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Coquille students ‘Growing Together’

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A local physician is embarking on a project to encourage healthy eating habits for local children and their families.

Dr. Steven Shimotakahara started “Growing Together,” during the school year at Lincoln Elementary School in Coquille. He teamed up with teachers, rst-graders and their families for the project – which will double as a scienti c study.

His hopes are that the “Growing Together” project will positively in uence the participants’ long-term eating habits.

“I would say I'm a health nut. I've often wondered, ‘Why is it that people's diets are so poor in the United States?’” Shimotakahara said.

“Yet most of the diseases in our society – things like cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, diabetes, obesity, cancer – all are very closely tied to diet,” he said.

Confederated Tribes open new health center

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) have of cially opened the new Three Rivers Health Center.

Tribal of cials said the new health center, located at 150 S. Wall Street in Coos Bay, marks a signi cant milestone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to CTCLUSI tribal members and the local community.

The Three Rivers Health Center is a multi-care health center offering primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services.

Members of the public were invited to celebrate the opening of the new health center in early June.

Summer Opry returning to Liberty Theatre

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A long-time Liberty Theatre tradition has become a staple in the community.

The Little Theatre on the Bay has been bringing Opry shows to the stage for more than forty-years. Their Summer Opry is returning for two weekends in July.

Opry performers give soulful, high-energy performances throughout the show.

Singers and instrumentalists will be taking turns presenting their renditions of Rock and Roll 50s and Country music songs, while local dancers show off their rhythm and moves through high-quality choreo-

graphed dance performances.

During the Opry, it’s common to see multiple performers on stage clapping and cheering each other on.

Longtime Opry performers said they keep coming back to perform every year because it grabs ahold of them.

“I like the family aspect of it. We all lift each other up. It’s been kind of a staple of my upbringing,” said Jacob Renard. Renard joined the Opry at 13 and hasn’t skipped a beat a decade later.

“This is something I do for myself that is music-related, so

Summer Opry continues on page 16

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Photo by Bree Laughlin Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) CEO Lee Ann Wander and Council Chair Brad Kneaper stand near the entrance of the new Three Rivers Health Center in Coos Bay.

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Fire season on CFPA protected lands begins

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Fire season on lands protected by the Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) District began Friday, June 14, at 12:01 a.m.

The re danger level will be “low” (green) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will be 1 (one) district-wide. Lands affected by this declaration include state, private, county, city, and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) forestlands in Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas counties.

Beginning Friday, the burning of debris piles and the use of burn barrels for burning debris will no longer be allowed in Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties. Public Regulated Use Restriction “low” (green) will also be in effect.

Last year, re season started on June 9th and ended October 9th, lasting a total of 123 days. A total of 95

res burned on lands protected by the CFPA District and blackened 1,038 acres, 93 of those res were human caused.

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North Bend celebrates 121st Birthday with the return of July Jubilee

The City of North Bend is thrilled to announce the return of the July Jubilee, marking our 121st birthday with a vibrant celebration. After a hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, this historic event is making a much-anticipated comeback.

The City of North Bend’s Special Events Committee has taken the lead in bringing this cherished event back to life. With a fresh vision, the committee is collaborating with local organizations, individuals, and businesses to ensure an exciting weekend filled with a variety of activities. Staff from the North Bend Visitor Information Center will also be instrumental in executing this grand event.

The July Jubilee is not just a celebra-

tion of North Bend's rich history and its wonderful residents, it also aims to attract visitors from near and far. By offering a wide range of activities over three days, we hope to engage our local community and encourage residents to invite friends and family to join in the festivities.

July Jubilee 2024

The 2024 July Jubilee will be held on July 12, 13, and 14, with activities spanning throughout North Bend. The July Jubilee is set to be the highlight of the summer, providing an excellent opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate the unique spirit of North Bend. From exciting activities and

events to community gatherings, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

The Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau awarded the City of North Bend a $3,000 grant in support of July Jubilees return since the pandemic. The grant opportunity was purposed for major festivals, events or programs that accentuate, depict, or complement Oregon’s Adventure Coast that were unable to be held in 2020 or 2021 due to state mandated restrictions due to the pandemic. Visit www.oregonsadventurecoast.com for visitor guidance and community happenings throughout our area.

Additionally, the July Jubilee celebration is brought to you by the collaborative effort from generous anonymous

donors, businesses, individuals, and organizations in the community who have contributed their own time and funding towards the event.

July Jubilee will kick off with an exciting ribbon cutting, delicious birthday cake, and presentation of the Honored Citizen Awards at Grant Circle on July 12th at 4:30 p.m. Guests can look forward to three-day schedule guides and enthusiastic assistance from the July Jubilee Ambassadors Court. For additional information and schedule visit www.northbendoregon. us/julyjubilee. Please contact the North Bend Visitor Information Center for assistance and to see how you can patriciate.

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Eric Reule Boe of Winchester Bay, Oregon passed away on June 8, 2024 due to complications caused by a long-term illness. Eric was born on March 28, 1953 at Minnie Jones Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon, the eldest son of Jason and Kathryn (Reule) Boe. In 1956, his family, which now included his younger brother Peter, moved to Reedsport, Oregon after his father purchased an optometric practice. In Reedsport, his youngest brother Brian was born.

Able Seaman to Captain. His career took him all over the world from the ports of San Francisco to Prudhoe Bay and Korea to Belgium. He took great pleasure in his adventures and the people he met along the way, as anyone who heard his stories can attest.

As much as Eric enjoyed his career and shipmates, he loved his home in the Lower Umpqua Area. In 1981, he married his wife Janet Rulifson and moved from Reedsport to Winchester Bay. The family expanded to include daughter Madeline and son Philip. In Winchester Bay, he cultivated his garden, honed his culinary skills, served as a lay minister in the Lutheran church, and spent time with the family he loved.

From a young age, Eric felt drawn to ships and the sea. After his rst summer working as a deckhand on charter boats, he purchased his aluminum skiff. He spent many happy hours shing, crabbing, and ferrying the sailors from Gardiner across the Umpqua River to what Eric euphemistically called the “cabaret” district of Reedsport. He worked on charter boats until the age of nineteen when he purchased his own charter boat to become one of the youngest charter boat captains on the Oregon Coast. Eric also worked for Umpqua Navigation before moving on to Oregon Coast Towing, Sause Brothers, and nally Crowley Marine Services. At Crowley, he found his niche and worked his way from

In 2022, Eric was diagnosed with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy (PSP). Through the progression of his disease, Eric strove to continue life as normal by shing, visiting friends and family, making new friends, and participating in clinical trials researching the intricacies and possible treatments of PSP. Eric was an exemplary storyteller with impeccable timing. Over the years, friends looked forward to hearing of his

seafaring adventures. Even as his disease progressed, he still told stories and was full of plans for the future. He had readied his boat for the upcoming shing season and started to plant a summer garden. Eric died peacefully in his garden at home, his favorite place on Earth. Eric leaves behind his wife Janet, his daughter and son-in-law Madeline and Jed Dougherty, and brothers Peter and Brian Boe. He was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, and his son Philip.

A memorial service for Eric Boe will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Reedsport, Oregon. In lieu of owers, a contribution in Eric’s memory may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 2160 Elm Street, Reedsport Oregon 97467 or Philip Boe Memorial Park, P. O. Box 1006, Winchester Bay, Oregon 97467. Eric Boe March 28, 1953 – June 08, 2024

Karen Sue Foster was born October 24, 1953 in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Bob and Berta Tucker. The second born of four siblings, Kari Sue ( her childhood nickname ) enjoyed a happy and full childhood. She met and married the love of her life in 1974, Dave Foster. They raised their two girls, Nichole and Kristine, in Oregon, starting in the Klamath Falls area, moving to the Medford area, and nally settling in the Coos Bay area. Karen was a kind and gentle soul, loved by those who were fortunate to make her acquaintance. As a young mother, she spent days with her girls, playing and learning. As the girls got into school, Karen held several jobs, but some of note were at the Butte Falls School District, CBSI, Boys & Girls Club ( in the initial years of facility construction ) and at SWOCC. She was never one to shy away from a challenge and approached opportunities with excitement and drive. She had a green thumb and her yard and houseplants regularly rewarded her with spectacular displays of beauty. Her best days were spent in her yard, digging in the dirt and

one found a special place in Karen’s heart, ultimately making each of those family dogs Karen’s.

Karen was blessed with four grandchildren; Ashley, Megan, Tristen and Renee. They were the light of her life and she devoted many days caring for them as small children. She was always supportive of their activities and always made it a priority to attend as many school and sporting events as she could. She was always good for silliness and laughter, playing games, listening to music and dancing.

