Residents lined the sidewalks as a parade of classic cars, military personnel, rst responders and patriot guard riders made their way to the Inland Point Retirement Community in North Bend. At the end of the parade route was the guest of honor. Anna "Penny" Luise Penrod Dahl was surrounded by family, friends and an entire crowd of supporters who came out for her 100th birthday celebration on July 17, 2024.
The Inland Point Retirement Community staff coordinated the 100-year parade celebration for Penny, including the North Bend Fire Department, North Bend Police Department, Amvets Bay Area Post 10, and Oregon South Coast Patriot Guard Riders. Penny was not only being
In the Tuesday, July 23rd edition of The World an error regarding the Coos County Fair Queen was listed as Paige Train. The 2024 Fair Rodeo Queen is PAIGE SPEAKMAN, we apologize for the error.
Eastside ‘Walk with the Mayors’ focuses on history and renewal
BECKY GIGER News Editor
Tuesday, July 23rd was a sunny and warm day to meet at the Eastside Fire station for the monthly ‘Walk with the Mayors.’ Mayor of Coos Bay Joe Benetti began the walk by expanding on the history of the Eastside community, “The Eastside merged with Coos Bay in 1983, at the time all three cities were asked to join together and Eastside said yes.” Mayor Benetti went on to speak to the uni cation of both cities and how it created the largest city on the Oregon coast with the merger. Fire Chief Mark Anderson then explained how the Eastside re station had once been the city hall, combining all the resources into one building. He even pointed out that there were still jail cells within the structure from before the merger of the two cities.
The small group this month
was made up of Mayor Benetti, North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke, Nichole Rutherford the Coos Bays City Manager, Mark Anderson Coos Bay Fire Chief, and several residents who had questions about the city in this face-to-face discussion with the city leaders. The walk took the group from the re station down to the edge of the Millacoma Marsh were the discussion turned to the importance of the area and giving residents places to go to walk and see the natural resources of the area. The marsh trail offers opportunities for hikers to experience much of the wildlife of the area. It is one of the few remaining salt marshes of the Coos Estuary that residents can visit.
Mayor Jessica Engelke expanded on the need for hiking areas during the walk explain-
Historic sketching walking tour in Coos Bay
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A group of community members got a unique perspective of Coos Bay’s historic buildings during a Historic Sketching Walking Tour on Wednesday, July 17. In celebration of Coos Bays 150th birthday, the tour focused on the Coos Art Museum, the Egyptian Theater, Tioga Building, Carnegie Library, the Old City Hall, Buggee Bank, and the Chandler Building.
The historic sketching tour was hosted by the Coos Bay Public Library in partnership with the Coos Art Museum. Those who participated in the tour were encouraged to
take some time at each stop to sketch out the buildings. Coos Bay Public Library assistant Gene Iparraguirre said the process of sketching the buildings allows oneself to take in details of the buildings they may have overlooked previously. “Many of these buildings are being overlooked when you're just passing through and not really taking in the beauty of the really nice architecture,” Iparraguirre said.
A few of the participants brought straight edges to sketch out the buildings, but Iparraguirre said this wasn’t necessary. “One of the things
Sketching Walking Tour continues on page 12
Marimba Bands in the Park – Page 10
Birthday continues on
Photo credit Mayor Jessica Engelke
BY ROSEY THOMAS Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
Hello everyone, it’s Rosey with another Chamber Minute! The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to keeping our great area strong, just like I mentioned last week. We’re passionate about helping our members thrive, and we offer many ways to support your business. You've probably heard about our networking opportunities, as well as our various programs and committees. But did you
know that as a Chamber member, you also have a voice in government? Our Legislative Action Team actively monitors bills and measures that impact businesses in Oregon. We work hard to advocate for policies that protect and bene t our local economy. We have a very active Chamber of Commerce here, and I am proud to be part of it. Our team truly cares about your business, and we're committed to helping you nd ways to network, get involved, and make a difference. As a Chamber member, your
part of a community that works together for the greater good of a strong local economy.
Exciting news—Fair Week is here! From Tuesday through Friday, you can nd the Chamber booth and participating Chamber members there all week long. On Friday, July 26th, visit our booth to get Chamber Coins for Kids, and Building Blocks for our future candy packs…Don’t miss out!
Looking ahead, join us for Business After Hours on Thursday Evening August 22nd at North Bend Lanes
& Back Alley Pub and Grill. “Taking Care of Business” Business After Hours this year kicks off at 5 PM, featuring teams, games, prizes, costumes, and a delicious fajita dinner with a drink included…Teams are forming now, so check out our website at www. oregonsbayarea.org for more details. Remember, our business is helping your business. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and give our page a heart on the Community Plus app.
submit an event.
Artist Studio Group
Wednesdays, August 21; August 28; September 11; September 25 @ 11 am –4 pm Coos Art Museum
Bluegrass Jam Session
Second Friday in July and August @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library
Join Willie and the South Coast Bluegrass Band at the North Bend Public Library for a Bluegrass Jam Session every second Friday during June, July, and August. All skill levels are welcome to attend.
Preschool Storytime
Every Tuesday June 15 –August 3 @ 10:30 am
Baby Play
Every Thursday (July 4
cancelled) June 15 – August 3 @ 10:30 am
Toddler Music and Movement
Every Friday June 15 –August 3 @ 10:30 am
CREATE Center Sum-
mer Dance Program
Every Saturday starting June 22 @ various times below:
10 to 10:45 Mini Dance for ages 2 to 5
11 to 11:45 Hip Hop for ages 6 to 12
12 to 12:45 Ballet for ages 6 to 12
1 to 2:00 Teen Dance
74 East 1st Street, Coquille
Summer Dance Program at the CREATE Center has changed. Jessica Hall and her the Performing Arts Academy of Coos County is leaving her Coquille site. But Chelsea King is coming back!!
She will be a contracted instructor under the nonpro t CREATE Center whose mission is to make dance available and affordable to Coquille and surrounding areas. With summer, there are vacations so payment is per class. Sign up with Chelsea King at (208) 570-1062 or e-mail chelsearking1209@ yahoo.com. If unable to get ahold of her contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo.com.
Egyptian Theatre Presents Farmers Market
Every Wednesday, July and August @ 11 am- 1 pm
Theatre tours will be @ 11 am and 11:30 am. Our mighty Wurlitzer Organ will play from 12 pm- 1 pm. Stop by and say hello. We will volunteer information, our upcoming events, and new merchandise.
“My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot”
August 2, 3, 10, 17, 24, 30, 31 All at 7 pm June 30; July 13, 21; August 11 All at 2 pm
What happens when Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers ThreeRing Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attractions? Will his lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet Abigail Goodsoul as well? Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue both Abigail and Bigfoot from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer!
Riverfront Rhythms – 2024 Free Outdoor Concerts Every other Thursday, August 8 409 Riverfront Way, Reedsport; Umpqua Discovery Center
Relicario Paso Doble” by Jose Padilla and “The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero)” a Cuban song composed by Moises Simons. Our featured guest will be accompanied by the Bay Area Concert Band as Aaron Johnson delights us with “Concerto for Clarinet” by Artie Shaw.
Summer Movies in the Park (ing Lot): The Beaver Believers Friday, August 2 @ 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
Summer Movies in the Park (ing Lot): The Beaver Believers
Friday, August 2 @ 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm Green Parking Lot- 3rd and Central, Coos Bay
Egyptian Theatre presents: Coos Bay Wine Walk Friday, August 2 @ 5 pm
Messtival: Messy Festival Friday, August 3 @ 1:00pm – 3:00 pm The North Bend Library
Country Gospel Jubilee Sunday, August 4 @3 pm
Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St, North Bend
On Aug 4th, 2024 @ 3pm TOM & DEBBIE
TRAMMEL & STEVE
BLUM will be at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St, NB, performing and hosting the gospel jubilee. Part of the concert features the OPEN MIC time. Anyone can sign up (by 2:30pm) and be able to share their talents by accompanying yourself or the Jubilee band will back you up. There is no charge to attend, and refreshments are served. Free will offering will be taken, and CDs are available to purchase.
