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Coos History Museum gets new leader

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The staff and board of Coos History Museum have a mission to create a better understanding of life in Coos County and Oregon’s South Coast. They do this by collecting and preserving stories, artifacts, photographs, and documents, and by creating opportunities for people to interpret them in thought-provoking and engaging ways.

Heather Christenbury recently stepped into the executive director position at the museum. She began as a curator at the museum in 2021 and took over as interim director when the previous leader retired.

As a former anthropologist and museum curator, Christenbury brings a unique expertise to the position. The museum professional is trained to both showcase and preserve historical items.

The local history museum collections now include more than 50,000 objects and more than 250,000 images that illuminate the cultural history of the Coos region and south

coastal Oregon.

“I’m trained to know what is best for materials, from metals all the way up to wood, silk and textiles and how exactly they need to be cared for,” Christenbury said. She is also familiar with the museum inventory, and how different collections are rotated and displayed. Historical items in the museum are also used for research purposes, she said.

Christenbury’s early career in anthropology took her all around the world and she often found herself in museums. But it wasn’t until she moved with her husband to England that she became a full-time museum curator.

“I went to volunteer in a museum in Cambridge and they ended up offering me a job,” she said.

When Christenbury returned to the states fiveyears-later, she decided to get her master’s degree because she wanted to continue pursuing a career in museums.

Aurora musicians play pop favorites

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

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Local band Aurora is s filling a niche playing everyone’s favorite songs from classic artists like Pat Benetar to Taylor Swift. The pop-culture cover band members love to play music that people can sing along with and get down on the dance floor.

Aurora formed in the late fall of 2017 and is made up of local Coos Bay, Oregon musicians that have been playing in the bay area for years. Max Jones, who plays lead/ rhythm guitar, got together with fellow musician Christina Cardoza, the Lead Vocalist,

Margarita Festival comes to Mill Casino

The Mill Casino hosted their first ever Margarita Festival featuring a variety of flavored and classic Margaritas, taco food trucks and live music. The three-day outdoor event celebrated Latin culture from July 14 through 16. The event included live music from Grupo Masato and Latin dance music by DJ Darryl. Festival-goers got to vote for their favorite taco. Taco trucks from around the state also competed for the judge’s choice best plate and best booth décor.

The Mill Casino has more events coming up this summer including their 5th Annual Food Truck Off on Friday, Aug. 4 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Up to 20 food trucks from around the state will compete for the title of People’s Margarita Festival continued on page 3

Yappy Hour offers healthy treats for dogs and cats

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

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Terry Cox was on journey to become healthier when he decided he wanted to create healthy snacking options for his dogs too.

He created a product that his dogs loved and decided to share it with the rest of the community.

“I wanted to have a healthy alternative for my dogs. It turned into something that other people's dogs liked too and it’s become a little niche for me,” Cox said.

This is his third year offering Yappy Hour Dog treats at the Wednesday farmer’s market in Coos Bay. The local small-business owner also recently had a grand opening for his new kiosk inside the Pony Village Mall.

The pursuit to create Yappy Hour dog treats was an unexpected one.

Cox had been in marketing for 40 years when an accident forced him into early retirement. But the retirement allowed him to do so something he had been wanting to do for a while – which was to adopt a couple of shelter dogs.

When Cox looked at the ingredients on store bought dog treats, he wasn’t impressed with what he saw. He began making homemade treats for his pups using natural and healthy ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin, coconut flour and

rice flour.

“Everything has natural preservatives. They're dairy free and there’s nothing that's going irritate any stomachs or be bad for them in the long run,” Cox said.

He now has six flavors of dog treats, five flavors of chews and two cat treats. His peanut butter treats are the top seller. He even offers a treats that you can shake over the top of food and a package of sampler treats he named the “BarYappy Hour continued on page 3

Photos by Bree Laughlin

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Coos History Museum executive director Heather Christenbury stands next to a Fresnel lighthouse lens on display at the museum. Christenbury was a curator at the museum and interim director prior to accepting her new position as executive director in June.

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Christenbury said being a military wife – and the moves that come with it – taught her to be adaptable and fit in to new surroundings. This has been helpful in her latest transition to executive director at Coos History Museum.

“As a military spouse, I have had to change jobs many, many times,

so I’m very good at getting in there and getting things done,” she said.

When her husband retired from the military, the couple wanted to find a more long-term place to live and work, and they were both attracted to the Oregon Coast.

The executive director said when she first moved to Oregon a few years ago, she was really impressed with the

Coos History Museum.

“I did a lot of research before I came here and I just think it's a gorgeous museum. You come inside and this is beautiful. I hope it becomes the premier museum of the Southern Oregon Coast,” she said.

As executive director of the Coos History Museum, fundraising has become a major focus of Christenbury’s current position.

The museum depends on the support of their members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, board of trustees and staff to keep it going.

“We want to look at how we can do things a little differently, and create a solid and stable plan to get through the coming years,” Christenbury said.

“It’s been really great working with the board because we've all had

really open, transparent conversations about where we've been and where we want to go –and that's really important,” she added.

The Coos History Museum staff and volunteers offer many ways for the community to get involved, from visiting the museum itself, to holding first-Tuesday talks on a variety of subjects throughout the year, as well as providing education and hands-on fun through their explorers club.

The next Coos History Museum First Tuesday Talk will be on Aug. 1 at 6 p.m.

Author Bonnie Henderson will present “6,000 Years of the Or-

egon Coast Trail,” delving into the world-class long-distance hiking trail that spans the coast from the Columbia River to the California border.

This program will be hosted in-person and is open to the public with an admission price of $7 for non-members and is free for CHM members.

The Coos History Museum is located at 1210 N Front St in Coos Bay. Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the state. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org.

to form the band. Along the way they found bass player Kevin Mason, who has been playing music since he was a child, and drummer Gary Lebrum, whom they describe as the heartbeat of the band.

The talented musicians come together to replicate some of their favorite songs and inspire the crowd to get out on the dance floor.

“My mission when I

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Choice Best Food Truck and Judge’s Choice Best Taco, Sandwich, BBQ, Global Cuisine and Kitchen Sink.

The “Rock the Dock” free concert series will also kick off on Aug. 4 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will continue every Friday night throughout August. These events include top tribute bands from all over the Pacific

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kuterie box.”

His treats became so popular with locals that he decided to add a location in addition to his farmer’s market booth.

Cox vision for the treat kiosk inside the mall is for humans and dogs to enjoy socializing with one-another.

“I want to create an atmosphere where friendly dogs can come and be with other friendly dogs – and for people who like to be together with friendly dogs,” he said.

Cox said he and his wife moved to Coos County six years ago. They like taking their dogs to play outdoors and they like to participate in community activities. Cox recently joined the chamber of

started this was to form a band that you can dance to literally every song,” said Max Jones.

The musicians pick their favorite songs for their set list, and are constantly updating and revamping their music. The local community was into it right from the start, Jones said.

“The nice thing about doing covers is that people already know the music,” he said.

“When we’ve got thousands of people screaming the lyrics to

Northwest, as well as food from the Mill Grill, beer and wine outside in front of the bay in the north parking lot.

The Mill Casino is

commerce and is part of the Coos Bay Downtown Association.

“This is where we want to spend our time. We love this community and want to be a part of it,” Cox said.

The Yappy Hour kiosk is located near the north entrance of the Pony Village mall. It is open Thursday through Sat-

“Hit me with your best shot,” right back at us – that’s huge,” Jones said. “Playing music and having a good time is what it's supposed to be about.”

Jones said he came to Coos Bay in the early 2000s, and decided to stay when he met his wife Lisa, who now does sound for the band.

Jones said when he formed his latest band, he knew he was on to something special. But when Aurora was gearing up for their busiest

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year ever, the pandemic hit.

“It was crazy time for everybody,” Jones said. “We just really got this thing humming like a machine and then this threw a wrench in the whole thing.”

Instead of letting the pandemic derail the band, they used it to their advantage.

“We didn't waste the time. We learned a lot of new songs. We changed up a lot of things. We worked on our light show,” Jones

said. Now the band is busy performing both local shows, traveling along the Coast, to Portland, and even out-of-state. They have a loyal following of family, friends and fans.

“We always try to support the community as much as we can. We love it when we can play here. It is really nice to have regulars and have some really cool people that show up. It's an awesome deal,” Jones said.

urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Yappy Hour treats are also available seasonally at the Wednesday Farmer’s Market on Central Avenue in Coos Bay, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. More information about Yappy Hour products can be found at getyappy.com.

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The band Aurora has grown popular since it formed in 2017. Playing favorite songs from classic artists has created a genre of music people love to dance to.

Oldtime Fiddlers returning to Winchester Bay

Do you want to listen to lots of live Oldtime Music and Fiddling?

Well, come to Winchester Bay and join the Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers as we host our 15th Annual “Fiddle at the Beach”event.

The gathering begins on Thursday, August 17, and concludes on Sunday, August 20. The festivities will be held at the Winchester Bay Community Center located at 635 Broadway in Winchester Bay. Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be filled with open

day long. So feel free to bring your acoustic stringed instrument and join the music! An evening stage show will begin each evening at 6 p.m.

Friday will be Contest Night with this year's theme of “Sea to Shining Sea-Across America.” Performers often wear costumes adding humor and frivolity to their chosen song. The festivities will conclude Sunday morning with our Gospel Show which begins at 9 a.m. and concludes once all signed up musicians

typically around 11.

This event is hosted by District 5 which is the Southern/Central Coastal region of the Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers. This is their biggest event of the year, and musicians from all the different districts in Oregon attend, so there is always a wide variety of tunes, instruments and skill levels. Admission is free! Cookies and coffee provided. They are happy to be playing “live” music once again and hope you will join in the efforts to keep “Oldtime” Music and Fiddling alive and well. The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers tion is a

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If you enjoy “Old Time” music please join us at this very fun, musical

event. For more information call Dawn at 541-347-4561 or Mapril at 541-572-5532.

Request for Nominations for Sawdust Theatre Board Members

Three positions on the Sawdust Theatre Board of Directors are up for renewal or vacancy this year.

Two three-year positions and one two-year post are available, said Michael Thurman, theatre treasurer. The board meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the theatre, 129 N. Adams St.

“If you would like to be considered or want to nominate someone, please email susietyner@yahoo.com by Aug. 1,” he said. “Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings — all year, not just the season — as well as respond to emergency board meetings and emails.”

