Paddle with a Scientist
BY BREE LAUGHLIN
World
About a dozen community members recently had the opportunity to paddle from the bay in Charleston into the South Slough Estuary.
The community members were participating in a Paddle with a Scientist event organized by South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. The kayakers experienced the rich cultural and natural history of South Slough on a trail that ows with the tide. During the ve-mile paddle, they kayakers got a view of Reserve rarely seen by visitors. They also got a unique view of local wildlife, including a variety of birds, while they made their way through the waterway. Program participants were joined by naturalist and bird expert Joe Metzler, who gave them a sneak peek into his work with the purple martin.
The world's largest swallow, martins are uncommon in Oregon. They nest both solitarily
Polly: A True Pioneer Musical coming to the stage
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
‘Polly: A True Pioneer Musical’ presents an experience of love, laughter, and generations of strong women. The Little Theatre on the Bay is presenting the musical July 25 through Aug. 3 at the historic Liberty Theatre in North Bend. Polly features a multi-generational cast of mothers and daughters—all of whom are descendants from the real-life heroine of this pioneer adventure.
“I’m so excited to tell this story,” said lead actress Abigail Becker.
“The music is amazing and it’s cool to be sharing the story of a real pioneer that I’m related to,” she said. The musical follows the life of Polly Matilda Merrill Colton, the biggest personal-
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“I'll show you my system where I can actually capture the box, take it down, examine the young inside, and put it back safely,” Metzler said before the paddle.
and colonially in nest boxes specially put up for them, in crevices in human-made structures, and in cavities in snags and pilings, according the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Scientist Metzler has installed several purple martin nest boxes in the Reserve. He was interested see if any purple martin babies had hatched in them.
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
Community members are invited to get moving to support autism treatment in Coos County. Star sh Youth Therapy Center is hosting their inaugural "Move-A-Thon" to raise funds to expand their services. Participants can seek out pledges from friends and family to raise money for each lap they complete on the track.
Photo by Bree Laughlin
Starfish Youth Therapy Center's Provider Specialist/Project Manager
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South Coast razor clam harvesting expanded
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce a new shell sh opening. Razor clam harvesting is being opened on the south coast from between Cape Blanco to the North Jetty of Coos Bay. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shell sh Toxin (PSP) have continued to test below the closure limit. Razor clamming is now open from the North Jetty of Coos Bay to the California border and remains open from the Washington border to Yachats River. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from the Yachats River to the North Jetty of Coos Bay for elevated levels of PSP toxin. Bay clam harvesting is closed from Cascade Head to the California border for elevated levels of PSP toxin. Bay clam harvesting is open from
the Washington border to Cascade Head. Mussel harvesting remains closed along the entire Oregon coast. Crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast.
Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shell sh toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure
limit. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits. For more information call Oregon Department of Agriculture's (ODA) shell sh biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Shell sh Desk at (503) 986-4726, or visit the ODA recreational shell sh biotoxin closures webpage.
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.
Tyler Garnett
December 29, 1997- June 17, 2024
Tyler James Garnett, who graced this world with his presence on December 29, 1997, in Oregon City, Oregon, has departed from us on June 17, 2024, at the tender age of 26. He passed in Redmond, Oregon, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and joyous memories. Tyler, a gentle and kind-hearted soul, was a beacon of light with an infectious laugh that could fill a room with warmth. His love for music was only surpassed by the love for his daughter, Venicia, who was the apple of his eye. He is survived by his adored daughter, Venicia Garnett; his devoted parents, Kathie and Geoff Jones; his brother, Cole Boatman; his uncle, Tim Garnett; grandparents, Larry Denton and Tim Garnett, Sr.; as well as his special boy, Cash Anglin. Tyler also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close family friends, including Sarah Roe, Erin Charbonneau, Tara Moore, and Stephanie Bumgardner, who will all hold his memory dear. Preceding him in death were his beloved grandmother (Mema), Patti Denton,
and cousin, Danielle Dollins. A graduate of Crook County High School, Tyler was a gift to all who had the pleasure of knowing him during his years there. In accordance with his family's wishes, a private Celebration of Life will be held in Prineville, Oregon, to honor Tyler's memory. The Autumn Funeral Home in Redmond, Oregon, has been given the great honor of assisting the Jones/Garnett family during this sorrowful time. Tyler's life, though brief, was marked by an abundance of love and laughter, which will endure in the hearts of those who loved him. His legacy will be cherished and kept alive through the stories and memories shared by his loved ones.
Death Notices
Samuel David Franklin, 93, of Coos Bay, passed away June 29, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Anthony "Tony" Jon Smith, 58, of Rockville, Maryland, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away June 28, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals. com
James "Jim" Elmore Dagit, 62, of Coos Bay, passed away June 29, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Scot Edward McDermott, 52, of Coos Bay, passed away June 26, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
John Charles Bartishofski, 82, of Coos Bay, passed away June 29, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
David Brooks
May 2, 1934- September 17, 2023
David H. Brooks, a 1953 Marysville High School graduate, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 89. He was survived by his wife of 66 years (67 on 9/22/23), Jeanette D. Brooks, and his three children; Michael V. Brooks (and Jeff Honea), Timothy L. Brooks and Tammy M. Brooks (and Jose Morales Sanchez and their 2 children; Junior and Carlos). Dave was of sound mind until the day he left this earth. Utilizing his experience and knowledge to teach and inform anyone smart enough to listen to him. Dave forged
Duane Morris
his own path, leaning on the support and encouragement from his wife and always finding a way to make things happen. Dave never acknowledged when things weren't going right as a failure but rather an opportunity to learn. He was a very driven man and believed whole heartedly in "mind over matter" and "if you think you can, you can". He had a full range of experiences throughout his life - from champion archery, class President in High School, boat builder, salmon cannery owner, garden store owner, cranberry
October 14, 1935- June 14, 2024
Duane Wendell Morris of Roseburg, Oregon was born October 14, 1935 to Millie and Jasper (Jap) James Morris in Coquille, Oregon. Duane went home to be with God on June 14, 2024 after being recently diagnosed with cancer. Duane grew up and worked on a working ranch outside of Bandon, Oregon. He graduated from Bandon High School in 1952. Duane started driving log trucks at age 17, fresh out of high school. Duane spent many years as a Senior Self-loader
Operator at Sun Studs which later became Lone Rock Timber in Roseburg, Oregon. Duane met the love of his life, Madge Bursch Walker, when a friend of his who worked with Madge set them up on a blind dinner date. Duane and Madge were across the street neighbors but did not know each other. They married on November 27, 1992. Duane’s faith in God was very strong, as was his love for the Lord. When he found out about his cancer just a few short months ago,
Corri Schneider
January 11, 1974- May 24, 2024
Corri Ann Schneider, (Cori) 50, of Monmouth Oregon, passed away on May 24, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. Born on January 11, 1974, in Reedsport, Oregon, to Bill and Vickie Schneider, Cori grew up with her brother Darrell. From her early years Corri knew she wanted to be a teacher. While a senior at RHS she volunteered in a kindergarten class room as a cadet teacher & worked closely with several students with disabilities. After graduation from RHS she moved to Independence Oregon & attended Western Oregon University’s (WOU) teacher’s education program. Before earning her teaching Certificate
she dedicated herself to nurturing young minds in various roles at Kuebler Learning Tree Center in Salem, Oregon. After receiving her teaching certificate she joined the Salem Kaiser School District team, at Houck Middle School, where she found her true calling teaching special needs students. Corri was known for her unwavering dedication to her students and her ability to inspire those around her. Her love of teaching and her dedication to the field of education will live on in the many students and colleagues she touched. Corri is survived by her loving parents, Bill & Vickie Schneider, Lowell, Brother & Sister-in-law, Darrell
Mervyn E. Cloe, Jr.
February 6, 1929- June 11, 2024
Mervyn E. Cloe, Jr. passed away on June 11, 2024, in Reedsport, OR. He was born on February 6, 1929, in Hood River, OR to Mervyn E. Cloe, Sr. and Jessie N. Cloe (Howard). Mervyn spent his formative years in The Dalles, OR and loved to reminisce about life along the Columbia River before the dams were built. He graduated from The Dalles High School in 1946, playing linebacker and offensive line on the varsity football team and singing in an award-winning choir that traveled the State to perform and compete. Upon graduation, and through 1957 Mervyn worked in construction trades in The Dalles, learning lessons that would serve him the rest of his life as a skilled builder and creative problem solver. In 1959 he joined Umpqua River Navigation and later Lillebo Construction in Reedsport. From 1966 until his retirement
farmer and cranberry consultant. All of these endeavors were left in better condition after his dedication and hard work. Dave didn't stop there with making a difference; he founded a non-profit organization named the Brooks Education Foundation - https:// brookseducationfdn. org/- which, with the help of his daughter, Tammy Brooks, they are currently providing scholarships to youth (affected by foster care, homelessness, and/or family instability) to provide them educational
opportunities to help them grow up to make a difference in their communities. You done good dad ---- R.I.P.
