:38 pm, family dispute, 800 block of Blanco Avenue.

• 3:54 pm, fraud, 1000 block of S 1st Street.

• 4:23 pm, disorderly conduct, Minnesota and Southwest.

• 5:12 pm, phone harassment, 700 block

of Tricia Place.

• 7:18 pm, 37 year old transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:49 pm, 25 year old male cited on warrant, John Topits Park.

• 10:05 pm, dispute, 300 block of S 8th Street.

• 10:15 pm, dispute, 900 block of Ingersoll Avenue.

Coquille • 2:24 pm, theft of dog, 1200 block of N Dean Street.

• 5:05 pm, menacing, 900 block of E 2nd Street.

• 9:59 pm, theft of purse, 200 block of W 4th Street.

• 2:00 am, dispute, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 8:38 am, dispute, California Street boat ramp.

• 11:55 am, dog bite, Newmark and Oak. • 12:34 pm, counterfeit money, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 4:51 pm, theft, Steelhead and Chinook.

• 5:33 pm, theft of mail, 2000 block of Hayes Street.

• 10:17 pm, 48 year old male arrested for violation of restraining order x2, criminal trespass II, escape III and resisting arrest, 2200 block of Everett Avenue.

• 11:19 pm, burglary, 2500 block of 14th Street.

Reedsport Coos Bay • 12:32 pm, juvenile problem, COHO RV Park • 1:03 am, disorderly conduct, 200 block of E and Marina.

Johnson Avenue.

• 1:32 am, damage city Tuesday 12/19: property, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:47 am, harassment, North Bend

200 block of E Johnson Avenue.

• 7:42 am, injured animal, Koos Bay Boulevard and Pine.

• 9:00 am, 24 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant and criminal trespass II, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:52 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County jail on domestic menacing and unlawful use of a weapon, 900 block of Ingersoll Avenue.

• 5:02 pm, 40 year old female transported to Coos County jail on driving while suspended misdemeanor, Fenwick and Virginia.

• 6:32 pm, vicious dog, 800 block of Lakeshore Drive.

• 6:49 pm, theft, 1000 block of S 1st Street.

• 7:29 pm, disorderly conduct, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:40 pm, 43 year old male transported to Coos County jail on theft II and violation of no contact order, 35

year old female cited for theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:11 pm, animal abuse, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:02 pm, dispute, 200 block of S Schoneman Street.

Coquille • 3:00 pm, 26 year old female transported to Coos County jail on theft I and theft II, N Central Boulevard.

• 6:52 pm, juvenile problem, 100 block of N Birch Street.

Reedsport • 9:36 pm, criminal mischief, Reedsport Community Charter School.

Wednesday 12/20: Reedsport • 11:02 am, stolen vehicle, Forest Village Apartments.

• 4:07 pm, criminal mischief, NRA Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Visitor.

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over time. The Devereux Center itself may lack a corporatized sheen, From Page 1 but it seems to have eschewed bureaucratic a moment on how nonsense and red-tape you would like to be along with it. remembered. Do you “I think one of our need to make some best kept secrets is changes in your life to our case work,” said reach that place?”

Johnson, “If a client Helping to make comes to us with an that difference is individual need, we will Johnson, who seems always do everything to glide through what in our power to solve can, at times, be a problems.” chaotic environment.

This goes beyond the Being pulled in every bevy of services already direction during a hectic available at the center. time of year, she still A hot breakfast and found a moment for an lunch is served nearly interview. every day. Showers “We realize that we’re and laundry services quite often meeting are available on site, in someone on the worst addition to a clothing day or series of days in closet and access to their life,” said Johnson, blankets and other “If we treat them poorly necessary goods. on the worst day of their On an otherwise lives, they are certainly average Wednesday, not going to trust us to the Devereux was able help them on a better to provide nearly 100 day. We work hard to people with necessary make sure that we’re services. 81 people embracing them where received a hot lunch, 56 they’re at, and really or so were also there for showing them love. breakfast. Somewhere Without that connection around 30 showers, they’re not going to get 4 machines worth of better.” laundry service. All Johnson brings that crucial human services straightforward sense that would otherwise of communication to go neglected for a each of her interactions. significant chunk of the She cuts to the point City’s population. This and talks to you on your includes things like terms. This stands in mail service, medical contrast to the cold face accommodation and that other social service appointments, and institutions can develop computer access as

well.

“8 years ago, it was myself and one other person, along with volunteers. I got paid for 18 hours a week,” said Johnson about her early days with the center, ”but now I have 25 people, 22 full-time equivalent.

We’ve grown a lot in 8 years… I am very, very pleased with the work that we’ve been able to do, and it shows the faithful support of the community.”

Like so many other institutions of its kind, the Devereux Center is reliant on that community support.

Through the donation of goods, time, and money the center can have a much more realized impact on the community it fosters.

This community support goes beyond the crucial help of Coos County citizens. It includes a whole web of government institutions and similar human services centers and charities.

“I saw right away that we needed to work on building our relationship with community partners. As I begin to build [those relationships] I realized that other agencies have the same problem…

We need to be breaking down those barriers, so as a group we started

to address how can we assist the client with bridges,” Said Johnson on the importance of community, “It just it wasn’t beneficial for the clients to go and sit and wait for three hours at ‘location A’ only to find out that they really need to be at ‘location B’, so we’re always working on building bridges and communicating.”

It’s a business of small victories.

Even incremental improvements that can be made in someone’s life can mean so much. To that end, the Devereux is proud of the connections its been able to build in the community. It’s those connections that allow for the center to give such specialized and nuanced help to people in dark periods of their lives.

“My first big victory was somebody who came in and needed an ID, so I sent them to the DMV with the money… they came back and said ‘well I don’t have any evidence that shows where I get my mail so they wouldn’t help’ and I said ‘well we’re putting an end to that today’…

I drafted a letter and I have probably printed that letter out 800 or 900 times in the last eight years. Now the DMV refers people to us because we built a

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Despite these communal connections the Devereux Center is not without its detractors. In just the last few weeks, Tara has had to put up with a baffling level of backlash from certain corners of the community. One impassioned resident printed and posted fliers designed like street signs reading ‘Caution: Enabler Ahead’ with a photo of Tara in the center.

Tara’s response, “At least they used a flattering picture of me”.

Those detractors would be ignoring the current trends in houselessness along the South Coast. It is an issue that has become endemic seemingly throughout the entire state. Last year the Devereux was able to assist over 1200 individuals. This year the figures are up to 1400.

This includes a tragic but marked upturn in elderly clients.

Walking into the busy center, it would be difficult to get the impression that they are contributing to the problem. Instead, one is left with the feeling that only the surface is being scratched.

The conflation of an increasingly inaccessible housing market and rampant price inflation is making the present a hard time for many families across the area.

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Hard times that are not difficult to imagine oneself in. Regardless, they are members of our community who deserve the same dignity and opportunity as we might hope for ourselves.

If you would like to help in the Devereux Center’s quest to better the lives of our fellow community members, please see the donations page on their official website: thedevereuxcenter.org.

The following is an alphabetical list of those memorialized during Wednesday’s ceremony:

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it makes you feel good,” she said.

Thousands of people entered through the doors of the Liberty when it was a movie palace from 1924 to 1956, and thousands more have enjoyed it as the performing arts showplace of Little Theatre on the Bay, the group who has operated it since 1959 and purchased it in 1974.

