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Getting artsy in Gardiner Artists collaborate at Oregon Coast School of Art

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A couple from Montana purchased an old 45,000-squarefoot middle school in Gardiner and have been converting it into a vibrant place to share art. The Oregon Coast School of Art was founded in 2020 by Emily Free Wilson and Matt Wilson. Today, they are bringing their vision of an inclusive, creative art space to the Oregon Coast. They said the school is a continuation of their lifelong passion to support artists and the arts.

The Throttles are gearing up for a free concert

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A group of local musicians are getting ready to showcase their talents for a special event at the Liberty Theater following North Bend Main Street’s Sip N Stroll from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 19.

The Throttles are a group of six musicians who perform a mix of cover songs and original music in an eclectic blend of folk, rock and bluegrass music.

They’ve performed at The

Little Theatre on the Bay and its community. Through innovative fundraising, strategic planning, and the engagement of local artisans, contractors, volunteers, and donors, the project has leveraged resources and skills to achieve a high degree of authenticity and conservation. The restoration effort honors the theatre's original design and materials, ensuring Liberty Theatre Honored continues on page 10

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& ending May 11th in Gold Beach. The events kick off Friday, May 3rd with the Show & Shine at Jot’s Resort from 3-6 pm, where the public can get up-close to the boats, meet the racing teams, take pictures and get autographs. Event merchandise will be available for purchase, along with Milwaukee Tools special event tent. A ticketed Calcutta/dinner will be held at the Event Center from 7-10pm. Time trials will start at 10 am on Saturday May

4th which will determine starting order for the races on Sunday the 5th. Gold Beach Rogue River will be the site for racing on Sunday, then the teams will be going to Bandon on Monday May 6th for the next day of racing from Bandon to Coquille & back. Tuesday will be a day for the racing teams to work on their boats, test the rivers or take in the spectacular sites in our beautiful area. Wednesday will take the racing teams to Klamath CA for a day of racing on the Klamath River. The Redwood Hotel & Casino will be the site of the Show & Shine for Klamath from 2-4pm. Thursday will be a travel, rest, testing, site seeing day for the teams. Friday & Saturday the 10th & 11th brings the races back to Gold Beach for two action packed days of racing, where the competition will get intense for which team will bring home the title of “2024

World Jet Boat Champion”. The weeklong event will conclude with another ticketed event, the Awards Dinner at the Event Center on Saturday starting at 6pm.

This truly is a “World” event as the wild rivers coast will be host to teams from New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the US including teams from Idaho, Washington & Oregon with some local favorites. Although nal numbers aren’t in yet, it is anticipated to have 35 racing teams and their families visiting and enjoying our spectacular coast. Roger Preston, the 2023 World Jet Boat Champion, will be making the trek from New Zealand to try to take the 2024 title on US soil. These teams will travel thousands of miles to bring adrenaline lled excitement to our area.

Don’t be making the mistake that these are the same jet boats that make

daily tourist treks on the Rogue. What you will see is specially designed boats for speed and maneuverability, which requires exceptional skill and expertise to navigate these high-powered machines in record times. Four classes of boats will take to the water with engines ranging from 405 – 1,350 hp, reaching speeds of 80-130+ mph. Each boat is manned by a driver and navigator.

For more information on the upcoming races, including segments on what jet boat racing is about, the rules, what you might see, good places to view the races, how a winner is determined, stats on the driving teams and their boats, racing results follow Southern Oregon Power Boat Association on Facebook or visit the website at southernoregonpba.org.

Hope to see everyone at the races cheering for their favorite boat and racing team.

Community Cooking With The Co-Op:

Starring Kelli! The Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with Coos Head Food Co-op to offer this FREE, virtual community event on every fourth Thursday. Next event will feature Easy 1-Pot Massaman Curry (vegan) by Community Yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, on Thursday, April 25 at 5:30pm via Zoom.Did you know that a person walking with a white cane is blind?

The American Council of the Blind of Oregon, Southwest Chapter meets every second Saturday at The Venture Inn Restaurant at Inland Point, 2265 Inland Point Dr., North Bend. Lunch is at 11:30am; meeting 12:30. Call Leonard Kokle at 541-888-0846 for more information.

South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start

program for qualifying families for the 2023-2024 program year! We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child develop-ment, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our ser-vices are for pregnant participants to children age 5. Call us to-day at 541-8883717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.

Dancing At The Reedsport Senior Center

Every Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 am!

Free Dance Lessons Start

At 9:30 Am Followed By Music And Dancing

Until Just Before Lunch.

All Are Invited Even If You Don't Dance - Just Enjoy

Dance Slow Dance, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha-Cha And More Reedsport Senior Center 460 Winchester Ave Reedsport, Oregon 541-271-4884

MindPower Upcoming Events

April Wine Tastings from 4:00-7:00pm (Wine tasting events can change or more dates can be added, check or updates on Facebook or emails)

APRIL

April 12th Lexème Vineyard and Winery

April 26th Meadow Estates Vineyard and Winery

MAY

3rd Winery TBA

( Cinco de Mayo Open House Reedsport Main Street. Progressive Stop ) 17th Sarver Winery

31st Winery TBA

JUNE 2024

14th Artist Show and Reception—Gesine Krätzner clay sculptures and paintings. If you haven’t been in the

gallery recently we hope you come in and see some of the new artists that have joined us in the past month. We welcome Therese Misner, Brian Gorrin, Gabrelle Soraci, Kona Bear, Designs Rumors Run Wild, Victoria Kwasinski, Laret Glass, Meyer Works, Paula Litchfield. Our next Art and Wine Tasting is Friday April 5th from 4:00-7:00pm with Girardet Vineyard and Winery. We are happy to bring back Kristi to come pour some of their amazing wines! These evenings are always a great way for you to try the wine before you buy them, and find out what wine pairs with dinner. Come for the tasting, stay for a glass or take home a bottle.

Odyssey 2024 Challenge

Through April 15th

Contact: Frances Smith, President of CCFoPH, 541-297-0841 The Coos

of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 and is sponsored by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO). Local contact information: Aaron - 541.808.1336.

Learn more about PRO’s services at www.parkinsonsresources.org

A Tiny Art Show At The North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library is holding a Tiny Art Show showcasing art made by you! Participants can use their own supplies or pick up a mini kit from the library to create a work of art no bigger than 3 in. X 3 in. Art kits are available at the library starting April 1, while supplies last.

Odyssey 2024 challenge starts January 1st and goes through April 15th. The Coos County Friends of Public Health is hosting this fundraising event, and registration is now open at www. ccfoph.org. It’s a fun way to achieve fitness goals in the New Year. Participants “race” around Coos County, and track their actual exercise activities on the virtual route of 229 miles. Miles can be counted for many types of activities, e.g., walking, biking, running, swimming, pickleball, bowling, and dance. Joining a team with friends, family or colleagues can help with motivation to maintain daily exercise and finish the course. Cost to participate is $25 (plus a $2.50 signup fee), and the proceeds will help Coos County families in need through the Nurses’ Purse fund at Coos Health and Wellness. The sponsors supporting this fundraising event are Banner Bank, First Community Credit Union, NW Natural, Bigfoot Beverages, Advanced Health, 7 Devils Brewing Co., Wild Coast Running Co., Blue Ridge Strategies, Eva and Steven Shimotakahara, South Coast Striders, and the Coos History Museum.

Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group 1-2:20 pm, April 18th Coos Bay Public Library

The Coos Bay/North Bend Parkinson’s Support Group has moved its monthly meeting to the Coos Bay Public Library, Myrtlewood Room, 525 West Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay. The support group meets on the second Thursday

Art must be submitted by Friday, April 26. Our Tiny Art Show will be displayed during the month of May for public viewing. Kits can be picked up from the front desk in the library. This program is for all ages. For more information, visit www.northbendlibrary.org or call (541) 756-0400.

Hatfield Marine Science Day Returns April 13

The annual science fair and open house at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport returns on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Marine Science Day is a free, family-friendly event showcasing the diverse marine research happening at Hatfield. Visitors can talk with researchers, get a behind-the-scenes tour, enjoy a show on the sounds of the sea, and learn about the latest advances in whale research during the keynote talk. Plus, the Hatfield Visitor Center will also be open all day, free of charge.

For more details at https://hmsc.oregonstate. edu/marine-science-day.

Pigs on the Wing: A Pink Floyd Retrospective 7 pm, April 26th Egyptian Theatre

Pigs on the Wing’s 20232024 tour, “A Pink Floyd Retrospective”, will feature a meticulously curated collection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts organized into 2 distinct sets. Rather than performing a single album from start to end, expect to hear the band focus on their favorite sections of the classic albums, including hits, deep cuts, and the band’s trademark willingness to explore the sonic space in experimental improvisation. Fans can expect an immersive visual show in a don’t-miss event for any Pink Floyd fan! From its garage-rock roots in 2006 as a one-off show, to full album productions and

performing for thousands of fans each year, Portland Oregon based Pigs on the Wing have built a loyal following dedicated to the band’s high energy take on Pink Floyd’s music. All members of Pigs on the Wing are seasoned veterans of the Pacific NW rock scene and are unapologetic in bringing their wide-ranging musical influences to the table. Setting the band aside from other tribute rock acts, Pigs on the Wing balance a decidedly un-tribute-like attitude towards the music with precision to detail and a deep understanding of the importance of Pink Floyd's music in many fans' lives. TICKETS: Pigs on the Wing - A Pink Floyd Retrospective: Tour 2024 Tickets, Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite

LIGHTHOUSE BLUES

Bandon 4th of JulyJohnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys

Come celebrate the 4th of July with some bluesy tunes by Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys at LIGHTHOUSE BLUES in Bandon!

Thursday, July 4 · 69:30pm PDT

250 1st Street Southwest Bandon, OR 97411

Come celebrate Independence Day with some soulful blues music. Johnny Wheels & The Swamp Donkeys will be rocking the stage, guaranteeing a night filled with good vibes and great tunes. Don't miss out on this in-person event - grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away at The Bandon Fisheries Warehouse!

Shine On - Grateful Dead Tribute Band coming to Bandon! Starts on Friday, July 12 · 6:30pm PDT 250 1st Street Southwest Bandon, OR 97411 THE BANDON FISHERIES WAREHOUSE is excited to bring you

Classical Music Concerts “FUSION” APRIL 2024 TOUR: Jill Felber,

Thursday 03/28:

North Bend

• 5:00 am, criminal mischief, 2100 block of Mcpherson Avenue.

• 6:25 am, theft, 3300 block of Broadway Ave.

• 10:29 am, criminal trespass, 1800 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:07 am, female transported to Coos County Jail on unlawful use of motor vehicle, possess stolen vehicle, area of Harbor Avenue.

• 11:31 am, fraud, 3000

block of Broadway Ave.

• 12:30 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Inland Drive.

• 3:16 pm, fraud, 1000 block of Clark Street.

• 3:27 pm, criminal trespass, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:28 pm, criminal trespass, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:24 pm, harassment, 2100 block of Newmark Street.

• 5:08 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Virginia & Broadway.

• 6:07 pm, disorderly conduct, 2200 block of Inland Drive.

• 6:31 pm, hit & run, 2100 block of Newmark St.

• 8:23 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:31 pm, theft, 2000 block of Sheridan Ave. Coos Bay

• 12:02 am, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:45 am, 44 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on 2 counts contempt of court, area of South Wall & Michigan.

• 2:19 am, 41 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Mullen Road off Hwy 101.

• 2:23 am, criminal trespass, 1400 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 2:31 am, 27 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on attempted burglary II, criminal mischief II, 200 block of Park Avenue.

• 4:12 am, criminal trespass, 1000 block of

Newmark Avenue.

• 5:13 am, family dispute, 500 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 8:17 am, criminal trespass, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 9:33 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, 600 block of 6th Avenue.

• 9:42 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 600 block of H Street.

• 10:08 am, disorderly conduct, 600 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:28 am, criminal mischief, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

Coquille

• 7:32 pm, burglary, 900 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 7:35 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 9:35 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1200 block of Shelley Rd.

Reedsport

• 2:52 am, trespassing, area of Tow Shy Towing.

Friday 03/29: North Bend

• 6:51 am, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.

• 8:53 am, assault, 3300 block of Broadway Ave.

• 2:15 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:52 pm, fraud, 3700 block of Sherman Ave.

• 3:52 pm, criminal trespass, 2500 block of Ash Street.

• 5:29 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Lower Edgewood.

• 8:34 pm, 58 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on trespass II, area of Newmark & Ash.

Coos Bay

• 5:50 am, 36 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 100 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

• 6:22 am, 26 year old male transported to Coos

Darlene Bussanich

November 21, 1935 - March 26, 2024

Bussanich (d. 2016); always making time for friends and family. She always said one of her greatest accomplishments was raising three beautiful children, Diane Huber (d. 2016), Cynthia Baley from Coos Bay, Oregon and Gordon Huber from Santa Ana, California.

Darlene is survived by her two brothers, Mike Lowery and Bill Kelly; two children, Cynthia Baley and Gordon Huber; four grandchildren, Kristina Espinoza, Amanda Evans, Lorenzo Espinoza and Brook Huber; seven greatgrandchildren, Taylin Espinoza, Ashton Blondell, Parker and Madoc Evans, Donovan and Damon Espinoza and Clyde Elrich; two great-great grandchildren, Kendall and Kingston Webley; four nieces, Wendy, Shelly, Kendra, Tanisha and four

County Jail on criminal mischief III, 1900 block of Lawnridge Loop.

• 7:00 am, 47 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 100 block of South 3rd Street.

• 7:10 am, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 9:59 am, assault, 63000 Andrews Road.

• 10:40 am, 68 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on harassment, 1000 block of Oakway Drive.

• 11:08 am, disorderly conduct, 400 block of South 4th Street.