Mervyn was a selfemployed general contractor. Mervyn served in the National Guard for 20 years, first joining in 1948. His working career benefitted greatly from the training he received during his service. Mervyn learned and applied so much from the Engineer Officer program he completed at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia that he was often mistaken for a licensed engineer.
Mervyn had a 24-year marriage to Carolyn Lowry, raising 4 children. He was married to Jean Krausfeldt (Smith) from 1993 until she passed away in 2009. Mervyn was proud to be an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church for 63+ years. Worship was always extremely important to Mervyn and his congregation was very dear to him. He very much appreciated the support he received from them, particularly after his move to nursing
he said it was Ok. He was ready and looking forward to meeting God. Duane was preceded in death by his mother, father, step-father, 2 sisters, and sons Mike Morris and Gary Morris. He is survived by his wife, Madge Morris, daughter Dawn (& Vince) Widemann, step-daughters Luella Cox, Dee (& Collis) Bearden, and Lin Tobin, plus grandchildren Chris Widemann, Lesharo V. Hailey, Neil (& Javiera) Cox, and Julie Cox. A Celebration Of Life Service honoring Duane
& Denise Schneider, Hauser; Nephew, Jacob Schneider, Coos Bay; Aunts Kandie Gibbons, Kennewick WA; & Mary Beska, of Reedsport; Uncle, Roy Burns, Pleasant Hill, & multiple cousins. Family & friends will always remember Corri as a cheerful, loving, smiling person, no matter what life threw at her. She was preceded in death by a sister, Nicole; nephew, Nicholas; & great niece, McKenna. A memorial service to celebrate Corri’s life will be held on August 11, 2024 at 2 pm at the Reimer Bldg. at Albany General Hospital at 1046 6th Ave. SW Albany Oregon. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Samaritan Foundations, specifically to the Albany General Hospital Foundation Arts Care Program. Corri loved going to the monthly art workshops which is dedicated to helping cancer patients and their support group find positivity in their lives.
care. Mervyn was also a long-time member of Lions Club and a driving force behind the War Memorial at Hahn Park that continues to reflect positively on the Reedsport community. He also put much effort into recruiting the US Marine band for Reedsport’s Veteran Day parade. Characteristics that made Mervyn special were his faith, optimism, confidence, intellect, creativity, work ethic and patriotism. He used to say his optimism was only natural given his blood type was “B-Positive”. Mervyn firmly believed, and often put forth that “there is always a way to solve a problem – just don’t give up until you find it!”
In retirement Mervyn took up salmon fishing with his dear friend “Doc”, which produced ample food for the table and even more stories to be shared with family. These “fishing with Doc” years were probably the happiest of
Mervyn’s life, especially since they coincided with his marriage to Jean. Mervyn is survived by daughters Janice Henry (Gary) and Susan
and his brother Lonnie Cloe The funeral service will be at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Reedsport on July 20th at 1pm.
Smith (Ron) as well as sons Bryan Cloe (Sherri) and Martin Cloe (Barbara) plus 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Jean, mother Jessie Sweeney, his father Mervyn Cloe, Sr., his sister Peggy Flatt
will be held Saturday July 13, 2024, at 1:00 at Church On The Rise, 3500 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, Oregon. All are welcome to attend.
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LONGSHORE OPPORTUNITY: PORT OF COOS BAY, OR
To be considered for potential processing toward status as an “Identified Casual” longshore worker in the Port of Coos Bay, OR, all public applicants must complete the Online Application at https://coosbay.casualdrawingapp. net/public. The Online Application requires that each applicant provide the applicant’s first and last names (middle name is not required but recommended if there is one), mailing address, telephone number with Area Code, month of birth, numerical day of birth and a valid email address. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Phone calls regarding the process will not be accepted and any in-person or written applications submitted through a mailing service of any kind will not be accepted. Applications can be submitted online beginning 8:00 a.m. PDT, on July 10, 2024 Applicants will receive an email confirming submission of their application.
On or about July 26, 2024 a drawing will be held from a combination of timely received public applications and “Interest Card” applications. If the number of timely public applications received exceeds that of the timely Interest Card applications received, a preliminary drawing will be held just among the public applications to collect a number equal to the amount of Interest Card applications. To be eligible for consideration, public applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PDT, July 17, 2024. A sequenced list of those selected for processing will be posted for 30 days at WWW.PMANET.
ORG. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with photograph, have no disqualifying convictions, have a sufficient knowledge of English to speak and understand written and verbal directions and safety warnings in English, and be eligible to work in the U.S. Those selected for processing will be advised of additional requirements.
Only one application per person. Anyone attempting to submit more than one application (of any type) will be disqualified. Those submitting an Interest Card application may not submit a public application as described here. Duplication, sale or trade for value of an Interest Card or Interest Card code is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the applicant as well as discipline and punishment of the seller or trader, up to and including possible deregistration or termination of longshore employment and dispatch privileges. There is no fee or charge for applying. No money should be paid to any person or organization related to this recruitment program. Casual longshore workers are not eligible to receive benefits provided under the collective bargaining agreement only to registered workers (for example, health insurance, pensions, holiday pay, vacation pay). There is no guarantee of casual processing, employment, continued employment, or advancement; casual work is sporadic and never guaranteed, but casuals must nonetheless work sufficient available hours to retain longshore dispatch privileges.
A TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) is required by the Department of Homeland Security to enter all marine facilities. Applicants are urged to promptly familiarize themselves with TWIC application requirements: www. tsa.gov and 1-866-347-8371 are resources (not PMA, ILWU, or the Joint Port Labor Relations Committee/ JPLRC).
Submitting an application does not guarantee processing or employment in the longshore industry. The procedures by which
longshore processing and employment may be offered can be changed at any time and without notice at the discretion of the joint parties to the governing collective bargaining agreement.
Applicants are responsible for keeping the JPLRC informed of their current contact information. All contact information updates must be made in writing. Please send all contact information updates to: Coos Bay JPLRC - Casual Processing, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 330, Portland, OR 97204.
Any disputes or claims about any aspect of this casual process are subject to the collective bargaining agreement and its grievance procedures; they must be in writing and received by the JPLRC (Coos Bay JPLRC - Casual Processing Grievance, 101 SW Main Street, Suite 330, Portland, OR 97204) within ten (10) days of the source of the complaint. No extensions. JPLRC decisions on grievances are final and binding. PMA member companies are equal opportunity employers.
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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24985036-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, STANLEY R SWEET as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., A CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 7/27/2006, recorded 8/2/2006, in official records of COOS County, Oregon and/or as fee/file/ instrument/microfilm/ reception number 200610540 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 6097400 25S13W10DA2600 LOT 28 AND THE SOUTH 30 FEET OF LOT 27, BLOCK 3, SIMPSON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF NORTH BEND, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1367 BAYVIEW ST, NORTH BEND, OR 97459-3661 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: $15,689.59 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $148,061.88 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 10/1/2023, 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 10/10/2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, 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 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 STANLEY SWEET 1367 BAYVIEW ST NORTH BEND, OR 97459-3661 Original Borrower ROYCE LONG 1367 BAYVIEW ST NORTH BEND, OR 97459 Current Owner For Sale Information Call: 916-9390772 or Login to: www. nationwideposting.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-24985036-BB Dated: 5/28/2024 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 #0202694 6/28/2024 7/5/2024 7/12/2024 7/19/2024
CW24-2140 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on July 18, 2024. Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212. All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: Lucaina Camarillo Contents of Storage Unit #54 $1,120.05
Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by appointment only on July 17, 2024, 9:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Please call the Charleston Marina at 541-888-2548 to schedule an appointment. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port
SERIES I TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF VIRGIL
V. MCREYNOLDS AKA
VIRGIL MCREYNOLDS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROCHELLE
A. MCREYNOLDS AKA ROCHELLE
MCREYNOLDS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY, Defendants.
To: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF VIRGIL V. MCREYNOLDS AKA VIRGIL MCREYNOLDS; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF ROCHELLE
A. MCREYNOLDS AKA ROCHELLE
MCREYNOLDS;
OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY. You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this summons upon you, and in case of your failure to do so, for want thereof, Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” (or “reply”) must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an
attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans’ service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling the 2-1-1 information service. Additionally, contact information for a service officer appointed under ORS 408.410 for the county in which you live and contact information for a community action agency that serves your area can be found by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/services/ pages/county-services. aspx and selecting your county. You can also
access a list of Veterans Services for all Oregon counties by visiting the following link: https://www. oregon.gov/odva/Services/ Pages/All-ServicesStatewide.aspx. The relief sought in the Complaint is the foreclosure of the property located at 1605 KRISTI LOOP, LAKESIDE, OR 97449. Date of First Publication: 6/28/2024 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP s/ Michael Scott Michael Scott OSB No. 973947 920 SW 3rd Ave, 1st Floor Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (971) 201-3200 Fax: (971) 201-3202 mscott@mccarthyholthus. com Of Attorneys for Plaintiff IDSPub #0202950 6/28/2024 7/5/2024 7/12/2024 7/19/2024
WLD24-3000 STORAGE AUCTION Preview/Bid online at: www.bid-13. com, 2075 Sheridan Ave, NB July 17-23, 2024: B-12 & B-46, Kara Anderson, Household items, exercise equipment, shelving, furniture, labeled boxes, camping, lawnmower.