Directions; FROM HWY 101, TAKE NEWMARK, TURN RIGHT ON BRUSSELS, LEFT ON LEWIS, THEN LEFT TO CHURCH.
More information: call TOM 541-521-9596
Coos History Museum: First Tuesday Talk Lec-
172 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay P.O. Box 1840, Coos Bay, OR 97420
ture Series
Tuesday, August 6 @ 6-7
pm
Coos History Museum
Join local archaeologist Reg Pullen for a look into the archaeological and ethnobotanical history of the Coos region. This program will be hosted in-person at the Coos History Museum, as well as on zoom, with an admission price of $7 for non-member adults, $3 for youth, $5 for zoom regardless of membership, or FREE for CHM members in person. Doors open at 5:30 pm with time to explore the museum. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory.org/ event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs! First Tuesday Talks are sponsored by the Mill Casino.
Reconsideration MeetingInitiative 17
Tuesday, August 6 @ 1- 3 pm Online via website
The Legislative Policy and Research Of ce staff will conduct remote meetings with the explanatory statement committees to select fth members, and subsequently hold meetings to write and possibly revise statements. You may observe the committee deliberations live via the Oregon State legislative website (https:// www.oregonlegislature. gov/citizen_engagement/ Pages/Legislative-Video. aspx).
Initiative 17 - Increases highest corporate minimum taxes; distributes revenue to eligible individuals; state replaces reduced federal bene ts Members: Antonio Gisbert, Dan Meek, Preston Mann, Jenny Dressler
Reconsideration Meeting- Initiative 25 Tuesday, August 6 @ 9:30- 11:30 am Online via website
The Legislative Policy and Research Of ce staff will conduct remote meetings with the explanatory statement committees to select fth members, and subsequently hold meetings to write and possibly revise statements. You may observe the committee deliberations live via the Oregon State legislative website (https://www. oregonlegislature.gov/ citizen_engagement/ Pages/Legislative-Video. aspx).
Initiative 35 - Cannabis retailers/processors must remain neutral regarding communications to their employees from labor organizations; penalties. Members: Michael Selvaggio, Madison Walters, Derek Sangston, Erin Sweeney
Rosey Thomas
Treva Mae Adamec
September 12, 1945 – June 25, 2024
Treva Mae Adamec, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old. Treva was born on September 12, 1945, in Salem, Illinois, to Luther Ray and Glentis Lorene Jones. She grew up in a close-knit family, she was the youngest of four children, Andrew, Bobby and Mary Lorene. Treva spent her early years in Arkansas and moved to Klamath Falls in the early 1950s. Treva attended Klamath Union High School, where her outgoing personality and spunkiness endeared her to many. In 1965, Treva married the love of her life, Ronald Adamec. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Treva and Ronald raised two children: Anita and Lisa. Sadly, their beloved daughter, Anita, passed away in 1976. Treva dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family, providing unwavering support and
Sharon Myers
encouragement to her children and later, her grandchildren.
Professionally, Treva worked at Georgia Pacific and Roseburg Forest Products for over 30 years, where her determination and work ethic were admirable. Her commitment to her work was a testament to her strong character and reliability.
Treva had a passion for music and all things Elvis, a passion that she would eventually pass down to her youngest granddaughter. Treva enjoyed upbeat music, dancing, playing cards, camping and spending time with family and loved ones. Treva had the special ability to make anyone who entered her house feel as if they had found a home.
Above all, Treva will be remembered for her kindness, her gentle spirit, and her unwavering faith. She leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Treva is survived by her husband, Ronald;
January 21, 1930 – July 19, 2024
Sharon was the first child of Art and Lillian Pond. She was born in Caney, Kansas and grew up in Independence, Kansas. She had a younger sister, Beverly. She met and married William W. Myers of Fredonia, Kansas on April 6, 1951. Shortly afterward, the needs of the Navy took them to San Diego, California. Two of their sons were born in San Diego; Dave and Rick. Their third son, Gary was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, while Bill was stationed there. In 1958 they moved back to San Diego where Bill and Sharon lived until they moved to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1995. Sharon was active in the First Baptist Church of San Diego. She enjoyed singing in the
choir. After moving to Oregon, she attended Coos Bay Christian Fellowship. She was quite a prayer warrior. She loved Jesus, her family and others. She made friends wherever she went and could put others at ease. She always had a smile on her face.
Bill and Sharon believed they had been blessed to be a blessing to others.
She is survived by her sons, Dave Myers and his wife, Jacqui of Freeport, Florida, Rick Myers and his wife, Lanett of North Bend and Gary Myers of Salem; grandchildren, Nicole and her husband, Jeremy Zatta and their sons, Gage and Nathan, and Matt and his wife, Amy Myers and their daughters, Mya, Ava,
Obituaries
William Edgar Berg
August 15, 1941 – July 12, 2024
daughter, Lisa Summa, her husband Benny Summa; grandchildren, Brandy Summa, Tyler Gimlin and her husband Josh Gimlin; in addition to her immediate family, Treva is survived by her sisters-in-law, Sally Pruitt, Shirley Adamec, Sarah Adamec, and Sarah (Skipper) Jones; and her brother-in-law, Allen Pruitt and many other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel www. coosbayareafunerals. com
Treva Mae Adamec touched the lives of many with her gentle soul and loving heart. May she rest in eternal peace.
and Keira. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Lillian Pond; her sister, Beverly Runyan and her husband of 65 years, Bill Myers. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com
Nancy Ruth (Johnson) Peterson
April 3, 1929- May 30, 2024
Nancy Ruth (Johnson) Peterson, 95, passed away Wednesday May 30, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington. She was born April 3, 1929 in Marshfield, Oregon and was the youngest child of Oscar and Agnes Johnson. Nancy grew up on the family farm in Hauser, Oregon where she attended North Slough and Sunnyhill Elementary schools before graduating
from North Bend High School in 1947. That fall, she entered Oregon State University to enroll in their nursing program but ended up having to leave after one year due to a family illness. Nancy married childhood friend Darold Peterson on November 24, 1950, and moved to Shutters Landing where they took over managing his family’s farm. After purchasing
the neighboring Shutter’s Ranch, they became a Grade A dairy and introduced registered Holsteins to their herd. In addition to raising five children, Nancy worked on the farm alongside Darold and served as the bookkeeper; she later worked in the same capacity for Darold’s trucking business. Throughout her life, however, her main role
A Celebration of Life will be held for William Berg, 82, of North Bend, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Avenue. A private inurnment was held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Coos Bay.
Bill was born on August 15, 1941 in Marshfield to William and Selma Berg. He passed away on July 12, 2024 in Vancouver, WA after a short illness.
Bill graduated from North Bend High School, class of 1959. In 1960 he joined the US Army with his cousin, Dennis Graham. They served in Germany until 1963. While he was away, he was pen pals with Sandra Wallace, a family friend. This friendship developed into love. She graduated in June of 1963, he returned in August, and they married December 13, 1963. They were married 58 years until her passing in 2022. He never really recovered from the loss.
Bill and Sandi raised their family in North Bend. Teri was born in 1967 and Brad followed in 1970. Their last grandchild graduated from North Bend High School, a full four generations of NBHS grads.
Bill worked at Menasha/Weyerhauser Paper Mill on the North Spit for many years until retiring in the late 1990’s. He was a “Shipper,” loading train cars and trucks with rolls of paper.
