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Community donates to reopen Mingus Park Pool

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

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The City of Coos Bay is raising funds to get the Mingus Park Pool back up and running.

The boiler, which heats the pool, failed in mid-December.

City officials report that there was no choice but to close the pool until a repair could be implemented.

Shortly after the boiler failed, city staff brought in a company that specializes in boiler repair, but they found that the equipment will need to be replaced.

The anticipated cost for replacement will be approximately $115,000.

The City of Coos Bay said they are actively seeking grants, but these take time and will likely not

cover the entire cost. The cost for the new boiler also far outweighs the funds allocated by the city to keep the pool running.

City officials said they are looking to quickly address the issue so the pool can be reopened to the public because the pool serves such a large population of the community.

On behalf of the Pool Board, the City has set up an account to accept tax deductible donations.

Coos Bay city staff recently reported that community members have already generously donated about one third of what it will cost to reopen the pool. As of March 5, community donations totaled $42,426.

Tax-deductible donations can be submitted to the City of Coos Bay Finance Department either in person or via mail at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay. Please note that the donation is for the Mingus Pool Boiler.

AOCC lawsuit before Supreme Court

BY DEAN BRICKEY For The World

COQUILLE — Coos County is among 18 Western Oregon counties that could regain substantial lost revenue if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn a 2016 federal forest management decision. The Association of O&C counties (AOCC), based in Roseburg and representing the western Oregon Counties, has filed a petition with the high court to hear the case. Doug Robertson, AOCC executive director, said in an interview that March 22 would be the court’s first opportunity to consider whether to add the case to the schedule in their next term.

“At least we’re going to get a look,” he said. “It’s a very steep climb to get in front of the Supreme Court. We’re in the queue. We’ve got our fingers crossed.”

Robert “Bob” Main, a Coos County commissioner and vice president of AOCC, said the 1937 O&C Act designated 2.2 million acres of forest land in western Oregon for the sole benefit of the Western Oregon counties.

“In the mid 1980s, Coos County received logging receipts of $25 million (in today’s dollars) for the general fund,” Main said in an online statement. “Now, the county receives almost nothing” because “Washington D.C has constantly reduced the harvest of O&C timber to almost nothing.”

Because of the lack of logging receipts, Main said, Congress passed the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS), “which was a small stop-gap fund for the counties.”

The SRS Act expired this year, he said, and the county doesn’t have that funding source any longer.

He said AOCC wants “to bring back the economic vitality that we had in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.”

The commissioner told the Rotary Club of Coquille on March 6 that 26 federal legislators had filed amicus (friend of the court) briefs supporting the AOCC’s case. The Pacific Legal Foundation also filed an amicus brief.

Deputy Starr receives Medal of Merit

The AOCC’s battle to retain timber sales revenue for its member counties began in 2016, when the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which manages the timberlands formerly owned by the defunct Oregon & California Railroad (O&C), developed a new “resource management plan.” That new plan stripped Coos County and the 17 other member counties of timber sales revenue from about 2.2 million acres in Western Oregon.

Robertson said the BLM’s 2016 plan included “reserves” on 80 percent of the O&C lands “in direct

City Council sets agenda for censure of Councilor Noordhoff

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

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one Coos County commis-sioner who wants to tamper with our very successful vote-by-mail system. As long as there is one county commissioner tied into Trumpism I will not support the Safety Measure. This commissioner was in Washington D.C. and arrested during the January 6 Insurrec-tion. Whatever he supports, I am against. I urge other honest vot-ers to do the same.

I have certain questions I ask myself whenever presented with a choice. I ask: Is it wise, is it good, and is it simple? If it is not simple then someone is trying to hide something. Think about that whenever you vote.

I support the same values as the owner of Viking Cruises.

I’m sure many of you have seen the TV ads where the Viking Cruise owner states that he asks 3 things of his employees: That they be kind, honest, and hardworking. I ask no less of our county commissioners and other politicians. And remember, it is your tax money that pays the commissioner salaries. Are all of the Coos County commis-sioners kind, honest, and hardworking on your behalf, or are they hardworking on their own hidden agendas that support a Fascist government? A hidden agenda means they could be following those who would destroy our Democracy from within by infiltrating our city and county organizations. Remember to ask yourself if any changes proposed by the commissioners will benefit you or will these changes benefit their own hidden goals in support of another antidemocratic Insurrection.

Sharon Ramirez

Search warrant proves successful in Bunker Hill arrest

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officers were granted permission to search a residence near Bay Park Lane and Cleveland Lane. Their objective: to locate and detain Jeremy Galindo, a 29-year-old individual wanted on three separate warrants, from three separate law enforcement agencies.

The search warrant proved successful as officers managed to locate and arrest Mr. Galindo without major incident. He was subsequently transported to the Coos County Jail.

Galindo’s outstanding warrants included the charges of two counts of attempt to elude authorities, felon in possession of a firearm, reckless driving,

reckless endangerment (issued by the Coos Bay Police Department), contempt of court (issued by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office), and parole violation (issued by the Oregon State Parole Board).

Assisting CBPD in this operation were various law enforcement entities, including the Coos County Emergency Response Team (ERT), Drone Team members, the North Bend Police Department (NBPD), and the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indian Police Department (CTCLUSI). This collaborative effort underscored the commitment of local law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety. Any members of the community with more information are, as always, asked to contact the local authorities.

By PHYLLIS ARTHUR Guest Column

America’s leaders aren’t doing enough to confront one of the greatest public health menaces in modern history.

Increasingly, bacteria and fungi are evolving into “superbugs” that are immune to existing treatments. This phenomenon, known as antimicrobial resistance, is one of the top ten public health threats currently facing humanity, according to the World Health Organization. In 2019, antibiotic resistance was associated with more than 170,000 deaths in the United States and nearly 5 million deaths worldwide.

The U.S. government has a long and mostly successful history of responding to national health crises, from funding Operation Warp Speed to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, to establishing the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness in response to the anthrax attacks of 2001.

But our leaders often focus on preparing for the sorts of threats we encountered in the recent past, rather than the threats that are gaining momentum right before our eyes.

Consider how many

governments around the world are dedicating public resources into preparing for the next pandemic -- which, to be sure, is an important task. Yet superbugs pose an equally grave danger today. They’re here already, yet they’re receiving comparatively little attention.

The solution isn’t as complicated as one might expect -- but it is unique to this segment of medicine. Existing antimicrobial medicines should be administered carefully to delay the evolution of pathogens into drug-resistant superbugs.

But better stewardship alone won’t combat the superbug threat. We also need to develop new antimicrobials. That brings us to the broken marketplace. Many antimicrobials are often only prescribed for a short duration, like several days or weeks. Consequently, low sales make it hard for inventors to recoup the major investments required to develop any new medicine.

As a result, many companies developing new antimicrobials -- most of which are small companies -- have been unable to successfully commercialize new products. Eight antibiotics developed by small companies have received FDA approval since 2013. Since their

approvals, every one of these companies have either filed for bankruptcy, been acquired, or left the antibiotics space entirely.

One fix would be to replace the volume-based sales model with something like a subscription, in which drug developers are compensated for new treatments based on the value of the treatment to public health, regardless of the number of doses patients need.

Legislation that would do this is under consideration in Congress. A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the PASTEUR Act. Under the bill, the government would contract with a company for a set amount of funds for reliable access to an effective new antibiotic, essentially stabilizing a return on investment.

Passing PASTEUR should be one of Congress’ top priorities. AMR is a national security threat we know how to prepare for. It’s time our political leaders take advantage of that opportunity.

Phyllis Arthur is Senior Vice President for Infectious Disease and Emerging Science Policy at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). This piece originally ran in RealClearHealth.

The next health crisis is already here, we’re unprepared to fight it 21 mental health facts that can help someone you know

By STAN POPOVICH Guest Column

I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.

Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run.

1. Getting he lp for your mental health is the best thing you can do.

2. Ignoring your mental health issues will only prolong the problem.

3. Running away from your mental health issues does not work.

4. There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to your mental health.

5. There is nothing wrong in asking for assistance for your anxieties and stresses.

6. Your situation is not hopeless regardless of what you may think.

7. Focus on your recovery rather than trying to please others.

8. Go to the nearest hospital if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

9. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.

10. You have to make an effort in finding the answers to your mental

health issues.

11. Focus on the facts of your situation rather than your fearful thoughts.

12. Joining a support group is a great way of finding people who can relate to you.

13. Follow the advice from the professionals, rather than your friends.

14. Do not try to manage your mental health problems all by yourself.

15. Determine the source of your anxieties and then find ways to overcome them.

16. Do not make assumptions regarding your current mental health situation.

17. Do not underestimate the power of God when it comes to your mental health.

18. Learning from your past mental health experiences will help you in the present.

19. Drugs and alcohol are not the answers. They just make things worse.

20. It takes practice in managing your mental

health. Be patient but persistent.