WLD24-3002 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of JOYCE E. MORRIS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB05547 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative at Lawrence Finneran LLC, Attorney at Law, 405 North Fifth Street, PO Box 359, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice or they may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative.
DATED and first published this 12th day of July, 2024. Evelyn Denise Thurman, Personal Representative
WLD24-3003 Notice to Interested Persons Case No: 24PB03186 In the Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Coos. In the Matter of the Estate of Carl W Smith, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Eddie L Smith has been appointed as the personal representative for the above estate. All persons with claims against this estate are required to present them to the personal representative at: 63490 S Jade Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420 within four months of the date of the publication of this notice, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the procee4dings in this estate may obtain personal information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative.
Port of Coos Bay Pursues Critical Grants to Advance Transformational Terminal Project
For the World
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, in collaboration with North Point Development, is seeking three significant federal grants to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project (PCIP).
The applications mark a pivotal moment for the Port as it secures funding for the economy-changing initiative located in Coos Bay. Included with the applications were strong Letters of Support from the Oregon Congressional Delegation and the Building Trades and Carpenters Unions that urged federal funding for the innovative intermodal distribution hub.
The PCIP is a project of national importance, poised to establish a vital
intermodal gateway for west coast imports and exports, facilitating the movement of containers and agriculture products through the Port of Coos Bay. Once operational, this cutting-edge facility is projected to handle approximately 1.2 million TEUs annually and generate 9,400 permanent direct and indirect career path jobs. The project will establish Coos Bay as a critical hub of national and international commerce and establish a stronger economic foundation for the region and the United States. “Importers and exporters are actively seeking additional U.S. port capacity,” said Brianna Hanson, Vice President of the Port Board of Commissioners. “Resilient infrastructure is crit-
ical for American goods to reach their destination on-time. Recently, global instability, the drought in the Panama Canal, conflict in the Red Sea and collapse of F. Scott Key Bridge are all stark reminders of the need for supply chain resilience.” Federal funding is imperative to unlock additional private investment and crucial to rejuvenating a community that has struggled to diversify it’s economy since the booming timber years when the Port of Coos Bay was the busiest lumber port in the world. The container terminal project is seen as a vital step in helping local businsesses once again having a year-around customer base and spurring opportunity for the the South Coast to flourish.
The PCIP project
encompasses three integral components: the deepening and widening of the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel, system-wide upgrades to the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL), and the construction of a rail-served maritime terminal on Port-owned property on the North Spit. While previous plans involved seeking funding through the MEGA grant program, the revised approach focuses on leveraging multiple grants to support critical planning and design enhancements. North Point Development will spearhead the construction of the rail-served marine terminal, featuring electrified crane-served ship berths and an integrated rail yard designed to optimize container handling effi-
ciency while minimizing emissions. The PCIP will incorporate innovative design elements, emphasizing climate resilience such as full-electrification and predominantly railbased landside container movements. By prioritizing rail transportation, the project aims to alleviate highway congestion from the country's aging infrastructure and significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. "Too often we treat our critical infrastructure needs as if we are filling potholes in the supply chain, rather than building the new and needed road,” said Chad Meyer, CEO of North Point Development. “This is an opportunity to be forward-thinking. The PCIP is not just a container terminal project, it’s the
creation of an entirely new shipping highway for international commerce. The PCIP creates a crucial new logistical throughput to ensure American goods get to market while enhancing the security of imported products by creating an alternative to clogged domestic ports.” The PCIP project has garnered widespread support, with $55 million in funding secured from the State of Oregon and bipartisan endorsement from state and federal legislators across the nation. Over one hundred and fifty letters of support from diverse stakeholder groups underscores the project's significance and community support.
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute’s summer lunches and restaurant service returns
For the World
Coos Bay, OR – Diners and community members are invited to once again indulge at the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) as it brings back its highly anticipated summer lunches and restaurant service. These events provide students with valuable real-world experience as they prepare to enter the culinary field.
Over the course of select dates during three weeks in July and August, these student-run events will offer various dining experiences for the community. Each week features a different type of dining, allowing
students to utilize OCCI’s new food truck and gain experience in a restaurant setting.
Week 1 (July 23-25): “Food Truck Extravaganza” and La Patisserie Bakery
Enjoy lunch options from OCCI's new food truck and pizza oven, with freshly baked delights available from La Patisserie bakery. No Reservations
Necessary: Indoor seating is on a first-come, first-served basis; seated orders will not be taken.
Dates: Tuesday, July 23, Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Week 2 (July 30 – Aug. 1): Summer Restaurant and La Patisserie Bakery
Dine at tables and order from a three-course menu, with freshly baked delights from La Patisserie bakery also available.
Reservations Highly Encouraged: Reservations start at 11:00 a.m. with final seating at 1:30 p.m. No groups over eight people. Walk-ins are not guaranteed and depend on available seating.
Dates: Tuesday, July 30, Wednesday, July 31, and Thursday, August 1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Week 3 (Aug. 6-8): Summer Restaurant and La Patisserie Bakery
Dine at tables and order from a threecourse menu, with freshly baked delights from La Patisserie bakery also available. Note: this menu will be different from the menu available on Week 2.
Reservations Highly Encouraged: Reservations start at 11:00 a.m. with final seating at 1:30 p.m. No groups over eight people. Walk-ins are not guaranteed and depend on available seating.
Dates: Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
RSVP Information
To make your reservation for a Week 2 or Week 3 luncheon, please email shawn.warren@socc.edu or call 541-888-1540.
We hope you join us for these unique dining experiences! Your participation supports the next generation of culinary professionals.
About Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI)
The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) is a professionally accredited culinary institution at Southwestern Oregon
Community College located in Coos Bay, Oregon. OCCI offers both degrees and certificates in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts. The school is renowned for providing comprehensive culinary training programs that equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the culinary industry. With a focus on hands-on learning, experienced faculty, and affordable programs, OCCI is committed to nurturing culinary talent and shaping the next generation of talented chefs. For more information, visit www.socc.edu/occi.
UTV Takeover brings dunes enthusiasts together
BY BREE LAUGHLIN
The World
The UTV Takeover attracts 30,000 to 40,000
people to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area for a variety of UTV activities, group rides, concerts, games and more.
The latest UTV Takeover happened Tuesday, June 25 through Sunday June, 30. The event is touted as the largest and most fun, family-friendly UTV event on the Oregon dunes.
Utility vehicle enthusiasts took part in events, or watched as a spectator, as drivers raced through the sand, hucked themselves into the air, performed long distance wheelies, and climbed up steep hills.
At the entrance and headquarters of the UTV Takeover, Boxcar Campground, event-goers could
explore different utility vehicle brands, manufacturers, performance shops and vendors. Organizers describe this Vendor Row as “the candy store for everything UTV.”
Those who came to the UTV Takeover could also take part in activities like happy hour meet and greets, cornhole tournaments, daily bene t raf es, rock-n-roll bingo and more.
The bene t raf es help support local groups such as AMVETS Bay Area Post 10, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, re, rescue and youth sports organizations, Oregon Bay Area Beati cation and Oregon Volunteer Dune Patrol.
Event Coordinator Curtis Green said the UTV Takeover has grown exponentially every year since its’ inception in 2015 around a camp re. He said, over the years,
the people who go to the UTV Takeovers have become a “sand family.”
“This is a very tight community. We all know each other. We look forward to it every year to catch up with the people
just as much as the event itself,” Green said.
The event coordinator said The UTV Takeover wouldn’t happen without the dedication of staff and volunteers who come together every year.
“We are in this industry because of our passion and our love for the outdoors, and the partnerships with our sponsors and vendors. But most importantly –when you camp next to
musical as a gift to his wife, Johanne Frechette Perry. For two decades the pair performed the musical across the nation, garnering huge praise for the show and sold-out theaters for nearly every performance.
and heartrending true stories, Polly is described as a pioneer story that everyone can enjoy.
The writer and composer of the musical, Steven Kapp Perry, spent two years working on this
But when the duo decided to allow a new generation of performers take the show on, local theater legends John and Gaylene Adamson, their daughter, Willow Becker, and granddaughter, Abigail Becker, thought they could infuse new life into
the show as a family. “It’s an incredible show as a one-woman performance,” said Becker. “But I really wanted to do this show about generations of women with my own generations of women. I am so blessed that my talented mother and daughter are doing this once-in-a-lifetime show with me.”
Tickets for ‘Polly: A True Pioneer Musical’ can be purchased at thelibertytheatre.org.
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The Little Theatre on the Bay is presenting ‘Polly: A True Pioneer Musical’ July 25 through Aug. 3 at the historic Liberty Theatre in North Bend.
someone and meet them, and now, your kids are playing together – it’s just makes for a really cool community,” he said.