Together Bill and Sandi enjoyed traveling, and went to various countries in Europe, the United Kingdom and across the United States, Canada and Mexico. They took many family trips as they raised the family, and more travels after retirement. They enjoyed spending time with family, with many trips being to visit family. They also made several trips with family and friends traveling with or meeting up in other parts of the world. They even took a conversational Spanish
was caregiver. She was an amazing seamstress and cook, while also being an avid gardener. Nancy spent her later years of life loving and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, husband Darold (of 59 years), son Darrell, and granddaughter Jena Wisti. She is survived by
Scotty L. Socia, 74 of Coos Bay died July 11, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Mildred “Skip” A. McClelland, 80, of North Bend, passed away on July 18, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
Paula Ann Hardman, 60, of Coos Bay, passed away on July 20, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.
Madelon Marie Cook, 88, of North Bend, passed away on July 23, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.
class at SWOCC in hopes of using that in their travels.
Bill enjoyed crossword puzzles and most every family gathering ended up with a Scrabble game – some more competitive than others! The winning scores posted on refrigerators or later on Facebook with winner earning bragging rights until the next game. He was artistic, attended art school by correspondence in the 1960’s and 70’s. He liked drawing, and helped illustrate school projects and made pictures that were used at his work and children and grandchildren’s schools, and also drew ‘just for fun.’
The family moved from a couple acres in Hauser to a house on a big corner lot in town in 1983, which was closer to the school for the kids’ activities. Bill enjoyed keeping the big yard to a certain standard – immaculate. After a thorough mowing of his yard, (and down the sidewalk and around the corner on Pony Creek Road where the city didn’t mow quite as often as he would have liked), he could be found on hands and knees getting the lawn trim “just right” by hand. This standard has inspired his son and son-in-law in their yard ventures, “What would Dad/Bill do?” Both keep their yards to a standard Dad would be proud of!
Bill liked woodworking and over the years built many things including beds, tables, workbenches, tree houses, forts, playhouses, rocking horses and more. He collected the tools of the trade inherited from his father, a carpenter, who helped with construction of the McCullough Bridge and many other builds in the area.
Bill was generous with his time, helping the kids with many home and yard projects over the years. His unwavering support meant the world to them. He
also volunteered for a homeless shelter in Coos Bay for a time. Together, Bill and Sandi liked to keep busy, (or she kept him busy) after retirement. They frequently walked together and even took yoga and Tai Chi classes together, even through the pandemic via Zoom! Bill is survived by his children, Teri ( and Quentin ) Davis of Vancouver, WA; Brad ( and Taylor ) Berg of North Bend; grandchildren, Victoria Davis, Kolbey Berg, and Owen and Olivya Roe; sister, Betty Bronsema of Wenatchee, WA; close cousins, Dennis Graham, Jim Berg, Marilyn Berg, and numerous other cousins; in-laws that became longtime friends, Sue and Jim Jones and Gary and Karyle Wallace; much loved nieces and nephews; and dear friends from the neighborhood, work and school.
Bill was a kind man and father and was loved a lot. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
daughters, Joan Wisti (John), Jean Arnold (Paul), Judy Jones (Michael), Pemmie Stone (Greg), seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Please join the family in celebrating her life Saturday, August 3rd, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Coos History Museum, 1210 N Front Street, Coos
Bay, Oregon. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Old Friends Equine Rescue Farm, 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY 40324.
Viola V. Dillman, 99, of Coos Bay died July 21, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com
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The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
• 4:55 pm, theft, 1372 block of California Avenue.
• 6:02 pm, theft, 962 block of South 1st Street.
• 6:35 pm, 30 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts ID theft, 1 count theft II, area of Newmark.
Avenue.
• 10:09 am, theft, 2011 block of 16th Street.
• 12:36 pm, threats, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.
• 3:47 pm, criminal trespass, area of McPherson and Meade.
• 4:47 pm, shots red, 915 block of Tower Street.
• 4:52 pm, criminal trespass, 2235 block of Newmark Street.
• 5:37 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Sherman Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 6:25 am, criminal trespass, area of East of North Spit.
• 7:49 am, 42 year old female transported to coos county jail on assaulting public safety of cer, 295 block of Holland Avenue.
• 9:04 am, robbery, 130 block of North Cammann Street.
• 10:02 am, theft, 125 block of East Hall Avenue.
• 10:17 am, criminal trespass, 1140 block of South 10th Street.
• 1:56 pm, fraud, 572 block of South 6th Street.
• 2:00 pm, harassment, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:21 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1381 block of Central Avenue.
• 7:45 pm, ght, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:43 pm, shots red, 810 block of Central Avenue.
• 9:51 pm, criminal trespass, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.
Coquille
• 9:32 am, criminal trespass, 190 block of East 3rd Street.
• 12:09 pm, 50 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I, 163 block of North Dean Street.
• 1:54 pm, criminal trespass, 155 block of East 1st Street.
Reedsport
• 4:00 am, criminal mischief, area of Tyree Oil.
• 8:40 am, theft, 3360 block of Fernwood Place.
• 10:42 am, theft, area of Snowy River Mercantile.
• 5:39 pm, trespassing, area of Black Forest Apartment.
• 11:10 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Best Budget Inn.
• 11:13 pm, re, 300 block
of Weigman Lane.
Friday 07/19:
North Bend
• 7:46 am, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and Sherman.
• 8:14 am, theft of service, 2800 block of Oak Street.
• 8:30 am, theft, 835 block of California Avenue.
• 9:42 am, 29 year old male cited on theft III, area behind Safeway.
• 11:15 am, burglary, 2728 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 12:06 pm, theft, 2335 block of Lewis Street.
• 6:12 pm, shots red, area of Newmark and Edgewood Drive.
• 6:13 pm, theft from vehicle, 1700 block of Hamilton Avenue.
• 6:33 pm, harassment, area of Ash and Newmark.
• 6:59 pm, disorderly conduct, 1900 block of Virginia.
• 10:33 pm, disorderly conduct, 940 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:57 pm, criminal mischief, 1780 block of Sherman Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 6:42 am, re, 3101 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 9:16 am, criminal mischief, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 9:18 am, accident, hit and run, 260 block of 2nd Avenue.
• 11:17 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1313 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 11:22 am, 65 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on DUII, area of Newmark and Schoneman.
• 11:37 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:22 pm, criminal trespass, area of Oregon Avenue.
• 1:53 pm, criminal trespass, 151 block of Norman Avenue.
• 3:02 pm, threats, 692 block of North Morrison Street.
• 4:37 pm, harassment, 2570 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 5:01 pm, criminal trespass, area of East of North Spit.
• 5:30 pm, disorderly conduct, area of North Broadway.
• 10:34 pm, assault, 149 block of South 7th Street.
• 10:41 pm, threats, 852 block of 8th Terrace.
Reedsport
• 1:03 pm, theft, area of McKay’s
• 1:12 pm, theft, 2655 block of Frontage Road.
• 2:53 pm, re, area of Mile Post 218 and Highway 101.
North Bend
• 12:03 pm, accident hit and run, 1897 block of Gar eld Street.
• 8:01 pm, criminal trespass, 2121 block of Madrona Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 12:28 am, 29 year old cited on DUII- Alcohol, 1925 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:32 am, 31 year old female cited on failure to appear on theft II, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 1:32 am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief II, failure to perform duties of a driver, failure to appear on 4 counts of failure to report as a sex offender, failure to appear on offensive littering, unauthorized use of motor vehicle and possible stolen vehicle, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:39 am, shoplifter, 1020 block of South 1st Street.
• 12:29 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:55 pm, criminal trespass, area of North Morrison Street.
• 1:25 pm, criminal trespass, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:41 pm, criminal trespass, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.
male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of Highway 42 and DelMar.
Reedsport
• 3:03 pm, theft, area of Sunrise Shop N Save. .
Sunday 07/21:
North Bend
• 3:07 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 121 block of Norman Avenue.
• 10:17 am, burglary, 1879 block of Steelhead Street.
• 11:26 am, unlawful vehicle, 1623 block of Lincoln Street.
