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Former Marshfield standout wrestler Wittlake injured in accident

BY JOHN GUNTHER For The World

Marshfield wrestling great Travis Wittlake Jr. is facing a long recovery after a freak accident left him with several fractures last weekend.

Wittlake was working underneath his truck on Jan. 7 when a jack the vehicle was resting on gave way, crushing him beneath the vehicle.

Wittlake suffered a compound fracture in his leg, multiple other breaks and compression fractures in his lumbar vertebrae.

He was airlifted from the South Coast to Salem for emergency treatment. The injuries were not life-threatening, but he will face a long road to recovery.

“We are grateful for the care that Travis has

received so far and will be here to support him during his recovery,” Oregon State coach Chris Pendleton said on social media. “On behalf of Travis, his family and our athletic department, we appreciate the support and well wishes from Beaver Nation and the wrestling community.

We wish Travis a speedy recovery.”

Wittlake’s father, Travis Wittlake Sr., said doctors have suggested a recovery time of nine months to a year if all goes well, with lots of therapy.

He said the family has been humbled by the community support, including a GoFundMe account started for Wittlake.

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A surprise farewell for Slater A room full of friends, family and colleagues came out to surprise longtime community leader Timm Slater with a retirement party at the Mill Casino on Thursday, Jan. 11. Slater was commended by more than a dozen speakers at the event for his leadership abilities and his commitment to the local community.

Slater has a long history in public service with the City of North Bend and as the executive director of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

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North Bend, Marshfield announce new competition

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS The World

The Civil War between North Bend High School and Marshfield High School grew a little more intense last week when North Bend Principal Chris Pendleton announced a new contest between the two schools.

The long-time rivals will have a new contest to compete for every year after Pendleton and Marshfield Principal Eli Ashton announced that starting in 2024, one school each year will receive a Battle of the Bay trophy.

During halftime of the boys basketball game between the two schools at North Bend High School last week, Pendleton explained that a new trophy will be awarded at the end of the year based on results of athletic and academic competitions throughout the year.

In addition to competition in sports, the two schools will compete in things like Battle of the Books, the Knowledge Bowl and choir and band competitions.

Points will be awarded for different levels of success in

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“People are amazing,” he said. “Now the second time they have come together to help our family. We are so thankful.

“I don’t know how we can let everyone know how thankful we are.”

The first time the community rallied around the family was when Wittlake’s father was going through treatment for a rare cancer in 2015.

A GoFundMe account started by another coach helped the family get through that emergency and another one has been started by Jenny Forbes to help with Wittlake’s medical bills.

That fundraiser already has exceeded the goal of $100,000, with

Friday, January 26, 2024 more than 980 people making donations so far.

Information is available at gofundme.com/f/travis-wittlake-jr-emergency-medical-fund.

Wittlake echoed his father’s comments about support from the community.

“I’m super grateful for their unbelievable support, selflessness and dedication to making me feel loved by the community,” he said. “Their will to give and help me has been unmatched and I appreciate everyone so much.”

Wittlake grew up in Myrtle Point winning several national triple crown awards as a youth grappler before wrestling at Marshfield, where he won four state titles.

Wittlake transferred

to Oregon State as a graduate transfer this year after spending the rest of his career at Oklahoma State University, where he was twice named an All-American and also was honored for academics by the Big 12 multiple times. He has degrees in university studies and coaching and sports science from Oklahoma State.

On the Friday before the accident, he was in the Beavers’ lineup against top-ranked Penn State, losing by technical fall at 174 pounds to Carter Starocci. Wittlake was ranked seventh in the country, while Starocci was ranked No. 1.

The Nittany Lions won all but one bout in the match, which was contested in front of a Gill Coliseum record crowd of 8,540.

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FRONT PAGE: Marshfield's Travis Wittlake, right, ties up with Sprague's Landon Davis in the 170-pound weight class during the 2017 Coast Classic at North Bend High School.

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TOP: Travis Wittlake signs autographs and visits with young students after the championship matches at the Big 12 tournament.

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school claiming the Battle of the Bay trophy each year.

After the fall sports season, North Bend

held the lead in the Battle of the Bay competition, but Marshfield closed the gap last week by winning both the boys and girls basketball games.

Photos courtesy of Andrew Brainard

FRONT PAGE: Marshfield High School Principal Eli Ashton and North Bend High School Principal Chris Pendleton are all smiles as they announce the new Battle of the Bay competition.

LEFT: Marshfield High School Athletic Director Greg Mulkey holds a conversation with game announcers during the Marshfield vs. North Bend basketball game.

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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards $52,000 to five nonprofits in Coos County The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded five nonprofits in Coos County a total of $52,000. Eighty-three nonprofit organizations in southwestern Oregon from Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties were awarded a total of $817,330 in the most recent round of the Foundation’s semi-annual giving.

Name of the recipients are: - Boys & Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon: $10,000 to provide scholarships for 100 members to participate

in positive youth programming.

- Coos Bay Coast League: $7,500 to assist with building two community baseball fields in Coos Bay. - Coquille Valley Hospital District: $12,000 to support hiring licensed staff for a new primary care medical facility in Myrtle Point.

- Oregon Coast Community Action: $15,000 to support operational expenses for South Coast Food Share.

The mission of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation is to offer assistance in youth education, strengthen youth and family, pro-

vide for positive youth development, and add to the quality of life for people in southwestern Oregon. Increasing emphasis upon basic needs and feeding hungry people has been part of the CCUIF mission in recent years. Awards are made semi-annually in January and June.

The Cow Creek Umpqua Tribe of Indians has a long tradition of giving back to communities where the Tribe lives and works. Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards are made separately from and in addition to regular philanthropic decisions made by the Cow Creek Tribal Board.

Bixler joins city of North Bend Aaron Bixler was recently introduced as the city of North Bend's new parks and facilities manager.

He brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic background to the community. Here's a little about him:

Death Notices Find more Obituaries on pages 7, 9 & 14

Harry R. Munson, dies on December 1, 2023. Arrangements by Crown Cremation Services, Hillsboro, Oregon.

Jerry R. Hartzell, 80, of Brookings died December 24, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service -Bay Area, Coos Bay. 541-269-2851. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Rose Ellen Potter, 84, of North Bend & Coos Bay, passed away December 27, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

Gifford Dale Barnes, 92, of Port Orford, passed away on December 28, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

Michael L. Leaton, 64, of Myrtle Point formerly of Coos Bay died December 28, 203 in Myrtle Point. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel.

541-267-3131. View the obituary at www.coosbayareafunerals.com.

Howard “Goose” Keller, age 86 of Coos Bay, passed away December 28, 2023, at Coos Bay. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary 541 267-4216. Gifford Dale Barnes, 92, of Port Orford, passed away on December 28, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

JoAnn L. Billings, age 88, of Coos Bay passed away December 31, 2023, at Coos Bay. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 541 267-4216.

David G. Gould, 81, of North Bend, passed away on January 1, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Patricia A. Youngman, 78, of Coos Bay died January 2, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Janice "Jan" E. Tonole, 84, of North Bend, passed away on January 2, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

Background: Bixler hails from a small town in the Midwest and has proudly served as a combat veteran in the US Army.

He has over 30 years of experience in government roles.

Judy D. Paragas, age 70, of Myrtle Point passed away January 3, 2024, at Coos Bay. Burial arrangements under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary 541 267-4216.

Patricia "Pat" Ann Lee, age 75, of Coos Bay passed away January 4, 2024 at Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-267-3131.

Edna May Brooks, age 74, of Coos Bay, passed away on January 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

Hobbies: When he's not managing parks and facilities, Aaron loves scuba diving, fishing, hunting, and exploring new places and cuisines.

Vision for North Bend: Aaron looks forward to building a new work family, forging friendships, and immersing himself in the community. He's excited to contribute to the growth and development of our parks and facilities.

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Madeleine Anne Fortinberry Jones, 94, of Coos Bay died January 6, 2024 in Coos Bay. A memorial service will be announced and held in May under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131.www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Kenneth L. Bastendorff, 78, of Coos Bay died January 10, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131.www.coosbayareafunerals.com Michael P. Shook, age 66, of Coos Bay, died January 11, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. www.coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-267-3131.

Raymond L. Reynolds, 66, of Coos Bay died January 13, 2024 in Broadbent. Cremation have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay with inurnment in the family plot in Manton, CA under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com Mary Fern Bess, 89, of North Bend, passed away January 14, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com Mariam Robertson, 52, of North Bend, passed away on January 14, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com, 541-756-0440.

Elaine M. Owens, 95, of Coos Bay died January 16, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced and held at a later date under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131.www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Odyssey 2024 Challenge Through April 15th Contact: Frances Smith, President of CCFoPH, 541-297-0841 The Coos Odyssey 2024 challenge starts January 1st and goes through April 15th. The Coos County Friends of Public Health is hosting this fundraising event, and registration is now open at www.ccfoph.org.

It’s a fun way to achieve fitness goals in the New Year. Participants “race” around Coos County, and track their actual exercise activities on the virtual route of 229 miles. Miles can be counted for many types of activities, e.g., walking, biking, running, swimming, pickleball, bowling, and dance.

Joining a team with friends, family or colleagues can help with motivation to maintain daily exercise and finish the course. Cost to participate is $25 (plus a $2.50 signup fee), and the proceeds will help Coos County families in need through the Nurses’ Purse fund at Coos Health and Wellness. The sponsors supporting this fundraising event are Banner Bank, First Community Credit Union, NW Natural, Bigfoot Beverages, Advanced Health, 7 Devils Brewing Co., Wild Coast Running Co., Blue Ridge Strategies, Eva and Steven Shimotakahara, South Coast Striders, and the Coos History Museum.