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Event organizers said the UTV Takeover tour of events has grown exponentially since its' inception in 2015 around a campfire.
Community Calendar of Events
Please email worldcirculation@countrymedia.net to submit an event. Prints every Friday in The World!
Yoga Every Wednesday in June/ July @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Coos Art Museum
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
Egyptian Theatre Presents: Tours and Organ Music
Every Wednesday during June, July, August @ 11 am 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
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
CREATE Center
Summer Dance Program
Every Saturday starting June
22 @ various times below:
10 to 10:45 Mini Dance for ages 2 to 5 11 to 11:45 Hip Hop for ages 6 to 12 12 to 12:45 Ballet for ages 6 to 12 1 to 2:00 Teen Dance
74 East 1st Street, Coquille
Summer Dance Program at the CREATE Center has changed. Jessica Hall and her the Performing Arts Academy of Coos County is leaving her Coquille site. But Chelsea King is coming back!! She will be a contracted instructor under the nonprofit CREATE Center whose mission is to make dance available and affordable to Coquille and surrounding areas. With summer, there are vacations so payment is per class. Sign up with Chelsea King at (208) 570-1062 or e-mail chelsearking1209@yahoo. com. If unable to get ahold of her contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo. com.
Egyptian Theatre Presents Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, July and August @ 11 am- 1 pm
Theatre tours will be @ 11 am and 11:30 am. Our mighty Wurlitzer Organ will play from 12 pm- 1 pm. Stop by and say hello. We will volunteer information, our upcoming events, and new merchandise.
“My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot”
July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 2, 3, 10, 17, 24, 30, 31 All at 7 pm June 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!
Mixed Media Artist Group with Natalie Hargreaves Fridays, July 5; July 19; August 2; August 23; September 6; September 20 @ 11 am – 4 pm Coos Art Museum
Teen After Hours Friday, July 12 @ 6pm – 8 pm Coos Bay Library
Teens 12-18 are invited to a special “after hours” event at the Coos Bay Public Library from 6:00-8:00pm, Friday, July 12. During the event, teens can do a paint by numbers canvas, listen to music, and play games. Pizza will be provided. Participants must arrive by 6:15 pm to participate.
Gallery By The Bay – David Castleberry Friday, July 12 – Saturday, August 31 Unity by the Bay, 2100 Union Avenue
On large and small, square, rectangular, and uniquely shaped pieces of Masonite, artist David Castleberry interprets the beauty and magic of the local area with oil paints. Using broad strokes and tiny dots and swirls, he infuses the pieces with light and shadow inviting the viewer to look deeper.
One of the South Coast’s best known artists, David has a long history of exhibitions and awards. His solo exhibits in museums and prestigious galleries crisscross the nation. Expanding on woodworking skills, fabric making and design, he has most recently been painting with oils on pieces of prepared Masonite, bringing the beauty of his surroundings to life adding a bit of whimsy. Most of David’s current work is quite large (3 ft x 3 ft and larger) although he does smaller pieces also…including his famous fish shaped creations
familiar to those who have visited the Southwest Regional Airport.
Egyptian Theatre Presents: The Hurt Locker
Friday, July 12 & Saturday, July 13 @ 7pm
229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
Summer Movies in the Park
(ing Lot): Project Wild Thing
Friday, July 12 @ 8:30 pm10:00 pm
Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
Summer Movies in the Park (ing Lot): Project Wild Thing
Friday, July 12 @ 8:30 pm10:00 pm
Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
2 Coos County Poets
Saturday, July 13 @2:00 pm
Coos Bay Public Library in the Myrtlewood Room
Coos Bay’s Annis Cassells is a poet, writer, life coach, and teacher who facilitates writing workshops and conducts memoir writing classes. In 2023, she published her second poetry collection, What the Country Wrought. Thomas Mitchell’s poems and essays have appeared in numerous journals & anthologies. His latest collection, Crow Genesis was published in 2024. Tom lives in North Bend and is the winner of the 2020 Cloudbank poetry contest.
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.
Explorer’s Club Saturday, July 13 @ 11 am- 2 pm
Coos Bay History Museum
Celebrate summer at the Coos Bay History Museum with pebble painting, chalk art, bubbles, and more outdoor games and educational activities. Free drop in program. Free kids activities.
Breakfast at the Senior Center Saturday, July 13 @ 8:30- 11 am Lakeside Senior Center- 915 North Lake Road, Lakeside Pancake, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. Bring your
family and friends. There is
a $6.00 charge for breakfast. Seniors over 60, $5.00. Children under 6 years, free.
Egyptian Theatre Presents: Wednesday with Walt Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Wednesday, July 17 @ 6pm 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay 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
Wednesday, 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.
Food and Mood
Wednesday, July 17 @ 12:30- 1:30 pm Chetco Activity Center- 550 Chetco Lane, Brookings Discover how foods can have a profound influence on mood and brain health.
Summer Reading 2024: Yoga for Teens Wednesdays July 17, 24, and
31 @6 pm.
Coos Bay Public Library
Local yoga instructor Kelli Bosak will offer a yoga series geared towards teens three Wednesdays this July (July 17, 24, 31) at 6:00pm at the Coos Bay Public Library. The program is free and open to teens ages 13 and up. Each teen who attends will receive a free yoga mat as well as a water bottle; teens may attend one or all sessions. No pre-registration is required.
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.
Coos Bay Library
- Unlimited Book Club
Every third Thursday, starting on July 18 @ 6 pm. Zoom Meeting
This meeting will be an opportunity for members to meet and discuss our next title, selected by book club members, To Free the Captives: A Plea for the American Soul by Tracy K. Smith. Suggestions for future readings will come from members of Unlimited. Those interested are invited to attend the meeting, there is no obligation to stay. To receive Zoom link for meeting, register for free @ https://bit.ly/3R6E57M
Coos Bay Library - ASL Practice Place
Every third Thursday, starting on July 18 @ 12 pm Zoom Meeting
Program is for those who wish to practice their ASL conversational skills and help other learners in a friendly setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign in ASL as a group for one hour in a casual, informal environment. This is NOT a class, but we will provide ideas for conversational topics. Beginners are welcome. Let’s sign! This program is FREE and open to anyone who wishes to sharpen their ASL conversational skills. Register for this event @ https://bit.ly/3m6j2WG
Egyptian Theatre Presents: Lincoln Friday, July 19 & Saturday, July 20 @ 7pm 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
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.
Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers –Acoustic Circle Jam Saturday, July 20 @ 1 pm – 3 pm Odd Fellows Hall in Bandon
This is a free event, the public is invited to come listen, dance or sit in with us. We only use acoustic stringed instruments, piano, and harmonicas; no percussion, brass, or woodwinds. We have great refreshments and fun. Please join us! For more information please call Ruth at 541-759-3419.
Egyptian Theatre Presents: Wednesday with Walt Ratatouille Wednesday, July 24 @ 6 pm 229 S Broadway, Coos Bay
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.
Coos Art Museum’s 30th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition
For the World Coos Bay, OR- The Coos Art Museum is excited to announce our 30th Annual Maritime Exhibition from July 6th-September 22, 2024.
Maritime Exhibition was funded by a grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund and sponsored in part by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay. This annual juried art exhibit showcases maritime themed art from artists around the country and is sanctioned by the American Society of Marine Artists. Please consider joining us for the opening reception on Saturday, July 6th from 4-6pm, with a special musical performance by Starboard Watch. Coos Art Museum has been a
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Then, at noon on Saturday, July 27, participants will have three hours to run, walk, or wheel around the track at Sunset Middle School to raise money while enjoying event activities.
Entry to the fundraiser costs
$5 per person, and all event participants can enjoy carnival games, inflatables, and a free hot dog lunch.
“The funds will be very helpful because we are looking to expand our services, and expand our physical space as
well,” said Starfish Program Manager Gina Mastroianni.
The fundraiser will also double as a way for Starfish staff to introduce their work to more community members.
The Starfish Youth Therapy Center is a program of Waterfall Clinic that offers outpatient therapy services to youth ages 3 to 21 with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.
“We benefit the community because we're the only services of our kind in this area,” Mastroianni said.
“Before we were here, most of our families were driving out to Eugene or over to Roseburg
in order to get the services that we provide,” she said.
The Starfish center provides services that support each child's independence, development, and well-being. They believe in a team approach between providers, patients, and their families – emphasizing effective communication and individualized strategies for each patient.
“When a child is referred to us and they start receiving services, we want to teach them skills that are going to improve their lives, but we don't want to change them or take away the things that make them uniquely
cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern cosat since 1966. It occupies a historic 1936 Art deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes, and lectures.
themselves,” Mastroianni said.
“We want to play to their strengths, and cater to the individual to teach them how to be aware of their needs and advocate for themselves,” she said.
Starfish Youth Therapy Center project manager Jordan McLaren agreed.
