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Rare find along Oregon beach

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C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

A deep-sea angler fish, called a Pacific football fish (Himantoliphus sagamius) has been found by local beachcombers just south of Cannon Beach.

Living in complete darkness, at 2,000 -3,300 feet, these fish are rarely seen, according to the Seaside Aquarium.

“In fact, only 31 specimens have been recorded around the world,” the Aquarium operators state in a Facebook post.

“While a handful of football fish have been recorded in New Zealand, Japan, Russia, Hawaii, Ecuador, Chile, and California this is the first one reported on the Oregon Coast to our knowledge.”

Little is known about the football fish history but what is known is unusually fascinating, the Aquarium officials write.

“Like other angler fish, the outback fist use light that shines from a phosphorescent

bulb on their forehead to attract prey,” the Facebook post reads. “Food at the depths that these guys peruse can be very sparse, so football fish are not picky eaters. They eat anything that can fit into their mouths.”

Only females actively hunt as the males are more like parasites. Males being 10 times smaller than females, find a female to fuse themselves to, according to the Aquarium.

“They lose their eyes and internal organs, getting all their nutrients from their female partners. In return, they provide females with a steady source of sperm,” the Facebook post states. "How the males find the females in the pitch dark is still unknown.”

A few weeks ago, amateur photographer Michael Sanchez captured a photo of a blue rock thrush on a rocky area at Cannon Beach. Officials said it is likely the first ever seen in the United States.

Mayfly Fest sees sunshine and large crowd

Bay Watershed Association representatives said the 2024 event was the biggest and perhaps most successful Mayfly Festival yet, with an estimated 500+ attendees and nearly 30 activity booths.

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

The sun came out for the Coos Watershed Association’s annual Mayfly Festival, and so did hundreds of community supporters.

“This was our biggest and perhaps most successful Mayfly Festival yet, with an estimated 500+ attendees and nearly 30 activity booths, which is almost

twice the number we've had in the past,” said Alexa Carleton, CoosWa’s Outreach Program Manager.

Carleton said she and her fellow staff members were grateful for the 15 returning booth leaders who set up at Mingus Park, as well as the 10 new ones who joined the festival in 2024.

The new booths at the Mayfly Festival included representatives from North Bay Ele-

mentary, Lighthouse School, Elakha Alliance, Coos Bay and North Bend Public Libraries, U.S. Forest Service featuring Smokey the Bear, Rogue Climate, Creek Kids, Outgrown/ Little Creek Bilingual School, and the South Coast Equity Coalition.

“We were thrilled to welcome Sly & Company as our headliner band this year,” Carleton said.

“We also had amazing and talented kids from Christ Lutheran Church and School who gave an incredible musical performance during our opening ceremony. They took the words to ‘Under the Sea’ and changed them to be about plastic pollution. It was really sweet and well done,” she said.

More than 50 volunteers also came together to make the event a success.

“We are grateful to our community for prioritizing an event that is focused on science education and connections. Our healthy watershed depends on a healthy community to take care of it, and you are all part of this now,” Carleton said. For more information about the Coos Watershed Association, visit www.cooswatershed. org.

Courtesy photo from the Seaside Aquarium

This is the first Pacific football fish reported on the Oregon Coast, according to the Seaside Aquarium. The outback fist use light that shines from a phosphorescent bulb on their forehead to attract prey.

Photos by Bree Laughlin

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ING 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. 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.

¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish conversational program scheduled at Coos Bay Library Coos Bay Public Library will be offering ¡SPANGLISH!: Spanish Conversational Program on every third Saturday at the library

from 10:30am-11:30am.

June session: June 15. Program is for those who wish to practice their Spanish conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to converse in Spanish as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s talk!This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their Spanish conversational skills.

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 development, nutrition, and health screenings

with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required! Our services 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

Good Stuff Sale in Coquille

Coquille Valley Art Center will hold its annual fundraising sale

Known in the past as their Rummage Sale, the name has been changed to better represent the type of sale it will be. Member donations feature all kinds of “good stuff”. There will be plants, books, clothing, tools, household and kitchen items, jewelry, and unexpected treasures at reasonable prices. A special deal is offered on Saturday, 1/2 items after noon. The sale is scheduled, Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Art Center is located at 10142 Hwy 42, just south of Coquille. It is a non-profit organization which offers opportunities and classes in Pottery, Stained Glass, Quilting, and Painting. Brochures are available that will show the days and instructors.

student sponsor ads will run in The World’s main publication on June 30, 2023.

Public meetings for the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board Budget Committee will be held at the Water Board Service Center located at 2305 Ocean Blvd, Coos Bay, Oregon. The meetings will take place on June 6 and June 13, 2024, at noon. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the projected 2024–2025 budget, capital replacement programs, anticipated rate adjustment, and to receive public comment on the proposed budget.

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Community Yoga The Coos Bay Public Library has partnered with yoga instructor, Kelli Bosak, to offer this FREE virtual event for those seeking guided practice. We meet every second Thursday via Zoom. Thursday, May 9 at 6:00pm.

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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 · 6 - 9:30pm 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!

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Southwestern Oregon Community College announces 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 14, 2024, at noon in Prosper Hall on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay.

Southwestern is proud of the 2024 graduates! This year the College is pleased to honor a total of 402 graduates, from 24 states and eight countries.

Degrees being awarded are:

164 Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

96 Associate of Applied Science

48 Associate of General Studies

52 Associate of Science

100 Certificates of Completion (one year)

Southwestern also congratulates 15 local high school students who acquired their associate degrees at the same time they were completing their high school diplomas. Guest attendance at the ceremony is by ticket only. The celebration can be viewed live via the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@SouthwesternOR.

Additional information for graduates and their families can be found on the Graduation webpage located at https://www.socc.edu/graduation.

Robert Deneil

Robert “Bobby” Deneil, 44, of Agness, Oregon passed away on March 17th, 2024.

Born to Robert Sr and Kimberly Deneil on November 21st, 1979, Bobby was raised in Coos Bay, Oregon where he attended Marshfield High School. An outstanding athlete, who excelled in all sports and activities, he was a key player in the success of his 4 stellar Pirate seasons and lettered in football and track before graduating in 1998.

As a youth, Bobby loved to be outdoors on adventures with friends, playing games and riding bikes. That love led to a life as a talented outdoorsman. Bobby took every opportunity to hunt, fish, camp, and white-water raft. He was an accomplished surfer and loved to surprise you with hidden talents such as riding a unicycle, walking great distances on his hands, killing it at karaoke, or busting out some serious moves on the dance floor. In quiet times he was an expert agate finder, beautiful artist, and seeker of knowledge. Although Bobby greatly enjoyed all of these things, and so much more, his most treasured part of his life was his family and friends. Bobby knew that life was meant to be shared with others; filled with laughter, love, and kindness. He never met a stranger and was

Paul Weeks

a positive impact on uncountable lives. His laugh was infectious and his hugs were legendary. He was a compassionate listener. Bobby was an amazing son, brother, partner, uncle, and friend. His gentle spirit whispered to all animals, of which he had many, but none that he loved as much as his faithful sidekick, Leroy Brown. Bobby worked in various facets of the construction field, often with his best friend, Corey Stemmerman, with whom he attended Swift Water Rescue school at Lucas Lodge. There he met the love of his life, Jennifer Northup. They moved to Agness when she became GM of the lodge and soon after Bobby discovered his true calling when he began guiding for Noah’s on the Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon. Bobby flourished in his life on the river and felt privileged to share the experience and wonder of the

April 30, 1940 – May 16, 2024

An urnside memorial service with military honors will be held for Paul Lee Weeks, 84, of North Bend, on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1525 Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay. Paul was born on April 30, 1940 in Bandon, Oregon to Virgil Lee Weeks and Grace Lucile ( Hood ) Weeks. He passed away on May 16, 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon. Paul grew up in Greenacres and later moved into Coos Bay. He graduated from Marshfield High School, class of 1958. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and following basic training he spent the rest of his military service in Incheon, Korea. After his honorable discharge he returned to Coos

Bay and worked at Al Pierce mill until it closed. He then went to work for Youngs Trucking and D and H Logging. After being injured, he changed professions again and worked for 6 years driving passenger bus for Al Porter Transportation, traveling from Coos Bay to Ontario, Oregon. Paul also worked for 20 years for Tompkins and Weeks driving oil tanker trucks. Paul was a longtime member of the Coquille Valley Elks. In 1979 Paul met Judy, a lady that took his eye and would become his wife. In 2010 they sold their mobile home and hit the road for 10 years. They spent 7 winters down in Pahrump, Nevada. After traveling Paul was having some

off-the-grid wilderness experience. When not running and fishing the river, he called Lucas Lodge his home, and was instrumental in helping Jennifer care for the lodge and provide outstanding guests experiences.

Bobby is survived by parents Robert “Bob” Deneil Sr. and Michelle Deneil of Coos Bay, OR. Grandpa Gary Barnes, of Myrtle Point. Partner, Jennifer Northup. Sisters Kendall Rowe and Jennifer Solano. Nieces and nephews, Maximus, Calliope, Anneliese, Samuel, Shyann and Nathaniel (of whom he was so proud and loved dearly), his dogs Leroy, Winston, Augustus, and Azora, and his extended family made up of countless cherished friends.