Karen truly shined as a follower in Christ. She was a strong believer and enjoyed the fellowship of her church family. Karen and Dave attended Shoreline Community Church in North Bend. Her joy in the Lord found her helping in every aspect of the church family and Sunday services that she could. She loved country gospel and took every opportunity to enjoy church concerts. Music touched her heart.

Karen is survived by her husband, Dave Foster and daughters and their families, Nichole Rutherford ( Wyatt, Ashley and Megan ) and Kristine Anderson ( Troy, Tristen and Renee ), along with her mother Roberta Tucker, brother Ken

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We are deeply grieving this loss, our only condolence is that Karen is at home with her Heavenly Father, free from the constraints of her worldly body.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark Street in North Bend. In lieu of owers, the family asks that you consider a contribution to the Paci c Pregnancy Clinic, 1250 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, which was an organization near and dear to Karen.

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

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Mary "Jo" Miller, 89, of Coos Bay died June 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Karen Sue Foster, 70, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Charles James Cates, 92, of North Bend died June 8, 2024 in North Bend. At his request no public service will be held. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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George W. Thompson, 88, of Lakeside died June 8, 2024 in Lakeside. At his request, no public service will be held. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

David Joseph Babb, 54, of Coos Bay, passed away on June 11, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

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Starting July 16th 2024, at 9:00 am Ending July 23rd 2024, at 9:00 am for non-payment of rent and other fees. Auction to be pursuant to Auction Rules and Procedures for Truax Holdings. Rules are available at the facility ofﬁce.

All bidding will take place ONLINE at bid13.com Unit # 813 Camarillo, Joshua 06/21, 06/25.

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24986659-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, WILLIAM D HATHAWAY as Grantor to LSI TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 7/21/2010, recorded 7/30/2010, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/ volume No. and/or as fee/ file/instrument/microfilm/ reception number 20106934 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 29 S 12 W 09 CD 1900 Beginning at the Southeast corner of Sengstacken’s Addition to Myrtle Point, Coos County, Oregon; thence North along the East line of said addition and said East line extended 498.9 feet to a 3/4 inch Galvanized iron pipe 30 inches long driven down flush into the ground: thence South 87 degrees 19’ East 100.5 feet, more or less, to the Northwest corner of plat of Apple Hills Addition to the City Myrtle Point; thence South along the West line of said addition and the West line extended 489.9 feet to a point East of the point of beginning; thence West 100 5 feet to the point of beginning. Excepting therefrom that portion embraced in the County road said property being located in Section 9 and 16 of Township 29 South Range 12 West of the Williamette Meridian, Coos County Oregon. Commonly known as: 1531 SPRUCE ST, MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee 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. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $16,166.21 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $117,874.50 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 5/1/2023, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance

premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/ or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION, the undersigned trustee will on 9/18/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 9742 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property, except: Name and Last Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest William Hathaway 1531 SPRUCE ST MYRTLE POINT, OR 97458 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-280-2832 or Login to: www.auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and 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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION. 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. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-24986659-RM Dated: 5/10/2024 Quality Loan Service Corporation, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0202401 6/14/2024 6/21/2024 6/28/2024 7/5/2024

CW24-2127 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of: IMOGENE BRISCO CHESTER, Decedent. Case No.: 24PB04726 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Andy Chester has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Administrator, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Administrator, or the attorney for the Administrator, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 21st day of June, 2024.

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. CW24-2118 Coos County Board of Commissioners are holding public hearings to consider File # AM-24002 (Ordinance Number 24-06-004PL). In the matter of amending the Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance (CCZLDO) Chapter 4 - Balance of County Zones, Overlays, & Special Consideration, Section 4.3.200, Section 4.3.210, Section 4.6.110, and Section 4.6.200, and Chapter 7 - Transportation, Access, and Parking. The applicant is Coos County. The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on July 2, 2024 at 1:30 pm For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541-396-7770, email at planning@co.coos.or.us or visit the website at https://www.co.coos.or.us/ community-dev/page/2024amendment-rezones 06/21. CW24-2126 The Fortress Self Storage 1503 Ocean Blvd NW Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-888-5521 Regarding Unit 054 Harris, Case: The following unit will be sold at Public Auction Starting August 20th 2024, at 9:00 am Ending August 27th at 9:00 am for non-payment of rent and

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No.: 170561

APN: 7685800 Reference is made to that certain deed made by Bernard Lawrence Karlin AKA Bernard L. Karlin by Jill Suzanne Karlin, agent/attorney in fact, an unmarried man as Grantor to First American Title, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC as Beneficiary, dated 12/22/2021, recorded 12/29/2021, in the official records of Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 2021-14296 in Book xx, Page xx covering the following described real property situated in said County and State, to wit: Lot 3, Block 3, Plat of Golf Links Estate, Coos County, Oregon. Commonly known as: 3163 Natalie Way, Bandon, OR 97411 The current beneficiary is Onslow Bay Financial LLC pursuant to assignment of deed of trust recorded on 12/07/2023 as Inst No. 2023-08400 in the records of Coos, Oregon. The beneficiary has elected and directed successor trustee to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes: the default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to: Make the monthly payments commencing with the payment due on 07/01/2023 and continuing each month until this trust deed is reinstated or goes to trustee’s sale; plus a late charge on each installment not paid within fifteen days following the payment due date; trustee’s fees and other costs and expenses associated with this foreclosure and any further breach of any term or condition contained in subject note and deed of trust. 1. By the reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: Principal balance of:

$145,491.08; 2. Interest through 05/22/2024 in the amount of: $4,125.15 3. Escrow Advances in the amount of: $2,008.27 4. Late Charges in the amount of: $94.14 5. Other Fees Due in the amount of:

$25.00 6. County Recording Fee in the amount of: $97.00 7. 3PTY Recon Fel Fee in the amount of: $25.00 8. Corporate Advances in the amount of:

$2,310.47 9. Together with the interest thereon at the rate 2.9400000% 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 $145,491.08 together with the interest thereon at the rate 2.9400000% per annum from 06/01/2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust.

Whereof, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on 10/02/2024 at the hour of 1:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised

Statutes, at the front entrance to the Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured (and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee). Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes; has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale. In construing this, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed; the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by 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 10/02/2024 (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: 6/5/2024 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-4818459 06/14/2024, 06/21/2024, 06/28/2024, 07/05/2024

CW24-2125 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of STEVEN L. MOONEY, Deceased. Case No. 24PB05073 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative at 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, OR 97138, within four months after the date of 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. Dated and published June 21st , 2024.

Personal Representative: Christopher M. Mooney 4466 Store Lane Stevensville, MT 59870 Attorney for Personal Representative: Lawrence J. Popkin Campbell & Popkin, LLC 1580 N. Roosevelt Drive Seaside, OR 97138 (503) 738-8400 06/21.

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Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Legal Notices 999 Published: June 21, 2024 The World & ONPA (ID: 394039) FORM LB-1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A public meeting of the Southern Coos Hospital will be held on June 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm at 900 11th ST SE, Bandon, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 as approved by the Southern Coos Hospital Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 900 11 ST SE, between the hours of 9a.m. and 4 p.m. or online at www.southerncoos.org. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year. If different, the major changes and their effect on the budget are: Contact: Antone Eek Telephone: 541-347-2426 Email: AEek@southerncoos.org STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 0.000889 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds 1,060,279 1,134,381 1,132,685 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 2022-23 Rate or Amount Imposed This Year 2023-24 Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2024-25 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Federal, State and all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received 5,143,069 31,691,717 500,708 0 0 0 1,134,381 4,138,858 32,026,688 413,591 1,097,266 4,333,488 37,080,889 1,397,058 1,132,685 FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS Actual Amount 2022-23 Adopted Budget This Year 2023-24 Approved Budget Next Year 2024-25 Total Resources 38,469,875 37,676,403 43,944,120 $4,300,000 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS LONG TERM DEBT Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1 Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings $3,639,518 Total $3,639,518 $4,300,000 20,424,559 12,120,030 503,751 988,047 100,000 4,333,488 21,150,600 9,348,679 750,000 945,071 5,482,053 25,290,780 13,360,684 1,188,000 1,989,027 100,000 2,015,629 Personnel Services Materials and Services Capital Outlay Debt Service Interfund Transfers Contingencies Special Payments Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Total Requirements 38,469,875 37,676,403 43,944,120 150 160 183 Total Requirements Total FTE FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program Southern Coos Hospital FTE Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program FTE e News Is Just the Beginning Your Community…Your Family…Your Interests…Your Home… It’s All a Part of Your Local Newspaper! IN PRINT. ONLINE. LOCAL. | 541.266.6047 | www.TheWorldLink.com & Donate Your Car Imagine the Di erence You Can Make Vehicle donations are fully tax-deductible and the proceeds help provide services to help the blind and visually impaired. Help Prevent Blindness Get A Vision Screening Annually FREE TOWING & TAX DEDUCTIBLE a $200 restaurant voucher ✔ a 2-night, 3-day hotel stay at one of 50 locations Call 1-844-533-9173 When you donate your car, you’ll receive: *Includes product and labor; bathtub, shower or walk-in tub and wall surround. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. This offer expires 6/30/24. Each dealership is independently owned and operated. **Third party financing is available for those customers who qualify. See your dealer for details. ©2024 BCI Acrylic, Inc. The Bath or Shower You’ve Always Wanted IN AS LITTLE AS A DAY (844) 847-9778 CALL NOW OFFER EXPIRES 6/30/24 $1000 OFF No Payments & No Interest For 18 Months AND + See Representative for full warranty details. *One coupon per household. No obligation estimate valid for 1 year. 1Subject to credit approval. Call for details. AR #0366920922, CA #1035795, CT #HIC.0649905, FL #CBC056678, IA #C127230, ID #RCE-51604, LA #559544, MA #176447, MD #MHIC148329, MI # 2102212986, #262000022, #262000403, #2106212946, MN #IR731804, MT #226192, ND 47304, NE #50145-22, NJ #13VH09953900, NM #408693, NV #86990, NY #H-19114, H-52229, OR #218294, PA #PA069383, RI #GC-41354, TN #7656, UT #10783658-5501, VA #2705169445, WA #LEAFFNW822JZ, WV #WV056912 20 10 % % OFF OFF Your Entire Purchase* Seniors + Military ++ We o er financing that fits your budget!1 1-855-536-8838 CALL TODAY FOR A FREE INSPECTION!