“One of the things I think is exceptional about our services is that we meet the client where they're at - including working with them in schools. So it's not just about building skills here, it's about being in the environments that they're typically in, and helping them adapt,”
Hours are: 11:00am-5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday, and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students, veterans, and seniors. Free to museum members
McLaren said. The staff at the Starfish Youth Therapy Center said they are meeting an important need in the community. They said they also have a client waitlist and expanding their services will help them reach more children.
To join in the "Move-AThon" fundraiser, go to Starfish Youth Therapy Center’s Facebook Page.
Community members can also make a donation to the Starfish Youth Therapy Center on their website: www.wfall. org/starfish.
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BY MARY SCHAMEHORN
Each week in The Week magazine, there are two pages featuring homes for sale across the country. Last week, featured homes built from Sears, Roebuck and Co. house plans.
You can imagine my surprise when the rst house, located in Austin, Texas, was an updated expanded Craftsman home from "Sears ... probably built using the 1915 Bandon kit." It was for sale for $1,585,000.
I began to research, and there is no doubt that this kit probably originated with Bandon in mind, as several of the 500 homes ( rst photo) that burned in the Bandon Fire of 1936, looked much like the Craftsman featured in the article.
The house that most resembled it was the rst one, which belonged to Mr. and Mr. F.S. Perry, and I believe was located on the corner of Ocean Drive (Fourth) and Gar eld, later the site of Jack and Faye Wade's home. Faye was the daughter of Frank Perry. At the bottom left of the picture was the home of my grandparents, Grace and L.D. Felsheim, and the home next to it belonged to Bo Shindler's grandparents, Otto and Geneva Shindler. The only home in that group of photos that survived the Fire was No. 7 (marked 8 on the drawing), which was the Kronenberg home at the top of Carolina Avenue, which still stands today.
I love this feel-good story from the Feb. 10, 1916, Western World headlined "Bullards Resident Has Exciting Time."
And here's the story:
"Joe Perry, a Portuguese who has been residing alone in a little cabin near Bullards for a number of years, received word last week that his brother had been killed by a train at Oakland, and that the deceased has left considerable insurance money. The information also contained a request for the local man to go to Oakland and claim the estate.
"Perry, who since the Lyons-Johnson mill closed down, where he was employed, has had no income except what he made by shing, was without money at the time. He told his story to a number of men at Prosper, including C. McC. Johnson, R.W. Bullard, Vet Shields and others and they made up a purse for him. He was short $2.00 when the Elizabeth left Prosper, but nally found James A.
Dollar, who gave him the amount. Greatly excited over the incident, Perry ran to his cabin, changed clothes, and then ran all the way to Bandon, arriving just in time to get the boat (second photo), which was starting for San Francisco."
"Awaiting the Mail" was the headline on the Feb. 3, 1916, Western World for the third story.
"Mail service between Coos county and the outside world during the past two weeks has been extremely bad. On account of the snow and slides along the RoseburgMyrtle Point road (third photo), only a portion of the mail, mainly letters, has come in via that route. The balance was held in Portland for shipment on the Kilburn. It is estimated that several carloads have been stacked up on the docks there before that boat sailed. The Kilburn was due into Coos Bay today and Friday Bandon should receive an extraordinary consignment of postal matter.
"City Recorder Kausrud had been greatly concerned over the whereabouts of the $80,000 bonds which were sent by registered mail from Portland on Saturday, January 15th. The bonding house had kept the wires hot wanting to know why the local city of cials didn't sign the bonds and return them which was to have been done at once. The fact is the bonds were lying on the Portland docks awaiting the Kilburn. They were located there through a tracer sent out from the Portland of ce.
"As soon as the bonds arrive they will be signed and returned, and the $80,000 in cash ($40,000 for the water department and $40,000 to take up back warrants) should be forthcoming in a short time."
There is a full day of entertainment in Bandon Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July, beginning with the parade at 10 a.m., which starts on Ninth Street and winds its way downtown and along First Street. Signup for the cardboard boat races begins at 11 at the boat launch facility next to Weber's Pier, with racing between noon and 2 p.m. Apple pie and ice cream will be sold from the glass picnic shelter, beginning at 11:30 a.m., with the GBA wine walk from 5 to 7 p.m. (glasses for $10 can be purchased at the picnic shelter). The chambersponsored scavenger hunt will take place from noon to 4, with people to take
As I See It
photos of the 10 clues to qualify for a prize.
This year's reworks display will be great, according to Jim McDowell, the pyrotech for the Bandon Rural Fire Department. Assisting McDowell will be Ron Elliott, Mike Green and Ken Schwartz, with assistance by Bryce Smith. McDowell said the display will last 19 minutes and 54 seconds.
The 75-year anniversary party, scheduled for Bud and Betty Gearhart, has been cancelled at their request, according to their daughter, Sandra Gearhart Merritt. She said her parents have their good days and their bad days, and they did not want family to go through the planning for the event, and them not being able to attend. Their anniversary is July 7, and cards or owers can be sent to them at 62945 Cicada Lane, Coos Bay, 97420.
The public is invited to attend a presentation by the Coos County Of ce of Emergency Management and the City of Bandon titled "Is Bandon Prepared." The event will be held at the Sprague Theater, Wednesday, July 10, with doors to open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. program. The presentation includes how to create go bags, defensible space and sheltering in place versus evacuating.
A big crowd gathered at the Bandon Fisheries Warehouse Friday for the 35th restoration celebration of the Coquille Indian Tribe, who barbecued over 2,000 pounds of salmon and served free meals until the sh ran out about 2:30.
A gala art and music event, titled "Blue," featuring Anita West with Susan Applegate, Crystal Landucci, Victoria Tierney, members of the Hawthorne family and other local artists, will be held Wednesday, July 17, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Langlois Cheese Factory.
"This gala has been in the planning stages since last year, and should be a great treat for art lovers in Coos and Curry counties. Anita, who used to live in both counties, conceived of this show," said Tierney. "Not only will there be fabulous art works on the walls, but there will be music by some of the area's great musicians."
I received a note from a reader last Monday indicating that a woman walking her dog with bear
spray had seen a bear on Tom Smith Road. "She said another neighbor reported a bear getting into his garbage cans and resorted to chaining those to his fence and putting a stump on top." She wanted to let people know so they could practice necessary safety measures.
I was sorry to learn of the death of Bandon native Emmett Devereux, who died June 1 at his home in Florence from complications related to progressive Parkinson's Disease. The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Devereux, Emmett was born Aug. 31, 1935, and graduated from BHS in 1953. He married the love of his life, Barbara Carlson, in July of 1958, and they had four children. She died in 2000. Emmett worked as an elementary teacher and principal in Spring eld, Junction City and Florence.
A memorial and mass will be held July 22 at East Woahink picnic shelter at 9:30. Internment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay at 2 p.m. Among his survivors is his sister, Kathryn Anthony.
I had a great meeting with Kendra Newbold, the new CEO of Coast Community Health Center, last week and I came away with renewed hope for the future of this very important facet of our community's health care.
in the Port Orford clinic.
Two behavioral health specialists are currently working for Coast and two more are scheduled to arrive this summer.
"A predictable result of changes in leadership is a shift in culture.
Leadership has set clear expectations on the culture within the organization, and we refer to our culture at The Coast Way," she said. "This is the building block of a culture of honesty, integrity, trust and passion for serving our community.
"The hard work of the leadership team in place over the past 120 days has resulted in a successful nancial audit with no signi cant ndings, a reduction in expenses by half a million dollars, or 39 percent, and a slight increase in revenue. Patient visits have remained steady at approximately 1,300 a month," she said. "We recognize the need to recruit quality, permanent providers for our service area and great effort is being placed into both recruitment and retention.
program for Tuesday, July 16, at noon, when local attorney Robin Miller presents "Estate Planning Tips." He will speak on Wills, Trusts, Real Estate, Taxes, Probate and Estate administration. Seating opens at 11:30 a.m.
In an important ruling for cities, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled in Grants Pass v Johnson that cities may enforce laws restricting homeless encampments on sidewalks and other public property. The court disagreed with San Francisco's 9th Circuit Court in Martin v Boise and ruled it is not "cruel and unusual" punishment for city of cials to ban homeless from sleeping on the streets or in parks.
Access to care has been a big concern of past and present patients of Coast, and Kendra explained that the Bandon health center now has four medical providers, with another to arrive in July, while there are three providers
One barrier is affordable, available housing."
There is no Meet and Greet this week at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse, but I do know that Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center is presenting the
I saw a post recently on Facebook by Oregon Life.com that mentioned the six must visit beach cities in Oregon, and while they named Lincoln city, Gold Beach, Coos Bay, Rockaway Beach, Depoe Bay and Seaside, Bandon was not mentioned. But, Coos Bay was mentioned again a week or so later in a press release about the most violent cities in Oregon. Ontario, on the border with Idaho, led the way as the most violent, followed by Portland, Roseburg, Coos Bay, Warrenton, Eugene, Salem, Klamath Falls, Astoria and Woodburn.
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tled back for the one-way paddle.