The Liberty Theatre is

among Oregon’s latest entries in the National Register of Historic Places, being accepted in June 2023.

The new sign was made possible a $174,805 Oregon Main Revitalization Street Grant secured by the City of North Bend through Oregon Heritage. It also required a 30 percent match by the Little Theatre on the Bay. While the theatre staff will be testing the lighting and sequencing during installation, the sign will otherwise

remain dark until the opening night of “Other Desert Cities” on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

“What better time to light it up and make it an unveiling than by going along with a new production?” Woods said.

Little Theatre on the Bay board members expressed thanks to the patrons, local businesses, and donors for contributions made throughout the years that allow them to continue to provide quality entertainment in the historic venue.

Freeman re-elected to eighth term as president of AOCC

Douglas County recently announced that Commissioner Tim Freeman has been re-elected for his eighth term as the president of the Association of O&C Counties. The AOCC unanimously re-elected its leaders for 2023-24 at the AOCC annual meeting held on Friday, December 15, at the Grand Hotel in Salem. In addition to Freeman, Polk County Commissioner Craig Pope was re-elected as secretary/treasurer and Coos County Commissioner Bob Main was re-elected as vice president. This meeting also marks

the end of the first year for the new Executive Director Doug Robertson.

“It is truly an honor to be re-elected once again as president of the AOCC. I am thankful for the continued support of my fellow AOCC members, who trust me in leading this crucially important work,” Freeman said. “Together with my colleagues and the staff at AOCC, we will continue to work hard to secure solutions to manage our unique congressionally designated lands.”

AOCC represents the unique O&C timberlands in 18 western Oregon counties, the 18 counties host 2.1 million acres of O&C timberlands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. AOCC advocates for sustained yield management of O&C timberlands, as required by federal law under the O&C Act, to protect and support jobs and local economies, county services, and healthy timberlands.

During its annual meeting, AOCC members were presented with an update from the Bureau of Land Management Oregon State Director Barry Bushue regarding O&C timberland management, timber sales, fire salvage, reforestation efforts, and some of the challenges facing the agency in 2024. One of

those challenges centered around filling key positions within the Department of Interior that have been vacated by retirements and employee movement. Roseburg BLM District Manager Heather Whitman was among several staff members in attendance and reported on activities within the local Roseburg District.

Christiana Woods, the new O&C State forester also reported on proposed activities in 2024 including volume and value estimates that could impact payments to O&C counties.

Next on the agenda was a report from AOCC’s Washington DC representative on activities and proposed legislation including the status of the Secure Rural Schools Program which expired on September 30. Freeman then introduced staff members from the congressional offices of Oregon US Representatives Lori Chavez DeRemer, Val Hoyle, and Cliff Bentz.

The guest speaker for the annual meeting was Travis Joseph, the executive director of The American Forest Resource Council. The meeting concluded with a detailed presentation from Dominic Carollo, the association’s general council, on the current litigation and the joint effort with AFRC to get the O&C

lawsuit, originally filed against the 2016 BLM Resource Management Plan, accepted, and will ultimately be ruled on by the US Supreme Court.

The 1937 O&C Act is widely regarded as the first congressional conservation act. It regulates the management of the federal timber resource. The O&C Act signaled an end to the cut-and-run policies in the early years of the 20th century. By requiring management under the principle of Sustained Yield, timber harvest cannot outpace the annual growth of the forest, resulting in a perpetual supply of timber while concurrently providing quality habitat for wildlife, watershed protection, and recreational opportunities for the public. Judge Leon’s decision not only reaffirms the principles and requirements of the O&C Act, but also provides the foundation to create new job opportunities throughout the entire economic sector. In addition, Sustained Yield management will provide much needed revenue to fund vital County services such as the Sheriff’s Office, 911 Communications, Senior Services, Veteran Services, Public Works infrastructure projects and public health programs. For more information on AOCC click here: http://www.oandc.org/.

NB Council again debates property leases

By DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

For a second time, the North Bend City Council held an emotional meeting to discuss the Urban Renewal Agency’s purchase of property downtown as well as actions taken after the purchase.

During a council work session, Councilor Susanna Noordhoff brought up the topic, saying she had concerns with how a downtown salon has been treated as well as how she has been treated herself.

“Several times in the past, the mayor has not let me finish a presentation and has moved along to give the floor to someone else,” Noordhoff said when told she had limited time to discuss the issue. “So, I would like as a point of order, may I please finish my presentation before I yield the floor. It’s very disconcerting to be interrupted and have to yield the floor.”

Noordhoff said she was concerned that City Administrator David Milliron had been representing the city when it came to leasing the buildings, saying he has treated a brewery that is planning to open differently than he has treated Salon Bella, a business that was already in place.

“My main point is, I’m glad we’re doing Urban Renewal things,” Noordhoff said. “It’s good to have things going on downtown.

My point is we passed a resolution in order to authorize the purchase of the Cicarelli property.

I went a listened to the executive session, and I didn’t see anything pertaining to the lease.

“Per state statute, anything dealing with land is to be done formally. Unless I’m missing something, I’m not aware we have authorized the executive director to do anything for us. In my opinion, and I’ve talked to attorneys about this, they all say, no the district has to deal with the purchase of property and lease.

Where have we authorized the ED to sign the documents.”

Noordhoff criticized the council for allowing Milliron, both in his role as city administrator and as executive director of the URA, to make decisions she feels the council should vote on.

“This is the most passive board I’ve ever been on,” she said.

“Can’t seem to regulate 24 chickens in a neighbor’s yard. Can’t seem to get the parks committee to meet.

Unless I’m missing something, where have we authorized the executive director to sign the leases?”

“I think everybody spoke last week. They were hearing Mr. Milliron. I reviewed that session, and I picked up a lot in the review. But I want you to think about this. You’re setting a precedent because you’re not having the lease come to you for

approval.”

Noordhoff read from both leases and pointed out the maintenance agreements in the leases between brewery and salon were different.

“Unless I’m misunderstanding, there’s more of a burden put on the beauty salon than there is the beer company,” she said. “What I don’t like is Mr. Milliron sent us an email summarizing the communications with Salon Bella, and he said, ‘Well, we would have told them what we were going to repair if they signed the lease.’

Well, it doesn’t square.

That’s another reason the agency signs the lease rather than the executive director. We need to have a look at it.”

Noordhoff then asked for a resolution to have the agency sign the lease, not the executive director.

“I think it’s fair to the community, I think it has less misunderstanding and it’s good policy. I think we need a policy,” she said.

Mayor Jessica Engelke stopped and asked Noordhoff what she was trying to say.

“I’m saying that’s dishonest,” the councilor said. “When I talked to other people in the community and they said are you crazy, no one would sign a lease saying they had

to fix everything, and we will fix things after you sign the lease. It’s asking someone to accept the responsibility of fixing all the elements in this space.”

City Attorney Mark Wolf was asked for his feedback. He said Noordhoff is part right and part wrong.

“The maintenance requirements are being reviewed by the salon’s attorney. We are in communication,” Wolf said. “We hope to have those addressed shortly.

The administrator and I worked on various options of this lease.

We asked for feedback.

We received some from North 40, we are waiting on the salon.”