• 12:03 pm, theft, 1000 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 1:28 pm, ID Theft, 1200 block of South 2nd St.

• 1:30 pm, theft, 200 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 1:50 pm, criminal mischief, North 10th Street & West Commercial Ave.

• 1:59 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of South Broadway Street.

• 2:37 pm, criminal trespass, area of East Hall Avenue & Rail Line.

• 4:45 pm, theft, 800 block of Marshall Ave.

• 6:13 pm, 55 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation on sex abuse I, 700 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:48 pm, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on unauthorized use of motor vehicle & possession of stolen vehicle, failure to appear on failure to appear I, failure to appear on driving while suspended or revoked, area of LaClair & Thomas.

• 8:15 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:05 pm, criminal trespass, 1200 block of South 2nd Street.

• 10:23 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:36 pm, criminal mischief, 900 block of Kentucky Avenue.

• 10:37 pm, 55 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on theft I &

nephews, Jason, Pat, Shane and Brandon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Serge D. Etienne, 79, of Myrtle Point, OR died at home with family on March 10, 2024. Cremation and flag for veterans were thoughtfully arranged by Jay Westrum, owner of Amling Schroeder. Family and friends continue to gather in celebration of love and creation.

David "Scott" S. Backen, 61, of North Bend, passed away on March 28, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com 541-756-0440.

Glenn W. Bernard, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away March 27, 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

criminal mischief II, failure to appear on fleeing or attempting to elude police, unlawful possession of meth, tampering with physical evidence & criminal driving while suspended, failure to appear on driving while suspended & unlawful possession of meth, failure to appear on driving while suspended, failure to appear I, failure to appear on driving while suspended, 63000 block of Highway 101.

• 11:36 pm, assault, 800 block of Marshall Ave.

Coquille

• 11:48 am, fraud, 20 block of West 1st Street.

• 1:02 pm, criminal mischief, area of Central & Fairview.

• 5:02 pm, criminal trespass, 700 block of West 17th Street.

Reedsport

• 12:09 pm, theft, 700 block of East RR Avenue.

Saturday 03/30:

North Bend

• 12:58 pm, harassment, 700 block of Tower St.

• 2:52 pm, harassment, 1800 block of 12th St.

• 7:40 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Kinney & Oak.

• 9:22 pm, dispute, 2100 block of Wall Street.

• 10:59 pm, theft of bike, 2600 block of Virginia Ave.

Coos Bay

• 6:06 am, harassment, 1700 block of Thompson Road.

• 6:49 am, criminal trespass, 300 block of Student Way.

• 7:21 am, criminal trespass, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:39 am, criminal mischief, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:04 am, stalking, 900 block of Stillwater Drive.

• 9:35 am, theft of bike, 100 block of Ocean Blvd.

• 9:47 am, 25 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I, theft III, 100 block of South 7th Street.

• 9:57 am, criminal trespass, 300 block of Radar

Road.

• 10:01 am, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:25 am, dispute, 700 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 12:11 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 800 block of Blanco Ave.

• 2:32 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:43 pm, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.

• 3:00 pm, criminal trespass, 1300 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 3:13 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1000 block of Ingersoll Ave.

• 4:24 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:00 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 5:00 pm, harassment, 900 block of Garfield St.

• 6:58 pm, disorderly conduct, 700 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:51 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 7:55 pm, criminal trespass, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:48 pm, disorderly conduct, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 6:18 pm, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, non-domestic assault IV, 400 block of North Birch.

Sunday 03/31:

North Bend

• 1:25 am, unidentified male transported to Coos County Jail on attempted burglary II, criminal mischief, escape III, 2 counts attempted assault on police officer, unlawful possession of burglary tools, 2100 block of Stanton Avenue.

• 8:53 am, criminal trespass, 500 block of California Avenue.

• 10:13 am, criminal trespass, 3400 block of Ash St.

• 1:54 pm, criminal

F. Geraldine (Gerri) Hunt

August 16, 1930 – March 22, 2024

Gerri was born August 16, 1930 in Ranger, Texas to James and Lula Williams. She went home on March 22, 2024 to be with the Lord and reunited with her loved ones. In 1948 Gerri moved to Willamina Oregon and then Coos Bay in 1950. She met and married the love of her life, Lowell Hunt. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage before Lowell's death in July of 2005.

Gerri worked at Marshfield High School for 18 years as a Librarian assistant. She loved gardening, reading, knitting, attending church

Judy Watson-Cumberland, of North Bend Oregon, died March 30th age of 77.

Alice LaDonna Limson, 60, of North Bend, passed away March 28, 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

Jeanette A. Cummins, 84, of Coos Bay, passed away March 28, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/2674216

James Goodison, 96, of Coos Bay, passed away March 29,

trespass, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:36 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of Ackerman Street.

• 8:43 am, 44 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on felon in possession of restricted weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, 2000 block of Newmark Ave.

• 9:07 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 700 block of 9th Avenue.

• 9:24 am, theft, 800 block of Pacific Avenue.

• 9:44 am, criminal trespass, area of South 1st St.

• 10:54 am, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 10 counts contempt of court, 900 block of Newmark Ave.

• 12:07 pm, fight, 200 block of LaClair Street.

• 1:38 pm, criminal trespass, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:50 pm, criminal trespass, 1400 block of North Bayshore

and cherished time with family and friends.

Gerri is survived by four daughters, Patty Anderson of Coos Bay Oregon, Vickie Hunt of Eugene Oregon, Sherri Lysiak of Goodyear Arizona and Tammy Lilly of Ridgecrest California. Also, halfsisters Phyllis Arnold and Mary Beth Williams and two half-brothers, Paul and David Williams and four granddaughters and six great grandchildren.

Gerri was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Hunt, parents James and Lula Williams, Stepmother Dorothy Williams, brother James

• 5:31 pm, 49 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft II, criminal trespass I, criminal trespass II, failure to appear on failure to carry or present license, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:31 pm, 50 year old female transported to Coos

Williams and two sisters, Colleen Darland and Dorothy Roth. A private cremation burial will be held at a later date.

Sip N Stroll event coming to North Bend

event

North Bend for the rst time this year.

The North Bend Main Street Association is holding a Sip N Stroll event this month to give participants a fun way to explore both new and established businesses and nonpro ts in downtown North Bend.

“Seeing the community gather and enjoy each other’s company while walking place to place is a wonderful sight,” said North Bend Main Street Manager Stephanie Wilson.

She said the Sip N Strolls attract both locals and visitors from nearby cities to take part in the event.

“Most participants will make of a night of it by attending a show at our local Liberty Theatre or eating at one of the nearby restaurants, after concluding their Sip N Stroll experience,” Wilson said.

The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 19.

To participate in the Sip N Stroll, check in at the future Visitor information center table at 745 California Ave in North Bend. A suggested $10 donation will include a glass and walking map of participating locations.

The rst 100 donating participants will receive a special celebratory glass. Standard glasses will be available once the specialty ones are gone.