South Slough Reserve
“I only do this when I have a large group of people like this so that I can share at one time and not disturb the birds too much. So I hope you enjoy that today, and I'd love to answer any questions that you may have,” the local scientist told the group of kayakers.
Many of those who took part in the Paddle with a Scientist brought their own kayak, while others opted to rent a kayak provided by the South Slough Reserve. At the start of the day, the group gathered near the bridge in Charleston to ready their equipment. Then, drivers paraded their cars to the ending point, before being shut-
Education Specialist Eric Dean paid special attention to the wind and the tides as he directed the paddlers through the bay and along the estuary. The paddlers varied in skill levels, but all stayed close and gathered at different meeting points throughout the day. During a break at a beach, Scientist Metzler was able to show the kayakers a box with three viable purple martin eggs. The group was excited to see the nest and eggs and hear more about Metzler’s work.
A few hours after they entered the water, the community members made it to their final
destination. They shared a feeling of accomplishment and community as wrapped they up for the day.
The South Slough Estuary Reserve offers a variety programming designed to connect community members with estuaries and coastal watersheds. They provide people of all ages and backgrounds with the chance to learn through activities like bird watching, kayaking along water trails, and nature-based crafts.
Their community class calendar is regularly updated with upcoming events. Those who are interested can also learn about newly added classes by subscribing to the Reserve's newsletter.
Two times to shop at the Friends of the North Bend Public Library book sale
The Friends of the North Bend Public Library will hold a book sale in August with two times to shop. Members of the Friends can shop the sale on Friday, August 23 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. The book sale will be open to the public on Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and
DVDs. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer
Teen advisory group meeting at the North Bend library
Teens ages 13 through 18 are invited to join the North Bend Public Library's Teen Advisory Group on Wednesday, August 7 at 4:00 PM. Teens involved in TAG have a voice in the planning and decision-making at the Library, while earning volunteer credits. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the meeting. For more information, please visit www.northbendlibrary.org or contact (541) 756-0400 or nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.
Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children.
For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail.com or (541) 756-0400.
We can count on you no matter the
Your colleagues and your neighbors see you and are grateful for the long days you spend doing difficult work.
We thank you for all that you do and for putting others first every day.
July 10th is Lineworker Appreciation Day
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Photos by Bree Laughlin
A group of community members had the chance to join naturalist and bird expert Joe Metzler for an unforgettable kayak adventure on the South Slough estuary during the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve's 'Paddle with a Scientist' event on Saturday, June 29.
Guest Column
Rally goer, rally-goer, rallygoer?
By June Casagrande
Goers drive me nuts. I’m not talking about the kind of goers that so fascinated Eric Idle in an old Monty Python sketch. I’m talking about the goers you add at the end of words like party, beach, festival, mall — you name it. Any place people go, you can tack a “goers” on the end of.
Because I edit feature articles, goers come up quite a bit. And no two writers “goer” alike.
“Festival goers can also check out the 40-plus carnival rides.”
“Beach-goers flock to Santa Monica ever weekend.”
“Partygoers enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.”
Some terms ending in “goer,” for example “moviegoer,” are in the dictionary. Those are easy to deal with. Just do what the dictionary says and make them one word. But when you’re sort of manufacturing a less common term, like if you’re talking about someone who goes to a rally,
you won’t find that in the dictionary.
The Associated Press Stylebook, which I have to follow for most of my work, usually has answers for stuff that isn’t in the dictionary. But doesn’t have an entry for “goers.” So after years of working as an editor, I still wasn’t confident in whether to hyphenate “goers,” make attach it to the other word, or make it a separate word.
Then I got the online edition of AP’s guide and everything changed. Unlike the hard copy, which has only official entries, the online version has an “Ask the Editor” function, whose answers come up when you search the site. So when you search for “goer,” you come upon this exchange from 2018:
Question: If we write moviegoer, do we also write rallygoer?
Answer: Yes.
In other words, treat “goer” like a suffix and tack it on to the end of any noun someone is going to: festivalgoer, mallgoer, beachgoer. They’re all correct in closed form, at least in AP style.
Fair board announces fair, event dates at fairgrounds
For the world The floor has been raised in the Oaks building. Heating and cooling units are being installed in the upstairs of the Clarno building. And the most important is that we have leased an 8 acre field across Reedsford Road for more parking and there will be an entrance to the fair on the west side of the fairgrounds. As most of you know we had a real problem with parking last year and this should resolve the issue. We have a lot of painting on our to do list, the girls bathroom in the Clarno building, the face of the museum and around the grounds. If you would like to help, come on down!
The arenas are looking great and there are events
going on in them each weekend throughout the summer. If there are any businesses out there that would like to sponsor at the fair, please call the fair office. 541-396-2000. Summer weekend events at the fairgrounds:
• July 5-6 Coos County Sheriff S&R
• July 6-7 Boak Coastal Cow Horses
• July 10 Barrel Series Fundraiser
• July 13-14 Horse Show SWOHA
• Aug 3-4 Ranch Horse 4-H
• Aug 10-11 Boak Coastal Cow Horses
• Aug 17-18 Myrtle Point Mounties 4-H
• Sept 7-8 Boak Coastal Cow Horses
• Sept 14-15 Mavia Working Dog Clinic
Midway Stage Entertainment at the Fair:
• Tuesday July 23
• Fresh Salsa Contest 6-7pm Movie time 9-10:30pm
• Wednesday July 24 -
Pie Eating Contest 5-6pm
• Live Music : Toyz 7-10pm
• Thursday July 25
- Live Music: In Session 3-6pm
• Timberwolf 7-10pm
• Friday July 26Live Music: Swingin in the Rain Big Band 3-6pm
Dammit Jim (following the Neal McCoy concert)
• Saturday July 27 - Live Music: Sarah Shriver 3-6pm
Border Patrol (following the Randy Houser concert)
HOLY COW! HISTORY:
The Forgotten Historic July Day
By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com
In America’s vocabulary the phrase “Fourth of July” is synonymous with “star-spangled party.” It’s been that way from the very beginning.
Founding Father John Adams (who put his name on the Declaration of Independence that sweltering day 248 summers ago) recognized it for the sea change in world history it would eventually prove to be. He famously wrote to his wife, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
(Though Adams did get one thing wrong. He advocated celebrating on July 2, the day the Second Continental Congress voted to break away from England. However, the actual document carries the date July 4, when it was unanimously approved and sent to King George III. And it’s been July 4 ever since.) It truly is a tale of triumph, a David and Goliath moment when a band of scrappy rebels stood up to a world superpower and, in defiance of all odds, won. July 4, 1776, is indeed worthy of celebrating. But did you know that almost exactly one year to the day earlier, that very same band of rebels had tried to kiss and make up with the Crown? This is the far less well-known story of the Olive Branch Petition. Any schoolchild (or at least those who were students when schools still taught history) can tell you about the Revolutionary War’s beginnings. The
Stamp Act. The Boston Tea Party. No taxation without representation. Paul Revere’s Ride. Lexington and Concord. Bunker Hill.
The first year of the conflict, which erupted in April 1775, was a wild ride. The 13 colonies banded together to fight the Mother Country, slapped together a Continental Congress, and raised an army.
But it’s important to remember that not all colonists were on the Patriot side. In a very real sense, the conflict they fought was as much a civil war as it was a revolution. Roughly one-third of the population were Patriots; another third were Tories, who stuck with England; and the final third kept their heads down and hoped the whole thing would blow over.
There were divisions within the Continental Congress, too. Some delegates strongly advocated for an immediate break from Britain. Others took a more measured, “let’s wait and see” approach.
For their part, the Brits felt the colonists were ungrateful children who had been so spoiled they didn’t appreciate the Crown’s largesse. So, George III felt it was time for a “tough love” reminder of who the boss really was.
After 90 days of warfare, the future of the fledgling Patriot cause was murky, to say the least. There was a faction that believed, in the words John Lennon would use nearly 200 years later, “All we are saying is give peace a chance.”
And so the Continental Congress did just that. Prior to adjourning, it passed the Olive Branch Petition.
Flowery 18th-century prose aside, the document contained a generous amount of royal fanny kissing. Lots of “your most gracious Majesty” flattery and a reminder that the petitioners were “your Majesty’s faithful subjects.”
When all the niceties were peeled away, the petition came down to this: “We’ve
made our point with bullets. Just cut us a better deal on taxes and trade regulations, and everything will be hunky-dory again. Promise!”
It went on to add, “The union between our Mother country and these colonies” was “the wonder and envy of other Nations.” (Translation: “Independence? Who said anything about independence? Wink-wink.”)
The document was adopted and dutifully hustled off to London aboard the fastest available ship. George III responded in August with the official Proclamation of Rebellion, essentially a declaration of war. It was game on from that time forward.
And while it’s good to remember how the Founding Fathers laid it on the line when they declared independence on July 4, 1776, let us pause between wolfing down hotdogs and lighting firecrackers to give thanks for what they did on July 5, 1775, was blown off by the Brits.
If they hadn’t, we’d be having tea and crumpets and would have to go to work on Thursday.