Wolf said the URA’s decision to buy the property and lease it out does fit within its scope and it’s existing plans.

“That plan does include acquiring property in the area,” he said. “One consideration by this governing body is to review this old document, but the property acquisition is included in the original document. Not all action is necessary from the governing body.

Your executive director has some authority that he does not need to go to the governing body to take action. That’s not to say having a formalized process as Councilor Noordhoff has suggested is a bad idea. If you want to

have that discussion, let’s have it.”

Wolf said having the executive director prepare and sign leases has been the normal practice in North Bend, but the council could change that if needed.

“The URA has followed the laws, it’s found its authority in the plan and the executive director has briefed the board on the process,” he said.

“He has executed one lease and is looking to lease another. It kind of falls back to what does this board want.”

While the council seemed to listen to the discussion, most seemed satisfied with how things currently work.

“What I’m hearing is it is within the authority of the executive director to prepare a lease and have them signed. We knew of the lease, and we knew of the intention. The executive director is within his authority to work on the leases, period.” Councilor Jenny Jones said.

Councilor Pat Goll said he was actually offended by Noordhoff’s presentation.

“It’s pretty hard for me to sit here and get criticized by Noordhoof here about being passive.” Goll said.

“That really upsets me.

For her to put an agenda item on there about the leases and the next thing you know we’re discussing

about the parks committee.”

After the council spoke, Milliron defended his actions and explained what has happened.

“From a staff point, when I hear the words not square then I’m just a bold-faced liar,” he said. “That doesn’t sit well with me. It’s concerning when everything we’re working for is frontpage news in a very controversial way when there’s nothing controversial or underhanded about this project. The council speaks about being on the same page. It’s very hard to be on the same page when a member breaks rank and decides to object and become operational and then starts to use her personal email to conduct business.”

Milliron said both lease agreements have been worked out equally, but only one party has participated.

“There’s actually a timeline and the facts matter,” he said. “As members, I work with the city attorney because as a body Mark and I work very hard to try to maintain your fiduciary responsibilities and to stay away from misfeasance and malfeasance. Regarding the lease terms, the lease terms were discussed with the URA on two occasions. The Please see COUNCIL Page 5

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Horning, Stallard receive coaching honors Veterans honored with state, sectional awards

BY JOHN GUNTHER For The World

A pair of veteran South Coast coaches have received state and regional honors for their sports from the National Federation of State High School Associations.

North Bend baseball coach Brad Horning and Coquille girls basketball coach Marty Stallard both are now in the running for national honors after receiving both the Oregon and Section 8 awards from NFHS. A letter sent to each of the award winners from Dan Schuster, the director of educational services for NFHS, says “Honorees were selected based upon their coaching performance in the 2022-23 school year, community involvement, school involvement and philosophy of coaching.”

Both Horning and Stallard view the award as a career achievement, and each has many years coaching on the South Coast.

This spring will be Horning’s 24th season as head coach for the Bulldogs, and he touted improvements made over the years to Clyde Allen Field as a big reason for his program’s longstanding success. He is North Bend’s career wins leader with 314 victories.

“It’s pretty cool for North Bend baseball that we can be in a place where you can help to make kids better as baseball players,” he said.

Horning noted that Clyde Allen Field was acquired by

the school district from the city as part of a land swap just before he became head coach.

“That made it easier to get things going,” he said, referring to many changes including moving home plate, adding box seats, adding a batting cage, building new dugouts with team rooms and a number of other improvements.

“That makes Clyde Allen great,” he said.

Over the years, in addition to hosting the Bulldogs and local Babe Ruth and American Legion games, the stadium has been the site for numerous Babe Ruth state tournaments, a few American Legion state tournaments and a Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional.

In addition to coaching the Bulldogs, Horning also has coached the North Coos American Legion team for two decades.

“The thing with baseball is there’s the possibility of coaching a whole lot of summer baseball, which I’ve certainly done,” he said.

“Over the course of 20 years, that’s 600 summer league games, which helps with the continuity in the area.”

North Bend’s team has seen great success during his tenure as well, including numerous trips to the state playoffs and league titles. The team reached the Class 4A semifinals in 2008.

Horning got his start in coaching before becoming a teacher, joining former

Coquille girls basketball coach Marty Stallard, rear, is in the running for a national coach of the year award.

North Bend and North Coos teammate Jamie McCarty’s basketball staff in Stayton for two years before going back to school to get his master’s degree.

In addition to coaching baseball for the Bulldogs, he helped coach football for about a decade and spent a few years coaching basketball.

Currently he also helps coach the school’s cross country program.

While Horning has done almost all his coaching in North Bend, Stallard has had stops at several South Coast schools, also coaching a number of sports, though he is most noted for coaching girls

basketball.

Last winter, he coached Coquille’s girls to the Class 3A playoffs, where they were eliminated by the eventual state runners-up. This year the Red Devils are off to a 12-0 start entering Far West League play.

Like Horning, he views the honor as one of career achievement.

“It’s a tribute to all the kids I have had and all the people I have coached with,” Stallard said, adding that a lot of coaches aren’t blessed with the quality of talent he has had over the years.

“It’s an honor,” he said. “I have coached a lot of good kids. There are a lot of great

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coaches who have never won it.”

Stallard started coaching fresh out of high school in Powers, coaching the freshman boys basketball team when an injury delayed his own college career by a year when he graduated.

He also coached in Brookings and won a pair of state girls basketball titles in Myrtle Point, where he also had great success coaching the track and football programs.

He also coached the boys basketball team at Marshfield for a year before becoming head coach in Coquille.

All told, he has coached high school athletes for more than 40 years.

Red Devils, Vikings win titles at Bandon Dunes tourney Coquille’s girls and Siuslaw’s boys captured the titles in the annual Bandon Dunes Invitational basketball tournament last week.

The host Tigers made the championship game in both the boys and girls tourney, but came up short against their fellow South Coast squads.

Coquille’s girls improved their season record to 12-0 by edging the Tigers 38-35.

The Red Devils had reached the championship game by beating Siuslaw 56-5 and Myrtle Point 52-24.

They now charge into the Far West League season with a huge game at Sutherlin on Wednesday and also host South Umpqua on Friday.

Bandon beat Camas Valley 64-9 and North Douglas 5039 to reach the title game.

The Tigers suffered just their second loss, the other coming to Class 4A Philomath.

Bandon returns to Valley Coast Conference play with a game at Illinois Valley on Thursday and hosts Oakland on Saturday.

In the third-place game, North Douglas beat Myrtle Point 60-41. The teams are foes in the Skyline League and meet again Saturday in Drain. Myrtle Point, which beat Reedsport 57-15 in the opening round of the Bandon Dunes tournament opens league play at home Friday against Yoncalla. The Bobcats are 10-4 heading into the league season.

Reedsport lost to Brookings-Harbor 55-18 in the consolation final at the Bandon Dunes tournament after beating Siuslaw 33-20 in the consolation semifinals.

The Brave, now 5-5, are at Yoncalla on Tuesday and return to Valley Coast Conference play at Oakland on Thursday before hosting Waldport on Saturday.

Brookings-Harbor, 4-8 on the season, hosts Cascade Christian on Wednesday and Lakeview on Friday as the Far West League season kicks off.

In the boys portion of Bandon’s tournament, Siuslaw completed a perfect run by beating the host Tigers 58-51 on Friday night.