The Sip N Stroll events typically feature about twenty different locations to visit. Businesses participating in the Sip N Stroll stretch from Washington Ave to Connecticut Ave and Sheridan Ave to McPherson Ave. “This boundary area established by the State provides a diverse array of venues, ranging from non-pro ts organizations to retail shops and restaurants,” downtown association manager Wilson said. The time frame from 5 to 7 p.m. also offers the opportunity to explore businesses beyond their usual operating hours.

The North Bend downtown manager reports

that business participation in Sip N Stroll is invaluable.

“Their dedication in providing products and services for these events shows their commitment to the community,” Wilson said.

North Bend Main Street typically hosts three Sip N Stroll events annually in March, July, and October. However, this year, with the Little Theatre on the Bay commemorating its centennial, North Bend Main Street decided to align Sip N Stoll with the theatre’s celebrations.

“The Liberty Theatre holds a signi cant place in the North Bend Main Street program, fostering community cohesion and providing opportunities for youth involvement.

North Bend Main Street appreciates the theatre’s contribution to the cultural landscape of the historic downtown district and believes it’s important to support the celebration of this nationally recognized historic landmark,” Wilson said.

After the Sip N Stroll, the Liberty Theatre will be featuring free live music from 7-9 pm with the Throttles Band.

“Several notable build-

ings are also marking their 100th anniversary in the city this year,” Wilson said. North Bend Main Street will feature a “100 Anniversary” theme backdrop in addition to some century-old photographs showcasing 100-year-old buildings.

North Bend Powersports, formerly Cutlip’s Ice Cream, is also commemorating a centennial this year. To celebrate, participants can indulge in 100-year-themed cupcakes before the start of

the Sip N Stroll event.

Wilson said the North Bend Main Street program is dedicated to uniting the community and backing local small businesses.

“While enjoying various beverage samples is enjoyable, our focus is on community interaction. Whether you’re exploring a new business, celebrating a birthday, or catching up with friends, our downtown area offers something for everyone,” she said.

Donations provided

by participants to North Bend Main Street from Sip N Stroll help to sustain this and other community events put on by the downtown association, including the Candy Crawl, Christmas on Main, Downtown Love, Mother’s Day on Main Street, and youth-focused events.

“The North Bend Main Street program extends its heartfelt appreciation to all those who supports its endeavors, ensuring their continued success,” Wilson said.

Public Library.

The meeting will take place on April 25, 2024, at 5:30 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 attend the meeting and discuss the proposed program with the Budget

its continued significance and utility for future generations.

"The Liberty Theatre's restoration project embodies the spirit of the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards by demonstrating outstanding efforts to preserve and enrich Oregon’s heritage," said Katie Henry, Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator. "Their work serves as an inspiring model for heritage preservation that combines respect for historical authenticity with the needs of contemporary community use."

The project has also contributed to the economic revitalization and cultural vibrancy of downtown North Bend, offering a wide range of performances, events, and educational opportunities. It stands as a testament to the power of community collaboration in preserving and celebrating our shared heritage.

"The North Bend City Council and Urban Renewal Agency are steadfast supporters of The Liberty The-

atre's restoration and its significant impact on the community’s cultural and economic landscape," Mayor Jessica Engelke said. "Community theatres like The Liberty are much more than entertainment venues; they are vibrant hubs of activity that invigorate our central downtown business district, draw visitors to our city, and enhance our community's quality of life. This project exemplifies how preserving our cultural heritage can lead to dynamic economic development and a stronger, more connected community. The Liberty Theatre’s successful revitalization is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision in transforming not just a historic building but the heart of North Bend itself."

The Liberty Theatre is proud to announce its collaboration with Scott Partney Construction on the development of a new youth theatre and program center. Work is underway, featuring the erection of scaffolding and the application of stucco to the exterior, meticulously designed to complement the historical facade of the original

structure. This significant project has been made possible in part through the generous support of an Oregon Heritage Revitalization Grant, secured by the North Bend Main Street Program, and a façade improvement grant provided by the North Bend Urban Renewal Agency.

In celebration of its centennial milestone, the Theatre invites the community to its 100th Birthday Celebration, set to take place from 5 to 7 pm on April 19th. This event offers an exclusive opportunity to explore the Theatre's historic restorations and enhancements, efforts that have saved the building from the brink of demolition. The festivities will continue with a complimentary concert featuring The Throttles, which will run from 7 to 9 pm. Join us in commemorating this landmark occasion and the enduring legacy of the Liberty Theatre.

The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards ceremony will take place on April 18, during the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference in Hillsboro. The event will honor the Liberty Theatre among other distinguished

By BREE LAUGHLIN

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After years of fundraising efforts, the team at the North Bend Public Library is ready to start a list of renovations that will make the 35-yearold structure safer, more accessible and welcoming to patrons.

The staff at the library have been working alongside the North Bend Public Library Foundation and other community partners to raise funds and establish goals for the project since 2017. This included strategic planning, structural assessments to the building, and public input sessions.

“When we approached the improvements to the library, it started as a desire to better serve the community by enhancing our ability to do that in our physical space,” said Haley Lagasse, Director of Library Services at the North Bend Public Library.

“We wanted a welcoming space that helps staff provide the programs and services that people of all ages and abilities would like to have at their library,” she said.

Library services have grown and changed since the building was opened in 1989, Lagasse said.

“We provide the things that you would expect a library to provide, like books and DVDs and story times. But we also try to be creative and have programs and activities that enhance people's lives and improve their quality of life – educational programs, concerts, science programs for kids – just a really broad variety of things,” Lagasse said.

The library building needs to reflect the changing needs of the community, Lagasse said. “For example, when this library was first opened, it didn’t have any computers available for public use. This now takes up physical space, staff time and other resources,” she said.

And while the library has been well-used by the community over the years, time has taken its’ toll on the structure. “We have a lot of people who use the library every day. So when you consider the age of the facility and the fixtures and the carpeting and all those sorts of things, it really is time for a refresh,” Lagasse said. “The library has made incremental improvements along the way. But it needs a major

update so that we're able to provide the services that people want into the future,” she said. Project goals include refurbishing the library entrance and lobby, as well as the community room; updating and improving accessibility in the public restrooms; updating the children’s room and teen area; and providing new lighting, paint and flooring in the building.

“Less glamorous maybe, but very important, is that we are going to continue the work that's been done to secure the long term viability of the facility – making sure that it's structurally sound,” the library director said.

The first piece of the restoration project started last summer with the refurbishment of the exterior of the library. The facade of the building was cleaned and resealed.

“An additional element of our next stage of renovation will be to replace some of the roofing in the building. We are starting to experience some leaks in the library. Those are very practical things that we're doing in addition to the really fun and exciting things like working on the children's room and the teen area,” Lagasse said.

awardees who have made significant contributions to preserving Oregon's rich and diverse heritage.

