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Country fans and rodeo stands The Coos County Fair and Rodeo begins next week

BY BECKY GIGER News Editor

The Coos County Fair and Rodeo has been bringing together local agriculture, crafts, industry and business since its inception in 1912. Beginning next week Tuesday, July 23rd and running through Saturday, July 27th the fair gates will open for all ages to experience the hard work of our local community.

The fair opening will commence with a ribbon cutting and 21 gun salute done by the local VFW at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd led by Grand Marshall Rhonda Altenbach. Altenbach, a Coos County Rodeo queen in 1981, has been an active fair participant for more than 50 years and has come full circle to be chosen this year to lead the fair ceremonies and Saturday’s 10 a.m. parade.

The enjoyment of rides and games has always been a big draw to the fair and will be run by Rainer Amusement opening for fairgoers at noon on Wednesday, July 24th running through the end of the fair. A presale is available online for those that want to purchase unlimited ride bands at a discounted price.

The fair can not be complete without the draw of the rodeo on both Friday and Saturday night beginning at 6 p.m. each night. Paige Speakman, the 2024 Coos County Fair and Rodeo Queen, wants to educate, learn, and inspire during her reign this year. Jr. Princess Breanne Tolman hopes to see the community in the “Country Stands” being awesome “Rodeo Fans!” Both will be representing the rodeo’s two nights of events including a kids pig scramble in the half-time show Friday evening and barrels in the pre-rodeo show Saturday evening.

Friday and Saturday night after the rodeo will draw in the local country fans for this year’s entertainment at the main stage. Country music star Neal McCoy will start off the Friday night concerts, July 26th beginning at 9pm. Neal McCoy

is known for his hits “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” and has been drawing an audience since the 1990s. His nonproﬁt work has been a focus in recent years giving much of his time to his own charity East TexasAngel Network which is committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life threatening diseases. His charity has raised over 12 million

dollars in funds to help more than 500 families.

With half a dozen hits, country singer Randy Houser has been topping the charts with his songs “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss.” He will be drawing in the crowds Saturday, July 27th at 9 p.m. Beyond the stage Randy Houser has also graced the silver screen with a role in the 2023 Martin Scorsese’s movie “Killers of

the Flower Moon” and with an appearance in the Netﬂix February most streamed hit “The Hill” with Dennis Quaid. Tickets are available online for both shows. Everyone is invited to enjoy everything from the pie eating contest, to the animal exhibits, or even explore what is new at the fair museum near the bunny barn. Whatever you choose, it should be a good time at the Coos County Fair and Rodeo.

‘Building Community Through Music’

The Oregon Coast Music Association announces the 46th Annual Music FestivalJuly 13 to 27

BY BECKY GIGER News Editor

The community Bay Area

Concert Band kicks off the Annual Music Festival as they have done every year since 1978. They performed nine carefully chosen pieces to crowds in Mingus park on Saturday, July 13th including Artie Shaw’s Concerto for Clarinet arranged by Ted Parson. Sunday, July 14th was ﬁlled with the sounds of jazz as Boathouse Jazz celebrated the community with a performance at the OIMB boathouse in Charleston. If you were not able to make it to the events of the ﬁrst weekend, have no fear as this twoweek event has many opportunities to experience the local and visiting musicians.

Celebrate our community and enjoy live musical and educational events at locations throughout the bay area. Festival events feature a diversity of genres performed by musicians and educators from across North America. This year, we highlight the outstanding local musicians and their contributions that have enriched our community over the years. Included in events for all ages is ‘Mipso’ at the Boathouse, their blend of folk inﬂuences and electric experimentation will be shared on Sunday, July 21 at 2pm at the OIMB Boathouse, Charleson. If orchestra is more what you are yearning for, several concerts will be available to attend beginning with Orchestra I on Tuesday, July 23 in the Marshﬁeld High School Auditorium, Coos Bay.

The festival also continues its long tradition of providing an original and unique image to accompany the programs within a theme. The 2024 image “Our Estuary, Our

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Oregon youth suicide data shows action needed to close equity gaps

Despite culturally responsive suicide prevention e orts, racial inequities remain.

Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Youth Suicide Intervention and Prevention Plan (YSIPP) annual report, which contains new analysis of 2022 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) death by suicide data, shows the risk of youth suicide continues to be a concern in Oregon, particularly for youth of color.

In 2022, the most recent year of nalized data from the CDC, 109 Oregon youth ages 24 and younger died by suicide, Oregon’s rst year-to-year increase since 2018. Despite the 2022 increase (up from 95 deaths in 2021), there were 16% fewer youth deaths in 2022 compared with a peak of 129 deaths in 2018. Moreover, preliminary data, which will not be nalized until spring 2025, suggest that 2023 will not see a further year-to-year increase in youth suicide rates.

The 2022 data show that Oregon had the 12th highest youth suicide rate in the U.S. Suicide remains the second-leading cause of death in Oregon among this age group.

The YSIPP annual report also highlights Oregon’s investments in this area, including support for statewide programming in youth suicide prevention, intervention and postvention services. The report details important advances in youth suicide prevention in Oregon, such as the addition of 343 suicide prevention trainers in the state, including 67

who speak languages other than English.

In a letter to Oregonians accompanying the report, OHA Behavioral Health Director Ebony Clarke notes, “We have made some progress to create a system of suicide prevention that is better connected and better resourced. Yet, the tragedy of youth suicide remains. We need to do more, particularly for young people of color.”

Data highlighted in the report show that stark racial disparities remain, both in Oregon and nationwide. Oregon deaths by suicide for youth identi ed as white have decreased overall since the overall peak in 2018, but the number of suicides for youth of other races and ethnicities either remained similar to 2018 or have increased.

OHA’s suicide prevention team, along with the hundreds of suicide prevention trainers, advocates, community members and champions around the state, including the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide, are working to implement key initiatives for youth suicide prevention discussed in the YSIPP. This includes programming that supports young people to nd hope, help and strength, training programs to teach youthserving adults how to recognize warning signs of suicide, and advanced skills training for providers to be equipped to help clients heal from thoughts of suicide.

