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Waynes Color Centre gets new owners

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A Reedsport couple is taking over leadership at Waynes Color Centre.

Jason and Amy Lavigne said they are happy to keep the family-owned business going. They were familiar with the business and its’ associates before they decided to purchase it. At one point, Jason even worked laying flooring for Wayne.

The Lavignes said they learned a lot about flooring in the process of taking over the business. As new owners, they said there were things they wanted to keep the same, and a few things they wanted to improve upon.

They said they wanted to keep the name Waynes out of respect for the original owner who started

offering the community quality

flooring products in 1968. They also kept hard-working employees who were already at the business.

They brought in their own team of floor installers.

“We have the best installers on the South coast,” Amy said.

“We've know how hard they work and we know what it takes for them to get where they are. They problem solve. They troubleshoot. They are great working with the customer so that they understand the whole process.”

The new owners expanded their products and their business hours. They also switched up the displays inside the showroom to refresh the look inside of the building.

“I think it reflects in the showroom. It’s a lot lighter and brighter and it’s more organized,” Amy said.

The Lavignes said they carry a variety of flooring and tile products that are in the mid to highend price range. This allows them to focus on quality over quantity.

The family-owned business partners said they are also excited to partner with other local businesses to give customers everything they need for their home remodel. This includes their next-door neighbors at Bayshore Paints.

Amy said she’s really enjoying the opportunity to put her Interior Design skills to use in her new role at Waynes Color Centre.

“It's a lot of fun. I have not had a job that I've been excited to come in everyday in a very long time,” she said.

Drumming ensemble draws big crowds

The Takohachi Taiko Drumming ensemble attracted a large crowd to their performance on Saturday, July 22.

Attendees spread out on the lawn at the Mingus Park Amphitheater while they enjoyed the show and the sunshine.

The Coos Bay Library sponsored the performance, inspiring locals to learn more about Japanese culture through music and dance. The family friendly event featured Taiko drums, Tsugaru Shamisen, Shinobue Bamboo flute and more.

The Coos Bay Library holds many events throughout the summer. To stay up-to-date with local events, talk to a library associate or sign up for their newsletter online at coosbaylibrary.org.

Liberty Theatre love letters

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Many local residents have fallen in love with the historic Liberty Theatre built in 1924.

Some local residents shared how they not only fell in love with the historic theatre – but at the Liberty Theatre.

In 1933, Cynthia Ruth Brigham was 17 and working at the ticket office of the Gorst and King Bus Co. in North Bend for a dollar per day when a young man, Arnold Fred Helm, asked her if she’d go to a show with him at the Liberty Theatre.

After hesitating at first, Cynthia agreed, thinking ‘What could it hurt? He seems very nice.’

It was the first of many good times together, including other shows at the Liberty Theatre. One year after their first date they were married, and the marriage lasted a life-

time. They were wonderful parents to their two daughters, Connie Helm Young

and Jennifer Kay

of North Bend. Beth

met a nice fellow who had recently moved to the area

1952. She immediately had an attraction to him, but she was shy and wasn’t sure if he would be interested.

She was surprised and excited when the phone rang and he asked her to go to a movie at the Liberty

Theatre. They were married the next year.

Photo by Bree Laughlin

Jason and Amy Lavigne of Reedsport recently purchased Waynes Color Centre and now run the business.

Photo by Bree Laughlin

of Bandon

Helm

Younker

from Michigan in

Courtesy photos

The classic 1924 photo-how it looked when it opened to the public. The second photo is 1947 with the marquee and blade sign.

Coos History Bus Tour set August 5

After a four-year hiatus, Coos History Bus Tours are back.

Join Anne Guerin and Bill Mast as they lead a scenic history tour of the Middle Fork of the Co-

quille River on Saturday, August 5. The tour will be departing from the Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point at 10 a.m, with stops at Sugar-

loaf, Bridge, Camp Myrtlewood, the Waterman Ranch at Bancroft, the historic Remote Store, a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp and mill sites on Upper Rock Creek and Sandy Creek. Local residents Greg Lancaster, Stan and Linda Waterman, and John and Margaret Jones will provide commentary.

The Coos County Logging Museum will be opening at 9 a.m. in case tour guests would like to

peruse before the tour starts. Lunch is included and will be provided by Coquille Produce at the Bridge Grange. The bus will return to Myrtle Point by 4 p.m. The tour includes lunch and bus transportation. Advanced registration is required. Register at the Coos History Museum front desk or call at (541) 756-6320. Tickets are $50 per person due at registration. Space is limited so register soon.

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Announces Member Appreciation Days

Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative (CCEC) is excited to announce its upcoming Member Appreciation Days- Brats & Kilowatts, a series of events dedicated to expressing gratitude for the continued support and trust of our valued members.

The events will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. on the following dates and locations:

• Monday, August 7Coquille

• Tuesday, August 8Gold Beach

• Wednesday, August 9 - Brookings

• Thursday, August 10 - Port Orford

Member Appreciation Days are an opportunity for CCEC to express our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible members. We have planned a variety of activities for all ages and interests, so there’s something for everyone to do.

to look like, I can steer them in that direction while also keeping their budget in mind.”

“It's really easy for a homeowner, or anyone really, to put their ideas in their phone or their tablet,” Amy said.

“That's actually a really great place to start because if they have an idea of what they want the finished product

Waynes Color Centre caters to both do-ityourselfers and those who prefer to have their flooring professionally installed. For more information about their products and services, visit waynescolorcentre.com. Waynes Color Centre is located at 1000 N Bayshore Dr. in Coos Bay.

It was the beginning of a nearly 50-year-relationship together.

Pat Richardson was working at West Coast Telephone Company the summer of 1953, when a young man she knew asked her to movie at the Liberty Theatre. She remembered driving with him, top down on the convertible car to the theatre, and sitting on the on the fancy blue seats inside the theatre. She doesn’t recall the name of the movie, but will always remember her first date with her husband at the Liberty Theatre.

Tom and Wanda Graham first noticed each other during the summer of 1947, when Wanda was working at the concessions stand selling popcorn at the Liberty Theatre. Eventually, after a high school football game, Tom got the courage to ask her to go to a show (at the Liberty Theatre of course) and Wanda smiled, nodding her head, “I thought you’d never ask.”

Lionel Youst still

at the Liberty Theatre almost every week from 1945 to 1946. One Saturday matinee, he and a girl in his grade sat together about halfway down the aisle, when she unexpectedly gave him his first kiss on the lips.

“I still haven’t forgotten it to this day,” he recalled in a letter. “I think I could still point out the seat I was in at the time.”

Liberty Theatre Spokesperson Jeanne Woods decided to share some of these love letters (with permission) shortly after learning that the Theatre had been accepted in the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Park Service — which maintains the National Register of Historic Places — accepted the nomination in June, 2023.