Douglas County receives grant for war memorial

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce that Douglas County was awarded an Oregon Heritage - Veterans and War Memorial grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to renovate the 52-year-old Douglas County War Memorial, located at the Douglas County Courthouse in Roseburg. The grant, in the amount of $58,919, requires a 20% match in funding/donations which will come from the county, the local veteran’s community, military organizations and in-kind donations. The total renovation project is expected to begin this summer and is projected to take about a year to complete. The total cost of the renovation is estimated at $80,000.

Douglas County is partnering with the Douglas County Veterans Forum (DCVF) (a federally recognized 501 (c) (3) organization (non-profit partner) and the Douglas County Veterans Advisory Committee (DCVAC) to facilitate the renovation project. The project includes refurbishing and replacing bronze plaques containing the names of fallen Douglas County wartime heroes; refurbishing and updating the aging memorial grounds, base, concrete and wall; adding a new Purple Heart Memorial; adding new bronze gold star and blue star plaques; adding two new flag poles to the front of the courthouse in order to properly display the United States, Oregon and POW/MIA flags and beautifying the grounds around the memorial.

The memorial proudly resides on the well-kept grounds of the Douglas County Courthouse, on the lawn near the front entrance under the beautiful canopy of our 125-year-old Courthouse Heritage Elm Tree. The memorial was originally built in 1971 to honorably display a list of Douglas County casualties of war. Over the years, the memorial has been added to with plaques containing names of fallen wartime individuals and new battles/conflicts. The memorial underwent a small restoration project in 2007, but several repair items were able not to be completed due to budget constraints. The memorial has experienced continued disrepair, deterioration, and erosion from the elements over the years

that desperately need to be addressed.

“The primary goal of this restoration project is to preserve the integrity of our war memorial site, so it remains beautiful, reverent, and accessible for future generations. Our county motto, "We Honor Veterans," stands as a testament to our commitment and ongoing support for our local veterans and in honoring those who have given all in service to our country.

The restoration project allows us to continue to provide an impactful historical point of interest that honors our fallen wartime heroes, reaffirms our sincere gratitude for their ultimate sacrifice and reminds our community that they will never be forgotten,” stated Commissioner Tim Freeman.

The project came to fruition via a concern presented at a DCVAC meeting in late 2022. It was then discussed at several DCVF meet-

ings and voted on at the January 17 meeting. Members of DCVF motioned and voted unanimously to have the DCVF provide support for the project. The proposal was brought before the DCVAC Board and the DCBOC for their support. Both boards tendered their full support and commitment to the restoration project. The project is being managed by the Douglas County Building Facilities Department, with help from a cadre of dedicated local veterans led by veteran and purple heart recipient Rick Sciapiti, the DCVF and the DCVAC.

“The Douglas County Forum is pleased to provide support for the upgrade to the Douglas County War Memorial. This Memorial is a tribute to Douglas County Veterans who lost their lives while serving this country. We owe a big thank you to Rick Sciapiti for his vision and drive to see

this project through. He enlisted the help of many organizations both in and outside of the veteran’s community, as well as state and county governments to see this project through. When he approached our County Commissioners, they were eager to help with this project. The Commissioners continue to support and honor all veterans and particularly those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.” said Gwen Best, President of the Douglas County Veterans Forum.

The Oregon Heritage - Veterans and War Memorial grant is one of a variety of the $13 million in grants offered annually by OPRD to support outdoor recreation, historic preservation, conservation, and more. The Veterans and War Memorial grant is available to local governments for building and restoring veteran's and war memorials.

"The 250 names on the Douglas County

War Memorial represent unequaled courage, strength, and sacrifice. Securing that their sacrifice will always be remembered begins right here where they grew

up. It’s an honor to be a part with so many other people working on the upgrade and restoration of the Douglas County War Memorial site," remarked Rick Sciapiti.

Perry Ronald Lawrence

June 20, 1944 – July 11, 2023

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Ronald Lawrence Perry passed away at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon; and three children, Bryan Perry of Vancouver, Brad and Sarah Perry of Pennsylvania, and Tami Perry of Reedsport; grandchildren, Garret, Chase, Josh, Kendra, Braden, Silas, Colevyn, and Keaten; one great granddaughter, Nova. Ronald was born in Bremerton, Washington on June 20, 1944 to Robert and Bernice "Bunny" Perry. He grew up in Reedsport, Oregon, where he graduated Class 1962. He joined the Army out of high school where he was part of the Corp of Engineers stationed in Europe. Years later he got married at First Christian Church of Reedsport. He and his wife, Sharon moved to Portland where he started his maritime career as a deckhand for Willamette Tug and Barge. A few years later they moved to Battle Ground, Washington, which is where he traveled and followed every sport activity the kids played. If he wasn’t coaching, he was cheering.

In 1992 he accepted a job offer with Foss Tug and Barge to be a launch operator of the tugboat, Arrow 2 in Astoria, Oregon. He settled in Ocean Park, Washington where he retired from the water in 2006. That same year he returned to his roots and took over his late stepfather, Jim DeWitte and Bunny’s tavern. The Waterfront Tavern and Lounge is where Capt. Ron took his calling as boss and cook. Ron was an attribute to the old town, he donated too many events including his famous spaghetti feed for the dog shelter, and the family pizza night he hosted every year to welcome the carvers in Chainsaw Events. If he wasn’t in the kitchen he was out talking with the customers, which in return became friends. 2022 he would sell the tavern and do what he and Sharon long lived to do, travel. That took them on adventures across the US map. This trip home was filled with graduation, baseball games and birthdays that "Poppy" cherished. His family had a private gathering and will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Patricia Wilson McGriff

November 5, 1934 – June 28, 2023

Patricia Wilson McGriff, 88, passed away on June 28, 2023, at her home in Coos Bay. Pat was born in Coos County on November 05, 1934. She owned and operated Griff’s Seafood Restaurants in Coos and Curry Counties. She is survived by her sons, John (Lela) Gilkison and Dan (Kathy) Gilkison; grandchildren, Ian (Michelle) Gilkison, Erik Gilkison, Kyle (Courtney) Gilkison, and Erin (Blake) Cam; 5 great grandchildren;

Obituaries

Stingley Russell Joseph

November 11, 1955 – July 11, 2023

Russell Joseph Stingley passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Russell or SPUD as some knew him, was born on November 11, 1955 to Richard Thomas and Doris May (Hjorth) Stingley in Hillsboro, Oregon. He lived in Anchorage, Alaska and Boise, Idaho, as well as Coos Bay and North Bend, Oregon. He attended North Bend (Oregon) High School. Russell worked for Washington Crab Producers and West Coast Seafoods in Astoria and Coos Bay, Oregon, and Westport, Washington for 35 years retiring in 2012. On July 7, 2010, Russell married Lana M. Nickel in Aberdeen, Washington. He loved hunting, fishing, clam digging, the Lake Quinault area, and all the places he has lived in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Doris Stingley; and sister, Cathy Stingley who recently passed. He is survived by his wife, Lana Stingley who resides at the family

Gregory Benjamin Sidney “Ben” Lea

November 10, 1986 – July 2, 2023

home in Grayland, WA; son, Alan Conquest of Phoenix, AZ, and Richard Nickel who resides at the family home in Grayland, WA; brother, Bruce Stingley of Eagle River, AK; sister, Susan Stingley of Boise, ID; and very special cousin, Tim Parker of Boise, ID.

The family asks that memorials are made to Lana Stingley and Richard Nickel at P.O. Box 290 Westport, WA 98595.

To share memories or to sign the online book of memories please visit www. harrisonfamilymortuary. com .Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.

February 7, 1949 – July 12, 2023

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Gregory Benjamin Sidney "Ben" Lea passed away July 2, 2023. Ben was born November 10, 1986, in Apple Valley, California, to Greg and Lorie Lea. Ben was raised in Coos Bay, Oregon, where he developed a deep love for outdoor activities. He spent quality time with his dad hunting, fishing, and camping. He excelled in youth sports and enjoyed them to the fullest. Ben cherished the hours he spent riding on the sand dunes with his friends. He loved working with his hands and took great pride in seeing positive results of his efforts. Ben was devoted to his family and friends.

Ben is survived by his daughter, Ani and her mother, Jessica; sons, Tristan, Trenton, Trapper, Trehvor and their mother, Emma; sons, Arysen and Auden; daughters, Ivory, Emberly and their mother, Jade. Ben is also survived by his

parents, Greg and Lorie Lea; sister, Leea and Lee Mason; nephews, Ryan, Carter, and Cooper; sister, Jessica and Saxton Paluch; nephew, Oliver; and niece, Aubrey; brother, Kyle Wick; Papa Bill; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ben was preceded in death by two grandmothers whom he adored, Camille and Cork. Ben's family suggests donations be made in his name to: Youth Ministries, First Baptist Church, 310 South 6th Street, Thermopolis, WY 82443

ex-husband, Gerald McGriff; and stepchildren, Doug (Melissa) McGriff, Marilyn (Tom) Slater and Lloyd (Peggy) McGriff.

Graveside services will be held at Norway Cemetery on August 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

Online remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www. westrumfuneralservice. com

Arrangements are under the direction of Amling/Schroeder Funeral Service – Myrtle Point Chapel, 541-5722524

"Linda" (Leach) Irish, born on February 7, 1949, passed away on July 12, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She had two children, Damon Olsen and Jarrod Olsen, with her first husband, Dwain Olsen. She later married Alva Irish. Linda cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. She

had a passion for the outdoors, painting and drawing, bingo, and playing card games. She was known as Chris at Prestige Property Management for which she was the Property Manager for 18 years. She loved to work with owners, tenants and various vendors throughout the years.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Pauline Leach; her brother, Ron Leach; and her husband, Alva Irish. She is survived

by her brother, David (Susan) Leach; her sons, Damon (Kristen) Olsen and Jarrod Olsen; grandchildren, Brandon, Casey, Marissa, and Anthony; great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 29, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene in North Bend, followed by a reception.

Dea Notices

Steven E. Dorsey, 69, of Coos Bay, passed away on July 11, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Angelina A. Garcia, 19, of Utah, passed away on July 12, 2023 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Stacy P. Barton, 41, of North Bend, passed away on July 12, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Vere Everett Warner, 80, of Coos Bay, passed away July 14, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Service Notices

William “Bill” Chapman Bradbury III

May 29, 1949 – April 14, 2023

Memorial Service for Melvin Rosema, 91, of North Bend will be Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Skyline Baptist Church, 3451 Liberty St. in North Bend. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to American Bible Society https://americanbible. org/ or Alzheimer’s Association https://www. alz.org/.