OHA and its partners are also working hard to launch culturally speci c initiatives to increase protective factors that support youth in Oregon. In 2023-24, these efforts have included:

invited to participate in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Black Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative Policy Academy, which was highlighted as a key “Health Equity in Suicide Prevention” strategy in the federal government’s recently released 10-year 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

• OHA infused an additional $500,000 of funding to increase the availability of suicide prevention training and trainers who are Latino/a/x, Spanishspeaking or both.

• Oregon’s suicide prevention leaders are also working with Joyce Chu and Chris Weaver of the Culture & Suicide Prevention Institute, to infuse their cultural theory and model for suicide prevention into existing trainings, policies and programming. This work, which will increase attention to culturally speci c risk and protective factors in Oregon’s suicide prevention efforts, is also an equity initiative highlighted in the 2024 National Strategy.

• Tribal prevention programs amplifying “culture as prevention” and hosting train-thetrainers for OHA’s “Big River” youth suicide prevention programming, which is available across the state at low or no cost.

Alfonso Ramirez, interim director of OHA’s Equity & Inclusion Division, re ected on the power of suicide prevention that centers connections to culture and belonging. Ramirez said, “Thanks to our community partners and leaders, we’ve recognized how important it is to also focus on the cultural strengths and wisdom that have been passed on for generations across communities. As we do work in this way, we experience a bit of healing ourselves.”

• Black, African and African American youth-serving adults creating and sustaining the Black Youth Suicide Prevention Coalition, which is helping to bring healing to Black communities and creating spaces for young people to gather and feel a sense of belonging. Oregon also was one of eight states

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org. Specialized support is also available through the Veterans Crisis Line (press 1 or text 838255), in Spanish (press 2 or text “AYUDA” to 988) and for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults (press 3 or text “PRIDE” to 988). 988 is also available for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing through American Sign Language videophone services.

Federal officials allow Oregon to offer Medicaid services to those behind bars

By LYNNE TERRY

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Federal officials have approved Oregon’s request to offer free Medicaid services for addiction and some other services to people who are on the verge of being released from jail or prison, something that’s prohibited by federal law.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Oregon will offer the new program, along with Illinois, Kentucky, Utah and Vermont. They’re joining California, Massachusetts, Montana and Washington state which first piloted programs offering some Medicaid services to people about to be released.

Inmates who meet Medicaid’s low-income limits will qualify for the program 90 days before their release from jail or state or tribal prison. They’ll be eligible for lab and radiology services along with mental health assessments and medications to treat opioid addiction and mental illness.

When people are jailed or imprisoned, they lose their Medicaid coverage, and they have to reapply once they’re out. That leads to health care gaps. Studies show that people who end up in prison or jail have higher rates than the general public of physical and mental illness, including hypertension, asthma, tuberculosis, hepatitis B and C and HIV, and higher rates of premature death from infectious and chronic diseases, drug use and suicide.

“For people involved in the justice system, ensuring a successful transition back into the community

includes having the health care supports and services they need,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.

The program aims to provide a seamless health care transition as people try to rebuild their lives in the community. Being screened for mental health issues while still behind bars is expected to help them get counseling or other treatment more quickly when they’re out.

“Fifty percent of all people in Oregon prisons have been diagnosed with a disability or mental illness, which makes uninterrupted care really important,” Amy Bacher, an Oregon Health Authority spokeswoman, said in a statement.

The people who participate will benefit from case management, which means they’ll be assessed before their release and monitored once they’re out. State officials hope to get people enrolled with a regionally based Medicaid insurer, a coordinated care organization, as soon as they’re released, something that has been a challenge in the past.

Captain Lee Eby, jail commander at Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, said the program marks a “gigantic step” toward rehabilitating people into the community.

“I have seen the effects of our current system where the gap experienced hinders desperately needed access to care and services for those leaving incarceration to continue down their path of recovery,” Eby said. “This funding will be a huge tool for jail and prisons in helping those incarcerated receive proper discharge planning for successful reentry into

the community, ensuring the continuation of care for one of our most vulnerable populations.”

Lawmakers tackle issue

Approval of the program follows passage of House Bill 4002 by the Oregon Legislature. The law directs $211 million toward tackling addiction, including building new diversion programs for those who are charged with possessing a small amount of illegal substances. It also includes $10 million to screen people in jail for opioid addiction and to treat them with medication so that they can stabilize their lives and continue their recovery when they’re released.

About 65% of people behind bars have an addiction problem, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, but they’re often not screened or treated. This $10 million allocation – and the just-approved Medicaid program – aims to address that issue. Democratic Rep. Pam Marsh of Ashland, who was behind the push in the Legislature to offer medication treatment for opioid use in jail, welcomed approval of the program.

“I’m thrilled with the approval of the Medicaid waiver, which will provide long-term sustainability to continue and expand opioid medication treatment in our jails,” Marsh told the Capital Chronicle. “These services are critical if we want to break the cycle of addiction, criminality, and incarceration — and to save lives in that process.”

Opioid overdoses have skyrocketed in Oregon in recent years with the

spread of fentanyl, which can be fatal in tiny doses and is mixed into counterfeit opioid pills that sell on the streets for as little as a dollar. According to the Oregon Health Authority, 280 people died in Oregon from fatal opioid overdoses in 2019. That soared to about 1,050 in 2023.

The Medicaid program marks an attempt by the Biden administration to address the nationwide addiction crisis.

“Expanding access to life-saving treatment and recovery supports for incarcerated people is a critical part of our bipartisan efforts to beat the overdose epidemic and save lives,” Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, said in a statement.

The Centers for

Medicare and Medicaid Services said thousands of people would benefit across the newly approved programs in the five states, but it’s unclear how many will qualify in Oregon.

Bacher of the Oregon Health Authority said that 60 institutions with more than 20,000 beds will qualify for the program but they have to opt in.

“We will be working closely with correctional partners to assess their readiness and support their ability to implement if the facility and their local partners choose to do so,” Bacher said.

The cost is unclear, but the majority will come from federal coffers. The federal government pays for about 60% of Medicaid, while the state pays the rest.

The health authority

aims to launch the program in 2026.

“We’ll be working on timeframes for implementation and will have a lot of work with carceral settings to be ready for this,” Bacher said in the statement.

