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Art exhibit explores “Pros & Cons of Living with a Star”

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

A new gallery exhibit at Southwestern Oregon Community College is blending science and art, with local students contemplating the “Pros & Cons of Living with a Star.”

Those who view the exhibits will enjoy a wide range of artistic views on our closest stellar companion, said Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant.

The Sun impacts lives across all fields and at all levels, she said.

Science faculty at SWOCC encouraged students to investigate the many impacts the Sun has on aspects of our academic and nonacademic life – from eclipses and

South Coast Equity Coalition hosts diversity conference at the Mill Casino

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

World

The

The South Coast Equity Coalition is working to empower voices and create change in the community.

As part of that mission, they are hosting the fourth annual South Coast Diversity Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 10 and April 11, in partnership with the Diversity Conference Committee.

The one-day conference offers the same content on two different days, giving participants the opportunity to choose which day works best for them.

The conference focuses on the theme, ‘Empowering Voices, Creating Change’ and features several speakers and panel discussions throughout the day.

Please see VOICES Page 7

solar activity in astronomy and the impact on biological cycles, to the facilitation of chemical reactions, involvement in geologic processes, weather patterns and even space propulsion.

The “Pros & Cons of Living with a Star” art exhibit at SWOCC is a good example of STEAM education methods in action, Hopper Meyers said.

STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

“Every student learns differently,” the STEAM Pathways assistant explained.

Please see STAR EXHIBIT Page 4

Ballot snapshot for Coos County May Primary

The May Primary for Oregon is quickly approaching in what is shaping up to be a divisive and contentious election cycle. In order to cut through the rhetoric and over-promising ever present in any election, here are the basics that you need to know for your Coos County primary election.

Ballots

In Oregon, no voter will see all the candidates on their ballot. Instead, the spring primary is set up to allow major political parties to nominate contenders for the General Election ballot, where pivotal positions like the presidency are decided. To cast a vote in a major party’s nominations, individuals must be registered with that party at least 21 days before the election date, slated for April 30, 2024.

Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to present a lecture by Dr. Alex Ruzicka, Director of the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory and Professor of Geology at Portland State University, who will discuss

the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory. Please join us on Thursday April 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm. This is a free event; all ages are welcome. Coos County residents can join us in-person in the Umpqua Hall lecture room

184 on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Curry County residents can join us for a watch party in the Community Room on the Curry Campus, 96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings.

About the lecture:

The Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory (CML) at Portland State University started in 2003 and now hosts one of the largest public collections of meteorites

Please see SWOCC Page 8

This deadline also applies to new voter registrations for those who hope to partake in the May Primary Election. Those aligned with minor parties, or unaffiliated voters, will exclusively receive ballots for nonpartisan races.

Come May 2, 2024, all active registered voters in Coos County will receive their ballots via mail. For those who haven’t received their ballots by May 9th, the Elections Office can be reached at (541) 396-7610 or via email at elections@ co.coos.or.us. Additionally, voters can monitor the status of their ballots online approximately 45 days before the election at www. oregonvotes.gov/myvote.

Local Measures Measure 6-213 – Public Safety Levy

This measure is to institute a local property levy of $0.98/$1,000 of assessed property value for 5 years, or until the levy is fully funded. Funds raised will go toward expanding the capacity of the Coos County jail and supporting the District Attorney’s office with their backlog of cases.

Measure 6-211 – Advisory Question for Coos Bay Library

According to the city, the

Please see BALLOT Page 7

Don’t

the Kool-Aid People of North Bend, especially those who have been drinking the Kool-Aid supplied by the city’s administration, I hereby state - Councilor Jenny Jones’s letter published 3/12/2024 has not only increased my skepticism of any serious money problem, but, in fact has greatly increased my skepticism as a result of additional research.

Kool-Aid tastes/sounds good, but has no substance. She states that by attending the Budget Committee meetings in June, we will see where “Police and fire costs alone outsize our entire yearly allotment of property taxes.” and the budget amounts she alluded to for 2023 are correct – there is a deficit of approximately $900 thousand dollars.

That statement pretty much mirrors the statement made by Mayor Engleke in her “State of the Cities” address at the Chamber of Commerce meeting reported in the 2/26/2024 edition of The World. We have been hearing that message of “deception” for years. I am defining “deception” as using facts that are true without revealing the whole situation.

AND, NOW FOR THE REST OF THE STORY. What these two council members (and the City Administration by default) do not provide in their comments is that Police and Fire Costs are also funded to the budgeted amounts of $1.6M by (1) Intergovernmental Agreements providing for police and fire protection (Coquille Tribe, Confederated Tribes, School District 13 are the largest); (2) Fines and fees; (3) Other miscellaneous revenues and, finally, (4) the infamous Public Safety Fees. The budgeted funding (using their premise) for Public Safety is Property Taxes $4.5M which together with the other funding sources of $1.6M totals $6.1M. This is $700 thousand dollars greater than the $5.4M in costs as stated by Councilor Jones. There is no deficit. (For you trivia lovers, the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023 reveals the ACTUAL dollar difference between applicable Public Safety revenues received as discussed above and expenditures is approximately $1.5M).

If I accepted her explanation at face value (which I obviously don’t based on the information which I have provided above), Councilor Jones’ comments indicate to me that this is a “budget crisis” which has been building for some time while the City has ignored it. (Or maybe has just created it?). All we hear from the City is about purchasing tents, ice rinks, swimming pool rehabs and investing in a brew pub facility downtown (There are those who will be or have been affected by such actions who don’t like competing with City Hall).

I realize that these projects have relied on other funding sources, yet there has been little discussion of this “crisis” It makes me think that they are either exaggerating it or we are asleep at the wheel. Even a mathematician like Councilor Jones can see when things don’t add up if she looks beyond the KoolAid.

John Briggs North Bend

Coos and Douglas counties treatment solutions

With House Bill 4002

passed (addiction services as a deterrent to incarceration as an alternative to Voter passed Initiative 110) and a very short window before recriminalization begins, I note Coos and Douglas County are NOT among the counties that have signed on to receive funds or provide services. How do we get the attention of our County Commissioners and Law Enforcement to bring those much needed services andfunds to Coos and Douglas Counties?

Here are the counties who have already signed letters of intent: Counties were asked to submit letters of commitment to establish the optional prearraignment treatment pathways.

So far, 23 of 36 counties have submitted those letters: Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lane, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Umatilla, Wasco, and Washington.

According to a spokesperson for the Senate Majority office, the policy had been structured so additional counties could sign on at any time. We need this form of mental health and medical treatment in Coos and Douglas County. Let’s not miss this opportunity to provide treatment and solutions over more high dollar, no results incarceration.

Christine Thomas Reedsport

I’m supporting Farmer for commissioner County safety measure: instead of voting no because of our red necktie commissioner, vote for Drew Farmer to replace Bob Main. He and commissioner Sweet will help Rod Taylor be rational. Later, when Taylor is up for reelection, well, you know what to do. Drew is independent, and has shown rational thinking while on the Coos Bay City Council.