Bill’s life will be celebrated at an informal drop-in event between 1-5 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at the Coos History Museum, Coos Bay. Please bring a memory of Bill to share.

Bill died on April 14, 2023, while traveling around-the-world with his wife, Katy Eymann. He is survived by

his daughters, Abby and Zoë, and four grandchildren.

Many locals remember Bill as an onair newsman for KCBYTV in Coos Bay before he served this area as State Representative, State Senator, and Oregon Secretary of State. https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Bill_Bradbury

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Legal Notices 999

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the City of Coos Bay - 2023 Streets Project will be received by Greg Hamblet, Operations Administrator until 2:00 PM local time on August 15th, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read at 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 and no Bids will be received after this time.

The Project is for construction of: Eastside Roads (E Street between 5th Ave. & 2nd Ave., 3rd Ave. between E Street & D Street, and 1st Ave. between D Street & C Street. Work includes the following main items: Cold plane pavement removal, asphalt concrete pavement, full depth asphalt removal, with foundation stabilization, demolition work and other misc. items associated with street rehabilitation.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Coos Bay. Bidding Documents may be viewed at www.QuestCDN.com, a nd at the City of Coos Bay City Hall. To be qualified to submit a Bid the Contractor must obtain the bidding documents at www. questCDN.com, QuestCDN

Project No. #8541497

All pre-Bid questions and responses will be posted on QuestCDN. A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held on August 3rd, 2023 at 10:30am at Coos Bay City Hall. This contract is for public work and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870 regarding prevailing wage rates. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any technicalities or informalities in connection with the bids. No Bidder may withdraw their bid until thirty (30) days after the bid opening.

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23955950-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, CLAUDE DOUGLAS COFFMAN as Grantor to TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR STEARNS LENDING, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 10/3/2019, recorded 10/8/2019, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/ or as fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2019-09134 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State. APN: 3928900 3929500 3929600

LOTS 1 THROUGH 7, BLOCK 45, CRAWFORD POINT ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COOS BAY, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 94250 PACIFIC LN, NORTH BEND, OR 97459 The undersigned hereby certifies that based upon business records there are no known written assignments of the trust deed by the trustee or by the beneficiary, except as recorded in the records of the county or counties in which the above described real property is situated. Further, no action has been instituted to recover the debt, or any part thereof, now remaining secured by the trust deed, or, if such action has been instituted, such action has been dismissed except as permitted by ORS 86.752(7). Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. There is a default by grantor or other person owing an obligation, performance of which is secured by the trust deed, or by the successor in interest, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $12,401.68

TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $218,302.94

Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-today, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 8/1/2022, and all subsequent installments of principal and interest through the date of this Notice, plus amounts that are due for late charges, delinquent property taxes, insurance premiums, advances made on senior liens, taxes and/ or insurance, trustee’s fees, and any attorney fees and court costs arising from or associated with the beneficiaries efforts to protect and preserve its security, all of which must be paid as a condition of reinstatement, including all sums that shall accrue through reinstatement or pay-off. Nothing in this notice shall be construed as a waiver of any fees owing to the Beneficiary under the Deed of Trust pursuant to the terms of the loan documents. Whereof, notice hereby is given that

County Courthouse, located at 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, trustee’s and attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Other than as shown of record, neither the beneficiary nor the trustee has any actual notice of any person having or claiming to have any lien upon or interest in the real property hereinabove described subsequent to the interest of the trustee in the trust deed, or of any successor in interest to grantor or of any lessee or other person in possession of or occupying the property,

except: Name and Last

Known Address and Nature of Right, Lien or Interest

CLAUDE COFFMAN 94250

PACIFIC LN NORTH BEND, OR 97459 Original Borrower For Sale Information Call: 800-2802832 or Login to: www. auction.com In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to this grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE

CORPORATION F/K/A

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: TENANTS OF THE SUBJECT REAL

PROPERTY HAVE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AFFFORDED TO THEM UNDER ORS 86.782 AND POSSIBLY UNDER FEDERAL LAW. ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE OF SALE, AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IS A NOTICE TO TENANTS THAT SETS FORTH SOME OF THE PROTECTIONS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO A TENANT OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY AND WHICH SETS FORTH CERTAIN REQUIRMENTS THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH BY ANY TENANT IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE AFFORDED PROTECTION, AS REQUIRED UNDER ORS 86.771. TS No: OR-23955950-SW Dated:

6/12/2023 Quality Loan Service Corporation f/k/a Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation f/k/a Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0186495 7/14/2023

7/28/2023

7/21/2023

8/4/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED STREET VACATION CASE NO: 627-23-000014-PLNG

The City of North Bend Planning Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on Monday, August 21st at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chamber, 835 California Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459 to consider making a recommendation to City Council on the vacation of; The North/South Alley way as originally platted, Block 10, Schaefer’s Addition to Central Place, from the south margin of Kinney Street to the North margin of Waite street. All property located within the City of North Bend, Oregon.

Primary Petitioner: Ronnie Grout Application Filed: June 6, 2023

Comments and objections may be submitted in writing. Written comments must be submitted no later than the Friday before the scheduled public hearing. Oral public comment requests must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Failure of an issue to be raised in a hearing, in person, or by letter, or failure to provide statements or evidence sufficient to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue precludes appeal to the board based on that issue. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to City Council on this matter. City Council shall make a final decision on this matter. Further information, including how to participate in the meeting, may be obtained by contacting Derek Payne, City Planner at 541-756-8535 or visiting the City website at the following link: https:// northbendoregon.us/ calendarView.aspx

Maycie Jaehnig

City Recorder

Published on July 28, 2023

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Notice of Public Auction

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 819

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 8/1/2023. The sale will be held at 10:00am by RE-TELL HISTORY LLC 703 PARK AVE LAKESIDE, OR 1966 HARLEY DAV

JLF 23-128290 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Robert E Fields and Diana Fields, whose address is 61451 Lower Mattson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420 as grantor to Key Title, as Trustee, in favor of Washington Mutual Bank, a Washington Corporation, as named Beneficiary, dated October 29, 2002, recorded November 4, 2002, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon, as Instrument No. 2002-14551, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the present Beneficiary as defined by ORS 86.705(2), as covering the following described real property:

Beginning at the Southeast corner of Government Lot 4 Section 21, Township 26 South, Range 12 West; thence West 763.0 feet to the centerline of a 60.0 foot roadway; thence North 41° West 97.0 feet; thence North 30° 30’ West 211.0 feet; thence North 18° West 90.0 feet; thence East 947.0 feet; thence South 01° East 332.0 feet to the point of beginning.

TOGETHER WITH Easements for ingress and egress purposes, including the terms and provisions thereof, as disclosed by instrument recorded November 12, 1971, as Microfilm No. 71-11-65522, records of Coos County, Oregon. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 61451 Lower Mattson Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and a notice of default has been recorded pursuant to Oregon Revised Statutes 86.752(3); the default for which the foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: Delinquent Monthly payments from September 1, 2022 in the sum of $9,769.02, and monthly payments in the amount of $1,067.10 from June 1, 2023 plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $116.19, plus the sum of $148.81 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. By reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation that the trust deed secures immediately due and payable, said sum being the following, to-wit: $71,036.75, together with accrued interest in the sum of $3,551.80 through May 31, 2023, together with interest thereon at the rate of 6% per annum from June 1, 2023, plus prior accrued late charges in the amount of $116.19, plus the sum of $896.58 for advances, together with all costs, disbursements, and/or fees incurred or paid by the beneficiary and/or trustee, their employees, agents or assigns. WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on October 18, 2023, at the hour of 10:00 AM PT, in accord with the standard time established by ORS 187.110, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter Street, in the City of Coquille, OR, County of Coos, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor has or had power to convey at the time of the execution of said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given to any person named in ORS 86.778 that the right exists, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying to the beneficiary of the entire amount due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained

of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligations or trust deed, and in addition to paying said sums or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and trust deed, together with trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778. Notice is further given that reinstatement or payoff quotes requested pursuant to ORS 86.786 and ORS 86.789 must be timely communicated in a written request that complies with that statute, addressed to the trustee’s “Reinstatements/Payoffs - ORS 86.786” either by personal delivery or by first class, certified mail, return receipt requested, to the trustee’s address shown below. Due to potential conflicts with federal law, persons having no record legal or equitable interest in the subject property will only receive information concerning the lender’s estimated or actual bid. Lender bid information is also available at the trustee’s website, www.logs. com/janeway_law_firm. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Also, please be advised that pursuant to the terms stated on the Deed of Trust and Note, the beneficiary is allowed to conduct property inspections while property is in default. This shall serve as notice that the beneficiary shall be conducting property inspections on the said referenced property. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale. The Fair Debt Collection Practice Act requires that we state the following: This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If a discharge has been obtained by any party through bankruptcy proceedings: This shall not be construed to be an attempt to collect the outstanding indebtedness or hold you personally liable for the debt.

Dated:

06-05-2023 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, LLC, Successor Trustee 1499 SE Tech Center Place, Suite 255, Vancouver, WA 98683 www. logs.com/janeway_law_firm

Telephone: (360) 2602253 Toll-free: 1-800970-5647 JLF 23-128290 NPP0436094 To: WORLD (COOS) 07/07/2023, 07/14/2023,

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE

Reference is made to a certain trust deed (“Trust

Deed”) made, executed and delivered by Bridge Street Commercial, LLC, as grantor, to Fidelity National Title of Oregon, as trustee, in favor of FDRE INC, as beneficiary, dated January 10, 2020, and recorded on January 14, 2020, as Recording No. 202000462, in the mortgage records of Coos County, Oregon. The beneficial interest in the trust deed has been assigned to Ryan M. Kearbey Dental Corporation 401k Plan

UTD 1/1/1988 FBO Ryan

Kearbey as Transferee of an undivided 14.39% interest, and Joseph Fannon as Transferee of an undivided 6.37% interest, and Anita ChangVigo, legal owner via non-trust custodial IRA with AET, as Transferee of an undivided 5.94% interest, and Jeff McAleer, legal owner via nontrust custodial IRA with AET, as Transferee of an undivided 5.86% interest, and Dean Tomlin, legal owner via non-trust custodial IRA with AET, as Transferee of an undivided 8.92% interest and IRA Services Trust Company CFBO: Mark

S. Ketcham IRA Account #437128 as Transferee of an undivided 4.84% interest, and Marcos

A. Lavrador as Buyer of an undivided 9.55% interest, and Swift Greyhound Resources LLC as Transferee of an undivided 23.11% interest, and FDRE INC as Transferee of an undivided 21.02% interest, collectively as Transferee of an undivided 100% interest in the Mortgage Loan (collectively, “Beneficiary”) by instrument recorded in the Mortgage Records of Coos County, Oregon.