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SPORTS Bandon wins OSAA Cup for first time

John Gunther For the World

For the first time in school history, Bandon was awarded the OSAA Cup for overall excellence in athletics, academics, activities and sportsmanship.

Bandon easily finished first in the Class 2A ranks for the state, amassing 2,495 points. Blanchet Catholic was second with 1,958.

Schools are awarded points throughout the year based on finishes in state championships for sports and activities and by finishing in the top 10 in the Academic All-State program. They also receive points when they go through entire seasons without coaches or athletes being ejected from contests for poor sportsmanship.

Bandon finished second in the 2022-23 school year.

In 2023-24, the school excelled across the board.

Bandon won state championships this spring in girls track and field, boys golf and band. The school was second in girls basketball during the winter and speech in the spring and reached the playoffs in several other sports throughout the year.

In addition, Bandon had numerous top-10 finishes during the year in the Academic All-State program, including the activities the school won

titles in, finishing first in band, third in girls track and field and fourth in boys golf.

The only other South Coast school to win an OSAA Cup since the program started in 1999 is North Bend, which has won twice.

This year, North Bend was sixth in Class 4A with 2,566.71 total points and Marshfield was 10th with 2255.8. Marist Catholic was Class 4A champi-

on with 3,438.

Siuslaw was 11th in Class 3A with 1,802.9 points while Brookings-Harbor was 31st (914.5) and Coquille 40th (717.5). Valley Catholic topped Class 3A with 3,342.5 points.

In addition to Bandon in Class 2A, Gold Beach was 28th (830) and Reedsport was 29th (815).

In Class 1A, Powers and Pacific were tied for 48th (680)

Circle the Bay road run is Aug. 10

The early registration deadline for the Circle the Bay Run, the signature race of the South Coast Running Club, is this week. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile) race, which can be done either individually or as part of a three-person team, will be held Aug. 10, starting and ending at Ferry Road Park in North Bend.

The fee for participants who sign up by Friday, July 19, is $75 for individuals and $225 for three-person teams. Participants need to sign up by July 22 to receive a race shirt.

and Myrtle Point was 68th (605). Crane topped the classification with 1,806.66 points.

The winners in the two biggest classifications were Jesuit for Class 6A (3,715) and Summit for Class 5A (4,726.25).

The OSAA Cup program is sponsored by Pacific Office Automation. Complete rankings for all classifications can be found at www.osaa.org.

Bandon golf team competes in national invitational

Bandon’s state champion boys golf team competed last week in the national high school invitational tournament in Frisco, Texas.

The Tigers finished 48th out of 50 teams in the event, which they were in for the first time. One of the squad’s top players opted to stay in Oregon to compete in junior events here and did not make the trip.

The group that did compete included Peyton Simonds, Logan France, Zack Robertson, Sean Ells and Carter Brown. Simonds played great the first two days of the event, shooting a 1-over 73 on the first day and an even-par 72 on the

second. His third-day score was 87.

France led the team the third day with an 84. Carter Brown had the second-best scores for the team both the first and second days with an 85 and a 92 (he shot a 96 the final day). Ells also had a 92 the second day. He had a 90 the first day and a 92 the third day.

Robertson improved from 108 to 97 to 90 over the three days. France improved from 104 to 94 to 84.

Bandon’s team total was 191 over for the three days (the top four scores for each team count each day).

The winning team from George was 12-under par over the three days and

two other teams also finished under par. Summit High School of Bend, the only other Oregon team in the invitation-only field, was 12th at 32-over.

The individual champion was Josiah Hakala of New Hampshire, who finished 14-under. The runner up was Davis Hartwell of Oregon, who finished a shot back. Hartwell, who is from Crosspoint Christian High School and was the Class 3A-2A-1A individual champion this spring, played as an individual. Simonds finished in a tie for 146th at 16-over.

There were more than 300 golfers in all in the event.

Flag football growing quickly in Oregon high schools

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It didn’t take long for girls flag football to take off in Oregon high schools.

After debuting in the spring of 2023 with eight teams, the sport blew up this year with 575 players from 32 schools. It is making steady progress toward being considered as an officially sanctioned OSAA sport.

Flag football has become wildly popular at some schools, with South Salem, St. Mary’s Academy and South Eugene fielding two teams each. It is proving to be a viable option for girls in the spring.

“They see it on Friday nights in the fall, and I think there was an interest in developing skills and understanding the game,” said South Salem coach DJ Correa, who also is the offensive coordinator for the boys team. “And it was a new opportunity. Everyone gets to start brand new when they show up on the field for the first time.”

Flag football is living up to the high expectations of Rebecca Brisson, one of the league’s organizers.

“We kind of knew in our belly that this was going to be great and this was going to happen,” Brisson said. “We were very pleasantly surprised that it basically tripled from Year 1 to Year 2.”

Gresham, a new team this year, had nearly 40 players participate in tryouts. Coach Adam Meyer said the Gophers had to make cuts because the budget allowed for only 25 uniforms.

“That was really unfortunate after seeing all the interest, but it was great to see the interest,” said Meyer, who teaches at Gresham and is an assistant for Barlow’s boys team.

Flag football has met the threshold of 25 schools to be

recognized by the OSAA as an emerging activity. It can earn that distinction in October when it comes up for vote at the next OSAA delegate assembly meeting.

If it passes, flag football would remain as an emerging activity for two years. If it reaches 50 schools by the end of that period, then it would be eligible to be sanctioned by the OSAA.

“The plan is to have 50-plus teams next spring and then go sanctioned,” Brisson said. “It’s growing like crazy.”

With her extensive football background, Brisson has been a catalyst for flag football’s growth in Oregon. The daughter of a high school football coach in Michigan, Brisson is a longtime high school football official and has owned the Portland Shockwave women’s tackle football team for more than two decades, including a 13-year playing career.

Sarah Sowers of Nike contacted Brisson three years ago to propose the idea of a girls flag league. They contacted the OSAA in the fall of 2022 and connected with athletic directors to get the ball rolling, buoyed by financial aid from Nike.

Brisson reached out to the state’s football officiating associations and organized a video meeting to review the flag football rulebook. The associations embraced flag football and have been working the games.

