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City ofﬁcials compete for a cause

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

What better way to conclude a weekend-long celebration than with a little friendly competition?

Staff with the City of North Bend ended their July Jubilee 121st birthday celebration by challenging the City of Coos Bay to a softball game.

The ﬁrst-ever ‘Ian Spalding Memorial’ softball game not only gave city staff and volunteers a way to continue their good-humored rivalry, it also raised funds for a good cause.

“All the money raised today will go to the Ian Spalding Scholarship Fund. Ian was a student athlete at North Bend High School that we lost in a tragic accident,” said Joe Bollig III, during the softball game.

Ian’s Spaldings family and friends, along with the North Bend Community Scholarship fund, continue to honor his character and humility through the Ian Spalding

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Coos Bay takes a multi-year approach for this year’s budget

BY BECKY GIGER News Editor

On July 1st, the Coos Bay’s city budget for 2024-25 was adopted as approved by the budget committee during the May 9th meeting. City budgets run from July 1st through the following year June 30th and take months to prepare. The city of Coos Bay took a straightforward look at the budget by considering a multi-year approach as they decided on how to distribute this year’s funds into needed infrastructure around the city. The budget as recommended by Nichole Rutherford, City Manager in the 151-page document, “maintains current city services, and represents an effective use of the city’s resources.” Rutherford went on in her letter to recommend the budget in the early May meetings stating that, “Staff look forward to working with the Budget Committee to review the plan and to discuss alternative approaches for delivering key community services while maintaining the ﬁnancial stability and continuation of efforts to build a brighter future for the City of Coos Bay.”

What are the overall costs expected in this year’s budget?

The Coos Bay budget committee estimates a revenue of $80.4 million with an expenditure of an equal $80.4 million. Within the budget Rutherford explains that budgets revenues are looked at conservatively, but expenditures are based on the understanding of the increases and decreases in different departments. The budget is organized into 16 funds, a fund is a grouping of related accounts used to support control over resources segregated for speciﬁc activities or goals. The

16 funds in the proposed budget are broadly organized into four categories: Operating Funds, Debt Service Funds, Capital Improvement Funds, and Reserve Funds.

The majority of the city’s budget is found in the operational expenditures which contains personnel costs. This includes the city police, fire, and utility employees. The current Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) are with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) which both include a 4% COLA (cost of living adjustment) based on negotiated CBAs the Consumer Price Index. Coos Bay Police Officers Association (CBPOA) is amid negotiations, but the current budget estimates an increase of 3.7% COLA. Non-CBA represented staff saw an increase of 4% COLA. Personnel expenses include 42% of the city’s total operating budget, with the 129 current employees comprising more than 20 million of the city’s budget. The biggest increase to the budget this year was the 10% increase in medical, dental and vision coverage for employees.

The General Fund consists of carryover from the prior budget year, property taxes, franchise fees, licenses and permits, ﬁnes, grants and state revenues, use of money and property, services and repayments, other revenue and Du Jour ﬁnancing repayment. The General Fund expenditure and revenue equal $19,555,235 with the largest revenue coming from property taxes of more than 7.4 million.

One of the largest costs increases this year comes from the Wastewater Fund which covers the city’s basic operations.

A rate increase of 6.5% has been proposed to help offset the continued increase of demand within the city. “The rate reﬂects a policy decision to manage debt as a way to stabilize rates based on the recommendation of the commissioned Sewer Rate – Cost of Service Study.” Rutherford continues her advisement,

“This budget reﬂects the city’s continued effort to complete state mandated capital improvements to the infrastructure at a cost of approximately $81.4 million (2019 dollars). The proposed budget includes $12,305,000 in loan and grant proceeds, coupled with resources on hand to undertake $19,995,627 in wastewater utility capital improvement.”

If you want to know more about where your tax dollars are going within the budget, have questions about the budget or want to be involved in next year’s planning of the budget, you can access everything on the city website www.coosbayor.gov.

City needs to do more to address homeless issues

The homeless camps within city limits have been out of control for a long time. Each camp accumulates dumpsters of garbage left on the ground and in our waterways. I have even seen a honey bucket the homeless were using within 10 feet of a creek and evidence they were dumping that bucket full of human waste so that it was contaminating the creek. All we hear are excuses from the city for why they claim they can’t do anything. Now we are into fire season and the homeless have started dozens of fires that threaten our homes and businesses. The fire department has been dispatched to multiple fires along Newmark started by one homeless lady in just one night. Fire has been dispatched to every homeless camp that I know of to put out fires that are unattended and spreading.

Fire is being dispatched daily to ﬁres and only the homeless ﬁres are the ones that have nobody around them and spreading. When is the safety of the taxpayers and their

property going to take priority over the homeless illegal activities? The city cannot turn a blind eye to this obvious threat to the public and must hold these homeless accountable. When the homeless ﬁnally burn down structures, the city needs to be held liable because they have allowed this behavior to continue year after year. Refusing to do what needs to be done to force compliance to the camping ordinance or charge these people with their crimes. This problem is snowballing out of control and no virtue signaling from the city will accomplish anything. Until the city decides to care about their taxpaying citizens and their safety, these homeless will be allowed to continue to terrorize this beautiful city until they destroy the city. We should expect more from our leaders. Our leaders, if they had any sense of what is right, would expect more of themselves or resign because they know they are incapable of protecting the public.