The Trust Deed covers the following described real property (“Property”) situated in said county and state, to-wit: The following parcel of property being a portion of Lots 2 and 3, Block 16, Town of Marshfield, Dean Hall Plat, (also known as Town of Marshfield, as surveyed by Wm. Hall, “Dean Hall Plat”), Coos County, Oregon, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 16, Town of Marshfield, Dean Hall Plat, Coos County, Oregon; thence along the East line of said Lot 2 South 0° 54’ 45” West 95.38 feet to a point lying 4.46 feet Northerly from the Southeast corner of Lot 3 of Block 6; thence along the Southerly face of an existing building wall and along said Southerly face extended South 89° 59’ 31” West 89.61 feet; thence South 0° 00’ 29” East 0.70 feet; thence South 89° 59’ 31” West 6.23 feet to a point lying 3.82 feet Easterly from the West line of said Lot 3; thence North 1° 04’ 27” East 96.07 feet to the North line of the said Lot 2, said point lying 4.32 feet Easterly of the Northwest corner of the said Lot 2; thence along the said North line of Lot 2 North 89° 59’ 03” East 95.66 feet to the point of beginning.

There are defaults by the grantor or other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by the Trust Deed, with respect to provisions therein which authorize sale in the event of default of such provision; the defaults for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums:

Arrearage in the sum of $881,039.04 as of April 30, 2023, plus additional payments, property expenditures, taxes, liens, assessments, insurance, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs, and interest due at the time of reinstatement or sale. By reason of said defaults, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: Payoff in the sum of $881,039.04 as of April 30, 2023, plus taxes, liens, assessments, property expenditures, insurance, accruing interest, late fees, attorney’s and trustee’s fees and costs incurred by beneficiary or its assigns.

WHEREFORE, notice hereby is given that the undersigned trustee will on September 28, 2023, at the hour of 11:00 a.m., in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110, at the following place: West Front Entrance of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the above-described Property, which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by grantor of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the grantor or grantor’s successors in interest acquired after the execution of the Trust Deed, to satisfy the obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in ORS 86.778 has the right, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for the sale, to have this foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred) and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, and in addition to paying said sum or tendering the performance necessary to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Trust Deed, together with trustee’s and attorney’s fees not exceeding the amounts provided by said ORS 86.778.

In construing this notice, the singular includes the plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other person owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, and the words “trustee” and “beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any.

Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale.

DATED: April 21, 2023.

/s/ Eleanor A. DuBay Eleanor A. DuBay, OSB #073755

Authorized By: Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC, Successor Trustee 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1850 Portland, OR 97204 Phone: 503-894-9900; fax: 971-544-7236

Published on July 21, 28, August 4 and 11, 2023

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE On AUGUST 28TH, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 1172 4th St NE, Bandon, OR 97411. The court case number is 21CV40242, where

MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC is plaintiff, and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JAMES ROBERT HARRIS;

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY ANN HARRIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CHARLES E. HARRIS; STATE OF OREGON; OCCUPANTS OF THE PROPERTY is defendant. The sale is a public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check, in hand, made out to Coos County Sheriff’s Office. For more information on this sale go to: http:// oregonsheriffssales.org/

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR23-957166-SW Order No.: 8783711 Reference is made to that certain deed made by, GERLAD

A. WARNER AND PAMELA M. WARNER, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 11/9/2005, recorded 11/16/2005, in official records of COOS County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. fee/file/instrument/ microfilm/reception number 2005-17483 and subsequently assigned or transferred by operation of law to Mortgage Assets Management, LLC covering the following described real property situated in said County, and State, APN: 1135935 29S1216-AB-05400 A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 29 SOUTH, RANGE 12 WEST OF THE WILLAMETTE MERIDIAN, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 00° 54’ EAST 544 FEET AND EAST 721.17 FEET FROM THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4; THENCE EAST 70.50 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A PARCEL OF LAND DEEDED TO DANIEL C. AND CARIN G. BEESLEY, RECORDED OCTOBER 24, 1975, BEARING MICROFILM REEL NO. 95-10-0842, RECORDS OF COOS COUNTY, OREGON; THENCE SOUTH 00° 49.1’ EAST

125 FEET; THENCE WEST 70.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 57.6’ WEST

125 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.

Commonly known as: 1829 Willow Street, Myrtle Point, OR 97458 Both the beneficiary and the trustee have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said trust deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the grantors: BORROWER(S) FAILED TO PAY PROPERTY TAXES PRIOR TO THE DELINQUENCY DATE IN VIOLATION OF THE TERMS OF BORROWER(S)’ HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE By this reason of said default the beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said deed of trust immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: the sum of $99,106.73 together with interest thereon at the rate of 6.5600 per annum; plus all trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said deed of trust. Whereof, notice hereby is given that QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, the undersigned trustee will on 10/31/2023 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, located at 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of COOS, State of Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said trust deed, together with any interest which the grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said trust deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the trustee.

Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by payment to the beneficiary of the entire amount then due (if applicable) and curing any other default complained of in the Notice

of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or trust deed, at any time prior to the sale date. For Sale

Information Call: 916-9390772 or Login to: www. nationwideposting.com In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “grantor” includes any successor in interest to the grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said trust deed, the words “trustee” and ‘beneficiary” include their respective successors in interest, if any. Pursuant to Oregon Law, this sale will not be deemed final until the Trustee’s deed has been issued by QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON. If there are any irregularities are discovered within 10 days of the date of this sale, that the trustee will rescind the sale, return the buyer’s money and take further action as necessary. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Without limiting the trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the trustee’s sale TS No: OR-23-957166SW Dated: 6/20/2023

Quality Loan Service Corporation f/k/a Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington, as Trustee Signature By: Jeff Stenman, President Trustee’s Mailing Address:

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION F/K/A QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 450, Seattle, WA 98104 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corporation f/k/a Quality Loan Service Corporation of Washington 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (866) 925-0241 IDSPub #0186638 7/21/2023

7/28/2023 8/4/2023

8/11/2023 The World and ONPA (ID:366550)

RESOLUTION NO. 072023 RESOLUTION FOR FAIR HOUSING LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PERSONS of the City of Coquille (City) that discrimination in the sale, rental, lease, advertising of sale, rental or lease, financing of housing or land to be used for construction of housing, or in the provision of brokerage or rental services because of race, color, religion, sex, disability (physical or mental), familial status (children) or national origin is prohibited by Title VIII of the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. It is the policy of the City to support the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and to implement a Fair Housing Program to ensure equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability (physical and mental), familial status (1. children, and 2. actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status or its members), or national origin. Therefore, the City of Coquille does hereby pass the following

Resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that within the resources available to the City through city, county, state, federal and community volunteer sources, the City will assist all persons who feel they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, disability (physical and mental), familial status (children) or national origin in the process of filing a complaint with the Oregon Civil Rights Division or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Seattle Regional Office Compliance Division, that they may seek equity under federal and state laws.

BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED that the City shall publicize this Resolution and through this publicity shall cause real estate brokers and sellers, private home sellers, rental owners, rental property managers, real estate and rental advertisers, lenders, builders, developers, home buyers and home or apartment renters to become aware of their respective responsibilities and rights under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances. THE FAIR HOUSING PROGRAM, for the purpose of informing those affected of their respective responsibilities and rights concerning Fair Housing law and complaint procedures, will at a minimum include, but not be limited to: 1) the printing, publicizing and distribution of this Resolution; 2) the distribution of posters, flyers, pamphlets and other applicable Fair Housing information provided by local, state and federal sources, through local media of community contacts; and 3) the publicizing of locations where assistance will be provided to those seeking to file a discrimination complaint. Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Coquille this 5th day of July, 2023.

Published on July 21 and 28, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:367402)

COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO.

23PB05587

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence thereof attached, to the Personal Representative

Evan J. Gammon, c/o Janice L. Mackey, Hutchinson Cox, PO Box 10886, Eugene, Oregon 97440.

All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by these proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the Personal Representative, or the Attorney for the Personal Representative, named above.

Dated and first published on July 21st, 2023

Published on July 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:367407)

Request for Proposal

The Port of Brookings Harbor is requesting proposals for Municipal Auditor for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. For RFP material visit

Port website: www. portofbrookingsharbor.com or come into the Port Office at 16330 Lower Harbor Rd, Brookings OR 97415. RFP deadline is August 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Published: July 28, August 1, 4 and 8, 2023. The World and ONPA (ID:367697) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of SHANNON KEITH LIDGARD, Deceased. Case No. 23PB05642

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the undersigned personal representative, Brannon Zidillon, c/o Miller and Hopp at 210 NW Irving Ave., Suite 101, Bend, OR 97703, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyers for the personal representative, Miller and Hopp. Dated and first published on July 21st, 2023.

BRANNON ZIDILLON

Personal Representative

Published on July 21, 28 and August 4, 2023

The World and ONPA (ID:367400)

Community Calendar of Events

consumed on site. Only one meal per child per day please. North Bend sites: North Bend Middle School 8:15 am-8:45 am & 11:30 am-12:30 pm, Ferry Street Park 11:00 am-11:15 am, Simpson Park 11:20 am-11:35 am, Airport Heights Park 11:45 am-12 pm, Airport Housing Complex 12:05 pm-12:20 pm, Oak Street Park 12:25 pm-12:55 pm and Boynton Park 12:15 pm-12:45 pm. Lakeside/ Hauser/North Bend: Lakeside Library 11:00 am-11:30 am, North Bay Elementary 11:40 am-12 pm. North Bend Middle is an open site this year! Bring your family, come in and enjoy lunch! Adult lunches are $4. Children are free! No change carried by drivers. As a reminder food must be consumed on site. Free breakfast available at North Bend Middle School 8:15 am-8:45 am. For more information call North Bend School District #13 541-756-6779 or 541-756-2521.