• 12:07 pm, injured animal, 2200 block of Virginia.
• 4:20 pm, theft of ring, 1938 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 10:57 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Connecticut Avenue and Union Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 2:51 am, 69 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to register as a sex offender, area of North 10th and Date.
• 3:07 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 121 block of Norman Avenue.
• 10:55 am, menacing, area of North 10th Street.
• 1:19 pm, criminal trespass, 1026 block of North Bayshore Drive.
Saturday 07/20:
• 3:46 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 5:04 pm, harassment, 249 block of South 7th Street.
• 6:28 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of South Broadway.
• 6:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1875 block of North 6th Street.
• 6:45 pm, assault, area of Ingersoll and South 7th.
• 7:14 pm, criminal trespass, area of east of North Spit.
• 8:13 pm, theft of dog, 947 block of Flanagan Avenue.
• 8:56 pm, disorderly conduct, 800 block of 8th Terrace.
• 11:16 pm, disorderly conduct, area of California Avenue.
Coquille
• 12:02 pm, 41 year old
• 3:56 pm, accident hit and run, 1752 block of Southwest Boulevard.
• 4:19 pm, criminal trespass, 149 block of South 7th Street.
• 5:24 pm, criminal mischief, 845 block of Paci c Avenue.
• 5:38 pm, harassment, 392 block of South 4th Street.
• 5:53 pm, theft, 425 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 6:26 pm, shoplifter, 522 block of South 4th Street.
• 7:33 pm, criminal trespass, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.
• 8:17 pm, criminal mischief, 444 block of North Cammann Street. Coquille
• 6:47 am, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on assault IV and harassment, 240 block of Highway 42.
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CBW24-3018 The purpose of the hearing is to obtain input from the city residents in reference to the Five-Year/ Annual Agency Plan to be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2025. Total funds being allocated for this year are estimates at $298,786 for Operation Fund and $377,346 for Capital Funds. All resident are encouraged to attend this hearing on August 14th, 2024 at 11:00 am at 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend OR 97459. A Copy of the FiveYear/Annual Agency Plan will be available for review from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday (except Holidays) at the address below Persons can also submit written comments prior to the Public Hearing to: North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend, OR 97459. For further information please contact Matt Vorderstrasse, Executive Director at (541) 751-2042.
CBW24-3009 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of: CYNTHIA VANCE, Petitioner, and LILIAN M. RAMIREZ, Respondent. Case No. 24DR08494 PUBLISHED SUMMONS TO: LILLIAM M. RAMIERZ IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to appear and defend the Petition for Custody that has been filed against you in the above-entitled cause within thirty (30) days from the date of the first publication of this Summons. If you fail to do so, Petitioner will apply to the court for a default judgment for the relief demanded in the Petition for Custody, namely: 1. Granting Petitioner permanent custody of the minor child, Inanna Samju Ramirez.
2. Granting Petitioner temporary custody of the minor child pending this proceeding, with supervised parenting time for Mother as may be agreed upon from time to time by the parties.
3. Requiring all parties to provide addresses and telephone contact numbers and to notify the other of any emergency circumstances or substantial changes in the minor child’s health. 4. Awarding Petitioner child support for the minor child.
5. Requiring Respondent to pay Petitioner’s attorney fees and court costs reasonably incurred herein if this matter is contested. 6. Granting Petitioner such other relief as is deemed equitable under the circumstances. This Summons is published by the Order of the Honorable Martin E. Stone,
Judge of the above entitled court made and entered on July 3, 2024. NOTICE TO THE RESPONDENT: READ THESE PAPERS CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in the case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The motion or answer or reply must be given to the court clerk or administrator within thirty (30) days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the Petitioner’s attorney: P.O. Box 1146, 420 S.E. Jackson Street, Roseburg, Oregon, 97470. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503) 684-3763 (in the Portland metropolitan area) or tollfree elsewhere in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. Date of first publication: July 19, 2024. /s/ Christopher W. Peterman, OSB #034212 Attorney at Law, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff, P.O. Box 1146 / 420 S.E. Jackson Street, Roseburg, OR 97470, (541) 229-0202.
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CBW24- 3019 The purpose of the hearing is to obtain input from the city/county residents in reference to the Five-Year/Annual Agency Plan to be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2025. CoosCurry Housing Authority operates the Public Housing, manages a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Public Housing funds being allocated for this year are estimates at $132,527 for Operations Funds and $207,657 for Capital Funds. All resident are encouraged to attend this hearing on August 14th, 2024 at 11:00 am at 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend OR 97459. A Copy of the Five-Year/Annual Agency Plan will be available for review from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday (except Holidays) at the address below Persons can also submit written comments prior to the Public Hearing to: CoosCurry Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe Street, North Bend, OR 97459. For further information please contact Matt Vorderstrasse, Executive Director at (541) 751-2042.
WLD24-3017 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE (ORS 86.764) Reference is made to that certain trust deed made by Byron P. Dye as grantor, to Ticor Title Company of Oregon as trustee, in favor of Shannon Lidgard as beneficiary, dated September 27, 2019, and recorded on September 30, 2019 in the Coos County official records, Coos County, Oregon as Instrument No. 201908879, covering the following described real property situated in said county and state, to wit: SEE ATTACHED FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY ADDRESS: 67085 Marlow Creek Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Trustee’s Mailing Address: Brian J. Beck, Miller & Hopp, Attorneys at Law, 210 NW Irving Ave, #101, Bend, Oregon 97003 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 default of such provision. The default for which foreclosure is made is the grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sums: the principal amount $337,500.00 which became due on September 30, 2020; plus interest at 7.0% per annum from September 30, 2019; plus title expenses, costs, trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees incurred herein by reason of said default; and any further sums advanced by the beneficiary for the protection of the abovedescribed real property and its interest therein. By reason of said default, the Personal Representative has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said trust deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to wit: $444,427.41 up to and including April 8, 2024, which amount is comprised of the unpaid principal balance of $337,500.00 and interest at 7.0% per annum on that amount from September 30, 2019. In addition to the foregoing amounts, the Personal Representative is entitled to recover all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation of the trust deed together with trustee’s fees and attorney fees not exceeding the
amounts provided by law. After April 8, 2024, interest shall accrue at the daily rate of $64.73 based on the abovestated principle balance and interest rate. Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative and trustee, by reason of the default, have elected and do hereby elect to foreclose the trust deed by advertisement and sale pursuant to ORS 86.705 to 86.815, and to cause to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the described property which grantor had, or had the power to convey, at the time of the execution by grantor of the trust deed, together with any interest grantor or grantor’s successor in interest acquired after the execution of the trust deed, to satisfy the obligations secured by the trust deed and the expenses of the sale, including the compensations of the trustee as provided by law, and the reasonable fees of the Personal Representative or trustee’s attorneys. The sale will be held at the hour of eleven o’clock, A.M. (11:00 a.m.), in accord with the standard of time established by ORS 187.110 on October 3, 2024, at the following place: Coos County Circuit Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, which is the hour, date, and place last set for sale. Notice is further given that the right exists under ORS 86.778 to have the proceeding dismissed and the trust deed reinstated by paying the entire amount then due, together with costs, trustee’s fees and attorney fees, and by curing any other default complained of in the notice of default, at any time that is not later than five days before the date last set for the sale. 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 26, 2024 Trustee. Brian J. Beck, Attorney at Law, (541) 948-8830
ing North Bends own focus on using the tenants of the blue zone model to create a space for North Bend citizens to thrive within. A blue zone is a region found where people live exceptionally long lives due to a combination of many factors including healthy drinking water, ability to partake in physical activities, low stress, whole food diets and access to quality healthcare. In other words, she explained, “Where people live healthy and happy lives.” The city of North Bend had tried in the past to receive grants to become a blue zone city, but so far have been unsuccessful. The focus of the current council and mayor is to continue to work towards the ideals of the blue zone to encourage residents to live healthy lives and attract new residents to the area.