21. Do not be afraid to ask questions when dealing with your mental health.

If you happen to struggle with fear, anxiety, or any other mental health related issues, it is important to admit that you have a problem and get some help. Your doctor or other medical professionals in your area will know of some qualified mental health professionals who can give you some assistance.

The key to overcoming your mental health issues is to “learn” effective techniques to manage your anxieties and stresses and “applying” these skills to your life. The best way to learn these techniques is by talking to a mental health professional.

Everyone deals with stress and anxiety sometime in their life. You are not alone and there is nothing wrong with asking someone for advice on how to deal with these mental health related issues.

BIOGRAPHY Stan is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear” which covers a variety of techniques that can drastically improve your mental health. For more information, please visit Stan’s website at http://www. managingfear.com

Marshfield High School

Semester 1

2023/2024

SENIORS: Carter Blair, David Bouska, Mylia Brackin, Samuel L. Brown, Chance Browning, Lorelei Brumit, Ayasha Campos, Ronald Castor, Ricardo Chacon-Hughes, Victoria Cordova, Ryder Easton, Autumn Edwards, Alejandro Espitia-Doty, Lorelai Frates, Brionna Fuller, Damon Hamilton, Shawn Harlow, Conner Hedgecock, Nathan Hill, Preston Hill, Mayci Hubbard, Nicholas Johnson, Sergio Juan De Dios, Gabriella Lyon Sanchez Fosdick, Connell MacKendrick, Dominic Martinez, Baylee Moore, Rockwell O’Neil, Alexis Ortiz-Martinez, Jazmyn Perez, Wesley Pruitt, Jayci Sandusky, Joseline Sermeno, Judah Simon, Kaydence Stevwing, Jesse Stout, Gavin Stovall, Cameron Taylor, Benjamin Trosper, Hannah Willis, Aidden Wilson, Destiny Wright.

JUNIORS: Erika Akers, Bella Arts, Zelia Aspinall, Elijah Belzer, Sienna Berge, K.C. Bollin, Landyn Brown, Elijah Cellura, Alie Clarke, Coleman Cobb, Madison Cook, Iliahna Duran, Ashton Fitzgerald-Thornton, Gavin Foce, Lucas Folau, Cameron Haley, Gracelyn Hamner, Dade Harmon, Reese Hite, Aiden Huntley,

SENIORS:

Honor Roll

Students earning 3.5-3.99 GPA

Principal’s List

Val Ivanitsky, Nathan Jester, Aria Johnson, Alanna Krewson, Dakota LaCorte, Abigail Lambert, Trenton Lawrence, Webster Ley, Emily Lilienthal, Arianna Lopez, Brodie Loudenbeck, Juanita Martinez, Noah McDougal, Kelsey McKay, Jesstun Moen, Lorelei Moser, Logan Noblitt, Catrina Parrish, Wyatt Petley, Rebelya Reasor, Sebastian Rocha, Ashton Russell, Sebastian Stewart, Jake Summers, Austin Taylor, Kailee Wallack, Holden Welsh, Megan Wood, Faith Wright, Ryen Young.

SOPHOMORES: Paulina Acuna Vasquez, Abbey Anderson, Samuel Baugh, Azura Beckett, Evan Bell, Garfield Bennett, Makenzie Bishop, Dakota Blair, Luke Bright, Braedyn Caldera, Gavin Chalmers, Alexander Dunning, Mackenzie FitzgeraldThornton, Alyssa Henry, Joseph Herring, Justin Holmstedt, Samantha Howell, Gabriel Jimenez, Isabella Johnson, Eva Joyce, Eva Kazzee, Airabella Kiewert, Mika Kister, Kayden Loper, Angel Manzanares, Marina Mascarenas, Leland Moore, Lane Olsen, Sage Quant, Fernando Ramirez-Reyes, Cristina Rodriguez Aguirre, Melanie Rodriguez Gomez,

Melvin Rowlett, Chloe Runn, Shawn Sanderlin, Grant Sizemore, Dakota Smith, Kaylynne Snyder, Emersyn Stallard, Jorja Stewart, Michael Surwillo, Sierra Taylor, Arrayah Tyre-Gault, Maitea Zatica.

FRESHMAN: Marina Alonzo, Hunter Baker, Tyson Bettencourt, Sydney Brainard, Dakota Brophy, Lillian Burch, Jaxson Daniels, Trinity Davis, Christopher DeLaRosa, Yesica Denova-Lopez, Remington Duncan, Logan Eckley, Treyson England, Jared Flores-Herrera, Braxton Franssen, Jaycub Gibson, Alexander Goad, Mirabelle Goodrich, Summer Green, Justin Habig, Yarely Hernandez, Trenton Holmes, Wade Hopper, Kai Korving, Matthew LaMar, Breeanna Langley, Hailey Lessley, Gabriel Liga, Ariana Medina, Graddy Meyers, Maizen Neptune, Kenya OrtizMartinez, Hayley Pallin, Cooper Peach, Clayton Pierron, Trenton Rangel, Joanna Salinas, Dane Smith, Isaiah Stephenson, Cason Sutherland, Rowan Swenson, Keira Sydnes, Ashlee Tavernier, Christopher Thompson, Louis Wheatley, Jeromie R. Whitmer, Christian Woodrum.

Peyton Allemani, Shyla Applegate, Siena Beckett, Jake Bennett, Michael Bishop, Mark Bowles, Akshat Brar, Ryan Caldera, Kristopher Campbell, Giovanni Castro, Alyrian Covey, Cullen Cribbins, Queenie Rose Crisostomo, Lillian Dubisar, Aspen Elst, Willow Elst, Jenna Erickson, Gannon Frost, Lorenzo Haller, Anahlaya Johnson, Jayla Johnson, Lucas Lee, London Lindsey, Paige Macduff, Trevor Martin, Levi Mathias, Peter Mathias, Carson Matusz, Marlen Mendoza, Nancy Morado-Ledezma, Katlyn Osborne, Jonathon Parks, Gracie Peach, Liam Post, Jonah Putman, Faythe Schneider, Daphne Scriven, Liliana Solis, Damien Steinbrook, Harley Szenasi, Ava Thomas, Lindsey Wright, Jose Yanez Torres.

JUNIORS:

Miguel Aguirre, Eliot Aley, Willow Bailey, Eugene Bean, Annika Bones, Shayla Brill,

Alexander Brouse, Jessica Brunner-Navarro, EJ Cervantes, Nemias Chambers, Hoyt Cherry, Jacella Corsaletti, Ian Hammond, Mikayla Horstman, Deagon Jackson, Ethan Kirchner, Noah Libitsky, Eli Luckman, Bodey Lutes, Ada Mahaffy, Karly Matthews, Kayla Mayo, Analise McCord, Chacha McLane, Ryan McLeod, Natalia Mireles-Gallo, Tatum Montiel, Kaylei Olmedo, Corey Olson, Stormi Osborne, Kyle Parce, Lexus Pittman, Amiah Purkey, Izabella Rivas-Lake, Kailani Robbins, Bella Roberts, Ashley Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Kendall Rohlik, Zander Stoffers, Shyanna Strong, Kierstin Summers, Hannah Thomas, Mia Thorp, Ramon Villalejo, Red Weatherford, Allison Wright, Maggie Yost.

SOPHOMORES: Benjamin Aley, Mason Aurdahl, Alexander Banks, Jamison Batdorff, Mahlia Black, Elizabeth Bourell, Isabella Breymier, Joseph

Buehner, Maddalyn Croff, Sydni Davis, Jasmine GabrielKutsch, Isabella Grabinger, Cameron Green, Arabella Horstman, Ana Lemmons, Violet Mcguffin, Devon Pederson, Skye Rodriguez, Autumn Roughton, Kayleigh Schroder, Chloe Stone, Remyk Villalejo, Noah Watson.

FRESHMAN:

Cecilia Bollin, Jacob Day, Reign DeGarmo, Tayla Didway, Finn Dollarhyde, Tony Edwards, Kyle Frangopoulos, Harper Godley, Rowan Hampton, Hailey Hand, Avah Hawkes-Paul, Paige Horlacher, Kylie Horstman, Logan L. Hummel Jr, Lucas Hyatt, Addison Julien, Sarabeth Laidlaw, Hannah Lake, Dallas Marcott, Brady Matthews, Trella McBroom, Natalie Messenger, Braden Patterson, Alicia Perez, Madison Pylant, Lesley Rodriguez-Castillo, Kaie Russell, Madison Sawyer, Gage Saxon, Hayden Sharp, Juan Yanez Torres.