OSU to receive $5.5M for Marine Energy Research

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Oregon State University will receive $5.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support its Paci c Marine Energy Center operations in Corvallis.

The $5.5 million award will be issued through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Of ce. The funding will assist the Paci c Marine Energy Center, a university consortium with Oregon State University, University of Washington, and University of Alaska Fairbanks, establish marine energy strategy, development and implementation. The award that’s part of the $14.7 million overall to the consortium will also support advancement of the marine energy industry, and fund improve-

ments to infrastructure and test facilities.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley with U.S. Representative Val Hoyle made the funding announced June 13.

“OSU’s world-class researchers are on the front lines of the climate crisis battle that demands a comprehensive array of clean-energy solutions,” Wyden said. “This federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that I worked to pass will go a long way to broaden our options for energy production right here in Oregon, and set an example for the entire nation.“

“The threat of climate chaos demands urgent action, and OSU is at the forefront of research into clean energy solutions that will slash pollution and tackle this crisis," Merkley said. "This $5.5 million in federal funding from the

historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support OSU’s efforts to expand energy production on the Oregon Coast, accelerating our state and nation’s clean energy future."

“I'm thrilled that $5.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is headed to Oregon State University to support the Paci c Marine Energy Center in Corvallis,” Hoyle said. “The work being done by researchers and students at OSU is key to tracking and addressing the environmental crisis brought about by climate change.”

“The future of clean energy systems for the US and globe relies a diversity of technologies, resource types and workforce abilities,” Oregon State University's Paci c Marine Energy Center Director Dr. Bryson Robertson said “This funding

Local students earn degrees from George Fox University

For the World

Local students were among the undergraduate, adult degree and graduate-level students who received diplomas from George Fox University at its spring graduation ceremony in April of 2024.

George Fox University is a Christian college classi ed by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best National University” and ranked as the top Christian college in Oregon by The Wall Street Journal.

More than 4,000 students attend classes on the university’s campus in Newberg, Oregon, and at teaching centers in Portland and Redmond, Oregon. George Fox offers more than 60 undergraduate academic programs, degree-completion programs for working adults, seven seminary degrees, and 14 masters and doctoral degrees.

For more information, contact Sean Patterson, University Editor/Media Relations Coordinator, at

503-554-2127 or spatterson@georgefox.edu

The following students earned degrees: Graduates:

Bandon

Erin Hourigan, Master of Arts in Teaching

Myrtle Point Morgan Hendley, Doctor of Physical Therapy North Bend

Jacob Snoddy, Master of Arts in Teaching

Fatal crash reported in Coos County on Hwy 101

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 7:10

a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy-101, near milepost 228, in Coos County.

provided to the Paci c Marine Energy Center, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is instrumental in maintaining Oregon and OSU’s global leadership in the

responsible advancement of marine renewable energy by expanding scienti c understanding, engaging stakeholders, and educating students. This funding allows us to

develop new

focused educational curricula, advance scienti c knowledge, and develop new capabilities in our laboratories and eld stations.”

Governor Kotek is urged to embrace the “Oregon Way” in pursuit of offshore wind energy development

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In a recent letter, Oregon's state seafood commodity commissions have expressed concerns to Governor Kotek over offshore wind energy plans proposed for the southern Oregon coast, emphasizing its adverse effects on the ocean environment and Oregon’s sustainable seafood industry.

authentic seat at the table, and it does not prioritize the viability of the seafood industry or the health of the ocean.

The operator of the Ford (Babb) was declared deceased at the scene.

The highway was impacted for approximately two hours during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

OSP was assisted by Haruser Fire and ODOT.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford Windstar, operated by David Joseph Babb (54) of Coos Bay, left the roadway for unknown reasons, struck a tree in the southbound ditch, spun, and came to rest on its roof.

Coos Bay Library announces Summer Reading Program

Readers of any age are invited to participate in the Coos Bay Public Library’s summer reading challenge. Beginning Monday, June 17 and continuing through August 17, participants can register for the annual program at the library or online (https://coosbaylibrary. beanstack.org). This year, people can participate online or with a paper bingo sheet. The game challenges readers to read outside their comfort zone through a carefully curated bingo reading adventure. Young people under 18 will receive a free book for entering; adults will receive a special bookmark prize. For each row of ve books read, readers will earn an entry into the year’s grand prize drawing. Grand prize winners will get their choice of a $100 gift card to a local Coos Bay restaurant or $100 worth of Legoes™; the library will select a child, teen, and adult winner. Other prizes are available for the rst and fth bingo rows completed. Participants may read or listen to books; library staff are happy to suggest titles. Each summer, the library offers a reading challenge to encourage young people and

families to read. Research shows that students who don’t read over the summer can lose as much of a third of what they learned the previous year in a phenomenon commonly called The “summer slide.” To help prevent summer learning loss, libraries around the country offer challenges to support families.

In addition, the Coos Bay Public Library is offering a robust slate of programming and enrichment activities throughout the summer to engage, educate, and cultivate community.

Programs are provided free of charge and include performances by Gansango Music & Dance Company, Eugene Taiko, award-winning kindie musicians, hands-on science programming from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, a pool party at Mingus Park and much more.

For a complete schedule visit the Coos Bay Public Library website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.

For more information on Summer Reading activities or the Reading Challenge call (541) 2691101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@ coosbaylibrary.org.

Oregon Trawl, Oregon Dungeness Crab, Oregon Albacore and Oregon Salmon Commissions urged Governor Kotek to prioritize Oregon’s own planning process under the auspices of the state of cial “Roadmap” initiative, intended to guide responsible offshore wind energy development in Oregon. The alternative would be to follow the rushed federal process, which does not allow the impacted communities an

“Being situated in the middle of one of the world’s four most productive marine regions, Oregon is blessed with its healthy abundant sheries, which are known to be among the top well-managed sheries in existence today,” said Yelena Nowak, the executive director of the Oregon Trawl Commission. “It is critically important for Oregon to step up our efforts in ensuring Oregon’s impacted communities and the pristine natural environments are respected and protected in the pursuit of offshore wind energy development.”

Oregon is one of many states around the country where the Biden Admin-

istration is looking to deploy industrial offshore wind energy projects in the global ght against climate change. These facilities will be built in the pristine ocean ecosystems that support remarkable marine biodiversity, including many protected species. No environmental studies have been performed to assess the risks of large-scale offshore wind energy production which risks overwhelming this unique remote oceanic region.

“We will continue to educate the Oregonians on what we believe is good for a sustainable ocean, so we can all enjoy its bounty for years to come,” said Crystal Adams, the executive director of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.

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Community Calendar of Events

Yoga every Wednesday in June/ July @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Coos Art Meseum

Artist Studio Group

Wednesdays, June 26; July 10; July 24; August 21; August 28; September 11; September 25 @ 11 am – 4 pm

Coos Art Museum

Bluegrass Jam Session

Second Friday in June, July, and August @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Join Willie and the South Coast Bluegrass Band at the North Bend Public Library for a Bluegrass Jam Session every second Friday during June, July, and August. All skill levels are welcome to attend.