Siuslaw reached the final by topping Brookings-Harbor 70-35 and edging Gold Beach 51-50.

The Vikings, now 8-4, open Mountain Valley Conference play by hosting Elmira on Wednesday.

Bandon reached the final with an 82-35 win over Camas Valley and a 38-37 victory over Coquille. In the win over the Red Devils, the Tigers trailed by two late but got a hoop and then forced a turnover leading to a game-winning 3-pointer by Sean Ells.

Bandon, now 6-5, visits Illinois Valley on Thursday and hosts Oakland on Saturday in Valley Coast Conference play.

Gold Beach beat Coquille 44-30 in the third-place game at Bandon. The Panthers, who beat North Douglas 4839 in the opening round, are 6-5 heading into their return to Valley Coast Conference play at Waldport on Thursday. They host Illinois Valley on Saturday.

Coquille had edged Myrtle Point 58-57 in the opening round of the tournament.

The Red Devils are 3-7 heading into the Far West League openers at Sutherlin on Wednesday and at home against South Umpqua on Friday.

Myrtle Point lost all three games in Bandon, falling to Camas Valley 51-40 in the consolation semifinals and Brookings-Harbor 58-45 in the seventh-place game.

The Bobcats are 4-9 heading into Friday’s Skyline League opener against Yoncalla and Saturday’s game at North Douglas.

Brookings-Harbor is 3-7 heading into its Far West League openers against Cascade Christian and Lakeview.

SCTC HOLIDAY CLASSIC: Marshfield’s boys reached the championship game in the tournament at Stayton, falling to Baker 53-46.

The Pirates edged Class 5A Ridgeview 63-61 and Sky-Em League rival Cottage Grove 56-54 to reach the championship game.

Marshfield is 8-4 overall heading into a game Friday against Klamath Union. The

Bandon’s Colton Siewell drives to the basket against Coquille’s Isaac Felton.

Pirates face a yet-to-be determined foe in the Sky-Em/Skyline Crossover on Saturday at Cottage Grove. Marshfield opens the Sky-Em season Jan. 12 at North Bend.

Marshfield’s girls lost two of their three games in the tournament at Stayton.

The Pirates beat Heritage of Washington 57-50 in the opening round but lost to Class 5A Crater 54-32 in the semifinals and Stayton 41-17 in the third-place game.

The Pirates host Sutherlin on Friday before their game Saturday in the Sky-Em/Skyline Crossover at Phoenix.

NEWPORT INVITATIONAL: North Bend’s boys reached the championship game of Newport’s holiday event but fell to the host Cubs 56-41 on Friday night.

North Bend had beaten Colton 64-43 and Catlin Gabel 52-46 to reach the championship game.

The Bulldogs are 7-7 heading into the Sky-Em/Skyline Crossover Saturday at Cottage Grove.

North Bend’s girls lost to Taft 66-56 in the consolation

final of the Newport tournament.

The Bulldogs lost to Class 5A Caldera 47-36 in the first game and beat Newport 4128 in the consolation semifinals.

North Bend is at Phoenix on Friday before the crossover the next day, the Bulldogs’ final game before facing Marshfield to open league play on Jan. 12.

CLEMENS HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT: The Powers girls won the tournament hosted by Alsea and Eddyville, beating Skyline League rival Pacific 35-32 in the championship game.

The Cruisers beat Toledo 43-29 and Lost River 43-26 to reach the championship game, where they edged the Pirates to even the season series between the schools.

Pacific won an earlier nonleague match 44-35 and they meet in league play on Jan. 30.

Powers, now 9-3, opens Skyline League play Friday at Days Creek and hosts Riddle on Saturday.

Pacific beat Alsea 41-23

Photo by Tom Hutton

and Crosspoint Christian 4119 to reach the championship game.

The Pirates are 7-4 on the season heading into their Skyline League opener against North Douglas on Friday and visit Yoncalla on Saturday.

Pacific’s boys finished third in the event.

The Pirates topped Alsea 26-23 before falling to Crosspoint Christian 71-27 in the semifinals. In the thirdplace game, they beat Toledo 47-42. Huck Spence hit five 3-pointers and scored 18 points in the win.

“We went from playing awful to playing well,” coach Ben Stallard said.

Pacific, now 8-4, opens Skyline League play at home against North Douglas on Friday and is at Yoncalla on Saturday.

Powers dropped all three of its games in the tournament, losing to Toledo 73-34, Eddyville 49-38 and Alsea 33-29. The Cruisers are 3-9 heading into their league opener at Days Creek on Friday and host Riddle on Saturday.

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Boice endorses Donald Trump for president Charges

By COURT BOICE

State representative The Colorado Supreme Court decision to keep the former President off the ballot has vaulted my decision to fully support him for the 46th President of the United States.

This is a horrible, wrong at all levels and an unconstitutional decision.

We need leaders who are not afraid to fight for what’s right and put our communities and country first. What we need most right now are leaders who will protect our nation and the United States Constitution, defend the family, and stand for truth, common sense, and logic, even when doing so isn’t popular. We are in the midst of a cultural crisis, and our Oregon families and futures have never been at greater risk. Our children are being taught to disdain the very values that have always made Americans the freest, and our citizens living in the most prosperous nation on Earth.

Trump has proven to be a leader who has already demonstrated he’ll stand for freedom and defend our American values, even as he is viciously attacked for doing so. Despite the relentless trash thrown at him, The former president’s track record demonstrated his ability to get critical work completed for our country.

No, it is not likely Donald Trump will win Oregon, but with rising crime, dramatically increasing addictions, overdose deaths, staggering homelessness and quality of life for most plummeting - it does beg the question; When will the majority of Oregonians say enough is enough? Ask

yourself - any income range, any race, any political party, any personal belief: Can you name just one thing, just one positive example of a decision or one policy that President Biden has implemented that has made yours or your family’s life better?

In his first week, President Trump took action to protect American children in schools by rescinding Barack Obama’s dangerous bathroom policy that allowed boys to use girls’ bathrooms. In his first year, President Trump cut taxes and regulations to ease the burden on hard-working Americans.

President Trump has also been a consistent dependable ally of the courageous men and women in law enforcement, and he worked tirelessly to keep crime off our streets and our families out of harm’s way.

In his four years of service - Donald Trump kept us out of wars and in good peace around the world. He kept his 2016 campaign promise to stop Common Core academic standards and blocked efforts to nationalize the K-12 curriculum. He also took executive action to keep critical race theory out of the federal government, and he opposed left-wing educators with their radicalized propaganda.

He established the 1776 Commission, which published a report calling for a “renewed commitment to our country’s founding principles of liberty and equality and genuine appreciation for our country’s heroes as the only true path for us as a people to unify.” Under his presidency, moms were not forced to choose between their car fuel and family food.

HIs economic plans made everything more affordable.

He instituted policies that enabled the United States to achieve American energy independence for the first time in five decades.

The Trump administration took a bold stand on the border crisis, taking direct actions and follow through to secure the southern border while refusing to ignore threats posed by sex trafficking and the fentanyl crisis. That is the kind of committed leadership we need now more than ever.

In all these ways, President Trump is a warrior, both for American families and for the American Dream. I believe he will continue to be as the 47th President of the United States.