There to greet him on the other side was his mother Kimberly, grandparents Al and Betty Morey, June Dausel, and Sue Barnes.

heart issues so they returned to Lakeside for 2 years. During that time Paul’s health continued to decline so they left the fifth wheel and in May of 2023 they moved into Evergreen Independent Living in North Bend.

Paul is survived by his wife, Judy; brotherin-law, Mike Lougheed of Medford; several nephews; and his little lap companion, Jasper.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Grace Weeks; brother, Steve Weeks; and sister-in-law, Faye Weeks.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Larry Hess

June 06, 1933 – April 30, 2024

At his request, there will no services for Larry Dean Hess who died April 30, 2024. Larry was born June 6, 1933, in Klamath Falls, OR, to parents Charles (Chuck) J. Hess, Jr. and Mildred A. Hess. Larry was joined by brothers Devere (Budge) and Derelyn (Pete). In December 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor the family moved to Bandon, OR to be closer to his mother’s family in the event his father was drafted. He graduated from Bandon High School in 1951, and worked at Moore Mill & Lumber Co. Larry enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1953, and attended and completed Radio Operator School. He was stationed at Rhine-Mein AFB near Frankfurt, Germany, Wheelus AFB at Tripoli, Libya, and Iraklion, Crete, and attained the rank of Staff Sargent. Larry still remembered morse code the year before he died.After completing Radio Operator School, Larry returned to Bandon and married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Hiley. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary December 2023.Upon discharge from the Air Force, Larry attended and graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science Degree. While attending the U of O, Larry and Pat adopted daughter Linda. Two years later they adopted son Randy. Following graduation

from UO, Larry was hired by First National Bank of Oregon in the Executive Training Program. He worked in Portland at various branches until 1964, when he was recruited by Western Bank. The move allowed Larry and Pat to be closer to family in Coos Bay and Bandon. He was Loan Officer at the Empire Branch until he transferred to Gold Beach as Branch Manager in 1966. While living in Gold Beach Larry was active in numerous committees and organizations: Rotary Club President, serving as President, Treasurer and Director; Curry Council on Alcoholism; School Board District 3-C; City of Gold Beach Budget Committee; Port of Gold Beach Budget Committee; Boy Scouts of America, serving as District Chairman; United Way, served as District Chairman; Heart Association, served as District Treasurer; Coos-Curry-Douglas Economic Development Association, Board Member , Finance Committee; Southern

Duane Everett Wright

December 5, 1934 – May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024

Duane Everett Wright passed away during heart surgery at Coos Bay, Oregon.

Duane was born December 5, 1934 to parents, William and Wilma Wright, joining two brothers. In 1937 the dust bowl caused them to leave Kansas and move to Oregon. They built a house up Gold Creek near Willamina. Shortly after another brother was to join the family.

Duane walked to school at Gold Creek, which was only a oneroom holding all eight grades. After graduating grade school, he attended Willamina High School, where he had the honor of being state champion javelin thrower. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army as the Korean War was going on. He was a Sergeant and worked for a Colonel in classified information. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he married Joyce Lambert of Willamina, Oregon on June 15, 1957. The

Thomas Eugene Hannah October 8, 1940 – January 6, 20244

A combined memorial service for Thomas Eugene Hannah, 83, and his sister, Bertha Marie Bauder, will be held at noon, Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Bay Area

Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark Street in North Bend with Pastors Josh Farmer and Todd Inman, officiating. Thomas was born October 8,1940 in Memphis, Tennessee to Samuel Glen and Mary Margie (Whiten) Hannah. He passed away January 6, 2024 in Medford, Oregon. He is survived by his sister, Bertha Bauder of Lebanon, OR; his sons, Steve Hannah of Medford and Wayne Hannah of North

Oregon East-West Highway Association, Board Member, President; Cedar Bend Golf Assoc., Inc Board Member; and Elks Club. In 1979, Larry transferred to Western Bank Head Office in Coos Bay as Loan Administration Officer, and retired as Senior Vice President, Loan Administrator. 1983 Larry was selected Boss of the Year by the Bay Area Credit Women International.Larry planned to retire but continued working for six months to aid in the transition from Western Bank to Washington Mutual, retiring in 1996. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Mildred, and brothers Devere and Derelyn. He is survived by his wife Pat, son Randy, daughter and husband Linda Petterson and Mark Petterson, granddaughter and husband Danielle Finewoman and Todd Fineman, grandson and wife Adam and Fanny Briggs, granddaughter and partner Katrina Petterson and Tommy Wuethrich, and greatgrandson Ethan Briggs.

next day they drove to Coos Bay, Oregon, where Duane had a job working at Coos Head Plywood. He retired from there after 30 years employment. He was proud to be one of the men to get a pension for Coos Head employees. He then went to work for Oregon State Parks and retired from there. He and Joyce had three children, Mark, Darren and Connie.

Duane was an avid hunter and fisherman. He taught his children how to hunt and fish at an early age.

Duane leaves behind his wife, Joyce; son, Darren of Roseburg, Oregon; daughter, Connie and son-in-law,

Bend; daughter, Mary Hannah of Medford; 5 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren. Private inurnment

Stuart Mitchell of North Bend, Oregon; four grandchildren, Jesse and Shannon Wright of Roseburg, Oregon and Thomas and Jacob Mitchell of North Bend, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; son, Mark and daughter-in-law, Teresa Wright. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 2pm, Friday, May 31 at Ocean View Memory Gardens,1525 Ocean Boulevard NW in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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

In the Matter of the Estate of DENNIS R. EMERSON, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04202 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred.

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

DATED and published this 31st day of May, 2024. Anita F. Emerson Personal Representative 5/31

CW24-2073 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of: GARY LEE FELLOWS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB03747 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kevin Eric Fellows has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the Personal Representative at P.O. Box 600 Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Drew Scott Betts. Dated and first published on May 31st, 2024. /s/ Drew Scott Betts, OSB #205521 Attorney for Personal Representative.

CW24-2071 Legal and Public Notice NOTICE: In the matter of the civil forfeiture of $41,866.55 US Currency. Notice to all potential claimants; READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY! The property described above has been seized for civil forfeiture. If you have an interest in the said property, you must claim that interest or you will automatically lose that interest. To claim an interest, you must file a legal paper called a “claim” with the forfeiture counsel named below. The “claim” must be signed by the claimant under penalty of perjury and mush include: (a)The true name of the claimant; (b)The address at which the claimant will accept future mailings from the court or forfeiture counsel; and (c)A statement that the claimant has an interest in the seized property. The “claim” must be filed with forfeiture counsel within 21 days after the last publication date of this notice. This notice will be published on four successive weeks beginning MAY 31, 2024 and ending JUNE 21, 2024. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. Where to file a claim: Mail to: Coos County Forfeiture Counsel, 250 N. Baxter St., Coquille OR 97423, (541) 396-7550 or hand deliver to the Coos County District Attorney’s Office.

Summary statement of basis for civil forfeiture: On or about the date of April 14, 2024 the properties described above was seized for civil/criminal forfeiture by officers of the Coos Bay Police Department. The property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to the laws of the State of Oregon (ORS Chapter 131A), because it is drugs, equipment, and money that are the proceeds of, or that were used to facilitate a violation of the criminal controlled substance laws of the State of Oregon, specifically the manufacture, possession, and distribution of a controlled substance. Forfeiture means that ownership of the property will be transferred to the government and any person with an interest in the property will be deprived of that interest without compensation. Published: May 31, 2024. In The World Newspaper, Coos County, Oregon.

CW24- 2070 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as the Personal Representative of the Estate of James Patrick Houghton, deceased, Coos County Probate No. 24PB04051. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims, with proper vouchers, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at 188 West B Street, Bldg. N, Springfield, Oregon 97477, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this Estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: May 31, 2024.

Cheryl A. Houghton, Personal Representative.

Alex E. Gavriilidis, Attorney for Personal Representative Leahy Cox, LLP 188 W. B Street, Bldg. N Springfield, Oregon 97477 (541) 746-9621

CW24-2056 STORAGE AUCTION for Bay Park Mini Storage 93645 Shoshone Ln. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Bid online at: www.bid13. com June 15, 2024 @ 2 p.m. #55 Bryan Flint, furniture, tools, bandsaw Published May 31st and June 7th

CW24-2062 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS COOS BAY-NORTH BEND WATER BOARD CATHODIC PROTECTION GROUNDBED INSTALLATION

Sealed bids for the construction of the Cathodic Protection Groundbed Installation at Isthmus Slough and South Slough for the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board (Owner) must be received by 2:00 pm PDT June 26, 2024. A virtual bid opening will be held at the day and time of the bid closing utilizing GoToMeeting™ . Bids received after this time will not be accepted. All interested parties are invited to attend. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Dyer Partnership (541) 269-0732. Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com, QuestCDN Project No. 9133848. Bids will ONLY be received and accepted through QuestCDN. Prospective bidders must be on the QuestCDN planholders list for bids to be accepted and receipt of Addenda. Bidders must prequalify five (5) days prior to the bid opening with the Owner. The project consists of: Furnish, install, test, and instruct Water Board Staff regarding maintenance of the new replacement of the cathodic protection groundbed installations at two locations. South Slough: The work area includes upland and in water work which includes: furnishing and installing fifteen impressed current canister anodes, two silver/ silver chloride reference electrodes, two post mounted test stations, one rectifier and conductor line. This work will be located in proximity to the existing cathodic protection system within the South Slough. Isthmus Slough: The work area includes upland and in water work which includes: furnishing and installing ten impressed current canister anodes, two silver/silver chloride reference electrodes, two post mounted test stations, one rectifier and conductor line. This work will be located in proximity to the existing cathodic protection system within the Isthmus Slough. The purpose of the cathodic protection systems is to protect the existing water mains beneath the South Slough and Isthmus Slough. Work may begin after the Notice to Proceed. All in water work must be completed between October 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025. Contractor shall comply with all regulatory permitting provided in Section C-810. Contractor agrees all work must be substantially complete February 1, 2025 with all in water work as described by the permits completed by February 1, 2025.