Preschool Storytime

Every Tuesday June 15 – August 3 @ 10:30 am

Baby Play

Every Thursday (July 4 cancelled) June 15 – August 3 @ 10:30 am

Toddler Music and Movement

Every Friday June 15 – August 3 @ 10:30 am

“My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot”

June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 2, 3, 10, 17, 24, 30, 31 All at 7 pm June 16, 30; July 13, 21; August 11 All at 2 pm

What happens when Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers Three-Ring Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attractions?

Will his lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet Abigail Goodsoul as well? Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue both Abigail and Bigfoot from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer!

Jay the Magician Saturday, June 15 @ 2:00 pm Meeting Room of the North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library is kicking off their Summer Reading Program with a performance by Jay the Magician. Jay "the Magician" Frasier is an award-winning master of sleight-of-hand and physical comedy. He is known for delighting audiences of all ages through crowd participation and engaging the imagination. No registration is required to attend.

A Talk Entitled “Arresting Alzheimer’s” Monday, June 17 @ 6:00 pm

Meeting Room of North Bend Public Library

OSU Extension's Stephanie Polizzi, MPH, RDN, will present a talk on preventing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia at the North Bend Public Library. Stephanie will explain that despite how dementia symptoms, including Alzheimer’s disease, often occur after age 65, dementia is not a normal part of aging. During her talk, Stephanie will outline the major causes of Alzhei-

mer’s and dementia and will empower listeners to make lifestyle changes that help prevent these degenerative diseases.

Beginning Oil Painting Tuesdays, June 25; July 2 @ 2 pm – 6 pm Coos Art Museum in Art Ed Classroom

FREE Screening of The Black Panther Friday, June 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm The Egyptian Theatre 229 South Broadway, Coos Bay OR 97420.

Mixed Media Artist Group with Natalie Hargreaves Fridays, June 21; July 5; July 19; August 2; August 23; September 6; September 20 @ 11 am – 4 pm Coos Art Museum

Block Party 2024 Saturday, June 22 @ 1 pm – 10 pm

A Bicycle themed day of family fun with FREE activities & live music at the Itty Bitty Inn stage by: Kiras - Acoustic Grunge, Half Circle, Face Plant, & Gorduroy Gump; Bike activities: SMART cycling class for youth (1pm) Please sign up your young person at: https://docs. google.com/.../1k_GYxRKjG9ea7S.../edit..., family fun bike ride (3pm) bring your bikes down, tyke bike races, fun bicycle games & jousting; Painting & stamping for community art (opens at 2) & free take home art pieces, make your own bike tassels & stickers, chalk art, art raffle; Belly dancing performances by local troupes (6pm); drumming and fire dancing; Healthy & tasty foods, & beer garden thanks to our sponsor North Forty Brewing of North Bend (opens at 3pm, 21 and older, ID required). FREE helmet give away and more!!!

A Talk on Pollinators

Saturday, June 22 @ 1:00 pm Meeting Room of North Bend Public Library

Gardening expert Rowan Keltz is giving a talk at the North Bend Public Library about bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and how to create a pollinator-friendly garden. Rowan has been gardening for over sixty years. She also holds a master’s degree from the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies, focusing on ecosystems and land management methods. She is a member of the Coquille Valley Seed Community and happily shares plant starts, seeds, and her diverse knowledge with the community.

Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park June 22, 23, 29, 30 @ 2:30 pm Mingus Park

In its 9th year of presenting free Shakespeare plays, Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park will present Julius Caesar two consecutive weekends in June -- June 22, 23, 29, 30 – green show beginning at 2:30 p.m., play beginning at 3pm.

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Program: Statement Buttons! Wednesday, June 24 @ 4:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Teens are invited to the North Bend Public Library to create customized, wearable buttons with our button press to express themselves. All materials, snacks and

drinks will be provided. No registration is required for this program, and all materials and snacks will be provided.

“You Do Speak English, Don’t You?” with Mark and Helena Greathouse Thursday, June 25 @ 6:30 pm

Meeting Room of North Bend Public Library

"You Do Speak English, Don't You?" is a family-friendly, cabaret-style variety show. It features humorous stories from the duo's first meeting in Hamburg, Germany as foreign students (Helena from former Czechoslovakia and Mark from the US) to falling in love, getting married, and eventually moving to Mark's native Oregon. The show further explores Helena's experience growing up behind the Iron Curtain and the challenges Helena and Mark have experienced as a Czech-American couple living in the US.

Creating a Pleasant-Smelling Room Spray with Cheryl O’Dell Tuesday, June 25 @ 3:30 pm Conference Room of the North Bend Public Library

A class by Natural Grocers Cheryl O'Dell on creating a pleasant-smelling room spray from everyday ingredients will be held at the North Bend Public Library. Cheryl O’Dell holds a Master of Science Degree in nutrition from Bastyr University, School of Natural Medicine. Her passion is engaging with the local community to achieve their health goals by helping them establish healthy habits that align with their individual lifestyles. When not at Natural Grocers, Cheryl enjoys spending time in the natural areas of Coos Bay and participating in the region's local festivities.

Teen Book Swap Wednesday, June 26 @ 4:00 pm

Meeting Room of the North Bend Public Library

All teens are invited to the North Bend Public Library for a book swap. Bring your unwanted books and swap them with other teens. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.

Food Hero: Kids Can Cook Thursday, June 27 @ 2:00 pm

North Bend Public Library

Many Hands Make Light Work: Oregon Bay Area Beautification Friday, June 28 @ 1:00 pm

Meeting Room of the North Bend Public Library

Learn about the Oregon Bay Area Beautification, a volunteer organization and nonprofit dedicated to the goal of beautifying public spaces in the Oregon Bay Area. OBAB’s founder and president, Beth Chu, will share an overview of OBAB’s mission and discuss how you can make a difference.

Poetry Concert with Thomas Mitchell and Richard Robbins Saturday, June 29 @ 1:00 pm

Meeting Room of the North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library will host a Poetry Concert with Thomas Mitchell and Richard Robbins.

Family Art Class: Styrofoam Painting Saturday, July 6 @ 2 pm – 3 pm Coos Art Museum

The Coos Canvas: 20th Maritime Exhibit Saturday, July 6; Opening @ 4 pm; Dinner @ 6pm Coos Art Museum

Dirty Soda Party for Teens Monday, July 8 @ 4:00 pm

North Bend Public Library

Teens can create their own dirty soda, by mixing their choice of soda with flavored syrups and cream. Teens can experiment with different flavors to create their own custom drink. Snacks will also be provided. The program is for teens ages 13-18, and no registration is required.

Wildlife Safari: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow? Tuesday, July 9 @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library

During the program, families with children are invited to learn the difference between endangered and vulnerable species, what causes species extinction, and what zoos and scientists are doing to recover species populations. They will also experience an up-close encounter with 4 animal ambassadors – an American badger, a rainbow boa, a desert tortoise, and a blacktailed prairie dog.

Living and Working in Space with Dr. Aaron Coyner

Thursday, July 11 @ 6:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Dr. Aaron Coyner will give a presentation on "Living and Working in Space" at the North Bend Public Library. Join us to learn how astronauts recycle and reuse supplies to extend the use of the limited resources available to them.

Dr. Aaron Coyner is a solar physicist and faculty member at Southwestern Oregon Community College. He has research experience having spent graduate school at Rice University, and a 3-year post-doctoral research term at NASA/ Goddard Spaceflight Center. Since 2019, he has been a NASA Solar System Ambassador with a goal to make space accessible to everyone.

Fused Glass Jewelry Saturday, July 13 @ 1 pm – 3 pm Coos Art Museum Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s Journey Under the Sea Saturday, July 13 @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Families with children are invited to explore Oregon's underwater environments and discover the amazing variety of life that can be found in kelp forests or rugged, rocky reefs. During this interactive program, children will engage in activities and investigations that will inspire them to protect Oregon's diverse ocean habitat.

Historic Sketching Walking Tour Wednesday, July 17 @ 12 pm – 3 pm Coos Art Museum

Lies, Sex, and Radio with Dick Wagner Wednesday, July 17 @ 6:30 pm North Bend Public Library

A talk on the colorful life and career of the famed radio host M. Sayle Taylor. M. Sayle Taylor was a self-proclaimed sex and marriage expert who rose to national prominence in the 1930s with his radio show the "Voice of Experience." Before his rise to fame, he was closely connected to the Coos Bay area and served as Marshfield High principal in 1922 and 1923 and as North Bend School Superintendent from 1923 through 1926. However, despite his illustrious career as a successful media psychologist, he lacked professional credentials and qualifications, and he led a secret life that concealed a dark history of crime and deception.

Dragon Theatre Puppets: The Super Silly Circus Wednesday, July 17 @ 10:30 am North Bend Public Library

On Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30 AM, Dragon Theater Puppets will perform an interactive puppet show, "The Super Silly Circus," at the North Bend Library. During the show, watch the Circus Ringmaster try, and fail, to have the greatest circus on the earth but learn that even if you make a mistake, you can still have your dreams come true.