Perry Holman Coos Bay

There will be a public meeting to discuss the expansion of the compost facility located at 63073 Seven Devils Rd in Charleston on July 25th at 6:30 pm in the Myrtlewood Room at the Coos Bay Public Library. If you have any questions contact David Boyer at 541-888-6757.

We’re all suffering from cutbacks and shortages

Regarding the article: Just the Facts: Coos County Sheriff’s Office. There is more to understand than just the fact that the citizens of Coos County shot down the levy in the recent election. The people of Coos County have given as much as they are able to give. We cannot afford the levy. We cannot afford higher taxes. Everything, absolutely everything, has increased in price and it must stop somewhere. Voting down this levy was the collective voice of the people saying that we’ve had enough. There are a lot of people going without essentials. If we could convince our government to work on fixing that issue it would be a start to fixing the rest of the problems. In the meantime, the Sheriff’s Office isn’t the only one suffering from cutbacks and shortages.

Kim Jacobsen Coquille

Recriminalization of drugs won’t fix problem

Merkley Monthly: Improving access to rural health care

BY JEFF MERKLEY U.S. Senator

Rural health care is an urgent challenge in Oregon. Approximately 35 percent of Oregonians live in rural and frontier communities compared to just 15 percent of the U.S. population. But, too often, we rely on one-sizefits-all approaches that don’t work well in rural communities. So, here’s what I’m doing to help improve access to health care on Oregon’s coast and across the state. I worked across the aisle to create the new Office of Rural Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This office is responsible for tailoring health care delivery strategies to the unique needs of rural areas, including developing rural-first programs rather than trying to adapt urban programs to rural settings.

patients, and traveling too many miles to provide care.

That’s a recipe for burnout – and workforce shortages only make a bad health care situation worse.

Don’t expect the recent re-criminalization of drugs to accomplish anything. For one thing, even if you arrested every single drug user, they would be back on the street doing drugs again within 72 hours: likely sooner. The idea that the threat of a jail sentence can be used a cudgel to get somebody to go to rehab is ridiculous. This is an idiotic scheme, likely concocted by the people that stand to make millions of dollars operating rehab facilities. Rehab doesn’t work. If any medical intervention were as ineffective as rehab, the doctors that performed it would have their licenses revoked.

Quincy Quigley Myrtle

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I’m also pushing the federal government – as Oregon’s representative on the U.S. Senate spending committee – to keep investing in rural health care. In March, I secured $2 million for a new chemotherapy clinic in Curry County, where chemotherapy services are not currently offered. This means folks will no longer need to travel hundreds of miles outside of their communities for care.

And, after hearing too many heartbreaking stories of addiction and overdose deaths from fentanyl and other drugs from folks around our state, I made sure that Congress invested $145 billion in the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program in ﬁscal year 2024 to combat addiction across the country.

As the husband of a nurse, I know that many health care providers in rural areas are overworked and underpaid, clocking too many hours, caring for too many

That’s why I reintroduced the Future Advancement of Academic Nursing (FAAN) Act to train and retain more nurses. And I’ve reintroduced the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act to require hospitals and other providers who participate in Medicare to limit mandatory overtime for nurses, so these new nurses don’t burn out and leave the profession.

Telehealth has also been a game-changer for rural health care. Some Oregonians in rural areas have to drive hundreds of miles each way for basic care – and sometimes even farther to see a specialist. Telehealth brings that care to them. It’s particularly powerful for mental health care, connecting those in isolated areas with the quality care and support they need to thrive. And it’s better for

many health care providers, allowing them to spend less time traveling and more time treating patients. Making telehealth work effectively is yet another reason I believe that high-speed internet has to reach every town and every household across our state. To accomplish that, I supported the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that included the Broadband Equity, Access, and Development program, which is investing nearly $700 million to expand broadband in Oregon alone. And the American Rescue Plan is providing another 17,000 broadband connections across our state. These investments will connect communities and improve rural health care. These are just a few ways I’m pushing to improve rural health care on the coast and across our state. I’ll keep ﬁghting for more resources so that all Oregonians can access the health care they need, no matter where they live.

Former President Trump survives assassination attempt

BY COURT BOICE

Dist. 1 State Representative

State Representative

Court Boice returned to his Salem Ofﬁce from Gold Beach around 2:30 PM

today. Rep. Boice stated, “It felt like my heart stopped as the news exploded. I challenge everyone - now is the time for all Americans to come together, denounce political violence, and pray for a quick Donald Trump recovery. This tremendously sad day reminds me of the attempt and near death of U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise. A gunman who simply wanted to kill all Republicans that day on a D.C. baseball ﬁeld. I ask everyone to pray for our country, our leaders and that these dark days will be quickly behind us!”

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one who lost his father to assassination in 1968 and certainly comes with noteworthy authority, immediately issued this

statement, “I call on all Americans to put aside their political differences and pray for former President Trump.”

Former President George W. Bush submitted the following statement, “Laura and I are grateful that President Trump is safe following the cowardly

attack on his life. And we commend the men and women of the Secret Service for the speedy response.”

stage, bloodied; the crowd chanted in unison, USA, USA, USA, USA! Our prayers and condolences also go out for all families who have lost loved ones, especially those tragedies due to such indescribable hatred.”

Boice concluded, “As heartbreaking and tragic as it is, I thank the good Lord we lost only one. That person was simply an innocent supporter exercising liberty to freely support a candidate of their choice. It is a miracle President Donald J. Trump lives on. Britt and I are tremendously grateful.