Bids not fully completed in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders will not be considered. A Bid Security executed in favor of the Owner in the amount of not less than 10% of the total amount of the Bid is required. Per ORS 279C.385 (2), Bid Security is to be forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should the Bidder neglect or refuse to enter into a Contract and provide suitable insurance certificates, bonds, and other required documents for the faithful performance of the work in the event the Bidder is awarded the Contract. All bidders must be equal opportunity employers, provide proof of an employee drug testing program, be registered with the Construction Contractors Board and comply with all state and federal laws. A Pre-Bid conference will not be held.

Each Bidder must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form, Evidence of Authority to Sign Bid, and Evidence to do Business in the State within two working hours of the time for receipt of the Bid.

Contractors and all subcontractors shall pay at least the state prevailing rate of wage as determined

under ORS 279C.815. ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 will be administered and enforced in accordance with state law and regulations. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains: 1) a statement that Bidder will comply with the provisions of 40 USC 276a and ORS 279C.840 and 2) a statement as to whether the Bidder is a resident Bidder as defined in ORS 279A.120. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive all informalities, and to accept such Bids that in the opinion of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner.

AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at Hauser Dunes Storage Facility at 68512 Hwy 101 in North Bend, OR 97459, will be auctioned off on Friday June 21, 2024 at 11:30 am.

Terms: Cash Only

TENANT: UNIT: Jolene Goulart #10 Jolene Goulart P Phillip James L Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager 342 Anderson Avenue Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-269-7210 5/31, 06/07. CW24-2064 Notice of Budget Committee Meeting June 6, 2024 \~ The Southern Coos Health District Budget Committee will meet Thursday, June 6, at 4:30 pm at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, 900 11th Street SE, Bandon, Oregon, to receive the proposed budget, hear the budget message, and take questions and comments from the public.\~ This meeting will be open to the public and available to view via the Southern Coos Hospital YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube. com/@southern cooshospitalhealth7797. \~ Questions may be directed to the District Administration office at 541-329-1031.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Matter of Establishing Fees for Services and Revising Existing Fees Notice is hereby given that the Coos County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on June 4, 2024 at 1:30 pm at The Owen Building located at 201 N. Adams St, Coquille, OR 97423, Coquille, Oregon to consider revising existing fees for county services. Fees that will be considered include but are not limited to Coos County Assessor’s Office, Community Development, Environmental Health, Public Works and Solid Waste. 05/31

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING A public meeting in accordance with Oregon Executive Order 20-16 of the Budget Committee of the Gardiner Sanitary District, Douglas County, Oregon to review the approved budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will be held on June 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM. In conjunction with Board of Directors Meeting the purpose to review and approve the proposed budget for the coming year. PROPOSED BUDGET

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 172991 APN: 0004162700 Reference is made to that certain deed made by James L. Inman and Arlene D. Inman, as tenants by the entirety as Grantor to Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., as Trustee, in favor of Bank of America, N.A., a National Banking Association as Beneficiary, dated 11/12/2008, recorded 11/20/2008, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2008-11693 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: See attached Exhibit A EXHIBIT “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE STATE OF OR, COUNTY OF Coos, CITY OF Coos Bay, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 4, FRUITVALE, COOS COUNTY, OREGON.

EXCEPT: ALL THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED TO ROBERT F. YARRINGTON ET UX BY DOCUMENT RECORDED JUNE 14,1957 IN BOOK 258, PAGE 597 RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. ALSO EXCEPT: ALL THAT PROPERTY

DESCRIBED IN DEED TO EDMOND LAFORTUNE, IN DOCUMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 12,1953 IN BOOK 230, PAGE 103 RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. ALSO EXCEPT: ALL THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED TO EDWARD P. MCKEAN-SMITH, ET UX, IN DOCUMENT RECORDED APRIL 24,1960 IN BOOK 278, PAGE 405 RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. ALSO EXCEPT: ALL THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED TO TULLY L. ALLEN, ET AL, IN DOCUMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 5,1960 IN BOOK 281, PAGE 270 RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. ALSO EXCEPT: ALL THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN DEED TO V J. WILLIS, ET UX IN DOCUMENT RECORDED MAY 18,1961 IN BOOK 285, PAGE 244 RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 63668 Isthmus Heights Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 The current beneficiary is PHH Mortgage Corporation pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 04/24/2024 as Inst No. 2024-02429 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the

default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of: $211,936.98; 2. Interest through 05/02/2024 in the amount of: $139,570.58 3. MIP/PMI Advances in the amount of: $28,288.71 4. Servicing Fees in the amount of: $5,550.00 5. Corporate Advances in the Amount of: $7,921.30 6. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 7.01% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. The principal sum of $211,936.98 together with the interest thereon at the rate 7.01% per annum until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 09/10/2024 at the hour of 11:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statutes, at the front entrance of the Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter St, Coquille 97423 County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee).

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), There is a default by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, or by their successor-in-interest, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the default for which foreclosure is made is due to the nonpayment of property taxes

and/or insurance and other charges in the amount of $7,811.73 and subsequent tax payments and charges thereafter. together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by Prime Recon LLC. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while there is a default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTIAL TENANTS The property in which you are living is in foreclosure. A foreclosure sale is scheduled for 09/10/2024 (date). The date of this sale may be postponed. Unless the lender that is foreclosing on this property is paid before the sale date, the

foreclosure will go through and someone new will own this property. After the sale, the new owner is required to provide you with contact information and notice that the sale took place. The following information applies to you only if you are a bona fide tenant occupying and renting this property as a residential dwelling under a legitimate rental agreement. The information does not apply to you if you own this property or if you are not a bona fide residential tenant. If the foreclosure sale goes through, the new owner will have the right to require you to move out. Before the new owner can require you to move, the new owner must provide you with written notice that specifies the date by which you must move out. If you do not leave before the move-out date, the new owner can have the sheriff remove you from the property after a court hearing. You will receive notice of the court hearing. PROTECTION FROM EVICTION IF YOU ARE A BONA FIDE TENANT OCCUPYING AND RENTING THIS PROPERTY AS A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE LIVING IN THIS PROPERTY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE FOR: • 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A FIXED TERM LEASE; OR • AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU ARE GIVEN A WRITTEN TERMINATION NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE A MONTH-TO-MONTH OR WEEK-TO-WEEK RENTAL AGREEMENT. If the new owner wants to move in and use this property as a primary residence, the new owner can give you written notice and require you to move out after 30 days, even though you have a fixed term lease with more than 30 days left. You must be provided with at least 30 days’ written notice after the foreclosure sale before you can be required to move. A bona fide tenant is a residential tenant who is not the borrower (property owner) or a child, spouse or parent of the borrower, and whose rental agreement: • Is the result of an arm’slength transaction; • Requires the payment of rent that is not substantially less than fair market rent for the property, unless the rent is reduced or subsidized due to a federal, state or local subsidy; and • Was entered into prior to the date of the foreclosure sale. ABOUT YOUR TENANCY BETWEEN NOW AND THE FORECLOSURE SALE: RENT YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PAY RENT TO YOUR LANDLORD UNTIL THE PROPERTY IS SOLD OR UNTIL A COURT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. IF YOU DO NOT PAY RENT, YOU CAN BE EVICTED. BE SURE TO KEEP PROOF OF ANY PAYMENTS YOU MAKE. SECURITY DEPOSIT You

may apply your security deposit and any rent you paid in advance against the current rent you owe your landlord as provided in ORS 90.367. To do this, you must notify your landlord in writing that you want to subtract the amount of your security deposit or prepaid rent from your rent payment. You may do this only for the rent you owe your current landlord. If you do this, you must do so before the foreclosure sale. The business or individual who buys this property at the foreclosure sale is not responsible to you for any deposit or prepaid rent you paid to your landlord.