Gary Gregor North Bend

Stand together or be divided I will try and put this as politely as I can. The homeless are here weather you want them or not, a lot of them don’t want to be homeless and are doing their best to get out of a bad position, when you treat them bad then they will be bad to you. You are wrong they are wrong, this is the U.S.A. If we don’t all stand together to make this country great again then we will all be divided. That would be far worse than standing together. I know some homeless don’t want help, most of them do. I have lived in Curry and Coos county for 61 years I have never seen it so bad. Wake up people! Thank you.

James Thomas Coos Bay

7 tips on how to stop constant worrying in your life

By STAN POPOVICH Guest Column

Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?

It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary.

As a result, here are 7 tips on how to overcome the cycle of worry and fear in your life.

1. Focus on the facts of your situation; not your thoughts: When people are stressed out, they rely on their fearful and depressing thoughts. Your fearful thoughts are exaggerated and are not based on reality. When you are anxious, focus on the facts of your current situation and not on what you think.

2. You can’t predict the future: Remember that no one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty. Even if the thing that you are afraid of does happen, there are circumstances and factors that you can’t predict which can be used to your advantage.

For example, you miss the deadline for a project you have been working on. Everything you feared is coming true. Suddenly, your boss tells you that the deadline is extended and that he forgot to tell you the day before. This unknown factor changes everything.

3. Take a break: Take a deep breath and try to find something to do to get your mind off of your anxieties and stresses. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper, watch TV, play on the computer, or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things. This will distract you from your current worries.

4. Take it one day at a time: Instead of worrying about how you will get through the rest of the week or month, focus on today. Each day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems.

5. Learn how to manage your thoughts: Challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When

encountering thoughts that make you fearful, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will maintain objectivity and common sense.

6. Things change over time: Regardless of your circumstances, your current situation will not stay the same. Everything changes over time. Knowing that your situation will improve will help give you the confidence that things will get better.

7. Get some help: Sometimes, it helps to be able to talk to someone about your stressful situations.

Talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or clergyman can give you additional advice and insights on how to deal with the fear of the unknown. Remember that there is nothing wrong in asking for assistance.

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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

Fishing interests urge Kotek to halt offshore auction

A consortium of fishermen, processors, and others in the seafood industry are urging Oregon Governor Tina Kotek to halt the auction of ocean leases for offshore wind energy. While leasing is the work of the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), agency representatives have publicly stated BOEM would defer to state wishes before moving forward.

Last week, the Protect US Fishermen coalition joined Oregon tribes and submitted a letter imploring the governor to “relay to BOEM that no offshore wind lease auction should occur on the South Coast until after the Oregon Roadmap is completed.”

When finished, the roadmap will outline considerations and recommendations relating to offshore wind energy in Oregon.

The considerations for the roadmap have been crafted over several months by a diverse group of stakeholders and will include exit ramps, or a means by which Oregon can change course if offshore wind development strays from the outlined recommendations. The diverse group has been facilitated by Oregon Consensus. According to BOEM, offshore lease auctioning could happen as soon as October 2024. In their letter, the consortium of fishing interests made the case for a delay. “It is our understanding that if an auction is not completed in 2024, the next opportunity would be in 2026.

This timing works well with the completion of a roadmap and is responsive to the concerns from existing ocean users and coastal communities alike. Offshore floating wind energy does not currently exist anywhere in the world in waters deeper than 300 meters or at the scale being contemplated for the West Coast.

In addition to the roadmap, Oregon would benefit significantly by learning from projects that are already moving forward, such as those on the East Coast and in California,” the letter states. BOEM has ignored recent requests for an extended period of public comment, despite the request coming from tribal leaders, Oregon’s Coastal Caucus, Oregon senators Wyden and Merkley and Congresswoman Hoyle, fishing interests, and more.

Fishermen are hoping that a more forceful response from Gov. Kotek will change the tide. In the most recent legislative session, lawmakers passed HB4080 which, among other things, directs the Oregon Department of Energy to develop an Offshore Wind Roadmap that “defines standards to be considered in the processes related to o=shore wind energy development and approval.” That legislation is on Kotek’s desk, awaiting signature.

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Star Exhibit

The

(1988 Newmark Ave.,

The STEAM Pathways program is also hosting several upcoming community events. These include:

April 6 - “STEAM for Teens: Earth Day”

April 25 - Physics & Astronomy Lecture: Dr. Alex Ruzicka, PSU Geology Professor & Director of the Cascadia Meteorite Lab “Expecting the Unexpected: Astro-Serendipity in the Cascadia Meteorite Lab”

April 27 - Earth Day Community Planetarium Show at the Charleston Fire & Rescue

May 4 - “STEAM for Kids:

Star Wars”

May 21 - Geology Lecture: Eric Scott, M.A. “Ice Age Horses of Oregon”

May 30 - SWOCC Student Research Symposium

More information about these and other events can be found on the Southwestern Oregon Community College website: www.socc.edu as well as the SWOCC STEAM Pathways Facebook page.

Mindway AI, eCOGRA, and CasinoReviews.net launch innovative “Bet on Awareness” campaign

In honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), three industry-leading companies — Mindway AI, eCOGRA, and CasinoReviews.net — announced a transformative campaign aimed at fostering responsible gaming habits.

At the heart of this initiative lies Mindway AI’s pioneering tool, Gamalyze. Departing from traditional self-assessment methods, Gamalyze offers participants a unique, gamified experience through a 3-minute immersive card game session. This innovative approach provides insights into gambling tendencies, promoting self-awareness and responsible gaming practices.

As the campaign

unfolds, Mindway AI, eCOGRA, and CasinoReviews.net will conduct a comprehensive study utilizing Gamalyze’s data. This study promises to offer unique insights into gambling habits and trends in 2024, shedding light on crucial aspects of player behavior.

Commenting on the collaboration, Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO of Mindway AI, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am truly excited about the collaboration between Mindway AI, CasinoReviews.net, and eCOGRA in championing responsible gambling during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.”

Nikoleta Kuncheva, Product Owner at CasinoReviews.net,

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Douwe Bijkersma, Chief Delivery Officer of eCOGRA, highlighted the significance of Gamalyze in promoting responsible gaming within the industry, stating, “Gamalyze is an innovative tool which allows players to self-test their gambling behavior and risk profile, a revolutionary concept which we believe will benefit not only the players but the wider iGaming industry.”

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George William Gebhardt II

A Celebration of Life will be held for George Gebhardt II, 97, of North Bend, on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 2151 Clark Street in North Bend with Pastor Michael Barnard presiding.