------------------------------A Kid’s Indoor Snowball Fight 4 pm, January 26th North Bend Public Library The North Bend Public Library is hosting a Kid's Indoor "Snowball" Fight.

Children will have the opportunity to perfect their aim with “snowball” target practice and games followed by an epic "snowball" fight using our snowball pom poms.

Hot chocolate and snacks will be served after the activities. It’s going to be SNOW much fun! Friday, January 26 at 4:00 PM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library.

This event is for families with children. For more information, visit www. northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

------------------------------Gardening for the Bees (and the Birds) 11-12 pm, January 27th South Slough Reserve New! Speaker Series: Gardening for the Bees (and the Birds). January 27 (11:00 a.m. to Noon) Join Xerces Society Ambassador, David Kollen, for an informative presentation and discussion about the decline of critical insect species and landscaping ideas to help restore critical habitat.

(Free) ------------------------------My, What a Circus or Keep Your Big Hands off my Bigfoot 2 pm & 7 pm, January 28th, 6:30 pm, January 29th, 7 pm, January 30th Sawdust Theatre 56th Sawdust Theatre Season presents: "My, What A Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot”.

PLAY AUDITION DATES: SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH AT 2:00PM, MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH AT 6:30PM. OLIO AUDITION DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30TH AT 7:00PM. KICK-OFF PARTY: SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th AT 7PM. The Kick-off Party is the perfect time to come by, enjoy some food, and get to know the Theatre and the Volunteers. And, hopefully you will become one of our Volunteers. So please come on out and support the Theatre and let’s get this season up and running, and everyone have

some FUN. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED BUT UNABLE TO ATTEND AUDITIONS OR INTERESTED IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS, OR WANT MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 541-3964563 or 360-970-8171 ------------------------------Coos Students art exhibit for the 2024 King Holiday Through January 29th Pony Village Mall Come see original artwork of Coos County students inspired by Dr Martin Luther King’s legacy of peace and non-violence. The exhibit is only displayed at the Pony Village Mall from January 13 through January 29th.

To celebrate Dr. King, Jr’s Birthday this year, the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County (HRACC) is following suit with the 2024 National theme set by the King Center: “IT STARTS WITH ME: SHIFTING THE CULTURAL CLIMATE THROUGH THE STUDY & PRACTICE OF KINGIAN NONVIOLENCE”. We invite all students in Southern Oregon to participate. The annual student art exhibit is free at the Pony Village Mall hallway. From the King Center: “The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate and honor the life, legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…. The pioneering work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated that Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™) is the sustainable solution to injustice and violence in our world, ultimately leading to the creation of the Beloved Community, where injustice ceases and love prevails.”* 2024 KING Holiday Student Art Exhibit Saturday, January 13 through Sunday, January 29th. Pony Village Mall, Monday - Friday: 10 am to 8 pm; Sat. 10 am - 6 pm; Sun: 11 am to 6pm. Sponsored by the Human Rights Advocates of Coos County For more information: Bittin Duggan Call/text 541-260-4139 HumanRightsAdvocatesCC@ gmail.com PO Box 1501, Coos Bay, OR 97420 HRACC is keeping this National Holiday Observance simple and only focusing on Coos County students' artwork inspired by Dr. King. The Lilah Bidwell Human Dignity Award will be presented to a deserving community member at a later date. Dr. King and other inspiring social justice legacies will be highlighted during Black History Month. Keep an eye out for HRACC’s partnerships with the Southwestern Community College and other human rights advocates. Contact us to get involved to be the change for dignity, peace and justice!

------------------------------Nature Journaling on Saturday Mornings 10-12 pm, February 3rd & 17th John Topits Park (Hull St. entrance) 10-12 pm, Feb. 10th & 24th Mingus Park Gazebo & Stage Nature Journaling on Saturday Mornings (10 am to Noon) January 6 & 20: Mingus Park Gazebo & Stage, Jan. 13 & 27: South Slough Visitor Center, Feb. 3 & 17: John Topits Park (Hull st. entrance), Feb. 10 & 24: Mingus Park Gazebo & Stage Join us in nature journaling-based activities focused on local ecosystems, watersheds, and nature exploration! This is an extremely effective and engaging way to build observation skills, curiosity, and creative thinking.

Led by AmeriCorps member, Ashtin Bowden, who delivers the Estuary Explorers after-school program in Coos Bay and North Bend. Bring a journal or make one with us. Slough Reserve

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------------------------------Introduction to Crabbing 10-11:30 am, Feb. 21st South Slough Reserve Introduction to Crabbing January 13 (11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.), January 24 (10:00 to 11:30 a.m.), February 21 (10:00 to 11:30 a.m.) Come learn about the amazing life cycle of crabs, their importance to the local economy and the various techniques for capturing this delectable Crustacean. Dress for the weather and meet at the Charleston Visitors Center.

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by February 9 North Bend Public Library The North Bend Public Library is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in our community.

Anyone who would like to participate can pick up a card-making kit from the library, make a card (or more than one), and then bring it back to the library by February 9. All cards collected will be distributed at a local Senior Center. Participants are also welcome to use their own supplies to make extra cards. Card Making Kits are available starting Thursday, February 1 while supplies last. Cards must be returned to the library by Friday, February 9.

------------------------------Stories behind the Names: South Coast Geography Through February Coos History Museum Our ever-popular Winter Class is back in 2024! After a one-year hiatus, The Coos History Museum will be hosting its winter class. This 8-week lecture series “Stories behind the Names: South Coast Geography”, will take place every Monday evening at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm from January 8th-February 26, 2024. Join Steve Greif on Monday evenings at the Coos History Museum for a deep dive into the interesting origins of local place names in Coos County. The course will offer a look at local history centered on geographic themes and the stories behind local place names.

About our presenter: Steve Greif is a retired North Bend High School teacher that has written a history of North Bend High as well as a two-volume U.S. History text for students.

He is a volunteer at the Coos History Museum and is extremely knowledgeable on local history topics. This program will be hosted inperson at the Coos History Museum with an admission price of $75 for CHM Members and $80 for the general public. This price covers the entire course of eight sessions. All proceeds support the Coos History Museum’s Annual Fund.

Pre-registration is required as space is limited for this popular program.

Reservations can be made by phone at 541756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an

Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org or email info@cooshistory.org.

------------------------------Lego Building Program 12-1:30 pm, Feb. 3rd & March 2nd Coos Bay Public Library Looking for a rainy-day activity? This winter, the Coos Bay Public Library will offer a series of building programs using Lego® building blocks. The program will be offered the first Saturday of every month (January 6, February 3, and March 2) from 12:00pm until 1:30pm.

Participants will use the library’s brick collection to create. All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult.

For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or visit the library’s website at https:// www.coosbaylibrary.org/.

------------------------------Cupcake Wars 4 pm, February 7th North Bend Public Library A cupcake decorating contest for teens ages 13-18 will be held at the North Bend Public Library.

Teens can choose to decorate their cupcake in either a Valentine's Day or Anti-Valentine's Day theme. One cupcake from each category will be selected by the group to go head-to-head on the Library's Facebook page.

The creator of the cupcake with the most votes on Facebook will win a prize.

All cupcakes, decorating supplies, and snacks will be provided. No registration is required. Cupcake Wars will be held on Wednesday, February 7 at 4:00 PM. This event will be held in the Meeting Room at the North Bend Public Library. The program is for teens ages 13-18, and no registration is required. CONTACT For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

------------------------------Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2:20 pm, February 8th, March 14th & April 18th Coos Bay Public Library The Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group has moved its monthly meeting to the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. The support group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 and is sponsored

by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336. Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources. org ------------------------------Gold & Silver Falls Hikes 10-3:30 pm, Feb. 10th South Slough Reserve Gold & Silver Falls Hikes February 10 (10 a.m. -3:30 p.m.) Discover Hidden gems in the dense emerald forests of southwest Oregon, Golden and Silver Falls are transformed by the winter rains into raging giants. During the 3 mile, moderately strenuous, hike we will explore the

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------------------------------Guided Nature Hike 2-4 pm, February 24th South Slough Reserve Guided Nature Hike February 24 (2-4 p.m.)

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------------------------------Birding at Millicoma Marsh Trail 10-12pm, February 28th South Slough Reserve Birding at Millicoma Marsh Trail January 17 & February 28 (10-12:00 p.m.) Come enjoy great views of the bay and one of the best birding spots in Coos County.

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Meet in the parking lot directly behind Millicoma Intermediate School on 4th Ave. [Max - 15 participants] FREE ------------------------------Pigs on the Wing: A Pink Floyd Retrospective 7 pm, April 26th Egyptian Theatre Pigs on the Wing’s 20232024 tour, “A Pink Floyd Retrospective”, will feature a meticulously curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t-miss event for any Pink Floyd fan! From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show, to full album productions and performing for thousands of fans each year, Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music.

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-11:30 a.m.) Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife.

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------------------------------Tyler Spencer's Didgeridoo Experience 5 p.m., February 14 North Bend Public Library Attendees will learn about Australian music and didgeridoos while moving and grooving to funky didgeridoo rhythms, percussive beats, and storytelling! Tyler Spencer is a master didgeridoo player and crafter. He is based out of Newport and has been performing, teaching, and making didgeridoos for over 20 years. For more information, visit www. northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

------------------------------Clamming Workshop 10-12 pm, February 17th South Slough Reserve Clamming Workshop February 17 (10:00 a.m. to Noon) This family-friendly workshop will focus on the invasive Purple Varnish Clam. Knowledgeable instructors will teach you proper digging techniques and, being quite tasty, how to use them in a variety of clam based recipes. Pre-registration is required, and everyone age 12 and older will need to purchase an Oregon shellfish license online or at a sales agent: (Walmart or ODFW office, etc.) in advance of the class. Meet at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office in Charleston. [Max - 20] Free but registration is required.