Students earning 4.0 GPA

SENIORS: Sierra Adams, Robyn Bonner, Novalee Covert, Leroy Cowan, Gabriel Darnell, Conner Deleon, Nevaeh Edera, Kaleigh England, Kendra Fleetwood, Teagen Forbes, Kiri Goodson, Bridget Gould, Jake Green, Joseph Herbert, John Hinkel, Esa Hinrichs, Faith Hite, Natalie Jadin, Karli Kennedy, John Lemmons, Mele Lutes, Finn Mander, Ethan McLaughlin, Isabelle McLaughlin, Conner Middendorff, Megan Park, Spencer Pederson, Izabel Perez, Morgan Picatti, Amelia Schaefer, Hope Schrag, Jessica Sun, Noah Takis, Talon Thomas, Roman Trask, Danner Wilson.

JUNIORS:

Ava Ainsworth, Minya Appel-Brigham, Helena Blood, Alexander Brouse, Olivia Conde, Cecelia Cox, Keira Crawford, Serenity Devins, Alexandria Maggio, Jonah Martin, Tadum Moreno, Jocelyn Mulkey, Sophie Rhodes, Selene Sambell, Katlynn Strickler, Tayten Sutherland, AbbyGayle Vaughn.

SOPHOMORES:

Maya Aguirre, Abbianna Bates, Mercedes Bearden, Skyler Belzer, Rebecca DeGan, Cyrene Dorfmeister, Mallory Edd, Abigail Erb, Giulietta Folck, Camillah Ford, Jesse Frichtl, Angeles Gabriel-

Kutsch, Charles Hatch, Britney Herrera, Eliza Howard, Myla Johnson, Reanna Mathias, Ayden McNamee, Alyssia Pottle, Chandler Wyatt.

FRESHMAN: Isabel Ashton, Avery Bartholomew, Kloie Beintker, Donald Brice, Skyla Castagnola, Zoey Colm, Glen Crook, Ella Croson, Mara Elgin, Dannicka Gauvain, Elijah Goodson, Miranda Jester, Bailey Krussow, Kaia Mahaffy, Carter McGriff, Albert Metcalfe, Clark Metz, Addison Moss, Degan Pierce, Kaylee Rillon, Kira Smith, Alexis Stoffers, Barrett Thomas, Lily Thompson, Irelynn Trumbull, Annabelle Van Hoof, Keller Vinyard, Natalie Yost.

Linda Layton

May 22, 1944 – February 16, 2024

Linda was born May 22, 1944, in Ankeny, Iowa to Meryl and Fanny Hoff. She passed away at 79 years old, February 16th, 2024 at home in Coquille, Oregon.

She is survived by daughter, Angie and Jeff Sayler; Daughter, Wendy and Greg King; Son, Mike and Sarah Layton; Son, Willy and Denise Layton, Mother, Francis Hoff; Sister, Shari Lytton; Brothers, Chuck and Jerry Hoff, 8 grandkids,3 great grandkids and one more on the way.

Linda was an independent, strong willed woman whose passion was her kids and grandkids. It wasn’t very often she’d miss any of their sporting events or 4-H activities. She always said her greatest accomplishment in life was her kids.

Throughout Linda’s life she was very active in her community. From the Fairview PTO to the Halloween Carnival, Christmas Program, Bleacher Club, working at the Devil’s Hut, Coaching Track, playing volleyball with the “Purple Plums”, she still found time to spend on her hobbies of woodworking and painting and going to bazars.

If Linda were not helping with her kids’ activities, or perfecting her own hobbies, you could find her at the river fishing- her

Duane Lee Smith

August 11, 1935 – March 9, 2024

A graveside service with full military honors for Duane Lee Smith, 88, of North Bend, Oregon will be held at 1pm, Friday, March 22 at the Roseburg National Cemetery.

Duane was born August 11, 1935 in Columbus, Wisconsin, to Donald and Vivian Smith. He passed away March 9, 2024 in North Bend.

During his younger years, he really enjoyed skeet-shooting, hunting and fishing.

In January of 1955, Duane joined the United States Air Force. He completed officer training while stationed in Great Falls, Montana, and met and married Marilyn Brost, who was working as a registered nurse. Their four children, Daniel, Catherine, Brian and Laura came quickly thereafter, as the family moved around the country from base to base.

Duane’s Air Force career began as a navigator, then a jet pilot, a helicopter pilot and finally a computer programmer and included a one-year stint flying helicopter search and rescue missions out of Thailand, during the Vietnam War.

In 1975, Duane retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. The family moved to Myrtle Creek, Oregon, where Duane was a sheep and cattle rancher.

He was an outdoorsman who loved shooting, Willys Jeeps, nature, wildlife and land. Everyone knew that Duane’s first love was the wide-open skies of Montana and he eventually moved to Lewistown, Montana with his significant other, Judy Dixon.

other love. She will be deeply missed and held in the hearts of all who were privileged to know her. At her request, no public services will be held for her. A private family celebration will be held at a later time.

Duane will be remembered and deeply missed by all those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, and is survived by his sons, Daniel (Marcelle) Smith of Sandy, OR and Brian (Brenda) Smith of Long Beach, CA; daughters, Catherine (Joe) Seminary of Salem, OR and Laura (Dan Walker) Smith of Myrtle Creek, OR; significant other, Judy Dixon of North Bend, OR; sister, Susan (Howard) Weissmann of Columbus, WI; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

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

Sonia Merrill

May 26, 1932 – February 4, 2024

Sonia Maureen Merrill, 91, beloved and devoted wife and mother, passed away Feb 4, 2024, at her home in Lincoln City, Oregon. Cremation rites have been held under the direction of Pacific View Memorial Gardens, Lincoln City, Oregon. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

She was born Sonia Maureen Hagen on May 26, 1932, in Portland, Oregon, to Julian O. Hagen and Hazel Mae Hagen (née Branch). Sonia graduated in 1950 from Jefferson High School in Portland where she met her life partner, Robert “Bob” Bruce Merrill. After high school she attended business school in Portland.

Sonia and Bob married April 27, 1951. In 1955 the couple moved to North Bend and started their business, Merrill Pest Control. Sonia handled the office, bookkeeping and phone duties for the pest control business and the concurrent construction contracting work.

After 60 years in North Bend and two years after her husband passed, Sonia moved to Roseburg. In 2023, after her son passed, she moved to Lincoln City where she felt at home with the coastal storms, fir trees, the smell of ocean air, and a walk on the beach or around the neighborhood with relatives.

Sonia enjoyed family camping trips and local outings to the beaches, sand dunes, and especially Shore Acres. Her favored daily activities included swimming laps at the municipal pool and riding her yellow Schwinn 10-speed bicycle around town. Sonia took the most pleasure in walking her dogs and attending local area dog

shows, both of which she did throughout North Bend, Coos Bay and neighboring communities. For over 30 years, at least several times a week she walked around Empire Lakes with her beloved dogs, family members or alone, greeting other familiar walkers along the way.

Sonia is preceded in death by her sister Dolores Johnson (née Hagen); her husband Bob Merrill; and her son Dan Merrill. She is survived by her daughter, Diane and Jim Dreiling of La Pine; daughter, Debbie and Lewie Setzer of Lincoln City; daughter, Kayla Skye of Roseburg; daughter-in-law Carol Merrill of Roseburg; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Laura C. Estrada, 89, of Coos Bay, passed away on March 9, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Sandra “ Sandy” Lee Moss, 77, of Coos Bay, passed away on March 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Linda A. Desirey, 76, of Coos Bay, passed away March 8, 2024 at Coos Bay.

Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Stanley Thompson Morrow Mallory, 79, of North Bend, passed away March 12, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

James Lesley Minton, 75, of Coos Bay, passed away March 8, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Coos Bay receives scores from Office of Rural Health

The Oregon Office of Rural Health (OORH) released their annual report titled Areas of Unmet Health Care Need this month. The report provides crucial information for identifying and assessing areas in need of better health care access.

“The report includes nine variables that measure access to and utilization of primary physical, mental, and oral health care. This report can be used by state partners to prioritize financial and technical assistance, and by health care constituents to advocate for unmet needs in their community,” states OORH on the purpose of the report.

To this end, each service area in Oregon is

categorized as urban, rural, or frontier. Categorizations are based on population size and proximity to denser urban centers. The Coos medical service area is no exception, and is categorized as a rural area, as it is over 10 miles away from an urban center of 40,000 people or more.

The report grants a total score, based on all 9 variables, on a scale from 0-90, with 0 being the worst possible and 90 the best. Coos received a total score of 51 which places it in the top half of the 128 primary care service areas, but only just. The state average score, aggregated from all 128 districts, is 49.1.