ABOUT THE WRITER
J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist and diehard history buff. Have a historical mystery that needs solving? A forgotten moment worth remembering? Please send it to HolyCow@ insidesources.com.
Leatherworking programs offered at Coos County Libraries
For the World
Artists from Comunidad y Herencia Cultural will offer a series of two leatherworking programs at local Coos County libraries this summer. During the bilingual workshops, participants will learn some basic leather working skills and stitch their own wallet or card holder with unique prints. The workshops will be offered at the Coos Bay Public Library Wednesday, July 10 at 2pm, and Thursday, July 11 at 12:00pm at Railroad Park in Myrtle Point. Supplies will be provided; space will be limited to the first fifty participants. All ages are welcome to attend. Based in Lane County, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural serves the Latinx community by providing cultural, artistic, and educational programming that considers both heritage and lived experiences. Each year the group offers cultural events, art, music, dance, and leather work workshops, Charro (Mexican horseman) performances and presentations, and a Charro attire exhibition. Additionally, Comunidad offers presentations in Spanish by healthcare professionals to address physical and mental health challenges specifically affecting our Latinx community. Beginning July 10 and continuing through August 8, the group will have a Charro and Escaramuza exhibit on display at the Coos Bay Public Library. The workshops are being supported by the Coos County Library Service District and are being offered to support out-ofschool learning for young people during the summer
as part of a nationwide Summer Reading Program. The annual initiative is offered to encourage young people and families to read during the summer months. Libraries throughout Coos County coordinate a challenge and programming tailored to local community needs. For more information on Summer Reading activities or the reading challenges, visit any public library in Coos County. For a list of library operating hours and locations, visit the Coos County Library District website at https://www.cooslibraries. org/libraries.
Charro Escramuza Attire exibit
The public is invited to the grand opening of a Charro and Escaramuza Attire Exhibition at the Coos Bay Public Library Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00pm. During the celebration, artists from Comunidad y Herencia Cultural will offer a presentation in Spanish and English about the history and relevance of the Charrería tradition and demonstrate traditional rope tricks utilized in Charrería . This free community event will be held at the Coos Bay Public Library. The exhibit, which will be on display at the Coos Bay Public Library July 10-August 7, features handmade Charro and Escaramuza attire and highlights a tradition dating more than 500 years. "Charreria" serves as a way of honoring the way of life of the past that shaped Mexican identity. The exhibit is made possible by a collaboration between Comunidad y Herencia Cultural and the Coos Bay Public Library and is made
possible in part with financial support from the Coos County Cultural Coalition.
Based in Lane County, Comunidad y Herencia Cultural serves the Latinx community by providing cultural, artistic, and educational programming that considers both heritage and lived experiences. Each year the group offers cultural events, art, music, dance, and leather work workshops, Charro (Mexican horseman) performances and presentations, and a Charro attire exhibition. Additionally, Comunidad offers presentations in Spanish by healthcare professionals to address physical and mental health challenges specifically affecting our Latinx community.
The exhibit is being supported in part with funding from the Coos County Cultural Coalition which supports cultural and artistic programming throughout Coos County. Established for the purpose of preserving, protecting and developing the arts, heritage and humanities in Coos County, the Coalition distributes grant money to qualified applicants with funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust each year.
For more information on Summer Reading activities or the Reading Chal-
lenge, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary. org.
Story time
Coos Bay Public Library’s storytime hits the road for a bilingual ocean-themed storytime in Spanish and English for toddlers, preschoolers and the adult in their lives Thursday, June 11 at 10:00am at the Charleston Marine Life Center. Explore the Marine Life Center after storytime to see some of the creatures found in the stories. This event is free for children and their grown-ups. Located on the edge of the harbor in Charleston, the University of Oregon’s Charleston Marine Life Center is an exciting place of discovery for all ages, any time of the year. The Charleston Marine Life Center (63466 Boat Basin Road) is located at the end of Boat Basin Road, water side, just past Pacific Seafood; parking is available just past the Marine Life Center on both sides of Boat Basin Road. The event is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers
both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and find their voice. Beginning June 17 and continuing through August 17, participants of any age can participate in the summer reading bingo challenge, earning badges and entry into prize drawings. Participants who register will get a special prize for entering. This year, people can participate either online or
using a paper bingo sheet. Challenge registration is available on the Library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library. For more information on Summer Reading activities or the Reading Challenge, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary. org.
J. Mark Powell
Thursday 06/27:
North Bend
• 12:40 pm, 37 year old
male transported to Coos County Jail on violation of restraining order, 1836 block of Union Avenue.
• 12:53 pm, fraud, 2290 block of Inland Drive.
• 11:57 pm, burglary, 2235 block of Newmark Street.
Coos Bay
• 12:21 am, 27 year old
male cited on DUII, 1005 block of Broadway Street.
• 1:30 am, shots fired, 155 block of South Marple St.
• 4:41 am, criminal trespass, 145 block of Laclair St.
• 7:50 am, theft, 1001 block of North Bayshore.
• 9:04 am, criminal trespass, 608 block of South Empire Boulevard.
• 9:13 am, criminal trespass, 149 block of South 7th Street.
• 1:39 pm, accident, hit and run, 460 block of South Marple Street.
• 3:30 pm, disorderly conduct, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 4:11 pm, threats, 613 block of West Central Ave.
• 4:31 pm, fight, area of North 10th Street.
• 7:21 pm, criminal trespass, 1109 block of South 1st Street.
• 8:47 pm, criminal trespass, 938 block of Maryland Avenue.
• 10:10 pm, 34 year old transported to Coos County Jail on theft II and criminal trespass II, 3 counts of failure to appear II, 2 counts of failure to appear on theft II Coquille
• 10:14 am, criminal tres-
pass, 1296 block of West Central Boulevard.
Reedsport
• 6:53 am, theft, area of Riggs Hill Lane and Winchester Ba.
• 6:52 pm, harassment, 1040 block of Hawthorne Ave.
Friday 06/28:
North Bend
• 7:38 am, criminal trespass, 2130 block of Newmark Street.
• 12:22 pm, criminal trespass, 1930 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 1:03 pm, fraud, 2430 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 1:23 pm, 19 year old transported to Coos County Jail on domestic strangulation and disorderly conduct, 3700 block of Spruce Street.
• 4:09 pm, shoplifter, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 5:08 pm, theft, 2450 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 5:18 pm, criminal trespass, 1180 block of Lombard Street.
• 11:55 pm, criminal trespass, 2260 block of Newmark Street.
Coos Bay
• 2:15 am, prowler, 150 block of South Empire Street.
• 6:33 am, dispute, 220 block of Laclair Street.
• 6:40 am, criminal mischief, 960 block of S Street.
• 7:48 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of Ackerman.
• 8:38 am, theft, 405 block of Elrod Avenue.
• 8:58 am, criminal trespass, 915 block of South Empire Boulevard.
• 11:31 am, 30 year oldmale transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on failure to appear, failure to appear on theft II and criminal mischief II.
• 12:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:45 pm, criminal trespass, 980 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:07 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:26 pm, theft, 1450 block of Southwest Blvd.
• 3:33 pm, theft, 1100 block of Commercial Ave.
• 9:23 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Madison and Garfield.
• 10:13 pm, 33 year old male cited on DUII.
• 11:34 pm, shots fired, 290 block of Holland Avenue.
Coquille
• 2:19 pm, criminal trespass, 50 block of South Dean Street.
• 3:10 pm, 46 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on 15 counts of violation of restraining order, 780 block of North Central Boulevard.
• 5:27 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 1st and North Adams.
Reedsport
• 9:12 am, fraud, 380 block of North and 10th Street.
• 3:38 pm, theft, area of Waterfront Restaurant.
• 11:36 pm, trespassing, area of Fir Grove Motel.
Saturday 06/29:
North Bend
• 9:16 am, 31 year old male transported to Coos
County Jail on failure to perform duties of a driver ad property damage, area of East Street and Ohio.
• 6:30 pm, criminal trespass, area of Newmark and Broadway.
• 10:50 pm, criminal trespass, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 11:50 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Sherman and Connecticut.
Coos Bay
• 12:20 am, dispute, area of South Wall Street and Montgomery Avenue.
• 12:22 am, shots fired, 1520 block of Ocean Blvd.
• 4:06 am, 1000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:30 am, criminal trespass, area of North of Global Inn.
• 12:24 pm, disorderly conduct, 150 block of East Johnson Avenue.
• 12:37 pm, theft, 260 block of Ingersoll Avenue.
• 1:43 pm, criminal trespass, 525 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:58 pm, criminal trespass, 2050 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:47 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts domestic menacing, menacing and attempted burglary, 1660 block of Lakeshore Drive.
• 6:53 pm, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts violation of restraining order, 250 block of North Baxter Street.
• 7:07 pm, disorderly conduct, North 14th Street.
• 8:27 pm, assault, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
Coquille
• 2:44 am, criminal trespass, Riverwalk.