"On behalf of the Little Theatre Board of Directors and its Restoration Committee, I’d like to say that we are thrilled for the National Historic Register placement. It’s such an honor that the Liberty Theatre

Rio Tinto donates land for college campus expansion

to North Bend and the entire Bay Area,” Woods said.

“Our local community has always understood this, since the building has hosted first jobs, first dates and first kisses that have all been a part of the Liberty lore. Now the rest of the United States can understand it too. We hope that people travel from all over the country to visit us here at the Liberty and see the beauty and grace of this historic theatre,” she said.

Thousands of people entered the doors of the Liberty when it was a movie palace from 1924 to 1956, and thousands more have enjoyed it as the performing arts showplace of Little Theatre on the Bay, the group who has operated it since 1959, and purchased it in 1974.

Woods wanted to the thank George Kramer, noted historic theatre consultant, and the City of North Bend for their help in securing the theatre’s placement on the national historic registrar.

Rio Tinto and Southwestern Oregon Community College today are celebrating the company’s announcement of a 28.25-acre donation valued at approximately $165,000 to the college’s Curry Campus.

This land donation triples the size of the campus about two miles north of Brookings. It adds space to the west and south of the existing 10-acre site, which the company donated to the College in 2010.

“Rio Tinto has been a great partner. They understand the importance of education and support the vision we have for our community,” said Southwestern President Dr. Patty Scott.

Rio Tinto Global Head of Closure

Peter Harvey said: “We are pleased to renew our support to Southwestern Oregon Community College. Ensuring students get opportunities to develop their full potential is an important part of Rio Tinto’s approach to supporting the social and economic development of communities and we are proud to be leaving a positive legacy in this region of the US.”

The first donation provided the land the college needed to create a 25,000 sq. ft. facility in 2012 for in-person

instruction and a distance learning connection with the main campus in Coos Bay. It also provides space for a lab serving the Nursing and allied health training programs to provide high-skill professionals for Curry General Hospital, medical clinics, and care facilities.

The newly donated land features upland forested and wetland areas. These areas can provide additional teaching opportunities related to natural resources and forestry career pathways, along with space for potential development of a career technical facility related to manufacturing and trades. The College plans to explore these and other possibilities with Curry residents in 2024, as it revisits its Master Facilities Plan for a mid-range plan update.

“Rio Tinto’s investment in our community and campus will pay off for generations,” said President Scott. “When our young people and residents in need of skill updates can train locally and affordably, they are more likely to remain as working professionals who invest in and dedicate their energy into ensuring our small rural towns thrive.”

Hoyle Introduces the Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act

Last week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) introduced legislation to ensure ports can apply for infrastructure grants that support commercial fishing, bolster jobs, and drive the economies of our coastal communities.

Current law does not make it explicitly clear whether ports can apply for Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants that support commercial fishing, often leaving it up to interpretation that can overlook our commercial fishing communities who are the backbone of our coastal economies. Rep. Hoyle’s legislation would clarify that ports may apply for federal funding through the Maritime Administration’s (MARAD’s) Port Infrastructure

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Development Program for port infrastructure projects which support commercial fishing, and the local jobs that come with it.

“Prior to the pandemic, Oregon’s commercial fisheries generated an estimated $558 million in income for Oregon’s economy – I’d like to see us get back there. We need to clear through any red tape to ensure federal funding can help our commercial fishing industry. My legislation makes it clear that every one of Oregon’s ports should have the ability to apply for federal infrastructure funding that supports commercial fishing,” said Rep. Hoyle.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide a record $2.25 billion over five years for the Port Infrastructure Development Program,

the largest federal investment ever in our nation’s ports. Rep. Hoyle’s Supporting Commercial Fishing in Port Infrastructure Projects Act states that any secured PIDP funding can be utilized to support “the loading and unloading of commercially harvested fish and fish products.”

Congresswoman Val Hoyle represents Oregon’s newly drawn fourth congressional district, which includes Benton, Coos, Curry, Lane, and Lincoln counties as well as parts of Douglas county.

Representative Hoyle serves on the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources. Visit https://hoyle. house.gov/ or follow @ RepValHoyle for more information.

Photo left to right: Laura Vedral, West District Manager, Rio Tinto Closure; Nathan Francis, Asset Manager, Rio Tinto Closure; Dr. Patty Scott, president Southwestern; Burton Weast, consultant for Rio Tinto

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Annual Pony Village Art Show & Fundraiser

August 4th, 5th & 6th Pony Village Bay Area Artists Association presents Annual Pony Village Art Show and Fundraiser. Wednesday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 6th. Submit up to 3 pieces of original art work $10 for 1st submission, $5 for 2nd and 3rd. Please bring your submissions to Room 162 from 10 am, to noon on August 2nd. Acrylic/oil/watercolor/mixed media/collage/ pastel/printmaking/photography/sculpture. Juror is Dutch Mostert. The show is open to artists 18 and over. All work should be recent (within last 6 years)

and should not have been entered in previous Pony Village open shows. Works in the exhibit may be available for sale. Artist agrees to donate 20% of any sale to BAAA. Bring your levity and/or whimsy to enjoy this annual show!

G.R.i.T.T.: Girls Rock It –Tools & Trade

9-2 pm, August 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. 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.

Coos History Bus Tour

10 am, August 5th

Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point

After a four-year hiatus

Coos History Bus Tours are back! Join Anne Guerin and Bill Mast as they lead a scenic history tour of the Middle Fork of the Coquille River on Saturday, August 5th. The tour will be departing from the Coos County Logging Museum in Myrtle Point at 10:00am, with stops at Sugarloaf, Bridge, Camp Myrtlewood, the Waterman Ranch at Bancroft, the historic Remote Store, a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp and mill sites on Upper Rock Creek and Sandy Creek. Local residents Greg Lancaster, Stan and Linda Waterman, and John and Margaret Jones will provide commentary. The Coos County Logging Museum will be opening at 9am in case tour guests would like

to peruse before the tour starts. Lunch is included and will be provided by Coquille Produce at the Bridge Grange. The bus will return to Myrtle Point by 4 pm. The tour includes lunch and bus transportation. Advanced registration is required. Register at the Coos History Museum front desk or call at (541) 7566320. Tickets are $50 per person due at registration. Space is limited so register soon!

Undersea Dioramas

August 5th

Coos Art Museum

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, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th & December 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.

Many Lands, Many Dances Class 1 pm, August 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 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.

Lawn Games

2-3 pm, August 8th

Mingus Park Amphitheatre

Enjoy lawn games from the

Library of Things from the Coos Bay Public Library

Tuesday, August 8 from 2:00-3:30pm at Mingus Park Amphitheatre. Ring toss, corn hole, croquet, and other lawn games will be available for play. Although the program is geared towards kids and families, all ages welcome. No lawn game experience necessary.