Other 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award recipients are:

• Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center for exceptional work in preserving the Maxville townsite, a multi-racial logging community established in Wallowa County in the 1920s.The multiphased approach included the acquisition of the land, the project of the last remaining building, archaeological research, and listing the site on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Oscar Hult for his service and dedication to preserving and promoting Albany’s heritage.

• Talent Historical Society’s Documenting the Almeda Fire project, for a comprehensive documentation project following the 2020 Almeda Fire that had a devastating impact on communities in Southern Oregon.

• US Army Corps of Engineers for the Willamette Valley Project Section 106 Programmatic Agreement resulting in a groundbreaking approach to consultation

and setting a new standard for collaborative decision-making in historic preservation efforts.

• Peggy Sigler for over three decades of impact in preserving Oregon’s heritage, promoting its value, and heritage advocacy efforts.

• Salem’s Historic Landmarks Commission and its innovative approach in protecting cultural and archaeological resources that serve as a model locally and nationally.

• Kelly Cannon-Miller for her dedication, strategic vision, and collaborative spirit in Deschutes County heritage preservation efforts and beyond.

• Kimberly Moreland for her dedication to and service in documenting, preserving, and championing Oregon's heritage with a focus on Oregon’s African American history.

• Mark Beach for his 30 years of service in researching and sharing Oregon’s North Coast history.

• Mary Jo Morelli for her dedicated advocacy for historical preservation and education in Forest Grove for over five decades.

• The 2024 Sally Don-

ovan Award for Historic Cemetery Preservation goes to Cricket Soules for nearly two decades of work transforming the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery in Coos Bay from a neglected site into a vibrant community space and educational resource.

In addition to the 12 recipients of a 2024 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award, the Oregon Heritage Commission will also be recognizing 18 standout heritage volunteers from heritage organizations across the state and their critical contributions to heritage preservation efforts in Oregon. For further information about the awards ceremony and to purchase tickets, please visit www.oregonheritage. org.

About Oregon Heritage: Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, includes the Oregon Heritage Commission and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. It is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and promoting Oregon's rich cultural heritage for the enrichment of current and future generations.

The primary mechanism that has been used for fundraising for capital improvements is a partnership between the City of North Bend and the North Bend Public Library Foundation.

Some of the major grants the foundation was able to secure include $250,000 from The Ford Family Foundation; $50,000 from the Roundhouse Foundation and another $50,000 from an anonymous foundations in support of improvements to the children’s room and teen area, as well as a $40,000 grant from the Judith Ann Mogan Foundation in support of the teen area.

The library has also received technical assistance from CCD Business Development and funding under Oregon House Bill 2345 to assist with resource prospecting and assistance with grant writing.

The first renovations that will be made are the replacement of the main entry doors later this Spring. The remaining elements of the renovation are slated to begin in July of 2024.

“We do anticipate that there will be a period of time that the library is closed. We hope to

be able to minimize the amount of time we're closed and to stage the steps of the renovation so that we may be able to provide partial service,” Lagasse reported. The library director voiced appreciation for the number of different agencies and community groups that have come together in support of the project.

“I knew going into it that it would be a challenge to find the funding to make this project a reality. It has been really exciting to see our city, the Urban Renewal Agency, our library foundation, groups like the Friends of the Library, and just local donors coming together to make it a reality,” Lagasse said.

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They said it planted a subtle seed in their mind about what it could be.

But they didn’t take action until a couple years later, when they noticed the same building with a large “For Sale” sign next to it.

“We were like, ‘Let’s check it out.’” Emily and Matt already had an established an art center in Helena, Mont. which they converted from an 8,000-square-foot funeral home. They thought they

were content with their successful endeavor.

But the draw of the building in Gardiner called to them. “After the tour, I walked out of here and I was numb with shock. I wasn't expecting it. I wasn't ready for it because the building fit our vision so well,” Matt said. “We loved our community and what we were doing. But when we were thinking about our longterm future, it was a wonderful opportunity for the whole family,” said Emily, who also has connections

to the Oregon Coast.

Today, the art school in Gardiner is an eclectic space that fosters creativity.

It includes several classrooms, a cafeteria, gym, stage and more. The top floor is being converted into artist studios for an ‘Artist in Residency’ program. The founders are also converting an area of the school into an art gallery, and have a vision to attach an adjoining coffee shop. Other projects at the school include a dark room, spaces to make,

heat and glaze pottery – as well as projects to make the school more ADA accessible. The Wilson’s are already active in the community – and pride themselves on making the space available to everyone.

They discovered the Gardiner community already had traditions with Raku pottery, as well as poetry, so they are striving to keep those going. They’ve also hosted classes in a variety of mediums. Recent classes include abstract painting, ceramics, watercolor, dance, tie-dye and scrapbooking.

One of the goals for The Oregon School of Art is to bring artists from all over to live, work and teach classes at the school through their artist in residency program.

“I feel like we appeal to people who are early in their career who want to build their experience, as well as artists later in their career who are looking to reconnect,” Emily said. “We want there to be a lot of layers happening here at the same time.”

“A good mix of people really does lead to inspiration and collaboration,” Matt added.

The sky is the limit for the two creatives who are welcoming a community of artists into their space. They also welcome community members from Gardiner and surrounding areas who have a desire to learn and share a variety of artistic mediums.

“The longer we have been here, the more we are discovering people who relate to this mission and the vision that we have – and they want to help. So we have a lot of wonderful people helping to make this happen. It’s just been incredible,” Emily said.

The Oregon Coast

The Wilson’s accidentally discovered the school when they were fishing on the Umpqua River and noticed the large structure on the hill.

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

I love reading the old newspapers to determine what life was like in Bandon decades ago. This story was taken from the August 25, 1911, newspaper, talking about problems encountered when an airplane was brought to Bandon.

"The big Manning Bros' Aeroplane which was to y from the Bandon Ball Park Saturday and Sunday, came in on the Anvil ( rst picture) yesterday morning, but returned on the same boat last night, for the reason that they could not nd space large enough in which to get a start for the ight.

"It is necessary to attain a speed of 40 miles an hour on the ground before the machine can get away, and in order to do this the track must be very smooth; then, too, in ying from the park it is necessary to get at least 40 feet above the tree tops before they go into a current of air in which they can y, and there is danger of the machine crashing to the ground before they get in motion.

"After it was found impossible to y from the ball park, the aviator was taken to the beach (second photo) where it was thought a ight might possibly be made down near the Bennett place; but here again it was a dangerous proposition as the beach was not straight and the air current was not right. Then, after looking over the country for several hours trying to nd a suitable place, the proposition was given up and the machine returned to Portland."

During my research I found several mentions of people playing golf on the beach ... the rst in 1924 and again in 1927.

"Bring your golf sticks; Bandon has a golf course," reads the headline on the Aug. 15, 1924, Western World.

"The discovery has just been made. It's a wonderful place to play, with plenty of hazards, particularly water; in fact the entire Paci c ocean is a hazard if you want it. There are high rocks, bends and curves, rough ground and easy going.