------------------------------Brownies and Board Games 4 p.m., February 21 North Bend Library Attention teens, do you enjoy board games and have the occasional sweet tooth? The North Bend Public Library is hosting a Brownies and Board Games event for ages 13-18. Cure your sugar craving and play some of your favorite games! All games and refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www. northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

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Bette Noreen Kelley October 30, 1924 – November 29, 2023

Our beloved Bette passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2023 at the age of 99.

Bette was born on October 30, 1924 in Coos Bay (then Marshfield). She was the only child of William and Shirley Anderson.

Bette grew up with her parents in the home of her grandfather on the north side of Telegraph Hill with a nice view of the bay and the ships in port. She graduated from Marshfield High School in 1942. After graduation Bette moved with her parents to San Francisco for her father‘s employment as a longshoreman. Bette loved being in San Francisco during the World War II years. She worked as a secretary and since her position was considered “vital to the war effort” she was locked in to that position for the duration of the war. Bette thoroughly enjoyed the city life of San Francisco. After the war ended Bette married her high school sweetheart, William “Bud” Hagge, after he was honorably discharged from serving in the Navy. Bette and Bud lived in Eugene and had two children, Mark and Gail. Unfortunately,

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Bud developed cancer and died when the children were very young.

Bette and her children then moved back to Coos Bay to live with her parents. One year later she met John “Jack” Kelley at a dance and Jack immediately took to Bette and the children and they were married in 1955. Bette gave birth to Glen three years later and the family was complete.

Bette was a homemaker until she returned to the workforce in the mid 1960’s. She worked her way up to be the executive secretary for the president of Western Bank. She enjoyed this position greatly and retired from it in the early 1980’s. Bette and Jack lived in Coos Bay during their children’s school years, then moved into a house they built in Charleston which had a great view of the Charleston boat basin, bridge and Kelley Boat Works.

Bette loved being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She so enjoyed having fun family gatherings and she adored her family and friends.

One of her hobbies was playing in a bridge

July 3, 1952 – January 9, 2024

card group for many years. She maintained contact with many Marshfield classmates throughout the years.

Bette was kind, gracious, honorable and an inspiration to all of us and we dearly miss her.

Bette and Jack moved into assisted living in Coos Bay when they were in their 90’s and lived there until Jack passed away in 2021.

They were happily married for 66 wonderful years. Bette then moved to Vancouver, Washington to an assisted living apartment to be close to Gail and Glen and their families.

Bette cherished her time visiting and playing fun cribbage games with her family every day right up to her last days.

Bette was preceded in death by her son Mark Hagge, DMD (Jan) and her husband Jack.

Bette is survived by her daughter, Gail Roberton, RDH (Dennis Roberton, DMD), her son Glen Kelley, MD (Peggy Kelley, MD), seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and brother-in-law Richard Kelley.

A graveside service celebrating Bette's life will be held at Sunset Memorial Park for family and friends.

February 2, 1938 - January 8, 2024

The two moved to Reedsport in 1994 so that Lyle could fish and enjoy his retirement, which he certainly did.

Lyle loved rock hunting and was into archeology. He often hunted for arrowheads and found a lot throughout the years. He loved taking drives and visiting Burns, Oregon for obsidian hunting, and he even helped with an archeology dig in Missouri.

One of the things Lyle loved to do most was fish. He enjoyed talking and sharing with people, and he never met a stranger. Lyle was very generous with his knowledge and anything he had.

Lyle had a special place in his heart for his pet dog Slugger. He was

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Lyle is survived by his wife Loretta, son Tucker, sisters Nina and Mary Jo, brothers-in-law Ronald Holmes, Lonnie Holmes, and John Sledd, sisterin-law Grace Troupe, and many nieces and nephews.

He requested that no service be held.

celebrate her life with family and friends at Red Lion on January 27th at 1 p.m.

Larry Hofsess A graveside service for Larry A. Hofsess, 72, of Coos Bay who died January 12, 2024 in Coos Bay will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Myrtle Crest Memorial Gardens 94105 Rink Creek Lane, Coquille under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service-Bay Area. 541269- 2851.https://www. coosbayareafunerals.com

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Keith Bowers at St Mary’s, Our Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, 85060 Highway 101 South, Florence, Oregon. Recitation of the rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. with mass at 10:30 a.m.

Keith was born July 3, 1952 in Portland, Oregon to Lyle & Shirley Bowers. He passed away January 9, 2024.

After graduating from David Douglas High School, Keith attended Mt. Hood Community College earning an Associate’s Degree. He then attended Portland

Thomas “Tom” Glen Ryan went to be with our Lord on December 27th, 2023 at age 72.

He passed away from a short battle of multiple myeloma in Corvallis, OR. Tom was born in Seattle on October 19, 1951 to Thomas and Lillian “Rae” Ryan and was a West Seattle boy.

He grew up racing slot cars, riding his bike, fishing and camping with his family. Anyone who knew Tom, knew he loved cars! In his younger years, they used to go four wheeling in his GMC Jimmy, cruise around in his yellow Mustang, and later in life, frequently peruse Auto Trader for good deals, and if it was a sunny day, there was a good chance he was washing and detailing one of their cars or trucks.

After graduating Edmonds High School in 1969, Tom joined the U.S. Navy Air and trained to pack parachutes and take care of the aircrew survival equipment. He did project transition at Divers Institute of Technology (DIT) in Ballard, Washington and graduated as a hard hat diver before honorable discharge from the Navy. He worked at Boeing Flight Test Center in Seattle packing parachutes and maintaining flight test equipment. After leaving Boeing, Tom sold Ford cars in West Seattle and Lynnwood, Washington, and Newport, Oregon.

Tom met and married Roseanna Bright in 1973 and lived in Seattle until 1978 before moving to Newport, Oregon with their son Gabe.

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He began his own business in Graphic Design, illustrating cook books and nature book, but found that didn’t pay the bills. He then went to work for the State of Oregon in the Department of Human Services, where he worked for 30 years.

Keith is survived by his wife Roberta Bowers, brother David Bowers & wife Elizabeth, of Tri Cities Washington and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

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Lyle Weeks

Lyle went to meet his eternal Father on January 8, 2024, with his family by his side in Reedsport.

Lyle was born at home February 2, 1938, to parents Chas and Mary (Tucker) Weeks in rural Missouri. He spent his early years in the woods hunting and fishing and wondering where the sun went down.

After Highschool Lyle moved to Kansas City and went to work at the General Motors plant in Fairfax, where he eventually retired.

Lyle was baptized in his mid-thirties at a Southern Baptist Church.

In 1984 Lyle married the love of his life Loretta. Together they loved to travel, going as far as Novia Scotia, Maine, and Louisiana.

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Newport, he became employed with Central Lincoln PUD and shortly after their daughter Katie was born. He eventually got a meterman apprenticeship that took them south to Reedsport. Over the years with PUD, he held jobs in Newport, Lakeside, and Reedsport, and loved being able to drive up and down the Oregon Coast as part of his job. He retired from PUD after 33 years as a meter relay substation journeyman. He was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 659 and served for many years as secretary and president for Central Lincoln PUD’s unit for 659.

He served as a volunteer for both Seal Rock and Reedsport Fire Departments. He also was a part of the volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary for 20 years with both Umpqua and Yaquina Stations. After retirement, he was the president of their neighborhood Road District Committee for 8 years. As well as served on Seal Rock Water Department budget committee.

He was involved in their local churches over the years (Reedsport Christian Church, Harbor Baptist Church in Winchester Bay, and Newport Christian Church) and was a deacon, sang in the choir, and volunteered at vacation bible school and children's church.

He loved meeting and talking to people and he always had a story and a smile to share.

Tom and Roseanna celebrated 50 years of marriage this past July

and traveled to Crater Lake in May and then to the Rogue River in July.

He was a proud and loving father to Gabe and Katie and a beloved Grampy to his five grandchildren, Natalie, Becca, Charlotte, Luke, and Emma.

Tom is preceded in death by his father Thomas Clayton Ryan and mother Lillian “Rae” (Ryan) Johnson and stepfather Lynn Johnson. He is survived by his wife Roseanna Ryan, son Gabe Ryan (Mandy), daughter Katie Hill (Tucker), grandchildren Natalie, Charlotte, and Emma Hill, and Becca and Luke Ryan as well his sisters Cheryl Hamilton (Bruce), Pam Johnson, and Diane Hoeschele (Bill), brothers-in-law, sistersin-law and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by many.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 PM on January 27th at Newport Christian Church (809 SE Second St, Newport, OR 97365) with a coffee reception to follow and everyone who knew Tom is welcome to attend.

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Subcontractor declarations must be submitted to the above mentioned City representative no later than 4:00 p.m. (PDT) on the day of the bid opening.

The work on this project is for public work. A brief description of the scope of work is provided below: Cast in Place Pipe Project - Base Bid: Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials as required for the Cast in Place Pipe Project project consisting of the construction and placement approximately 577 feet of 10” CIPP on Virginia Ave, 287 feet of 10” on Broadway Ave, 1249 feet of 12” CIPP on Chester St, associated lateral reinstatements, and manhole rehabilitations.

Bidding Documents may be examined at the following locations: Civil West Engineering Services, Inc. 486 E Street; Coos Bay, OR 97420 Ph: 541-266-8601; fax: 541266-8681 City of North Bend 835 California Ave North Bend, OR 97439 Bidding Documents can also be examined on line at the following location: To be eligible to Bid and be listed on plan holders’ list, bidders must download Bidding Documents and/ or purchase them from Engineer. Complete digital project bidding documents are available for Project#8915573 at www. civilwest.com under Current Bidding. You may download the digital plan documents for $20.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in freemembership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is available for a nonrefundable price of $140 per set which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check payable to Civil West Engineering Services and send it 486 E Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Please contact us at 541-266-8601 if you have any questions.