Coos Bay Public Library’s collection of “things” that can be checked out includes a diverse array of everyday items. In addition to lawn games, the Library offers hot spots, a GoPro camera, knitting needles, an air fryer, a telescope, and a growing list of “things”. The Library also offers nine Oregon State Parks backpacks that contain an Oregon State Parks Pass, binoculars, field guides and other outdoor items. Patrons 18 years or older can borrow from the list. First time Library of Things users will need to sign a contract and show current photo ID at the library. Items can be requested in the library, via the library’s website, or by phone. The event is part of the Coos Bay Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. During the summer, the Library offers both a reading challenge and programming for all ages which encourage people to read, learn, connect and find their voice. Beginning June 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 Summer Reading activities or the Reading Challenge, visit the Coos Bay Public Library’s website at www.coosbaylibrary.org, call (541) 269-1101 x 236 or email Jennifer Knight at jknight@ coosbaylibrary.org.

Joel Kelly Fuller

March 14, 1965 – July 22, 2023

Cremation rites have been held for Joel Kelly Fuller, 58, of Coos Bay under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary. Joel was born March 14, 1965 in Bandon, Oregon, the son of Ronald and Geraldine (Cox) Fuller. He passed away July 22, 2023 at his Coos Bay home.

Joel was raised and educated in Coquille and as a young teenager he mowed lawns for the elderly. He graduated from Coquille High School in 1983. He enjoyed sports, especially boxing and also worked as a lifeguard. He joined the Army “Airborne” where he continued boxing. After serving his country

Vicki Schafer

June 16, 1971 – July 3, 2023

he began a career in construction and became a journeyman carpenter. He was a builder and a creator long after the workday ended.

Joel was full of humor (always) and he never really grew up, nor did he want to. He liked to fly his drones and airplanes, loved bunny rabbits and was often seen with one. He enjoyed painting, photography, and many other arts. He loved the out of doors and going camping, rock climbing, kite surfing and enjoying life.

He is survived by his wife, Joni Fuller; his father, Ron and mother, Geraldine; his sisters, Kris and Ginger; brother,

Cynthia Annette Davis

July 2, 1953 – July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023, Cynthia Annette Davis of Salem, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.

Nick; children, Eddie, Nathan, Veronica, Brittney, Mason, and Karli; several grandchildren; and a host of friends.

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

Cindy was born on July 2, 1953, to Fred and Adeline Padilla of Gilroy, California. She graduated from Gilroy High School and went on to attend Heald’s Business College in San Jose, where she got her certificate and began working for Joe Filice Accountancy in Gilroy. She married Jeff Davis and her journey to Oregon began, where she would fulfill her dreams of becoming a mom and raising a family in North Bend. She felt blessed beyond measure to have two beautiful boys, Jon and Trevor.

Vicki Schafer, 52, passed away July 3, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She is greatly missed.

Vicki had a big heart and loved helping people. She had so many people that loved her.

Vicki was an avid sports fan, and she loved the Oregon Ducks, she rarely missed a game at Autzen Stadium.

Surviving members of her immediate family include her mother, Linda and stepfather, Jim Keeley; brother, David and sister-inlaw, Elizabeth Schafer; uncle, Allen Bateman; cousins, Hannah, Katie,

Bekkah and Korben; and niece, Samantha Kehrli. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Gene and Beulah Bateman.

Vickie was an avid sports fan, and she requested that team colors or sports attire be worn for her celebration. She loved the Oregon Ducks, LA Chargers and Atlanta Braves.

A Celebration of Life will be August 5, 2023, 1:00 PM at the North Bend Community Center. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Coos County Animal Shelter, FOCCAS, or Kohl’s Cat House.

Cindy was an amazing homemaker. She baked and cooked everything from scratch, she sewed her own curtains and grew her own herbs. She lavished love on her family. As time went on, she took an interest in pursuing an education.

She set a goal of wanting to become a nurse. She received her Registered Nursing License at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Cindy wasn’t satisfied with that. She wanted her Bachelors of Science degree in nursing as well. She applied, was interviewed and accepted into the Oregon Health and Science University of Portland, Oregon. She was among the first class of students to receive their BSN degree “online” in the state. During her thirty year career as a nurse, she worked in many departments of hospitals. Preceding retirement, she was a nurse in the oncology unit of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Although, her education was an accomplishment she was greatly proud of, what she was proud of most and considered the greatest thing she had ever done, was that

of becoming a mom.

After retirement, Cindy moved to Salem, Oregon to be near her son, Jon. They shared many fun adventures along the coast and long walks by the river together before her passing.

Cindy was preceded in death by father, Fred Padilla and mother, Adeline Padilla. Her beloved son, Trevor Davis passed before her. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Davis; deceased son, Trevor Davis; brother, Fred Padilla; and sister, Linda Schulman.

Service Notices

Bonita “Bonnie” C. Boyd

Mary Christina “Tina” Jones

A celebration of life for Mary Christina “Tina” Jones, 70, of Coos Bay, who passed away July 9, 2023 in Coos Bay, will be held at 1 pm, Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay.

Bonita “Bonnie” C. Boyd

Joyce Carol Merchant

A Celebration of the life of Joyce Carol Merchant, 65, of Coos Bay, will be held on August 5, 2023 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Coos History Museum in the Sprague Room. Joyce passed away January 2, 2023 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

To the neighbors, friends and frontline heroes who have been in our corner this year, we appreciate you more than words can say!

To the neighbors, friends and frontline heroes who have been in our corner this year, we appreciate you more than words can say!

To the neighbors, friends and frontline heroes who have been in our corner this year, we appreciate you more than words can say!

Dea Notices

Joseph “Joe” Hill, 70, of Spring eld, passed away July 10, 2023 in Spring eld. Arrangements are under the care of Andreason’s, 541-485-6659

Wilma L. Wright, 89, of Coos Bay died July 14, 2023 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites were under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Wolf Daniel Braun

Wolf Daniel Braun, 79, of Pa'hoa, Hawaii, passed away on May 9, 2023. Arrangements under the care of Dodo Funeral Home, Hilo, Hawaii.

Jean M. Akins, 95, of North Bend died July 16, 2023 in Eugene. Cremation rites were under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Mabel Joyce Poepping, 86, of North Bend, passed away on July 17, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Keith Steven DeGraw, 66, of North Bend, passed away on July 23, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Donna Lee Breitkreutz, 85, of Coos Bay, passed away July 25, 2023 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Jeannine F. Salisbury, 94, of North Bend died July 25, 2023 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites were under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Employment Opps 515

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If you are professional, a team player, honest, reliable, dependable and flexible, please pick up an application at the front desk. Experience desired, but not necessary. Positive and team player attitude is a must! We offer a competitive wage and benefits. Apply at front desk.

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604

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BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.

SUVs 613

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Personals 302

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CHRISTINA'S ESTATE SALES

PRESENTS

HUGE ESTATE SALE!

1050 North Henry St., Coquille, Oregon. Aug. 4th – 6th Fri. 10-4 pm, Sat. 10-4 pm, Sun. 11-2 pm. This home & garage is filled with treasures for everyone!