Artful Saving

10 am, July 28th

Coos Bay Public Library

It's never too early to talk about saving money! At 10:00 am Friday, July 28, kids ages 8-12 are invited to paint a ceramic bank at the Coos Bay Public Library. All material will be provided. Registration is required for the program; limited space is available. Register at www. coosbaylibrary.org. The program is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all

1923

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COOS BAY BOOSTER

ORGANIZATION HOLDS

LUNCHEON

TO HASTEN UNION OF MARSHFIELD AND NORTH BEND — GRANTS PASS CAVEMEN COME IN AUGUST

At a luncheon at the Chandler at noon today, tentative plans for making a permanent organization of the Coos Bay Pirates were perfected.

It was announced that it would be a booster organization under the joint auspices of the Marshfield and North end chambers of commerce to advertise and work for the development of the Coos Bay district.

M.S. Taylor, captain of the first caravan trip a few weeks ago to Ashland, presided at the luncheon. He told in brief of the plans for it and said by inference that one of the things it might accomplish would be to hasten the union of North Bend and Marshfield. Furthermore, he declared that it might cement the union of southern Oregon — Klamath Falls, Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Roseburg and Coos Bay — into a power that could put across political matters of importance to the welfare of the district. He said that it would work for industrial, social and political advancement.

The Grants Pass Cavemen have been invited to come to Coos Bay the latter part of August to install the permanent officers of the organization.

ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and find their voice. Beginning June 19 and continuing through August 19, participants of any age can participate in the summer reading bingo challenge, earning badges and entry into prize drawings. Participants who register will get a special prize for entering. This year, people can participate either online or using a paper bingo sheet. Challenge registration is available on the Library’s website or at the Coos Bay Public Library. For more information on library programs visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x3606 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@coosbaylibrary. org.

The Harry Stamper Stomp 2-4 pm, July 29th Mingus Park Amphitheater Music on the Bay presents The Harry Stamper Stomp. Saturday, July 29th, 2-4 pm at the Mingus Park Amphitheater. Singer Songwriters performing a Harry song and one of their own original songs.

Garden Party 2-5 pm, July 29th

Good Earth Community Garden Garden Party at Good Earth Community Garden, 2 - 5 pm, July 29, Bandon Good Earth Community Garden - 780 8th Ct. SW, Bandon. Gardening and Well-Being: being well in the garden and gardening for well-being is the theme of this garden open house. There will be live music, a guest speaker, and demonstrations about cooking with garden produce and how to exercise and strengthen your body for garden-

They have promised to bring a crowd with them.

youthful robber given a long term

ROSEBURG — Clive Weekly, youthful Glendale bank robber, was sentenced to 15 years in the state penitentiary by Judge Hamilton. When arraigned, the young bandit promptly entered a plea of guilty to the indictment save the part which stated that he discharged a gun with intent to kill. Weekly said that he did not intend to kill anyone.

Since incarceration in the county jail here Weekly, who is just 21 years old, has discarded the rough garb of the mountains and appeared in court this afternoon neatly dressed in a blue serge suit. He looked more like a high school student than a bold bank robber.

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marijuana use in high school ‘common as tobacco’

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.

(UPI) — High school students now smoke about as much marijuana as they do tobacco, according to a survey used annually as a gauge of student drug use in the United States.

The sixth annual San Mateo County surveillance of student drug use, released earlier this week, said from grades 10 to 12 “marijuana is more commonly reported at every usage level than tobacco.”

The survey was compiled from 30,000 returned forms that asked each student anonymously for the level

ing vigor. Talk with local experts about growing in Bandon and learn how to join our organic garden. Free. For more info contact bandongoodearth@ gmail.com.

Kurinuki Box Workshop

1-4 pm, July 30th

Coos Art Museum

Kurinuki Japanese Pottery with Annie Pollard and the Coastal Clay Guild. July 30, 2023, Sunday, 1-4 pm. $45 member, $60 non-member. Kurinuki is the traditional Japanese technique of hollowing out a solid piece of clay to make a beautiful and unique shape. You will learn this slow and meditative process, which will result in a small ceramic box for your tiny treasures. This same technique can be used to create cups, planters, vases, and more.

Many Lands, Many Dances Class

1 pm, August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th North Bend Public Library

Every Tuesday in August at 1:00 PM, Stacy Rose will offer her popular dance class “Many Lands, Many Dances” at the North Bend Public Library. During the class, Stacy will teach attendees different folk dances from around the globe. In addition to instruction on the specific dance techniques, attendees can expect to hear folk music and learn cultural information relevant to each folk dance. This class is open to all ages and ability levels. Attendees can expect a judgement-free, beginner-friendly space. No special clothes or footwear are required. Attend in-person or register at www.tinyurl. com/5bfvmej9 to attend via Zoom. Registration is not needed for in-person attendance. Stacey Rose

alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, heroin, LSD, marijuana and tobacco.

Tobacco use among females was just slightly higher than males in all but the seventh grade level, the lowest surveyed. In the senior level, 32 per cent of females said the smoked cigarettes heavily, compared to 30 per cent of males.

In marijuana use, over half the males from ninth grade upward said they tried it, and 32 per cent of the seniors said they smoked marijuana heavily. Female use was lower, with 20.4 per cent reporting heavy use.

The report said tobacco use has begun climbing again after dropping off in recent years. Alcohol use continued an upward trend with male and female drinkers about even. damaged russian shiP bound for Port of cb

SOVIET FISHING VESSELS COLLIDE OFF STATE COAST

A damaged Russian fishing vessel was to be brought into the Port of Coos Bay today, escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Venturous, for emergency repairs following a collision with another Russian vessel off the Oregon Coast from Florence late Friday. The Russian ship, Nadhodka, was said under tow by a Soviet tug that was traveling with the fishing fleet at the time of the accident.

According to Coast Guard authorities at the Coos Bay Group headquarters in Charleston, the exact extent of damage to the 300-foot trawler will be

has been instructing folk dancing for over 20 years. She has led community dancing in a variety of settings, locally and on a national scale. In September of 2009, she began teaching a weekly international folk-dance class at Southwestern Oregon Community College. More information can be found at www. stacyrosedance.com. For more information about this program, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email nbservices@ northbendlibrary.org.

First Tuesday Talk 6 pm, August 1st

Coos History Museum

The Coos History Museum will be hosting the August First Tuesday Talk program on August 1st, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Join us for a presentation from author Bonnie Henderson, “6,000 Years of the Oregon Coast Trail,” as she delves into this world-class long-distance hiking trail that spans the coast from the Columbia River to the California border. Presenter Bonnie Henderson is a journalist and author of three hiking guidebooks from Mountaineers Books and two nonfiction books from Oregon State University Press focused mainly on the Oregon Coast. Her most recent guidebook, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, will be available for purchase after the presentation. This program will be hosted in-person and is open to the public with an admission price of $7 for non-members and is FREE for CHM members. Those who wish to save time and be admitted directly to the program can pre-register and pay in advance by contacting the museum. Reservations can be made by phone at 541756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are

determined after the ship is brought into port. The vessel was to be tied up at Central Dock.

Jones Oregon Stevedoring Co., North Bend, told The World it had received a report that the entire bow of the ship was damaged and the vessel was believed to be without power.

2003

youngsters read to keeP swim lessons afloat

Students in Coos Bay can sharpen a life skill and help save a beloved school program this summer all in one move.

The Coos Bay School Board eliminated the $50,000 swimming program this spring that provided students in grades K-6 with lessons for the past six years.

For the past several months, swimming-lesson advocates, parents, teachers and administrators have been working to get the program re-instated if the funding for it can be found.

This summer elementary students can participate in “Make a Splash” readathon to try to help raise funding for the swimming program. Information about the program was sent home with students’ final report cards.

Students collect signatures from people pledging a certain amount of money per book they read or a flat donations.

Madison Elementary School Principal Arlene Roblan said the long-standing program is beneficial to students — and not just for the safety

welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs! Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org

G.R.i.T.T.: Girls Rock It – Tools & Trade 9-2 pm, August 2nd-4th & August 9th-11th

Oregon Coast Artisan & Trade Education Collective Zonta Club of Coos Bay Area and the Coos Bay Area Zonta Service Foundation are pleased to announce our third annual summer camp, Girls Rock it Tools & Trade (“GRiTT”). Building off Zonta’s Girls Rock STEM Fair (since 2015) and 2021-2022’s successful GRiTT programs, this year we are offering a free introductory and intermediate program for youth ages 8-12 to learn basic construction methods using handheld tools. The camp is made possible with the support of Oregon Coast Artisan & Trade Education Collective and Alternative Youth Activities, with generous grant funding from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund and support from Zonta volunteers. •

Introductory session: August 2-4, 2023 (9am-2pm) – toolbox construction o Available to youth who did not participate in the GRiTT 2021-2022 program • Intermediate session: August 9-11, 2023 (9am-2pm) – planter box construction o Available to introductory session campers and returning campers Included in the day camp are lunch, snacks, safety gear, GRiTT t-shirt and handheld tools (measuring tape, carpenter pencils, etc.) that participants can keep.

lessons it provides.

“The swimming lessons help build community in the classrooms and the children get to see their teacher and classmates in another way,” Roblan said.

The reading component also helps students work on their skills during the summer.

“Several students don’t read enough to build their skills. We want them to enjoy reading and think of it as recreational and more than just school work,” Roblan said. “It’s also a way for kids to feel like they are part of the effort to save the program.

PiPeline Project begins GOVERNOR MARKS THE START OF CONSTRUCTION

Saying it was a day for celebration, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, Coos County Commissioner Nikki Witty, Sen. Ken Messerle, R-Coos Bay, and NW Natural President and CEO Mark Dodson stood side by side Thursday and dug shovelfuls of earth to officially mark the beginning of construction of a natural gas pipeline to Coos County.

The groundbreaking was symbolic of the partnership the state, NW Natural and the county have forged to bring natural gas to the largest county in the nation that doesn’t have the utility.

Surrounded by more than 200 people, the governor, who left a gridlocked Legislature to come to the ground-breaking, said the celebration was

Youth will learn basic measurements including fractions, as well as basic carpentry skills, as they construct their projects from pre-cut materials. Interspersed throughout the camp will be icebreakers, teambuilding, and guest speakers – local women in leadership, STEAM, and/or construction professions. Camp will be held at Oregon Coast Artisan & Trade Education Collective, located at the Old Charleston School. Transportation to and from the camp is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Both sessions are capped at 15 participants; if more than 15 applications are received participants will be chosen by lottery drawing. Please return completed applications to zontayellowrose@ yahoo.com or to PO Box 245, North Bend, OR 97459 by July 21, 2023. Applicants will be notified of participation eligibility by July 28, 2023. Questions can be directed to zontayellowrose@yahoo. com. We look forward to hearing from you.