ABOUT YOUR TENANCY AFTER THE FORECLOSURE SALE The new owner that buys this property at the foreclosure sale may be willing to allow you to stay as a tenant instead of requiring you to move out after 30 or 60 days. After the sale, you should receive a written notice informing you that the sale took place and giving you the new owner’s name and contact information. You should contact the new owner if you would like to stay. If the new owner accepts rent from you, signs a new residential rental agreement with you or does not notify you in writing within 30 days after the date of the foreclosure sale that you must move out, the new owner becomes your new landlord and must maintain the property. Otherwise: • You do not owe rent; • The new owner is not your landlord and is not responsible for maintaining the property on your behalf; and • You must move out by the date the new owner specifies in a notice to you. The new owner may offer to pay your moving expenses and any other costs or amounts you and the new owner agree on in exchange for your agreement to leave the premises in less than 30 or 60 days. You should speak with a lawyer to fully understand your rights before making any decisions regarding your tenancy. IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO TRY TO FORCE YOU TO LEAVE YOUR DWELLING UNIT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING YOU WRITTEN NOTICE AND GOING TO COURT TO EVICT YOU. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. If you believe you need legal assistance, contact the Oregon State Bar and ask for the lawyer referral service. Contact information for the Oregon State Bar is included with this notice. If you do not have enough money to pay a lawyer and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to receive legal assistance for free. Information about whom to contact for free legal assistance is included with this notice. OREGON STATE BAR, 16037 S.W. Upper Boones Ferry Road, Tigard Oregon 97224, Phone (503) 620-0222, Toll-free 1-800-452-8260

Website: http://www. oregonlawhelp.org NOTICE TO VETERANS If the recipient of this notice is a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a service officer appointed for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves the area where you live may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act requires that we state the following: this is an attempt to collect, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt. This letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. The Successor Trustee, Prime Recon LLC, has authorized the undersigned attorney to execute the document on the Successor Trustee’s behalf as allowed under ORS 86.713(8). Dated: 5/10/2024 Prime Recon LLC By: Jason L. Cotton, Attorney Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 Phone number for the Trustee: (888) 725-4142 A-4817031 05/24/2024, 05/31/2024, 06/07/2024, 06/14/2024

CW24-2065 CITY OF COOS BAY NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice of election November 5, 2024, for positions of Mayor & four (4) Councilors. Citizens can file their declaration of candidacy at City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, in the City Managers office from June 5, 2024 - August 27, 2024.\~ Candidates filing by petition are to file before 5:00pm on August 20, 2024.\~ Citizens must be a registered voter and have resided within the city limits for one (1) year preceding election date.\~ Questions can be addressed to Christine Sylvester, City Recorder, at 541-269-1181 x3103.

AUCTION NOTICE The following storage units located at Circle H Storage Facility at 1190 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off on Friday June 21, 2024 at 10:00 am. Terms: Cash Only

TENANT: UNIT: Kimberly Roth

CW24-2013 TS No.

OR08000062-22-2

APN 27 S 13 W 36 DA 11100 | 3242700 TO No 240039394-OR-MSI

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, AMANDA CAIN AND DANIEL CAIN, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC (“MERS”), as designated nominee for FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION,

Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, dated as of January 7, 2021 and recorded on January 8, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-00243 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC and recorded January 12, 2022 as Instrument Number 2022-00383 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit:

APN: 27 S 13 W 36 DA 11100 | 3242700 THE WEST 17 FEET OF LOT 5 AND ALL OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 1, ACADEMY ADDITION TO COQUILLE CITY SUPPLEMENTAL PLAT, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 742 E 12TH ST, COQUILLE, OR 97423

Both the Beneficiary, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the

Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Monthly Payment(s): Total Monthly Payment(s) from 09/01/2023 to 04/01/2024 at $15,186.96 Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $242.28 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $340,365.01 together with interest thereon at the rate of 2.99000% per annum from August 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on August 26, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes

has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. 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. 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” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 4/11/2024 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112

Successor Trustee

Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation

Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o

TRUSTEE CORPS 17100

Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300

NPP0459470 To: WORLD (COOS) 05/17/2024, 05/24/2024, 05/31/2024, 06/07/2024

CW24-2039 Public sale Minnesota Storage Lockers, LLC 1147 Minnesota Ave, Coos Bay Or,97420 will sell at auction for cash only at 10:00am on Saturday June 8th AT 1147 MINNESOTA AVE,COOS BAY,OR 97420, THE POSSESSIONS OF: DANIEL RODRIGUESSTORAGE LOCKER #7. SALE IS SUBJECT TO TENANT REDEMPTION.

CW24-2068 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of DUANE L. SMITH, Deceased. Case No. 24PB04009 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed as copersonal representatives of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned copersonal representatives at the office of Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within

four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the co-personal representatives, or the attorney for the co-personal representatives. DATED and published this 31 day of May, 2024. Daniel D. Smith

Co-Personal Representative 38791 Sawyer Street Sandy, Oregon 97055

Catherine Seminary Co-Personal Representative 1715 Titan Drive NW Salem, Oregon 97304

South Coast Equity Coalition presents the 4th Annual Juneteenth Event

The South Coast Equity Coalition in partnership with the Juneteenth Celebration Committee is hosting Coos and Curry County’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 18th-June 21st, 2024. This year’s event has expanded to include multiple locations on the Southern Oregon Coast including Coos Bay, Bandon, and Brookings. Our annual theme is Family Reunion. We chose this theme because, for Black communities, family reunions have centered around resilience through storytelling, visibility, joy, and food.

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas finally learned that they had been freed from bondage. President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years earlier, but Texas slaveholders hid that fact from the people they kept in chains. Since then, generations of Black Americans have celebrated the anniversa-

ry of that liberation as “Juneteenth.”

The South Coast Equity Coalition is honored and delighted to bring this FREE celebration to Coos and Curry County for three days of fun, education, entertainment, and activities for all!

Experience West African drumming provided by Gansango African Music and Dance Company. Teaching artists will engage participants in learning basic West African rhythms with hands-on use of drums, bells, shakers and clapping. These fun and interactive workshops will entertain and educate for all ages. Come one, come all - no prior music or drum experience required!

Juneteenth Celebration Itinerary: COOS BAY

Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, at 2pm “Juneteenth: Honoring the Black Freedom Struggle” by Taylor Stewart from Oregon Remembrance Project

Hosted in the Umpqua Hall @ Southwestern Oregon Community College Campus 1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420

Wednesday, June 19th, 2024, from 5pm-7:30pm African Drumming with Gansango Music and Dance Company during the first hour & Our Annual Family Reunion reception to follow with an essay Honoring

Mr. Alonzo Tucker by Aya Koffi-Plebou along with a song by Zaria Hamilton and a History of Family Reunions

Talk with FREE Food @ Black Market Gourmet at 495 Central Ave, Coos Bay, 97420

Friday, June 21st 2024 from 7pm-9:30pm FREE Screening of The Black Panther @ The Egyptian Theater 229

South Broadway, Coos Bay OR 97420

BANDON

Thursday June 20th, 2024, 11am-2pm African Drumming with Gansango Music and Dance Company & Poetry by William Ferrer @ the The Sprague Theater, light refreshments provided 1202 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411

BROOKINGS Tuesday June 18th

2024, 6pm-8:30pm FREE screening of The Black Panther @ Redwood Theater 621 Chetco Ave, Brookings, OR 97415

Thursday June 20th, 2024, 4pm-6pm African Drumming with Gansango Music and Dance Company & “Black Oregon Pioneers” A presentation by Carolyn Acker at Chetco Public Library 405 Alder St, Brookings, OR 97415

This event is graciously being sponsored by; Advanced Health, Black Market Gourmet, Chetco Community Public Li-

brary, City of Coos Bay, Coos Bay Public Library, Coos Head Food Co-op, Coos History Museum, Human Rights Advocates of Coos County, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Remembrance Project, Southwestern Oregon Community College. The South Coast Equity Coalition is a Regional Health Equity Coalition (RHEC). We are an autonomous, community-driven, and cross-sector group. We work by building on the inherent strengths of local communities to meaningfully involve them in identifying sustainable, long- term, policy, system and environmental solutions to increase health equity for communities of color, and those living at the intersection of race/ethnicity and other marginalized identities. For more information about the Juneteenth Celebration and the South Coast Equity Coalition, visit southcoastequity.org

Farms, food, and fiber: Merkley and Wyden announce big investments for Oregon agriculture

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food assistance, and rural business priorities—along with nearly $12.7 million in funding for 14 Oregon community-initiated projects— have passed through the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) minibus funding package. This six-bill package cleared both chambers of Congress last week and was quickly signed into law by President Biden.

Successfully pushing back against the most extreme funding cuts and policy provisions proposed by House Republicans, Merkley and Wyden secured investments in the FY24 Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill included in the package.

The agriculture funding bill also supports programs and projects that benefit farms, families, and rural communities throughout the state.

“Agriculture is a huge part of Oregon’s economy, and it’s essential to ensure our world-class agriculture sector and rural communities have the support needed to grow and thrive,” said Merkley, who previously served as the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee that writes the agriculture bill. “The agriculture portion of the funding package includes significant investments for family farms, rural housing, food assistance, habitat restoration, and wildfire smoke recovery. It also prioritizes making Oregon’s agriculture more

resilient to the impacts of climate chaos to protect the livelihoods of our farmers, ranchers, and producers. These huge investments will surely benefit Oregon’s farms and families for years to come.”

“The global appetite is huge for crops grown in our state, and these comprehensive federal investments in Oregon agriculture and rural communities will help farmers, ranchers and food producers,” Wyden said. “I’m pleased the teamwork with Oregonians who shared their priorities with me and Senator Merkley in town halls and my roundtables around the state to highlight our state’s bounty has produced these wins for improved irrigation as well as robust health care, housing, broadband and more for rural communities across the state.”