Teen Trivia Event Wedensday, July 17 @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library

On Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 PM, teens ages 13-18 are invited to the North Bend Public Library for Teen Trivia. Teens can put their knowledge of pop culture, music, books, and movies to the test! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

The Coastal Watershed Game Thursday, July 18 @ 3:30 pm North Bend Public Library

North Bend Public Library will welcome the Coos Watershed Association and the South Slough Reserve for The Coastal Watershed Game! The Coastal Watershed Game is an active, hands-on simulation that helps groups learn how land use impacts water quality and natural resources. Participants are invited to collaborate with each other to play and learn about watershed health.

Dinosaur Prophecy Friday, July 19 @ 5:00 pm North Bend Public Library

See real-life dinosaur bones and hear from Dr. Win McLaughlin, Geology & Paleontology Professor at SWOCC, before watching the film Dinosaur Prophecy in SWOCC's portable planetarium. During the film, watch as scientists visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs in Dinosaur Prophecy.

Fair Housing 101 Virtual Presentation with Jamie Gatewood Friday, July 19 @ 1:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Jamie Gatewood of the Fair Housing Council of Oregon will give a virtual presentation about the legal protections that exist to end housing discrimination against families with children and people with Social Security or other sources of income

unrelated to employment. Participants must register to attend this virtual event at https://tinyurl.com/2aea48tb.

Mandala Dot Art Class Saturday, July 20 @ 11 am – 2 pm Coos Art Museum

Learn how to create intricate patterns and designs using a simple dot of paint. All supplies provided, register online at www.coosart.org.

Ranger Talk: Protect the Plover! Thursday, July 25 @ 2:00 pm

North Bend Public Library

Ranger Rider Frey will discuss the western snowy plover, a threatened small shorebird the size of a sparrow. During his talk, Ranger Frey will share the western snowy plover's natural history, conservation efforts scientists are making, and how they can help preserve and protect this special bird. This Ranger Talk is family-friendly but is most suitable for children 1st grade and up. The program is part of the Summer Reading Program at the North Bend Public Library.

Murder of a Millionaire Friday, July 26 @ 6:00 pm North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library invites patrons to help solve a murder mystery! During an immersive murder mystery game, participants will collect clues to help them crack the unsolved case and catch the killer!

Teen Paint Along with Megan Gray Tuesday, July 30 @ 4:00 pm North Bend Public Library

The North Bend Public Library will host a program

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for teens with local artist Megan Gray on Tuesday, July 30 at 4:00 PM. Teens are invited to follow along as Megan Gray provides stepby-step instructions to create their own paintings inspired by the Northern Lights. No experience is necessary. All materials, supplies, and snacks will be provided. Mycology and Conservation Ranger Talk Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:00 pm North Bend Public Library A Ranger Talk will be held at the North Bend Public Library on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00 PM. Oregon Park Ranger Rider Frey will discuss the role mushrooms play in our local biomes and provide tips on mushroom hunting and identification. Messtival: Messy Festival Friday, August 3 @ 1:00pm – 3:00 pm Union St., North Bend Coos Art Museum: Celebrating 40 Years! Sunday, August 11 @ 1pm – 4 pm Free admission into all galleries, historic show posters exhibition, Polaroid memory wall, make a button souvenir, cupcakes and punch! Summer Art Camp August 13 – 15 @ 11 am – 2 pm Coos Art Museum Life Drawing Group (21+) Mondays, September 9; September 23; October 7; October 21; November 4; November 18 @ 6 pm – 8 pm Coos Art Museum

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My girlfriend and I broke up after six years. Both of us have children from marriages that ended seven years ago. We reached a point a year and a half ago and started looking for a house together. After realizing we couldn't afford what she wanted in a home for our blended family, our relationship became strained. The last year has been our worst. As she suffered through job loss and other outside forces affecting her mental health, I tried to offer her more support, but she felt suffocated. I am sometimes too intense trying to ﬁnd solutions, even when she says she needs space. I have not kept up my end of giving her space. We have had the best connection of our lives, so seeing her in pain has me distraught. She says she isn't able to give what I need in our relationship, while I have strived to be a good teammate in her times of need. Now she says she is done because I didn't give her space. She is the love of my life. What do I do during this crushing and devastating time of my life? Dear Abby: — DAZED IN NORTH CAROLINA I'm sorry things didn't turn out better for you. You and your girlfriend have very different communication styles. She wanted to vent and be heard. You felt compelled to ﬁnd solutions to her problems. When someone says they "need space," it often means the person feels pushed or smothered. It can also mean they want to dial back the relationship or may have met someone else. Right now, your next step should be a giant one BACKWARD. Increase your exercise schedule, spend time with friends and do not sit around alone and brooding over something you can't change. IF the two of you manage to get together again, I urge you to get into couples counseling so this kind of heartbreak doesn't happen again. DEAR Dazed: I have an identical twin who lives in a different state. I am married; she never has been. At 62, she still demands that I live my life her way. I love her, but I'm an adult. I live by my own rules. She seems enraged that I don't think and behave the same way she does. By the way, she works from home and sets her own schedule. I work in a call center. I would appreciate your input. Dear Abby: — LIKES MY FREEDOM IN IOWA At 62, you are entitled to live your life exactly as you wish. So is your sister. You may be identical, but this does not mean you must think alike. Perhaps the next time your twin unloads on you, you should remind her of that. DEAR Likes:

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

The rst picture I am sharing this week was taken over 40 years ago, in August of 1983, when Dr. Dan Harper's boat, the Surf, sank in the Bandon Boat Basin.

By 7:30 that evening, the boat was nearly a oat after diver Jim Taylor had wrapped oats under the boat. Harper, who was a chiropractor, said the 1930-model decommissioned Coast Guard vessel, was a total loss.

In the photo watching Taylor, in the wet suit, were Mickey Hurley (white shirt) and Will McCreery (back to camera). The man at right looks like Steve McNeil.

Another article from 1983 features bicycleriding Bandon landmark Howard Ohman (second picture), who was honored as Grand Marshal of the Cranberry Festival parade in September of that year.

Howard was a popular Bandon gure for as long as I can remember, and for several years I believe he delivered bottled milk to homes, like ours, on his bicycle.

Howard was born in the Bear Creek area outside of Bandon, Jan. 30, 1908, and was interviewed by Western World for the Grand Marshal story. Ohman, whose grandmother was a fullblooded Cherokee, told the reporter that he had developed close ties with the Nez Perce Indians, and that each year he saved enough money to travel to the reservation at Lapwai, Idaho.

"Ohman, stricken with polio at age three and once paralyzed from the waist down, now walks with a side-swinging motion. He developed a bike-riding technique where he can rest his bad leg on the pedal and push the bike along with his good leg."

I am not sure that his memory as to exactly when he contracted polio was correct because in my collection, I found an old picture, taken in 1917, of the Bear Creek School (third picture), and Howard is the youngster in the front row, at left, with Arthur Trott next to him. The others that are identi ed are the two young men in front of the ag, Cecil Albertson and Rudy Backlund, the latter who was a long-time city of cial and owner of The Pastime Tavern, which he built not long after the re.

Dr. Hank Holmes, who served as a provider at Coast Community Health Clinic for more than 10 years is the latest former

employee to le a lawsuit against the health center.

Dr. Holmes, the former medical director, seeks $750,000, saying he was red for agging "unlawful practices' to state and federal of cials, according to an article carried in the May 14 Lund Report.

"Filed in Coos County Circuit Court .... the suit claims he was red on a imsy pretext shortly after he and seven other staff members ... raised concerns with state and federal of cials as well as top leaders at the publicly funded nonpro t organization. The staff members were concerned by what the suit describes as mismanagement and substandard quality of care delivered to vulnerable patients."

"So many providers had resigned from the center that last year the number of full-time equivalent positions held by certi ed providers dropped from nearly 10 to less than 2, according to the suit."

In his lawsuit, Holmes cites a "hostile work environment" as well as "high staff turnover and the declining quality of care."

Kendra Newbold, the Coast's new CEO, did not respond to the Lund Report's quest for comments.

In addition to Coast, one of 34 federally quali ed health centers in Oregon, the suit also names (former CEO) Eddie Larsen, former administrator Melissa Cribbins and director of compliance Leslie Thomas as defendants.

Although I don't know all the details, I do know that Holy Trinity Catholic Church has been involved in a capital campaign to raise money for a new church for the last several years. Holy Trinity has been a Catholic parish in Bandon since 1883, observing its 100th year anniversary in 1983.

At the start of the campaign, Father Anthony Ahamefule, parish priest, said "A light by the sea is what we have always been at Holy Trinity, so it is a tting name for our 2023 Capital campaign to build a larger church on our historical property."