George William Gebhardt was born on January 13, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois to George William Gebhardt Sr. and Frieda Link Gebhardt. He attended elementary and high schools in Chicago. Completing high school in three and a half years, he enlisted in the Army Reserves which sent him to the University of Michigan to study Engineering. After the program phased down, he completed Basic Infantry Training at Camp Maxey, TX and Advanced Infantry training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Subsequently he shipped out of Seattle bound for mop up operations on Saipan. Orders were amended en route and the boat load of 18 year olds disembarked in Hawaii. In service, he became a butcher cutting front quarter beef and frozen chicken. He was able to do a one day on, one day off schedule. Always an innovative, energetic person, George was able to work at a number of off-duty jobs, successively in an ice house, a chicken ranch, and then for the USO. After 19 months in Hawaii, he was discharged and returned to Chicago where he attended Illinois Institute of Technology earning a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Management Minor.

Upon graduating from college in 1951, George married Virginia Lee Thompson. The couple had four sons before divorcing in 1970. In 1974 he married Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Sexton. After graduation, he worked one year for Fairbanks, Morse and Company as an Industrial Pump and Motor Sales Engineer. After that, his 32 year career with the Department of Defense began, initially as a Production Specialist, on 20mm and 30mm ammunition and atomic weapon components with Army Ordnance Ammunition Command in Joliet, Illinois. Then he worked with Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Alabama as a Project Engineer on the Jupiter Missile System. Next he worked for the US Air Force in Los Angeles, California as a Project Engineer on the Minuteman Missile System. His final Government position was with the Defense Logistics Agency as Chief of Quality Assurance in Santa Ana, California. In this latter position, which he held for 3 years, he supervised a staff of 222 engineers, technicians and clerical personnel in the inspection, test and acceptance of all government material except food and medical supplies in the greater Los Angeles Area. In all of his many occupations, George exhibited a unique talent of seeing problems relating to procedures and production, then developing practical solutions to the problems. This attribute enabled him to progress rapidly in his chosen field.

Shortly after his retirement in 1984, George and his wife Libby moved to the Bay Area, first living up the Millicoma River for 16 years and then moving to North Bend. Always an active person, George started a property management business, purchasing and upgrading, renting and then selling a number of

single family homes. George also served as a volunteer with a number of local organizations including AARP, Tax Aid ( 16 years ), AARP Driver Safety Program ( 25 years ), Assistant State Coordinator and Instructor, Coos Bay Visitor Center ( 5 years ), and Bay Area Hospital. He also served as a Better Business Bureau Volunteer Arbitrator and Consumer Advocate, helping people resolve problems with various businesses. Included in his BBB role, he wrote a monthly consumer Column for Prime Time, a local weekly newspaper, for 11 years. George’s hobbies included traveling, working crossword puzzles, gardening, and investing.

George accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 12 and desired to serve Him and others with his God given talents and abilities. Some of the organizations which he served during his adult years were Wycliffe Bible Translators and Far East Broadcasting Co. performing studies to reduce operating costs. He also served Prison Fellowship by introducing Bible studies in halfway houses in inner city Los Angeles. Some out of the country volunteering included a project in Nicaragua helping to lay the foundation for a church, and a 3-month assignment with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Brazil as Mr. Fix-It, Libby went too as an accountant. Several trips were also made to Mexico, one to help build a church/seminary and several to help at an orphanage. After attending several churches, George and Libby found their church home with Shoreline Community Church.

George is survived by his loving wife, Libby, and his 4 sons: Bill Gebhardt of Bend, Oregon, Jerry Gebhardt of Anaheim, California, Michael Gebhardt of Saint Augustine, Florida, and John Gebhardt of Thousand Oaks, California; his grandchildren Christopher, Catherine, Ryan, Gabriella, Garrett, and Graham Gebhardt; and his brothers Richard and Ronald Gebhardt of Illinois.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. The family suggests memorial contributions to Shoreline Community Church or to the Salvation Army. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Lawrence Bradley Wood, 70, of North Bend died March 22, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

John Edgar Knowles, 75, of Coos Bay, passed away March 20, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Bette Blaser

January 8, 1926 – March 20, 2024

Bette Blaser, 98, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Oregon on March 20, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on January 8, 1926 in Tillamook, Oregon to Robert and Grace Hays. She was the sixth of eight children. Mom graduated from Tillamook High School a year early in 1943.

In 1939, the very handsome Matt Blaser offered her a ride home from school. They married on June 17, 1945 and were together until Dad passed away at age 90 on February 14, 2012.Together they raise six beautiful children - Becky, Brian, Clint, Janet, Nancy, and Eric. Mom worked in Tillamook until Becky was born in 1953 and was a stay at home Mom until Eric started the first grade. We don’t know how she managed six young children born in the span of seven and a half years! She was a very competent bookkeeper and worked many years at Twin City Laundry and Coos Bay Dredging.

Bette is survived by her children Becky Stiles of Eugene, Clint Blaser (Heather) of Corvallis, Janet McCrea (Tom) of North Bend, Nancy Clark (Dave) of North Bend, Eric Blaser (Jan) of Mesa, Arizona, daughter in law Dana Webber of Coos Bay, and brother Don Hays of Crooked River Ranch, Oregon. Son Brian died on

Barbara Ann Richter

Barb was born in Hugo, Oklahoma and moved to Oregon with her parents when she was 2 months old. Her father, Arlyn Faye Forbus, worked for Coos Bay Lumber for many years while her mother, Mary Ruth (Holley) Forbus, had numerous jobs ending at Roseburg Forest Products.

Barb started schooling in North Bend, but graduated from Marshfield in 1969. Out of high school she started working for GTE putting in 18 years and making a lot of lifelong friendships. With GTE moving to Portland, she decided to stay here in 1987.She met Michael in 1985 and were married on April 16th of 1988. They had no children together, but not without trying.

Barb starting working for Bay Area Hospital in the admitting in emergency in 1987. She had such a sweet and calming voice, they called her the voice of the hospital, where she worked for 25 years.

Barb loved reading, watching scary movies, and living on the farm tending her flowers in the peace and quiet and gardening. She loved going with Michael on camping trips to the Rogue River, hunting trips to eastern Oregon to the high lakes on Century Drive and around the Beaver Marsh area.

Barb is survived by her husband, Michael Richter, her mother, Mary Ruth Leeth of 90 years, and her sister Renee Sacket and husband, Stanley, brother, Jimmy Arlyn Forbus of Salem, Oregon, numerous nieces and nephews, Denise and Nicholas (deceased) from mother Renee and Denise’s children, Kylee and Derek, Kylee’s daughter, Nichole. Michael’s brother, Lyle and his children, Timothy and his son, Kayel, living in Oklahoma where

November 14, 1994. She is blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on April 13 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1201 Satre St., Eugene, Oregon. She will be laid to rest with Dad on April 15 at 10:00 AM at Ocean View Cemetery in Coos Bay.

Barb was born; Alysia and her husband Tony Borgogno and children, Jake, Bentley, and Troy and and Lyle’s stepchildren, Taomi and Jessica and her children; Mike’s older brother, Lonny and his step children, Joey Parker of Salem, Oregon and Jamar Blondell of Mo. Mike’s nieces and nephews from sister Janice (deceased), Jackie, John, Joe, Julie, and Jason. She was preceded in death by her father, Arlyn Faye Forbus and Nicholas Wright.

