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that had the crowd admiring its yellow color.

Many of the owners of these colorful vehicles were a part of the local County Curry

Coos Bay Public Library hosts Native Innovation Exhibit

Beginning Tuesday, August 20 and continuing through Friday, September 13, the Coos Bay Public Library will host a traveling exhibit curated by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History celebrating engineering innovations designed and used by First Nations in Oregon. The exhibit (entitled Native Innovations) explores how Native Americans have used knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity to solve problems for thousands of years, and continue to do so today.

Participants are invited to try their own hand at engineering, while learning from examples of traditional Indigenous technologies related to housing, travel, tools, recreation, resource management, and more, along with the current uses or applica-

tions of those innovations. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Coquille Indian Tribe, Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians participated in advising and

reviewing Native Innovation exhibit content. The exhibit highlights innovations associated with the history of many different Tribal groups to portray the rich diversity of Native peoples living here in Oregon, while also providing place-based content for audiences living in varied geographic regions.

For additional information about programs being offered by the Coos Bay Public Library please contact the library by calling (541) 269-1101 x3606 or by visiting the library’s website at https://www.coosbaylibrary. org.

The exhibit is traveling to rural libraries throughout the state of Oregon as part of the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s bilingual Museum Adventures program.

Fin’s Family Fun arcade opens in Bandon

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A new Bandon business appeals to the young and young at heart. Fin’s Family Fun arcade offers a wide variety of arcade games in a family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Old Town Bandon.

Photos by Bree Laughlin

Fin’s Family Fun owners Neal Barlow and Dustin Michalek play their favorite games at their new family-friendly arcade in the heart of Old Town Bandon.

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Bluegrass Jam Session

Second Friday in August @ 2:00 pm North Bend Public Library

Join Willie and the South Coast Bluegrass Band at the North Bend Public Library for a Bluegrass Jam Session every second Friday during June, July, and August. All skill levels are welcome to attend.

CREATE Center Summer Dance Program

Every Saturday starting June 22 @ various times below:

10 to 10:45 Mini Dance for ages 2 to 5 11 to 11:45 Hip Hop for ages 6 to 12 12 to 12:45 Ballet for ages 6 to 12 1 to 2:00 Teen Dance 74 East 1st Street, Coquille Summer Dance Program at the CREATE Center has changed. Jessica Hall and her the Performing Arts Academy of Coos County is leaving her Coquille site. But Chelsea King is coming back!! She will be a contracted instructor under the nonprofit CREATE Center whose mission is to make dance available and affordable to Coquille and surrounding areas. With summer, there are vacations so payment is per class. Sign up with Chelsea King at (208) 570-1062 or e-mail chelsearking1209@yahoo. com. If unable to get ahold of her contact Nancy Keller at drnancykeller@yahoo. com.

Egyptian Theatre Presents Farmers Market

Every Wednesday, August @ 11 am- 1 pm

Theatre tours will be @ 11 am and 11:30 am. Our mighty Wurlitzer Organ will play from 12 pm- 1 pm. Stop by and say hello. We will volunteer information, our upcoming events, and new merchandise.

“My, What a Circus” or “Keep Your Big Hands Off My Bigfoot”

August 17, 24, 30, 31

All at 7 pm

June 30; July 13, 21; August 11 All at 2 pm

What happens when Darius Dingling, the evil and conniving owner of Dingling Brothers Three-Ring Circus, comes to town on the hunt for a big-footed critter to add to his circus attractions? Will his lust for money be abated once he captures the elusive Bigfoot, or will his desire for innocent young maidens leave the town whirling when he kidnaps sweet Abigail Goodsoul as well? Can Cyrus Morningside, the postmistress' quiet son, rescue both Abigail and Bigfoot from the clutches of the nefarious Darius? All these questions, and more, are answered on stage at the Sawdust Theatre this summer!

Coos Bay 150th Birthday Speaker Series at the Coos History Museum Thursday August 15, 2024, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM Coos History Museum

The Coos History Museum will host the first installment of the 150th Speaker Series “150 Years of Marshfield History” on Thursday August 15, 2024, from 5:306:30 PM Celebrate 150 years of Coos Bay with stories from the Marshfield days to present with CHM volunteer Steve Greif.

This program is the first of three lectures to be held on the third Thursday of each month through October. It will be hosted in person at the Coos History Museum as well as on zoom. The cost of admission is $5 for in-person members, $7 for non-members, and $5 for zoom regardless of membership. Pre-registration is encouraged and can be done by calling 541-756-6320, visiting cooshistory.org, or visiting the front desk at 1210 North Front Street.

The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, Dist. 5 August 15 -18 Winchester Bay Community Center

The Oregon Oldtime Fid-

dlers, Dist. 5 are hosting their annual "Fiddle at the Beach" Campout from August 15 -18 at the Winchester Bay Community Center. Lots of jamming; shows Friday and Saturday at 6 PM. All free to public. For more info 541 759 3419 or 541 297 3419

North Bend Public Library: Pattern Drawing Friday, August 16 @ 2 pm 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend

Adult resource. Create meditative patterns with artist Jenni Legate. Scratch paper and pencils will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

South Coast Hospice

Volunteer Training Class August 15, 22, & 29 from 9 am to 1 pm Pacific View Senior Living Community- 1000 6th Avenue West, Bandon

This free 16-hour class provides training for attendees on how best to support someone with a life-limiting illness and those caring for them. It helps potential volunteers gain an understanding of some of the challenges those at end of life face and ways to be of service. The focus is on helping to bring moments of joy and comfort to the patients and respite for their loved ones. For more information, or to register, please contact Amy at 541-269-2986 or a.basil@ schospice.org.