Bidders must be qualified to perform the work properly and to comply with applicable laws and bonding requirements.

This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870.

Prevailing wage rates for public works’ contracts in Oregon are required for this project. No bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the bid contains: 1) a statement that bidder will comply with the provisions of ORS 279C.840 2) a statement as to whether the bidder is a resident bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120.

Dated this 10th day of August, 2016.

By order of: Ralph Dunham Title: Public Works Director Published: The World Newspaper Coos Bay, OR Tuesday, January 16th, 2024Friday, January 26th, 2024 Daily Journal of Commerce Portland, OR Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Wednesday, January 24th 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:382538)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: HAROLD GLENN THOMPSON, Decedent.

Case No.: 23PB10880 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Margie Thompson 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 12th day of January, 2024.

Published on January 12, 19 and 26, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:382288) ------------------------------------IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLES E. COMMISKEY, Deceased Case No. 23PB11075 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WENDY COMMISKEY has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of CHARLES E. COMMISKEY are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 466 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on January 19, 2024.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Wendy J. Commiskey 466 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, VT 05763 Phone: (802) 734-7688 Email: tenacious2day@ yahoo.com Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Published on January 19, 26, February 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:382774)

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 169296 APN: 6597600 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Stephen Mitson, A Married Man as Grantor to First American Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. as Beneficiary, dated 11/03/2018, recorded 11/07/2018, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2018-10755 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached exhibit A EXHIBIT “A” Order No.: 180370156 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF COOS BAY, COUNTY OF COOS, STATE OF OREGON AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1, BLOCK B, SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 9, FIRST ADDITION TO MARSHFIELD, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, TOGETHER WITH ANY PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY, WHICH WAS VACATED BY ORDER RECORDED MAY 6, 1954, IN BOOK 233, PAGE 658, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON, WHICH WOULD INURE BY OPERATION OF LAW. APN: 6597600 Commonly known as: 1211 Minnesota Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 The current beneficiary is Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 6/9/2023 as Inst No. 2023-03735 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 03/01/2023 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $88,413.43; 2. Interest through 12/8/2023 in the amount of: $3,623.31 3.

Pro Rata MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $81.52 4. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $4,055.19 5. Suspense Balance in the Amount of: $680.00- 6. Total Fees in the amount of: $142.00 7.

Accumulated Late Charges in the amount of $72.63 8. Recoverable Balance in the amount of $2,218.73 9. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 5.1250000% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of 88,413.43 together with the interest thereon at the rate 5.1250000% per annum from 02/01/2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 04/17/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille 97423 County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the

trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney.

Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure.

A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 04/17/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed.

Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM

THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTHTO-MONTH OR WEEKTO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’s-length transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment.

You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property.

Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord

and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice.

OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260 Website: http://www.oregonlawhelp. org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency.

Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 12/18/23 The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney The Mortgage Law Firm, LLC 650 NE Holiday St., Suite 1600 Portland, OR 97232 Phone number for the Trustee: (971) 270-1230 A-4804906 01/05/2024, 01/12/2024, 01/19/2024, 01/26/2024 The World and ONPA (ID:380948)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: HENRY LEONARD LEEST, Deceased Case No. 23PB11117 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that VICKI CUMMINGS has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of HENRY LEONARD LEEST are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 2353 Everett Ave, North Bend, OR 97459, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, 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 lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on January 19, 2024.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative Personal Representative: Vicki Cummings 2353 Everett Ave. North Bend, OR 97459 Phone: (541) 294-1676 Email: vickicummings@ yahoo.com Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 269-1123 Fax: (541) 269-1126 Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Published on January 19, 26, February 2 and 9, 2024 The World and ONPA (ID:382775) ------------------------------------PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Due to meeting size limitations and in consideration of the health of our citizens, council, and staff, Work Session and Council Meetings will have limited seating and will be streamed at the following link: https:// www.youtube.com/c/cityofnorthbendoregon If you wish to provide oral or written comments for public comment or a scheduled Public Hearing, please see the Speak at Remote Meetings Page at the following link: https://www. northbendoregon.us NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Council of the City of North Bend in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 835 California Avenue, North Bend, Oregon on February 13, 2024, at 7:00 pm to consider the Proposed City Fees Increase for the City of North Bend. The meeting will be held remotely and inperson, and any interested parties may submit a Remote Public Hearing Comment request form, or watch the live-streamed meeting by visiting www.nothbendoregon.us. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the proposed City fees increase and hold the public hearing to receive and consider any public comments.

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Mary Fern Bess

Find more Obituaries on pages 7 & 14 Death Notices on page 4

September 28, 1934 – January 14, 2024

Mary Fern Bess, 89, was born on September 28, 1934 to Joseph and Idella Hyde in Caddo, Oklahoma. She went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2024.

Fern married Willis Earl Bess on September 10, 1949. Fern and Earl started their family soon after and moved to Oregon in 1952. In 1960, they moved their family to Langlois, Oregon.

They were active members of the Langlois Community Church until their move to North Bend, Oregon in 2002.

They soon became members of Skyline

Baptist Church.

Fern is remembered for the love she had for her Lord and for her family and friends.

She had wonderful homemaking skills.

She could turn simple ingredients into wonderful meals and desserts; family favorites were her delicious chocolate pies, apple pies and chocolate cake with homemade fudge frosting. She used fabric scraps to make beautiful hand stitched quilts.

Many family members cherish their quilt made by mom.

Through the years,

Fern and Earl enjoyed traveling to visit family, and many camping/ fishing trips. They grew a healthy garden and Fern canned and froze the bounty. Fern hosted a Women’s Bible Study in her home for many years.

In addition to church and family activities, Fern enjoyed reading, crossword and jigsaw puzzles and “puttering” around in her yard and flower beds.

Fern is survived by her children, Kenneth (Carol) Bess of Halsey, Oregon; Linda Kay (Jim) Carr of North Bend, Oregon; Terry (Carolyn) Bess

of Roseburg, Oregon; Janet (Ken) Rowling of Stayton, Oregon; Mary Ann (Bruce) Tucker of Coos Bay, Oregon; and Juana (Dean) Redding of Leaburg, Oregon; 15 grandchildren,34 greatgrandchildren, 6 greatgreat grandchildren with several more on the way; and many other dear family members and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; her parents; all seven of her siblings; and grandchildren, Jennifer and Eric.

Fern was laid to rest at the Denmark Cemetery

in Langlois, Oregon. A memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, February 10 at Skyline Baptist Church, 3451 Liberty Street in North Bend, with Pastor David Woodruff, officiating. A

reception will follow at the church.

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

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Oregon parents, advocates press lawmakers for more child care funding

Photo by Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle

Photo by Julia Shumway / Oregon Capital Chronicle

Natalie Kiyah, a mother of four who uses the Employment Related Day Care program, brought her youngest child to the state Capitol in Salem to advocate for increased funding for the program.

Advocates who urged the Oregon Legislature to increase child care funding hung onesies and other children’s clothes on a tent outside the Capitol in Salem. They planned to donate the clothes after Thursday’s demonstration.

BY JULIA SHUMWAY

called in November for allocating another $59 million to address the waitlist based on October caseloads. A spokeswoman said Kotek is reviewing new data before finishing the agency’s budget request.

Child care is competing with other critical needs, including housing and behavioral health, for a limited amount of state money. Advocates say lawmakers need to understand that child care is a major economic issue and deeply connected to other needs facing Oregon.

the child care program after about a month and a half and found A letter from Oregon’s a full-time job doing Department of Early digital engagement with Learning and Care upthe Oregon Food Bank, ended Natalie Kiyah’s life where she works to make last spring. sure no Oregonians go Kiyah, at the time hungry. The Employa pregnant mother of ment Related Day Care three young children, program allows Kiyah had received a stipend to work – but more than through the Employ1,300 Oregon families ment Related Day Care are stuck on an indefinite program to help pay for waitlist and the state dechild care. But her 2022 partment that oversees tax returns showed that the program warned her income exceeded lawmakers Thursday that the annual limit by about the program could face $2,000, and she lost the a shortfall as high as state aid. $221 million by the end Unable to come up of the two-year budget with an extra $1,500 to cycle in 2025. In Novem$2,000 a month to keep ber, officials projected a her toddler in full-time shortfall of $123 million if care, and unable to work the demand grew by 2% the same hours at her a month. photography and marKiyah joined a couple keting business without dozen other parents and child care, Kiyah and her advocates outside the children moved into a state Capitol in Salem shelter. on Thursday, with her She was able to rejoin youngest strapped to Oregon Capital Chronicle

her chest, to urge lawmakers to increase child care funding during the short legislative session that begins Feb. 5.

“I really want legislators to understand that access to affordable child care is so essential for folks like me, single moms or not, to be able to work to pay our rent and to buy food and put food on the table,” she said. “I really want lawmakers to understand that we’re not just these lazy people out here. We are working very hard, and access to affordable child care is incredibly important and life-changing.”

As of December, nearly 16,200 low-income Oregon families had been accepted into the program, though fewer than 12,000 of those families have connected with providers and have children receiving care, according to a presentation given to a legislative committee. The state pays child care providers directly, with families paying an average copay of less than $10 per month.

Families need to earn less than 200% of the federal poverty level – just less than $40,000 annually for a single parent with one child or $60,000 for a family of four. They can stay in the program until they earn more than 250% of the federal poverty level – about $58,000 for a single parent with one child or $85,000 for a family of four.