Monthly Memory Café

10:30-12 pm, Aug. 2nd North Bend Public Library “Memory Café Coos” will meet the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30-12:00 PM, starting on Wednesday, August 2 at the North Bend Public Library. A memory café is an informal social gathering for older adults living with memory loss and their care partners. Care partners may include but are not limited to spouses, siblings, children, or friends, whose social lives are often just as affected as their loved ones. Memory cafés are designed to be a casual, stress-free gathering to allow care Calandar continued on page 18

not just for those who worked to bring the pipeline to Coos Bay, but for the citizens who backed the proposal by voting on an up-to-$27 million bond to pay for the 60-mile mainline from Roseburg.

“We like to say, ‘Didn’t the state do something great?’ but the truth is, you’re the ones who did something great,” Kulongoski said.

Pre track club has three regional chamPs

Three members of the Pre Track Club claimed regional Junior Olympic championships last weekend at Western Oregon University.

Eight members of the club participated in the event, and seven qualified for the National Junior Olympic meet in Florida, though none plan to make the trip.

Scott Sanders of Brookings took aim at the regional meet record in the 2,000-meter steeplechase for intermediate boys (15-16 years old) but just missed. His time of 6 minutes, 17.1 seconds, was good enough to win the event.

The other two regional champs came in the jumps.

Alison Worthen of Coos Bay won the midget girls (11-12) in the high jump in a jump-off after clearing 5 feet. She also finished fifth in the 400 meters with a time of 61.8 seconds.

Bryan Looney of Coos Bay won the youth boys (13-14) pole vault with a height of 10-6, a personal best.

Opinion

Writers on the Range

Too many tourists follow a leader

By MARJORIE “SLIM” WOODRUFF

A spectacular picture recently appeared on social media of a young lady in Arizona. She was poised on the edge of a cliff emblazoned with sunset colors. Immediately her online followers clamored to know where the picture was taken, so “I can get one just like it.”

Turns out that it was taken on an off-trail route at the end of a potholed dirt road on the Navajo Nation, and required a permit to even enter the area. Also, I bet she did not climb to that precarious perch on that cliff wearing those fancy shoes.

A local guide lamented that the area would now be getting a slew of “Instagram” tourists. These people would be seeking to replicate the pose with themselves perched on the very same edge, probably wearing those same shoes.

This kind of thing has led to some decrying the unsavory habits of Instagram influencers. These are the folks who trample fields of wildflowers in order to get a shot of themselves displaying a sponsored product. Or who photograph their colorful paintings on wilderness rock faces.

Instagram photos taken on private land have had owners locking their gates because of the hordes of people wandering through looking for the exact location of that idealized post. A perfect shot, however, does not show the queue of people waiting impatiently for their turn at glory.

Even blatant scofflaws get into the act. Some men filmed themselves swimming illegally with endangered pupfish in Nevada —and then they posted the video. Do they truly believe that only iconoclastic souls who disagree with “petty” federal regulations will view said video? Or that park rangers and police don’t own smartphones? Whatever they were thinking, it did make law enforcement easier.

What has happened to old-fashioned spontaneity? Imitation is a form of flattery, but is the only picture worth having one that’s copied from someone else’s? There’s even a website which apparently allows one to paste family pictures into vacation spots without bothering to visit them. A great time saver.

One day while riding my bike, I passed a couple setting up for their flawless picture. When I came back an hour later, they were still working on getting the hair, clothing and attitude just right. The scenery was an afterthought.

People are also falling into copycat mode because apparently just

By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

A story is making the rounds on social media, an uplifting tale from the past meant to inspire us today. But did it really happen? Sort of. Well, not really.

going deaf in one ear. It’s believed scarlet fever early in childhood caused the damage that eventually cost him the hearing in one ear and seriously damaged it in the other.

J. Mark Powell

standing on a rim isn’t sexy enough . One has to jump or pretend to fall, which unfortunately may segue into the real thing. Search and Rescue groups decry the glut of visitors who just want the “perfect” picture. There is even a word for them: Killfies.

Thomas Edison’s place in history has taken a beating recently. Revisionists have made it cool to fawn over his rival Nikola Tesla at the expense of poor Tom. That’s a pity because although Telsa was long denied the fame he rightly deserved, building up one person while tearing down another is a poor way to rectify matters.

On top of that, modern researchers and medical professionals strongly suggest he may have suffered from ADHD.

Put it all together, and it’s hardly the ideal situation for producing a scholar. Suffice it to say, young Edison’s performance didn’t set academia ablaze. Which is where the modern heart-jerker social media post enters the story.

And, according to his Library of Congress bio, there seems to have been an incident where a teacher did call him “addled.” (For the addle-minded out there, it means confused; unable to think clearly.)

Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff

I’m reminded of the old “mom” adage where wayward children are asked: “if all your friends jumped off a cliff, would you?”

Then I discovered an entire genre of Instagram posts dedicated to ladies who hike and climb in high heels. I assumed that they hiked in real shoes and then changed for the shot, but no, some of them climb mountains in heels. What could possibly go wrong?

Back in the day, we visited the backcountry to get away from other people. Now we invite them digitally to follow and give us “likes.” If a person climbs a mountain and does not post it online, did the hike really happen?

Sometimes an experience doesn’t even need to exist in reality. One summer I worked as an “educational liaison” at a local business that featured a diorama of the Grand Canyon in their courtyard. Busloads of tourists would line up to get their picture in front of… that picture of the canyon. I wanted to yell, “The real thing is only seven miles away!”

My son has encouraged me to become an influencer. He tells me there are not a lot of women my age who do the things I do. I guess that is a compliment. But if I did, my influence would be unfiltered. No makeup, just hiking boots, clothes made for roughing it and hair wild as an old West hooraw.

Perhaps I could start a trend: Downand-dirty influencing. Sweaty, beyond tired, what it really looks like to have hiked up to that cliff. Think it would catch on?

Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She is an outdoor educator in Arizona.

Despite the naysayers, Thomas Edison was a genuine genius. He played a crucial role in creating the lightbulb, phonograph, motion pictures, electric power generation and many more innovations too numerous to mention. Each, in its way, revolutionized America and the world. Having just one of those accomplishments on your resume would be remarkable; having them all is the stuff of legend.

So it stands to reason that Mama Edison was proud of her son. What mother wouldn’t be?

He was the seventh and final child born to Sam and Nancy Edison. Being the baby of the bunch made him the apple of Nancy’s eye, and he adored her in return. He was a loyal, obedient “good boy.”

Until he set foot inside a school classroom and turned into Tommy the Tuned Out.

A traditional learning environment and Thomas Edison weren’t a good fit. He struggled. His grades weren’t good. And he was miserable, too. Though in fairness to the inventor, schoolrooms in the mid-1800s weren’t fun places. They were led by no-nonsense teachers who ran the class with the intensity of a Prussian drillmaster and didn’t scrimp on spanking those who didn’t learn their lessons.

Plus, Edison was

According to the meme, young Tom trudged home from school one day holding a folded note and announced, “My teacher gave this paper to me and told me to only give it to my mother.”

Mama Edison ripped it open, turned on the waterworks, and read aloud through her tears, “Your son is a genius. This school is too small for him and doesn’t have enough good teachers for training him. Please teach him yourself.”

Whereupon, the mother tearfully hugged her son in a scene straight out of a Lifetime movie. But wait — it gets better.

The story goes on to say that many years after the mother died, Edison was going through her papers and found the old note. Reading it for himself for the first time, he was horrified to discover it actually said, “Your son is addled. We won’t let him come to school anymore.” Edison bawled like a baby before rallying to write some appropriately mushy sentiments about the power of a mother’s love in his diary.

A touching story. If only it had actually happened!

A few slender slivers of truth are woven into the tale. For instance, we know Edison was a very poor student. We know there were issues with him at school, too.

An unpleasant tiff apparently followed, with Mama Edison snatching her son out of the classroom and homeschooling him. She was a former teacher, after all, and eventually decided no one could instruct her boy better than she could. And even that lasted only so long.

By the time he was a teenager, Edison was fully consumed by his twin life passions: Science and entrepreneurship. He struck out on his own, and the rest is, well, history.

Edison was all too human and occasionally liked to make a good story better by fudging the facts to his benefit. Take his hearing loss. He told several different tall tales about what had caused it.

So while the story circulating on social media is about as historically accurate as young George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and then refusing to lie about it (never happened), there are still valuable takeaways.

Thomas Edison did face formidable learning challenges. Nancy Edison did go out of her way not only to teach him at home but also nurtured and encouraged his scientific mind. And that mind did go on to forever change our world.

If that’s not worthy of celebrating, what is?

ABOUT THE WRITER

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

A Word, Please: Synonym or homonym?

By JUNE CASAGRANDE

The word “synonym” shows up in print about 18 times more often than the word “homonym,” according to Google’s Ngram Viewer. It’s nearly 13 times more popular than “antonym,” even though “antonym” showed a strange and unexplained surge from 2006 to 2009. And it’s 22 times more popular than “homophone” and 66 times more popular than “homograph.”

Is “synonym” the leader simply because it’s more useful? Or is it possible that people use “antonym,” “homonym,” “homophone” and “homograph” less because they don’t know how? Either way, the less people use these words, the less others hear them and the less familiar they are.

In fact, “antonym,” “homonym,” “homophone” and “homograph” can be useful, especially if you don’t want to make the mistake of using “synonym” incorrectly when you mean something different. Let’s look at all these terms, starting with synonym.

As you know, synonyms are words that have the same or close-to-same meaning. Fall and autumn. Horrible and terrible. Perfect and ideal. Petite

and short. Last and final. Pants and slacks. Fix and repair. The list seems endless and includes pairs representing almost every part of speech — nouns, verbs and adjectives especially.

“Perhaps no other language has as many synonyms as English,” write the editors of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

Why? Probably because English has adopted words from so many other languages. For example, “happy” comes from Old English. But “jolly” came to us from the Old French “jolif.” The result: a rich language that offers endless ways to make writing more interesting.

“Synonyms give color, precision, and variety to a person’s writing, breaking up the dullness that can come from too many overused words.”

Antonyms are opposites, sort of. An antonym of “good” is “bad.” An antonym of “sleep” is “consciousness.” An antonym of “fast” is “slow.”

A lot of words don’t have antonyms, like “cat,” according to Merriam-Webster’s online thesaurus. While others have what Merriam’s calls “near antonyms,” like for the verb “house”

in the meaning of providing shelter, it offers “evict” as a near antonym, even though “evict” means to stop housing more than it means to not house in the first place.