Barb requested to have no funeral services.

Barb asks all you smokers out there to quit smoking and put them out of business. She spent 12 years of battling COPD. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Love you always, Sweetie.

Marilyn Lorraine Wright

Cindy Sue Ward, 52, of Coos Bay died March 21, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites and inurnment will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Richard Urie Payne Jr., 81, of North Bend, passed away on March 21, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Marilyn Lorraine Wright, 93, passed away on February 27, 2024. Service will be held at Reedsport Church of God on April 13, 2024.

Wesley “Wes” L. Dion, 72, of North Bend, passed away on March 25, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Darlene B. Bussanich, 88, of Coos Bay died March 26, 2024 in Coos Bay. A memorial service will be announced and held in April under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Jane Baumgarten, 94, of North Bend, passed away on March 26, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Kathryn Estrada, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away March 13, 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

Teresa L. Branson, 75, of Charleston, passed away March 12, 2024 at Portland. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

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K NUNN AND SANDRA

K NUNN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to AMERITITLE, LLC., as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE

ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR BAYFIRST NATIONAL BANK F/K/A FIRST HOME BANK, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/13/2022, recorded 7/15/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-06814, in mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to-wit: PARCEL 1 OF FINAL PARTITION PLAT

NO. 1996 #16, CAB C-175, FILED AND RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1996, MICROFILM REEL NO.

96-08-0900, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. The street address or other common designation, if any for the real property described above is purported to be:

500 21ST ST MYRTLE POINT, OREGON 97458

The Tax Assessor’s Account ID for the Real Property is purported to be: 1135402 / 29-1216-AA-01802 Both the beneficiary and the trustee, ZBS Law, LLP have elected to foreclose the above referenced Trust Deed and sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by the Trust Deed and a Notice of Default and Election to Sell has been recorded pursuant to ORS 86.752(3). All right, title,

187.110, and pursuant to ORS 86.771(7) shall occur at the following designated place: At the Main Entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 Other than as shown of record, neither the said beneficiary nor the said trustee have any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the Trust Deed, or of any successors) in interest to the grantors or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: NONE Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation(s) of the Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with the trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by ORS 86.778. The mailing address of the trustee is: ZBS Law, LLP 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400 Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (503) 946-6558 In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. 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. Dated:2/1/2024 ZBS

LAW, LLP By: Jeffrey A. Myers, Esq., OSB#094561

ZBS Law, LLP Authorized to sign on behalf of the trustee A-4809821

Published: April 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387714)

AUCTION NOTICE The

following storage units located at Hauser Dunes

Storage Facility at 68512 Hwy

additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative, Charles H. Vincent, Vincent & Associates, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 310, Eugene, Oregon 97401.

Date of first publication: March 26, 2024. Personal

Representative: Monica A. Dafforn 6408 Glorywhite St. Lakewood, CA 90713 Telephone: 562-925-6763

Attorney for Personal

Representative: Charles H. Vincent, OSB #941511

Vincent & Associates 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 310 Eugene, Oregon 97401 Telephone: 541687-6765 Fax: 541393-0726 cvincent@ vincentandassociates.net Published: April 2, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387861)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of BRIAN VERNE KIST, Deceased. Case No. 24PB01910 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jacques P. DePlois, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative Jacques P. DePlois, P.O. Box 3159, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, or the attorney for the personal representative.

Dated and first published March 26, 2024. Jacques P. DePlois, Attorney for the Personal Representative P.O. Box 3159 Coos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 888-6338

Published: March 26, April 2, and 9, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387447)

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting for Lower Umpqua Library District A Public Meeting of the Budget Committee of the Lower Umpqua Library District, County of Douglas, State of Oregon, will be held to discuss the budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The meeting is scheduled for 6 pm, April 09, 2024, at the Library, 395 Winchester Avenue, Reedsport, OR and via teleconference. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget, the budget message, and to receive comment from the public regarding the budget. A copy of the proposed budget will be available on the LULD website (luld.org) and in person at the Library on or after April 05 2024. Any person may attend in person or via teleconference to observe the proceeding and offer comments to the budget committee.

Published: April 2, 2024.

The World & ONPA. (ID:388039)

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 11, 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 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)

Coos County Board of Commissioners are holding public hearings to consider File # AM-24-001 (Ordinance Number 2402-001PL) In the Matter of Amending the Coos County Comprehensive Plan, by amending the allowable uses within the Coquille River Estuary Management PLAN (CREMP) Industrial Shoreland Segment 20 (20-INDS), County File Number AM-23-007/RZ23-007. The applicant is Lee Tony Coombes and the applicant’s representative is Robert S. Miller, III. This proposal is subject to Article 5.1 Plan Amendments and Rezones, Coos County Comprehensive Plan Volume III, Parts I, II, and III, and Oregon Statewide Planning Goals 16, 17, and 18 The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on April 24, 2024 at 1:30 pm For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541-3967770, email at planning@ co.coos.or.us or visit the website at https://www. co.coos.or.us/communitydev/page/2024-amendmentrezones. Published: April 2, 2024. The World & ONPA. (ID:387817)

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

Lakeside Water District A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Lakeside Water District, Lakeside, Oregon will be held April 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm and April 10, 2023 at 3:00 pm (if needed) to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 at the Lakeside Water District office 1000 North Lake Road, Lakeside, Oregon. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON 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

Roseann Forderer

July 25, 1946 – March 20, 2024

Roseann (Kelly) Forderer passed away at her home in Coos Bay, surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends on March 20, 2024; just 3 weeks after the discovery of an aggressive brain cancer.

She was born in Sweet Home, Oregon on July 25, 1946 to parents Roy and Estelle (McCorkle) Kelly. Roseann grew up in North Bend, OR and graduated from North Bend High School in 1965. She married Stan Forderer on March 16, 1968, and they recently celebrated their 56th anniversary. She spent her entire career working for West Coast Telephone, later named GTE and then named Verizon. She started her career as a telephone switchboard operator and retired as a supply office manager for Verizon.

Roseann was adored by her family and friends and was a fun, loving and nurturing mom, wife and grandma. She was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved camping trips and gave her family and friends wonderful memories of annual hunting trips and summer camping vacations to Loon Lake, John Day Dam on the Columbia River and Diamond Lake. Her recent most anticipated outing was her annual girls camping trip on the Umpqua River where she and her best friends spent their days swimming, floating the river, playing card games and laughing by the fire.

Stan and Roseann were always taking advantage of all that living on the coast had to offer and could never imagine living anywhere else. They spent countless hours out on their boat salmon fishing and crabbing. They also loved riding out in the dunes on their RZR ATV. She and Stan were both certified scuba divers and were active in the local dive club in their younger years. They loved their boating and scuba diving trips with friends to the San Juan Islands in Washington. They also enjoyed snow skiing with family ski trips to Mount Bachelor.