Merkley is the only Oregon member of Congress from either chamber since Senator Mark Hatfield to serve on the Appropriations Committee, which wrote the bill and is one of the most powerful committees on Capitol Hill. He joined the committee in 2013 so that Oregon would have a strong voice in decisions about the investments our nation should be making.

The 14 community-initiated projects championed by Merkley and Wyden that passed in the agriculture portion of the FY24 minibus funding package—with the support of members of Oregon’s congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives—are as follows:

• $3 million for the Ar-

nold Irrigation District in Deschutes County to help complete the third phase and begin the final phase of its resiliency and modernization project, which will convert 11.9 miles of open-ditch irrigation canal into a buried, closed pipe system. As persistent drought continues to impact the Deschutes Basin, these irrigation modernization efforts will better serve farmers and ranchers and strengthen habitat for wildlife, making the region more resilient to climate chaos.

• $2 million for the North Unit Irrigation District in Jefferson County to begin its irrigation modernization project, which will transition 27.5 miles of open-ditch irrigation canals into buried pressurized piping as well as upgrade 153 turnouts. This infrastructure modernization project will lead to significant water savings that benefit farmers, ranchers, and wildlife.

• $1.875 million for the City of Stayton to make critical stormwater infrastructure improvements, which will unlock access to approximately 80 acres of developable industrial land and spur economic development in the community. Secured with support from Rep. Chavez DeRemer.

• $1 million for Tillamook County’s Three Rivers Fiber Broadband Phase 2 project. The funding will be used to build over 7 miles of fiber optic broadband infrastructure and enable services to 322 homes and a fish hatchery in rural southern Tillamook County. Secured with support from Rep.

Bonamici.

• $1 million for Benton County to build the Monroe Rural Health Center, which will provide greater access to quality healthcare for rural community members. The new Health Center will provide acute primary care, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and health screenings to vulnerable residents by addressing financial, geographic, language, and cultural barriers to care. Secured with support from Rep. Hoyle.

• $1 million for Lane County’s Emergency Communications Resiliency and Interoperability Project. Funding will go toward a key portion of the project to replace aging radio communication infrastructure at Bear Mountain. Radios for fire districts are critical to radio continuity for first responders during both routine and catastrophic situations, as well as keeping communication networks (cell and internet) functional for the public. Secured with support from Rep. Hoyle.

• $500,000 to the City of Carlton to help replace and upgrade a portion of an over 100-year-old sewer mainline in the City’s downtown, which is currently made of very porous clay and concrete. The funding will help modernize the City’s wastewater infrastructure to better serve this rural community. Secured with support from Rep. Salinas.

• $500,000 to the City of Dayton to help construct the Dayton Civic Center, which will include a new City Hall, library

expansion, and community meeting space. It will also serve as a dedicated location for emergency preparedness and response activities. Secured with support from Rep. Salinas.

• $500,000 to the City of Oakridge help cover significant repair and construction costs needed for its Willamette Activity Center Renovation Project. This effort will bring the now-closed multi-purpose community facility back online to serve as a hub once again for critical community services and activities including hosting the Lane County Food Bank, the Oakridge Warming Center, a local church food distribution center, a community theater group and city council chambers. Secured with support from Rep. Hoyle.

• $500,000 to help Glide Revitalization renovate a community space to be utilized for childcare, social services, office space and as a library. The Center will serve the Glide community as well as the entire Glide School District and to community members of the greater Douglas County region that work in the Glide area and need access to childcare where they work. Secured with support from Rep. Hoyle.

• $361,075 to the Port of Newport to make repairs to the dock and pilings at the Newport International Terminal. Repairs will address deteriorated pilings, and piling caps, and concrete repairs above and below the splash zone. These improvements will result in future opportunities

to spur economic development through the creation of new jobs and revenue for the City of Newport. Secured with support from Rep. Hoyle.

• $250,000 for the Condon Arts Council to restore the historic Liberty Theatre in downtown Condon. The rehabilitated theatre will serve as a regional hub for performing arts events and community arts programs for Oregonians living in Gilliam County and beyond.

• $113,000 for the Grant County CyberMill Expansion project in John Day to support more equitable internet access for rural Oregonians. The federal funding will be used for distance learning, telemedicine, and broadband equipment and technology.

• $76,000 for the South Lane Mental Health Center to help modernize their existing facilities, including a new roof, a new computer server, and security upgrades. These upgrades will benefit patients and staff by providing a safer, cleaner environment. districts that need to improve water efficiency and conservation or otherwise improve fish and wildlife habitat. This program is providing critical funding for the funding bills follow suit later this month without steep cuts to programs and projects Oregon families rely on. Passing these bills is necessary to avoid a partial government shutdown that would be harmful to communities across the state and nation.

Paul Lee Weeks, 84, of North Bend, passed away on May 16, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Kari Gordon, 78, of North Bend, passed away on May 15, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Becky Music, 64, of North Bend, passed away on May 7, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Virginia Joan Garland, 81, of North Bend, passed away on May 13, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Wilbur Wayne Wells Jr., 71, of Coos Bay died May 17, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Archie E. Wilkie, 90, of Coos Bay, passed away May 22, 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

Vickie E. Gale, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away May 22, 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

Alma “Penny” Bossom, 93, of McMinnville, (formerly of North Bend), passed away May 18, 2024 at McMinnville. 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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By Mary SchaMehorn

"Catholics to Build Church" was the headline of the Sept. 30, 1937, Western World ... a year after the Bandon Fire killed 11 people and destroyed 500 structures, including Holy Trinity Catholic Church (first picture) erected in 1883.

"Work will start within the next two weeks on the erection of a bungalow type building for the local Catholic mission, according to announcement made by local members of the church. Estimates are now being received, with the building to cost approximately $3,000. It is planned to locate on the Catholic property but the building site may be changed to face an improved street.

"An offer from an eastern church member to make a substantial donation toward the building, providing it is started within a year from the time of the fire, is said to have prompted immediate action to start the project."

The second photo shows what remained of the FSP sawmill, which burned in 1957. An article in the Dec. 12, 1957, Western World tells the story of the rebuilding of the mill.

"Work has begun on construction of the FSP sawmill in northern Curry County with plans to spend about $300,000 to make it one of the most modern mills on the west coast.

"The former Langlois mill, which burned down this fall, will be rebuilt on property adjacent to the Port Orford Plywood mill on Cape Blanco road, about five miles north of Port Orford.

"Charles Storm, a partner in the business with J.H. 'Friday' Phillips, also of Langlois, said work on the site has begun and construction of the mill will start immediately .

"The Langlois mill employed 50 men, and Storm said the new mill will employ about the same, mostly the former employees, many who have been out of work since the fire.

"The new mill will obtain most of its logs from the Port Orford Plywood corporation and use its mill pond. The FSP company intends to eventually move its planing mill, which was saved from the fire, to the new location, according to Storm. Some of the company's loss was covered by insurance, he said."

Dow Beckham's book "Bandon By the Sea"

talks about the several area mills owned by Ken Rogge, and the book points out that Rogge, who came to Coos County in 1952, "bought the FSP sawmill on Cape Blanco Road from A. William Sweet. Rogge ran it for 10 years. He expanded further by closing the Cape Blanco mill and moved part of the machinery to Wallowa, where he built a larger stud mill."

A headline in the Dec. 28, 1916, Western World read: "Charm (third photo) was Damaged."

"The river boat Charm, while en route to Coquille early Wednesday morning of last week, collided with a log about two miles above Bandon and had to be beached. It was dark at the time and the boat was running at high speed. The collision ripped the bow open and caused it to take water rapidly. The Telegraph picked up the passengers. While repairs are being made, the Relief has been taking the Charm's place."

The latest fatal crash on Highway 101 between Bandon and Coos Bay (at around milepost 150) occurred Monday, May 13, at 4:35 p.m., and involved three vehicles, including two from Bandon.

A northbound vehicle operated by a Gold Beach resident, Tracy Martin Goforth, 63, crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons and struck a Toyota Prius, operated by Ronald William Lyons, 76, of Bandon, head-on. The Nissan came to rest in the northbound lane while the Prius spun in the southbound lane and struck a Toyota Venza, operated by Dennis Joseph Dugan, 70, Bandon, nearly head-on. Goforth was declared dead at the hospital. Lyons and his passenger Delia Lyons, 73, and Dugan and his wife, Mary Therese Dugan, 69, were all transported due to injuries suffered in the crash, according to the Oregon State Police report.

OSP was assisted by Green Acres Fire, Bandon Fire and ODOT.

Bandon's sports teams have been extremely successful in state competition in recent weeks, with the Bandon golf team winning the state 1A,2A,3A championship by 23 strokes, and the Bandon girls track team burying the competition at last weekend's state Class 2A track and field championships in Eugene. Marley Petrey led the

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way, winning three of her four events (100, long jump, 300-meter hurdles) and placing second in the triple jump. Coach Brent Hutton said eight of the nine girls representing Bandon placed in at least one event. A complete story can be found in The World newspaper. The other South Coast team to do well in track was the Coquille girls who won the Class 3A state track crown.