Homonyms, in the simplest definition, are identical-seeming words that refer to different things. A bank where you put your money and the bank of a river are homonyms. A waterfowl at your local park is a duck, which is a synonym of the verb “duck.” This term is easy to remember once you note that “homo” means “same” and “nym” means “name.” But homonyms are actually a little more complicated because, depending on whom you ask, homographs and homophones can be considered subtypes of homonyms.

Homographs are words that are visually the same, even though their meanings or pronunciations aren’t the same. “He dove into the lake while a white dove flew overhead” illustrates how the homographs “dove” and “dove” work. Another example: “does” the verb and “does” the plural of “doe,” a deer (a female deer). An easy way to remember this is to think of the second part of the

word “homograph” as a reference to graphics — visuals.

Homophones, as the “phones” part suggests, sound alike. But they may not look alike or mean the same thing. “We ate a pizza that had eight slices” uses the homophones “ate” and “eight.”

To recap, homonyms have the same name. Homophones have the same sound. And homographs have the same appearance. But you can use “homonym” as a broader catch-all if you like.

“Homonyms may be words with identical pronunciations but different spellings and meanings, such as to, too, and two,” Merriam’s advises. “Or they may be words with both identical pronunciations and identical spellings but different meanings, such as quail (the bird) and quail (to cringe). Finally, they may be words that are spelled alike but are different in pronunciation and meaning, such as the bow of a ship and a bow that shoots arrows.”

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Space on Your Plate

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

The headline in the February 13, 1941, Western World tells the story of one of the last remaining wooden lumber carriers in the coastwide trade.

The partially submerged steam schooner Bandon is pictured as it is towed by the Port of Bandon tug into the Coos Bay harbor.

"With her deckload gone, part of her hold cargo floated out through the hatches, and with the ship filled with water, the Ban-don was towed in over the Coos Bay bar at about noon Tuesday after she had been picked up at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Shaw-nee of Eureka 22 miles west of Brookings Sunday evening.

"The Bandon sailed from Bandon at 8:15 Saturday morning with 450,000 feet of lumber. She had no difficulty in crossing the bar and was proceeding south under satisfactory speed when early Sun-day morning she encountered a terrific wind storm that lasted for several hours,. The ship took a hard beating and soon began to leak so badly that the pumps were unable to take care of the wa-ter." The rough seas had opened the vessel's seams.

"The deckload of 275,000 feet of lumber was jettisoned by the crew. It was necessary to shove all of it overboard by hand, but it took only three hours to do it, as everybody, even the cook, was working at top speed.

"Making only three miles an hour the Shaw-

As I See It: Lumber carrier damaged

nee, with its submerged tow, passed off the coast of Bandon Monday evening. Only small portions of the bow and stern were visible above the water. The Bandon was drawing between 23 and 25 feet of water. Her normal draft when loaded was only about 15 feet.

"The S.S. Bandon is like an old cat, according to R.T. Moore (of Moore Mill) who recalled that the current episode marks the sixth time that the Bandon has been in jeopardy. Harking back, he said the jinx has been on it from the beginning. While she was under construction in the Price Shipyard in Bandon, she was destroyed by fire. The shipyard closed down and the plans were taken to North Bend where construction was started anew. Through the years, she was grounded four times and each time was floated off and re-paired.

Ironically, 20 years to the month later (February 1961) the Sause Bros. new barge Bandon, loaded with two million board feet of lum-ber, ran into difficulties about five miles off Trinidad Head and was taken into Eureka. The deck cargo had shifted to the right, causing the side of the barge to be submerged under six feet of water. It was necessary to pump water into the port side to level the load. And the jinx continued ....

The second picture, taken in February of 1961, shows the mammoth barge Pacific 1 headed out of the Bandon harbor carrying

more than four million board feet of lumber, en route to the Los Angeles harbor. Towing the barge was the tug Crescent; following it to make sure it got safely across the bar was the tug Virginia Phil-lips. Note the many cars in the foreground, and the huge waves crashing against the north jetty.

The third photo, taken in January of 1961, features members of the Bandon Lions Club as they fundraise for the March of Dimes.

From left (by memory) are Ronnie Larson, R.L. Parks, Don Potterf, How-ard Tucker, O.S. Valentine, young Chas. Waldrop, Eddie Waldrop, Ralph Yockey, Carroll Nettleton, Frank Jarvis and Howard Kehl.

Wayne Butler, owner of the Prowler Charter, was honored recently for saving the lives of four people, who capsized while crossing the Coquille River bar in June of 2022.

Through the efforts of Dave Romanowski, Coquille, a member of the Marine Corps League, Wayne received the Legion of Honor Award through the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation, which is under the auspices of the American Legion. Wayne said it took him completely by surprise.

The Legion of Honor award program recognizes ordinary people who do extraordinary things. ... who perform acts of selfless service in their local community.

"His quick action and his willingness to risk

himself and the oth-er 15 members on the boat to ensure the safety of the four who needed his help was more than many others would ever think to do," said his daughter, Sara Butler. "I am so proud to be his daugh-ter."

Not long after receiving the award, Butler once again responded to a call for people in need after a small boat lost power while crabbing in the river, and was blown into the rocks just west of Edgewater's, where it was tightly wedged. Butler was able to res-cue the three men on the small vessel.

The big news as I am writing this Sunday evening, July 16, is the Flat Fire in the Oak Flat/Agness region of the Rogue River-Siuslaw National Forest in Curry County, 35 miles up the Rogue River from Gold Beach. It apparently started Saturday evening around 6, and by late Sunday afternoon it had grown to 3,000 to 4,000 acres in size. Curry County Commissioner Brad Alcorn, in an address to the people Sunday evening, said it will be even bigger before it is contained. He said there are a lot of rumors as to how it

started, but the cause is still under investigation. "It's too early to jump to conclusions," he said.

An earlier report indicated that weather conditions and terrain are not favorable "and rapid growth is expected over the next few days."

As of Sunday evening, Alcorn said it had not spread into private lands, but is burning in the scar area from the Biscuit Fire of several years ago. "It's a big

fire and it's going to get bigger." He told residents to be prepared for the smoke which will make its way to the communities, like Gold Beach and Brookings, depending on which way the wind blows.

Alcorn said the response was immediate, and he mentioned the enti-ties who were at the evening's briefing, among which included the Coos Forest Protection Association, Josephine County Emergency Management, Curry County Emergency Management, the U.S. Department of Forestry, Curry County Sheriff John Ward and the State Emergen-cy Management team.

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"They are taking a very aggressive approach to this fire," said Alcorn.

Rainfall for June was negligible with only 0.68

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The Bandon is towed the Port of Bandon tug into the Coos Bay Harbor after ship nearly sunk while carrying a load of lumber

29th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit shows marine inspired art

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As I See It continued from page 13 inches of rain, compared to 3.07 inches the previous June. The total rainfall for May and June was 1.50 inches.

While in Port Orford Friday to meet the new city administrator John Huttl, he happened to mention that Bandon service station op-erators (or the state) should be posting a sign along the highway advising people that there is no gas for the next 56 miles (Gold Beach), as the station in Port Orford is closed for refurbishing. It could certainly save some unsuspecting motorist a lot of frus-tration. Lines have been long at Bandon's

two gas stations this summer, but it would be worth the wait if you were running low ....

A press release from the Coos County Sheriff's Office warned that a phone scam involving nefarious individuals claiming to be "Capt. Sanborn," from the Sheriff's Office has been circulating the local area. The caller asks for payment to avoid being arrested on out-standing warrants. "Please know that the Coos County Sheriff's Office will NEVER con-tact you via phone and request money in exchange to clear a war-rant, or for any other legal matter," said Sgt. Adam Slater. "If you have concerns that you may have been

scammed, please report the information to the sheriff's office at 541396-2106," said Slater.

Just when we hadn't heard much about Covid lately, I've learned that a few employees of Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center (who I understand were vaccinated) have tested positive for Covid, as have people in the general community.

People are urged to watch for cold and flu-like symptoms which could be Covid-19. If you use an antigen test, a person should be retested 3-4 days after the original test to ensure you do not have Covid.

The Redfish Music Festival's summer concert schedule includes

two performances in Bandon. Fritz Gearhart, president of the board of Redfish Music Festival, said that Thursday, July 27, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, there will be a free festi-val preview and reception. "Come and hear a preview of the move-ments for the upcoming concerts," said Gearhart. Donations will be accepted to support the festival.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m., the Student and Faculty Concert will be held at the Sprague Theater featuring student chamber en-sembles of the festival. Tickets are $20 at the door or in advance at Eventbrite. Under 18 are free. Other concerts are at redfishmu-sicfestival.com.

Other upcoming events include:

GBA Wine Walk, Friday, July 21, 5 to 7; glasses at picnic shelter.

The John Nyhart Memorial Cribbage tournament July 22 and 23 at the Bandon Senior Center, in City Park, off 11th street. Information at scottamilo@msn.com.

July 22 free program

"Mayor Drane is Missing, the Shindlers are Kidnapped, with Live Music," 1 p.m. at Bandon History Museum.

July 22 and 29, Bandon Playhouse Theater Workshops, 10 a.m. to noon, at Sprague Theater. For info, leave a message for Amy Moss Strong at 541-290-9989. Bandon Playhouse meets monthly on the sec-ond Thursday at

6 p.m. at the theater lobby. Everyone is welcome.

July 25 to 29, Coos County Fair at Myrtle Point fairgrounds. Good Earth Community Garden members are hosting a Garden Party Saturday, July 29, from 2 to 5 at the garden, 780 8th Court SW, Bandon. Educational sessions, music and more. Parking is limited.

Information: bandongoodearth@gmail.com.

Aug. 1, Tuesday, Bandon Police Department's National Night Out program, 5 to 8 p.m. in City Park; free food, demonstrations, ac-tivities.

Aug. 5, First Saturday Art Walk, 4 to 6:30 p.m., keepsake glasses and map, $10, at Visitor Center in Old Town.

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Amazing, “The Point Arena” boat that Roy Bonham of Coos Bay created by hand.

Realistic ceramic sculpture by Julie Fiedler of a Buffalo Sculpin fish. Fiedler is the co-founder of the St. James Santiago School in Lincoln City.

Les Cornish of Brookings won both the Best of Show and Director’s Choice ribbons for his pastel work titled “Offshore Wind.”

“The Storm Beneath Us” done in oil by Don McMichael of North Bend.