I understand the plans for their new church, designed by architect Joe Slack, are headed for the Bandon Planning Commission June 27.

There is a new dining experience coming to Bandon, and it will be known as the 2Mile Bistro.

The new Bistro is a join effort by former

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Edgewaters Chef Bob Grizzle, and his sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Larry Langenberg, who closed the popular high-end restaurant some months ago.

They are remodeling the old Two Mile Cafe, which is four miles south of Bandon, and hope to be open in a month or so, serving soups, salads and sandwiches.

"We will be smoking our own meats, making our own sausages and baking some bread," according to a Facebook post. They also plan to offer pizzas.

"The year 2025 will bring more options, special events, dinners and more," said the Langenbergs, who recently paved the large parking lot.

To those of you who always read my weekly column at Bandon.tv on Monday mornings and for the rst time in 15 years found it was missing last week, I want you to know that I wrote my column on Sunday night, just as I have done for the last 780 weeks without ever being late, but I had no idea that a computer glitch kept it from sending ... until Lori Osborne texted me rst thing Monday morning to say my column "was not there." Steve "Mongo" Buck had called her wondering if something was wrong since I had not missed a week or been late in 15 years.

I immediately called my email provider, CompU-Talk in North Bend, and found that since they had helped me change the password on my account several days earlier, on my laptop, it apparently had not picked up the new password on my desktop, where I write my column. So after about three hours, they resolved the problem and I was able once again to send my column, which appears in the Coquille Sentinel the following Thursday, and 10 days after I write it, it appears in a full page in The World, as well as several Facebook pages.

"It's the only Bandon news we have," said one of my faithful readers.

As part of Southern Coos Hospital's 25th anniversary, at its11th Street location, the hospital is putting together a lecture series in collaboration with the Tuesday Meet and Greet events, held at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse.

The program for Tuesday, June 11, is titled "Unlocking the Future at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center" featuring a talk by Chief Information Of cer

Scott McEachern on the implementation of a new electronic health records and accounting system, known as Epic. This is a major project for the hospital and McEachern will explain what it means for the public. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with the talk starting at noon.

"The project is likely the biggest expenditure that SCHHC will make in the next 10 years, outside of expansion and replacement of the hospital itself," said CEO Ray Hino.

A board member said the total cost of the project is about $8 million.

To encourage and support local students to pursue or continue education in the healthcare eld, the Southern Coos Health Foundation has opened the scholarship application period for the annual Mary Richards Memorial Scholarship.

Foundation's hospital gift shop. Mary Richards, for whom the scholarship is named, was a long-time member of the hospital auxiliary, who started the scholarship program before the Auxiliary became the hospital's volunteer corps. She worked for much of her career at Harbor Lights Middle School. Applications, due by 5 p.m. July 8, are available at the gift shop, the front desk at the hospital or online at southerncoos. org/mary-richardsmemorial-scholarship.

In a recent column, I mentioned that the name Grave Point (rather than Gravel Point) had historically been attached to the point of land opposite Face Rock, which I assumed is where the developers of the Gravel Point development came up with the name.

map. Gravel Point then becomes the description on all subsequent maps. "The point of land associated with Table Rock (end of 11th) has always been described as Coquille Point on all USGS mapping beginning in 1896. Interestingly, the NOAA coastal survey chart (2003) describes Grave Point, but indicates the point just south of the Face Rock Viewpoint, now served by Strawberry Lane," said my friend. My guess is that the name Gravel Point is the result of a transcription error.

All those who are entering into their second year of a post-secondary healthcare program, those who are employed by Southern Coos Hospital, or a child/dependent of a current employee may enroll. The scholarship program is funded by the proceeds from the

A friend did some research and he said the place name Grave Point rst appeared on a USGS topographical map in 1943. Prior to that, no speci c name was shown for the land. It is repeated on a different scale map for 1970. But starting in 1993, Grave Point is described as Gravel Point on a 1:10000 scale

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By June Casagrande

I don’t pay attention to the difference between “if” and “whether.” And that works out great. Just winging it, I have no trouble choosing “whether” in a sentence like “I don’t know whether to order the pasta or the pizza” and I have no trouble choosing “if” in a sentence like “If I order the pizza, I’ll have leftovers.”

In those examples, I don’t really have much choice. I’d never say, “I don’t know if to order the pasta or the pizza,” just as I’d never say, “Whether I order the pizza, I’ll have leftovers.

But not all whether/if choices are as clean. For instance, would you say, “I don’t know if it will rain” or “I don’t know whether it will rain”? Both work because both are correct. Yet some language cops have tried to take the simple logic of certain whether/if choices and make it into a rule governing every whether/if choice.

For example, a post some years ago on the Lit Reactor website argued: “‘Whether’ expresses a condition where there are two or more alternatives. ‘If’ expresses a condition where there are no alternatives.”

If this were true, which it’s not, it would mean that you could never say, “I don’t know if it will rain,” because there are two alternatives: it may or it may not rain.

This kind of arbitrary rule making is nothing new. Back in the 1700s, language experts were arguing that you can’t use “if” after verbs like “question,” “see” or “know.” Different rule, same result: You can’t say, “I don’t know if it will rain.”

There was no basis for this prohibition in the 1700s and there’s none now.

So why did anyone, at any point in history, waste even a minute trying to write a rule about “whether” and “if”? I’m not sure. It seems a lot of nonsensical grammar rules arose when people who were trying to explain some part of the language got carried away. They spotted some dynamic, like how you can’t say “I don’t know if to order the pasta” and tried to make a rule out of it, for example by declaring that you can’t use “if” after “know.” Soon, people are running around proclaiming that you can’t say, “I don’t know if it will rain.”

But there are some real differences between “whether” and “if.” As Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary explains it, “if” starts a subordinate clause in a conditional sentence. In other words, when one thing can happen on condition of the other, “if” works: If I order pizza, I’ll have leftovers. Here, I will only have leftovers on the condition that I order pizza. No pie, no leftovers.

But was there any chance you would use “whether” instead of “if” here? No. So you don’t need this rule.

As for “whether,” the dictionary tells us it is “a conjunction that usually starts a subordinate clause that expresses an indirect question involving two stated or implied possibilities or alternatives. And this is where the confusion starts: ‘if’ can also be used in this sense.” Maybe it will rain, maybe it won’t — either is possible. So “I don’t know whether it will rain” is correct here. But so is “I don’t know if it will rain.”

The closest thing to a pitfall with the word “whether” is the question of whether to add “or not”: I don’t know whether or not it will rain.

Some people say these extra words are unnecessary or even illogical. In most cases, they have a point. When conciseness counts, “or not” can usually be nixed. But if you feel like subjecting your reader to two extra syllables, you can. “Whether or not,” according to Merriam-Webster’s usage guide, is “perfectly good idiomatic English.”

— 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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By OregOn COast VisitOrs assOCiatiOn

On the Oregon Coast, ports are the heartbeat of our economy. The ocean is our greatest natural resource, supporting both the fishing and tourism industries. Ports serve as entry points to the water, centers of community activity, access points for locally caught seafood, and more.

The seafood and tourism industries utilize these shared spaces to nourish communities and stimulate the local economy, while providing launch points for recreational activities that attract families year after year. The 2023 Oregon Coastal Ports: A Biennial Snapshot report, funded by OCVA, illustrates the deep interconnection between the tourism industry and Oregon’s coastal ports, showcasing how these entities can collaborate to promote a more sustainable future for tourism and local food systems.

While ports have often been viewed primarily as pillars of the commercial fishing economy, they also offer recreational activities such as fishing, crabbing, charter services, kayaking, and community events. As visitor numbers increase each year, ports are uniquely positioned to drive sustainable tourism growth. For example, many of our partners are investing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to mitigate the environmental impact of travel. Currently, the Port of Bandon is equipped with EV charging facilities available to the public, and four additional ports are planning to install similar infrastructure when funds become available. These upgrades will make the ports more accessible to visitors driving EVs and will highlight the ports as champions of sustainable travel.

This is a pivotal time in planning for the future of tourism and blue economy resilience. The ports are central to these efforts, and partners along the coast can benefit from a deeper understanding of the ports’ resources, strengths, and opportunities offered in this report.

At this time, 13 out of the 14 ports lack the ability to measure visitor volume. Annual visitor measurement is a significant tool, as it can indicate the impact of tourism at port facilities. It can also indicate opportunities to better engage, and market to visitors. At this time two out of the 14 ports have a current marketing strategy, which offers a significant opportunity to better support ports in their engagement with stakeholders. As funding is allocated to infrastructure improvements, additional

visitor traffic can be better understood and managed through these marketing efforts, aiding the ports’ position as hubs for the future of Oregon’s resilient blue economy and healthy tourism ecosystem.