The talk of offering residents a healthy place to live leaned the conversation into the difficulty of finding affordable housing in the area and the lack of healthcare providers as residents watched their doctors come and go. Both mayors agreed this is a question they hear
a lot, how to improve healthcare and encourage professionals to move into the area. It is something that they hope the urban renewal programs can help with as funds work to improve the city which makes the area more appealing to those looking for a new home. The relaxed atmosphere of the walk gave residents the time to speak of their concerns in a place outside of the strict functions of a city meeting. These monthly meetings, both mayors explained, are a way to open themselves up in a more informal fashion for residents to discuss their concerns. It also continues their want of collaboration between the two cities, something both groups thought was especially important with the communities so close together. The meetings are open to all residents to meet the mayors and other city officials and see a different part of the city each month. Next month's meeting is slated for August, and will this time be somewhere in North Bend, but a place and time has not been decided yet. For more information you can visit either city website www.coosbayor. gov or www.northbendoregon.us.
For the World
One of the most unique running races on the Oregon Coast – and one of the only ones to trot through the hometown of the late, great Oregon distance runner Steve Prefontaine – returns to North Bend and Coos Bay this summer. Circle the Bay 30K, held Aug. 10, 2024, is a challenging but invigorating race that courses 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from Ferry Road Park in North Bend, along the Coos Bay waterfront, through the Eastside Neighborhood and back up to the finish in the park. Organized by the South Coast Running Club, the race can be done as a fun, three-person relay or a single-person run or walk.
“Circle the Bay 30K is one of our highlight running races that really showcases our region and taps into the running heritage we’re known for through the undeniable presence of running great Steve Prefontaine,” said Janice Langlinais,
Executive Director of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau, more commonly known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. “His legacy in the running world lives on through races like Circle the Bay 30K, which gives runners a true taste of the beauty and charm of our slice of the southern Oregon Coast. There are waterfront views, characteristic neighborhoods and lovely parks throughout North Bend and Coos Bay.”
As a relay, Circle the Bay 30K includes three legs. The first is fairly flat, the second is moderately rolling and the third is best saved for the hill runners on each team. Relay teams and individual runners will start the race at 8 a.m.; walkers kick off at 6:30 a.m. All runners, fans and volunteers can celebrate their race with a barbecue and beverages at the finish in Ferry Road Park, complete with craft brews donated by Coos Bay’s own 7 Devils Brewery. For visitors coming
from out of town to run Circle the Bay 30K, Oregon’s Adventure Coast has lodging options for all tastes, from unique hotels and motels to vacation rentals, RV parks and picturesque campgrounds. Circle the Bay 30K Details
• Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. Relay teams and individual runners start at 8 a.m., walkers at 6:30 a.m.
• Start and finish line are at Ferry Park Road in North Bend near the iconic Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge.
• Participants, fans and volunteers are invited to a post-race barbecue with beverages at the finish.
• Registration is $275 for relay teams and $75 for individuals. Prices increase after July 19.
• There are age divisions as well as categories – men, women and mixed.
• More information is available from Oregon’s Adventure Coast and at the race registration site. Circle the Bay 30K is
just one of many upcoming runs at Oregon’s Adventure Coast. The annual Prefontaine Memorial Run, in honor of Coos Bay’s own Steve Prefontaine, is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, in Coos Bay, while the Run Whiskey Run race, held on the renowned Whiskey Run Mountain Biking Trails, takes place Saturday, Oct. 12. The Prefontaine Memorial Run is a challenging 10K road race around Coos Bay that finishes on the Prefontaine Track at Marshfield High School over one of Pre’s favorite routes. Other Pre-related attractions for runners and visitors include a bronze likeness of the famed distance runner at the Coos Bay Visitor Information Center, the Prefontaine Gallery at the Coos Art Museum, which showcases his awards and memorabilia, and the stunning Pre Mural in downtown Coos Bay.
For more information on all things running, visit Oregon’s Adventure Coast.
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BY MARY SCHAMEHORN
The rst picture I am sharing highlights some of the unsuccessful efforts at drilling for oil in this area, including this derrick two miles east of Bandon, in 1938.
An article in the Western World explained that "all eyes in this community, in fact throughout the state, are focused on the direction of the Paci c Petroleum Corporation's derrick ( rst photo) in the outskirts of Bandon where the heavy rumblings of gas in a live sand at approximately 1500 feet depth are said to have given the working crew the jitters.
"So positive was President John Ewell, directing the work in person, that they have tapped production that all further drilling was ceased until suf cient casing could be brought to the ground and put in place as a safeguard in the event of a sudden eruption.
"We fully expect to bring this well in during the early part of this present month," said Mr. Ewell.
I do not believe anything ever materialized, although at least one other unsuccessful attempt to nd oil took place several decades later.
A headline on the school page in the Oct. 4, 1940, Western World reads: "Cranberry picking reduce attendance."
"Cranberry picking (second photo) has taken a large number of students from their classes in the high school. More than one-fourth of the pupils are absent at the present time and will continue out of school for this week and probably most of next week. It is neither the wish of the cranberry growers or the school board to dismiss school for this harvest. Because of the heavy crop this year and the need of many of the students to earn money for their school year, those pupils having an opportunity to work have been excused. It is hoped that parents will cooperate with the school by seeing that the children return to school at the earliest possible time."
"Elizabeth Makes Her 500th Trip" is the headline on the Nov. 28, 1918, Western World.
"Hats off to the good ship Elizabeth. She is now in port here for the 500th time, having made that many round trips between Bandon and San Francisco. The Elizabeth was built in San Francisco in 1903, especially for the Coquille river. Her maiden voyage
As I See It
was to Bandon, and ever since, for 15 years, she has served the local community faithfully and well. It is remarkable that during that time only one other port was entered, and that but once, while the ship never suffered more than a broken propeller blade. Captain Olson, her master, has been with her many years, and is one of the best pilots a oat."
An exhibit at the Bandon History Museum in 1978 honored the Elizabeth (third photo). Among those pictured are the late marine author Ernie Osborne (center) who talks with Mabel Molthu and an unidenti ed man, while Robert (Lefty) and Alice Fraser enjoy the exhibits.
It has been a tragic time for our Curry County neighbors, with the deaths of ve Port Orford area residents last week, coupled with three recent drowning deaths on the Rogue River.
On Sunday, July 14, an elderly Port Orford woman and her son died in a house re, on Jackson near 19th Street. The victims were Mary Kathryne Self, 80, and her son, John Zachariah Self, according to Mary's daughter Kelly Rodgers of Rosebud, Mt., who has set up a Go Fund Me account in their name.
Later that same night, at 11:40 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 101 near Elk River Road. A southbound Ford F250, operated by James Franklin Mickelson, 36, of Sixes, left the road, traveled some 400 feet through a eld and struck a tree, causing the vehicle to be engulfed in ames.
Mickelson and his passengers, Joseph
Frances Kurka, 20, Sixes, and Dereck Eugene Stroop, 35, Port Orford, died at the scene.
Port Orford residents who live in that vicinity reported hearing several explosions as an apparent result of the wreck.
In the last several weeks, the Rogue River has claimed the lives of a 60-year-old Powers woman, as well as two men, including one from Medford, who drowned in the Lobster Creek area within 10 days of each other.
To say that July has been a deadly month in Curry County is an understatement.
I know this is a bit after the fact, but this is more of a comment on the number of illegal reworks that were shot off in the area ... some even during the sanctioned Fourth of Fireworks display in Bandon.
But it didn't end well for our neighbor to the south, Crescent City, Calif., where a huge explosion during an unsanctioned show injured 14 people, including a three-yearold who was said to be in critical condition.
The people who set them off had convinced people that they were experienced in pyrotechnics ... until the explosion occurred. The display, not af liated with the city, ended in disaster when a box of reworks ignited prematurely, sending mortars ying into the crowd who had gathered on the beach.