The following is a breakdown of the nine

variables as they were scored for the Coos primary care service area:

Travel Time to Nearest PCPCH

The first variable was “Travel Time to Nearest Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH)”. A PCPCH is described as a health care clinic recognized by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) for high quality, patient focused care. With Coos County’s long history of medical industry, it is no surprise that there are 5 recognized PCPCH’s in the area.

With an average trip of only 10 minutes to a PCPCH, Coos tied with a few other areas for the best possible time. For reference, some of the ‘frontier’ counties have travel times well over an hour. The Oregon average is 12.6 minutes.

Primary Care Capacity Ratio

This ratio measures the estimated number of visits that primary care providers should be able to supply against the estimated number of visits demand by the demographic breakdown of that area. In this case a ratio of 1.0 would mean that supply is exactly meeting the area’s demand.

Coos once again scored above the national average (0.98) in this metric, with a ratio of 1.08. This indicates that there is just enough coverage in the area to supply what should be the expected number of visits in

Coos Bay.

Dentists and Mental Health Providers per 1,000

The next two metrics measured how many dentists and mental health service providers are available for every 1000 people in the area. The major urban areas (Eugene, Portland) have the highest scores in these metrics.

Coos Bay came in below Oregon average on both of these variables. The service area contains 0.33 dentists per 1000, with the whole state averaging 0.47. For mental health providers Coos Bay is at 0.73, down from the 1.15 state average.

% of Population Between 138% and 200% of Fed.

Poverty Level

This variable indicates the percentage of the population of a given area that is in an income bracket above the Medicaid cutoff (138%), but below a level of income expected to be able to afford health insurance (unless provided by their employer). Therefore, it tracks the population’s ability to afford care in the first place.

At 10% Coos Bay is bang on the state average, with the lowest at around 5% and the highest peaking at around 24%. This places Coos County withing a range of lower concern.

Inadequate Prenatal Care Rate

“In Oregon, inadequate prenatal care is defined as care that did not begin until

the third trimester or consisted of fewer than five prenatal visits,” reads the description of this variable.

Coos Bay scored a 71.5 in this area, meaning that over 71.5 of every 1000 births in Coos Bay did not receive the recommended number of prenatal visits during pregnancy. This is above the state average of 60.3/1000.

Preventable Hospitalizations per 1000

This category tracks Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSC), or instances in which a patient could have avoided hospitalization had they been treated effectively early. It includes common conditions like asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and pneumonia. All conditions that can be caught early and treated before medical emergencies occur.

Coos Bay scored poorly in this category as 11.9 out of 1000 hospitalizations could have been prevented. This is over double the Oregon average of 5.7 per 1000 and puts Coos Bay among the five highest

ACSC rates in the state, alongside Reedsport and Bandon.

Emergency Dept. Dental and Mental Visits per 1000

The final two metrics cover visits to emergency services for dental or mental health issues that could have been treated before the need for a trip to the ER or other emergency services. This is most often caused by lack of access to affordable dental and mental health services. A lower scored being better for this metric.

Unfortunately, Coos Bay scored high in both of these categories. Dental visits are at 6.4 per 1000, which is more than double the state average of 3.0 per 1000. Mental health visits are at 25.3 per 1000, which is higher than the state average of 16.3 per 1000.

In conclusion, the report showed that Coos Bay is just above average as far as health care accessibility goes. City and County officials should use this data to inform improvements to our health care infrastructure, and focus on our greater areas of need.

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Legal Notices 999

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE

COUNTY OF COOS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JILL A. TYRRELL, Decedent.

Case No.: 23PB10021

INVENTORY

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed

Personal Representative for the Estate of JILL A.

TYRRELL All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned

Personal Representative at c/o The Law Office of David Johnson; 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 275; Salem, OR 97301 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 lawyers for the Personal Representative, David Johnson, 117 Commercial Street NE, Suite 275; Salem, OR 97301.

Dated and first published on March 19, 2024.

/s/ Joanna A. Crawford

Personal Representative

Published: March 19, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386896)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of:

JANICE FAYE DAVIS, Deceased.

Case No. 24PB01270 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NOAH RHETT DAVIS has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate of JANICE FAYE DAVIS are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at P.O. Box 566, Powers, OR 97466, or through their 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 March 5, 2024.

/S/ Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal Representative

Personal Representative: Noah Rhett Davis P.O. Box 566 Powers, OR 97466

Telephone: 541.260.4077 Email: nrd801@gmail.com Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Corrigall & McClintock P.O. Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

Telephone: (541) 269-1123

Fax: (541) 269-1126

Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com Published: March 5, 2024.

The World & ONPA. (ID:385951)

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To be qualified

IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF BONEVA WILSON; VIVA MATHIESON; RHONDA STEEL; PARTIES IN POSSESSION, Defendants. No. 23CV44782

CIVIL SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS:

Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Boneva Wilson NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

READ THESE PAPERS

CAREFULLY!

A lawsuit has been started against you in the aboveentitled Court by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff. Plaintiff’s claim is stated in the written Complaint, a copy of which is on file at the Coos County Courthouse. You must “appear” in this case, or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. The object of the complaint is to foreclose a deed of trust dated September 14, 2020, and recorded as Instrument No. 2020-09201 given by Boneva Wilson and Viva Mathieson, not as tenants in common but with rights of survivorship on property commonly known as 868 N 8th Terrace (shown on DOT as 868 8th Ter), Coos Bay, OR 97420 and legally described as:

The Easterly 5 feet of Lot 12, all of Lot 13 and the Westerly 30 feet of Lot 14, Block 27, Perham Park Addition to the City of Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon. The complaint seeks to foreclose and terminate all interest of Unknown Heirs & Devisees of Boneva Wilson and all other interests in the property.

The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. The date of first publication of the summons is March 19, 2024.

If you are in the active military service of the United States, or believe that you may be entitled to protection of the SCRA, please contact our office. If you do not contact us, we will report to the court that we do not believe that you are protected under the SCRA. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www. oregonstatebar.org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or toll-free elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 4527636.

Attorneys for Plaintiff, LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

By: /s/ James A Craft James A. Craft #090146 [jcraft@logs.com] 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 (360) 260-2253; Fax (360)

records of the Court, the Co-Personal Representatives, or the attorney for the CoPersonal Representatives, Karen L. Costello.

Dated and first published on March 5, 2024.

/s/ Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives

CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES:

Danyel L. Peterson 2062 Grant Street North Bend, OR 97459

T: (541) 217-9023

Betty L. Stuhlmiller

2757 Fir Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420

T: (541) 404-2003

ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVES:

Karen L. Costello, OSB #085391 Costello Law Office, P.C. P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420

T: (541) 808-0284

Email: kcostello@ kcostellolaw.com

Published: March 5, 12, and 19, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:385901)

Notice of Winchester Bay Sanitary District Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Winchester Bay Sanitary District, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held at 936 Salmon Harbor Drive, Winchester Bay, OR 97467. The meeting will take place on Thursday April 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 8, 2024 at the District office 936 Salmon Harbor Drive, Winchester Bay, OR between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. This notice of budget committee meeting may also be found on the Winchester Bay Sanitary District web site: www. winchesterbaysd.com.

Published: March 19 and April 2, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386591)

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the estate of Colleen Katherine Fitzpatrick, deceased. All claims against the estate (case: 23BP02675) duly verified by statutory declaration with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be filed with the undersigned on or before March 12th, 2024. After which the estate will be distributed. Jennifer Lipscomb 3107 Cliveden Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Published: Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, and 19, 2024. The World & ONPA (ID:384459)

Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57,

Censure

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“Potential Council Rules violations, City Charter violations (including Oath of Office) and staff allegations of a hostile work environment based upon harassment, disparagement, and accusations of violations of the law,” as stated in that August meeting.

After a second from Councilor Pat Goll, the motion to investigate was passed, with the only dissenting vote from Noordhoff herself.

The City Attorney then contracted Beery, Elsner,

Lawsuit

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violation of the O&C Act,” which Congress adopted in 1937. “Reserves are basically no-touch areas,” he said, adding, “A no-touch reserve is a clear violation of the act. You can’t take 80 percent of the land base out of production.”

The BLM’s management plan “clearly overrode congressional intent,” Robertson said. “That’s one of the areas we want to emphasize (before the Supreme Court).”

Not only did the BLM adopt a management plan discounting the O&C forest lands, but in 2017, during the waning days of the Obama Administration, the president adopted an executive order adding more than 40,000 acres of the O&C timber land to the Cascade/Siskiyou National Monument. That prompted AOCC to file another lawsuit. The organization challenged the administration and the U.S. Department of the Interior (BLM’s parent).

“Prohibition of timber management and harvest within the monument “clearly violates the requirements and mandates of the O&C Act,” Robertson said, adding that Obama clearly misused and abused the intent of the 1906 Antiquities Act while also violating the separation of powers.