As he walked off the

COURT BOICE, Oregon State Representative –District 1 - including Curry and parts of Coos and Douglas Counties. Rep.CourtBoice@ OregonLegislature.gov Phone (503) 986-1401

Guest Column

Je Merkley

Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Swartling

A memorial service for Richard “Dick” Swartling, 85, of Coos Bay, will be held from 2:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday, August 31 at Riley’s Ranch, 69520 Wildwood Drive, North Bend with Norm Russell, officiating.

Dick was born July 16, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to Raymond Adolph Swartling and Helen Jane “HJ” Peelor. He passed away July 9, 2024 with his loving family by his side.

Dick loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family was his entire world. Family meals surrounded by all of his grandchildren were always his greatest joy. He loved cooking and eating with his loved ones.

Dick proudly served our country as a United States Marine for twenty years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. After retiring from military life, he moved his family from southern California to a thirty acre farm in Coos County Oregon. Dick finished his second twenty-year career working as a grocer at Fred Meyer in Coos Bay where he truly loved meeting everyone who walked in the door.

The stress of military life led him to find his peace on the family farm, where working with horses became his therapy, always followed by a pack of dogs everywhere he went. It was his love of horses that led him to join the Coos County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse and devote countless hours to the Oregon Outlaws 4-H Club with his granddaughters.

Dick joined Coos County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse in 1992 and soon started making his mark on the posse. He was the New Posse person of the year in 1992, an award given by the Posse Captain. In the years that followed, he held every office in the Posse from Treasurer to Second Lieutenant. Trails, Second Lieutenant. Parades, First Lieutenant of the posse, and Captain in 2002. He was voted on by the membership as Posse person of the year in 1997, 2000, 2015 and was runner up in 1996. In subsequent years, he continued to serve the posse, running the kitchen for many years, riding in parades, cooking for the awards banquet, fixing fence, whatever needed done. He also participated in many events at the state level, Oregon Association of Mounted Posses (OAMP), in pistol competition, state trail rides, OAMP state horse show known as Shodeo, and the annual OAMP convention. He became a life member in 2012. He sponsored awards for our local posse horse show for many years, many people have posse belt buckles he donated over the years. He will be greatly missed in the CCMSP.

Dick remarried in 2017. He and

his beautiful bride Sharon enjoyed an amazing two-year honeymoon travelling the country in their RV visiting friends and family coast to coast. They happily settled in Coos Bay in their lovely home overlooking the ocean to enjoy family, friends, fellowship and local culture.

Dick is survived by his brother, Raymond (Ronnie) of Caroline Shores, NC; loving wife, Sharon; son, Todd (Debbie) of Coquille; grandchildren, Lesley (Eli) Gonzalez of Coos Bay, Lisa Nelson of Coos Bay, Lori (Thomas) Dehner of Coos Bay, Trayci (Jose) Alfaro of Eugene, Dorothee Swartling of Eugene, Devin (Persia) Athorne of Coos Bay, Amanda (Sean) Athorne of Coquille, China (Ross) McWilliam of Myrtle Point, and Cassidy Gibson of Coquille; greatgrandchildren, Gabe Gonzalez, Alexis Gonzalez, Alliah Gonzalez, Madyson Stern, Bridget Stern, Samantha Stern, Aidan Nelson, AJ Alfaro, Aeris Alfaro, Natalie Murray, Reed Murray, Brayden Johnson, Oliver Ostrander and Finley Ostrander.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and HJ; daughters, Rayleen Swartling and Leeann Keeler, and the love of his life, Phyllis Swartling.

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Coos County Sheriff’s Posse to support the Dick Swartling Memorial Trail Course that is being built in his honor. This trail course will be built for all Coos County riders young and old to practice and ride on far into the future. CCMSP Attn: Dick Swartling Memorial Trail, PO Box 1033 Coos Bay OR, 97420.

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

A graveside service for Chief Petty Officer, Scott Leo Meincke, 77, of Coos Bay will be held at 10am, Wednesday, July 17, at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay with Pastor Mark Schiro, officiating. The service will conclude with military honors by the US Navy and American Legion Bay Area Post #34.

Scott was born September 19, 1946 in Wabasha, Minnesota, the son of Ralph Fredrick and Gladys Annabella (Witte) Meincke and passed away July 6, 2024 at his home in Coos Bay.

Scott was a graduate of North Bend High School, class of 1965 and went active duty with the US Navy 13 days later. Scott retired from the US Navy in April of 1991. During his service, he served aboard four aircraft carriers, two of which were with two fighter squadrons, VF-51 and VF-111 Tad with two destroyer escorts and several base commands. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Serving two deployments on Yankee station, SAR.

Scott was a member of the American Legion, Post 34 of North Bend, the Elks Club, lodge 1160 of Coos Bay, and the VFW 3440, Bandon.

He is survived by his son, Robert Meincke and wife, Jessica of Council,

Ronald Sanders May 26, 1952- June 19, 2024

Ronald A. Sanders, better known as Ron, passed away peacefully on June 19th. He was born to Bob and Lee Etta Sanders on May 26th, 1952. He is survived by his sister, Elinor Silvis of Eugene, Don Sanders of Veneta, 4 nieces and nephews, and 5 great nieces and nephews. He grew up in North Bend and moved to Eugene in his 20’s where he worked as a truck driver for Weatherly’s for over 30 years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, sports, and was the BBQ master in the family.