Legal Notices 999

PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Reedsport will hold two public hearings to consider an application to change the zoning and Comprehensive Plan Map designation of the vacant property behind the old Pacific West Realty at 1870 Winchester Ave, from Residential to Commercial: the August 22nd 5:00pm meeting of the Reedsport Planning Commission and August 28th 7:00pm meeting of the Reedsport City Council, both at City Hall, 451 Winchester Ave, Reedsport. The file on this application is available to the public (Planning File 23-014). To request documents related to this matter, or for questions about how to comment on the application, the criteria which will apply to the City’s decision, meeting details, or other questions, please contact the Reedsport Planning Department at planning@cityofreedsport. org or (541) 271-3603 (x1010).

Published on August 4, 2023

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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.

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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

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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 201909134 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-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. By reason of the default, the beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by the trust deed immediately due and payable, those sums being the following, to- wit: The installments of principal and interest which became due on 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 QUALITY LOAN

Statues, At the Main Entrance to the Coos 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: 800-280-2832 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

7/21/2023 7/28/2023

8/4/2023

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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/

Published on July 28, August 4, 11 and 18, 2023

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NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS ESTATE OF BYRON FRANK GAMMON COOS 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

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

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TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-

23-957166-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

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New drug delivery system shows promise in treatment of life-threatening pregnancy condition

By STEVE LUNDEBERG

Guest Article

Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows promise for greatly enhancing the efficacy of the medicine given to women with the life-threatening condition of ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the lining of the uterus.

Olena Taratula of the OSU College of Pharmacy, and Maureen Baldwin and Leslie Myatt of Oregon Health & Science University led a team that used a mouse model to show that the drug, methotrexate, ends pregnancy at a comparatively low dose when administered via nanoparticles known as

polymersomes. Findings were published in the journal Small.

Ectopic pregnancies are non-viable and the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester.

Methotrexate, commonly abbreviated to MTX, fails at greater than 10% rate because it doesn’t always accumulate properly at the implantation site – a problem the polymersomes address.

MTX ends ectopic pregnancy by causing embryonic cells to stop dividing, and even when it works, it comes with a collection of potential negatives for the patient: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, kidney damage and lung disease. A lower dose, the scientists say, would be a step in the right direction for reducing side effects as

well as increasing efficacy.

Two percent of all pregnancies in the United States, and between 1% and 2% worldwide, are ectopic, the authors note. In the U.S. alone that translates to approximately 100,000 ectopic pregnancies annually.

About 98% of ectopic implantations happen in the fallopian tubes, putting women at risk of hemorrhage and death.

“Developing drugs able to target specific locations in the body remains one of biomedicine’s greatest challenges,” Taratula said. “Most of the drugs prescribed today, including MTX, have no means of working only on specific tissues or cells. When drugs affect healthy cells, it can drastically reduce a patient’s quality of life –think of the severe effects

of chemotherapy like hair, loss of the lining of the gut, ulcer formation, nausea, etc.”

Taratula, Baldwin and other researchers at OHSU and the Oregon State College of Pharmacy sought to reduce MTX’s shortcomings by exploring whether packaging it in a special type of nanoparticle, polymersomes, would enable the drug to target only embryonic cells.

Polymersomes are hollow spheres that are synthetic versions of liposomes, lipid-based sacs found in all living cells. The scientists developed a polymersome that would respond to the high concentrations of a substance known as glutathione in placental cells; loading MTX into polymersomes keeps it

from acting until the glutathione triggers its release.

“A dose of MTX delivered by polymersomes induced the end of pregnancy in mice, whereas the same dose of MTX by itself didn’t,” Taratula said. “To achieve the same therapeutic efficacy with MTX alone, we had to increase the dosage sixfold. Also very promising is that, after having pregnancies ended by MTX-loaded polymersomes, mice successfully conceived and gave birth to healthy offspring.”

Collaborators on the study included Babak Mamnoon, Abraham Moses, Constanze Raitmayr and Oleh Taratula of the OSU College of Pharmacy and Terry Morgan of OHSU. The

College of Pharmacy, the OHSU School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health provided funding.

Taratula is also continuing her research into using other types of nanoparticles to both diagnose and end ectopic pregnancies. A year ago she led a collaboration that developed a lightsensitive nanoparticle for those purposes, and she recently received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a magnetic nanoparticle platform.

The magnetic nanoparticles would potentially be even more effective than the lightsensitive ones, she said, because a magnetic field has deeper tissue penetration than light.

Rogue Pikeminnow Roundup begins Aug. 1; anglers could win prizes

The fifth annual Rogue River Pikeminnow Roundup begins Aug. 1 – Aug. 27.

Anglers compete for prizes including fishing rods, gear and apparel, gift cards, buy-one getone seats on guided fishing trips, and more.

Only pikeminnow caught in the Rogue are eligible for the contest. The contest has four entry options for Youth (under 12), Teen (12-17) and Adult (18+):

Random raffle: submit photo of a day’s catch of pikeminnow to RoguePikeminnow Roundup@gmail.com along with harvest location, Oregon Angler ID number, and contact information (phone or email).

Largest pikeminnow: those who can’t visit a check station can send a photo of their largest fish to RoguePikeminnow

Roundup@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 27. The fish must be measured from above and the total length must be clearly visible. Fish will be measured to the nearest onequarter inch.

Largest five-fish bag: participants can turn in the largest five pikeminnow caught. Fish will be measured to total length and added together. Email entries will be accepted with an unedited video of no longer than 30 seconds clearly showing the total length of five largest fish.

Most pounds of pikeminnow: fish can be turned in frozen or fresh (rotting fish not accepted). Most pounds of fish turned in over the contest’s dates win this category.

Participants can check their harvest in from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on August 6, 13, 20,

and 27 at Griffin County Park’s gravel bar, 500 Griffin Rd., Grants Pass.

Roundup winners will be notified the week of Aug. 28 via the contact information provided in their entries. Prizes not claimed by Sept. 8 will be raffled off to other participants. Rules and winners are also be posted on the Rogue Pikeminnow Roundup website.

Pikeminnow carcasses are donated to Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center to help feed their injured animals. Carcasses also go to Raptor Creek Farm for composting to support the Josephine County Foodbank.

Umpqua pikeminnow are not native to the Rogue Basin and are affecting the area’s native salmon. In 2019, ODFW and volunteers held the first Rogue Pikeminnow Roundup to increase awareness

of this species and the harm it and other introduced fish, aquatic invertebrates, and vegetation can cause to native species.

Increasing awareness of salmon and steelhead habitat needs is also a project goal, and it addresses actions outlined in the Rogue Spring Chinook Plan and the newly adopted Rogue-South

Coast Multi-Species Conservation and management plan.

ODFW thanks the many local volunteers, businesses, Josephine County Parks, City of Rogue River Parks and Public Works, and Wildlife Images for their support.