“The executive order overrides and ignores con-

plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein, until paid; together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein; plus Plaintiff’s reasonable attorney fees; plus Plaintiff’s costs and disbursements incurred herein;

3. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #1, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April 9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3524, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

4. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed #2, dated April 4, 2008, and recorded April 9, 2008, as Recorder’s No. 2008-3525, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

5. For judgment and decree that Plaintiff’s Trust Deeds #1 and #2 upon the Property be foreclosed, and that the title, claim, interest, or demand of defendants and each of them in said Property, and

& Hammond LLP to conduct the third-party investigation.

The findings of the investigation were presented to the City Council at noon on Monday, March 4, 2024, during an executive session. Noordhoff was not in attendance, with work as her cited reason for absence.

Though the public is not privy to what goes on behind the closed doors of an executive session, the City Council did announce that a motion was made at the conclusion of the meeting.

“To authorize the mayor to work with the

gressional legislation and federal law directing how this category of timber land is to be managed,” he said. AOCC filed both lawsuits in the Federal District Court in Washington, D.C. In 2019, Judge Richard Leon joined the two lawsuits into one and ruled in AOCC’s favor. In addition, Robertson said, the judge ordered the BLM to begin an effort to create a new management plan or change the current plan so it would conform to the O&C Act.

“BLM generally ignored the judge’s order,” he said. “This was clearly AOCC’s biggest legal victory, confirming that the O&C Act is unambiguous and means what it says.”

In 2021, on the last day an appeal could be filed, Robertson said, the government appealed Judge Leon’s ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the nation’s capital. The appellate court conducted an oral hearing on the case in November 2022. “It was clear the threejudge panel had little understanding of timber management or the requirements of the O&C Act,” he said. “After the hearing, the AOCC and the American Forest Resources Council, which had a similar case before the court, anticipated that Judge Leon’s decision would be overturned and committed to join forces. Indeed, in April 2023, the appellate court overturned the judge’s ruling.

“On April 25, 2023, a divided three-judge panel

every part thereof, except their statutory rights of redemption, be foreclosed;

6. For judgment and decree that the Property, with all of its appurtenances, rights, privileges, and easements be sold on execution by the Sheriff for Coos County, Oregon, after giving notice as required by law; that Plaintiff may be and become a purchaser at said sale; that the Sheriff give the purchaser thereof a Certificate of Sale and, unless the Property is redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period, a deed; that said purchaser have immediate possession of the Property, and every part thereof; and that said purchaser be entitled to such remedies as are available at law to secure such position, including a writ of assistance, if defendants or any other parties or persons shall refuse to immediately surrender possession to the purchaser;

7. That the proceeds of the sale be applied as follows: first, to pay the costs and expenses of said sale; second, to pay the judgment of Plaintiff; and third, the overplus, if any, be paid to the Registry of the Court subject to further court order; and

8. That if any deficiency remains after application of the proceeds of the sale thereon, execution may not be issued for said.

B. SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

1. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $24,506.24, plus late fees of $27.03, plus accrued interest of $273.97 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum

legal counsel to provide Councilor Noordhoff sufficient written notice of a potential censure to be discussed by the City Council at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 18, or as an alternative, Tuesday the 19th as stated in the executive session.”

A censure, or formal statement of disapproval, will likely include further details as to the specific conduct that brought about this investigation in the first place. So far many of the finer points have been hidden behind executive session and attorney-client privilege.

Councilor Noordhoff made some accusations

of the Ninth Circuit Court upheld President Barack Obama’s expansion of the Siskiyou National Monument to encompass approximately 40,000 acres of O&C timberlands. All three judges unanimously rejected the Biden Administration’s argument that the proclamation was not judicially reviewable,” the AOCC said in a news

($4.34550 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

2. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B1 at the current variable rate of 6.49 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full;

3. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Dale Allen Pierce in the sum of $30,031.57, plus late fees of $61.10, plus accrued interest of $2,442.30 through February 16, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum ($6.77973 per diem) from February 17, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, plus title search fees of $224.00 which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent from February 16, 2024, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein;

4. For Plaintiff’s attorney fees, costs, and disbursements incurred herein; and

5. For interest on the sums in paragraphs B3 through B4 at the current variable rate of 8.24 percent per annum, which may be adjusted from time to time, from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full.

C. Such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY!!

of her own prior to and during the August meeting that initiated the investigation. Noordhoff, in an impassioned use of her Council Comment, accused City Administrator David Milliron of reading her emails, among other instances of misusing his position, while attempting to make a point about more detailed committee reports for the council. Noordhoff stormed out of the August 8th meeting where the initial dust-up took place. It was clear that Mayor Engelke and other members of City Hall had taken exception to Noordhoff sending Letters to the Editor to the World

release.

However, Robertson said, the judges split 2-1 on the question of whether the proclamation’s prohibition of commercial timber harvest on lands congressionally designated for permanent sustained yield timber production in the O&C Act was unlawful.

“Judge Richard Tallman filed a strong dissenting

YOU MUST “APPEAR” IN THIS CASE OR THE OTHER SIDE WILL WIN AUTOMATICALLY. TO “APPEAR” YOU MUST FILE WITH THE COURT A LEGAL PAPER CALLED A “MOTION” OR “ANSWER”. A MOTION OR ANSWER MUST BE GIVEN TO THE COURT CLERK OR ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION SPECIFIED HEREIN ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED FILING FEE. IT MUST BE IN PROPER FORM AND HAVE PROOF OF SERVICE ON THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY OR, IF THE PLAINTIFF DOES NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY, PROOF OF SERVICE UPON THE PLAINTIFF. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD SEE AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU NEED HELP IN FINDING AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CALL THE OREGON STATE BAR’S LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE AT (503) 684-3763 OR TOLLFREE IN OREGON AT (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. This summons is published by order of the Honorable Martin E. Stone, Judge of the above-entitled Court made on the 22nd day of February, 2024, directing publication of this summons once each week for four consecutive weeks

newspaper expressing her discontent with Council procedure. Though there is nothing legally precluding Noordhoff from submitting these letters, they were not popular among the coworkers mentioned therein. The courts have already been involved in disputes between Noordhoff and the council. Back in 2021, the city was taken to court after removing Noordhoff from her liaison roles on a number of committees and commissions. There has been a consistent theme throughout each stage of this situation of Noordhoff feeling as though she is being silenced. Noordhoff won that decision back in

opinion criticizing the majority for relying on a “sterile analysis” that ignores the “obvious conflict” between the O&C Act’s timber production mandate and the presidential proclamation prohibition of precisely the same activity.”

So, in November of last year, the partners filed a petition to take the case before the nation’s highest

in a newspaper of general circulation in Coos County, Oregon.

Date of first publication: March 5, 2024

Date of last publication: March 26, 2024

Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB

#073755 Of Attorneys for Plaintiff TOMASI BRAGAR DUBAY 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850

Portland, OR 97204

Published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:386025)

NOTICE OF PORT OF UMPQUA BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING.

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Port of Umpqua, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, will be held at 1841 Winchester Ave, Reedsport, OR 97467. The meeting will take place on Wednesday April 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 9, 2024, at the Port office 1877 Winchester Ave, Reedsport OR between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. This notice of budget committee meeting may also be found on the Port of Umpqua web site: www.portofumpqua.

net Published: March 19 and April 9, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:384738)

2021, and her relationship with the Council and City staff seems to have continued its deterioration since.

A conclusion to the investigation, and the beginning of the next steps of the process is expected to take place at a City Council meeting scheduled for Monday the 18th or Tuesday the 19th of March. More details as to the specifics of the investigation’s findings will hopefully be available then.

For more City news visit TheWorldLink.com or pick up a physical edition of the Coos Bay World today!

court. If the Supreme Court takes the case, it would hear the legal challenge in the next term, which begins Oct. 1. And if the AOCC and its member counties prevail before the Supreme Court, the O&C forest eventually would be back into timber production, as the congressional act of 1937 intended.

Monday 3/04:

North Bend

• 7:33 am, 38 year old

male cited on theft III, criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Clark Street.

• 10:33 am, criminal trespass, 2100 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 11:49 am, dispute, 93600 block of Viking Lane.

• 12:03 pm, domestic assault, area of Crescent Lake Junction.

• 3:48 pm, criminal trespass, area of Simpson Park.

• 5:48 pm, theft, 1600 block of Maple Street.

• 7:07 pm, stalking, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 7:59 pm, 27 year old transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV – felony, 2300 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 6:57 am, criminal mischief, 300 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 7:23 am, criminal trespass, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:27 am, harassment, 700 block of F Street.

• 1:07 pm, harassment,

area of F & 8th.

• 1:38 pm, fraud, 500 block of Village Pines Circle.

• 2:01 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 2:07 pm, harassment, 200 block of South Cammann Street.