The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas
By ROSEy THOMAS Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
In for another Bay Area Chamber of Commerce minute, It’s Rosey. July 1 is here, this month at the Chamber brings so many fun opportunities to be that Champion for our members’ businesses, and we are looking forward to it. Ribbon Cuttings to welcome our new members like Planet Fitness July 1 at 11am and Wednesday
July 3rd we will be at Artist’s Loft's new space on Broadway in Coos Bay at 10am they will be having all day activities for the public. Thursday July 11th we will have our Business After Hours early this month and the host will be Southwest Oregon Regional Airport from 5-7 pm at 1100 airport lane, North Bend. There will sweet prizes, food & fabulous views at our local airport. Please come out and help us Celebrate our members, it promises
to be a highflying good month! We are gearing up for the Annual Fair Day, July 26th, we will have a booth and bring 5 of our members with us, Banner Bank, Oregon Pacific Bank, BLM, NW Natural and Star of Hope will all be there…you’ll be able to stop by and see us at the Chamber booth we will be giving away cool shwag and Chamber Coins! We can’t wait to see you at the Fair… Country Fans & Rodeo Stands is this year’s theme.
Your Executive Director will be making another cake this year for the 4H auction on Saturday at the fair hopefully, I can take the Grand Champion ribbon again, unlike the Mirror Ball trophy I lost in that darn dancing with the Stars competition… “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.
• 12:09 pm, criminal trespass, Riverwalk.
• 2:14 pm, criminal trespass, 209 block of North Central Boulevard.
• 3:51 pm, disorderly conduct, 250 block of North Baxter Street.
Sunday 06/30:
North Bend
• 4:58 am, criminal trespass, 3200 block of Tremont Ave.
• 11:05 am, theft, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 2:39 pm, 35 year old
female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, 2130 block of Newmark Street.
• 6:58 pm, criminal trespass, 2160 block of Monroe Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:53 am, theft, 860 block of 8th and Terrace.
• 2:33 am, arson, 950 block of South 10th Street.
• 3:11 am, disorderly conduct, 780 block of South Cammann Street.
• 8:49 am, menacing, 220 block of South 7th Street.
• 11:05 am, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:09 pm, theft of services, 100 block of East Hall Ave.
• 3:07 pm, criminal trespass, 175 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.
• 3:27 pm, 49 year old
female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II.
• 3:35 pm, 34 year old
female transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on traffic office, failure to perform duties of a driver.
• 6:31 pm, 26 year old
female transported to Coos
County Jail on warrant, failure to appear, theft II, failure to appear II, disorderly conduct II, and criminal trespass II, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:50 pm, shoplifter, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 8:18 pm, criminal mischief, block of South 4th Street and Anderson Ave.
• 9:14 pm, shots fired, area of Radar Road.
• 9:20 pm, criminal trespass, 1050 block of Evans Boulevard.
• 10:00 pm, menacing, area of 4th and Anderson.
• 10:11 pm, criminal trespass, 2050 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 11:50 pm, 41 year old male cited on attacking car, criminal mischief III.
Coquille
• 4:28 am, 56 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, area of Highway 42 South.
• 8:38 am, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass 2nd degree and criminal mischief 2nd degree, Riverwalk.
• 8:14 pm, criminal trespass, block of North Central
HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column, and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.
HOW TO PLAY: Each row, column, and set of 3-by-3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 through 9 without repetition.
Rosey Thomas
PUZZLE ANSWERS
Sudoku Puzzle 7/12
PUZZLE ANSWERS
Sudoku Puzzle 7/13
Golf ‘fore’ scholarships at the SWOCC Foundation Classic at Bandon Dunes
Coos Bay, OR – The community is invited to join the inaugural SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bandon Dunes’ NEW course, Shorty’s (19-hole, par 3 course).
The SWOCC Foundation classic will welcome 20 teams, with four golfers per team. Individuals are welcome, too, and will be placed on teams. Tee times open every 15 minutes starting at 8 a.m., and golfers can select tee time preferences based on availability. This is a walking event.
Cost is $200 per person, or $750 per team. Funds raised go to support scholarships for students attending SWOCC Coos and Curry campuses. Event sponsorships also are available. For details on sponsoring, contact SWOCC Foundation at foundation@socc. edu, (541) 888-7209 or at Event Sponsor Registration and Event Individual Registration.
The SWOCC Foundation Classic is designed as a fun, low-key golf classic for golfers of all skill levels and ages. Meet SWOCC's 2024-25 golf team athletes and new coach Kristopher Wood, a SWOCC alum. Curious about Shorty’s? Designed by Rod Whitman, Dave Axland and Keith Cutten, the new course features 19 “short” holes,
rolling through natural dunes and shore pine terrain. Golfers can expect to spend about two and a half hours playing through the course. Learn more about the course here -> https://bandondunesgolf.com/golf/ golf-courses/shortys/ In addition, golfers can make a full day of activity at the resort and enjoy additional time at
Bandon Dunes’ 50-acre Practice Center, which includes two practice ranges, a putting green and Charlotte's, the 9-hole, par-3 practice course. For more information about the event and supporting scholarships, please contact the Southwestern Foundation at 541-888-7209 or 541-8887211, or email foundation@socc.edu.
Just the Facts: Coos County Sheriff's Office
By Captain SanBorn
Sheriff’s Office was forced to cut a part time evidence technician position and a deputy position, both of which are vacant. Both of which were needed to assist in our service to the public.
Right now, every patrol shift has two deputies on duty to patrol the entirety of Coos County. We do have deputies which work contracted positions.
patrol deputies working at night, just one or two during the day. Oregon State Police responded to calls but only on an emergency basis and with the limited staffing that particular office had. There were horrible crimes committed against people, some of which were captured on 911 as they were occurring with no one coming to help. Only after enduring those dark times did that county pass an operating levy for the Sheriff’s Office and now have codified that into a special taxing district.
I am certain that by now, most have heard about the budget woes that Coos County is experiencing. For the past few years, Coos County has been supplementing the budget with American Recovery Plan (ARP) funds in order to maintain current services provided by the county. I have been employed with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office for over a decade and during that time we have always presented a “per se” or “as is” budget. What this means is the Sheriff’s Office has not significantly grown, or changed in terms of staffing in over decade. In order to adapt to the times, it is imperative that any organization change and grow with the times. The Sheriff’s Office has grown in terms of our adaptability to do more with less. However, we are seeing an elevation of crime in the community. Consequently, as crime also inflates, it outpaces our ability to adequately handle these problems with the staffing levels we are funded for.
For the most part, these positions are paid out of funds which are not from the general fund so they have a positive effect on the budget in that they do not have an impact on the general fund. However, these deputies are paid to perform specific functions and duties by the entities which fund their position.
For example, Weyerhauser pays for a full-time deputy to patrol the Allegheny Tree Farm, and that is exactly what that Deputy does. This is not to say that the Weyerhauser Deputy does not help out from time to time, but that Deputy’s primary responsibility is to work that area. This function helps Patrol in that it is an area they do not necessarily have to worry about responding to.
Our neighbor to the south, Curry County had a levy fail and have cut their budget by over forty percent. We are still waiting to see what the impact of that will be, but most of the cuts were from the Sheriff’s Office. I encourage folks to take the time and look at what that looks like for Curry County.
There have been a lot of ideas floating around about taking money from other county departments in order to fund the Sheriff’s Office. While I personally appreciate the support, it is unfortunately not a viable solution.
The problem is that inflation is outpacing the county’s income. Coos County is required to submit a balanced budget to the State of Oregon every year. This budget year, the Coos County Board of Commissioners supplemented income out of a fund which is used to purchase forest land for the County Forest which also supplements the county’s budget, as well as ARP funds and some money which maintains a rolling average for the slow years when timber prices are low.
Anyone who tracks our timber industry, which is vital to Coos County’s economy, knows that right now, timber prices are low. From what I have read, timber prices are expected to remain low for some period of time. That said, we cannot rely upon that income for the next few years. For this budget year, the Coos County
Every department in the county performs a function for the county and the county cannot effectively function without them. Sadly, we are going down a dark road if something does not change.
All we have to do is look at our neighbor Josephine County. In 2013/ 2014 the funding dropped out from beneath the county and they could not maintain operations. Coos County actually hired a couple of the deputies who were laid off from there. However, that county fell into chaos. The jail was operating at minimum capacity and there were no
Here are the facts for this year. We are budgeted at the jail for 98 beds for the 2024/ 2025 fiscal year. We have two patrol deputies currently on shift every day for Coos County for this fiscal year. We are working at the bare minimum and there is no help in sight. Here are the facts for next year. There is no more money to plug the gaps in the budget and there will be massive layoffs and cuts in service unless something changes, we only barely avoided that eventuality this year.
As for this year, we are still handling calls, we have to triage the calls which come in and prioritize them. We will be there as soon as we can and provide the very best service that we can with the resources provided to us. But facts are facts and we can’t hide from them regardless of how we feel about it. In the meantime, keep safe, stay healthy and trust that we are working on figuring something out to keep the services we have going.