Some level of increased child care funding is likely during the session, but it’s not yet clear whether it will be enough. Gov. Tina Kotek

were younger because at the time the state considered her abusive ex-partner to be a parent who could care for the children. She stayed in that relationship longer than she wanted to, until her children were in elementary school and she could afford her own housing.

Now, families identified as domestic violence survivors are able to skip the waitlist for the child care program, which Marcos described as “amazing.” But that means other families end up staying on the waitlist longer, she noted.

‘Key in everyone’s “If people don’t have life’ access to child care, they Courtney Veronneau, can’t take a job somesenior political director times, which then affects for Family Forward, told their ability to keep stathe Capital Chronicle ble housing,” she said. in a December inter“And that’s a cycle that a view that the pandemic lot of us, especially sinhighlighted how critical gle parents, have to live child care access was to with every day, patcha functioning economy. ing child care options Survey results released together and finding last month by Portland work that we’re able to State University found do that accommodates that more than 40% our schedules. It’s hard of parents quit a job, to get out of that cycle turned down a job offer and get out of that rut or “greatly changed” unless there’s support. their job because of diffi- My experience is child culty finding child care. care quotes have always “It’s all connected,” been at least equal to or Veronneau said. “And more expensive than the when people can’t get to rent that I have to pay, work because they don’t and that’s not not going have somewhere to put to work.” their kids, they can’t Lisa Ebony spent afford their housing and months living and we just compound these working out of her car in like more deeply rooted southern Oregon with problems.” her five children. When Marchel Marcos, she first lost her home who oversees political in 2017, she was pregpolicy, advocacy and nant and had four kids civic engagement for the ranging in age from 1 Asian Pacific American to 8, and she couldn’t Network of Oregon, find a job that would pay didn’t qualify for Emenough for housing and ployment Related Day child care.

Care when her children She delivered papers

for the now-defunct Medford Mail Tribune, driving around from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. seven days a week with all the kids in the car. They lived in other precarious situations, including a remodeled school bus parked in a field, crowding illegally into one rented room and staying with family. About a year and a half ago, Ebony and her children were finally able to move into a permanent home.

Even if she could have afforded it, child care wasn’t an option when Ebony and her children were homeless – providers needed a proof of address and a regular schedule, and they weren’t available when she was working delivery shifts. Now she works from home and homeschools her children.

When she talks to politicians about her experiences, they tell her about how inspiring her story is and praise her resilience. But Ebony said they’re missing the point.

“I think what sometimes people miss about my story and all these other stories is that what happened to us initially to put us in a situation to understand firsthand why housing and child care are so important – not just connected, but why they’re so key in everyone’s life – is that the end of our story could be ‘I’m so grateful to be living in a state like Oregon, where I don’t have to worry about those things,’” she said. “We should not have stories like this anywhere in the United States, and I think that it’s embarrassing for the state of Oregon.”

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As I See It: Waiting for mail

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

An article in the June 19, 1914, Bandon Recorder is a prime example of how long it took to mail a letter in those days.

"The people in Curry County seem to have a well-founded grievance against the postoffice officials at Washington, as word has been received at Gold Beach, the county seat of Curry, that all bids for carrying the mails between Gold Beach and Harbor have been rejected and that after July 1st the only way to get mail from the county seat to the lower portion of Curry county will be to send it to Port Orford, thence by stage to Bandon, thence up the Coquille river by boat to Coquille (first picture), thence by rail to Myrtle Point, thence by stage (second photo) to Roseburg, thence over the Southern Pacific to Grants Pass, thence through the Illinois valley and over the Siskiyous to Crescent City, thence up the coast to Harbor. In all, this makes a distance of 425 miles to gain a distance of 42 miles.

"Under such conditions it would take mail, in the best of weather, from eight to eleven days to pass from Gold Beach to Harbor; in winter from ten to fifteen days.

"The contract price for carrying mail over these forty-two miles, making three round trips a week, has been about $1250. This was for a horseback and pack animal route. Under the best conditions the contractor could only make a very small wage; since the parcel post law became effective every trip has shown a loss. Hence the lowest bid received prior to the letting for the next four years was $4,400. The officials say this price is prohibitive; hence all bids have been rejected.

"Just now the greatest developments in Curry are taking place at Brookings just north of and across the Chetco river from Harbor. The largest town in the county has sprung up there as if by magic. More than 350 people are now located there and this number is being daily augmented.

"But in plain language, the postal officials say that the distance to the county seat is 425 miles... the quick transit for a letter is eight days, and in the winter, often twelve to fifteen days," ended the article.

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

In 1914, getting mail in Curry County was a long process as mail had to be delivered by boat from Coquille, first picture, and then by stage to Roseburg, second photo A headline in the Feb. 28, 1918, Western World told readers that "Mrs. Hartman Gets Grand," with the subhead explaining that a man had sold to the Odd Fellows who gave Mrs. Hartman a lease ... and the Orpheum theater closed.

There was often more than one theater in Bandon before the fire, including the Orpheum, the Grand, the Hartman and the Rex. After the fire, there was only one: the Bandon Theater.

The article explained "there has been another change in theatre ownership and management in Bandon.

Wm. Sellmer has sold the equipment and the good will of the Grand (third photo) to the Odd Fellows Lodge, owner of the building, which in turn has leased the place to Mrs. E.A. Hartman, owner and manager of the Orpheum. The change, for the present at least, means that there will be but one house (theater) in operation.

Mrs. Hartman intends to keep the Grand running. Mr. Sellmer has not made his plans for the future known but he will be here for some time yet as he has other property interests."

The Grand was on the south side of First Street, east of the big building that is now known as the Old Coast Guard Station (owned by the Port of Bandon).

In spite of the AP Styleguide which says theater is spelled "er" unless it is part of a proper name, in the old days they often spelled it "re" with or without it being part of a proper name. As long as I am quoting it, I'll stick with the editor's version.

-------------------------I was happy to see that Linda Maxon, the person mostly responsible for the prior success of the federallyqualified Bandon Community Health Center (also known as Coast Community Health Center), is now

the Chief Development Officer for the Coquille Valley Hospital District.

The hospital district has acquired the former Umpqua Bank building in Myrtle Point where they plan to open a new clinic and wellness center.

-------------------------I forgot last week to mention the death of 19-year-old Josiah Selvy, of Port Orford, who died in an wreck south of Langlois on New Year's Day. Josiah graduated from Pacific High School in June as the class valedictorian and played post on the basketball team. Among his immediate survivors are his mother Amanda and his sister Serenity.

Among those helping at the scene of the accident were the Sixes River and Langlois Fire departments.

-------------------------As I was preparing to write my column Sunday night, I saw a post on Facebook which said that an elderly man, who had moved to the Dora area several years ago, had drowned in the flood waters of the North Fork of the river near Llewellyn Creek.

I remember when I worked at the Herald in Myrtle Point, a similar situation occurred west of Myrtle Point when a man tried to drive through high water, resulting in his death.

-------------------------Those of us who are concerned about the lack of jail space, and the reduced number of assistant DAs to prosecute cases in Coos County, may want to attend the Tuesday (Jan. 16) Meet and Greet at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse where Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio and County Commissioner John Sweet will talk about the proposed public safety levy. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and food is available at the site.

The Jan. 23 Meet and Greet will feature Jim Proehl and me, with pictures and the story of the arson fire

that burned the Bandon High School to the ground in January of 1974. A similar program will be given by the two of us at the Bandon Historical Society museum on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. This is the 50-year anniversary of the high school fire.

-------------------------People who want to know more about the 110-room hotel development, known as Gravel Point, will want to attend an informational open house, sponsored by Perk Development, on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 4 to 7 in the mural room at the Barn.

The Bandon Planning Commission earlier approved Gravel Point on a 4-2 vote.

It has since been appealed by two applicants, including ORCA (Oregon Coast Community Action). The de Novo (new) hearing on the appeal will be held by the City Council on Wednesday night, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

-------------------------A group known as the Bandon Breakfast Bunch will meet March 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse.

As soon as Bandon alumni know that they plan to attend, they are asked to contact Sharon Ward Moy in FB comments, by Messenger or by email at moy_seaglass@msn. com. All BHS class members past and present are invited to attend. It's been five years since the last event was held in Bandon.

It began nearly 10 years ago in the Portland area, when a group of former BHS students and classmates

came together to find a way to reconnect and meet from time to time.

Sharon Moy and Harvey "Skip" Longanecker, both BHS Class of 1966, were the creators of the breakfast event. Sharon moved back to Bandon in 2019. This will be the first get-together since Covid.

-------------------------The Bandon Library Friends and Foundation is sponsoring a free concert at the Sprague Theater Friday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., featuring Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, a multiinstrumental duo featuring Celtic harps, rare instruments and wondrous stories.

-------------------------Coming events: Bandon Showcase presents singer Haley Johnson in a free concert Friday night (Jan. 19) at 7:30 p.m., with doors to open at 6:30.

-------------------------I was sorry to hear that long-time Myrtle Point resident and Coos County native, Bonnie Stone, died Dec. 31 at the age of 96. Among her survivors are two sons, Coos County Circuit Court Judge Martin Stone, Coquille, and Robert and Darcie Stone of Broadbent.

Bonnie worked as a secretary for the Myrtle Point School District for 20 years.

-------------------------It was cool to see a big article in the Oregonian recently headlined "How a tiny town became 'world famous' for its signature hot dogs ... referring to the Pestana family's Langlois Market.

The writer says, "People have been known to travel for hundreds of miles, deep into rural Curry County, to try a delicacy that

can only be found here in Langlois, Oregon: a hot dog. For more than 40 years the hot dog has been the star of the Langlois Market, where it's featured on branded hats, T-shirts and bumper stickers.

Employee McKayla SelfBlethen said the store sells hundreds of hot dogs daily."