• 2:36 pm, theft, 1200 block of Central Avenue.

• 2:48 pm, 26 year old

male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 2 counts public indecency, failure to appear on 3 counts of criminal mischief II, 2 counts criminal trespass II, criminal mischief III, failure to appear on harassment, area of Empire Lakes.

• 4:08 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 4:31 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1800 block of North 28th Court.

• 4:41 pm, 26 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on burglary II, criminal mischief I, theft II, resisting arrest, area of Mingus Park.

• 5:52 pm, burglary, 100 block of South Wasson Street.

• 5:59 pm, burglary, 1100 block of Southwest Boulevard.

• 6:15 pm, criminal trespass, area of John Topits Park.

• 8:49 pm, 30 year old male transported to Coos

Police Blotter

County Jail on criminal trespass II, 100 block of South Empire Boulevard.

Tuesday 3/05:

North Bend

• 9:23 am, prowler, 1500 block of Gar eld Street.

• 2:04 pm, criminal trespass, 2100 block of Everett Avenue.

• 2:15 pm, criminal mischief, 600 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:57 pm, theft of bike, area of Sherman & Connecticut.

• 5:29 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of Connecticut Avenue.

• 7:35 pm, harassment, 1800 block of Union Avenue.

• 7:41 pm, criminal trespass, 1700 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 1:52 am, burglary, 900 block of North 2nd Street.

• 7:09 am, criminal trespass, 100 block of South 4th Street.

• 7:48 am, disorderly conduct, 900 block of Augustine.

• 8:22 am, criminal trespass, area of Empire Subway.

• 8:57 am, threats, 600 block of Telegraph Drive.

• 9:07 am, burglary, 1700 block of Cottonwood Avenue.

• 11:50 am, fraud, 700 block of Donnelly Avenue.

• 2:56 pm, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of

Newmark Avenue.

• 3:09 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of South 7th Street.

• 3:28 pm, 50 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation – possession of meth, 800 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:35 pm, fraud, 200 block of North 11th Street.

• 5:57 pm, criminal mischief, 1200 block of North 10th Court.

• 8:35 pm, shots red, 500 block of South Cammann Street.

• 9:34 pm, disorderly conduct, 300 block of Anderson Avenue.

Coquille

• 8:38 am, dispute, 96900 block of Highway 42 South.

• 8:57 am, disorderly conduct, area of North Adams & East 1st Street.

• 12:20 pm, fraud, 800 block of North Dean Street,

• 1:20 pm, disorderly conduct, 50 block of East 2nd Street.

• 7:42 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Adams Street.

• 8:06 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Adams Street.

Reedsport

• 10:38 am, re, 500 block of Walker Creek Road.

• 1:26 pm, harassing phone calls, 2100 block of

Greenwood Avenue.

Wednesday 3/06:

North Bend

• 3:00 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, failure to appear on eeing or attempting to elude a

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• 8:50 am,

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Coos Bay

• 12:05 am, ght, 700 block of F Street.

• 8:18 am, criminal

• 10:35 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to register as sex offender, 500 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 10:53 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 500 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 1:28 pm, dispute, 100 block of South Wall Street.

• 1:43 pm, theft, 1100 block of Evans Boulevard.

• 2:59 pm, criminal

• 3:57 pm, theft, 100 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 3:56 pm, dispute, area of F Street & 8th Avenue.

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Oregon Primary 2024 final list

the 2024 elections will be no different.”

ORS 249.078 (1)(a)

of candidates to appear on the 2024 Democratic and Republican Presidential Primary for Oregon’s primary election on May 21.

Democratic Candidates:

Joseph Biden

Marianne Williamson

Republican Candidates: Donald Trump

“Oregonians are voters,” Grif n-Valade said. “In 2022 we had the highest voter turnout in the county. We have been trailblazers in creating modern and secure elections through our vote-bymail system, which we’ve operated for more than 20 years without a single instance of widespread voter fraud. We are taking every precaution to ensure

states that a Secretary of State may place the name of a candidate on a major party Presidential primary ballot if the Secretary, in their “sole discretion, has determined that the candidate’s candidacy is generally advocated or is recognized in national news media.” Candidates may also access the ballot by nominating petition as provided in ORS 249.078 (1)(b).

Oregon law allows major parties to decide whether to hold “open” or “closed” primaries. In this year’s May Primary, both the Democratic and Republican parties will hold “closed” primaries — meaning that a voter must be registered with that party by April 30th to participate in its primary election.

Oregonians can register to vote or change their party registration at Ore-

gonVotes.gov.

What you need to know about the May 2024 primary election

• The deadline to register to vote, update your voter registration, or register with a political party is April 30, 2024.

• Both the Republican and Democratic parties in Oregon choose to hold closed primaries. That means you won’t see those candidates on your ballot unless you are a registered member of the party.

• Ballots will be sent out starting May 1, 2024.

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Grant for $165,252 given to Southern Coos Hospital for Telemedicine

expanding access to health care and keeping folks healthy. I will keep fighting to bring federal resources like this back to Oregon to ensure better health care services for all.”

directly benefiting 3,066 patients on Oregon’s rural South Coast.

“Rural communities deserve access to affordable, easy-to-get health care,” Merkley said. “Telemedicine is essential for delivering care to patients across Oregon, and this funding for Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center stands to greatly benefit South Coast community members by

“Quality and accessible health care throughout our state demands a menu of modern options,” Wyden said. “Telehealth is a key piece of that menu, and I’m gratified that Oregonians on the South Coast will get improved health care access from these telemedicine resources secured by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center.”

“This telemedicine grant for Southern Coos Hospital & Health will help residents better access health care services. This

will ensure that 3,066 patients on Oregon’s South Coast can receive medical services without having to travel long distances,” Hoyle said. “All Oregonians should be able to receive the health care they need, no matter where they live.”

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, which supports rural communities across the nation with federal resources. The funds will be used to equip four hub/end-user sites throughout Coos County with essential hardware and tools for telemedicine,

Bandon’s Senn earns league, state honors

Bandon’s Katelyn Senn picked up a pair of postseason honors for the basketball season.

Senn, who led the Tigers to second place in the Class 2A state tournament, was the Valley Coast Conference player of the year and also a first-team all-state selection.

Bandon’s Jordan Sammons also was co-coach of the year for Class 2A, along with Bryan Martin, who led Western Christian to the state title in a narrow victory over the Tigers.

Senn was joined on the first team by player of the year Runon Murora of Western Christian, Stanfield’s Mazie Reeser, Mylie Lempea of Knappa and Oakridge twins Sadie and Jade Snyder.

Bandon’s Olivia Thompson and Makenna Vierck both were on the second team.

In the all-league voting, Senn was joined on the first team by both Thompson and Vierck. Nyah Dimitruk was on the second team. Caitlyn Michalek was an honorable-mention pick.

Vierck and Thompson both were on the all-defense team, as well.

Reedsport’s Sahara Kramer was on the first team and Ragen Murphy was an honorable-mention selection along with Gold Beach’s Ava Bolster.

Athletes open track season with good marks in Reedsport

Several athletes had good opening marks in the Reedsport Ice Breaker track and field meet last week.

The event included a number of South Coast schools and was one of the first in the state this spring.

Clayton Wilson of host Reedsport opened the spring with a pair of strong wins. He took the 1,500 meters in 4 minutes and 20.1 seconds, a new best, and came back to win the 3,000 in 9:35.4, winning by just over a minute.

Pacific’s Tucker Long also had a win on the track, taking the 110 high hurdles in 17.6 seconds. He came back to finish second in the 300 intermediate

hurdles in 46.4, a little behind Mohawk’s Ewan O’Dea (45.8).

Myrtle Point’s Mason Detzler, one of the top throwers in the state at any level, won his two specialties. He had a winning mark of 48 feet, 8 ¼ inches to win the shot put, with Gold Beach’s Korben Storns a solid second (46-8 ¼).

In the discus, Detzler’s winning mark was 153-9, with teammate Logan Clayburn second (133-9). Gold Beach’s Nelson Wilstead won the javelin with a heave of 161-6.

Bandon freshman Noah Brown won the pole vault by clearing 10 feet and combined with teammates Jason Huer-

ta, Aiden Wallace and Reggie Turner to win the 4x400 relay.

On the girls side, Coquille field event specialist Callie Millet won the javelin, beating a pair of Bandon athletes who also had big throws. Millet won with a mark of 116-10 while Katelyn Senn was second (114-8) and Caitlyn Michalek third (111-6).

Millet also won the pole vault, clearing 10 feet for the first time, and was second to teammate Holli Vigue in the discus, with Vigue throwing 114-4 and Millet 96-7.

Reedsport’s Hannah hill won the shot put (28-4 ½), with Vigue second (27-9 ½) and Millet third (27-5).