It was also reported that Katelyn Senn has signed with Eastern Oregon College to play basketball. Senn's father Daniel Senn is an assistant coach on the girls' team. She was named Valley Conference Player of the Year and a member of the first team all-conference.

Golf team members are Peyton Simonds, Sean Ells, Carter Brown, Zack Robertson, Logan France and Sevren Quinn. They are coached by Bandon Dunes Director of Golf Scott Millhouser and his assistant, Braden Fugate.

In other sports news, Tiger pitching sensation Colton Siewell has signed a letter of intent to continue his baseball career this fall at Feather River Community College in Quincy, Calif. He is the son of Fire Chief Nick Siewell and Sheena Lakey Siewell. Colton was named second team all-conference.

If I can find the information, I will have more next week about the baseball and softball teams.

In news of other BHS students succeeding, nine students in the BHS Industrial Arts class competed in a welding competition at SWOCC recently. Placing first were Theo Hernandez and Parker Lang; second, Stealth Franklin; third, Lillianna Gonzales, Kallie Hiebing, Brannan Jones and Bryan Weborg; and fourth, Jaiden Neimoyer and Owen Donovan.

I've learned that Bandon native Larry Dean Hess died April 30 in Coos Bay at the age of 90. He is a 1951 graduate of Bandon High School and was married to the former Patsy Hiley.

I attended the MarLo Dance production of "Cinderella" Saturday night, and was amazed at the talent of the dancers of all ages, the choreography, the colorful costumes and the backdrops. I never miss a MarLo production, and I can truly say this was up there with the best. The sold-out house of family and friends let them know how much we appreciated

the effort that it takes to put on a show like this. I always marvel at how lucky a town our size is to have such a beautiful theater, which was built over 20 years ago by the Bandon Lions club, without tax money, and donated to the city.

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I just happened to see a link to last Monday night's school board meeting, where I learned that six people had applied for the two vacancies on the school board, created by the death of Anthony Zunino and the resignation of Greg Looney.

was postponed until the June meeting until one candidate could secure at least three votes.

Speaking of the Lions, the Bandon club hosted the regional convention of District 36 Friday and Saturday, bringing many guests to the community. I was invited by Patti and Bryan Longland to present a slide show and talk about the history of the local club, which was chartered in 1951. The last of the original club members, Myron Spady, died in August of 2021 at the age of 97. The Lions soon took over the operation and maintenance of the Barn, which was built after the war as a barn to house the horses that patrolled the beaches. It was an interesting program and was well received. I shared many photos from my collection of 33,000 negatives, which I saved from being hauled out to the dump over 40 years

Applying for the two seats were Jon Sullivan, Sue Dodrill, Briana Hutchens, Chris Steimonts, Mitch Vincent and Archie Garrett. Sullivan, Hutchens and Vincent were in attendance, but all of the candidates had written application letters.

Briana Hutchens, president of the Bandon Booster Club since 2016, was appointed to fill the first vacancy. But when it came time to appoint the second board member, the school board members (Stan Avery, Martha Lane, A.J. Kimball and chair David Hisel) could not agree. And since the fifth board member, Angela Cardas, was not in attendance, the decision on the second board member

I learned that the name of the new 130-space RV park to be sited on the old Rogge Mill property adjacent to Bullards Bridge will be Rogge Mill RV Resort. The Oregon Department of DEQ approved the septic site evaluation in October, and the county planning commission approved the land use application in April. Bandon attorney Robin Miller represented the owner, Lee Tony Coombes of Tehachapi, Calif.

Don't forget that primary election day is Tuesday, May 21, and while Oregon law allows ballots to be mailed on election day, people are urged to take their ballots to the library drop box in city park.

Coming Events: Tuesday, May 21, Meet and Greet at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, the history of the Good Earth Community Garden; seating opens at 11:30; program starts at noon. Take home some free seeds and veggie starts.

Friday, May 24, is the first Bandon Alive After Five Wine Walk, sponsored by the Greater Bandon Association, from 5 to 7. Glasses are available in the glass picnic shelter on the port dock.

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Coquille River Days (formerly Gay 90s) parade, Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. Contact City of Coquille for parade application. There will be special awards for Best of Show, Best River Days theme, and Best 1890s Americana theme.

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

Rewilding Project underway in Mingus Park

The city applied for and received a grant from the Judith A. Mogan Foundation for a “Rewilding Project” in the southern section Mingus Park.

The project is comprised of several components. The first project component proposes to relocate the kiddie playground area near the older kids’ playground around the corner making it more centrally located for park patrons.

The playground equipment will be upgraded as well. Once the kiddie playground is relocated the area will be regraded and have drainage installed to alleviate the historic flooding this area has experienced.

The project will also include native and natural plantings (rewilding) and installing new walking paths and educational signage. The City is partnering with the Coos Watershed Association on the native plantings and educational signage.

Local band Sly & Company performed 'Music that makes you wanna get up and shake your groove thang!' during Coos Bay Watershed Association's Mayfly Festival on Saturday, May 18.

Another component of this project will include the repurposing of the picnic pavilion into a storage area for city parks.

The picnic pavilion is past its useful life and is no longer being utilized for its original intent. All of this work will be managed by the City’s Operations and Water Quality Divisions and commence in June. This area will be closed to the public during this time. Please take caution when in the area and watch for equipment and workers. The project is expected to take place over the next several weeks.

The City wants to thank the Judith A. Mogan Foundation for this incredible grant and opportunity to improve one of the city’s most popular park. If you have any questions, or want more information, please contact the Public Works office at (541)-269-8918.

Photos by Bree Laughlin

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A WORD PLEASE:

By June Casagrande

This week I learned that pretty much everyone who’s ever opined about the word “peruse” was wrong, kind of. And the people who corrected the people who opined wrongly were also wrong, kind of. And that I, myself, never quite understood the real deal with “peruse,” even though I thought I had it all figured out.

Here’s the most common way I see “peruse” used these days: “Peruse the charming boutiques." “Peruse the delicious menu options.” “Peruse the aisles.” In other words, I see “peruse” used to mean “browse.”

Ten or 20 years ago, the only “peruses” I ever noticed referred to reading, not looking at merchandise. From here, the controversy heats up because there are different ways to read something. You can read something closely and carefully, you can skim it casually, or you can read it while paying just the normal amount of attention. And in the early 1900s, people started saying that only one of those is correct.

“Peruse should not be used when the simple ‘read’ is meant,” argued author Frank Vizetelly in the 1906 “A DeskBook of Errors in English,” which is cited in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage. “Peruse,” Vizetelly argued, means “to read with care and attention … to examine with critical care and in detail.”

The idea caught on, and within a few decades this rule was standard in prescriptivist handbooks of English like Eric Partridge’s influential 1942 guide “Usage and Abusage.” “Peruse is not synonymous with ‘to read,’ for it means to read thoroughly, read carefully from beginning to end,” Partridge wrote. “One peruses a contract, one reads an (ordinary) advertisement.”

The idea stuck, and to this day anyone who uses “peruse” to mean “skim” or “read” can draw sneers from adherents of this long-held belief.

Strangely, though, it seems Vizetelly based this rule on nothing but his own beliefs. “While we cannot be sure, it appears that this notion of the correct use of ‘peruse’ was Vizetelly’s own invention,” Merriam’s explains. “It was certainly born in disregard of dictionary

definitions of the word and in apparent ignorance of the literary traditions on which those dictionary definitions were based.”

What “literary traditions” might those be? Plenty. Notably, lots and lots of passages from Shakespeare, who used “peruse” to mean “read” all the time. A few examples cited in Merriam’s: “I have perused the note” (Taming of the Shrew). “Peruse this writing here, and thou shalt know the treason that my haste forbids me to show” (Richard II). “Both they and we, perusing o’er these notes, may know wherefore we took the sacrament” (King John). William Wordsworth, Jane Austen, Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Swift also used “peruse” in the more liberal sense, according to Merriam’s.

So when Vizetelly laid down his rule, he was saying, “Do as I say, not as revered writers have done for centuries.” And people listened.

How, then, should modern English speakers use “peruse”? Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary (not the same as the usage guide cited above) lists the stricter definition first: “to examine or consider with attention and in detail, study.” But its secondary definition “to look over or through in a casual or cursory manner” can mean to skim a written passage. It can even mean to look at things other than text, like items on shelves in a boutique. So even the loosest usage of “peruse” is acceptable. The dictionary’s final definition, “to read,” allows for careful or hasty reading. Both are fine.

“Yes; one of our definitions for ‘peruse’ is ‘to skim,’” the dictionary explains in a usage note. “However, you should be aware that another of our definitions for this word is ‘to read something in detail.’ Some usage guides feel that the ‘read carefully’ sense is correct and that the ‘skim’ sense is not. Both have been in widespread use for some four hundred years.”

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

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Offshore wind energy community meetings approaching

By Bree laugHlIn

The World

Oregon’s Department of Land Conservation and Development is holding a series of community meetings regarding proposed Offshore Wind Leases near the Southern Oregon Coast.

The proposed leases (through the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) would authorize companies to study two areas off Oregon’s coast for potential offshore wind energy development projects.