Nora Sherwood’s watercolor and ink artwork depicting the “Oregon Coast Tidepools.”

“Kelp Forest II” by Cynthia Longhat-Adams, done using Pyrography.

Photos by Sarah Kelly

Scratchboard art done by Nora Sherwood’s of “Moon Jellies.”

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My 40-year-old daughter has never grown up. Until recently, she relied on her grandmother to make ends meet. Her grandmother passed away, and now I'm all she has. After she was fired from her civil-service job and evicted from her apartment, she broke her leg in a hiking accident. I got her into an apartment and have been supporting her for a few months now

Once her leg has healed, she has an entry-level job to return to, however long that lasts. I don't think it pays enough for her to live on. I offered to pay for training in ANYTHING she's interested in, but she shows no interest in a part-time job to help with bills. I can't believe what she tells me because she never learned responsibility, accountability or honesty.

She has now quit texting me because I called her out on her continual excuses, lies and half-truths. I'm committed to paying her rent until her leg is fully healed, but then what? Do I let her go to the street in hopes she'll learn responsibility? I know what can, and probably will, happen. To say she's ill-prepared is an understatement.

Dear Abby: — FED-UP DAD IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR DAD:

Until your daughter learns there are consequences for her irresponsibility, lack of accountability and lying, she will become increasingly dependent on your generosity. That she no longer answers your texts may be a plus. Continue the arrangement you have with her until her leg has healed and then, finally, let her live with the consequences. It's the only way she is going to learn. The alternative is to keep supporting her as if she were a child for the rest of your life.

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Megan Farmer Named to Pacific University Spring Dean's List

Megan Farmer of North Bend has been named to the Spring 2023 dean's list at Pacific University in Oregon. The dean's list recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific's colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded credit hours.

Pacific University serves more than 3,600 students in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, optometry and health professions. Committed to inspiring students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world, Pacific offers a transformational liberal arts foundation paired with meaningful professional preparation.

CHM FIRST TUESDAY TALKS:

“6,000 Years of the Oregon Coast Trail”

The Coos History Museum will be hosting the August First Tuesday Talk program on August 1st, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Join us for a presentation from author Bonnie Henderson, “6,000 Years of the Oregon Coast Trail,” as she delves into this world-class long-distance hiking trail that spans the coast from the Columbia River to the California border.

Presenter Bonnie Henderson is a journalist and author of three hiking guidebooks from Mountaineers Books and two nonfiction books from Oregon State University Press focused mainly on the Oregon Coast. Her most recent guidebook, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail, will be available for purchase after the presentation.

This program will be hosted in-person and is open to the public with an admission price of $7 for non-members and is FREE for CHM members.

Those who wish to save time and be admitted directly to the program can pre-register and pay in advance by contacting the museum. Reservations can be made by phone at 541756-6320 or register in

person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs!

Established in 1891, The Coos County Historical Society is an Oregon 501(c)3 not for profit organization and the 2nd oldest historical society in the State. For more information about the Society and the Coos History Museum, visit cooshistory.org

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A while ago, I had the opportunity to spend some time in Washington D.C. Although most of what I did was work, I did end up with a few hours to look around. I went through the Capitol Building and saw historic chambers used for the Supreme Court and the early House of Representatives. I also sat in the Senate Chamber. While listening to the debate, I looked at the ancient desks and thought of the multitudes of issues that have been argued over them.

I also found a lot of other things in our Nation’s capitol. Weather was marginal, people were often very abrupt and prices were out of this world. It was good to get home. We are truly blessed to live on the Oregon Coast where our surroundings are beautiful, our weather is wonderful year round, and the people you meet on the street actually talk to you. If we love this community, we must work to keep it and improve it for tomorrow. We work, often as volunteers. Volunteers addressing issues that we feel are important. What needs do you see? Let me encourage you to find your answer and do something. Your

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What do you expect this area to be in ten years? Your expectations are important, because seldom do you exceed them. You don’t get what you want, you get what you expect. So let’s expect greatness and figure out what we need, and how to apply it, to get there. One key is to be an

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partners the opportunity to relax and socialize with others in their same situation. “Memory Café Coos” will be staffed by qualified healthcare providers (LCSW), library staff, and volunteers. The Café will provide a safe, supportive space where activities are not dependent on flawless memories. Care partners can be with their loved one and socialize in a judgement free, comfortable environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided, and there is no cost to attend. However, this is not a care facility, and care partners are required to accompany their partners. This pilot project is funded by an Elder Service Innovation Grant from OHSU’s Office of Oregon Rural Health grant. The project is the work of Drea Douglas (North Bend Public Library), Kelli Bosak (North Bend Medical Center),

and Lualhati Anderson (Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative). They hope to find community partners who will host cafés as well, with a goal of having a weekly memory café in Coos and Curry Counties. For more information about this program, contact the library at (541) 756-0400 or email memorycafecoos@ gmail.com.

Lilo & Stitch

5:30 pm, August 2nd

Egyptian Theatre Egyptian Theatre presents: Wednesday with Walt (Disney) Lilo & Stitch. Wednesday, August 2nd at 6 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Regular admission.

Art Cart in the Park 2023 – Air Dry Clay Bowls

August 3rd

Coos Art Museum presents Art Cart in the Park 2023 Thursdays – 5 locations. Ferry St. Park 11 am, Simpson Park 11:20 am, Airport Heights Park 11:45 am, Airport Housing Complex 12 pm, and Oak St. Park 12:25 pm. Free art kits. Each week is a new art kit! Collect all 8!

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August 5th

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Make your own ocean world! Saturday, August 5th. Ages 3-5 1:30 pm and ages 6-12 2:30 pm. $5.00 per artist. Sign up today at Coosart.org!

Powers Alumni & Old Timers Weekend 4 pm, August 5th

The Code (formerly Sheedy’s Drug Store) Powers alumni and old timers weekend dinner and alumni sponsored auction Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Code (formerly Sheedy’s Drug Store). Tickets $25 per person, includes dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage. For tickets contact Lindy Stallard at 541-297-4752.

100 tickets available for the dinner and auction. Auction following dinner. Proceeds to be used to purchase a U.S. flag that will be used in the gymnasium. Alumni and old timers picnic Sunday, August 6, 2023. Registration begins at 11:00 am. Powers County Park Blue Shelter. Dues are $5 per person or $15 per family and can be paid at picnic registration or mailed to: Powers Alumni Po Box 292 Powers, OR 97466. Hall of Fame inductions will follow the Alumni meeting. Join list or contact us at powersalumi@ gmail.com.

The Shining 7:30 pm, August 5th Egyptian Theatre Egyptian Theatre presents: The Shining. Saturday, August 5th at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Regular admission.

Coos Community Gospel Open Mic 2 pm, August 6th, Sept. 3rd, Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th & Dec. 3rd Shoreline Community Church Coos Community Gospel Open Mic 3 pm. 1st Sunday each month at Shoreline Community Church 1251 Clark St. North Bend. Doors open at 2 pm. Info: 541-521-9596.

Artist Studio Group 10:30-3 pm, August 9th& 23rd, September 13th& 27th

Coos Art Museum Artists looking for more studio space or to work with a community of other like-minded creative people, should join Pat’s artist studio group. Members have access to the Coos Art Museum classroom and the mentorship of our local artist Pat Snyder to enhance their creative journey! Age Range: adults. Media: All 2-D media except oils. Fee: (8 sessions) $75 members, $90 non-members. All skill levels

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Win the Opportunity to Name the High Desert Museum Bobcat

This year’s High Desert Rendezvous silent auction—always packed with luxurious items and one-of-a-kind experiences—will take place online at highdesertmuseum.org/hdr. Bidding will open Friday, August 18 and end on Monday, August 28.

The High Desert Museum is offering up the perfect gift opportunity—the chance to name the now-juvenile bobcat in the Museum’s care.

The Museum will raffle the naming of the new bobcat, with tickets on sale now in person at the Museum and at highdesertmuseum.org/bobcat-raffle. Proceeds will go toward supporting the Museum’s wildlife, exhibitions and programs.

High Desert Museum staff will be available for interviews from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm on Tuesday, July 18. Please contact Heidi Hagemeier to schedule. Please also contact Heidi for video footage.

The male bobcat kitten arrived at the Museum in October weighing less than 3 pounds. By April, he had matured enough to begin making appearances in an atrium habitat across from the permanent Spirit of the West exhibition. Gert the gray fox, who previously inhabited the space, now appears nearly daily in the popular 3:00 pm Museum talk, Desert Dwellers.

The bobcat is now considered a juvenile—he weighs about 19 pounds, and visitors regularly spy him playing, napping and engaging in other typical feline behaviors in the space.

“The bobcat quickly became a visitor favorite at the Museum,” says Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “While bobcats are well-established in the region, it’s rare to see one, especially so close. So this bobcat presents a unique opportunity for visitors to connect with an important predator of the High Desert.”

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife placed the bobcat at the Museum after he was found in the Portland area separated from his mother. State wildlife officials initially returned the bobcat back where he was found in the hope that his mother would come back, but the kitten soon gravitated toward people again. Since the bobcat was habituated to humans, he wasn’t suitable for release into the wild.

The Museum’s wildlife team has expertise in caring for feline predators, and staff are presently training him to voluntarily crate and to participate in husbandry and veterinary care.

It will take nearly another year for the bobcat to reach a full size of 20-25 pounds. Wild bobcats eat a wide range of prey including birds and small mammals.

“The Museum wildlife team does its best to mimic a wild diet for the animals in its care, and the bobcat enjoys meals

that include rats, mice, rabbit, quail and other whole-animal foods,” says Curator of Wildlife Jon Nelson. “He has done well so far and is a smart animal who has taken quickly to training and working with wildlife staff.”

The Museum cares for more than 130 animals, from otters to raptors. All the animals are nonreleasable, either due to injuries or because they became too familiar with humans. At the Museum, they serve as ambassadors who educate visitors about the conservation of High Desert species and landscapes.

Raffle tickets for the bobcat naming will cost $50 each. The drawing will take place at approximately 7:30 pm during the Museum’s largest fundraising gala of the year, the High Desert Rendezvous. Ticket purchasers need not be present at Rendezvous to win. The raffle does place parameters on appropriate names for the bobcat.

Tickets for High Desert Rendezvous remain available at highdesertmuseum.org/hdr.

An individual ticket for Rendezvous is $150 for members and $200 for nonmembers, and for a couple the event costs $300 for members and $350 for nonmembers. Sponsorship tables are available for parties of eight or 10.