Today, former owner Lee Pestana's son, Jake, runs the store.

Jake is the son of Sue Sweet, a graduate of Bandon High School, and a business owner in Langlois where she lives on Floras Lake.

Before moving to Langlois, Lee Pestana was a college basketball coach in Texas.

-------------------------A couple of days after I watched Travis Wittlake Jr., a sixth-year senior wrestling for Oregon State University, in a TV match, he was seriously injured when his pickup fell off the jack, crushing his leg and body in an accident at his home.

He was airlifted to Salem Hospital, where he underwent surgery. He suffered a compound fracture and multiple other breaks as well as many compression fractures to his lumbar vertebra, according to a Facebook post.

Wittlake, who grew up on Broadbent, graduated from Marshfield High School where he was a fourtime Oregon high school state champion.

He was named a fourtime All-American, two-time Oregon Wrestler of the Year and Oregon Nike Athlete of the Year. At Marshfield, he compiled a 196-2 record.

He went on to wrestle for Oklahoma State before transferring to Oregon State.

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Thursday 01/11: North Bend • 1:51 am, criminal trespass, 3100 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:16 am, burglary, 1200 block of Airport Lane.

• 9:57 am, harassment, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 12:51 pm, dispute, 400 block of Oconnell Street.

• 2:04 pm, fraud, 1800 block of 16th Street.

• 4:03 pm, fraud, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 8:07 pm, criminal trespass, 3400 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 7:59 pm, trespassing, area of Riverside U-PullIt. • 10:30 pm, trespassing, area of Anchor Bay Inn. Friday 01/12:

North Bend • 12:21 am, dispute, 1000 block of Oakway Drive.

• 3:24 am, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 3 counts of failure to report as a sex offender, failure to appear on failure to appear II, failure to appear on 2 counts to failure to report as a sex offender, Coos Bay failure to appear on • 12:46 am, criminal criminal citation, failure trespass, 1200 block of to report as a sex Newmark Avenue. offender, 900 block of • 7:22 am, 31 year old South Broadway Street. male and 49 year old • 44 year old male male transported to transported to Coos Coos County Jail on County Jail on failure to theft II, failure to appear appear on assault IV and on failure to carry and harassment, area of Lane present license, 2000 County. block of Newmark Ave. • 4:09 am, dispute, 300 • 8:01 am, fraud, 100 block of Anderson. block of Marino Drive.

• 4:21 am, criminal • 9:51 am, stalking, 400 trespass, 1700 block of block of Hall Avenue.

Thompson Road.

• 10:35 am, hit and run, • 9:00 am, disorderly 2000 block of Thompson conduct, area of Road.

Broadway & Bay Eye • 11:42 am, criminal Clinic. trespass, 3100 block of • 12:17 pm, criminal Ocean Boulevard. trespass, 2300 block of • 2:14 pm, accident, area Pacific Street. of North Wasson and • 2:09 pm, threats, 1800 Newmark. block of Maple Street.

• 4:12 pm, accident, 2000 block of Newmark Coos Bay Avenue.

• 12:21 am, dispute, • 4:52 pm, criminal 1000 block of Oakway trespass, 2000 block of Drive.

Newmark Avenue.

• 3:24 am, 47 year old • 6:26 pm, dispute, male transported to 300 block of Anderson Coos County Jail on Avenue. failure to appear on • 6:41 pm, disorderly 3 counts of failure to conduct, 1000 block of report as a sex offender, Oakway Drive. failure to appear on • 11:14 pm, dispute, 300 failure to appear II, block of Anderson. failure to appear on 2 • 11:36 pm, 49 year counts failure to report old male transported as a sex offender, failure to Coos County Jail to appear on failure to on failure to appear on appear on a criminal criminal mischief I, failure citation, failure to report to appear I, 1000 block as a sex offender, 900 of Newmark Avenue. block of South Broadway Street.

Reedsport • 4:07 am, 44 year old • 9:38 am, civil dispute, male transported to Lane 2200 block of Frontage County Jail on failure road. to appear on assault IV, • 10:55 am, disturbance, harassment, area of Lane 2800 block of County.

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• 9:51 am, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:49 am, criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 12:38 pm, burglary, 1300 block of North 12th Terrace.

• 12:51 pm, theft, 1500 block of Hillside Court.

• 1:24 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of South Front Street.

• 1:36 pm, criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 2:44 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of South Broadway Street.

• 4:20 pm, dispute, 1800 block of Thomas Street.

• 4:48 pm, dispute, 1100 block of Lakewood Lane.

• 5:27 pm, criminal trespass, 1800 block of Thomas Street.

• 5:45 pm, criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 6:50 pm, criminal trespass, 500 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 9:54 pm, shots fired, area of South 12th Street.

• 10:18 pm, shots fired, 1200 block of South 2nd Street.

• 10:20 pm, shots fired, East of 1000 block of Date avenue.

Coquille • 6:55 am, threats, 145 block of North Dean Street.

• 5:35 pm, hit and run, 100 block of East 1st Street.

• 9:53 pm, 63 year old male cited on DUI I, area of North Central & 4th.

Reedsport • 1:43 am, drug violation, area of Highway 101 MP 217.

• 6:05 pm, theft, 1400 block of Hawthorne.

• 7:01 pm, disturbance, 1000 block of Scott Terrace.

Saturday 01/13: North Bend • 2:30 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass II, failure to appear II, 2200 block of Newmark Street.

• 6:24 am, accident, 2200 block of Newmark Street.

• 11:10 pm, prowler, 1800 block of Maple Street.

Coos Bay • 12:30 am, minor in possession of liquor, 100 block of Student Way Willapa Bay. • 2:34 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass II, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 9:27 am, 26 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 100 block of Norman Avenue.

• 11:37 am, criminal mischief, 1700 block of Thompson Avenue.

• 11:44 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of South 4th Street.

• 12:06 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of South 4th Street.

• 2:13 pm, 61 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts of DUI II, failure to appear on parole violation on assault IV, trespass II, failure to appear on trespass II, area of Empire Boat Ramp.

• 2:56 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on robbery III, failure to appear I, criminal mischief I, area of South Empire & Pacific.

• 4:51 pm, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, area of Newmark and Chevron.

• 6:05 pm, hit and run, area of South Broadway & Restaurant O. • 6:22 pm, theft of bike, 400 block of Student Way. • 10:40 pm, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille • 10:44 am, 36 year old female cited on theft III, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.

Sunday 01/14: North Bend • 2:06 am, theft, 1800

block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:38 am, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 5:06 am, dispute, 400 block of Exchange Street.

• 10:38 am, animal neglect, 1900 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 11:12 am, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Mcpherson Avenue.

• 11:25 am, criminal trespass, 700 block of Connecticut Avenue.

• 1:00 pm, criminal trespass, 1800 block of Newmark Street.

• 1:54 pm, 32 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on shoplifting, criminal trespass II, 1600 block of Virginia avenue.

• 4:04 pm, menacing, area of Ferry Park Road.

• 5:06 pm, fraud, 1500 block of Johnson Street.

• 9:35 pm, theft, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay • 3:38 am, dispute, 1000 block of Garfield Street.

• 4:30 am, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:01 am, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:51 am, 30 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 8:54 am, theft, 1800 block of Thompson Road.

• 9:40 am, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and North Empire.

• 9:40 am, criminal trespass, 900 block of North 9th Street.

• 9:48 am, disorderly conduct, area of North Schoneman & Newmark.

• 10:17 am, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 600 block of South Cammann Street.

• 11:38 am, disorderly conduct, area of Empire Boat Ramp.

• 12:54 pm, 63 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal trespass II, failure to appear on criminal citation, area of

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• 2:17 pm, animal neglect, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:36 pm, theft, 200 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 2:38 pm, 37 year old female cited on failure to appear on failure to perform duties of a diver-property damage, area of 1st & Johnson.

• 2:40 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on felon in possession of restricted weapon, failure to appear II, failure to appear on theft II, failure to appear on criminal trespass I, disorderly conduct II, theft III, area of Wasson & Schetter.

• 3:24 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and Schoneman.

• 3:59 pm, 54 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on menacing, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:07 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of South Marple Street.

• 6:05 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and Devereux Center.

• 7:23 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Woodland & Ocean Court.

• 8:25 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of South 7th Street.

• 8:57 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 9:17 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of North 4th Street.

Coquille • 3:54 am, domestic assault, 94400 block of Shelley Road.

• 6:02 pm, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, 94400 block of Shelley Road.

Reedsport • 12:30 am, drug violation, area of Lighthouse Road & Highway 101.

• 3:06 am, criminal mischief, area of Snowy River Mercantile.

• 7:40 am, drug violation, 700 block of Myrtle Avenue.

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The Season Kick-Off Party, which the public is encouraged to attend, will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.

Michael Thurman, theatre manager, invites everyone to attend so they may tour the theatre and talk with Sawdust Theatre members.

The 2024 melodrama will be “My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot.” Auditions for the cast will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, and at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 29. Auditions for the olio performances will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Olios are the song-anddance routines performed at the beginning of each melodrama and between

kicks off season this weekend IS BACK FOR THE 56th SEASON SHOW: My, What A Circus or keep your big hands off my bigfoot acts throughout the summer season.

Each olio requires up to eight performers. All auditions will be at the theatre, 120 N. Adams St., Coquille.

The play will be double cast, Thurman said, so each character will have two actors/ actresses ready for each performance.

“We're looking for 10 actors for each cast, plus a tall performer to play Bigfoot,” said Stacey Lynn Bell, the play’s director.

She said she needs to cast 10 men and 10 women, “anyone over age 16, plus two people 6-foot or taller to play Bigfoot in a cameo appearance.”