The proposed lease sale in Oregon includes two areas totaling 194,995 acres — one in the Coos Bay Wind Energy Area and the other in the Brookings Wind Energy Area.

The BOEM reports that these areas have the potential to power more than one million homes with clean renewable energy.

Several local groups and agencies have expressed concerns with the projects, including the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and commercial fishing groups.

During the community meetings, staff will provide information about the proposed activities that are being reviewed

The Amazing Abernathy Boys

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

Hard as it is to believe in this age of helicopter parents hovering protectively over their child’s every waking moment, there once was a time when youngsters enjoyed far more personal freedom than they experience today. Yet the story you’re about to read was extraordinary, even for that era of parental permissiveness.

You’ve heard of “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” They had nothing on the transcontinental treks two brothers made without any adult supervision — and before they were old enough to shave, to boot.

It all started with their colorful father. John “Catch-’Em-Alive-Jack” Abernathy was a real-life cowboy. At age 11, he was among the hired hands who moved a large herd on a 500-mile cattle drive from Texas to Kansas. He helped his struggling family make ends meet by trapping wild wolves and selling them to zoos, circuses and traveling Wild West shows.

Along the way, he became acquainted with a young rancher from New York named Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy invited Abernathy on a hunting trip, and they became good friends.

Fast-forward to 1906. Abernathy, now 28, gave up wolf hunting when his buddy, now President Roosevelt, appointed him U.S. marshal in Oklahoma Territory. So he packed up his young family and headed out.

Abernathy’s wife, Jesse Pearl, died the following year, leaving him to look after five young children while performing a tough, demanding job.

was awaiting for them there. Roosevelt was so delighted to see his friend and so impressed by the boys’ journey that he insisted they ride their horses directly behind his automobile in a gigantic ticker-tape parade. It must have been the thrill of a lifetime for two kids from a place that had only become a state three years earlier. Making things all the more amazing, the boys shipped their horses home by train and — at ages 10 and 6, remember — bought Brush Motor Car’s small Runabout model and drove it back to Oklahoma. Alone.

News of their exploits made them national celebrities. Newspapers and magazines carried gushing stories about their incredible feats.

They were so popular, in fact, a 1910 silent movie called “The Abernathy Boys to the Rescue” was even produced.

But the amazing children weren’t done with adventure.

In 1911, they were challenged to see if they could ride horseback from New York to San Francisco in 60 days or less without sleeping or eating indoors. A $10,000 prize (nearly $325,000 today) would be theirs if they could pull it off.

They took the dare and planned the trip with meticulous attention to detail. When Louie and Temple finally rode into the City by the Bay, 62 days had passed.

Though they missed out on the prize, they at least had the consolation of having set a record for transcontinental horse travel.

bought an Indian Motorcycle and, accompanied by their stepbrother Anton, drove it from Oklahoma to New York. With paved roads still a distant dream, it was a remarkable accomplishment, made all the more so by the fact that Louie was still only 14 and Temple was 10. And then the Abernathy Boys’ 15 minutes of fame was over as suddenly as it had begun. They were quickly forgotten as America rushed into the pell-mell frenzy of the Roaring Twenties. That suited them just fine. Louie became a lawyer and settled in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he passed away at age 79 in 1979. Temple worked in the oil and natural gas fields and was 82 when he died in 1986. Yet their legacy lives on. Two brothers who crossed America multiple times in an age long before interstate highways — and at an age where they couldn’t legally drive yet, too.

and the applicable state policies and authorities related to a consistency review.

Community members are encouraged to provide comments on the consistency review during the 45-day comment period, which ends on June 15, 2024.

As part of the state’s federal consistency review authority under the Coastal Zone Management Act, DLCD’s Oregon Coastal Management Program staff will review the proposed BOEM actions for consistency with current, enforceable Oregon coastal zone policies.

The result of this review would be either to agree with BOEM’s proposed leasing actions, agree with conditions, or object to BOEM’s proposed actions. The first meeting will be virtual. It is being held from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29. Instructions to join the meeting can be found at https://www.oregon.gov/ lcd/OCMP/Pages/Offshore-Wind-Energy-Leasing.aspx.

In-person community meetings will be held as follows:

On Monday, June 3

there will be a meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Brookings-Harbor High School. The address is

625 Pioneer Rd., Brookings, OR 97415.

On Tuesday June 4,

2024 there will be a meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Sunset Middle School in Coos Bay. The address is 245 S Cammann St., Coos Bay, OR 97420.

On Thursday, June 6 there will be a meeting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Siuslaw Middle School in Florence. The address is 2525 Oak St., Florence, OR 97439.

On Friday, June 7, there will be a meeting at from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Newport High School. The address is 322 NE Eads St., Newport, OR 97365.

The schedule for each of these meetings is:

• Open House at 5:30 p.m.

• Presentations at 6 p.m.

• Public Comment at 6:30 p.m.

• Next Steps and Adjourn at 8 p.m.

According to a press release, community members wishing to comment in person should plan to limit comments to three minutes per person. If many people wish to comment, staff may need to limit comment time further as the agencies said they want to hear from as many community members as possible.

Written, email and online comments can also be submitted. For more information on the federal consistency review

Louie and little brother Temple Abernathy were adventurous from the time they could walk. Reared on their dad’s tales of his boyhood exploits, they set out to emulate him in the early days of the 20th century.

In 1909, at ages 9 and 5, they rode on horseback — alone — from Oklahoma to Sante Fe, N.M., and back. Their solo odyssey was actually “Catch-’Em-Alive-Jack’s” idea. He thought the trip would toughen up the boys.

Flush with that success, the siblings outdid themselves the next year. After leaving the White House, Teddy Roosevelt went on a long African safari. His adventures and plans for his impending return home were widely reported in the press. The boys decided to be there when he arrived in New York City.

So, they saddled up once more. Now ages 10 and 6 — and again with no adult supervision — they rode all 1,578 miles to the Big Apple.

“Catch-’Em-Alive-Jack”

and how to comment, visit https://www.oregon. gov/lcd/OCMP/Pages/ Offshore-Wind-EnergyLeasing.aspx

More information about the proposed Oregon Wind Energy Areas can be found on the BOEM website: https:// www.boem.gov/renewable-energy/state-activities/oregon-wind-energy-areas

But horses were falling out of favor by then and for their grand finale, the brothers got with the times. In 1913, they

ABOUT THE WRITER J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. Have a historical mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@insidesources.com.

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The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

By ROSEy THOMAS Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

In for another Chamber Minute, is Rosey…New Member Shoutouts are here…

Last Month we had 8 New Members sign up to join the Chamber as members to help us with our mission: Our Business is helping your business, together they know we have a collective voice working on the

Thursday 05/16:

North Bend

• 11:56 am, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1400 block of Airport Lane.

• 4:31 pm, disorderly conduct, 2200 block of 16th St.

• 5:54 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary II, criminal mischief I, possession of burglary tools, 2100 block of Madrona Avenue.

• 5:54 pm, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary II, criminal mischief I, possession of burglary tools, 2100 block of Madrona Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 6:35 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of LaClair Street.

• 7:26 am, theft, 400 block of South Wasson Street.

• 8:10 am, criminal mischief, 300 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 11:28 am, 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on unlawful harvest of timber products, area of West Park Roadway.

• 2:08 pm, animal abuse, 1800 block of Thomas Ave.

• 5:18 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on contempt of court, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

issues we face in our rural communities. We thank you for aiding us in that mission: Oregon Coast Music, Karen Love Baisinger, Kelly’s Home Solutions, Community Coalition of Empire, SeaLab Inc., Gary Winterholler and Energy Trust of Oregon. Welcome aboard! Together we will make Coos Bay, North Bend, & Charleston better for business! We also Graduated our 33rd

• 9:28 am, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, carry concealed weapon, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 11:34 am, criminal trespass, area of Alder & 2nd.

Reedsport

• 8:14 am, hit & run, 1200 block of Highway Avenue.

• 3:52 pm, trespassing, 1100 block of Winchester Ave.

• 4:50 pm, trespassing, area of 7-Eleven.

• 10:39 pm, DUI, 72000 block of Highway 101.

Friday 05/17:

North Bend

• 11:30 am, theft, 2300 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 1:37 pm, 24 year old male cited on theft III, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:37 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on burglary II & theft III, failure to appear I, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:32 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2000 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 8:57 am, criminal trespass, 1300 block of Oregon Ave.

• 9:47 am, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on misuse of 9-1-1, area of Newmark & South Main.

• 9:55 am, fraud, 700 block

class of Leaders from the Chamber’s Leadership Coos program out at the Beautiful Coos Bay Yacht Club last week with almost 35 Graduates present to receive their diplomas, and eat amazing food prepared by the Steering Committee, the Leaders shared some of their stories and talked about the programs eye-opening experiences they shared through the nine-month program. Leadership

of South 2nd Street.

• 10:21 am, 47 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, area of Newmark & Arby’s.

• 11:11 am, criminal trespass, area of Fir & Lindberg.

• 1:38 pm, 30 year old male cited on theft III, criminal trespass I, 100 block of South 7th Street.

• 2:57 pm, harassment, 1600 block of Newmark Ave.

• 2:58 pm, menacing, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:23 pm, fraud, 1200 block of Embarcadero Circle.