Those interested in volunteering or donating prizes for anglers can contact

the Rogue District STEP Biologist Ryan Battleson at 541-857-2411 or ryan.d.battleson@ odfw.oregon. gov Participating businesses include Blackbird Shopping Center, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Public Lands, Sawyer Station, Bradburry’s Gun and Tackle, Rogue Fly Shop, U-Save Gas & Tackle.

Oregon Coast Aquarium harbor seal Boots gets diagnosed at OSU veterinary hospital

By MOLLY ROSBACH Guest Article

CORVALLIS, Ore.

— This Boots was made for flopping; that’s just what seals do.

Boots, a popular 35-year-old harbor seal from the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, flopped her way into the hearts of doctors and students alike at Oregon State University’s Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital last week when she underwent medical testing that revealed an ulcer in her esophagus.

The harbor seal had been struggling with swallowing and keeping food down for several months, leading aquarium staff to fear she had a cancerous growth in her throat. Boots received some treatments and an ultrasound, X-rays and blood tests at the aquarium in the spring, but when her behavior didn’t improve, the team reached out to OSU for more testing.

Her visit to OSU on Thursday made for one of many hands-on learning opportunities for veterinary students on rotation in the teaching hospital, a vital part of their education and training.

Oregon Coast Aquarium lead veterinarian Dr. Dan Lewer worked closely with fellow aquarium veterinarian Dr. Anna

Wepprich and OSU anesthesiologists Dr. Ron Mandsager and Dr. Andrew Claude to anesthetize Boots and conduct a CT scan, which showed an anomaly in her throat.

Boots then went to OSU assistant professor of small animal medicine

Dr. Stacie Summers and small animal resident Dr. Yanick Coutoure for an endoscopic exam to look inside her throat. They found a concerning mass of necrotic tissue and took a sample, which clinical pathologist and dean of OSU’s Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Sue Tornquist analyzed and determined to be a severe esophageal ulcer and not cancer.

“This was good news: We found something we can treat in theory, and this animal will get relief because of the diagnostic capabilities at Oregon State,” said Lewer, an alumnus of OSU’s veterinary college. “It would not have been possible to make this diagnosis without the team in its entirety today — the imaging, anesthesia, internal medicine and clinical pathology teams all were vital in making this diagnosis.”

Boots is one of the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s founding animals, having been there since 1992, and is a fan favorite, her keepers said. She was featured on an episode of “Crikey! It’s the Irwins!” in 2019, and a few weeks ago, a little girl had a Boots-themed birthday party at the

aquarium.

“Boots definitely has the most personality of all our seals. She’s always looking out at people; she likes to wave her flipper at you,” keeper Ashley Griffin-Stence said. “A lot of our guests know her.”

In addition to staff veterinarians, Lewer estimated around 30 veterinary students observed parts of the proceedings on Thursday, which allowed them to learn about the specific challenges of harbor seal care.

Because marine mammals need to stay warm in ocean water, their vasculature is buried deep beneath layers of blubber, making it tricky to place a venous catheter to deliver anesthesia, Mandsager said. For Boots, Wepprich had to insert the catheter between her vertebrae. Harbor seals also struggle to breathe on their own while anesthetized, Mandsager said, so Boots was on a ventilator during the testing.

While this was Boots’ first trip to the hospital, in May, OSU cardiologist Dr. Kate Scollan brought a cardiology resident and a fourth-year veterinary student to Newport for hands-on experience performing medical tests on Boots and her pal Skinny, who at 48 is the oldest known harbor seal. Both seals were rescued as pups and deemed non-releasable, aquarium staff said. In

but often live 30 years or longer in zoos and aquariums.

Fourth-year student Maddie Barrett helped monitor Boots’ vital signs under anesthesia at the hospital.

“This is really cool for me; we don’t see a lot of nontraditional animals at the hospital,” said Barrett, who did an externship at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in 2022. “As someone who loves exotic animals and marine mammals in particular, it’s been really special to be a part of this.”

Hands-on training is a crucial part of veterinary

college, Tornquist said. Students start labs in their first term, so they can begin practicing common procedures like drawing blood, placing catheters and conducting physical exams.

“They need to have the time and opportunity to practice it over and over, with guidance. There’s a lot of motor skills involved, and it’s also really important in building confidence,” she said. “If you’re going to do surgery on someone, you’d better feel like you know what you’re doing.”

By their fourth year, students spend all of their time in rotations, working alongside licensed veterinarians at OSU’s teaching hospital as well as at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland. They take care of farm animals through OSU’s Rural Veterinary Practice, and some students are able to learn about exotic animal care at the aquarium, the Oregon Zoo or the Wildlife Safari in Winston, Ore.

“Some of the more unusual experiences, like going out to the coast, really help to keep students engaged,” Tornquist said. “If you can introduce some interesting animals and species, it really makes them excited about what they’re doing.”

Students who are lucky enough to be on rotation in the largeanimal hospital when exotic animals like tigers, wolves or sea lions come in get to assist in their treatment, she said.

As for Boots, her treatment plan will include medicine in her fish, along with lidocaine- and bariumsoaked squid to help heal the ulcer before it causes any more pain, Lewer said.

“It’s just really cool to have four teams mesh their superpowers together for the common good of a single patient — in this case, a very special harbor seal to all of us at the Oregon Coast Aquarium,” he said.

About the OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine: The college serves the needs of Oregon, the nation and the world by training the next generation of practiceready veterinarians, providing state-ofthe-art diagnostic and clinical services and supporting the continuing education of veterinary practitioners. Biomedical research conducted at the college increasingly expands the scope of veterinary medicine to address both animal health issues and the relevance of animal diseases to public health.

Photos by Jens Odegaard

Le er to e Editor

THANK YOU SO MUCH

The OBAB (Oregon Bay Area Beautification) Board of Directors is very thankful for the individuals, family groups, local businesses, non-profits, and local government organizations that have supported OBAB beautification projects this year. Your individual, family, and organizational volunteer support has made a major impact in the community.

Here are the highlights of our year to date:

OBAB volunteer Involvement in 20 project sites and over 1300 hours of volunteer commitment to beautification projects in the community since the beginning of this year:

Ivy removed from over 100 trees in public spaces in the community.

Litter and trash pick up accomplished on over 100 miles of park trails, and local roadways.

Over 100 yards cubic yards of invasive plants and litter removed from public spaces.

The OBAB Board is very grateful and thankful for your volunteer support and wishes to acknowledge and thank the business and organizations who have supported our commitment during our community beatification projects.

These are some of the organizations have provided materials, cash donations, and in kind services to support volunteer beautification efforts in our community:

City of Coos Bay - City Government, City of North Bend - Oregon, Les' Sanitary Service, Bigfoot Beverages, Builders FirstSource -Coos Bay, Leo-Tarius Creations, Cre8ive Cat Designs, and funding donations from individual community members. Your help is appreciated!

Our next project will be at the Coos Bay Boardwalk. Please watch for our announcement and share like and follow Facebook to be involved.