President Trump’s efforts and accomplishments, his efforts to renegotiate trade policies, and broker peace deals while encouraging Republicans to unite behind the presidential candidate.

Donald Trump has proven time and again that despite the unhinged and relentless attacks on him, he will never give up on fighting for the people he serves.

His unapologetic leadership and commitment to putting America first is exactly what we need to reverse course from the failed policies and corruption of the Joe Biden Administration.

I submit the focus for all Americans is that it’s not important if you like the former president or not - it is however critical in that if you agree with his policies and beliefs, then I ask you to support him citizens of Oregon

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be based upon a unanimous ruling by the jury. The Oregon Supreme Court later ruled the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court was retroactive. The

Council

two court rulings allowed anyone convicted without a unanimous verdict to request and receive a new trial.

Noakes asked for a second trial, which ended with the unanimous verdict.

Frasier prosecuted the case both times.

our city attorney. Mark and I reviewed everything, and From Page 3 Mark and I came back with new language about authorization to purchase was maintenance. We sent it back to North 40 and they signed predicated on the agreed it. upon lease terms. We would “I went back to Salon Bella, not have bought that building and I had an updated version if we did not have a tenant of the lease. They were not locked in. That’s why we interested in seeing it. So, bought the building in the what you have is not the first place.” updated version of the lease.

Milliron said the parts of After that second meeting the leases Noordhoff read with the salon, it was apparent were not the same because the one was an older version they wanted a month-tomonth through the end of that has changed for both March. I worked with Mark properties. and used the same exact “The councilor really language with North 40, and causes misinformation when she puts leases or versions or their response was ‘talk to our attorney.’ So, we didn’t have a leases rather than coming to signed lease, and without a professional staff. The facts signed lease, why would are salient,” he said. “The anyone be in there doing facts are there was one work.” version of the lease that was Milliron said he agreed to sent based on tax records of keep rent the exact same the square footage to begin discussion with North 40 and through March and after that, the URA would improve the Salon Bella. That was the property and sell it. starting conversation. I sat “It’s unfortunate we’re now down with Salon Bella, I at a point it’s lawyer to lawyer. communicated via phone There’s a lot of disinformation with North 40. They were out there now,” he said. “It both allowed to come back.

During that first meeting with undermines the good work that you all and the staff are Salon Bella, they raised doing. It’s unfortunate that legitimate concerns about square footage. We had staff we’re front-page news. We’re going to be working on some go over there and actually bylaws, and we’re going to measure it. The North 40 bring that back to you. Next brewery came back with questions after reviewing the year, we’re going to do some lease, Salon Bella came back training, not necessarily for the board but because the with nothing. I told them I had to review everything with public doesn’t understand.”

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Obituaries (Continued on Page 8) Robert Bruce Jenkins

Otto Vernon Epping-Fate

April 24, 1947 – October 15, 2023

October 27, 1929 – December 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert Bruce Jenkins Robert Bruce Jenkins, born on April 24, 1947, in Coos Bay, Oregon, to Olin and Vernelle Jenkins, passed away at the age of 76 on October 15, 2023, in Coos Bay. Bob, as he was affectionately known, had a life rich in experiences and dedicated to the service of his country and community. He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1965 and embarked on a journey that would shape his life in significant ways.

After attending Western Oregon University for a year, Bob chose to serve his nation in the United States Army, where he attended seaman school and dedicated three years of his life to serving in Vietnam.

Following his military service, he pursued higher education at the University of Oregon, ultimately earning a degree in Parks and Recreation.

Bob’s professional journey was just as varied and meaningful as his personal one. He spent several years working with the Beaverton Park District, but his true passion led him back to Coos Bay, where he became a skilled carpenter. Most notably, Bob devoted a significant portion of his career to Don Thompson Construction.

His dedication to his work was only surpassed by his love for his family. Bob was the beloved husband of Sue for 40 wonderful years, and he cherished every moment they shared together. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue and her children, Susan Rossi, Jennifer (Jeff) Bunnell, and Mark Rossi. His legacy extends to his grandchildren, Holly Burkett, Lindsey Guy, Karch Perkins, and Tyler Bunnell, as well as great grandchildren, Sophie Bunnell and Miles Guy. Bob is also survived by his brothers, Tom (Vicki) and Don (JoEll); sister in law, Bonnie; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Gene; and nephew, Steven.

Bob’s passion for life extended

Otto Vernon Epping-Fate, age 94, of North Bend, Oregon, passed away on December 8, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1929, in Vernonia, Oregon. Otto was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend.

Otto was known for his intelligence, honesty, and unwavering faith in Jesus. He was a caring and loyal individual who touched the lives of many. Otto had a passion for teaching and was always eager to share his knowledge with others.

In his early years, Otto served in the Army as a conscientious objector during the Korean War in 1950-1952. He proudly fulfilled his military duties, demonstrating his commitment and dedication to his country.

After his military service, Otto pursued a career as a ranch hand before joining the Army. He then worked in various fields, including well drilling, construction, and diesel mechanics. Otto graduated from OTI in Klamath Falls with a degree in diesel mechanics in 1964.

He worked as a diesel mechanic on heavy equipment in Coos Bay, Oregon, and later returned to Weyerhaeuser as a logger. Otto’s resilience and determination led him to pursue further education, and he became a skilled television and radio repairman.

Otto found solace and strength in his faith and was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He was a bible study teacher for Shutters Creek prison ministries for 16 years. He worshipped at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he found spiritual fulfillment. He was a great storyteller and told of his adventures to his children, grandchildren and anyone else who would listen.

In his free time, Otto enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and working in the orchard and clearing land. He had a special fondness for domesticating wild black and blue huckleberries, showcasing his connection to nature.

to his hobbies and interests, which included hunting, fishing, crabbing, and traveling in his motorhome with Sue to explore the great outdoors.

He loved watching sports, especially football and was a huge Raiders fan.

Bob was also a dedicated member of his community. He served as a board member of the Bay Area Sportsman Association for many years, tirelessly working on their annual banquets to support various local programs. Additionally, Bob lent his carpentry expertise to vital projects at Marshfield High School, including building Heritage Hall in the MHS Pirate Palace. At the time of his passing, he was actively contributing to the “Raise the Roof” project at the MHS Pete Susick Stadium. Bob was set to be inducted into the Marshfield High School Hall of Fame this November, an honor he was extremely proud to receive. He will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bob’s name to the Bay Area Sportsman Association (PO Box 1624, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420).

Your contributions will honor his memory and continue the support for the programs and community he held dear to his heart.

Richard H. “Dick” and Verna M. Lilienthal December 10, 1928 – November 16, 2023 and August 4, 1930 – December 10, 2023

Richard H. “Dick” Lilienthal passed away November 16, 2023 in Coos Bay, Oregon. He was born December 10, 1928 in Coos Bay. Dick spent his life on the ocean skippering the commercial fishing boat the “NEL RON DIC”. He enjoyed gardening and growing and propagating new varieties of Rhododendrons.

Verna M. Lilienthal passed away December 10, 2023 at her home in Coos Bay, Oregon. She was born August 4, 1930 in Coos Bay. Dick and Verna were married 75 years. They enjoyed picnicking at the beach with family and friends, camping and fishing the lakes and streams of Oregon.