“It was so rewarding because so many times a lot of the officials would send me a note and email after games like, ‘The girls had so much fun, and I had so much fun, this is so great,’” Brisson said.

A large contingent of the coaches come from the boys football teams and some are

from other sports. To help get them up to speed on flag football, many joined a video call with USA National Team 15U assistant coach Matt Hernandez, a three-time state champion coach in Florida, where the sport has been sanctioned by the state association for the past two decades.

Eleven state associations have sanctioned flag football and 17 others are in various stages of pilot programs. California voted to sanction it last year and Colorado approved it this year. Washington voted it down in May when it failed to reach the 60-percent approval it needed to pass.

Flag football is a 7-on-7 game played on an 80-yard field and resembles the passing leagues that many boys teams play in the summer. Like boys football, some teams are run dominant, others prefer to air it out.

Oregon teams played a sixweek schedule this year, with some teams getting as many as 10 games. The 32 teams were divided into eight geographic pods, with the top team from each pod advancing to the eight-team state tournament May 11 at the Nike campus in Beaverton.

South Salem defeated Tillamook 45-7, Banks 58-46 and Central Catholic 33-14 to take the title. Correa said the Saxons, who had 65 players in their program, took a major step forward from the first season.

“We saw a lot of improvement,” Correa said. “I saw the most improvement in just being comfortable on the field. I think the spatial awareness on a football field is something that takes about a season to get used to.”

Many flag football players pulled double duty during the season, either in high school

spring sports or in club sports such as volleyball and soccer.

South Salem’s lineup included standouts from the volleyball (Malena Mathis, Briella Mathis) and basketball (Izzy Flores, Sadie Paterson) teams.

The Saxons’ quarterback in the second half of the season was freshman Leah Ioane, who competed in varsity track, basketball and volleyball during 2023-24.

Correa said winning the championship “meant a lot” to his players.

“It brought a lot of attention to what they could do on the football field, a place where they’re not normally recognized for their athletic achievements,” he said.

Correa enjoyed the experience, too.

“It’s the most fun I’ve had. I’d like to do it for a while,” he said. “I’m extremely hopeful that it becomes an OSAA sport.”

Gresham’s Meyer said his players “had a blast” this season.

“The very first night, I went home and told my wife, ‘This is really fun. This is really cool. The girls are just loving it,’” Meyer said. “I don’t know if it’s because it’s a new sport, or just something they haven’t been able to do, but it correlates with a lot of other sports. Between soccer and basketball, and other things like that, the girls just picked it up and really enjoyed it.”

Brisson was impressed with the intensity of the games.

“These girls were out there to play,” Brisson said. “It was not that traditional thought of powder puff, by any means. They were competitive and hyped up – play cards and the whole thing. It was just amazing.”

Participants who are walking will begin at 6:30 a.m. The run starts at 8 a.m.

The course circles the waters of Coos Bay, starting at the park in North Bend and proceeding through North Bend and Coos Bay along U.S. Highway 101 before traveling through Eastside and out the Coos River Highway to East Bay Drive. Runners will follow the entire length of East Bay Drive, rejoining Highway 101 and crossing the historic McCullough Bridge to get back to the park.

Water is available on the course at the three relay exchange zones, roughly every six miles.

All participants and volunteers can enjoy a post-race barbecue in the park.

Highlights for the 2023 run can be found as part of Oregon’s Adventure Coast in a video accessible on the race page at www.southcoastrunningclub.org.

“Circle the Bay 30K is one of our highlight running races that really showcases our region and taps into the running heritage we’re known for through the undeniable presence of running great Steve Prefontaine,” said Janice Langlinais, Executive Director of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau, more commonly known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. “His legacy in the running world lives on through races like Circle the Bay 30K, which gives runners a true taste of the beauty and charm of our slice of the southern Oregon Coast. There are waterfront views, characteristic neighborhoods and lovely parks throughout North Bend and Coos Bay.”

Jordan Osborne ran an impressive time of 41 minutes and 42 seconds in steamy conditions to win the 10-kilometer race in the annual White Cedar Days run in Powers over the holiday weekend.

Luke Rector was second overall in 45:46, followed by female overall winner Emilie Martinez in 47:58.

The other runners in the 10K race were Julien Temps (49:14), Jeremy Potter (49:14), Marie Richards (56:20) and Dan Robertson (1:02:07).

The 5K winner was Cash Miller in 17:40. He was followed by Russell Crochetiere (24:40), Tryson Bradford (25:40) and overall female winner Tonya Lenser (25:47). Other participants were Brian Hane (26:36), Nora Rector (27:36), Grant Walding (28:32), Brianna Jantzer (32:14), Brystol Bushnell (33:46), Emili Shorb (36:08), Tiffany Hubbard (36:23), Maya Cole (36:59), Dusty Anne Richards (42:03) and Stephanie Hane (42:11). Osborne, Miller

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Bandon’s girls track team won its second straight state title, helping the school capture the OSAA Cup.

George Barton

June 6, 1936- March 27, 2024

George Conrad Barton, passed away on March 27, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 87. He was born in North Bend, Oregon, on June 6, 1936 to parents Crystal M. Lapp and George W. Barton. George was a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians of Oregon. He was a descendant of Francis Elliot Talbot, a Miluk Coos Native of the South Slough. He held a lifelong commitment to his Tribe and was instrumental in his role along with others, seeking Restoration for his tribe. He attended Southern Oregon College as well as Oregon State University, studying Forestry, Forest Engineering, and also attended the Institute of Marine Biology. His career began with logging in a family business of “Barton Brothers Logging” and later he took a position with Georgia Pacific where he became a supervisor until the mill closed in 1982. He was a volunteer fire fighter with Charleston Rural Fire Department for 10 years and a member of the Board of Directors and President of Oregon Fire District Directors Association. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara Barton, along with daughter’s, Jean Schapper of Coburg, OR, Janet Dearing-Crowl of Taos, New Mexico, Diana Trombley-Kipling of East Glacier, MT, and son David Barton of Montegue, California. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren: Michael Nelson, Matthew Nelson, Madeline Montez, Jon Barton, Joe Barton, James Barton, Jeffrey Rutherford, Michael Rutherford, and Isabella Kipling, as well as 5 great-grandchildren: Ava Barton, Silas Barton, Jack Barton, Marcus