Port of Coos Bay Pursues Critical Grants to Advance Transformational Terminal Project

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 cuttingedge 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 critical 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 its 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 businesses once again having a year-around customer base and spurring opportunity for 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 Portowned 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 railserved marine terminal, featuring electrified craneserved ship berths and an integrated rail yard designed to optimize container handling

efficiency while minimizing emissions. The PCIP will incorporate innovative design elements, emphasizing climate resilience such as fullelectrification and predominantly rail-based 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 forwardthinking. 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.

Richard Dean Ward, 58, of Coos Bay, passed away July 10, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Michael E. Wainright, 74, of Reedsport, passed away on June 24, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

William E. Berg, 82, of North Bend, passed away on July 12, 2024 in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

John Curtis Warren, 81, of North Bend, passed away on July 17, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Christine Marohl, 80, of Coos Bay, died July 16, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Idaho; sister, Susan Jean Gray; friends, Claire Hansen and Karen Travelstead as well as other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Glaydes; father, Dr. Ralph and brother, Ralph Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Whitney D. Herzog Dolezal, 61, of North Bend died July 16, 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

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CW24-2117 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of BARBARA ELLEN MALLORY, Deceased. Case No. 23PB10139 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned is the Affiant in that certain Small Estate Affidavit filed in the aboveentitled case and case number. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers and statements attached, to the undersigned Affiant at 250 Princeton Ave. Ste. 201 Gladstone, OR 97027 Coos Bay, OR 97420 within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer(s) for the personal representative, Michael Cougar. DATED: April 29, 2024. /s/ Carla S. Fellows, Affiant Carla S. Fellows, Affiant Claiming Successor/Affiant: Carla S. Fellows P. O. Box 215 Bandon, OR 97411 541-347-2480 Lawyer for Claiming Successor/ Affiant: Michael Cougar OSB# 850531 250 Princeton Ave. Ste. 201 Gladstone, OR 97027, 503-387-3753 michael@michaelcougar. com 07/23/24, 7/30/24, 8/6/2024.

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North Bend

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 7/08:

North Bend

• 8:13 am, trespassing, 2070 block of Union Avenue.

• 9:48 am, theft, 1942 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 11:04 am, 32 year old cited on driving while suspended, 1900 block of Sheridan.

• 12:15 pm, trespassing, 1100 block of East Airport Way.

• 2:25 pm, 50 year old male cited on trespass II, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 5:59 pm, criminal mischief, 1640 block of Hayes Street.

Coos Bay

• 12:40 am, criminal trespass, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 9:50 am, criminal trespass, 130 block of North Cammann.

• 12:59 pm, disorderly conduct, area of South Broadway and Hall.

• 1:18 pm, harassment, 299 block of South Bayshore Drive.

• 1:45 pm, disorderly conduct, 525 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 3:03 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on burglary II and criminal mischief III, 185 block of Student Way.

• 4:54 pm, criminal trespass, 985 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:37 pm, threats, 1005 block of Oakway Drive.

• 10:49 pm, criminal trespass, 742 block of Johnson Avenue.

Coquille

• 10:59 am, criminal trespass, 479 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 3:52 pm, theft, 349 block of North 10th Street.

• 12:30 pm, criminal mischief, 510 block of South Wasson Street.

• 4:04 pm, theft, area surrounding Ace Hardware.

Tuesday 7/09:

Fatal crash on Hwy 101 near Port Orford

CURRY COUNTY,

ORE. - On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:40 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 298, in Curry County.

• 10:04 am, threats, area of Virginia and Hamilton.

• 11:08 am, harassment, 2100 block of State Street.

• 11:18 am, fraud, 2002 block of Inland Drive.

• 11:24 am, criminal trespass, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 12:51 pm, 52 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on theft III and probation violation, 2121 block of Newmark Street.

• 2:36 pm, criminal trespass, 3585 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 3:00 pm, criminal trespass, 1890 block of Waite Street.

• 3:47 pm, criminal trespass, 2011 block of 16th Street.

• 11:01 pm, 27 year old cited on DUII and breath test refusal, area of Highway 101.

• 11:40 pm, disorderly conduct, 3303 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:55 am, criminal mischief, 1210 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 4:52 am, criminal mischief, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:55 am, 65 year old male lodged at Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 11:00 am, fraud, 420 block of Radar Road.

• 11:30 am, criminal trespass, 1177 block of Salmon Avenue.

• 11:51 am, 39 year old male cited on warrant and theft III, 250 block of North Baxter Street.

• 11:52 am, criminal mischief, 638 block of South 11th Street.

• 12:04 pm, phone harassment, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 1:30 pm, theft, 496 block of North Wasson Street.

• 1:39 pm, criminal trespass, 1270 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 2:58 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 650 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 3:05 pm, theft of wheelchair, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 3:23 pm, 27 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief III, 1100 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 3:57 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:58 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Ocean and Central.

• 4:33 pm, criminal trespass, 158 block North 10th Street.

• 7:46 pm, 26 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 281 block of Laclair Street.

session rearm, failure to appear on possession of meth no bail warrant, possession of marijuana, area of Newmark Avenue and Tremont.

• 11:19 pm, criminal mischief, 370 block of North Wall Street.

Coquille

• 5:21 pm, criminal trespass, 75 block East 1st Street.

• 7:21 pm, disorderly conduct, 115 block North Birch Street.

Reedsport

• 12:06 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Edgewood Apartments.

• 2:40 pm, re, area of Recreation Area.