They are survived by son, Rick Lilienthal of Coos Bay; daughters, Connie Kittrell and husband, David of Eugene and Lisa Peckham of Coos Bay; grandchildren, Jon, Jessica, Jamie, Russ, Craig, Aaron, and Christopher; and 14 great grandchildren.

A private memorial will be held with family.

Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens

Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

A funeral service to honor Otto’s life will be held on January 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 2175 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the SDA food pantry in memory of Otto Epping-Fate.

The Nelson’s Funeral Home in Coos Bay, Oregon, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Otto will be deeply missed by his wife, Juanita Epping-Fate; his children, Jeffrey Epping-Fate and wife, Leona, Valerie Tucker and husband, Melvin, Cynthia Martin and life partner, Jim Clinton, Gordon Epping-Fate and wife, Nada, and David Epping-Fate; his brothers, Donald Epping-Fate and wife, Carol, and Charles Arguijo; as well as his extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas F Epping-Fate; mother, Edith Epping-Fate; sister, Gertrude Currier; sister, Ruth Colvin; sister, Margaret Goodwater; and brother, Ervin Epping-Fate.

May his memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

Douglas Ray King Sr. May 15, 1941 – December 19, 2023

Douglas Ray King Sr. passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023 in Coos Bay, Oregon.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, January 12, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Harmony United Methodist Church in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Doug would want everyone to “come as you are”. The theme is “Levi’s and No Ties”.

Doug was born in Charleston, West Virginia on May 15, 1941 to William Orville King (AKA “KING”) and Anne Margaret “Margie” Ratliff.

Doug served in the Army before marrying Sharon Bowser on August 21, 1960. After marriage they moved to Oregon where they raised three children, Pamela King, Barbara King and Douglas King Jr. Doug’s legacy is long and far-reaching. In addition to his beloved wife and three children, he loved his three grandchildren, Tyler King, Tonya Witham and Leo Giesbers.

In lieu of flowers, please serve in memory of Doug, by donating your time or resources to a food bank or soup kitchen.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Abbey in Portland, OR. Please visit www. riverviewabbey.com for Doug’s full life sketch, photo tribute and online guest book.

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AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at Circle H Storage Facility at 1190 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off on Friday January 19, 2024 at 10:00 am.

Terms: Cash Only TENANT: UNIT: Princess Reagan #89 Jesse Spencer #133 Blake Wallace #152 Breawna Grissett #202 Darrell Post #220 Mitzi Hoppe #225 Mitzi Hoppe #270 Ginger Caraway #437 Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager 342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-7210 Published on January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380871) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JOHN GILBERT LATOURETTE, Decedent.

Case No.: 23PB10334 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that John R. Latourette has been appointed Personal Representative.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amber Gies, attorney for the Personal Representative, at Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amber Gies, Gies Law, LLC, 455 S 4th ST, Suite 1, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

Dated and first published this 26th day of December, 2023.

Published on December 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380874) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: MAVIS MARIE HEROLD, Decedent.

Case No.: 23PB10569 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Dana Herold has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

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

Dated and first published this 2nd day of January, 2024.

Published on January 2, 9 and 16, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:381303)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS POWERS RANCH COMPANY, an Oregon corporation, PLAINTIFF, v.

CAROLINE SMITH; NANCY LONGDON; UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF THE DIANA POWERS EVANS TRUST; UNKNOWN DEVISEES OF THE QUINCY M. POWERS TRUST; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF RUTH M. POWERS, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ALBERT H. POWERS; deceased; and ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, DEFENDANTS. Case No. 23CV48057 SUMMONS TO UNKNOWN PERSONS TO DEFENDANTS: All Other Persons or Parties Unknown Claiming any Right, Title, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in the Amended Complaint Herein IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Amended Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty (30) days after the first date of publication of this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. The object of the Amended Complaint and the demand for relief are: Plaintiff claims a right to ownership of real property in Coos County, State of Oregon, and more particularly described as follows: Parcel 1: Approximately 40 acres being Parcel No. 1464000 described as: the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE ¼) of Section Seven (7) Parcel 2: North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 9, Township 32 South, Range 12 West of Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, excepting and reserving from said property unto the county for road purposes a 60 foot in width right-of-way through said premises, the exact course thereof to be hereafter designated.

Parcel 3: An easement for ingress and egress, Recorded April 10, 1929, in Book 107, Page 455, Instrument No. 39339.

Parcel 4: Approximately 160 acres being Parcel No. 1316900

described as: The Northeast quarter of Section 32, Township 30 South, Range 12 West, Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon.

Plaintiff’s demand for relief is for a judgment as follows: (a) Declaring Plaintiff to be the owner of parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4 free of any claim, estate, title, or interest of Defendants or those claiming under Defendants, and quieting title in the real property in Plaintiff; (b) Enjoining Defendants and those claiming under Defendants from asserting any estate, title, or interest in the real property or any part thereof; (c) Awarding Plaintiff its reasonable costs and disbursements incurred herein; and (d) Granting such other relief as this Court may deem just and equitable.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: READ THESE CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer”. The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service in the Plaintiff’s attorney or, if the Plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the Plaintiff.

The motion or answer or replay must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee.

If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636.

DATED this 6th day of December, 2023.

LUVAAS COBB By: /s/Rowan Q. Bond Rowan Q. Bond, OSB No.226700 rbond@luvaascobb.com Varner Jay Johns III, OSB No. 790021 vjohns@luvaascobb.com 777 High Street, Ste. 300 Eugene, OR 97401 Telephone: 541-484-9292 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff First Publication Date: December 19, 2023 Published on: December 19, 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380301)

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Published on December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380875) ------------------------------------NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On JANUARY 16TH, 2024, 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: 564 South 6th Street, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.

The court case number is 22CV14001, where U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 is plaintiff, and THE ESTATE OF RICHARD P. STROH;; THE ESTATE OF LILITH NIX; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF LILITH NIX; DONNA R. NELSON; VICKIE J. SMITH; DIANE VELEY; DEBRA HAAKSMA; CHARLES STROH; GILBERT NEHMZOW III; TERRANCE NEHMZOW; MARLA DENTINO; RICHARD DENTINO; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF THOMAS STROH; CYNTHIA BOENING; OREGON AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE CORPORATION; OREGON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; WESTERN MERCANTILE AGENCY, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 564 SOUTH 6TH STREET, 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/ Published on December 12, 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:379798)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS Case No. 23DR11562 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE

BY PUBLICATION Kevin Kyle Glauner, Plaintiff/Petitioner v.

Holley Lee Randolph, Defendant/Respondent Date of First Publication: December 12, 2023 Kevin Kyle Glauner has filed a custody case asking the court to order full custody and parenting time.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically.

To “appear” you must file a legal Response, Answer or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion.

Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www.courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9.

If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503.684.3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800.452.7636, or go to www.oregonstatebar.org Date: 11/01/2023 /s/ Kevin Glauner 618 Railroad Ave, Apt 4 Myrtle Point, OR 97458 541-751-5961 Published on December 12, 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:379819) ------------------------------------The Coos Soil & Water Conservation District 2023 Annual Meeting When: January 25, 2023 at 5:00PM Where: 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon, OR 97411 & via Zoom Please RSVP no later than January 11th for Zoom link and dinner reservation by calling 541-396-6879 or email watershed_tech@ coosswcd.org Published on January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380868)

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of FRANKLIN A. YATES, Deceased.