Her house was a revolving door of friends stopping by to visit and she always made sure to welcome them with a fresh pot of her clam chowder or salmon soup and garlic bread. She was the most loving and proud grandmother, always making herself available to babysit and never passing up an opportunity to cuddle a sleeping grandbaby, even at the very end.

She was preceeded in death by her parents, Roy and Estelle Kelly and

Voices

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Workshops will include ‘Tribal Natural Disaster Cross Coordination,’ presented by the Northwest American Indian Coalition; ‘Access Matters: Crafting Inclusive Workplaces,’ presented by Emily Purry; and a keynote address with Dr. Shaashawn S. Dial about creating spaces that are welcoming to multiple identities instead of a primary identity.

“I’m really excited about the speakers being truth tellers. I am hoping that people step into it open to hearing new ideas and that vulnerability arises,” said Jayden Ruff, the director of the South Coast Equity Coalition.

“I feel the key to really push ourselves into changing, or being open, is in that moment where we can be vulnerable and say,

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 tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636.

Attorneys for Plaintiff, LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

By:

Obituaries

Majorie Ethel (Haile) Walker

September 18, 1928 – March 19, 2024

her step-mother, Esther, and her baby brother, Jerry. Roseann is survived by her husband, Stan Forderer. Her son, Tim Forderer (Anna), Daughter, Pam Greminger (Tim) Grandchildren: Nathan Forderer (Brianna), Kadie Forderer, Luke Greminger, Sophie Greminger and a great-grandson, Carter Forderer. She is also survived by her brother, Vernon Kelly (June) and nephew, Jerry Kelly.

All who knew and loved Roseann are welcome to attend her funeral service on Saturday, April 13 at 11:00am at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Coos Bay.

‘I don’t know everything and that’s okay. I get to be a lifelong learner and that’s okay.’ Instead of doing something for everyone, we get to prioritize each person, and recognize each person’s individual experience,” Ruff said The South Coast Equity Coalition is one of 13 regional coalitions that exist throughout the State of Oregon. The local group has been prioritizing community needs and focusing around equitable health care access and gender affirming care, as well as organizing culturalspecific events such as Southern Oregon Coast Pride, Juneteenth, and Day of the Dead celebrations.

“We are looking historically at what has happened as far as Oregon’s exclusionary laws and how that has affected the society of people that we advocate on behalf of. We also want to make sure that we’re

amplifying their strength – the fact that there’s resilience, joy, smiles, and love there – along with the barriers that we get to address collectively,” Ruff said.

The South Coast Diversity Conference will be held at the Mill Casino on 3201 Tremont St, North Bend.

The conference fee is $75 per ticket. For information about scholarships that may be available, email equity@ unitedwayswo.org.

Those interested in attending the conference should do so promptly. The original deadline day was April 1, but organizers said spots may still be available if reserved during the first week of April. For more information about the 4th Annual South Coast Diversity Conference, visit southcoastequity. org or email equity@ unitedwayswo.org.

Born September 18,1928 in Turlock, CA.

Raised in Denair, CA and attended Elementary and High School there.

Attended Pasadena Nazarene College in Pasadena, CA, later receiving a BA Degree from Oregon State College in Corvallis.

“Margie” married Thomas Jerry Walker on August 26, 1949 in Denair, CA, whom she was happily married to for 63 years, when “Jerry” preceded her in death.

To this marriage were born five children: Wayne, Karen, Linda, Diane and Thomas. Two children preceded her death: Karen Jean and Wayne Elkon.

She is survived by three children,

Ballot

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Coos Bay Public Library in downtown Coos Bay is failing structurally. This ballot item has the purpose of polling Coos Bay citizens on where they think is best to build the new library. One proposal is to tear down and rebuild the library on its current lot, which is estimated to cost $35 million. The other proposal is to build on Ocean Blvd, adjacent to Cascade Farm & Outdoor. This is estimated to cost $28 million, and the Ocean Blvd site would include a 911 dispatch and disaster response center.

Measure 6-214 – General Obligation Bonds for Coquille School District

This measure sees Shall Coquille School District No. 8 issuing General Obligation Bonds for a total $14,555,000. These would have a tax rate of $1.41/$1000 of assessed value and would go toward a host of safety and infrastructure improvements for Coquille Junior/Senior High School, Coquille Valley Elementary, and the Lincoln School of Early Learning. If funded, the State will provide up to $6 million in matched funds to the District.

Measure 6-212 – Myrtle Point Health District

Ambulance Levy

This is another 5-year levy which will allow the

Linda, Diane and Tom; seven Grandchildren and seven Greatgrandchildren, as well as 5 Sisters. Her brother, Wayne Haile, preceded her death. “Margie” was very active in church community work and as a Substitute and Interim Teacher in Coos Bay Public Schools. With her husband, she also owned and operated two restaurants for many years. After marriage, she lived in Pasadena and Hallwood, CA as well as Coos Bay, Corvallis, Albany, Salem and Bend, OR. For the past 2 years she had happily resided at her daughter Diane’s home in Bend, OR.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bend Humane Society, Susan G. Komen or a charity of your choice.

Myrtle Point Health District to maintain and upgrade their ambulance services and related staffing. It will cost $0.30/$1000 of assessed property value, hoping to raise a total of over $775,000. Funds will go toward paying for operating costs, replacing old equipment, and maintaining hiring and training.

Local Candidates

There are two contested local elections, and two positions with candidates running unopposed. Those two contested positions and their candidates are as follows:

County Commissioner, Position 1, Term of 4 years

Drew Farmer: Nonpartisan affiliation.

Navy Veteran. Former ORCCA Executive Director, Former Bay Area Enterprises Executive Director. Coos Bay City Councilor since 2016. BS in Sociology & Psychology from Portland State University.

Chris Castleman:

Nonpartisan affiliation.

Handyman, Software Engineer, and Restaurant owner. Participated as a Class Senator in the Student Senate of Canisius College. BA in Computer Science from Canisius College, Buffalo, NY.

Robert “Bob” Main:

Current incumbent.

Nonpartisan affiliation.

Former Coos County Asessor. Also served as

Vice President of O&C Association, BOEM Representative for State of Oregon, OPAC Representative for State of Oregon. BS in Business Administration and Mathematics from Southern Oregon College.

County Assessor, Term of 4 Years Jeff Etzel –Nonpartisan affiliation. Currently Coos Country Commercial & Industrial Appraiser. Multiple appraisal courses from Department of Revenue and International Association of Assessing Officers. No prior elected government experience. BS in Computer Science from Baker College. Jason E Corbus Republican affiliation.

Currently Residential Property Appraiser with CCAO. 17 years management experience at Safeway, Inc. No prior elected government experience. Gen Ed studies at SWOCC.

This general overview should give you a basic idea of what the measures do and who the candidates are. It is always imperative for one to do their due diligence before casting their vote. More information on each measure and candidate is available on the Coos County website: https:// www.co.coos.or.us/clerk/ page/may-21-2024primary-election

Unemployment Insurance benefits goes live March 4

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The Oregon Employment Department (OED) expected to launch what is being described as a a brand new, easy-to-use online system for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits at 6 a.m. March 4.