Opportunities to Support Oregon Coast Ports

Tourism can be promoted through increased marketing efforts, training for effective marketing campaigns, measurement of visitor volume and trends, and promotion of port accessibility and attractions to boost local businesses and attract tourism.

As capacity and visitor volume at ports increases, a few ways to mitigate the impact of tourism on the coast include investment in electric vehicles, efforts to reduce carbon footprint through cleaner technologies and the adoption of renewable energy, adaptive strategies to address extreme weather events, and visitor education on conservation efforts. Partners can also support ports by learning about and investing in blue economy infrastructure, which works towards keeping seafood local and facilitating connections between local fishermen and the seafood supply chain. By investing in these opportunities, Oregon coastal ports can continue working towards an enhanced role in tourism, economic development, environmental stewardship, and climate change mitigation.

This report is an invaluable resource for our coastal partners. We encourage organizations to use this data to better understand the ports in their regions and the broader Oregon Coast economic landscape. By acting on this data, we can collectively improve the resiliency of the Oregon Coast by advocating for coastal ports, aligning their needs, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Oregon Coast Visitors Association

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is the official Regional Destination Management Organization for the entire Oregon Coast as designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon). OCVA inspires travel and strengthens collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy.

OCVA has the honor of working with coastal communities to align partnerships, destination development projects, and destination marketing with the vision of creating “a coastal utopia for all.” This includes coastal stakeholders, new and returning visitors, and the natural resources that make these coveted experiences so magical.

The TurfMutt Foundation shares 5 ways to support backyard pollinators

June is National Pollinator Month

The TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces for 15 years, has long been an advocate of supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats in managed landscapes. In celebration of National Pollinator Month, TurfMutt reminds everyone about the important

role backyards and community green spaces play for these small but mighty backyard critters and their pollinating powers. Pollinators are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we take, according to the Pollinator Partnership.

“Our cities and neighborhoods have disrupted the natural ecosystem pathways that pollinators rely upon, but our backyards and community parks can help by providing these important creatures a

vital link to habitat and food,” said Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation.

“We encourage every homeowner and community to plant flowering plants and shrubs, in addition to trees and grass, in their managed landscapes.”

Here are 5 ways homeowners can support pollinators in their own backyard:

1. Remember Right Plant, Right Place Select flowering

plants that thrive in your yard’s conditions, taking into consideration things like climate zone (check out the USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone Map), soil type, the sun/ shade ratio and average rainfall. If a plant has evolved to thrive in your microclimate, it’s a good bet the pollinators in your community will prefer it, too. The Pollinator Partnership has free pollinator planting guides that anyone can download here.

2. Have a Balanced Landscape Plant a healthy balance of real grasses, garden flowers, shrubs and trees that bloom at different times of the year. Different colored plants that have their own smell and grow to various heights will attract different types of pollinator species. By keeping this in mind and planting accordingly, you can provide year-round pollinator support.

3. Create a “Target” Plant in clusters to make plants an easy target for pollinators to find. This will also increase pollination efficiency. It’s easier, faster and less wasteful for pollinators to work on a single plant species in one central area versus having to seek our individual plants.

4. Right-Size Your Effort

Remember, the size of your yard doesn’t matter. Pollinator pit stops can be created anywhere from urban condominium balconies and small home yards, to large estate lots and farms. Creativity is all that is needed. Window planters, patio containers, raised garden boxes, and even hanging planters can all offer nectar to pollinators. If you have no outdoor space to call your own, consider volunteering for a local pollinator organization, at a local park or community garden.

5. Remember the “Extras” Pollinators are hardworking and they need clean water and a place to rest. Backyard water sources can be in the form of a water feature or birdbath. You can even set out a shallow water container filled with rocks for pollinator perching.

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The Coquille Police Department is excited to announce their upcoming National Night Out event. National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coquille Community Building.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer

“This grand opening is more than a celebration. It’s the beginning of a vibrant new chapter in healthcare for our community,” said Iliana Montiel, CTCLUSI Assistant Director of Health Services.

The event was well-attended by both tribal members and the public at large.

and better places to live. Please come join us for FREE Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. There will be lots of activities for children to participate in. We will have multiple vendors and community partners out to show their support. We will have games and many other community-sponsored events for the whole family to enjoy. Including FREE skate and FREE swim at the Coquille Pool. This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family and enjoy a wonderful BBQ.

Those who participated in the open house got a sneak peak of the stateof-the-art facility, had the opportunity to meet staff and learn about care at the facility, and could even register to become a new patient at the health clinic.

They also had the opportunity to peruse informational booths, view a cultural performance by CTCLUSI tribal mem-

The Coquille Police Department will have police cars & emergency vehicles for kids to get an upclose look at. We will also have some great safety information for kids and parents. If your business or non-pro t organization would like to donate, volunteer, or participate, please call us directly at 541-3962114 to get more information. Remember to come join in the fun on August 6th, at the Coquille Community Building from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

bers, and be welcomed by CTCLUSI Chief Doug Barret, Council Chair Brad Kneaper, and CEO Lee Ann Wander.

Council Chair Kneaper and CEO Wander said they were happy with the support they received during the grand opening.

“It's been eye opening,” Kneaper said during the event. “I've been impressed with the way people are coming up

Studies have shown that children’s diets are lacking the fruits and vegetables that are necessary for healthy growth and brain development. A national survey of Children’s Health found that among children ages 1 to 5, half of them did not eat a daily vegetable and one in three did not eat a daily fruit.

Shimotakahara said he has spent a lot of time thinking about how to get children and their families to eat healthier.

“One of the things

that I found out is that, for about 20 years, there’s been a big push to encourage schoolbased gardens across the nation. There's no doubt that school gardens can help educate kids about health effects of eating. But none of the school garden programs have ever demonstrated that it changes what anybody eats at home,” Shimotakahara said.

So, he designed a project that allows the children to take their school gardens home with them. Shimotakahara’s theory is that people create eating habits based

and talking about their excitement about it – not just tribal members but other community members too.”

CEO Wander said Three Rivers Clinic represents more than just a health clinic in the community.

“This was about keeping a promise to the tribal membership – listening to their needs and wants – and also being able to do our part in the

community to open it up to everybody. So this is more than a new clinic in the area. It's a promise,” she said.

The tribal members said the care model at the Three Rivers Health Center is a traditional care model.

“It's getting back to what healthcare providers originally signed up for, being able to spend a lengthier amount of time with

on convenience. So if a person has fruits and vegetables readily available, it has the potential to create more healthy eating habits.

He and a group of volunteers came together earlier this year to create portable gardens for each rst-grader at Lincoln Elementary. The garden designs were inspired by Mel Bartholomew's top-selling Square Foot Gardening books.

“We have all sorts of little nger foods in these boxes – things like cherry tomatoes and lettuce and carrots, snap peas, radishes and strawberries.

The idea is to get them to want to just go out and pick it and put it in their mouths,” Shimotakahara said.

During the school year, teachers incorporated the gardens into their rstgrade curriculum.

“The teachers are wonderful here. They're just absolutely delightful. They are teaching the kids about growing stuff as well as about health,” the project leader said.

As the school year wraps up, the students take their gardens home with them.

“These little boxes could be applicable for

a lot of different socioeconomic groups. For instance, you could put this on the balcony of an apartment. You can put it outside your little house. You don't need a big yard or an actual garden, you just really need a sunny spot and a source of water. That's all,” Shimotakahara said.

Almost all of the rst-graders families are taking part in the scienti c study related to the gardens. The study involves pre-garden interviews with families, an interview during the project, as well as a follow-up interview. The study also

follows a control group of students who have similar health curriculum, but do not have gardens they take home.

Shimotakahara said the study will focus on whether or not the “Growing Together” project has an effect on long-term eating habits.

“If we can demonstrate any kind of bene t, we are going to publish it, and we are going to blow our horn right to the heavens, because I think it's important for the whole country to have an idea about how to change their diets,” he said.

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Growing Together continued from page 1 Courtesy Photos Dr. Steven Shimotakahara started “Growing Together,” during the school year at Lincoln Elementary School in Coquille. His hopes are that the “Growing Together” project will positively influence the participants’ long-term eating habits.

patients, really listening and speaking to see what their needs are and helping them out,” Wander said. Three Rivers Health Center is currently open to CTCLUSI tribal members and is scheduling appointments for the public beginning Monday, July 1, 2024. To learn more and enroll as a new patient, visit: http://threerivers.health/patients/.

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Thursday 06/06:

North Bend

• 7:49 am, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 8:56 am, theft, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:07 pm, criminal trespass, 400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:18 pm, theft, 2600 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 5:59 pm, theft, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:20 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Pony Creek & Crowell Lane.