The biggest concern at this time of year is re, but the fact that 14 people could be injured in one incident should be something to think about in the future.
People have been
asking about the status of the Gravel Point hotel development, which was appealed to the state Land Use Board of Appeals after it was approved by the City.
I have learned that LUBA will hold oral arguments on Aug. 20, starting at 11:30 a.m., via Zoom.
According to City Attorney Shala Kudlac, the public may watch on LUBA's YouTube page at www.oregon.gov/luba - click on Oral Argument to get to the right link. Hopefully this will work as I am sure a number of people will want to watch the proceedings.
I understand that city of cials can watch via Zoom, but cannot actually participate unless a brief is led, which I do not believe will occur.
Recently, Capt. J. Patterson from the Coos County Sheriff's Department emailed local law enforcement agencies to indicate that the animal shelter is well over capacity and cannot currently accept dogs or cats. The Coos County Animal Shelter is the only shelter in the county and is operated by staff from the sheriff's of ce. The shelter currently houses over 30 dogs and 80 cats.
we wanted to let you know what we are doing to make things better for Coos County, one animal at a time."
I've learned that the New River Dunes Golf Course, being built by Mike Keiser and associates south of Bandon, is now in the permitting and waterright-transfer process stage, but they hope to begin construction sometime in 2025.
When I rst reached out to Mr. Keiser and Don Crowe in 2022, Don told me that David McLay Kidd, a famed golf course architect, was working on the routing.
"We believe this course would be a great addition to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and a reason to have golfers stay and play on the South Coast a bit longer," said Crowe.
David McLay Kidd was born and raised in Scotland, growing up in the golf business, surrounded by the history of Scottish golf, and some of the world's greatest courses.
Fisheries Warehouse will feature Sheila Howe talking about the Red sh Music Festival, with Fritz Gearhart, musician, to be part of the program, which starts at noon.
The July 30 program, presented by Jim Proehl of the Bandon History Museum, and Peter Braun will feature information and photos about the original First National Bank (now the Masonic building), with a tour of the building during the noon presentation.
Other upcoming events of interest to local residents include the Coos County Fair, which opens Tuesday, July 23, at the Fairgrounds in Myrtle Point and runs through Saturday, July 27. A lm about the origins of land use planning in Oregon will be shown free at the Sprague Theater on Wednesday, July 24, with the show starting at 6:30 and doors opening at 6. Viewers will get a link to share with friends.
"A Celebration of Theatre Gala Night" will be presented by Bandon Playhouse and the Sprague Community Theater on Saturday, Aug. 17, with scenes from their upcoming season, and ending with a one-act play, "Tales From the Kitchen," written and starring Corrie Gant.
"The shelter is a 'no kill' shelter, meaning it falls between less than 7 percent of euthanasia of sick or injured animals. It is our hope and desire to adopt all animals to safe and happy homes," said Patterson. "The rate of canines received into the shelter before exceeding capacity was three for every one canine adopted.
"The public has inquired about the status of the shelter after seeing posts on Facebook, so
A no-host food truck will be in the parking lot, with doors to open at 5:30, the auditorium to open at 6:30 and the show to start at 7. Tickets are $25 and include two drink tickets.
The July 23 Meet and Greet at Bandon
The Good Earth Community Garden's Garden Party is Saturday, July 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Garden, located at 780 8th Court SW. There will be a welcoming address, plant-based snacks, garden tours, planting demonstrations, and music from 3 to 5 featuring local musicians Sarah Mautner, Crystal Landucci, Dace Sultanov and Destyni Fuller.
The Bandon Police Department's National Night Out is set for Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Bandon City Park. It's billed as a "funlled evening as we come together to strengthen the bond between our awesome community and the dedicated rst responders." Everything is free.
Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection
Bahuru and Baduku Marimba Bands dance in the park during the Oregon Coast Music Festival
BECKY GIGER News Editor
On Saturday July 20, the sound of marimba’s echoed through the Shore Acres State Park gardens as crowds enjoyed a concert on the lawn to continue the Oregon Coast Music Festival two weeks of music. The Bahuru and Baduku Bands featured during the event are a Zimbabwean marimba band, comprised of middle and high school students and part of the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association, of Richland, Washington. The association promotes world music through education and music performance, and the bands are directed by Walt Hampton. A marimba is musical instrument within the percussion family that consists of wooden bars that are hit with mallets. Unlike a xylophone which sounds dry and usually has sound at a higher pitch, the marimba has a lower resonant tone that blended with the fog of the day to echo across the entire park.
Mr. Walt Hampton, recently retired after 34 years teaching music in Washington state, led the young group of performers with good humor introducing the songs between each set with jokes and information about the band and music. Hampton began with the humor that was sprinkled throughout the event when he explained, “We are on our summer tour, our North
American summer tour, which just means all of our performances are located in North America, more specifically, Oregon.” Hampton then continued in a more serious note, "Some of the songs have a southern African flavor to them, some of them are our own composition, some of them are cover tunes.” The younger group, Baduku, made up of mostly middle school students, began the concert with a Zimbabwean tune, “Isu Tauya Pano.”
The ‘Baduku Marimba Band was created in 2011 within the Tri-Cities Steal Band Association (TCSBA), making it the newest band to join the organization. The name of the band was derived from the Zimbabwean language of Shona. Bahuru is a mashup of the Marimba and Huru, which means big and helps separate the older high school students. Baduku stems from the word Duku, which means small and when combined with Baduku means “small marimba” for the smaller and younger middle school band. Between the younger and older groups, they covered a variety of music from “La Bamba” to “Super Freak.” With many familiar tunes mixed with the melodic compositions of their own making it made for a unique experience for all that attended. If you want to know more about the band you can visit their website at www. tcsba.org/baduku-and-bahuru.
Young marimba players featured at music festival
BY BREE LAUGHLIN
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The talented young musicians in the Bahuru and Baduku Bands strike their percussion instruments with fierce speed, building upon each other’s beats, and creating harmonic melodies.
Locals had the opportunity to watch these marimba bands play multiple times during the Oregon Coast Music Festival – first through a marimba workshop at Southwest Community College, and then again at a ‘Dance in the Park’ at Shore Acres State Park gardens.
The first marimba performance was held at Southwest Community College’s Umpqua Hall. The free workshop gave participants the opportunity to
hear the bands play, learn about the group’s history, and even play along with members of the band. “Our organization is a community organization,” Musical director Walt Hampton told participants at the marimba workshop. “All of these young people here today are from different schools from the three cities which make up the Tri Cities,” he said.
The high school band is called Bahuru and the middle school band is called Baduku.
Many of the musicians in the marimba bands stick with it for years. In fact, one of the senior high school band members started learning to play marimbas under musical director Hampton when she was only in elementary school. Hampton said he doesn’t
Judith Ann Hansen
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Judith Ann Hansen passed away April 4, 2024 at Bay Area Hospital. Judith was born in Portland, Oregon to Edgar and Mary Robertson. She graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1959. Following the passing of her husband, she raised her three children in Montesano, Washington while employed for several years as the police department’s chief dispatcher, office supervisor, and court clerk. Judith then was employed by an engineering firm to establish and maintain a tracking system for noncompliance reports for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Gary Hansen. They were married in June of 1979 and the family then moved to Coos Bay. She then began a twenty-six year career with the Judicial Department as a court operations specialist for
the Coos Country District Courts. It was a career that gave her an even greater appreciation for those in the justice and law enforcement fields. It also gave her a greater awareness of the difficult challenges many members of our community faced on a daily basis. This awareness led her to volunteer on the citizens’ mental health advisory committee, and after retirement served on the Judicial Department Citizens Review Board to improve services for clients of helping agencies.