Ada Millet, Callie’s younger sister, won the 100 (13.3), 400 (1:02.9) and 300 hurdles (51.5).

Bandon’s Marley Petrey also had a strong opening meet, winning the 200 (26.2) and joining Myrtle Point’s Jadelin Warner atop the field in the high jump, with each clearing 4-9. Petrey also was part of the winning 4x400 relay with teammates Analise Miller, Giada Moore and Makenna Vierck. Myrtle Point won the 4x100 relay with the group of Warner, Olivia Brophy, Taelyn Farmer and McKenzie Robinson (54.2) finishing just ahead of a Bandon squad with Petrey, Senn, Miller and Makiah Vierck (54.7).

Miller won the 800 for Bandon (2:35.7), edging Coquille’s Faith Gertner (2:36.0). Makiah Vierck won the 100 hurdles (17.4).

Bryleigh Mead won the 1,500 for Coquille (5:25.7) and teammate Emelia Wirebaugh won the triple jump with a leap of 32 feet.

The various teams will be back in action in other icebreaker meets this week.

Reedsport, Myrtle Point, Gold Beach, Bandon and Pacific all head to Marshfield on Thursday for the Pirates’ icebreaker meet.

Coquille and North Bend head north to Florence for the Siuslaw Icebreaker on Thursday.

North Bend has two high-scoring wins in softball

Marshfield baseball team starts 4-0 North Bend’s softball team had a pair of high-scoring wins last week following a tough season-opening loss when a comeback fell just short.

The Bulldogs opened the season Tuesday against Klamath Union, falling 9-8. A grand slam by Laila Veloz almost brought the Bulldogs back, but they weren’t able to push the tying run across with two on in the seventh. Veloz had two hits and five RBIs and Angel Andrade and Erica McClintock had two hits each. Mirra Riddle threw out a pair of runners at the plate from her center field position.

Later the same day, North Bend beat Newport 14-4. Veloz had three hits and three RBIs.

Andrade, Erica McClintock, Marissa McClitock, Riddle, McKenzie Breakfield and Adrianna Delph all had two hits in the win.

First-year varsity pitchers Mylee Andrade (against Klamath Union) and Hailey Rinderle (against Newport) both made strong debuts, coach John Olson said.

On Friday, the Bull-

dogs beat Gladstone 166. Veloz had five hits and scored four runs. Erica McClintock had three doubles and a single. Riddle had a two-run home run and a single and scored four times. Breakfield had two hits and four RBIs and Andrade had another solid outing in the circle.

North Bend was at South Umpqua on Monday (scores were not available) and is at Taft on Tuesday before playing four games Friday and Saturday at Anderson, Calif. That will be North Bend’s last action before opening the Sky-Em season April 2 against Marist Catholic.

PIRATES WIN THREE: Marshfield won its first three games of the season, beating Brookings-Harbor 18-0 and sweeping a doubleheader at Mazama 16-6 and 170. The Pirates fell to host Henley 13-12 on Saturday, while the score of a game against Lakeview was not available.

Marshfield’s only game this week was Monday at home against Douglas. Next week, the Pirates host Tillamook on Wednesday and then

head to the three-day Hidden Valley tournament in Grants Pass March 28-30.

COQUILLE WINS

ONE: Coquille’s softball team had a 20-16 win over Reedsport on Thursday sandwiched between losses to Marshfield’s JV team (12-3) and Siuslaw (21-14). The Red Devils hosted Bandon on Monday and open Far West League play Thursday with a doubleheader at home against South Umpqua.

TIGERS TAKE

OPENER: Bandon edged Days Creek 14-13 on Friday to open the season.

This week, in addition to the game at Coquille, the Tigers are at Elkton on Wednesday and host Oakridge on Friday. Next week, Bandon has doubleheaders at Siuslaw on March 27 and at home against Oakland on March 29.

REEDSPORT DROPS THREE: Reedsport lost all its games the opening week. In addition to the loss to Coquille, the Brave fell in a doubleheader to Oakland on Saturday, 18-3 and 13-8.

Reedsport hosts

Brookings-Harbor on Tuesday and Camas Valley on Wednesday and has a doubleheader at Glide on Friday. Next week, the Brave have doubleheaders at Yoncalla on March 26 and at home against Mohawk on March 28.

BOBCATS WIN: Myrtle Point beat Days Creek 18-14 to open the season on Friday.

This week, Myrtle Point hosts Mohawk on Wednesday.

BASEBALL MARSHFIELD STARTS STRONG: Marshfield won all four of its games the opening week of baseball season.

The Pirates edged Brookings-Harbor 1-0 in the season opener and then swept Mazama in a doubleheader on Friday, 11-1 and 3-2. On Saturday, the Pirates won at Sweet Home 6-1. Marshfield was at Douglas on Monday and hosts Hidden Valley for a doubleheader Friday. Marshfield hosts Coquille next Monday before the three-day Hidden Valley tournament starting March 28.

BULLDOGS WIN OPENER: North Bend beat Klamath Union 17-4 to open the season.

Drakkar Funk had a double and two singles, scored twice and drove in five runs in the win. Luke Wheeling had a double and single and scored three runs and Joshio Stevens also scored three times. Sam Mickelson had two hits and two runs and Jalen Riddle also scored twice.

North Bend fell to Douglas 12-1 on Friday.

The Bulldogs were at South Umpqua on Monday and host Taft on Tuesday. They then head to Arizona for a threeday spring break tournament starting March 25.

TIGERS WIN TWO: Bandon won its first two games of the season, beating St. Mary’s 23-0 and Illinois Valley 9-4. The Tigers suffered their first loss when Illinois Valley won the second game of the doubleheader 4-3.

Bandon is at Coquille on Monday and then heads to Kooskia, Idaho for the Southfork Slugfest March 22-23.

RED DEVILS FALL:

Coquille lost to Siuslaw 23-1 in the season opener last week.

The Red Devils played Bandon on Monday and open league play at South Umpqua on Thursday. After playing Marshfield next Monday, they head to Madras for a threeday tournament starting March 27.

OAKLAND SWEEPS REEDSPORT: The Brave lost both games of a season-opening doubleheader at Oakland on Saturday, 9-4 and 8-3.

The Brave host Camas Valley on Wednesday and then head to the Salem area for the Volcanos Spring Break tournament Saturday and Sunday, with games scheduled against Waldport, Valley Catholic, Oakridge and Cottage Grove.

BOBCATS BLANK HORNETS: Myrtle Point opened the season with an 11-0 win over Camas Valley on Thursday.

This week, Myrtle Point is at Oakland for its only game Wednesday. Next week, the Bobcats have a doubleheader at the combined North Douglas/Elkton team on Tuesday.

Former Bulldog Bridger Holmes earns closer role for Beavers

North Bend graduate Bridger Holmes has earned the role of closer in his first season for Oregon State University’s national powerhouse baseball program.

Following his career in North Bend, Holmes went to Feather River Junior College in California, where he had a 14-1 record with a 2.92 earned run average over two seasons. He was a first-team all-league selection both seasons and struck out 162 batters in 129 2-3 innings.

At Oregon State, he picked up a win in relief in his first ap-

pearance of the season and then another win during the non-conference schedule. He had his first spot as closer during a non-league series against Cal State Northridge, coming in with two on and a one-run lead in the ninth and getting out of the jam, part of what through Saturday had become a 12-game win streak for the Beavers. He had another save against Northridge and then picked up a save in the Beavers’ Pac-12 opener against Utah last week,

pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in a 7-5 victory.

Through Saturday, he had made seven appearances, pitching 10 total innings and allowing four hits and no runs. Armed with a lethal slider, Holmes had struck out 16 batters.

Heading into Sunday’s series finale against the Utes, the Beavers were 17-1 overall and ranked in the top five in all the major polls, including first by one.

Bridger Holmes on the mound in 2020 for North Bend in this World file photo.

Study reveals the most common types of scams in Oregon

A new study has revealed

The study, carried out by QR code generator QRFY, analyzed data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to discover the most and least defrauded states, as well as which categories of scams are most common in each state.

Oregon was found to be the 13th most defrauded state in the US based on money lost relative to the state’s population size.

$97,506,657 was lost to scammers in Oregon in 2023 across 29,002

1. Imposter Scams (23%)

Imposter scams are cases where someone tricks you into sending money while claiming to be someone they are not. This type of scam can be carried out over the phone, via email or text, and often involves a cybercriminal scammer posing as someone from a legitimate authority, such as your bank, who claims that you owe a certain amount of money. The scammer will then ask the victim to wire transfer their money or purchase a gift card. To avoid becoming a victim of imposter scams, never send money to someone you do not know. Do not give out personal information on the phone to people you do not know, even if they seem legitimate.