Montez, Cienna Rutherford and Charlotte Nelson. He also has 2 sisters, Amy Bolling and Constance Barton and many loved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and greatnephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering to honor George C. Barton on Saturday August 3rd at 1pm at the Tribal Hall 338 Wallace Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in his name be made to the Tribal Elders Scholarship Program c/o CTCLUSI 1245 Fulton Ave Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. “Remember, death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Maxine Mary Tindell

November 7, 1926 – July 1, 2024

Maxine Mary Tindell was born to Chester and Mary Bowers on November 7, 1926, and left this earth on July 1, 2024. She lived her life in the Bay Area for 97 years. Maxine married L.C. (Lois) Tindell, the love of her life, and together they had 4 children. Her view of the Pacific Ocean and her yard on Prefontaine Drive were her pride and joy. She tended her yard carefully, growing tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and apples, as well as a profusion of flowers. Max was always ready to share a start of this or that plant when asked. She also enjoyed hosting family retreats at their small cabin on Ten-Mile Lakes.

Max was very active in sharing her talents, singing with Sweet Adelines and bowling in the Tuesday Tramps league. She was an avid swimmer at the Bay Area Athletic Club, car racing enthusiast, and traveler throughout the world and US; to include annual vacations to Hawaii.

Maxine always enjoyed her pets, especially her dogs, Mitzi and Dillon, who were always at her side.

Max was preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Sue Tindell; her husband, Lois Tindell, and her sister, Arline Daugherty. She is deeply missed by her brother and sister inlaw, Bob and Connie Bowers of Monmouth; and by her three children, Steve Tindell and wife Nancy Tindell of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Janie Farmer and husband Chris Farmer of Huntington Beach, California and Scott Tindell of Coos Bay, Oregon. Also, missing Maxine are many grandchildren,

great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family will host an Open House from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at 735 Prefontaine Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420. To honor her love of animals, the family asks those interested to send contributions in her name to the Friends of Coos County Animals, in North Bend, Oregon. Private burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Judy Morris Metcalf, 77, of Coos Bay, Oregon died on July 5, 2024 in Dardanelle, Arkansas.

Judy was born on July 13, 1947 in Russellville AR to the late James Lee Morris and Verla Mae Davis Morris. She was a retired bus driver for the Coos County Area Transit. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com

John Wayne LaCoy, 78, of North Bend, passed away on July 7, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Virgil Charles Anderson

January 23, 1949- June 2, 2024

Virgil Charles Anderson was born on January 23, 1949, in Grant Pass, Oregon, to parents Carl Alfred Anderson and Charlene Frances Billings-Anderson. He crossed over at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon, on June 2, 2024. Virgil’s professional journey was a testament to his dedication and expertise. After serving in Vietnam, he committed over two decades to the parts department at Tower Motors. He then shared his knowledge and skills at Newport Ford and Kendall Ford of Eugene before returning to Tower Motors. His straightforward customer service and vast knowledge made him a respected figure, and his impact on the community was undeniable. Virgil’s love for the Rogue River was a significant part of his life. He cherished spending time between Gold Beach and Marial, visiting with family and friends. His cousin, Gerald N. Frye, played a pivotal role in teaching him to master piloting a boat on the river, honing his hunting skills, and living off the grid. The lower section of Rogue River held a special place in his heart; his Coos, Rogue Tututni and Karuk tribal heritage were essential links to his identity and influenced his desire to be on the river with his extended family.

Virgil is survived by brothers Raymond L. Petrie, David M. Petrie, and Frank H.

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Marvin Palmer

January 10, 1950- June 18, 2024

Marvin Louis Palmer was born January10, 1950 and passed away June 18, 2024. Marvin was the manager of Lens Home Center for 43 years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and his bowling team. Marvin leaves behind his wife Janet, children Patrick Palmer, Amy Carver

and Sarah Abts. As well as his brothers, Bernard Palmer, Ter ry Palmer and sisters, Donna Downing, Wanda Brawley, Evelyn Weems. A celebration of life will be held August 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm, located at Bristol Event Center 481 Ben nett AVE. Coos Bay (parking at Banner Bank).

Scott Leo Meincke

A graveside service for Scott Leo Meincke, 77, of Coos Bay who died July 6, 2024 in Coos Bay will be held

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. Coos Bay

Corretta A. Huntington

A graveside service for Corretta A. Huntington, 71, of Coos Bay, who died July 8, 2024 will be held Tuesday,

under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

July 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-2673131. 267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Stephen James Morris

Cremation rites for Stephen James Morris, 73, have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens

Henry “Hank” E. Kelley, 94, of North Bend, passed away July 8, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 . www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Jesse R. Compton, 71, of North Bend, passed away on July 2, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Paul B. Reed, 71, of North Bend, passed away on July 1, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Emily K. Wynn, 80, of Coos Bay died July 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Corretta A. Huntington, 71, of Coos Bay died July 8, 2024 in Coos Bay. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Ted Irvin Churchill, 76, of Coos Bay, passed away July 7, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Kenneth B. DeWolf, 66, of Coos Bay died July 9, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites will be held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

William Henry Dahl Jr., 81, of North Bend, passed away July 5, 2024 in Springfield. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Stephen James Morris, 73, of Coos Bay died June 30, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay with inurnment July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Roseburg National Cemetery under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Crematory, Coos Bay with inurnment July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Roseburg National Cemetery under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Cheryl A. Richmond, 79, of Coos Bay died July 6, 2024 in Coos Bay. A celebration of life will be announced and held in September. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

A graveside service for Scott Leo Meincke, 77, of Coos Bay who died July 6, 2024 in Coos Bay will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Park 63060 Millington Frontage Rd. Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Walter R. Strauss, 86, of Coos Bay died July 4, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service-Bay Area. 541-269-2851. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Richard “Dick” E. Swartling, 85, of Coos Bay died July 9, 2024 in Coos Bay. Services will be announced under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Robert H. Taylor, 88, of Coos Bay died July 5, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Marie Ethel Miller, 96, of Myrtle Point, passed away on July 11, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Arnett, sister, Elizabeth Ann Durbin, son Scott N. Anderson, Granddaughter Emily N. Anderson-O’Brien, Grandson Nevin K. Dayton, and Great-Grandchildren Evelynn F. O’Brien and Easton W. O’Brien. His son Wade and both parents preceded him in crossing over. Private ceremonies will be held in the Fall to return Virgil to Mother Earth, as his spirit soars beyond the stars. May peace be with him.