• 2:44 pm, re, area of Bridge Port Dock Road.

• 6:12 pm, area of Shipyard Way.

Wednesday 7/10:

North Bend

• 7:36 am, theft, 1100 block of Maine Avenue.

• 9:29 am, criminal trespass, 2695 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 1:25 pm, fraud, 835 block California Avenue.

• 1:53 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on domestic strangulation, domestic harassment, and interfering with making a 911 call, 2054 block of 16th Street.

• 10:38 pm, harassment, 2136 block of Ash Street.

Coos Bay

• 10:40 am, criminal trespass, 997 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:02 am, criminal trespass, 1150 block of South Front Street.

• 12:00 pm, threats, 1155 block of South 5th Street.

• 12:59 pm, theft from vehicle, area of Minnesota.

• 1:41 pm, harassment, 1231 block of Central Avenue.

• 2:14 pm, criminal trespass, 1632 block of South 17th Street.

• 3:30 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 4:38 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:58 pm, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, criminal mischief II, and resisting arrest, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:03 pm, criminal mischief, 613 block of West Central Avenue.

• 7:46 pm, disorderly conduct, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 8:13 pm, 38 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, theft II, area of Central and Ocean.

The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Ford F250, operated by James Franklin Mickelson (36) of Sixes, left the roadway for unknown reasons, traveled approximately 400 feet through a eld, and struck a tree. The collision caused the vehicle to become engulfed in ames. The operator of the vehicle (Mickelson) and passengers, Joseph Frances Kurka (20) of Sixes and Dereck Eugene Stroop (35) of Port Orford, were all declared deceased at the scene. The highway was not impacted during the on-scene investigation. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

• 5:48 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 840 block of South Front Street.

• 6:48 am, threats, 192 block of Norman Avenue.

• 8:18 am, criminal mischief, 1085 block of South 2nd Street.

• 10:32 pm, 60 year old male cited on theft III, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:52 pm, 42 year old female lodged at Coos County Jail on failure to appear on felony pos-

OSP was assisted by the Port Orford Fire Department, Sixes Fire, Coos Forest Patrol, Coos Fire, the Curry County Sheriff’s Of ce, and ODOT.

• 5:17 pm, fraud, 1660 block of Cessna Circle.

• 10:13 pm, 42 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on traf c offense, failure to appear on traf c offense, misdemeanor, 1884 block of Pine Street.

• 9:09 pm, 29 year old transported to Coos County Jail on parole violation, damage property, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:21 pm, harassment, 648 block of South 11th Street.

• 9:34 pm, shots red, 150 block of

Oregon Dairy Farmers Association recognizes scholarship recipient Sienna Mahaffy

The Oregon Dairy Farmers Association (ODFA) is proud to announce that Sienna Mahaffy, daughter of Coos County dairy farmers Pete and Kelly Mahaffy, has been awarded the 2024 ODFA Student Scholarship. Sienna’s outstanding academic achievements and deeprooted dedication to the dairy community exemplify the values we celebrate in the next generation of dairy leaders.

Sienna is currently an Animal Science major at Oklahoma State University, where she maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. After completing her undergraduate studies, she plans to further her

education at Oregon State University, pursuing a master’s degree in Dairy and Food Processing.

Sienna’s long-term vision includes returning to her family’s dairy farm and, together with her sister, opening a farmstead creamery and retail store. Their goal is to produce artisanal cheese, ice cream, and meat products, offering wholesome, nutritious, and responsibly raised food to their community.

Beyond her business aspirations, Sienna is passionate about educating the community about dairy farming and where food comes from. She envisions giving tours of the dairy and creamery to schools, 4-H clubs, and other

community organizations to inspire and inform the next generation about dairy.

Growing up on a dairy farm, Sienna has embraced many responsibilities, from milking cows and feeding calves to fixing fences and cleaning barns. She describes her experience as the “best possible thing to happen” because it provided her with unique life experiences and opportunities to get involved in agricultural organizations, shaping her into the successful individual she is today.

“As a farm kid, I had numerous responsibilities both from the dairy and my 4-H projects. I have always worked on my

family’s small, 140-cow dairy, and over the past five years, I have played a significant role in calf rearing, formulating diets, and covering numerous shifts each week,” said Sienna. “My love for the dairy industry inspired me to become my county’s Dairy Princess Ambassador, an incredible opportunity to educate consumers on the importance of consuming dairy products and understanding how the industry works.”

The ODFA is delighted to support Sienna Mahaffy in her educational journey and looks forward to seeing her future contributions to the dairy industry and her community.

Oregon delegation announces $22 Million USDA seafood purchase

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Oregon’s U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a total of $22 million to purchase Paci c Northwest and West Coast seafood products—$14 million for West Coast whiting llets and $8 million for rock sh llets.

This approved federal funding comes after Merkley led members of the Oregon delegation in a letter in June to USDA Administrator Bruce Summers, who oversees the agency’s Agricultural Marketing Service, calling on the USDA to deliver critical federal support to West Coast shermen and seafood harvesters, processors, and distributors.

“Oregon’s sheries are the lifeblood of our coastal communities, and when they thrive, the whole Oregon Coast thrives,” Merkley said. “This USDA pur-

chasing announcement will boost Oregon’s coastal shermen and world-class seafood producers while also ensuring high-quality, nutritious seafood is included in food assistance programs here in Oregon, and across the country.”