2. Identity Theft (15%)

Identity theft is a form of fraud that involves someone using your personal or nancial information without your permission. It can damage your credit status and cost you time and money. Signs to look out for include bills for items you did not purchase, notice letters stolen from your mailbox or you stop receiving mail, and information on your credit report that you don’t recognize. To protect yourself from identity

reports to the FTC, which equates to $2.3 million lost per 100,000 residents.

• Oregon recorded $97.5 million lost to fraud in 2023, according to 29,002 reports made to the Federal Trade Commission.

• The most common scam category was Imposter Scams, which account for 23% of all scam reports in the state.

• Identity Theft (15%) and Online Shopping and Negative Reviews (9%) are the state’s second and third most common types of fraud.

theft, do not share personal information like your bank account number, Social Security number, or date of birth if requested via text, email, or phone, and only go through companies’ ofcial websites when making online purchases. Review your credit card and bank account statements, look for unauthorized or suspicious transactions and report them immediately.

3. Online Shopping and Negative Reviews (9%)

Online Shopping and Negative Review scams take various forms, including people falling victim to fake stores. Consumers are often lured in by a fake ad placed on social media, and then they place an order they never receive. Other online ads may appear to be from well-recognized brands but instead scams. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Review fraud can include merchants posting fake positive reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and even paying for positive reviews, which deceive buyers looking for real feedback on products or services they spend their money on.

4. Banks and Lenders (6%)

These scams refer to loans offered under false pretences. The scammer

often hooks their target by making a signi cant promise they can’t deliver on or by hiding the actual loan cost. Other banks and lender-related frauds aim to obtain personal or nancial information, such as your SSN or credit card number, or charge exorbitant rates or hidden fees.

5. Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries (5%)

These scammers use the pretext that you have won some prize or lottery jackpot to steal your personal information and money. The main warning sign for this type of scam is having rst to pay an amount of money to get your prize, which the scammer will ask you to pay through wire transfer, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. If you are asked to give your nancial information to claim any prize or sweepstakes, that is usually a good sign that you are dealing with a fraudster.

6. Credit Bureaus, Information Furnishers and Report Users (3%)

Information furnishers report consumer information to consumer reporting agencies (CRAs), including check veri cation services, credit bureaus, tenant screening companies, etc. Scams in this category refer to false, inaccurate,

or incomplete information reporting. They also include improper use of consumer information. Information furnishers have legal obligations and rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Thus, it is essential to report inaccurate or improper information use as soon as possible.

7. Auto Related (3%)

Auto-related scams take many forms. Fraudsters often use deceptive advertisements for cars sold at unbelievably low prices, which they post on various websites. They may even employ genuine vehicle photos sourced from other online listings to lend an air of authenticity. Additionally, these scammers may fabricate false addresses and provide other misleading information to make the advertisement and themselves appear legitimate. Scammers may also pretend to be representatives of car dealers, manufacturers, or insurers. These scammers will try to convince you that your auto warranty or insurance is on the verge of expiring and try to get your personal information.

8. Internet Services (3%) Internet service scams frequently manifest as phone calls, recorded messages, or text messages, enticing

you with an opportunity to reduce your monthly payments. The individual calling, or the person who answers when you dial the provided number, insists that you must make a prepayment towards your bill to be eligible for the offer. They may instruct you to pay using gift cards, citing a partnership with a well-known company for a promotional campaign, and request that you call them back with the gift card number. Once you comply, they extract the gift card information and other sensitive personal details during the conversation.

9. Health Care (2%)

Scams of this nature may involve someone trying to sell you health insurance or prescription drugs at a cheaper rate. They may also try to charge you fees to navigate the health insurance marketplace - a service provided for free by law. It is important that you do not give your personal or nancial information to anyone other than your healthcare provider or insurer. Be sure to verify any organization claiming to offer healthcare bene ts before you sign up.

10. Credit Cards and Loss Protection (2%) Credit card fraud occurs when an unauthorized

person gains access to your card information and uses it to make purchases. Fraudsters can access your information through lost or stolen credit cards; by skimming your credit card, such as at an ATM; or by hacking your computer. You can protect yourself from these kinds of scams by signing up for $0 liability protection on unauthorized charges, monitoring your accounts closely, signing up for transaction alerts, and reporting unauthorized charges as soon as you notice them.

Commenting on the ndings, a spokesperson for QRFY said:

“As scammers continue to employ ever more inventive tactics to get hold of your nances, it’s possible for people of any age to fall victim to fraud.”

“It is important to be mindful of whether the person you are speaking to is who they claim to be, and to thoroughly authenticate all of cial channels before disclosing any personal or nancial details.”

“If you suspect that you or someone you know has fallen victim to fraud, promptly report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through ReportFraud.ftc.gov.”

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After months of discussion, Oregon Legislature sends drug addiction proposal to Gov. Kotek

BY BEN BOTKIN

Oregon

The Legislature’s proposal to overhaul the state’s response to the fentanyl addiction and overdose crisis cleared a major hurdle on Friday with passage by the Senate.

The bipartisan vote of 21-8 came a day after a similar 51-7 endorsement in the House, marking the end of a long legislative journey that started last fall. House Bill 4002 now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek’s office for her signature. Her office had no immediate comment about the bill, which strikes a compromise between Republicans and Democrats and comes after widespread disgruntlement over Measure 110 and a move to repeal that voter-approved law that made Oregon the first state in the nation to decriminalize drugs.

The bill would dial that back, enacting a new misdemeanor charge for drug possession, with the goal of encouraging people to enter treatment programs rather than go to jail. Drug users would only face jail time if they violated the terms of their probation.

“I can’t stress enough that inaction is not an option,” said Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton and co-chair of the joint addiction committee that shepherded the bill through both chambers.

The bill’s passage disappointed advocates who successfully pushed for drug decriminalization in 2020, when voters passed Measure 110. The proposal would keep intact the marijuana revenue for addiction services and programs in Measure 110, which has led to the distribution of more than $276 million for treatment, harm reduction, mentoring services and housing programs.

Democrats and Republicans reached the deal with input from police chiefs, sheriffs and district attorneys after law enforcement raised concerns that an initial proposal with a low-level misdemeanor was too soft. In this bill, a person would face up to six months in jail if their probation were revoked. In the earlier version, the low-level misdemeanor carried potential jail time of up to 30 days. People would be offered an early release from jail if they entered inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, praised the bill as a solid compromise that’s needed to prevent people from committing suicide while waiting for scarce treatment.

“We need to put a stake in the heart of the decriminalization because it

is not compassionate to say, ‘Drugs are a choice and it’s OK if you make that choice,’” Knopp said. “It’s not OK.”

Measure 110 enacted a system of $100 citations for those caught with small quantities of drugs that a person could avoid if they obtained a health assessment. But the system failed to work, with suspects ignoring the fines and pursuit of treatment.

It didn’t take long for police and the public to turn against Measure 110, and by last year a majority said they would support repealing all or part of Measure 110. A well-funded group behind a ballot initiative to repeal much of Measure 110 released a

statement Thursday saying if the Kotek signs HB 4002, they’ll drop their campaign.

But an Oregon nonprofit that advocates on behalf of incarcerated people has threatened to sue over a technicality to try to prevent the proposal from going into effect. And civil rights advocates, including the ACLU of Oregon, pushed back hard against the proposal, saying that Oregon would disproportionately harm people of color.

Opponents in the Senate echoed that concern, saying the bill would change the system without adequate treatment programs in place.

“I remain concerned that it is taking us down a potentially dangerous path

if it doesn’t work out in the way that it’s hoped for,” said Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland.

The penalties for drug possession would take effect in September. But Dembrow and Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, warned that the existing shortage of public defenders will only grow worse with the increased caseloads.

“In its current form, there are just too many question marks,” Dembrow said.

Three Republican and five Democratic senators voted against the measure.

to people in addiction. In all, the proposal would put an estimated $211 million that lawmakers want to put toward addiction-related services, treatment and programs. That total has more funding for court programs, community mental health clinics, treatment programs, new residential treatment facilities and other services like addiction medication in jails.

The Senate passed the $211 million funding through a separate bill, House Bill 5204, with a 27-3 vote on Thursday. That bill, which has already passed the House, also goes to Kotek’s desk.

Under the bill, counties would have the option, but not a mandate, to set up new, state-funded deflection programs that offer people a chance to avoid charges after an initial encounter with a police officer.

So far, 23 of Oregon’s 36 counties have signaled their intent to set up the new programs. Defendants in all Oregon’s counties would have additional opportunities to enter treatment programs and have their records erased.

The bill would provide about $30.5 million for counties and community mental health programs, which contract with counties to provide services

The package includes about $85 million in “shovel-ready” projects across the state, from rural Oregon to Portland.

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