The new system, called Frances Online, offers features that will provide a better customer service experience for UI claimants, according to the OED., which states that the system is also mobilefriendly.

“Claimants will be able to do a lot more things online through self-serve features, instead of waiting for a letter in the mail or calling the UI Contact Center,” the ODE states in a release.

“With Frances Online, we’ll be able to serve Oregonians better, and get their benefits paid

quicker,” OED Director David Gerstenfeld said.

“We recognize that change can be challenging, but once we’re up and running, we believe claimants will appreciate all the changes that are coming.”

What to expect during the planned service outage

Beginning the night of Feb. 28, all customer service options were scheduled to be temporarily unavailable through 8 a.m.

Monday, March 4. OED said its teams are working diligently to ensure a smooth transition and to restore all services on March 4.

During the planned service outage, UI customers cannot file an initial claim, file a weekly claim, restart a claim, check the status of a claim, or make changes to claim information; They also will not be able to make payments; Respond to

requests for additional information; or complete identity verification, according to the ODE.

The system outage will allow OED to migrate the data from the old UI systems to Frances Online.

Current UI customers who have ongoing claims will find that their information will be present in Frances Online when they create an account on or after March 4. “Frances Online is already serving employers and Paid Leave claimants,” OED Unemployment Insurance Division Director Lindsi Leahy said.. “We’re working diligently to ensure that the transition of UI benefits to this new system will be as seamless as possible for claimants.”

What’s changing for UI claimants

• New system for filing

• Live chat with UI staff

• New website for the online benefits system: frances.oregon.gov. You can also get to the new system from unemployment.oregon. gov.

• New or improved selfserve features:

• Check the status of your claim

• View letters mailed to you

• View eligibility decisions

• View when your last payment was issued

• Upload supporting documents

• Respond to questions about your eligibility, which helps us make decisions faster

UI benefits online, called Frances Online.

• File an appeal, request a waiver, or complete a payment plan application

To use Frances Online, you will need to create a Frances Online account before you can file an initial or weekly claim. Do NOT set up a new Frances Online account for UI benefits before Monday, March 4.

If you have a current active claim or have applied, but your claim is still being processed, information about your claim will appear in your new Frances Online account once you have completed identity verification.

chose (debit card or direct deposit).

What’s staying the same for UI claimants

The UI Contact Center number is the same: 1-877-FILE-4-UI.

The automated Weekly Claim Line number is the same: 1-800-982-8920.

Customer service information, including unemployment and Frances Online guides, videos, and frequently asked questions, will still be available at unemployment.oregon.gov.

UI eligibility rules and program requirements (welcome process, job search, filing weekly claims, etc.) are the same.

If you have applied for and/or received Paid Leave benefits, you will use that Frances Online account for UI. Enhanced fraud protection.

If you have a current claim, your preferred payment method (direct deposit or debit card), will stay the same. You can update your preferences at any time.

• Send and receive secure messages (like with a bank)

Some information will still have to come by mail, even if you select to get electronic communication. You must meet the deadlines in mailed letters, or your claim will be denied.

Instead of your first payment arriving as a check, it will now arrive in the payment method you

SWOCC

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is a Professor in the Department of Geology at Portland State University, and the Director of the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory. Dr. Ruzicka studies the origin and evolution of the solar system and the bodies

Frances Online is available only in English and Spanish right now. Call the UI Contact Center at 1-877-FILE-4-UI for help in other languages. Visit unemployment. oregon.gov/frances to learn about the new system, customer service impacts, new self-serve features, and what to expect on March 4.

within it. His research specialty is the geochemistry, petrology, and cosmochemistry of meteorites.

For those unable to attend in-person, the talk will be streamed live through Southwestern’s YouTube channel.

(https://www.youtube. com/playlist?list=PLLyo 3uIvZEJLAv9maSe_ aO8naW3ypdjEO)

For more information about the lecture series contact Dr. Aaron Coyner, Associate Professor of Physics, at 541-888-7244, aaron.coyner@socc.edu.

For information about studying physics at Southwestern visit our Physics webpage. (https:// www.socc.edu/physics/)

Macduff is Sky-Em player of the year in basketball

Marshfield, North Bend coaches share honor

Marshfield’s Paige Macduff was player of the year for the Sky-Em League in girls basketball and Marshfield’s Doug Miles and Mike Forrester of North Bend shared coach of the year honors.

Macduff and Miles led Marshfield to the league title. North Bend finished third.

Marshfield’s Tatum Montiel and North Bend’s Carley Lucero were on the first team.

Marshfield’s Gracie Peach and North Bend’s Erica McClintock were on the second team.

Both Bay Area teams also had two players selected for honorable

mention— Kaleigh England and Alie Clarke for Marshfield and Mirra Riddle and Ayla Riddle for North Bend.

Peach and Mirra Riddle were on the all-defense team.

BOYS

Marshfield’s Steele Carpenter was on the Sky-Em League’s first team.

Marshfield’s Luke Jackson and North Bend’s Paolo Flores were on the second team.

Marshfield’s Joe Herbert and Gannon Frost and North Bend’s Sam Mickelson and Aidan Nelson were honorable mention picks.

Herbert and Nelson also were on the all-defense team.

Junction City’s Cooper Rothenberger was the player of the year. The Tigers’ Bart Rothenberger and Marist Catholic’s Bart Pollard were co-coaches of the year.

Reedsport baseball enters league on high note

John Gunther World Sports

Reedsport’s baseball team is surging into league play, having won five of its last six preseason games.

Reedsport won three of its four games in the Volcanoes Spring Break tournament, topping Waldport 15-5, Oakridge 20-2 and Cottage Grove 8-6. They fell to Valley Catholic 12-2. Reedsport edged Glide in a nonleague game at Roseburg.

The Brave open league play Tuesday at Bandon and host Eddyville Charter on Friday. Reedsport hosts Oakridge in a nonleague game next Monday and is at Siletz Valley on Tuesday.

BANDON SWEEPS: Bandon took both games of a doubleheader against visiting Oakland on Friday, winning 10-0 and 3-1 to build momentum for the league season.

The Tigers, who also include a few players from Pacific through a cooperative agreement between the schools, improved to 7-3 heading into the league opener at home against Reedsport on Tuesday. They also are at Toledo on Friday and host Eddyville Charter next Tuesday.

BOBCATS FALL: Myrtle Point lost its lone spring break game to North Douglas 7-1.

The Bobcats are 2-1 heading into league play Tuesday with a game at Siletz Valley. The Bob-

cats host Gold Beach on Friday and are at Toledo next Tuesday.

MARSHFIELD WINS PAIR:

Marshfield won its final two games in the Stangs Stampede Spring Break Tournament at Hidden Valley High School.

The Pirates edged Phoenix 5-4 and Estacada 9-7 after losing their tournament opener to Del Norte 9-1.