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WLD24-3007 The Coos County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking Bids from qualified and experienced Contractors for the purpose of providing design and construction services for the replacement or renovation of two, 7,500-gallonsper-day water treatment facilities located at Laverne Park and West Laverne Park. The objective is to enter into a DesignBuild Agreement with a qualified contractor that will provide these comprehensive services. The project must meet or exceed State drinking water regulations under Oregon Administrative Rule Chapter 333, Division 61, as well as any other applicable state or federal regulations. This is a public works contract subject to the prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800 - 279C.870 and/or the Federal Davis Bacon Act. Request for Bid Documents including instructions for Bidders, required Bid form, and a sample contract may be obtained by contacting Craig Storm, Parks Director, by mail at 1309 West Central, Coquille, OR 97423, by calling (541) 396-7757, or by emailing cstorm@ co.coos.or.us . Bids will be accepted by Bobbi Brooks, Administrative Aide to the Coos County Board of Commissioners’ Office, 225 N. Adams, Coquille, Oregon 97423. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and must be clearly labeled “DESIGN/BUILD WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AT LAVERNE AND WEST LAVERNE PARK” on the outside of the envelope. No Bids, regardless of method of delivery, will be accepted if not received by 2:00 p.m. on August 7, 2024. Bids will be publicly opened and read immediately after the Bid deadline at the same location. A mandatory prebid on-site conference is scheduled for July 23, 2024 at 10:00 am.

Charmae Dee Hampton

January 24, 1944 – June 22, 2024

Charmae Dee (Reynolds) Hampton, 80, of Coos Bay, Oregon, was born January 24, 1944 in Colorado Springs to parents Charles and Billie Reynolds. She died June 22, 2024 at home, surrounded by her husband and sons, following a two-year battle with cancer.

Charmae spent much of her childhood living on the southern Oregon coast, including Sitkum and Gold Beach, with her parents and siblings. She met her husband, Lonnie Hampton, while they both worked at Georgia Pacific. They were married December 24, 1966 in Coquille, where they lived in a house Lonnie built, before moving to Greenacres in 1975. She lived there with Lonnie, built a home and farm and raised their sons, Brian and Nathan, together. They were active in their Greenacres community,

Unclaimed Personal Property 7.16.24

The North Bend Police Department (NPBD) has in its possession unclaimed personal property as described, below: Backpacks * Cell Phones/Electronics * Foreign Currency * Cash/Gift Cards * Tools * Clothing * Keys * Bikes * Wallets/Purses * Jewelry *Camping/Sports Equip.* Vehicle/Marine Accessories * Cutting Instruments * Scooters * Misc. Cords/Chargers *Firearm Accessories * Torch

If you believe you have ownership in any of the unclaimed property listed above, you must file a claim by completing a “Property Claim” form with NBPD within 30 days of the date posted on this notice. Failure to file a claim within this 30-day time frame forfeits all rights to posted property. Property Claim Forms can be picked up at the NBPD Lobby located at 835 California Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459. You may also obtain a form by visiting the NBPD webpage at http://northbendoregon. us/police Published: July 16, 2024. The World &ONPA.

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WLD24-3005 Coos County Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners are holding public hearings to consider Ordinance Number 23-01-001PL in the Matter of Amending the Coos County Comprehensive Plan Designation for property located at 58643 Seven Devils Road in Bandon Oregon, and identified as Map Number Township 27S, Range 14W, Section 28B, Tax Lot 100, Tax Account Number 767200 from Rural Residential - 5 to Rural Residential - 2. The applicant will need to comply with Coos County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance Article 5.1 Plan Amendments and Rezones and Oregon Statewide Planning Goals 1 through 14. The hearing will take place at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams St. Coquille Oregon on August 6th, 2023 at 1:30 pm. For more details contact Coos County Planning Staff at 541-396-7770, email at planning@co.coos. or.us or visit the website at https://www.co.coos. or.us/planning/page/2022amendment-rezones

WLD24-3006 The City of Bandon has an opening on its Library Board. If you would like to serve on the board email your resumes to june@cityofbandon.org

CW24-2137 Public Notice: June 20,2024 The Libby Drainage District will meet Saturday July 20 2024, at Jack Chaney’s home located at 62948 Red Dike Road at 1:00pm. Published weeks of July 1st — July 8th — and July 15th, 2024.

attending Greenacres Community Church and making many lifelong friends.

Charmae had an active mind and an unrequited need to learn. She said when she started the first grade at Sitkum Elementary School, it opened up her entire world. She went on to graduate from Myrtle Point High School, Southwestern Oregon Community College, Multnomah University and Linfield College.

Charmae’s diverse employment history included working at the Brewster Rock Fire Lookout, Georgia Pacific, Roseburg Lumber, an art gallery in Old Town Bandon, Farm Service Agency, Coos Bay School District and a carpenter’s helper, as she assisted her husband in caring for their properties. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and

CW24-2131 Banner Bank v. Estate of Devin Jeffrey Hanson, the Devin Hanson Trust under Agreement dated November 2, 2015, Teresa Lynn Hanson, David F. Hanson, Coos County Tax Assessor, All Other Unknown Heirs or Persons Claiming an Interest in the Property, and Occupants and Parties in Possession SUMMONS - CASE NO. 24CV28993 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS TO: ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS OR PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY, one of the above-named defendants. You are hereby required to appear and defend the complaint filed against you in the above entitled action within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this summons, and in case of your failure to appear and answer, plaintiff for want thereof will apply to the above entitled court for the relief prayed for in its complaint, to-wit:

A. FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

1. For a declaration against defendant Estate of Devin Jeffrey Hanson in the sum of $18,813.91, plus late fees of $139.98, plus accrued interest of $1,783.64 through June 17, 2024, plus interest accruing thereafter at the current variable rate of 9.74 percent per annum ($5.00676 per diem) from June 18, 2024, until the date judgment is entered, the sum of $200.00 to cover the costs of searching and abstracting records, which sum accrues interest at the current variable rate of 9.74 percent from May 25, 2024, until paid, together with any additional sums required to be paid by Plaintiff during the pendency of this suit for the protection of the Property and Plaintiff’s interest therein,

2. That Plaintiff’s Trust Deed, dated September 3, 2019, and recorded September 16, 2019, as Recorder’s No. 2019-08220, Records of Coos County, Oregon, be declared a lien upon the Property for the amount of the judgment prayed for herein;

3. For judgment and decree that Plaintiff’s Trust Deed upon the Property be foreclosed, and that the title, claim, interest, or demand of defendants and each of them in said Property, and every part thereof, except their statutory rights of redemption, be foreclosed; 4. For judgment and decree that the Property, with all of its appurtenances, rights, privileges, and easements be sold on execution by the Sheriff for Coos County, Oregon, after giving notice as required by law; that Plaintiff may be and become a purchaser at said sale; that the Sheriff give the purchaser thereof a Certificate of Sale and, unless the Property is redeemed before the expiration of the redemption period, a deed; that said purchaser have immediate possession of the Property, and every part thereof; and that said purchaser

be entitled to such remedies as are available at law to secure such position, including a writ of assistance, if defendants or any other parties or persons shall refuse to immediately surrender possession to the purchaser;

5. That the proceeds of the sale be applied as follows: first, to pay the costs and expenses of said sale; second, to pay the judgment of Plaintiff; and third, the overplus, if any, be paid to the Registry of the Court subject to further court order; and

6. That if any deficiency remains after application of the proceeds of the sale thereon, execution may not be issued for said.

B. SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEF:

2. For Plaintiff’s attorney fees, costs, and disbursements incurred herein; and

3. For interest on the sums of paragraphs B1 and B2 at the interest rate of 9.74 percent per annum from the date judgment is entered, until paid in full.

C. Such other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ 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”. A MOTION OR ANSWER MUST BE GIVEN TO THE COURT CLERK OR ADMINISTRATOR WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM 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 UPON THE PLAINTIFF. IF YOU HAVE ANY 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) 6843763 OR TOLL-FREE IN OREGON AT (800) 4527636. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans’ service officer or community action agency.

her outstanding family. A Bible verse that was especially meaningful to Charmae was from Titus 3:5: “Not by works of righteousness which I have done, but according to His mercy, He saved me.”

Charmae is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lonnie; sons, Brian (Catherine) and Nathan (Shawnee) all of Coos Bay; grandsons, John (Emily) and Matthew Hampton, and Shawn Hampton of Coos Bay; great grandson, Elijah Hampton (John and Emily) of Coos Bay; sisters, Susan Hyatt, of North Bend, and Wendy McMillan, of Winnemucca, Nevada, and their families. She is also survived by precious extended family and many fine friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and brother, Joe Reynolds. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Greenacres Community Church, 93512 Green Acres Lane in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of

OBITUARIES

Stephen Pennington

Stephen Earl Pennington passed away on June 25, 2024 in Coos Bay. He was born to Earl and Lyle Pennington in Corvallis Oregon on Valentine’s Day 1940. He is preceded in death by wife Nancy and his brother Peter Douglas. He is survived by his son Glen Pennington, daughter-in-law Joanne and grandchildren Ben and Juliann, and nieces and nephews. As a child Steve’s family relocated to Coos Bay where he attended Eastside School and then graduated from Marshfield High School in 1958. Always active in sports, he played little league baseball on an undefeated team where he met his best friend for the next 74 years, Tom Jenkins. He played football on a state championship team at Marshfield and was a talented wrestler. Growing up he spent time working at George’s grocery and later helping his dad Earl at the family business, Penny’s Tackle Box. When not busy with school or work, he loved to go fishing.

Steve attended college at Linﬁeld, where he was on the wrestling team, then attended Oregon State. He was drafted into the Army in 1960 and served as a military policeman in Germany for 3 years and after returning stateside he continued in the reserves until 1969. Steve returned to college after active duty, graduating from CS- Chico in 1965, where he married the love of his life, Nancy George. He then worked as a youth correctional ofﬁcer in Butte and Sacramento Counties for the next 5 years. Steve moved back to Coos County in 1970, the place he always proud to call home, for the next 54 years. Steve’s life can be summarized as always actively engaged in kids, community, and family. He was a school teacher in math, biology, and sciences at Millicoma Junior High and then

Marshﬁeld High School where he retired in 2000. He loved coaching sports and trained generations of kids in football, track, basketball, and wrestling. He developed creative programs in biology and ﬁsheries that received national recognition. He is remembered by students and coworkers alike as someone who worked tirelessly for the betterment of others.

After retirement Steve did not slow down. He continued to coach high school athletics, was a volunteer and often leader in local organizations such as Coquille River STEP, Garden Valley Water association, Oregon Fish and Game, and the Coos County Rose Society chapter. Steve loved gardening and his collection of over 200 roses were cherished by many in the community. A life fully lived, a race ran well, he will be missed by all those who knew him. “Love your neighbor as thy self” epitomized Steve’s life. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Alene Frances “Fran” Holland

August 31, 1939 – June 16, 2024

Cremation Rites have been held for Alene Frances “Fran” Holland, 84, of Coos Bay, with inurnment at Roseburg National Cemetery in Roseburg, Oregon.

Fran was born August 31, 1939 in Long Beach, California and was raised and educated in Empire, Oregon by her beloved grandparents Buck and Edna Longacre. She graduated from Marshﬁeld High School and was married to Carl “Roy” Holland on February 14, 1959 in Empire. Roy joined the Air Force and served for over twenty years before retiring. He and Fran were stationed on bases throughout the western United States. After Roy retired, they returned to Coos Bay and Fran worked at North Bend Medical Center for 20 years until she retired.

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motorized carriages or approved motorized carriages may operate between 8PM and 1PM when all blocks and moving lines are suspended 10 feet above the ground except the line between the carriage and the chocker and during rigging.