“In my town halls this year, as well as in years past, up and down the Oregon Coast, I’ve heard rsthand from shing communities and seafood processors just how hard they’ve been slammed by factors out of their control,” Wyden said. “I’m glad the teamwork with all of these Oregonians on the coast and the delegation has delivered this federal purchase of whiting and rock sh to help weather the economic storm and generate jobs in shing, processing and distributing.”

“This seafood purchase will support Oregon’s essential shing industry while strengthening coastal communities and the state’s economy,” said Bonamici. “I am grateful to have worked with the Oregon delegation to

help secure another investment in Oregon’s seafood harvesters, processors, and distributors.”

“Today, the USDA announced that they will be purchasing seafood from Oregon sherman to go to food assistance programs,” Hoyle said. “Given that one in six children in Oregon experiences hunger, we need to continue supporting programs like this to help get healthy food to the tables of those that need it.”

“I’m pleased to see that USDA has heeded our calls to provide more support for shermen and seafood processors on the West Coast,” said Salinas. “Fishing is key to our economy and way of life here in Oregon. However, competition from overseas and changing economic factors have made it harder for producers to sell their inventory at fair prices. USDA’s decision to purchase surplus rock sh and whiting will help ensure that our domestic seafood industry can continue to thrive for years to come.”

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the authority of Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of August 24, 1935, which supports the agriculture and shing sectors and encourages the continued domestic consumption of locally grown products and caught seafood by diverting it from the normal channels of trade and commerce and into domestic food assistance programs.

“We are extremely grateful to Senator Merkley for his leadership and the entire Oregon delegation for their continued support of our industry,” said Lori Steele, Executive Director of the West Coast Seafood Processors Association. “This comes as much-needed good news during very challenging times for seafood processors. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to again partner with the USDA to provide sustainable, nutritious Oregon seafood to food assistance programs across the country.”

“With the current state of the national and global seafood market, this purchase is really

important not just for harvesters and processors, but to those communities that bene t from the USDA purchases,” said Heather Mann, Executive Director of the Midwater Trawlers Cooperative.

“With the recommendations for increased seafood intake for children and healthy brain development, the USDA purchases that end up in the National School Lunch Program are critical to developing brains in underserved communities. I applaud Oregon’s congressional delegation for their continued efforts to support their shing communities and those who bene t from the healthy protein.”

“We appreciate our Congressional Delegation for their unwavering support for the Oregon shing industry,” said Rex Leach, Chairman of the Oregon Trawl Commission. “Oregon trawl shing sector produces a variety of healthy sustainable seafood products, and we are very pleased that it is included in the USDA national purchasing programs.”

the door, participating in a rafﬂe and silent auction, and through purchasing concessions. Extra runs could also be bought for $5. The Ian Spalding Memorial Softball Game was held at 11 a.m. at the Clyde Allen Baseball Park on Sunday, July 14.

SPORTS North Bend grad drafted by Angels

JOHN GUNTHER For The World

North Bend graduate

Bridger Holmes was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh round of last week’s Major League Baseball draft, becoming the sixth player from North Bend High School to be drafted in the last 40 years and the highest ever from the school in the traditional June draft.

Holmes’ selection followed a sensational junior season with Oregon State University, after which he was recognized as an All-American by four of the five national publications that cover college baseball, along with a host of other awards.

The 202nd overall pick, Holmes finished this season with a 3-4 record and a 1.96 earned run average. His 13 saves was most in the Pac-12 conference and he was one of 10 finalists for the Stopper of the Year award.

Holmes signed with the Angels last week and reported to their spring training site in Arizona over the weekend.

When the Angels called him early on the second day of the draft, it was the culmination of a stretch that included losing all of his junior baseball season and the bulk of his senior season at North Bend to the Coronavirus pandemic.

“That covid stuff really messed things up,” Holmes said. “I wasn’t able to get on the field at all. It put me in a spot where I didn’t have a lot of options (for college).”

He considered Southwestern Oregon Community College and Lane Community College in Eugene before ultimately picking Feather River Junior College in California, a school known for getting players to four-year schools.

At Feather River, he embraced hitting the weight room to get stronger for the first time and enjoyed specialized coaching. Holmes praised longtime North Bend coach Brad Horning, but said the college coaching staff helped him develop as a pitcher.

“You’ve got specific pitching guys who have done it in college and the pros,” he said. Holmes improved his speed and technique during two allleague seasons at Feather River, which set him up to join the Beavers last fall.

His dad, Garrett, played football for the University of Oregon, but his uncle, Tom, played football for Oregon State and Holmes always liked the Beavers because of the school’s rich baseball history including three national cham-

pionships.

When he arrived in Corvallis, he was in awe at first, being part of that program.

“I was like, ‘Wow, I’m at Oregon State,’” he said. “I was thinking of that more than my performance.”

That changed quickly.

“My coaches said, ‘You are here for a reason. You’re a part of this now. You have a chance to be a big contributor for our team.’”

Holmes quickly bonded with his teammates.

“Once I settled in, they gave me a bunch of confidence that I’m here for a reason,” he said. “It kind of took off from there.”

Holmes got a break when the team’s expected closer suffered an injury early in the year. By the second week of the season he had emerged in that spot and he went on to have a stellar season.

“I was kind of next man up for that position,” he said. “Once I showed I could perform, there was no turning back.”

Holmes proved he had the mental toughness for the demanding position and had an all-star season for a program that was in the top 10 most of the season before ultimately losing to Kentucky in the NCAA super regionals one round short of the College World Series.