Marshfield is 7-3 heading into the Sky-Em League season, which starts with a game at Junction City on Tuesday.

The Pirates host Cottage Grove for a doubleheader on Friday and then host Phoenix for a nonleague game next Tuesday.

BULLDOGS ARIZONA

TOURNEY: North Bend tied one game and lost three during the team’s spring break trip to Arizona.

The Bulldogs tied Manitou Springs of Colorado 10-10, fell 13-4 to Cleveland of Portland, lost 13-5 to Rockledge West of Florida and fell 16-2 to Lake Park of Illinois.

North Bend takes a 3-4-1 record into the Sky-Em League season, which opens Tuesday at home against Marist Catholic. The Bulldogs have a doubleheader at Junction City on Friday.

COQUILLE TAKES TWO:

Coquille won two of its three games in the White Buffalo Tournament at Madras during spring break. The Red Devils beat NeahKah-Nie 10-4 and Klamath

Union 14-13 during the threeday event. They lost their opener to Joseph/Enterprise/Wallowa 6-3.

Coquille is 2-5 as it returns to Far West League play with a doubleheader at Sutherlin on Tuesday. The Red Devils host Rogue River for a twin bill on Saturday.

SOFTBALL BULLDOGS

WIN TWO:

North Bend won two of its four games in a tournament in Anderson, Calif.

All four opponents were from California. The Bulldogs tied Shasta 4-4, beat Corning 11-7, topped Shasta 6-4 and fell to University Prep 12-0.

North Bend is 5-3-1 entering Sky-Em League play.

The Bulldogs host Marist Catholic on Tuesday and visit Junction City for a twin bill on Friday. They are at Cottage Grove next Tuesday.

MARSHFIELD WINS ONE:

Marshfield took one of its three games in the Stangs Stampede Spring Break Tournament.

The Pirates opened the event with a 3-1 win over Crook County before losing to Douglas 13-10 and Astoria 2-1.

Marshfield also beat Tillamook 10-3 in a nonleague game earlier in spring break.

Marshfield is 6-5 heading into the Sky-Em League season. The Pirates are at Junction City on Tuesday and host Cottage

Grove for a twin bill on Friday. Marshfield also hosts Phoenix in a nonleague game next Tuesday.

RED DEVILS TOP IRISH: Coquille beat Waldport 10-5 in its lone spring break game. The Red Devils are 3-4 as they return to Far West League play this week. Coquille hosts Sutherlin for a doubleheader on Tuesday and is at Rogue River for two on Saturday.

BOBCATS SET FOR

LEAGUE: Myrtle Point is 2-1-1 entering the week, with a nonleague game against Glide on Wednesday before its league opener against Gold Beach on Friday. The Bobcats also host Umpqua Valley Christian in a nonleague game Monday before visiting Toledo on Tuesday.

BANDON DROPS TWO:

The Tigers lost both games of a nonleague doubleheader against Oakland on Friday, falling 25-8 and 12-8. Bandon is 1-4 entering league play, with games against Reedsport on Tuesday and at Toledo on Friday. Bandon hosts Eddyville Charter next Tuesday.

REEDSPORT SPLITS

TWIN BILL: Reedsport split a pair of games against Yoncalla, winning 9-6 and losing 16-14 in the squad’s final tuneup before league play. Reedsport is at Bandon on Tuesday and has a nonleague game at Elkton on Saturday.

Marshfield hosts big track meet Saturday

Most of the South Coast’s track and field teams will be at Marshfield High School on Saturday for the 22nd annual Prefontaine Rotary Invitational.

The meet runs most of the day and includes top athletes from a number of different schools. Field events begin at 10 a.m. and the first track race is at 11 a.m. The meet includes 28 schools from across five of the six classifications in Oregon and three northern California schools — Arcata, Del Norte, Eureka and McKinleyville. South Coast teams in the meet are Bandon, Coquille, Brookings-Harbor, Gold Beach, North Bend, Myrtle Point, Pacific, Siuslaw and host Marshfield.

Athletes ranked among the top in their events in Oregon include Marshfield’s Bodey Lutes in the 200 and 400 and John Parks in the pole vault, Myrtle Point’s Mason Detzler in the shot put and discus, Brayden Decker of Phoenix in

Local pro tapped for PGA leadership program

Bandon Dunes pro picked for PGA of America leadership program Jessica McClellan, one of the head golf professionals at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, has been selected for a leadership development program of the PGA of America Golf Professionals.

McClellan, the head pro at Old Macdonald golf course, was one of 15 people selected for the PGA LEAD class.

PGA LEAD is the organization’s leadership development program, created to identify, mentor and progress PGA of America members from diverse backgrounds along a guided path to volunteer leadership roles at the chapter, section and national levels of PGA of America, according to the organization. The program also helps members who have a desire to serve on nonprofit boards in the communities where they work and live.

McClellan is the only member of the 2024-25 PGA Lead class from Oregon and one of two from the Pacific Northwest PGA Section (the other is Connor Lynch, the first assistant at Meadow Park Golf Course in Puyallup, Wash.).

McClellan first came to Bandon Dunes as an intern in 2020 and returned after completing her college education at Penn State University.

She was first assistant at the Sheep Ranch and Bandon Dunes courses before recently being selected head pro at Old Macdonald during a shift in leadership roles at three of the resort’s courses. Ryan Nielson moved from head pro at Bandon Trails to head pro at Bandon Dunes and Chris Hensley moved from head pro at Old Macdonald to head pro at Bandon Trails.

the high jump, Bandon’s Caitlyn Michalek and Coquille’s Callie Millet in the javelin and North Bend’s Abby Woodruff and Coquille’s Millet and Reagan Krantz in the pole vault.

Other boys who lead their classifications in events include Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall (1,500), Crook County’s Elijah Oelkers (high hurdles), Crook County’s 4x100 relay, Marshfield’s 4x400 relay team, South Umpqua’s Emori Pauli (300 hurdles), Siuslaw’s 4x100 relay, Siuslaw’s Will Johnson and Justin Allen (pole vault), and Gold Beach’s Korben Storns (shot put and discus).

Other girls who lead their classifications include Coquille’s Holli Vigue (discus) and Melanie Lambson (long jump), South Umpqua’s Lilly Rohm (high jump), Emma Johnston of St. Mary’s (triple jump), Bandon’s Marley Petrey (100 and 300 hurdles and Myrtle Point’s 4x100 relay team.

PGA LEAD was established in 2016. The 18-month program reinforces the PGA of America’s commitment to create a game, workforce and industry supply chain that better mirror America’s demographics. The association is committed to inclusive governance, environments, systems and structures that create the opportunity for all PGA of America Golf Professionals to develop, grow and lead.

“It has been tremendous to see PGA LEAD participants grow into leadership positions across the association at both the section and national levels,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, the PGA Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing in Lansing, Mich. “This program continues to help bring talented PGA of America golf professionals to the forefront of the golf industry, which will help position the PGA of America’s overall mission of growing the game for years to come.”