"Take to the beach (third photo) at medium or low tide, start from Queen Anne and work south. The 18th hole is at Crooked creek. If you like, keep on going and nish the game in California. If the game lasts more than six hours be sure the caddie has your bathing suit, because at high tide the hazards may become extreme.

"The Highbreakers

orchestra has brought the golf bug to Bandon. Every day nds the boys pegging the pill on the beach. And they are surprised to learn that no one had thought of the idea before."

Three years later and not long before the rst golf course opened on the former Ledgerwood Ranch property on Beach Loop, an item in the July 21, 1927, Western World reminded people that "at low tide Sunday morning a three-hole course was laid out and several of the business men played rounds of nine holes before breakfast. The beach is an ideal place to play, particularly when the tide is low as there is ample room with ample water hazards and everything."

In the same issue, more information appears about the beach, and not all of it positive.

"A party of 35 Marsh eld people left the local beach Sunday and returned home long before the day was over because of the many cars on the beach, making it unsafe for children. They left with the remark that they would not return until the cars have been ruled off the sand and until Bandon beach is like it used to be, safe for everybody."

Another headline on the same page reads: "Car Stuck on Beach." "Arthur Peterson almost lost his new Dodge sedan on the beach Sunday. He got stuck in the sand and was forced to leave the car until the tide subsided Sunday morning. With the aid of a tractor the car was extracted from the sand, but it had been sunk until it was buried over the running boards. A number of cars got stuck over the weekend and had to be pulled out."

It wasn't long before vehicles were banned from the Bandon beach. It is clear from the number of people on the beach that this photo was not taken during a golf event ... nor are there any vehicles in the photo.

The community is mourning the loss of one of Bandon's most beloved and most respected people, Anthony Zunino, who died Thursday at the age of 44 after a valiant battle with cancer. A member of the Bandon School Board and former president of the Bandon Chamber of Commerce, Anthony was a guy who was always available to help the community in any way he could. The pyrotechnic specialist for the re department, he was in charge of shooting off the annual Fourth of July reworks display, when he wasn't busy at

his business, Freedom Graphics, or running the annual Cranberry Festival for the chamber. He was a graduate of Bandon High School.

His parents, Greg and Maureen Zunino, in a Facebook post, thanked Bandon for "helping Anthony reach his calling on earth." Another said, "He left some pretty big shoes to ll -- I wish that there were more people in the world like him. He truly was amazing." That certainly sums up how the community felt about Anthony Zunino.

My thoughts go out to his family and to so many in this community whose lives he touched.

Although many of the newcomers won't remember Ruth Ball, who died Thursday a month before her 91st birthday, us old-timers remember her as being a consummate volunteer for all things Bandon. She was involved in starting the Stormwatchers group, worked with the Cranberry Festival, was responsible for caring for the owers in various public spaces throughout the community and volunteered at the Visitor Center for years. That's just a partial list of everything that Ruth was involved in through the years.

Her local survivors include two sons, David and Chris Nevitt, and daughter, Lori (Mrs. Mike) Dornath. Ruth moved to Bandon in 1977 and later married Stan Ball, who predeceased her.

Members of the Bandon Rotary Club were treated to a special program Friday, brought to us by club member Ray Hino, Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center CEO, who introduced his long-time friend Dr. Neil Nathan.

Dr. Nathan and his wife recently built a home here and are now full-time residents, having moved from Ft. Bragg, Calif.

Dr. Nathan is the author of a number of books, including "Toxic, Heal Your Body from Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chronic Environmental Illness," and his latest book, "The Sensitive Patient's Healing Guide," which will be available April 30.

I asked him about the trend of so many who get their drinking water from plastic bottles versus the city water's supply.

Dr. Nathan said that Bandon has some of the best drinking water in the country,

based on a number of parameters which go into a nationwide data base. A lot of my fellow Rotarians heard him say this, and to say that I was thrilled with that information is an understatement. He said people should drink city water ... out of glass or metal containers. People who would like more information about Dr. Nathan, or want to listen to his podcasts, should Google him on line.

If you know of anyone that might want to serve on the Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center board of directors, we have a vacancy created by the resignation (for work reasons) of the chair, Brent Bischoff, CEO of Coos-Curry Electric and Beacon Broadband.

I am serving as the new chair, with treasurer Tom Bedell, Pam Hansen and Norbert Johnson. It's a great board!

thieves are getting more and more brazen, and frankly that is one reason I strongly support Coos County's Public Safety Levy, which would provide funds to open more jail beds and to hire at least two more assistant district attorneys. Monday night (April 1) Commissioner John Sweet, DA Paul Frasier and Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio will talk about the levy at the city council meeting, which starts at 7 at city hall.

As I expected, March registered 13.85 inches of rain ... the wettest in the last 20 years. The total rainfall for January, February and March also broke the 20-year record with a total of 44.63 inches of rain ... but not by much as those three months in 2017 recorded 43.14 inches of rain. My guess is that if my records went back more than 20 years, this would have also been a record. Although I do remember that during the years I worked at Western World, there was one November where we had 30 inches of rain. But having worked off and on for 45 years, it would be hard to pinpoint the year.

Last week, I mentioned that the Association of O&C Counties, of which County Commissioner Bob Main is vice president, had petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the issue of a reduced timber harvest and the nancial stress the lack of harvest has had on the O&C counties.

Bob called me the day after I wrote my column to say that the Court had denied the request and will not take up the issue.

Someone posted on Facebook Sunday that an SUV had been stolen from a property off Ohio Avenue SE. It seems that

Bandon Showcase is sponsoring a trio of vocalists, Rogers, Richie and Robinson, at the Sprague Theater on Wednesday, April 24, at 7:30. Tickets are $35 and available on Eventbrite or at the door.

You may want to mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 16, when Jim Proehl, Reg Pullen and I will present "Ask An Expert," during the Meet and Greet at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse. Seating opens at 11:30 and the talk will start at noon. It's free, although lunch and drinks are available at the Bandon Warehouse coffee shop

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

Drop-in Computer Lab resumes at Coos Bay Library

On Friday, April 19th, the Coos Bay Public Library will resume our popular Drop-in Computer Lab geared towards anyone learning how to use their laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets. These programs are FREE and are open to everyone.

Starting at 2:00 PM, in the library’s Myrtlewood Room, library staff and helpful volunteers will be on hand to assist anyone with questions ranging from understanding your device’s layout to setting up an email account.

Please note that while we can help you

with your technology questions, staff and volunteers will be unable to fix broken hardware, repair damaged software, or facilitate extensive upgrades. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www.coosbaylibrary.org/ events/month. If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 2691101, Monday through Saturday, during the library’s open hours. You can email us at bayref@coosbaylibrary.org.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a Boating Class

HOLY COW! HISTORY:

The Thin Line Between War and Terror

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Fishermen see a lot

when they’re at sea. But the pair looking for flounder off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, had never encountered anything like this.

A young woman approached them, wading through a peat bog, her face and white overalls covered in blood. Behind her, a small airplane stuck up nose-first in the water. Even more startling was what she said.

“Excuse me, I’m Mrs. Markham. I’ve just flown from England.”