“It was lots of fun, but lots of stress,” he said. “It was a great time, playing with great players and learning.

“I’ve learned so much (at Oregon State), not only as

a baseball player, but as a human. It was definitely one of the biggest steps I’ve taken.”

The postseason accolades, including all-conference honors from the Pac-12 and all the All-American nods from NCBWA, D1Baseball.com, the ABCA and Perfect Game, came as a surprise.

“That was pretty cool,” he said. “My one goal I had in the preseason was to be an Academic All-American. I knew that was reachable for me. I was a 4-point student.

“The All-American nod from four different sites was pretty awesome. That was something I never saw myself getting into this year.”

He got the Academic All-American honor, too, despite a B during spring term in 1820-1920 history.

Holmes has been working toward a double degree in history and education social studies.

“When everything is all said and done with baseball, I’d like to do something with coaching, and possibly teach, too,” he said.

He has four or five semesters left, and the Angels will pay for the rest of his education, with most of it coming during fall terms in on-line learning.

Meanwhile, he turns his focus to professional baseball.

That also was something he wasn’t expecting when the season started — he thought he would be at Oregon State for two years.

“Once I started throwing good, I would say maybe a third of the way into the

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season, there was a chance I could get drafted. Late in the season, I thought I could go in the higher rounds. It definitely happened quick, but in a good way.”

Holmes was one of seven players from Oregon State’s team this year who were drafted, including five in the first seven rounds. Travis Bazzana became the second OSU player (along with Adley Rutschman) and first second baseman to be drafted first overall when he was picked by the Cleveland Guardians.

Aiden May was taken in the second round by Miami, Jacob Kmatz was chosen in the fifth round by Tampa Bay, Elijah Hainline was picked in the seventh round by the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mason Guerra was picked in the 14th round by Atlanta and Micah McDowell was picked in the 17th round by Miami.

North Bend’s other players who have been taken in the draft include Dell Carter, who was picked in the seventh round of the old January draft by Boston in 1985; Jason Younker, who was taken in the 18th round by Toronto in 1986; Donny Harrel, who was taken in the 18th round by Kansas City in 1990; Rocky Murray, who was picked in the 45th round by Montreal in 1991; and Bryce Weidman, who was taken in the 14th round by Pittsburgh in 2010.

Carter was playing for Carter Reedley College in California, Harrel was playing at Taft College in California and Weidman was playing for

Area athletes win regional Junior Olympics titles

Four South Coast athletes won titles in the recent Junior Olympics Northwest Regional track and field championships in Gresham.

Mason Detzler of Myrtle Point, competing unattached, won the men’s (17-18 years old) discus with a throw of 167-11 and shot put with an effort of 57-9.

Marley Petrey of Bandon, also unattached and competing in the same age group, won the 400-meter hurdles in 1 minute and 4.74 seconds.

The other two champions were part of the Prefontaine Track Club. John Parks won the pole vault in the 17-18 age group, clearing 14-11, while Logan Vinyard won the 9-10 high jump, clearing 4-5 ½ and also won the triathlon.

The top five finishers in each age group qualified for the national championships in Texas this week, though some might not make that trip.

The Pre Track Club sent 13 athletes to the regional meet. Logan Vinyard also was sixth in the shot put (24-7 ¾) and 10th in the long jump (12-4 ½).

His twin brother, Cooper, was fourth in the high jump (3-11 ½), sixth in the long jump (13-4) and ninth in the shot put (21-10). Kaiicen Turner, in the same age group, was third in

the long jump (13-9), fourth in the 100 (14.16) and 12th in the 400 (1:13.69). Sadie Green was third in the 11-12 high jump, clearing 4-6. Paige Johnson was busy in the same age group, finishing eighth in the 80 hurdles (17.55) and ninth in the high jump (4-0) and also competing in the pentathlon. In that event, she was fourth in the long jump (11-9), seventh in the high jump (3-11 ¼), eighth in the 80 hurdles (17.63), ninth in the shot put (18-0 ½) and ninth in the 800 (3:11.40). She finished sixth overall with 3,052 points.

Gavin Simpson was ninth in the 13-14 high jump, clearing 4-8 ¼. He did not clear a height in the pole vault. In the same age group, Angelo Pedrini was 11th in the 3,000 meters (10:29.75). Quinton Kloster was eighth in the 17-18 pole vault, getting over the bar at 13-5 ¼). Reagan Krantz was eighth for the women in the same division, clearing 10-5 ¼.

Miles Baxter was 13th in the high jump in the same age group (5-8 1/2) and also competed in the decathlon, along with Caden Wirebaugh. In the decathlon, Baxter was second in the long jump (1911), third in the high jump (510 ¾), fifth in the 400 (55.06),

sixth in the javelin (122-8), eighth in the 1,500 (5:42.61) and 110 hurdles (18.68), ninth in the 100 (12.08) and 10th in the pole vault (8-4 ¼), discus (66-9) and shot put (29-6 ¾). His total of 9,246 points was good for eighth place. Wirebaugh was fifth in the shot put (33-4), eighth in the long jump (18-9 ¼), ninth in the 1,500 (5:52.60), 11th in the 100 (12.23), 110 hurdles (20.19) and 400 (58.84), 12th in the pole vault (7-4 ½), discus (57-6) and high jump (5-1) and 13th in the javelin (78-3). His total of 7,532 points placed him 13th. In the triathlon for the 9-10 age group, Logan Vinyard was first in the shot put (24-3 ¾), first in the high jump (4-3 ¼) and seventh in the 400 (1:20.33). His point total of 1,168 was good enough to win.