Case No. 23PB10542 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.

DATED and first published this 19th day of December, 2023.

Charles L. Yates Personal Representative Published on December 19, 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380302)

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS Notice is hereby given that Jolayna Currie and Crystal Miller have been appointed co-personal representatives for the Estate of Freddy L. White, by the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Coos County Case File No. 23PB09929. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the personal representatives, at the office of the personal representatives’ attorney at 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401, within four months from the date of the first publication of this notice or their claims may be barred.

Date of the first publication of this notice is December 26th, 2023.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representatives, or the personal representatives’ attorney, Kirk H. Strohman, Jr., Strohman Ford, LLC, 1400 Executive Parkway, Suite 300, Eugene, OR 97401; Phone 541-3454312.

Published on December 26, 2023, January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380870)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: JONNA MAE RAMSEY, Decedent.

Case No.: 23PB10818 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Shari Denfeld and Cathy Ramsey has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred.

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

Dated and first published this 2nd day of January, 2024.

Published on January 2, 9

and 16, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:381302) ------------------------------------NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On FEBRUARY 12TH, 2024, 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: 2321 OAK STREET, NORTH BEND, OR 97459.

The court case number is 22CV22616, where REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING, LLC is plaintiff, and THE ESTATE OF BEVERLY J. MCDANIEL; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF BEVERLY J. MCDANIEL; DOUGLAS D. MCDANIEL; JENNIE M. POWELL; DAVID J. MCDANIEL; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2321 OAK STREET, NORTH BEND,OR 97459 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/ Published on January 2, 9, 16 and 22, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:381548)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS CASE NO. 23CV40559; THOMAS W. BECKER, Plaintiff v.

ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; HOLLY FOX, AKA DARLA FOX; ESTATE OF GEORGE BECKER; JANET BECKER DRAKE; AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT, Defendants.

To: ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OR DEVISEES OF ESTATE OF LUCI BECKER; HOLLY FOX, AKA DARLA FOX; ESTATE OF GEORGE BECKER; JANET BECKER DRAKE; AND ANY PERSONS OR PARTIES UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT: You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above-entitled case within 30 days from the date of service of this summons on you.

If you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for relief demanded in the

Complaint.

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S): READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically.

To “appear” you must file with the court a legal document called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication, December 19th, 2023, along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately.

If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636. The relief sought in the Complaint is a quiet title action regarding a portion of land described as follows: Lots 29 through 36, inclusive, Block 5, Smith’s First Addition to Bandon, Coos County, Oregon.

Published on December 19, 26, 2023 and January 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380307)

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OBITUARIES (Continued on Page 10) Julie Jacobson Turner

Marian Lois [Kruse] Gazeley

January 28, 1963 – November 2, 2023

March 16, 1932 to November 8, 2023

With broken hearts, it’s our sad duty to announce the death of Julie “Nae Nae” Turner Jacobson. It has taken a while for us to even summon the strength to attempt to write this.

We (Joe, Davey, and Brittany) will do our best to capture just how special she was to all that had the honor of knowing her, although every word seems to fall short.

Julie was born in Portland, Oregon to Rose (Olin) and Grant Turner on January 28, 1963. She joined her older brothers, Chris and Carl, with them moving to Coos Bay in the late 60s. Her youngest brother, Michael, was brought into the world soon after the move and the family settled in and made a house near Mingus Park their home. In the early 80s, Rose got a divorce and remarried to Tom Jacobson who gracefully assumed the role of father to her and her brothers.

She attended Madison grade school, Milner Crest, MJHS (where her future step father would give her first hack, of course), and Marshfield High School. She worked at the Red Lion, owned her own daycare, and finished her career at First Community Credit Union. She acquired many lifelong friends throughout her young life and was frequently the life of the party and people’s go-to friend. Her brother and best friend, Carl, was killed when she was 21. This tragedy shaped her and she worked to honor him for the rest of her life.

Julie had two kids, Davey in the fall of 1990 and Brittany in the spring of 1993, with her first husband, David Everett Beebe. Her kids were her entire life. She made sacrifice after sacrifice for her kids and she was not only an outstanding mom but she was also their best friend. She always made it apparent they could talk to her about anything, no matter the circumstance.

She also was considered a mom by countless kids over the course of 30 years, and her house was a place of acceptance, safety, and belonging for so many.

Julie met her match and love of her life, Joe Jacobson, at an early age but it wasn’t until the year 2000 that they got reconnected and fell in love. They got married in November of 2001, with Davey as the best man and Brittany as the maid of honor. Their love was infectious and electric. People often commented about how their love was unlike anything they had ever seen.

She frequently relayed to her kids, “It is so much fun being married to my best friend.” Their kids remember fondly waking up in the morning and hearing them banter back and forth and laugh uncontrollably together throughout their entire relationship. Julie wasn’t going to let just anyone into her and her kid’s lives but when she picked Joe, it felt right because it was.

There are no words to fully encapsulate the person, mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend she was.

Every single person that knew her, or even met her, was captivated by her

Marian Gazeley passed away peacefully, with family attending, on November 8, 2023 after a lengthy struggle with pancreatic cancer. She was 91.

Marian was born in Coos Bay, Oregon to George and Emily Kruse. She lived in Coos Bay until 1950, when she graduated from Marshfield High School. She then attended Southern Oregon State College in Ashland for one year before transferring to San Jose State University, where she graduated in 1954. In December of that year she married Ralph Gazeley. Marian taught elementary school from 1954 to 1957 in California before she and Ralph moved back to Oregon. With help from family, they saved and built their first house in Coos Bay. In 1973 the couple built and moved to their second house in Coos Bay. From 1961 to 1972 Marian was a stay-at-home mother to her three boys. Later she taught kindergarten at Bunker Hill School until she retired.

Marian especially loved working with young children. She was a roommother while her children were in elementary school, and a Cub Scout den mother.

Marian loved to travel with family.

She took numerous trips with her aunt, sister, niece and cousin. She and Ralph took their first trip to Europe in 1985. They went on many cruises and more trips to Europe.

One favorite mode of vacationing was on canal barges in England. Marian and her family were members of the Coos Bay Yacht Club for many years while her boys were at home, where she loved to sailing their Hobie Cat 16 catamaran and Venture 26. She greatly enjoyed hosting international students. She made special connections with two students from Denmark and another from Mexico, and attended the weddings of all three in their home countries.

Marian and Ralph retired in 1989 and built a vacation cabin in Bend, Oregon. They liked Bend so much they decided to live there full-time and built a second house on Awbry Butte. During their time there they enjoyed helping their sons start up Cascade Lakes Brewing Company. In 2001, after the boys sold the business, Marian and Ralph moved to Corvallis where they built their 5th and final house.

For over half a century Marian was active in P.E.O., and was honored with a scholarship in her name. Marian became a member of the Episcopal Church in 1960 and was active in

infectious warmth, sense of humor, and unconditional compassion. People flocked to her and she was a bright spot in so many people’s lives. She made the most monotonous parts of life entertaining and memorable.

She had a strong belief in God and always strived to lead by love as an example. She wore her heart on her sleeve and always made it known how much she cared for those around her.