Describing the melodrama, Bell said Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers Three-Ring Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attrac-

tions. Will his lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet Abigail Goodsoul as well?

Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue both Abigail and Bigfoot from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer!

Bell said she’s looking for people to fill the following roles: Ebenezer Goodsoul: A retired lumberjack who lives with his grandchildren in a small cabin on the edge of the Oregon wilderness.

Miss Abigail Goodsoul: The sweet and well-mannered granddaughter of Ebenezer.

Abigail is enamored with Cyrus, though she is too

soft-spoken to talk to him on her regular visits to town.

Rufus Goodsoul: The precarious younger brother of Abigail. Rufus loves to tease his sister about her feelings for Cyrus.

Darius Dingling: The evil and conniving owner of the "famous" Dingling Brothers Three-Ring Circus. He’s on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attractions. Darius has an unending lust for money — and sweet young things!

Dorfius Dingling: The dimwitted, but sincere, younger brother of Darius.

Matilda Morningside: Postmistress and mother to Cyrus.

A good-hearted widow who has a partiality for Ebenezer Goodsoul.

Cyrus Morningside: The son of Matilda, Cyrus helps out at the post office.

Quick-witted but shy, Cyrus is totally infatuated with Abigail

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but, alas, is too tongue-tied to ever speak to her.

Jezebel Golddigger: A self-absorbed woman with an uncanny ability to attract men of means, she also possesses an uncanny ability to find herself widowed on a regular basis.

Beatrice Boilermaker: Enthusiastic but often overshadowed, Beatrice is the plain barmaid at Bill’s Place. Forever wistful and longing for love, she becomes smitten with the dimwitted Dorfius.

Bigfoot: A tall and elusive woodland creature.

The Sawdust Theatre, which is in its 56th year, performs a weekend melodrama annually between Memorial Day and Labor Day, attracting not only Coquille Valley and Coos County residents, but visitors from throughout the world. More than 20 shows are scheduled in 2024 for the 212-seat venue.

Auditions: Play: January 28, 2pm & January 29, 7pm Olio: January 30, 7pm

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Dear Abby: My 30-year-old stepson, "David," is a convicted sex offender, currently serving a 15-year sentence for possession of child pornography and having inappropriate conversations with a preteen that almost went further. This was his third arrest for the same thing. David is also mildly autistic.

I am beside myself. Because of David's autism, his family looks the other way about his crimes. They all send him money, call him, buy him things, etc. I have kids of my own, and, frankly, the whole situation makes me want to vomit. I hide how I feel and try to be there for my husband because he loves his son, and it pains him to see David in prison. He also has been wonderful to my kids and raised them like his own.

I'm dreading what is going to happen when David is out of prison. He has nowhere to go, and I know he's going to want to live with us. I am 1,000% against this, and I truly believe it could happen again.

My kids will be adults soon and away at college when he's released, so I can't use that as an excuse for him not to live with us. I also don't want my home address on the sex offender registry. The street where I live is full of children. What can I do?

I don't want to lose my husband over this. I love him with all my heart, which is why I can't tell him how I feel. Every time David speaks with his dad, he tells him he wishes he were home with him. Please help!

— STEPMOM WHO'S DREADING IT

DEAR Stepmom: It is time to have an honest talk with your husband about this. When a sex offender is released from prison, there are stipulations in place. One of them is being forbidden to live close to young, vulnerable children. Because your street is populated with them, David may not be ABLE to live with you. This is something you and your husband need to be communicating about as David's release draws nearer, because it will have an impact on your lives.

Dear Abby: My wife and I are part of a three-couple group who enjoy dining out as well as entertaining in our homes. However, while my wife and I and one other couple serve as hosts, the third never invites us into their home. They often suggest a menu or an occasion for us or the other couple to serve when we host.

This has gone on for at least five years. Both wives (who do most of the work for whatever in-home event there is) don't seem bothered by it, but it irks me. Is there a way to kindly suggest the third couple host without causing a problem?

— FAIR IN SOUTH CAROLINA

DEAR MY Fair:

There can be several reasons why people behave as this couple does. They may not be confident in their cooking skills or the appearance of their home. However, they SHOULD attempt to make up for it in other ways such as offering to bring food or beverages, or by doing the cleanup after the dinners. I see nothing wrong with asking the couple the reason for their reluctance, as long as it is done privately.

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A WORD PLEASE Hall of shame

HOLY COW! HISTORY: Grover Cleveland’s Secret Surgery

By J. Mark Powell

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By June Casagrande Good news, kind of. I discovered a new sentence structure I hate. It’s a pattern I see often but only recently, while editing an article, realized it belongs in my writing hall of shame.

Why would I bother hating certain sentence structures, you may wonder? Well, the better structured your sentence, the better you can get your message across. So bad sentences are roadblocks to effective communication.

In fact, this is what I love most about English grammar: It affords a mechanical understanding of how sentences perform — some of them like expertly engineered race cars, others like AMC Gremlins.

So when a sentence is stalling and sputtering and straining, grammar is the toolbox you draw from as you get under the hood to fix it.

Here’s an example of the sentence structure I just learned to hate: “There are lye-based products that clear debris out of pipes.”

You may not see anything odious about that perfectly common sentence structure. But when you compare it to a version that’s been revised by a professional editor, the problem becomes clear. Here’s the edited version: “Lyebased products clear debris out of pipes.”

Looking at the two versions, you immediately see that “there are” is unnecessary. Just extra words. Worse, these words force you to add one more word: “that.” Instead of saying the products clear out debris, you must say

these are products “that” clear out debris.

So the structure creates a wordier-than-necessary sentence.

True, shorter sentences aren’t always better.

But they usually are.

They make the best use of readers’ time and attention, wasting none of it on unnecessary words.

But needless words aren’t the only problem with the longer sentence. A closer look at the syntax reveals deeper problems.

In our revised version, the main clause has a tangible subject: lye-based products.

Tangible subjects have a sensory effect on readers, evoking images, sounds or smells. Lye evokes burning and stinging and danger and a certain power.

Even pairing it up with a bland, vague noun like “products” doesn’t diminish its effect on readers.

In the original sentence, the subject was the pronoun “there.”

Technically, this is called the “existential there,” which is just a structure we use to say something exists. As a subject, “there” is a real yawner — as devoid of specificity as a word can be.

Existential “there” always uses a form of the verb “be,” in this case “are.” Forms of “be” are among the least-dynamic verbs you’ll find.

Being is always less action-packed than doing.

Yes, sometimes “there are” is the best wording, especially when your main point is that these things exist. But often, it’s a weak choice — much weaker than a motion-oriented verb like “clear” in “clear

Brad Alan Stanley December 31, 1965 – January 13, 2024

A memorial service for Brad Alan Stanley, 58, of Coos Bay, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, January 27 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. Brad passed away at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon on January 13, 2024, after suffering a stroke on Thanksgiving Day. Brad was born on December 31, 1965, to John and Mavis (Nichols) Stanley, in Coos Bay, Oregon. He attended North Bend High School, class of 1984. He was a big fan of the Oregon Ducks, anything Star Wars, and will be remembered for his sense of humor and his love for his family and friends. He will be

deeply missed.

Brad is survived by his mother, Mavis Hershey of Coos Bay; daughter, Aimee Simpson of North Bend; three grandchildren, Sirus, Kristalynn and Cassie (oh, how he loved being “PopPop”); brother, Brian Stanley (Kathie) of Eugene; nephew, Matthew Stanley (Kelly) of Baltimore, Maryland and niece, Kaitlyn Stanley of Eugene; stepmother, Diana Cummings of Lakeside, Oregon; stepsisters, Kim Pearson (Kort) of Laguna Beach, California, Lisa Cleveland of Shady Cove, Oregon and Tyana Plinski (Steve) of Coos Bay, plus their children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in

debris.”

But perhaps the worst thing about this sentence structure is that, through the use of “that,” it demotes the verb phrase “clear debris” to the status of an adjective. That’s the nature of relative clauses.

A relative clause is any clause hinged on one of the relative pronouns — that, which, who or whom — and used to modify a noun.

As you already know, that’s what adjectives do. They modify nouns.

So relative clauses are adjective clauses.

Consider “The car that I drove is in the parking lot.” The relative clause “that I drove” isn’t about driving, really, it’s about specifying which car you’re talking about.

So it’s basically an adjective.

“Clear debris” by itself is a verb phrase, but when you put “that” in front of it, the phrase is just modifying the noun “products.” So our original sentence turns a dynamic, sensory action into a static adjective.

If you want to keep your readers awake, avoid sentences that start with “there is” or “there are” — especially if a “that” clause comes later in the sentence. Instead, consider making the noun the subject of the sentence and taking out “that” to make the relative clause into a true verb.

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

Tongues were wagging in Washington when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently went AWOL from the Pentagon. After mysteriously disappearing from public view for a week, leaving even the White House in the dark about his whereabouts, it turned out the secretary was recovering from prostate surgery.

With active wars underway in Ukraine and the Mideast, political pundits debate the soundness of Austin’s judgment. But for history buffs, the Austin incident is a reminder that personal privacy and public transparency are an extremely delicate balancing act, especially when a president’s health is at stake.

Our chief executives weren’t always on the up and up about their medical conditions.

John F. Kennedy carried the secret of his Addison’s Disease to his grave. Though the country knew Fraklin Roosevelt was stricken by polio, many Americans didn’t realize it left him nearly immobile (thanks in large part to a news media that willingly conspired to keep the extent of his disability hush-hush).

And, of course, the stroke that almost killed Woodrow Wilson and left him unable to function for most of the latter part of his presidency is well known.

Not so well known is the time a sitting president went under the knife — and kept it secret until after his death.

Grover Cleveland has tormented American schoolchildren for generations. Was he president No. 22 or No. 24? (He was both, as the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.