• 4:17 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Ocean Blvd.

• 5:26 pm, elderly abuse, 1400 block of Ventana Ct.

• 6:59 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1600 block of Maxwell Street.

Coquille

• 1:09 pm, disorderly conduct, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 5:32 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Highway 42 & Coquille Produce.

• 8:13 pm, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 200 block of North Baxter.

• 8:56 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 200 block of West Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 5:42 am, fire, area of

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Lower Smith River Road & Highway 101.

• 7:12 am, disturbance, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 4:13 pm, theft, area of Ellie’s Chainsaw Carving.

• 8:41 pm, trespassing, area of Dollar General.

• 9:42 pm, domestic disturbance, 2600 block of Frontage Road.

Saturday 05/18:

North Bend

• 10:59 am, criminal trespass, 2200 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 1:58 pm, criminal trespass, 3400 block of Cedar Street.

• 4:36 pm, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 4 counts reckless endangering another person, 1500 block of Virginia Ave.

• 6:32 pm, menacing, area of Mcpherson & Tennis Courts.

Coos Bay

• 12:04 pm, criminal mischief, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:44 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 1st St.

• 5:58 pm, harassment, 1100 block of Central Ave.

• 8:09 pm, disorderly conduct, area of North 10th & 8th.

• 8:26 pm, threats, 100 block of Ackerman.

• 10:02 pm, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to ap-

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pear on unlawful possession of meth, felon in possession of weapon, area of Newmark & Walgreens.

Coquille

• 10:06 am, fraud, 800 block of North Elliot Street.

• 10:20 pm, 65 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, strangulation, 1200 block of North Elliot Street.

Reedsport

• 10:31 am, disorderly conduct, area of Bumble Bee.

• 11:25 am, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Regents Place.

• 11:40 am, disorderly conduct, area of North 4th Street & North 5th Street.

• 4:20 pm, trespassing, area of Herbal Choices.

• 8:56 pm, fire, 900 block of Greenwood Avenue.

Sunday 05/19:

North Bend

• 9:08 am, hit & run, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 1:39 pm, elderly abuse, 700 block of California Ave.

• 1:59 pm, assault, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 2:07 pm, 78 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on DUI I, area of California & Union.

• 6:12 pm, criminal trespass, 3500 block of Kinney Road.

• 10:23 pm, disorderly

conduct, area of Virginia & Hamilton.

Coos Bay

• 9:08 am, 38 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to preform duties of a driver, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 9:47 am, 36 year old male transported to Marion County Jail on probation violation on unlawful possession of meth, probation violation on trespass I, theft III, unlawful possession of meth, criminal mischief III, public indecency, private indecency, 500 block of Liberty Street.

• 12:23 pm unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1000 block of North Bayshore Dr. • 3:42 pm, 48 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, area of North 10th Street & West Commercial Avenue. • 8:05 pm, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, 200 block of South Cammann Street.

Reedsport • 3:22 am, disturbance,

Commission Makes Historic Agreement with Coquille Tribe

For the World

Last week the board members of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission ratified a historic agreement with the Coquille Tribe, formally agreed to a land transfer of ownership with Clackamas County and appointed three new agents to operate OLCC retail liquor stores. Commissioners also acted on rules and stipulated settlements.

The Commissioners heard a presentation from the Coquille Indian Tribe supporting an

historic agreement the tribe says will strengthen its economic self-reliance. The agreement will allow the tribe to apply for a distillery license, a change that gives the tribe the same right to apply as any other Oregon resident. The Coquille Tribe plans to launch the first tribally owned distillery in the state of Oregon.

An additional agreement allows the tribe to continue the sale of alcoholic beverages on tribal land. As part of the agreements, OLCC will still maintain compliance oversight

related to Oregon liquor laws, of tribal alcoholic beverage business activities.

The Board agreed to transfer OLCC property across from agency headquarters, on the west side of Johnson Creek, to Clackamas County for their use as a short-term crisis stabilization center. The decision on partitioning OLCC’s land will also make the eventual sale of the agency’s headquarters and warehouse property in Milwaukie less complicated.

In another action, Commissioners approved the appoint-

ment of new liquor store agents for the following stores: William Hammerich for the Bonanza store, Corey Hansen as the agent for the Brookings store and Becky Schaeffer for the store in Wallowa.

The Board also approved temporary rulemaking related to Oregon House Bill 4121, which reinstated provisions for testing hemp crops to determine if the crop is presumptively marijuana. Commissioners also acted on final rulemaking was approved on technical fixes to the agency’s contested case

rules to align the lay representative authorization in rule with the authorization provided by the Department of Justice. The Commission also ratified two stipulated settlement agreements for alcohol licensees, and approved one stipulated settlement agreement for a liquor license applicant. Detailed information on the specific case below can be found on the OLCC website:

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Virginia Joan Garland ( Wagar ), 81, of North Bend, Oregon passed away quietly at home and with family on May 13, 2024. Virginia ( “Ginni” ) was born on April 26, 1943 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Roy and Fern Wagar. She grew up in the small rural town of Gilby, North Dakota and graduated from Gilby Public High School, class of 1961. Following high school she graduated from the University of North Dakota with a BA degree in Elementary Education and for a short time taught elementary school in Arvilla, North Dakota.

In June of 1965

Virginia married Craig Garland at the Gilby Presbyterian Church, and they moved to Lewiston, Idaho where she continued her teaching career while her husband Craig finished Forestry school at the University of Idaho. They then moved to Burley, Idaho where she taught in an elementary school across the Snake River in Rupert, Idaho. And again, following her husband’s career changes without complaint, moved to Eugene, Oregon where she taught school in Junction City, Oregon, where she proudly was

the first woman to wear pants while teaching. A daughter, Kelli, was born in Eugene, Oregon in 1972. In late 1976 they landed in North Bend, Oregon where she taught elementary school at Bangor school primarily, but she also spent some time in Lakeside and Sunny Hill schools as well. She retired from teaching in about 2003.

Virginia loved beachcombing and over the years found several Japanese glass floats along with numerous lady slippers, sea urchins, and sand dollars. She had a passion for quilting and

Quillene Lavon (Turley) Pierce

May 17, 1945 – May 8, 2024

A celebration of life, followed by a potluck for Quillene Pierce, 78, of North Bend, will be held at 2pm, Saturday, June 8 at Sturdivant Park, 96955 OR42S in Coquille. Memorial donations are accepted and very appreciated https://gofund.me/5291d55c To RSVP, please go to https://www.facebook.com/share/ jLMLYgTwScJ3sQJ1/?mibextid=K35XfP

Quillene Lavon Turley was born May 17, 1945 in Springer, New Mexico and passed away May 8, 2024 peacefully in her sleep in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. To read the full obituary, please visit www. coosbayareafunerals.com

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started and hosted a quilting group ( named ‘And Sew It Goes’ ) that met at her house in North Bend every Tuesday for about 38 years up until a few weeks before her death. She loved the quilting ladies, who were very dear friends.

One of Virginia’s great pleasures in life was spoiling the Grandkids, and she did so at every opportunity. In addition to quilting and spoiling the Grandkids she was also an avid reader of books on tape and CD and frequented the North Bend Public Library.

Virginia is survived by

her husband of 58 years, Craig Garland; brother, Doren Wagar and his wife Merrily; daughter, Kelli Garland-Douglass and her husband Ryan; and two grandchildren.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Fern Wagar; sister, Peggy ( Wagar ) Jernigan; and brother-inlaw, Bruce Jernigan. In her last days, Virginia requested cremation and no formal funeral service. She will be missed by many. If you would like to make a donation in her remembrance, the family suggests the North Bend Public Library in North Bend, Oregon.

Bertha Marie Bauder

December 2, 1941 – April 30, 2024

A combined memorial service for Bertha Marie Bauder, 82, of Coos Bay, and her brother, Thomas Eugene Hannah will be held at noon, Friday, June 14, 2024 at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark Street in North Bend with Pastors Josh Farmer and Todd Inman, officiating.

Bertha was born December 2, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee to Samuel Glen and Mary Margie (Whiten) Hannah.

She passed away April 30, 2024 in Lebanon, Oregon.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Jorgensen of Columbia City, Oregon; sons, David Hannah of North Bend, OR and Michael Gaines of Medford, OR; daughter, Lorrie Blochlinger of Coos Bay; 13 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

Private burial was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay, under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals. com

Dancing with the Bay Area Stars

By World Staff

The Utah Ballroom Dance Company is coming to Coos Bay to dance with local Bay Area Stars to raise funds for the nonprofit Star of Hope.

Six of the Bay Area’s own residents will compete to win the coveted Mirrorball Trophy on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre. Doors open at 6:30. Over the course of a week, each of these Stars will learn a ballroom dance routine with their professional partner that they will then perform live onstage.

“Add in some amazing costumes, video highlights, a judging panel, and you have a show that you have to see to believe. You will laugh, cry, and laugh some more,” Star of Hope event organizers said.

The best part, they said, is that members of the audience will get to vote for who will win and take home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy.

Tickets are $35 per adult, $30 for seniors and $15 for youth under age 13. Tickets for the event are available at the Star of Hope website: www.star-ofhope.com.