In her “spare” time, Judith loved to cook (not everyone has a floor to ceiling bookcase devoted to cookbooks), knit, read and spend time with friends, participating in book club and playing bunco. After retirement, Judith also enjoyed rving with her husband and visiting family and friends. It must also be said that Judith loved animals including a horse that
teach his band members how to play songs with written music. “It's like a big garage band,” he said. “A lot of good adult musicians can't decipher what these rhythms are. But kids, especially kids, are capable of playing without too much trouble,” Hampton said.
The Bahuru and Baduku Marimba bands performances were sponsored by the Oregon Coast Music Festival.
The 2024 Oregon Coast Music Festival featured a large variety of musical performances taking place in Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, and Shore Acres from July 13 to 27. More information about the Oregon Coast Music Festival and its’ featured performers can be found at www.oregoncoastmusic.org.
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she bought her daughter, dogs, cats and raccoons. She would say when the kids were young they figured out if they could sneak an animal in the house, chances are it would stay.
Judith is greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Gary; children Jeffrey (wife Lynn) Wagner, Steven Wagner, and Mary Beth Wagner; grandchildren Hank Peterson and Jerod (wife Christa) Wagner; and great grandchildren Hayden, Emily, and Zackary. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held later this summer for family and friends.
Photos by Bree Laughlin
The Oregon Coast Music Festival featured performances by the Bahuru and Baduku Marimba Bands at Southwest Community College and Shore Acres State Park on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20.
Photo credit Becky Giger
The Bahuru and Baduku Bands played under the gazebo leaving the wide lawn for concert goers to enjoy the music.
Photo credit Becky Giger
The Bahuru and Baduku Bands played a mix of well-known music mixed with their original songs.
Photo credit Becky Giger
The Bahuru and Baduku Bands were made up of middle school and high school students.
By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com
A WORD PLEASE: HOLY COW! HISTORY:
By June Casagrande
You use the word “and” every day, hundreds, perhaps thousands of times. But have you really mastered this most ubiquitous of conjunctions? Turns out, there’s more to using “and” than you may realize. Here are seven things you probably didn’t know about the ultimate English joiner word.
“And” can begin a sentence. I don’t know the origin of the myth that you can’t start a sentence with “and.” Perhaps some long-ago teacher got fed up with students incorrectly breaking sentences into fragments at the point of an “and.” Or perhaps some overconfident observer decided that “and” joins things within sentences and not sentences themselves. In fact, “and” can be grammatical and logical at the start of a sentence. But in that spot, it’s usually unnecessary, which is why it’s unpopular with editors who favor tight prose.
“And” doesn’t ask the ampersand to pitch in when it’s tired. “The cafeteria serves three kinds of sandwiches: ham, tuna and peanut butter & jelly.” Over and over, I see this in my editing work: Writers — too many to count over the years — will whip out an ampersand anytime they want to show a closer relationship than some previous “and” in the sentence shows. Every one of these writers just comes up with this idea on their own. There’s no rule that says ampersands work in concert with “and.” There’s no credible editing style that allows ampersands in running text at all. Yet these writers pop them in anyway.
“As well as” can’t do the job of “and.” The coordinating conjunctions “and” and “or” have a special power: They can cue the last item in a list. “We invited Tony, Maya, Caleb and Jasmine.” It doesn’t matter how many people or items are in the list — three or 300 — the last one always gets introduced by “and” or “or.” Without one
of these conjunctions, the structure isn’t grammatical. “As well as” is not a coordinating conjunction. So, it’s not grammatical to say, “We invited Tony, Maya, Caleb as well as Jasmine.” If you must use “as well as,” you have to work in the “and” before it: “We invited Tony, Maya and Caleb, as well as Jasmine.”
“And” can’t be replaced by a dash to team up with “between.” I see this a lot: Children between the ages of 3–16 are admitted for free.” Nope. “Between” in this structure necessitates an “and.” If you’re married to that dash, ditch “between”: Children ages 3–16 are admitted for free.
In lists of three or more things, “and” can follow a serial comma — or not.
A serial comma, also called an Oxford comma, is the comma before that “and” at the end of a list: Tony, Maya, and Caleb. But it’s optional. So “and” can be preceded by this comma but it doesn’t have to be.
“And” is usually preceded by a comma when it connects independent clauses. “I know what you’re thinking, and I have a lot of questions.” In this sentence, you have two independent clauses — grammatical structures that could stand alone as sentences — connected by “and.” Compare that to “I know what you’re thinking and have a lot of questions,” in which the second part doesn’t have its own subject and must share the “I” with the first part. So, without an “I” in the second clause, the “and” isn’t joining two independent clauses, which means no comma. But when the two clauses could stand alone, put a comma before “and.”
“And” can team up with “also,” but it probably shouldn’t. There’s nothing grammatically wrong with saying “He works Mondays and also Tuesdays.”
But if you agree with 99% of professional editors that unnecessary words are in fact unnecessary, just cut the “also” out.
Phoebe’s Unlikely Namesake
in summer when the only relief from stifling heat was open windows, making a bad situation even worse.
If you are of a certain age, you’ll remember when you couldn’t turn on the TV without being bombarded by helpful advice during commercials. Mr. Whipple warned against squeezing the Charmin, Miss Chiquita hustled bananas with a merengue flair Carmen Miranda would have envied, and Mrs. Olson saved more troubled marriages than Dr. Phil simply by telling housewives to switch coffee brands.
Folks like Geraldine the Plumber, the Tidy Bowl Man, and the poor, woebegone Maytag Repairman. People we knew and trusted, like close family friends. Except, they weren’t friends. They weren’t even real. They were fictional characters created specifically to make us buy their products. And they were good at it, too. So much so that the 1960s and ’70s were a Golden Age for commercials featuring made-up pitchmen and women. They owed their success to a forgotten forebearer. To understand why she was so successful, you must first understand the problem this advertising pioneer addressed.
In 1900, when you needed to get somewhere, you took a train. It was affordable and the fastest way to get there.
But riding the rails had a huge headache. The steam engines that powered passenger trains burned tons of coal. Their smokestacks spewed a steady stream of thick, black clouds every mile of the way. Much of it was sucked inside the cars. When passengers arrived at their destination, they were often covered in thick, dark soot. It was even worse
Obituaries
Sharon Trupp Perreault
Sharon Trupp Perreault of Coos Bay passed away on the morning of July 23rd. Sharon was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Lucille and Johnny Perreault on April 4th, 1947. She and her mother moved to Coos Bay just a few months after her birth, where she lived for most of her life. Her mother married Sam Trupp and Sharon’s little brother Rick Trupp was born when she was six years old. Sharon loved being a big sister. She graduated from Marshfield High School in 1965. She married Clifford George in 1966 and they welcomed their first child Michael in May of 1968. In August of 1974 their daughter Tamara was born.
Sharon married Bill Lawrence in 1988 and they were married for 27 years. They shared the love of camping and spending time with family and their grandchildren.
Sharon loved her children Mike and Tammy and her grandchildren with all her heart. She loved country music and was quite an amazing dancer. She enjoyed singing and playing the
piano. While listening to country music one would often find her dancing and singing while keeping the beat with her tambourine. Her hobbies included raising and training dogs, riding horses, spending time at the beach, hiking and playing and hanging out with her grandchildren, and of course shopping. Sharon worked as an office manager in medical and dental offices for many years. She was smart, witty, funny and clever. She had a lot of friends who she loved spending time with. Her smile and laugh could quickly light up any room and people were always drawn to her beauty and her red hair with a fiery spirit to match. Her mother passed in 2019 which devastated Sharon. Those of us that loved her will grieve, but we all have great comfort in knowing that Sharon and her mom are both out of pain; smiling, laughing, singing and dancing together while they wait for us to join them. Thomas Campbell said, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Sharon was loved
by so many and will live in our hearts until our final days come and we meet again. She is survived by her son, Michael and wife, Heather George of Coos Bay; daughter, Tamara George Stagg and husband, Clint Stagg of Vernal, Utah; grandchildren, Logan Graham of Vernal, Utah, Chad Graham of Eugene, Zachary Graham of Vernal, Utah, Carter Smith of Springville, Utah, Makiah George of Redmond, Mitchell George of Eugene and “brother”, Rick Trupp of Coos Bay.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com
Then, the folks at the Lackawanna Railroad had an idea. (Though it was officially the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad, it went by its middle name.)