Lehr wins Firecracker Run

Two more races coming up in August

Josh Lehr won the annual Firecracker Run in Mingus Park on the Fourth of July. He covered the course, which was about 1.6 miles, in 9 minutes and 38 seconds, edging Angelo Pedrini (9:42) and Kevin Brightbill (9:52). Chris Castleman was fourth (10:12) and Derek Mcgarigal fifth (10:15).

Caitlin Abrahamsen was the first female finisher, ninth overall in 12:10. She was followed by Rose Oakley (13:25), Nora Rector (13:34), Rebekah Nicholson (14:28) and Tori Barrett (14:59).

Results for all 83 finishers are listed below.

The event was sponsored by the South Coast Running Club, which has two more runs coming up in August.

The first is the Circle the Bay, the showcase event of the club, which is on Aug. 10.

The race is 30 kilometers and can be done either as an individual or as part of a three-person relay. Walkers begin at 6:30 a.m. and runners at 8 a.m.

The cost for those who have not already signed up is $85 for individuals or $255 for relays. People can sign up at www. southcoastrunningclub.org.

Meanwhile, the Sunset Bay Trail Run will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, a week earlier than its traditional date.

That event includes a 4-mile run, a 15-kilometer run and a half-marathon, all starting and ending at Sunset Bay State Park and including the trails along the cliffs linking Sunset Bay, Shore Acres and Cape Arago state parks. The 15K and half marathon include steep stretches along a pack trail between Cape Arago and Shore Acres.

There also is a .75-mile fun run for kids.

The half marathon starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by the kids run at 9:45 and the other races at 10.

The entry fee is $15 for members of the running club and $25 for non-members for those who register early. The cost goes up by $5 on race day.

Students pay $5 for the run. To register for the run or join the running club, or for more information about any of the upcoming races, visit www. southcoastrunningclub.org.

Firecracker Run Results

1.6 miles

1. Josh Lehr, 9:38; 2. Angelo Pedrini, 9:42; 3. Kevin Brightbill, 9:52; 4. Chris Castleman, 10:12; 5. Derek Mcgarigal, 10:15; 6. Donovan Oakes, 11:32; 7. Elijah Pitts, 11:38; 8. Troy Hoffine, 11:38; 9. Caitlin Abrahamsen, 12:10; 10. Michael Stappler, 12:13; 11. Titus Hoffine, 12:32; 12. William Reeves, 12:39; 13. Jeffrey Sperling, 12:55; 14. Shawn Sorenson, 13:13; 15. Rose Oakley, 13:25; 16. John Galvin, 13:30; 17. Nora Rector, 13:34; 18. Tryson Bradford, 13:34; 19. Carter Peck, 13:49; 20. Dan Robertson, 14:16; 21. Evan Hernandez, 14:26; 22. Rebekah Nicholson, 14:28; 23. Andrew Simpson, 14:52; 24. Liam Stroud, 14:52; 25. Jonathan Jansen, 14:53; 26. Gustav Spangberg, 14:58; 27. Tori Barrett, 14:59; 28. Brennan Hartley, 15:16; 29. Mindy Reeves, 15:25; 30. Bella Roberts, 15:45; 31. Melanie Simpson, 15:47; 32. Rohan Bitragunta, 15:51; 33. Rowan Beiter, 15:54; 34. Miles Gilkison, 15:55; 35. Levi Gilkison, 16:14; 36. Cameron Potts, 16:15; 37. Dylan Hernandez, 16:26; 38. Cailla Slagle, 16:37; 39. Ariday O’Aodonnell, 16:40; 40. Kaela Heickox, 16:58; 41. Andrea Paullus, 17:08; 42. Liz Dreveskracht, 17:11; 43. Kara Potts, 17:26; 44. Brittney Prescott, 19:08; 45. Amelia Peck, 19:31; 46. Emily Peck, 19:41; 47. Sandra Merritt, 19:42; 48. Tank Creagh, 19:51; 49. Michael Kelley, 19:51; 50. Lynaia McBrearty, 19:52; 51. Alan Remele, 19:54; 52. Hazel Gilkison, 19:58; 53. Jay Farr, 20:18; 54. Haylee Gilkison, 20:33; 55. Aria Bitrsgunta, 21:33; 56. Danielle Fish, 21:42; 57. Patricia Harrington, 21:54; 58. Amanda Abrahamsen, 22:31; 59. Al Abrahamsen, 22:32; 60. Chris Williams, 22:36; 61. John Williams, 22:44; 62. Veronica Grave,

Bridger Holmes pitching for OSU this year.

Contributed Photo

Members of the Prefontaine Track Club who qualified for the Junior Olympics national meet pose in front of one of the murals of Steve Prefontaine in downtown Coos Bay.

Coquille resident Morgan Domenighini inducted into Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Society

Morgan Domenighini, a resident of Coquille, was welcomed into Sigma Tau Delta National Honor Society on April 4 at the Western New England University chapter’s annual induction ceremony, which took place in the University Commons.

Sigma Tau Delta is the international English honor society. Its central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of

the English language and literature who exhibit high standards of academic excellence. The society also strives to promote interest in literature and the English language in surrounding communities and foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing.

Domenighini is working towards a BA in Creative Writing.