Photo by John Gunther, For The World Marshfield’s Paige Macduff drives to the hoop during a game against Marist Catholic. Macduff was the Sky-Em League’s player of the year.

Jessica McClellan, head pro, Bandon Dunes Resort’s Old Maceonald golf course.

North Bend City Council declares four structures unsafe

3085 Sherman Ave was another property on the list of potentially dangerous structures up for public hearing. This building experienced a fire on September 24th, 2022, that caused upwards of $175,000 in damage. Numerous complaints were placed by neighbors about the ease of access to the unsafe property both for neighborhood kids and for transients.

letter from the city, the owners were instructed that they must obtain a permit by March 12th, in order to complete repairs by June 1st of this year. No permit application was submitted. No one provided public testimony for these properties. Therefore, a motion was made to approve Resolution 3345 by Councilor Noordhoff, with Councilors Jones and Garboden providing first and second respectively. City Staff will now move forward with the abatement of the properties. There is an available budget of $120,000 for abatement thanks to the City’s Building Department Fund.

The owners received the same timeline of permit and repair as the previous properties. In this instance, a permit was applied for and obtained. However, Public Works Director Ralph Dunham stated during his presentation to City Council that despite this first step, it is unlikely that the property will be fully repaired by the June 1 deadline.

James Monsebroten made a statement opposing the declaration. The son of the former owners, Monsenbroten is now overseeing the property, though he hasn’t officially acquired it from the estate. He stated he is attempting to secure it within the next 60 days.

“My intention is to secure the property further with putting in a front door, covering the windows, and

building a temporary roof. My objective is to buy the property from the estate and reconstruct it and salvage the property. It is the home I grew up in, I was born there in 1968,” said Monsenbroten to City Council.

Dunham followed Monsenbroten’s statements by suggesting that even if the property is declared as dangerous, deadlines can be extended. Dunham advised the council to still make the declaration in order to ensure they can impose a reasonable time

frame to the project. The resolution passed unanimously, but with the intention of giving Monsenbroten time to work with the Public Works department on development. The fourth structure in question was a home at 1878 Meade. The City has secured the structure at three separate junctions, after an initial welfare check in 2021 led to the owner being transported to the hospital. During that initial check the front entryway was collapsing,

Abandoned buildings can become attractive to activities determined to be public nuisance. It is in the best interest of North Bend and all its citizens to properly manage and secure dangerous structures, in order to reduce blight in otherwise occupied neighborhoods.

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and the building was declared ‘Unsafe to Occupy’. Since then, there have been at least eight incidents on the property (trespassing, burlary, etc.). The State of Oregon is listed as the creditor, as the previous owners are now deceased with no known next of kin to receive the property. No one was at City Hall to present a public testimony for the property. Therefore, the resolution was approved unanimously, and the structure will move forward for abatement with the same budget as previously mentioned.

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Kotek’s wife gets aide, office space as governor considers creating ‘Office of the First Spouse’

BY JULIA SHUMWAY Oregon Capital Chronicle

Gov. Tina Kotek is hiring a temporary aide to assist her wife, Aimee Kotek Wilson, as the governor considers expanding Kotek Wilson’s role and creating a new “Office of the First Spouse.”

Kotek spokeswoman

Elisabeth Shepard confirmed that Meliah Masiba, the legislative director for the Department of Administrative Services, joined the governor’s office on a six-month rotation that began Monday. Masiba will explore creating the new office and “assist and support the current first spouse in her official capacity in support of the administration,” according to the governor’s office. Kotek’s plan, first reported by Willamette Week, comes as three top staffers left the governor’s office, departures some sources speculated were due to conflicts with Kotek Wilson. The governor’s office has declined to say why Chief of Staff Andrea Cooper, Deputy Chief of Staff Lindsey O’Brien and special adviser Abby Tibbs are leaving the office and have not yet turned over

public records requested by the Capital Chronicle that could provide clarity. Shepard said Monday the three employees have not turned in resignation letters.

Cooper will leave Friday. Tibbs, a longtime lobbyist for Oregon Health & Science University, will return to the university on Sunday. O’Brien will go on leave April 5, and the governor’s office declined to say Friday whether O’Brien will return from that leave.

The governor’s office will pay Masiba her DAS salary of $11,984 per month, or nearly $72,000

for her six months in the governor’s office. She’ll report to acting Chief of Staff Chris Warner.

One of her first tasks will be joining Kotek Wilson at the National Governors’ Association’s annual first spouses retreat, which will be held in Salt Lake City Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mary Rowinski, the state employee who manages Mahonia Hall, will also attend, as will officers from Oregon State Police’s Dignitary Protection Unit. The association will pay for Kotek Wilson’s travel and lodging and reimburse most costs for state staff, according to the governor’s office.

Kotek ordered state police beginning in March to consistently provide security for Kotek Wilson when she attends events as a representative of the governor’s office. Thus far, Kotek Wilson has averaged less than one event per month, according to the governor’s office.

The governor’s office plans to cover the costs of increased security with its existing budget, which totaled nearly $31 million in the current two-year budget cycle.

Kotek Wilson has an office in the governor’s office that’s approximately 8 feet by 8 feet, the same

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size as other offices, Shepard said. She has attended several of Kotek’s standing weekly meetings with staff about behavioral health initiatives. Kotek Wilson has a masters in social work from Portland State University and has worked on social justice and social welfare issues.

Governors’ spouses typically take a back seat in Oregon, but they have held more prominent roles in other states. In California, for instance, First Partner Jennifer Seibel Newsom leads campaigns focused on children’s mental and physical health and women’s equality. And in Washington, a state employee serves as First Lady Trudi Inslee’s assistant. According to the National Governors Association, many states have staff supporting the governor’s spouse.

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Former Gov. Kate Brown’s husband, Dan Little, joined her at some public events and state travel but overall kept a low profile. Brown took over after former Gov. John Kitzhaber resigned because of an influencepeddling scandal involving his fiancée, Cylvia Hayes. Before Kitzhaber’s resignation, top staff in his office were concerned about conflicts of interest involving Hayes and tried to minimize her role in the governor’s office, according to reporting from Willamette Week at the time.

Kotek Wilson has been more visible, including

accompanying Kotek to most stops on her 36-county tour of the state in 2023 and sitting in on discussions about housing, behavioral health and education during the tour.

During a December interview with the Capital Chronicle, Kotek said it was helpful to have Kotek Wilson with her both to show Oregonians that they were a family and because of Kotek Wilson’s social work experience.

“We knew we’d be talking about mental health and addiction issues,” Kotek said.

“Because of the First Lady’s background, just having her hear from local practitioners what was going on, that’s been a very helpful feedback loop as we continue to set our priorities in that area.”

The governor’s office added more information about Kotek Wilson, including a form to invite her to events, to the “about” page on the office’s website at some point since the page was last archived by the Wayback Machine in December.

Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Oregon Capital Chronicle maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@ oregoncapitalchronicle. com.

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