Thank you,

- All The OBAB board of directors

Hoyle and Merkley’s Bill to Restore Fairness for Siletz Tribe Passes Through Committee

Last week, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s identical bills to restore fairness for the Siletz Tribe passed out of committee in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. The legislation would remove a discriminatory legal clause that has severely limited the hunting, shing, trapping, and gathering abilities of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians (Siletz). The U.S. House version of the bill, H.R. 2839, passed unanimously today by voice vote in the U.S. House Natural

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs Before They Go Back to School

Speaking about drugs and alcohol does not have to be a one-anddone conversation. The best approaches tend to involve lots of frequent little talks and making it part of general conversation.

Amid the opioid epidemic and the ease at which teens can purchase drugs off social media, there is an increasing risk of fentanyl overdose. Resources like the Parent's Guide to Fentanyl and drug education help prepare youth to make responsible choices.

In California, close to 6,000 deaths were related to fentanyl in 2021, and it continues to be a significant problem across the state.

Having these conversations before they begin to go back to school is essential. Ideally, it should take place often and frequently. However, it is never too late to start, and there are practical tips that can help anyone.

When speaking to kids about drugs and alcohol, consider some of the following tips:

• Have frequent little talks rather than one big talk. Keep it part of reg-

ular conversation. This helps to build trust and open communication; it becomes a regular part of communication. Do not make a big deal of it.

• Make your views and rules about legal and illegal drugs clear and concise; set boundaries. Yet, avoid lecturing, threatening, or using scare tactics.

• Ask them what they know, listen to their opinions, and answer their questions. The conversation goes both ways.

• Be a reliable source of factual information; look up the information together and discover the answers. Be prepared to share personal experiences.

• Prepare them to manage peer pressure. Rehearse scenarios and situations, practice what to say, and help them know what to do when they encounter peer pressure.

• Teach them about online safety and using social media safely, such as not giving out personal information.

There are significant risks with fentanyl. Social media makes it possible to buy almost any

drug, and it’s impossible to know what these drugs are cut with, and it could be fentanyl. Dealers add the potent opioid to increase the addictiveness of these drugs. The back-to-school talk about drugs does not have to be a big deal. The goal is to provide accurate information they can use to make responsible choices and avoid bad situations. Have these conversations and make it a regular thing.

Marcel Gemme has been helping people struggling with substance use for over 20 years, most recently with the creation of SUPE: Substance Use Prevention Education. He focuses on a threefold approach in his work that includes education, prevention, and rehabilitation.

Resources Committee. An identical version of the bill, S. 1286, passed out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.

“The Siletz Tribe never should have been forced to give up their sovereign right to hunt and sh on their ancestral lands. Passing this bill in committee is one step closer to getting a vote on the House oor and eventually being signed into law,” said Rep. Hoyle. “As a member of the Natural Resources Committee, we have a responsibility to right this historic wrong and ensure the Siletz are treated as

other Tribes are. I’m grateful to have had this opportunity.”

“The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians were forced to give up their traditional ability to hunt, sh, and gather on Tribal land as the price to restore their homelands. This historic injustice has stood for far too long,” Sen. Merkley said. “Committee passage was a critical rst step toward nally giving the Tribes the legal ability to renegotiate the restrictive agreement, and I will continue working alongside Representative Hoyle to bring justice to the

Siletz community.”

“The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is extremely grateful to Rep. Hoyle for introducing this legislation. It reverses a historic wrong against the Siletz people and removes an unconscionable restriction to sh, hunt and gather foods in our ancestral homelands,” said Chairman Dee Pigsley. This legislation will allow the Siletz Tribe to return to federal court to request the termination or modi cation of the consent decree from

1980 that unfairly forced the Siletz to give up their traditional hunting and shing activities. While the Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission recently approved a historic new hunting and shing agreement with the Siletz Tribe, the state of Oregon can choose or be forced by litigation to return to the previous unconscionable agreement. The legislation is necessary to invalidate the consent decree.

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have over 5,000

enrolled members and are headquartered on Oregon’s coast. The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are the only tribes in the country that have consent decrees that legally prevent them from negotiating for traditional hunting and shing activities on their land. Rep. Hoyle also supports similar legislation, H.R. 2850, which would address the consent decree that restricts the Grand Ronde Tribe. Merkley also leads the Senate version of this bill.

Oregon Shores presents: Summer Sessions with Stewart Schultz

will lead walking explorations in two different environments of Nehalem Bay and host a dinner and discussion. Participants will come away with a new understanding of Nehalem Bay’s plants and animals and the role the tides play. Any Oregon teachers participating can use these events as PDUs.

On Thursday, August 3rd, the walk will focus on the salt marsh. That night, the dinner and discussion will occur at the North County Recreation District, focusing on Nehalem Bay, climate change, and tides.

On Friday, we will focus on the intertidal estuary.

Space is limited!

shuttle is available. $35 August 3rd, Dinner and Discussion: North County Recreation District (36155 9th Street in Nehalem), $25 August 4th, Intertidal Estuary Walk: Walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Nehalem Bay State Park Boat Launch. A day pass is required to park. $35

Oregon Shores’

CoastWatch is happy to welcome coastal ecologist Stewart Schultz back this summer for three events in Nehalem this August. Dr. Schultz, author of The Northwest Coast: A Natural History,

Please use the following links to register for each event separately.

August 3rd, Salt

Marsh Walk: Walk begins at 8 a.m. at the end of Bayshore Gardens Road in Nehalem. Parking is extremely limited onsite, so a carpool/

Dr. Schultz is a leading expert on the coastal ecology of the Pacific Northwest. He has extensive experience studying the Oregon coast, making him a knowledgeable guide of the shoreline environment. An Oregonian who grew up playing on the shore near Gearhart, he went to Reed College and obtained his doctorate in botany from the University of British Columbia. He worked on the Oregon coast for the Nature Conservancy, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service. He gained wide field experience before pursuing an academic career as a professor at the University of Miami and now at the University of Zadar in Croatia. During the academic year, he studies marine ecology and his specialty of plant evolution and genetics. Still, he returns to the Oregon coast every summer to teach

shoreline science. Through Oregon Shores' CoastWatch program, volunteers adopt mile-long segments of Oregon's coast. They report natural changes and human-induced impacts that shape the coastline. As they observe their mile, they learn about the plants and animals of the rocky intertidal areas, sandy

beaches, and Oregon dunes. Volunteers also participate in community science projects. To adopt a mile or learn more about the program, visit our website. For questions about the event or the CoastWatch program, contact Jesse Jones, the CoastWatch Program Coordinator (jesse@oregonshores.org).

Contributed photos

Dr. Stewart Schultz will return to Oregon Shores to lead walking explorations at Nehalem Bay.

By MARY SCHAMEHORN

I found a great picture of the original Chappell service station, taken during the Ferry Creek flood in 1940, which occurred not long after the new station opened. Here's what I found in the Dec. 28, 1939, Western World.