Apple and a suite at the Ritz-Carlton. Her reaction: “America is jolly grand!”

But here’s the truly remarkable thing — her big accomplishment was just one chapter in a life crowded with amazing adventures.

Born in England in 1904, her father moved the family to Kenya (then British East Africa). By the time she was 17, she was an exceptional equestrian and already recognized as a talented horse trainer. She later squeezed in time to become a bush pilot, too.

J. Mark Powell

To register for the class, please call (541) 2676152.

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct an 8-hour boating safety education course on Saturday, April 20, 2024 OR Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Coos Bay. The course covers the basics of boating safety, required equipment, rules of the road, and Oregon boating laws. A test at the end of the course will qualify boaters for their Oregon Boater Education Card, under the Oregon Mandatory Boater Education Program. The Boater Education Card is required for all motorboat operators of all ages for boats over ten horsepower. Additional provisions apply to youths. The class is taught by certified US Coast Guard Auxiliary and Oregon State Marine Board instructors. The cost of the course and materials is $15.Pre-registration is required.

Hiker group rescued from Rogue River Trail

Last week, The Curry County Sheriff’s Office 911/Dispatch received a call from Garmin International, reporting that they had received an SOS alarm from subscriber Ryan Olsen of Coos Bay. The report was that a group of ten juveniles and four adults were hiking the Rogue River Trail and were near Tucker Flats and the Rogue River Ranch. Dispatch was able to gather information that the group were all wet and cold due to the inclement weather and that some of the boys had blisters on their feet and not able to continue.

The Sheriff’s dispatch

was able to make contact with Randy Shelman of Coos Bay, who had been with the group earlier but had left to hike out one of the boys that wasn’t feeling well. As it was dark, it was obvious that a rescue plan would have to wait until daylight. Friday March 29, 2024, Sergeant Gray enlisted the aid of SAR member and USFS employee Steve Dicicco, who was very familiar with the upper Rogue and Trails. Dicicco and SAR member Will Tucker, deployed the Forest service Boat at Foster Bar and navigated the river to Gleason Bar, about four and a half

miles from the Rogue River Ranch. From there Dicicco and Tucker hiked the trail and found the group near the Rogue River Ranch. After checking medical status for which turned out to be sixteen individuals, they hiked back down to the USFS boat. Part of the team were then transported back to Foster Bar where Sergeant Gray was waiting in the Sheriff’s marine boat. The two boats then went back to the remaining subjects and transported them all back to Foster Bar where they were shuttled down river by vehicles.

Skier rescued by Douglas County Search & Rescue

A cross country skier was rescued after falling and injuring her ankle Sunday afternoon.

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Douglas County 9-1-1 dispatchers received a report of a 57-year-old woman who fell and injured her ankle while cross country skiing near Mt. Thielsen with her companion. The victim was unable to bear weight on the injured leg and requested assistance. Deputies activated the Douglas County Search & Rescue team who responded to the area along with volunteers from Diamond Lake Resort. Searchers used snowshoes to hike the four miles into the base of a tree line where they located the victim, Trina Reiter of Eugene and her companion just before 7:45 p.m. Searchers stabilized Reiter's injury, placed her in a litter and transported her back to the trailhead. They arrived at the trailhead shortly before 1:30 a.m., to a waiting ambulance. Reiter was evaluated by EMS at the scene and went to the hospital

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and volunteers who spent their Easter Sunday assisting someone in our community who was in need of their services," Lt. Brad O'Dell said. "This mission was very successful and Trina was extremely thankful for the care and compassion shown to her by Douglas County SAR and Diamond Lake Resort volunteers." Douglas

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Huddling over a cup of hot tea in a nearby farmhouse a short while later that Sunday afternoon in early September 1936, the 33-year-old flyer felt like a failure. She had crashed her Percival Vega Gull aircraft on the final leg of her incredible voyage. But her mood picked up considerably a little later when she realized that despite its rough and sooner-than-expected ending (she had been shooting for New York City), she still had made history. Beryl Markham had just become the first woman to fly solo, nonstop, from Europe to America. And she had done it the hard way, too, flying westerly, straight into the wind.

In a time when the world celebrated aviation heroes (this was the age of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, after all), Markham’s flight ranked among the greats. Earhart had previously made the trip the same way Lucky Lindy had, heading east with the wind carrying him. Said Earhart, “I’m delighted beyond words that Mrs. Markham should have succeeded in her exploit and has conquered the Atlantic. It was a great flight.”

When she finally made it to New York, Markham received the full VIP treatment, including a glitzy motorcade through the Big

Then there were her romantic escapades. Married three times, she even had an affair (while pregnant with her child by husband No. 2) with Prince Harry, Duke of Gloucester. He was totally smitten by her and put her up in an apartment not far from Buckingham Palace (where one biographer claims she once ran down the corridors barefoot). Her long-suffering husband found out and threatened to sue, naming HRH Harry as correspondent. The no-nonsense King George V finally put his royal foot down, ending the affair. Perhaps the most remarkable of her range of talents was her writing ability.

Markham’s memoir was published in 1942. It’s a gripping read that’s still highly entertaining 82 years later. Plus, it earned the highest accolades from one of the 20th century’s greatest authors.

“Have you read Beryl Markham’s book, ‘West Into the Night?’” Ernest Hemingway asked in a letter to a friend. “She has written so well, and marvelously well, that I was completely ashamed of myself as a writer. … This girl can write rings around all of us who consider ourselves as writers. … It really is a bloody wonderful book.” When a California restaurateur came across

that passage in a collection of Hemingway’s letters in 1982, he was intrigued and tracked down a copy of the long out-of-print book. He fell so deeply in love with it that he persuaded a publisher to reissue it in 1983. Soon, the then-80year-old-aviatrix-turnedauthor had a new generation of admirers.

It was a good thing, too, because when an AP reporter eventually tracked down Markham, he was shocked to find her living in poverty in Kenya. She had a shabby home near a racetrack where she was still training her beloved thoroughbreds and was recovering from a severe beating she had sustained during a robbery. A TV documentary about her life helped turn her reissued book into a best-seller. Money from the royalties enabled her to spend her final years in modest respectability. When the end came in 1986, it was not from a plane going down, a bullet from a jealous husband, or a toss from an angry horse. She was 83, and her body simply wore out.

A collection of Markham’s short stories called “Splendid Outcast” was published soon after her death. It made The New York Times best-seller list, too.

Please send it to HolyCow@insidesources.com.

Guest Column

While' vs. 'although' or 'though'

Here’s a word I change a lot when I’m editing: “while.” I see it used like this often: While pedaling along the beachfront sidewalk is delightful, so too is stopping for a snowcone at the beachfront snack bar.