• 9:19 pm, criminal trespass, 900 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 11:51 am, criminal trespass, 100 block of Hall Street.

• 1:37 pm, 54 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, theft III, failure to carry and present license, harassment, 100 block of North Cammann Street.

• 3:01 pm, burglary, 100 block of South Broadway & Curtis.

• 3:17 pm, criminal trespass, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:38 pm, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 800 block of 7th Avenue.

• 8:23 pm, threats, 1200 block of Teakwood Avenue.

• 9:16 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 7th & Central.

Coquille

• 7:36 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Highway 42 South & South Mill.

Reedsport

• 2:33 pm, fraud, 100 block of Riverbend.

• 4:25 pm, DUI, area of Highway 101 MP 207

Friday 06/07:

North Bend

• 2:17 am, criminal trespass, 1300 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 5:06 am, theft, 1800 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:14 pm, criminal mischief, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 5:05 pm, theft, 2200 block of Everett Avenue.

• 11:30 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Meade Street.

Coos Bay

• 9:35 am, fraud, 400 block of North Cammann Street.

• 11:30 am, 42 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1400 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 1:24 pm, criminal trespass, area of South Cammann & Pacific.

• 1:36 pm, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to register as sex offender, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 1:47 pm, domestic assault, area of Newmark & Taco Bell.

• 1:51 pm disorderly conduct, area of South 4th &

Elrod.

• 2:50 pm, disorderly conduct, 300 block of North Wasson Street.

• 3:25 pm, criminal trespass, 1000 block of South 1st Street.

• 3:41 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 8:02 pm, 24 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on traffic offense, area of South west & Montana.

• 9:14 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to register as sex offender, 500 block of Lockhart Avenue.

• 9:36 pm, threats, 300 block of South 9th Street.

• 9:39 pm, threats, 500 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 10:57 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 1:15 pm, disorderly conduct, 100 block of North Birch Street.

• 2:22 pm, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on robbery III, false info to police, area of Coquille Riverwalk.

• 2:22 pm, 58 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, area of Coquille Riverwalk.

• 4:14 pm, 58 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on attempt to commit class C felony, resisting arrest, assaulting a public safety

officer, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

Reedsport

• 1:20 am, trespassing, 500 block of Westmont Drive.

Saturday 06/08:

Coos Bay

• 6:45 am, theft of services, area of Flannagan & Madison.

• 7:40 am, criminal trespass, area of California & 22nd Street.

• 8:06 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Broadway Street.

• 9:21 am, 54 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, 500 block of South 4th Street.

• 9:50 am, criminal trespass, 1200 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 11:51 am, criminal mischief, 300 block of South 6th Street.

• 12:52 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of Laclair Street.

• 1:39 pm, 47 year old male cited on theft II, area of Newmark & Wasson.

• 3:18 pm, harassment, 2100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:35 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark & Bimart.

• 4:16 pm, disorderly conduct, area behind Mini Pet Mart.

• 5:49 pm, harassment, 1600 block of California Avenue.

• 7:32 pm, 44 year old female cited on DUI I, 1000 block of Evans Boulevard.

The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

By ROSEy THOMAS Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

In For Another Chamber Minute, it’s Rosey, Your Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is working on a few things this Summer we want to keep you in the loop on. Our Ambassadors are working on starting up a mentorship program where we can work closely with New Medical Professionals in town helping them assimilate to the area, and are hosting many events, June 27 Business After Hours this month is at CCD Business 540 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay, Bandon Rain & Facerock Creamery will be providing drinks & hor'soeuvre 5-7pm. Then July 1st Planet Fitness will be having a Ribbon Cutting

Grand Opening at 11am join us in welcoming them. Another Committee hard at work is our Leadership Coos Steering Committee, planning the next season of Leadership Coos, This 9-month program takes you through the ins and outs of our area giving participants an up close and personal tour of different organizations and entities in Coos

County. Applications come out in July and participants are chosen via first come first serve basis. Get your applications in right away if you want to attend this next season. Remember our Business is helping your business, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and heart our page on the Community Plus app.

• 7:35 pm, burglary, 600 block of South Wasson Street.

• 7:50 pm, criminal trespass, 2400 block of Woodland Drive.

• 9:12 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 2nd & Central.

• 9:44 pm, criminal trespass, 800 block of South Broadway Street.

• 10:48 pm, 20 year old female transported to Jackson County Jail on failure to appear on resisting arrest & disorderly conduct II, failure to appear II, failure to appear on criminal mischief II, resisting arrest, attempts to commit class C felony, assaulting public safety officer, 700 block of West 8th Street.

• 11:31 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

Coquille

• 1:51 am, theft, 200 block of West highway 42.

• 6:26 am, criminal trespass, 90 block of West Highway 42 South.

• 2:12 pm, 21 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, area of Coquille Riverwalk.

Sunday 06/09:

North Bend

• 8:07 am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation on criminal trespass, 1900 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 9:37 am, fraud, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 11:44 am, 41 year old male transported to Coos

County Jail on harassment, 600 block of Tower Street.

• 4:59 pm, theft, 2000 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay • 8:52 am, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Bayshore Drive. • 12:28 pm, criminal trespass, 1400 block of North Bayshore

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Drive. • 1:33 pm, disorderly conduct, area of South Morrison & Blanco Avenue. • 2:32 pm, criminal mischief, 900 block of South 8th Street. • 2:50 pm, 50 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue. • 6:42 pm ,30 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 500 block of Central Avenue. Coquille • 7:57 am, 46 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 200 block of Highway 42. • 11:05 am, disorderly conduct, 20 block of East 1st Street. • 12:39 pm, disorderly conduct, area of East 1st & Adams. • 2:20 pm, criminal trespass, 100 block of East 1st Street. Reedsport • 2:44 am, domestic disturbance, 400 block of Camellia Court. • 2:28 pm, disturbance, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital. Police Blotter The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

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ning,” Mill said.

“We grow up together. We watch babies be born and engagements happen. It’s the best. It fills my cup every Christmas and every summer,” she said.

reographing dances.

Mill said she comes from a musical family and originally joined in the Opry because she loves to perform.

Two of the longest local Opry performers include Les Engles and Fred Corbett. Corbett started as an original guitar and banjo player in the band, and was recognized for having “the chatter and personality to keep the show moving.”

Engles was among of the first performers to audition for the Opry.

resentatives said one of the secrets to keeping the Opry going is to include a mix of tried-and-true performers, along with the recruitment of fresh faces each year.

“I don't think people realize the talent that we have in our community. It is amazing – the singers, the dancers, the live band. Everybody puts in a lot of effort to put on a really amazing show,” Mill said.

The Summer Opry will be presented for two weekends only.

Since then, Engles has worked with over 7 different Opry directors, and has moved into the musical director position.

The Rock and Roll 50s Opry will take place July 12 through 14. The Country Opry will happen the following weekend, July 19 through 21.

“It just grabs you because the sense of community is palpable. We just have such a wonderful group of performers that love the show, and we have tons of regulars that come to watch every year, and who have been there since the begin-

His philosophy for Opry performers is to show up on time for rehearsal, focus on the music, don’t waste time – and have fun.

Liberty Theatre rep-

Shows start at 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday; and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets visit: www.thelibertytheatre.org.

Coastwide closures in effect for razor and bay clam harvesting

All razor and bay clam harvesting is now closed coastwide the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Historic high levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) are elevated in both razor and bay clams along the entire Oregon coast. This comes after the Oregon Health Authority announced that at least 21 people were sickened by PSP after eating mussels recreationally harvested on the North Coast since May 25.

PSP is a natural marine biotoxin produced by some species of microscopic algae. PSP levels have been increasing, leading to multiple closures in several shellfish species since May 23. Watch ODFW's Q&A with ODA and Oregon Health Authority for more information on PSP, shellfish poisoning symptoms, and shellfish testing.

Current harvest closures and openings:

• All razor clamming is now closed from the Washington border to the California border for high levels of PSP.

• All bay clamming is closed from the Washington border to the California border for high levels of PSP. This includes all clam species in the bays.

• All mussel harvesting remains closed coastwide for elevated levels of PSP.

• Crab harvesting remains open along the entire Oregon coast.

The ODA has also closed these commercial fisheries:

• Tillamook Bay: oysters.

• Netarts Bay: oysters.

• Umpqua bay: oysters.

• Coastwide: razor clams and bay clams.

ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.

For more information call ODA's shellfish biotoxin hotline at (800) 448-2474, the ODA Food Safety Program at 503- 986-4720, or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage.

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her talents as a back-up singer

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Summer Opry continued from page 1 Photos by Bree Laughlin The Little Theatre on the Bay has been bringing Opry shows to the local community for more than forty years. Their group of talented performers have been rehearsing for the Summer Opry, which will be coming to the Liberty Theatre stage for two weekends in July.