Fran was active in the Republican Women’s Club and served in all ofﬁces including two years as president.

She is survived by her husband C. Roy Holland, son, Ricky Holland, son, James and wife Steffanie Holland, grandsons, Cody & wife Ryan Holland, Auston Holland, and Preston Holland; granddaughters, Jamie and husband Brendon Carevari, and Arial MinorHolland, and brother, Darrol Longacre, and sister, Toni Easley.

She was preceded in death by her father, Boyd Holland, and mother, Doris Colburn, and her grandparents Buck & Edna.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon. 541-267-4216

• The following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8PM and 1PM, where mechanized equipment capable of constructing reline is immediately available to quickly reach and effectively attack the re start:

○ Ground based operations

○ Power saws on ground-based operations

○ Rotary head saw feller-bunchers with a continues re watch

○ Non-rotary headsaw feller-

bunchers

○ Tethered logging systems

The following are permitted to operate between the hours of 8PM and 1PM.

• Power saws at loading sites

• Loading and hauling of any material

• Blasting

• Welding, cutting, or grinding of meta

• Any other spark emitting operation not speci cally meant

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.

Monday 6/24:

North Bend

• 4:06 am, 48 year old male transported to Coos County Jail for unauthorized use of motor vehicle, area of 16th and Broadway.

• 9:08 am, criminal trespass, 850 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 11:23 am, unlawful entry, 1700 block of Newmark.

• 12:47 pm, criminal trespass, 2200 block of Newmark Street.

• 5:52 pm, 44 year old female cited on DUII, area of Highway 101 and North Bay.

• 6:33 pm, criminal trespass, 1100 block of State Street.

• 8:41 pm, criminal trespass, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 11:43 am, criminal trespass, area of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:53 pm, 33 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation and trespassing, block of North Wasson and Newmark.

• 43 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on commercial drug offense, and escape III, 1700 block of Thompson Road.

• 1:27 pm, criminal trespass, area of Pennsylvania and Southwest Boulevard.

• 1:47, accident, hit and run, 1100 block of South Broadway.

• 2:34 pm, criminal trespass, 1800 block of North 28th Court Alder Acres

• 5:05 pm, criminal mischief, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 25 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on criminal mischief 2nd degree and disorderly conduct 2nd degree, failure to appear on criminal trespass 1st degree, and theft 2nd degree, failure to appear on robbery 3rd degree, criminal trespass 1st degree, and theft 3rd degree, 500 block of North Broadway Street.

• 5:13 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:15 pm, 56 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on felony DUI, 570 block of South Broadway Street.

• 8:30 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Central Avenue and Ocean Boulevard.

• 9:04 pm, criminal trespass, area of Empire Lakes.

• 10:52 pm, 55 year old male cited on reckless burning, 1300 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 1:29 pm, criminal trespass, area of 9 North.

• 2:05 pm, criminal trespass, area of Highway 42 South.

Police Blotter

Reedsport

• 10:28 am, domestic disturbance, area 2400 block of Arthur Drive.

• 12:40 pm, disturbance, 2300 block of Frontage Road.

• 10:51 pm, re, area of Umpqua mobile home.

Tuesday 6/25:

North Bend

• 1:09, theft, 950 block of Exchange Street.

• 5:24 pm, disorderly conduct, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 5:48 pm, criminal trespass, 300 block of Pine Street.

• 6:58 pm, accident, hit and run, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:44 pm, criminal trespass, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:57 pm, threats, 2000 block of McPherson Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 10:09 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2000 block of North 19th Street.

• 10:34 am, criminal trespass, 140 block of South 7th Street.

• 12:45 pm, theft, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 2000 block of North 14th Street.

• 1:35 pm, shoplifter, 140 block of South 7th Street.

• 2:43 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, shoplifter, 520 block of South 4th Street.

• 3:53 pm, 38 year old transported to Coos County Jail on theft III, criminal trespass I,

• 3:59 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:57 pm, 35 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II.

• 5:55 pm, phone harassment, 400 block of North Cammann Street.

• 6:12 pm, shots red, 1200 block of South 2nd Street.

Coquille

• 9:58 am, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 1:24 pm, burglary, 90 block of East 1st Street.

• 4:16 pm, criminal trespass, 70 block of West Highway 42.

• 8:58 pm, threats, 450 block of East 7th Street.

• 9:02 pm, 61 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation on unauthorized use of motor vehicle, parole violation on 7 counts of negotiating bad check.

• 10:00 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 11:41 pm, criminal trespass, 200 block of North Adams.

Wednesday 6/26:

North Bend

• 12:07 am, criminal trespass, 1000 block of Winsor Avenue.

• 5:43 am, theft from vehicle, 3800 block of

Brussells Street.

• 8:22 am, criminal trespass, 2400 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:32 am, criminal trespass, 420 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:54 am, criminal trespass, 2100 block of Union Avenue.

• 11:56 am, criminal trespass, 2400 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 1:17 pm, phone harassment, 1100 block of Winsor Venue.

• 1:40 pm, accident, hit and run, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:02 pm, fraud, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:54 pm, criminal trespass, 1900 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:23 pm, disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Meade.

• 5:24 pm, theft, 2400 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:30 am, criminal trespass, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 9:21 am, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 11:33 am, 31 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, dangerous drugs, and theft I, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 11:33 am, shoplifter, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 12:11 pm, theft from vehicle, 400 block of 8th Avenue.

• 1:01 pm, accident, hit and run, 1300 block of Seagate Avenue.

• 1:25 pm, 31 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on DUII, failure to perform duties of driver, and driving while suspended, 800 block of Paci c.

• 2:08 pm, accident, hit and run, 1040 block of Paci c Avenue.

• 4:27 pm, 33 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct II, 230 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 4:28 pm, accident, hit and run, 790 block of South Wasson Street.

• 4:31 pm, 30 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on felon in possession of a restricted weapon, 250 block of North Baxter Street.

• 5:29 pm, theft, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:24 pm, accident, hit and run, 795 block of Southwest Boulevard.

Coquille

• 6:35 am, 53 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 50 West Highway 42.

• 8:04 am,

470 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 7:14 pm, disorderly conduct, area of