A myth out there alleges that this is an outright error. The idea is that “while” means “during,” so you can’t use it to mean “though” or “although.” Not true.

while. conjunction: 1. … on the other hand … whereas

2. … in spite of the fact that, although (while respected, he is not liked)

3 … similarly and at the same time that (while the book will be welcomed by scholars, it will make an immediate appeal to the general reader) That’s Merriam-Webster’s take on “while.” So clearly, according to definition 1, the example sentence about

pedaling on the sidewalk is correct. But is using “while” this way a good idea? That’s a different question. Whenever “while” comes before an action, especially an action expressed as an “ing” verb, it sounds like you’re using the other definition of “while”: “during the time that.” So “while pedaling” sounds like you mean “during the time that you’re pedaling.” And in this sentence, it’s going to be a long time until the reader gets your real meaning “while pedaling is …” When we get to the verb, "is," we can see that "while" was meant as “although.”

In my book, any “while” that can lead the reader astray should probably be replaced with “although” or “though.” Although pedaling along the beachfront sidewalk is delightful, so too is stopping for a snowcone.

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Mimi Cernyar Fox, announces exhibition, ‘Spiritual Paintings of Fath and Hope’

“Spiritual paintings of Faith and Hope” is the title of a collection of my newest paintings conceived and created with love for the Coos Art Museum. “They are a direct result of the pressure I feel from governing societies whose suppression of truth and lack of spiritual commitment are destroying our culture”, said Mimi Cernyar Fox.

Trained in the traditional sense, she received her bachelor’s degree at Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, Oregon, and holds a master’s degree in art from Washington State University. She taught studio courses for Pacific Northwest College of Art, and Eastern OR State University. After graduate school, she studied with the Benedictine priests of St. Benedict, Oregon, and the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel.

“I use my expressive contemporary style to bring the viewer into the arena of a study of the parables of Jesus and how these truths might look visually to-

day,” said Mimi. “I like to think about things above, these days”.

Mimi now resides near the sea with her husband in Raymond, Washington, where they have a tiny little farm. “On the farm I work separately from the house in my 1100 sq. foot studio built just to make art. It is my favorite place to be,” said Mimi. From their garden she incorporates a variety of traditional and non-traditional media to encompass formal means of physiological content, subject matter, and excitement.

Her experiences living and working with the land on the couple’s little farm and being part of a large family continue to supply her with inspiration.

In September 2023, she held an exhibition of paintings, “Painting in the Field of the Lord” at Mount Angel Abbey Library. Other shows include Gallery 110, Seattle WA; Blackfish Gallery, Portland OR. The 8th Annual Icon Show at Lynn Hanson Gallery, Rowboat Gal-

lery, Lincoln City, OR; Gallerie Etienne De Causans, Paris

France 2007- 2009; Hatfield Marine Science Center, where they display a collection of her work. Her art is in many university collections, and private collections across the USA.

The public is invited to experience Mimi’s art firsthand at the Atrium of the Coos Art Museum, April 26 – June 30, 2024. The exhibition is called “Spiritual Paintings of Faith and Hope.” For More Information, contact

The group consists of Amber Yester on bass, banjo and vocals; Ken Graber on guitar and vocals; Bill Berrian on electric guitar and slide guitar; Blake Kemp on drums; Phil LaGesse on mandolin and vocals; and Tim Dailey on guitar, harmonica and vocals.

The Throttles band started as a few friends getting together and singing songs, and eventually, more musicians starting joining in.

“We started playing at house parties and other gigs. Then last year, when the Clambake came around and they asked

us to play, we had to get really serious. We had to put together a set, and it was a lot of fun,” said Ken Graber. Graber said the band’s genre is hard to peg down, but Americana covers most of it. “We play early country, blues, bluegrass – it's all in there,” he said. “We're also trying to branch out and introduce some of our own stuff into it.”

The audience at the upcoming Liberty Theatre event will get to hear some original Throttles music that they haven’t performed on stage before.

Throttles band member Graber said he and his bandmates are excited to expand their repertoire. But the most important thing is that they enjoy themselves while they do it. The retired high-school choir director said he is used to being on stage for

the past 30 years – but for the most part, his back has been turned to the audience.

Did you know that HEARING LOSS is linked to*: Dementia, Depression, Anxiety, Falls, Balance issues, and Social Isolation

“It’s strange to turn around and be a front person in a group. For me, the challenge and the

joy of it has been learning how to interact with the group and with the audience,” Graber said. “I’m learning all the time. I think each of us in the group has been pushing ourselves into some areas that are new to us –and having some fun with it as we do it,” he said.

The guitar player and vocalist said he and his bandmates get energy from bantering onstage and interacting with their audience. “We're getting up there and sharing – and loving what we do – and hopefully it comes across to the audience.”

Did you know that HEARING LOSS is linked to*:

Dementia, Depression, Anxiety, Falls, Balance issues, and Social Isolation

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You are invited to participate in a special promotional event being conducted as part of a local outreach program in your area. The purpose of this event is to introduce our newest technologies to as many patients as possible from a major U.S. supplier of hearing instruments. Take advantage of this limited time offer. You represent the segment of the population which is most likely to experience hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing and other sounds in the ears), and we have the tools to help you.

Do you or a loved one struggle with any of the following common hearing issues?

Take this quick FREE hearing survey to find out!

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Do you find yourself frequently asking people to repeat themselves?

Do you have difficulty hearing high-pitched sounds?

Do you feel like you need to turn up the volume on the TV or radio to hear it properly?

Have you noticed any ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears?

Do you have a family history of hearing loss?

Have you ever worked in a noisy environment, such as construction or manufacturing?

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If you or a loved one checked even one of these boxes CALL NOW for a FREE hearing evaluation.

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In exchange for spending approximately 45 minutes of your time with us, you will receive a: FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card

In exchange for spending approximately 45 minutes of your time with us, you will receive a:

You will also receive a FREE hearing evaluation using an Audiometer – much like you probably experienced in grade school. Neither inspection will cost you a penny, nor are you under any obligation. In addition, a trained hearing care professional will be conducting demonstrations of incredible new digital hearing instrument technologies.

FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card

FOR A LIMITED TIME WE ARE OFFERING A 100% RISK FREE TRIAL*

Miracle-Ear® is conducting this special promotion in order to introduce its newest technologies to as many patients as possible. The FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* is our way of saying thank you for participating. This program will be conducted Monday through Friday.

You will also receive a FREE hearing evaluation using an Audiometer – much like you probably experienced in grade school. Neither inspection will cost you a penny, nor are you under any obligation.

We expect a very high demand for appointments. If you’d like to participate in this event and experience the Miracle-Ear 100% RISK FREE TRIAL*, please call your local Miracle - Ear Office listed below for an appointment today.

In addition, a trained hearing care professional will be conducting demonstrations of incredible new digital hearing instrument technologies.

FOR A LIMITED TIME WE ARE OFFERING A 100% RISK FREE TRIAL*

Miracle-Ear® is conducting this special promotion in order to introduce its newest technologies to as many patients as possible. The FREE $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card* is our way of saying thank you for participating. This program will be conducted Monday through Friday

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Clambake Music Festival for the past two years, and are now gearing up for a special free performance to commemorate The Liberty Theatre’s 100th birthday celebration.

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