"Construction work on the first unit of what is planned to become a more extensive service station and automobile establishment in Bandon for George Chappell and Ralph Young, now operating three Standard Service Stations under the name of Chappell & Young, will be started at once.

"It will be located on the north side of Second street, almost opposite the Coquille Valley Dairy Co-op creamery; in fact it will take the ground vacated by the creamery when it was rebuilt after the fire. Piling are already on the ground for the foundation which is to support a decked floor made of heavy planks. The site is over Ferry creek.

"The new station will be owned by the operators, who plan to give up their lease on the station now operated at the corner of Oregon avenue and 11th street, owned by Edward Rauschert. The first unit to be built will be for the station and lubrication hoist

"Chappell & Young started in business two years ago. They now operate Standard stations in Bandon, Reedsport and Klamath, Calif., and the Chrysler & Plymouth agency in Bandon."

As I See It: A new service station

George Chappell, who married Georgia Philpott, later went on to build a new station on that site, which was later torn down. Today the lot is vacant, and is directly across Highway 101 from Face Rock Creamery.

Note the foundry just east of the service station, which belonged to the York family, who also owned the home behind it (roof barely visible), which still stands today, having survived the Bandon fire as did the small cottage just west of it. My parents purchased the big house in the early 1940s, and that is where my siblings and I were raised. It recently sold for $439,000 to a couple from Medford, who use it as a second home.

The front page article in the Oct. 2, 1958, Western World is headlined "Hospital Fund Pledges Invited."

"A basic bid of $296,761 on constructing a hospital for Southern Coos General Hospital District was low among seven bids opened Tuesday. Low bidder was Starr Builders of Lebanon (second picture).

The total, including equipment, made the cost approximately $377,322.60, which was approximately $35,000 more than the available funds, according to Nyna Miller, district secretary.

"Meanwhile, Mrs. Miller and the board hopes to obtain sufficient additional funding through public subscription. Adequate money or pledges must be

available for completing the project before federal funds can be given."

The "new" hospital on the hill overlooking the lighthouse, the river and the ocean, opened in 1960. It was replaced about 22 years ago by the current Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center, located on the east end of 11th Street.

An item in the Oct. 23, 1976, Western World tells the story of a new fish company that was to operate in Bandon, having leased the bottom floor of the Masonic building, now the home of The Cobbler's Bench and Spirit of Oregon.

Finding this article cleared up a mystery, which occurred a few years ago when painters were preparing the front of the Masonic building for a new paint job, and they found a sign, which read "Oceanic Fisheries." In spite of having written the article some 45 years earlier, I did not remember that a fish plant had opened in the building, if, in fact, it ever really opened.

The spokesman for Oceanic Fisheries of Crescent City was Capt. John E. Doench (third picture), who said the plans would eventually include a fish buying station, a processing plant and a restaurant to be built on the port dock, overlooking the harbor.

"Doench said that his company had leased the bottom floor of the Masonic building, and will start processing operations as soon as the liquor store has moved

into its new quarters, probably around Dec. 1."

He said they would be canning crab and filleting fish, with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brunner of Bandon operating the plant.

Doench explained that he would be leasing 200 feet of dock from the Port of Bandon, with plans to repair a 50x60 foot section of the dock each year for four years.

" 'Construction on the restaurant will start by the fourth year, and possibly sooner,' he said. Public restrooms will also be built on the dock."

True, there are public restrooms on the dock, and several restaurants, but I am pretty sure John Doench had nothing to do with any of those facilities. I will continue to research what happened to the Oceanic Fisheries business in the Masonic building, as I have no memory of crab and fish being processed there... in spite of the sign found on the front of the building. By that time, the Western World, which had occupied the bottom west side of the building for many years, had moved to its new location, which is now the east end of the McKay's Market building.

I've seen the plans for the Marriott Springhill Suites, 85-room hotel that is scheduled to be built on the large gravel lot at First and Alabama, across from the Farm & Sea/fisheries building.

I think this will be a boom to the Old Town merchants in spite of the fact that there are only 45 parking spaces designated on the hotel property, with the city's adjacent Alabama Avenue parking lot also

available for hotel parking, as well as public parking.

It is estimated that many of those staying at the hotel will come from Bandon Dunes via shuttle, so parking may not be an issue.

I am always interested in the commercial properties that are for sale in the Bandon area.

With the aid of Google, I found quite a few: West Coast Game Park, a 20.24 acre parcel, is listed for $5 million; Lord Bennett's restaurant, $2.2 million; a health care center building on McTimmons Lane, $1,850,000; building which previously housed an Italian restaurant just south of town, $1.5 million; former florist shop building behind Banner Bank, $629,000; Goodnight Lucas' building on Highway 42S just east of town, $1,275,000; building at 340 Second Street, just east of visitor center, $349,000; Face Rock warehouse distribution (the old city shop) on Third, $975,000; Sunset Ocean Front Lodging, $16,500,000; a commercial building at 780

PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY SCHAMEHORN

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

The original Chappell service station opened in Bandon in 1939 on the North side of Second Street

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Second, $989,000; and Billy Smoothboars, 3030 Oregon Avenue, $1,550,000.

I know the Minute Cafe continues to be for sale, but is now listed for sale by owner, so there is no commercial listing. Hopefully, I will have more information to share about Lloyd's in the next couple of weeks.

One thought that seems to be on a lot of people's minds lately is "What's happening with housing?"

City Manager Dan Chandler recently addressed the issue in his monthly newsletter that

accompanies the utility bills.

"Bandon is at the mercy of three factors at this moment. Two of those things are nationwide. First, interest rates are higher than they have been in a long time, though they still seem low to those of us who lived through the '70s and '80s. Second, materials prices are still high. The other issue for Bandon is simply distance from population centers. This makes it difficult to find contractors for larger proposals.

"The joint City/ School District project is moving ahead in spite of these factors. This is the vacant land near the softball fields across from the high school (football field)," said

Chandler. A request for proposals, looking for the best option for providing housing for our workforce, has been issued.

"It may end up that a modular housing option works, or a combination of single-family units with duplexes and 4-plexes.

"On the 17-acre piece south of town (the Opportunity Site), we are working with the state to get a more reasonable interpretation of what is and isn't a wetland. That site presents some opportunities for affordable home ownership, which is so important in maintaining community as we have become more and more a second-home destination (which is

not something we have much control over)," said Chandler.

Firefighters from the Bandon Rural Fire District, as well as other county departments called for mutual aid, responded to a house fire on the east side of Riverside Drive, around 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon.

The home is owned by Stephen Beauton and Gail Pray and is located at 682 Riverside Drive, across from Jens Anderson's small mill.

First responders immediately closed off both north and south access to Riverside Drive as they battled the blaze, which burned in the east end of the house. I understand the

couple is still able to occupy the main part of the home, which was reportedly not damaged.

The owners have recently enlarged the buildings on the property, which they have owned for many years. They are not sure how the fire started.