Without delving into too much science, the soot problem was at its worst when engines burned bituminous coal. Tarlike bitumen is similar to asphalt, and boy, does it put out clouds of smoke when burned.
So, the Lackawanna switched to cleaner-burning anthracite coal. Although that didn’t eliminate the soot problem completely, it significantly reduced it.
Now, railroad executives faced a new challenge: how to let the rail-riding public know about the improvement. And the genius of Earnest Elmo Calkins came to their rescue.
Called the “Dean of Advertising Men” and “arguably the single most important figure” in his profession in the early 20th century, he dreamed up fictional commercial characters. Left deaf by a childhood case of measles, he became the editor of his college newspaper. (And he graduated only by the skin of his teeth; when professors wanted to expel him for failing geology, school trustees stepped in and made sure he got his sheepskin.)
In the early 1890s, he entered an ad contest to promote Bissell carpet cleaners as Christmas gifts. His entry was selected from 1,433 entries, earning him the $50 prize (about $2,000 today) and launching him on a new career path.
He and a partner started their own business in 1902, and the advertising industry was forever changed. That was when the Lackawanna turned to him for help.
Calkins’ answer was the creation of Phoebe Snow. She was an attractive young socialite who (for some never-explained reason) always traveled between the Big Apple and Buffalo, N.Y., and always on the Lackawanna RR. And she always wore glistening white dresses and hats, too, emphasizing how the cleaner-burning coal kept passengers’
Rodney Morrill
October 08, 1949- July 19, 2024
Mr. Morrill was born on October 8, 1949, in Myrtle Point, Oregon to Robert Morrill and Mildred Bastian and passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Springfield, Oregon. He was a logger his entire life and resided mainly on the family ranch near Langlois, Oregon that had been in the family for over 100 years. He was known for his strong work ethic and generous nature. He was the kind of person that was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. He enjoyed talking to people and sharing
stories. He retired to Coos Bay, Oregon in 2019. At the time of his death, he was married to Angelina Fernandez. They were married on October 22nd, 2005, in Port Orford, Oregon. From Rodney’s first marriage to Marion Owens he had two children, Luke and Stephanie. Survivors include his wife, Angelina Morrill of Coos Bay; son, Luke Morrill of Hampton, Virginia; daughter, Stephanie Nace of Olympia, Washington; granddaughter, Elizabeth “Elle” Nace; and an unborn
clothes clean. The point was driven home in short poems (in the rhyming meter used in the nursery rhyme, “The House That Jack Built”).
“Says Pheobe Snow about to go upon a trip to Buffalo, ‘My gown stays white from noon till night upon the Road of Anthracite.’” (The Road of Anthracite was the Lackawanna’s slogan.)
Phoebe was an instant hit and soon was recognized around the country. Model Marion Gorsuch was frequently photographed portraying the character. For nearly 20 years, Phoebe was the social arbiter of rail travel. Until World War I ended her career when Uncle Sam banned using the superior coal for passenger trains. Pheobe said so long in a farewell ad.
“Miss Pheobe’s trip without a slip is almost o’er. Her trunk and grip, Are right and tight without a slight. Goodbye, old Road of Anthracite!” But Americans hadn’t heard the last of her. In 1949, the Lackawanna launched a streamlined passenger train named the “Phoebe Snow.” It ran the almost-400 mail trip from Hoben, N.J., to (where else?) Buffalo in eight hours until service ended in 1966. Yet, even then, the name refused to die. If it sounds familiar to you, here’s why. In the late 1960s, a rising young singer was looking for a new stage name. Phoebe Ann Laub lacked pizzaz. She recalled the famous passenger train and so became the final incarnation of Pheobe Snow, best remembered for her 1974 hit song, “Poetry Man.” Though, unlike her namesake, she didn’t wear all white at her concerts.
granddaughter, unnamed. Rodney will be laid to rest next to his parents in Denmark Cemetery near Langlois, Oregon. A memorial of life will be held July 19, 2025.
Celebration of Life
Barry A. Sorenson
A Celebration of life gathering will be held for Barry A. Sorenson, 81, of North Bend, on Saturday, August 10th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Back Alley Pub and Grill, 1225 Virginia Avenue in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.
J. Mark Powell
about sketching buildings is not to focus on straight line work – just do a loosey goosey sketch, and then find the areas that are really appealing to you,” he said.
celebrated for her 100 birthday – she was also being recognized for her military achievements. During her birthday celebration, Penny was described as a “living legend” and “trailblazer.” As a young woman, Penny had an adventurous spirit and a desire to experience life outside of her community of Dayton, Ohio. Penny decided to join the women’s branch of the United States Naval Reserve known as WAVES shortly after she graduated from high school. WAVES was established during World War II by the U.S. Congress, authorizing the U.S. Navy to accept women into the Naval Reserve as commissioned officers at the enlisted level. Penny said she decided
to join WAVES because she knew she wanted to serve her country, and she knew that women had a place in the military.
Penny attended WAVES boot camp in New York City, followed by a training school in Georgia. She was later stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas at a naval air station where pilots were trained. During her time as a WAVE, Penny worked as a storekeeper at a commissary warehouse. She served her WAVES duration and was asked to stay an additional six months to help transition her job back to returning servicemen. When her duty was up in 1946, Penny used her G.I. Bill to go to business school. She also served in the Civil Service and on a military base in the Philippines.
Renaissance architecture.
Over her lifetime, Penny earned accolades such as the American Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Penny met her husband Edward, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and they married in 1951. They were married 67 years before Edward’s passing in 2018. The couple raised two children, Mark Dahl and Gail Dahl. Both children carried on the family’s military tradition. When asked how the military impacted her life, Penny replied; “The military is my whole life. I miss it.” Penny said she is grateful for the path of her life and her many fond memories. She was also thankful for her birthday ceremony. “I didn’t know what to expect,” Penny said after the celebration. “I was amazed at this.”
The library assistant gave insight about the different buildings along the walking tour while participants took a shot at recreating them on paper. The first stop on the tour was the Coos Art Museum. The art deco style building was erected in 1936 and first served as the Marshfield Post office.
1922 by Charles Noble in an Egyptian Revival architecture style. It was added to the historic buildings on May 24, 2010.
The second stop along the walking tour was the Egyptian Theater built in
The third stop was the Tioga Building. It was added to the historic buildings on March 22, 1984. Iparraguirre said the Tioga Building was once called the white
elephant because funds ran out while it was still being built. When it was purchased in 1948 and finished, it was renamed to the Tioga.
Another stop on the historic sketching tour was the Carnegie Library. Designed by W.S. Turpen, it was built in 1910 out of concrete and wood per tradition of American
The Carnegie Library was added to the list of local historic buildings on Feb. 27, 1986.
The Old City Hall was also featured on the tour. It was built shortly after the Marshfield great fire in July 1922 and was designed as a Classical Revival building by John Everett Tourtellotte and Frank Hummel, Iparraguirre said.
The Historic Sketching Walking Tour is one of many events being hosted by The Coos Bay Library throughout the summer. For more information about their library programs, and to sign up for updates, visit their website at www.coosbaylibrary.org.
Photos by Bree Laughlin
The Inland Point Retirement Community staff coordinated the 100-year parade celebration for Anna "Penny" Luise Penrod Dahl, including the North Bend Fire Department, North Bend Police Department, Amvets Bay Area Post 10, and Oregon South Coast Patriot Guard Riders.