It’s a unique trick Donald

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Trump hopes to copy.)

First elected in 1884, Cleveland was the first Democrat to win the White House since before the Civil War. Much like fellow Dems Al Gore and Hillary Clinton, a century later, in 1888, he won the popular vote but lost the election that actually decides the presidency: the Electoral College.

But Cleveland came back, winning again in 1892. And then, following George Washington’s two-term example, he retired.

On Saturday morning, July 1, 1893, just a few months into his second term, Cleveland stepped aboard the yacht Oneida and sailed into Long Island Sound. There was nothing unusual in that.

Before air conditioning or even electric fans, the president and Congress fled town as fast as they could to escape Washington’s oppressive summer heat.

What was unusual was the party who quietly boarded the boat with him. It was a quartet of select physicians.

Unknown to the public, a suspicious growth the size of a quarter and with the texture of cauliflower had been discovered on the president’s upper palate weeks earlier. Dr. Joseph D. Bryant, Cleveland’s personal physician, had a sample tested. It was malignant.

His diagnosis? The growth had to come out, STAT! It was a particularly bad time for the president to face health challenges. The Panic of 1893 (which we today call an economic depression) was in full swing. Gold coinage was in short supply, making a bad situation even worse. And serious labor unrest was afoot. Hardly an ideal situation for Americans to worry about whether

J. Mark Powell their president would live out his term. Cleveland and his advisers chose secrecy and stability over openness and transparency.

So, while it appeared the party was enjoying a pleasant summer cruise that July morning, the president was actually going under the knife.

The Oneida provided protection from prying eyes and gossiping hospital staffers. Its saloon was turned into an operating room.

With the help of several assistants, Bryant operated through the mouth to avoid external signs of surgery.

Part of the palate and a tooth were removed.

A then-revolutionary rubber prosthetic was inserted.

Cleveland was soon strong enough to return to his nearby summer home. A second, less drastic, follow-up surgery was performed on the yacht on July 17.

How did the White House spin the situation? Doctors first told reporters Cleveland was experiencing pain from a bout of rheumatism. They later said a mild dental ailment was keeping him out of the public eye.

Both procedures were successful, and Cleveland lived for nearly 15 more years. His secretive surgery only became known nine years after that.

If the incident happened today, Cleveland undoubtedly would have had “some ‘splainnin’ to do,” as Ricky Ricardo famously put it.

Instead, he got a free pass from a complaisant press corps.

Lloyd Austin only wishes he could be so lucky.

Find more Obituaries on pages 7 & 9 Death Notices on page 4

Bryan Jay Hudson Jr. June 7, 1978 – December 28, 2023

death by his father, John and sister, Deanna.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. Friends and family are invited to sign the on-line guest book, send condolences and share memories at www. coosbayareafunerals. com

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Bryan Jay Hudson Jr., 45, of Bloomington passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

He was born on June 7, 1978 in Coos Bay, Oregon the son of Bryan Jay and Julie Ann (Smith) Hudson. He was a 1996 graduate of North Bend Senior High School in North Bend, Oregon. He went on and graduated in 2003 from the University of Oregon with his bachelor’s degree in Native America Linguistics, and also attended the University of Utah.

Bryan professional life started as an English teacher at Susong High School in Seoul Korea, and then he was a second-grade teacher at Chief Tahgee Elementary School in Fort Hall, Idaho teaching the Shoshone language. He was also the Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology at Idaho State University, he then

went to work for The Language Conservancy as a Numic Linguist which brought him to Bloomington.

He loved his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed playing native hand games, traveling, cooking, playing native drums and singing, and he loved learning he was always studying something. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Bryan is survived by his parents, Bryan Sr. and Julie Ann Hudson of Coos Bay, OR; two sisters, Yvonne (Paul) Elkins of Cottage Grove, OR, Charla (Chris) Bryant of Tucson AZ; four nieces and nephews, Josh Hughes, Shalyn Steffel, Marissa Morrison and Alexis Rodriguez; his aunts and uncles, Margo Erickson, Julie Hudson, Linda (Mike) Gibson, Gogi (Tim) Lobato and John Smith; and cousins, Angela, David, Jillian, Nate, John, Shane,

Justin, Jamie and Cory.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dave and Lucinda Hudson, and Margaret Ball; a cousin, Bernard Smith; and his uncle, David Hudson Jr. No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www. allencares.com

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The Chamber Minute: Areas of focus

BY ROSEY THOMAS

Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Rosey in for another Chamber Minute, we at the Bay Area Chamber Of Commerce have finished up our annual planning meeting for 2024 and have identified our Areas of Focus for this year.

Our marketing/ communications team will improve our social media outreach for businesses with even more posts and shares to multiple platforms keeping your

businesses in sync with each other and up to date with info at the touch of our fingertips on our devices through FB lives, You Tube and Instagram.

Our membership team will be at more non-chamber events throughout the year spreading visibility from your chamber office.

Our chamber teams will focus this year in on reestablishing our education committee by springtime. And our advocacy team will be continuing working

to connect with Local representatives around the difficult topics that affect local business and exploring ways to get more community feedback on key local issues to get those voices to government to give Coos County a voice in Salem.

2024 will be a season for change and we are at the crossroads of where brilliance meets ambition. This year’s board of directors is actively working to grow our reach and volume of our voices locally and we need your

participation to collectively work these areas this year, joining the chamber today means you become part of the solution that will ensure a great place to live and work for us all, if you love it here then it’s our responsibility to do something…call your chamber office and join today Together we can make a difference!

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Climate changing: Research shows times for ‘prescribed burns’ in the West shifting

BY: HAYDEN BLACKFORD Oregon Capital Chronicle

Deciding when and where to conduct prescribed burns is becoming increasingly important as the climate warms, and, according to a recent study, the timing and frequency of appropriate weather will also play a larger role.

Prescribed burns are an essential tool land managers use in reducing fuel availability for extreme wildfires, and conditions favorable to prescribed burns will become far less frequent in much of the West, especially the Southwest, according to a study published in October 2023 in Communications Earth & Environment.

However, the study found that parts of the northern Rocky Mountains will have more days to use prescribed burns, especially during the early and late winter months.

“One of the reasons why some of the northern tiers of the U.S. become more favorable for prescribed fire at times in winter is actually because it gets warmer,” said Daniel Swain, lead author and climate scientist for the University of California, Los Angeles.

“You’re actually warming into this acceptable envelope from being on the low end. In the southern parts of the U.S., you’re just already at the upper end of the envelope, and you’re getting even warmer and drier.”

Though the study forecasts an overall decrease of days acceptable for prescribed fire — as much as a 25% to 31%, during the spring and summer months across the West — northern regions may see an increase in potential burn days during the winter. These opportunities are a silver lining of sorts, as any opportunities to burn forests with low-intensity fire are essential for keeping fuels off the forest floor and leaving larger trees unharmed, Swain said.

“You can’t just broad brush the American West,” Swain said, of the variability of climate from state-tostate.

The study found that if tempera-

tures rose a modest 2 degrees Celsius by 2060, southern U.S. states could see their burn windows shrink by 17% overall. Wildfire conditions are rapidly worsening for parts of central and Southern California, Arizona and New Mexico, Swain said.

Prescribed burns are a risk intervention tool, and not only does prescribed fire reduce wildfire risk but in many places the ecosystem benefits from these fires, which are often less intense than wildfires spurred by climate change and years of fire suppression, Swain said. In a forest where land managers have historically suppressed fire, lower branches create ladder fuels, or fuels that give fire the ability to grow on the ground.

And if a fire reaches the tree canopy, it becomes much more intense; it can even create its own weather.

Mariah Leuschen-Longeran, the public affairs specialist for the Forest Service’s northern region, said that fire professionals and firefighters make comprehensive plans about where to burn, and they look for optimal weather conditions. One thing they pay close attention to is air quality.

The Forest Service works with local partners, such as the county or state, making them aware of the upcoming fire, she said. Additionally, communication with the National Weather Service plays a big part in the days and weeks leading up to a potential window. Burns require pre-planning that fits local outlines, goals and objectives, but ideally, they also align with larger projects’ goals, Leuschen-Longeran said.

In the future, climate conditions could align for prescribed burns earlier in the year, depending on the snowpack, Leuschen-Longeran said.

Opportunities may arise in the winter, especially on open slopes facing south — where direct sunlight hits.

However, she said the agency follows air quality guidelines set by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

In the winter, accommodating

prescribed burns produces its own challenges. And in Western Montana, it’s common for a stagnant, low atmosphere to form, which would trap smoke, said Liz Ulrich, the planning supervisor at the DEQ’s Air Quality Bureau.

The DEQ views small burns on private land very differently than the large-scale burns typically undertaken by government agencies. Ulrich said Montana has different regulations for the West than the East to accommodate regional differences that may impact air quality.

In addition, for an entity like the Forest Service, the Montana, Idaho Airshed Database tracks potential burns. Even though forest conditions in Montana may align for prescribed burns, that doesn’t mean there will be an opportunity to conduct one since the State takes turns using weather windows in coordination with Idaho, Ulrich said. Working with Idaho is imperative because when they burn, the region’s dominant wind patterns often bring smoke further into Montana,

Ulrich said.

The DEQ’s goal is to maintain a healthy airshed and to help mitigate wildfire danger, but the balance is becoming increasingly harder to find as wildfire season grows, she said. The agency is always looking for opportunities to approve burns, but they have had to adjust; when the fire season goes longer than usual, that can mean not approving burns, she said.

“It is a little bit shorter of a season in the fall, and it is kind of shifting, but our regulations haven’t shifted,” Ulrich said. “We’re seeing the trend of wildfire season just being longer, and in turn, that opportunity for burning isn’t as long.”

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