Among the sponsors for the Tuesday, Aug. 1, Bandon Police Department's National Night Out program, are Joseph Bain Insurance, Dave Hisel of Tony's Crab Shack, and Still Waters Senior Living & Services. The public is invited to attend the event, which is from 5 to 8 p.m. in city park, with free food and games. "Come out and meet your public safety

heroes," said a spokesman. Other coming events include the Good Earth Community Garden Party, July 29, from 2 to 5, at the community garden, 780 8th Street SW; Bandon Chamber's First Saturday Art Walk, Aug. 5, 4 to 6:30 p.m., keepsake glass and map, $10, at visitor center; Red Fish Music Festival, Thursday, July 27, 4 to 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Saturday, Aug. 5, a Student and Faculty concert at the Sprague Theater, 7:30 p.m. and a program Sunday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cheese Factory in Langlois; go to redfishmusicfestival.com, for ticket information.

Trammels host country-gospel concert in North Bend

The Trammels, a Christian singing duo from Lakeside, and their longtime friend, Steve Blum of Oakland, Ore., will host another in their series of country-gospel open microphone concerts Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6.

The singing will begin at 3 p.m. at Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend, the Trammels’ home church.

Tom and Debbie Trammel have been hosting monthly concerts there since 2013. The addition of Blum provides a wonderful trio with Steve playing lead guitar, Tom acoustic rhythm and Debbie on bass.

All three share singing leads and harmony. Their presentation is relaxed and fun with a goal to be uplifting and bring joy to those in the audience. In recent

years, the songfests have evolved to include a portion for Open Mic, during which other musicians take the stage and share a song or two.

“It’s been a lot of fun,”

Debbie said, adding that she and Tom felt the hand of God as young people and committed their lives to Him early in their marriage. Their music is a combination of Country and Rock & Roll from the ’60s as well as hymns and worship music that tell the stories of their faith.

“Some describe our music as country-gospel, but it’s simply a style we call our own,”

Debbie said, adding that they came to recognize that music is a powerful force and thought, ‘why not use it to move the hearts of people toward God?’

So through the words of our songs, we weave a musical sermon.”

The Trammels’ gospel music journey began in the 1980s, first as a duet, then for 12 years in a sixmember group, the Rising Harvest Singers. After that they continued as a trio, but while singing again as a duet, they were inspired to renew an old friendship with Blum. He is an accomplished musician and singer who has recorded several CDs and wrote most of the songs he recorded.

In 1972, after his conversion, Blum, his parents, brother, sister and brother-in-law formed “The Blum Family Band” and for almost 15 years toured the West Coast and New York. He’s also a member of the worship team at his home church in Oakland, Ore.

“His love for the Lord is contagious, but with a humble heart, he’ll tell you that he’s still a work

in progress,” Debbie said. The Trammels’ Open Mic concerts begin at 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at the Shoreline Community

Church. The events are open to the public. There is no admission charge, but a freewill offering will be accepted. For those who need directions, take U.S.

Highway 101 to Newmark Street, turn north on Brussels Street, west on Lewis Street, then south to the church.

Art by the Sea hosting reception

Art by the Sea Gallery is hosting a reception on Saturday, August 5, from 2-4 p.m. to honor their newest member and Featured Artist, Ann Gardner.

After retiring from a life in the theatre, Ann

went on to complete her Bachelor of Science Degree in Fine Arts at Portland State University. She has created several uplifting pieces of art specifically created to bring joy, smiles, and happiness to those who

view them.

The Member’s also have their new show, ‘Fall Colors’ on display to help celebrate the upcoming season.

Drop by for the reception and meet Ann, other art lovers, and several

of the gallery members.

While in the gallery enjoy the beautiful artworks created by South Coast artists. The gallery will be serving wine and homemade goodies during the reception. The show will run from August 1st

to August 27th.

Original paintings, art gourds, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodwork and many unique pieces of art are always on display throughout the gallery.

Art by the Sea Gallery

and Studio is open from 10am-5pm daily and is located at 145 Fillmore Ave SE, Bandon, (next to the Station Restaurant on Highway 101). You can always check our website at artbytheseagallery.com

Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren

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Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He didn't want to fix the relationship, and I could no longer take more of his mental and emotional abuse.

My biggest hurdle is our children, who are 3 and 6. I have done everything for them since they were born. My ex and I verbally agreed on a 50-50 schedule, so I have gone from being with them every day to half that time, and I hate it. I miss them terribly when they aren't with me. My anxiety and worry have skyrocketed.

I want to do what's best for my kids, and I struggle daily with worrying if what I am doing is best. Is it best for them to be with their dad half the time when he hasn't been around much these past two years? I have talked to a lawyer, who said it's up to me since we were never married. Friends and family have told me to give Dad only every other weekend, but is that truly what's best for them?

I don't know what to do and feel so lost. It would be easier for me if their dad had only every other weekend. However, this decision isn't about me. How do I know if what I'm doing is best for my kids?

Dear Abby: — MOMMY OF TWO IN MINNESOTA

DEAR MOMMY:

The answer to your question depends on how involved with the children their father is when they are with him. Does he talk to them, read to them, make sure they are clean, dressed, properly fed and getting enough exercise? Is his home clean and smoke-free? If the answer to any of these questions is no, the children need to be with the parent who will give them not only the best of care, but love them and let them know it every day. To his credit, your ex appears to be stepping up to the plate. And you are right -- this isn't just about you and your own needs. I applaud you for recognizing it.

A year ago, my landlord asked me to move out of an apartment that I loved. I could no longer afford the rent, so I asked my son if I could live with him. He agreed without hesitation. Two weeks later, I packed up and moved. At first, it was comfortable, but things started to change when I had emergency open-heart surgery. My granddaughter announced that she was moving in as well. Then here she comes with her boyfriend, expecting him to live there, too. My son refused at first but changed his mind. That's when the constant

2023 Spring Term Honors

Shore Acres State Park seeking volunteers for annual ivy pull Aug. 18

Help remove invasive ivy at Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay during its annual ivy pull 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Invasive species of ivy are prevalent throughout the Pacific Northwest and tend outcom-

pete native plants and ornamentals in gardens. Assist park rangers in identifying and eradicating the weed from the park property and learn about the upkeep and history of the gardens.

Lend a hand and help get the park ready

Offer Ends August 16th!

Don’t Wait! Call and make your appointment today!

before winter begins!

Volunteers can sign up at https://form.jotform. com/230685307776162.

Participants should pack water, a sack lunch and gloves if they have them. Rangers also recommend dressing for the weather and wear-

ing closed-toe shoes. Participants should also be prepared to travel a short distance on uneven ground to the service site be prepared to work with hand tools.

Shore Acres features a formal garden with plants and flowers from

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all over the world. It includes a Japanese-style garden with lily pond and two curated rose gardens that include All-American Rose Selections. Something is in bloom almost every day of the year: the first spring bulbs pop

up in late February; rhododendrons and azaleas soon follow; roses bloom through the summer; and dahlias appear August through mid-October.