Julie encountered many struggles throughout her life, both seen and unseen; even so, she always found humor in every situation and was truly happy. She would cry with you, laugh with you, sit with you in your sadness, celebrate with you, listen to you, and most importantly show up for you.

She knew how hard life could be and dedicated her life to being a lifeline for others. Just by being her, she changed people’s lives.

She is preceded in death by her brother, Carl Turner and stepdad, Tom Jacobson “Duddy”. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jacobson; kids, Davey and Brittany Beebe; mom, Rose Jacobson; brothers, Chris Turner and Michael (Rose); former sister-inlaw, Carol Beebe-Phillips (Clifford); nephews, Charlie, Everett; nieces, Megan and Devni Turner; step siblings, John (Becky) Jacobson, Kerri (Bryan) Moe, and Eric Jacobson; nephew, Michael (Kaitlyn) and great-nephew, Ezekiel Turner; nephews, Zane and Jackson Jacobson; nieces, Kama, Kadi, and Brady Moe; former sister-in-law, Glenda Lanza (Mike); pets, Ezra and Seneca and countless close friends that are too many to name.

We ask that you join us at the Red Lion, the afternoon of January 27, 2023, for her Celebration of Life. There will be time to share stories, so please think of some you might want to share.

Even if you can’t attend or can’t/don’t want to talk at the event, feel free to write your story down so that it can be shared amongst others. Reach out to Joe, Davey, or Brittany or follow the Facebook event page for more details.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

the church ever after. In addition to travel and gardening, one of Marian’s favorite hobbies was genealogy, which she enjoyed for some 60 years.

She made several trips to Salt Lake City to visit the Mormon Archives before turning to internet research.

She discovered countless ancestors and built an impressive library of information. On one vacation she and Ralph visited some of his cousins in England. Marian was very proud of her Kruse family heritage, especially her grandfather, master shipbuilder John Kruse, who emigrated from Denmark in the 1850s.

Marian was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Gazeley; her sister, Dorothy Irvin; her brother, John Kruse; and daughter-in-law, Kristine Gazeley. She is survived by her three sons, William, David (Danielle) and Steven (Maggie) Gazeley; and grandchildren, Piper (Mark) Geniza, Trevor (Skye) Ihne Gazeley, Guy and Elizabeth Gazeley, and Portia and Chanelle Woods.

More than anything, Marian treasured family and friends, which included anyone who would share a smile with her. Her house was always open and she was fond of visitors.

She loved to laugh and tell stories.

She was happiest when she was busy, whether it was taking care of her family, working as a teacher, enjoying retirement with her husband and friends, or getting ready for a P.E.O. meeting.

Friends and family are invited to her memorial service on Saturday, January 20, 2023 at 10 am, at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 NW 35th Street, Corvallis, Oregon. A reception at the church parish hall will follow.

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Workshop offered for landowners to learn how to manage soil for crops and pastures The Oregon State University Extension Service and Umpqua Soil Water Conservation District are excited to offer Soil Management 101 on January 20.

The Soil Management 101 workshop will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Winchester Bay

Community Center, in Winchester Bay. During this workshop, participants will learn about soil management for increased crop production, livestock management, and soil conservation. Participants will learn about taking and interpreting soil samples, and the ser-

vices that are available from the Soil Water Conservation Service.

This workshop will cover some of the differences in soil management in coastal regions, and what it means to have coastal soils for the production of crops, livestock, and conservation.

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shop will cost $10 to Accommodation attend. Registration is requests related to a required by January 15. disability should be Carpooling to the work- made by January 15 to shop is encouraged, as parking may be limited.

To register for the Soil Management 101 workshop, visit https:// beav.es/iHt or call OSU Extension in Douglas County at 541-672-4461.

Logan Bennett at 541236-3015 or logan. bennett@oregonstate. edu.

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Deputies locate explosives, narcotics, firearms On December 22 at 9 a.m., Sgt. Adam Slater was conducting an investigation on a property located on West Beaverhill Road near Hemlock Lane. The investigation resulted in an unrelated arrest.

During this investigation, Slater developed information that a minor child on the property was being subject to neglect and criminal mistreatment. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant for the property was secured.

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During the search, several items were located, including multiple explosive devices, narcotics, firearms, body armor, and ammunition. A young child at the location was also found and removed from the home by DHS. Ryan W. Woolman (37) and Megan N. Woolman (26) were arrested on several charges. Ryan was charged with possession of a destructive device, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of body armor, criminal mistreatment I, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Megan was charged with possession of a destructive device, criminal mistreatment I, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Both subjects were transported to the Coos County Jail, where they Police Bomb Squad was bomb squad responded were booked and are and disposed of the contacted about the currently in custody.

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OBITUARIES Stephen Henry Miller August 3, 1944 – November 30, 2023

Stephen Henry Miller, of Reedsport, Oregon, passed away in his home on November 30, 2023, following a stroke in May. Stephen was born August 3, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN to Chestine “Chet” and Ola Miller. He grew up in Indianapolis, then went on to attend college at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, and University of Toledo College of Law in Toledo, OH. Stephen and Kathleen Miller were married on December 30, 2001, in Portland, Oregon. Kathleen then moved to Reedsport, where Stephen had his own law practice and was serving as Justice of the Peace for Douglas County (1993 to 2018).

Stephen enjoyed fishing, hunting, bicycling, ping pong, pickleball, golf, music, and travelling. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to engage with complete strangers, and his calls to family and friends on their special days.

Stephen was a member of the Oregon State Bar (1969-2023) and served on its Professional Ethics Committee, Disciplinary Board, and various Sections and Committees.

He also served as Deputy District Attorney, Douglas County; City Attorney, City of Reedsport; Pro tem Municipal Court Judge, City of Florence; Hearings Officer, Winchester Dam Hydro Project; Southwestern Oregon Community College Board; and the KLCC Advisory Commission.

Stephen served the community in many ways, and was involved with many activities, including the Dean Creek Elk Steering Committee, Gardiner Reedsport Winchester Bay S.T.E.P., Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation, Oregon Coast Anglers, Reedsport Main Street Program, Rotary Club of Reedsport and its Foundation, and the United Presbyterian Church.

He was also involved with the S.T.E.P. State Advisory Committee.

Stephen is survived by his former wife, Lynn of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Anne and grandson, Montgomery

of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Miechel and granddaughter, Kennedy of Hillsboro, OR; son, Brian and wife, Sherry of Port Orchard, WA; and daughter, Constance and husband, Johannes, granddaughter, Zalie and grandson, Demetri of Olympia, WA. His wife, Kathleen of Reedsport, OR; stepson, Kris Quinby and wife, Jaelene, step-grandson, Jonathan, step-granddaughters, Eliana and Kaitlyn of Portland, OR; and stepson, Kerry Quinby and wife, Katie, stepgranddaughters, Lilith, Kylee, Alanna, and step-grandson, Ayden. Brother, Donald Miller and wife, Wanda, of Greenfield, IN; and sister, Cassandra Brody of Venice, FL. Stephen is preceded in death by his father and mother, Chet and Ola Miller.

A Celebration of Life open house will be held January 13, 2024, 1-3 pm (prayer at 1:30 pm) at the Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave., Reedsport, OR 97467.

Memorials are suggested to the Reedsport Rotary Foundation, Inc., PO Box 91, Reedsport, OR, 97467, to be used for scholarships.

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