Egyptian Theatre presents: War Horse Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17 @ 7 pm

Doors open 6:30 pm. Regular admission.

Coos Art Museum: Painting like Beatrix Potter with Nora Sherwood Friday, Saturday, and Sunday- August 16-18 from 1- 5 pm

3-day workshop

Storytime on the Road: Charleston Marine Life Center June 17- August 17 @10 am. The Charleston Marine Life Center- 63466 Boat Basin Road

Coos Bay Public Library’s storytime hits the road for a bilingual ocean-themed storytime in Spanish and English for toddlers, preschoolers and the adult in their lives Thursday, June 11 at 10:00am at the Charleston Marine Life Center. Explore the Marine Life Center after storytime to see some of the creatures found in the stories. This event is free for Children, and their grown-ups.

Coos County Historical Society: Bus Tour Saturday, August 17 from 10 am- 4 pm Coos History Museum The Coos County Historical Society will be heading out on another Bus Tour on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The bus will depart promptly from the Coos History Museum at 10:00 am and return later that day at 4:00

pm (boarding time between 9:45 and 10 am).

The Coos County Historical Society Bus Tour is a fun and comfortable way to explore the rich history of Coos County!

Tickets for the Bus Tour are $50 per person for a full day adventure with exciting stops, presentations and lunch provided. Reservations can be made online https:// cooshistory.org/event-registration/, by phone at 541756-6320 or in person at the museum’s front desk. Please visit www.cooshistory.org to help plan your visit, or call our front desk at 541-7566320/email info@cooshistory.org for any questions.

Central Coos Fire & Rescue Monday, August 19th @ 6:30 p.m.

Located at Millington Rural Fire Dist. Station 1 (62866 Millington Frontage Rd

Central Coos Fire & Rescue will hold their regularly scheduled monthly Board of Directors meeting to conduct district business Monday, August 19th, at 6:30 p.m. at Millington Rural Fire Dist. Station 1 (62866 Millington Frontage Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420).

North Bend Public Library: Preschool Storytime Tuesday, August 20 and 27 @ 10:30 am 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend

Children’s resource. Enjoy stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 2-5.

Artist Studio Group

Wednesdays, August 21; August 28; September 11; September 25 @ 11 am – 4 pm

Coos Art Museum

Egyptian Theatre presents: Wednesday with Walt Disney; Toy Story Wednesday, August 21 @ 6 pm

Doors open 5:30 pm. Regular admission.

The North Bend Public Library: Brownies and Board Games Wednesday, August 21 @ 4 pm

Teens are invited to the library to play their favorite games and have some brownies! All games and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please visit www.northbendlibrary.org or contact (541) 756-0400 or nbservices@northbendlibrary.org.

North Bend Public Library: Brownies and Board games Wednesday, August 21 @ 4 pm 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend

Children’s resource. Hang out, play games, and eat brownies. All games and snacks will be provided.

ABTS- Art by the Sea Wednesday, August 21 @1- 3 pm 145 Filmore Ave. SE Bandon 48135 Floras Loop Road in Langlois.

Collage Group 1:00-3:00 pm

(cash only) Please send an e-mail to request to join this session to Susan Lehman at Studioblue@mycomspan. com. There is no specific instruction. Bring projects you’re working on, your materials and ideas to share. The Collage Group will meet at the Langlois Lions Club, located at: 48135 Floras Loop Road in Langlois.

North Bend Public Library: Baby Play Thursday August 22 @ 10:30 am 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend

Children’s resource. Enjoy stories, music, and play designed to encourage the early literacy skills of children ages two and under.

North Bend Public Library: Unbook Club Thursday, August 22 @ 1 pm 1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend

Adult resource. Discuss your latest reads at a book club without assigned reading that meets the fourth Thursday of every month. Attend in person or virtually by gong to https://us02web. zoom.us/j/95809491.

Egyptian Theatre presents: Rain Man Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24 @ 7 pm Doors open 6:30 pm. Regular admission.

Friends of North Bend Public Library Book Sale Friday, August 23 @ 4 pm- 6 pm.

North Bend Public Library

Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail. com or (541) 756-0400.

The Friends of the North Bend Public Library Book Sale Saturday, August 24 from 10 am- 4 pm

Membership to the Friends can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the library.

Coos Art Museum: Fused Glass Class Saturday, August 24 from 1-3:30 pm

Friends of North Bend Public Library Book Sale Saturday, August 24 @ 10 am- 4 pm. North Bend Public Library

The sale will include hundreds of gently used hardback and paperback books and DVDs. Friends’ memberships can be purchased at the book sale or in advance at the North Bend Public Library for an annual membership of $15. The Friends of the North Bend Public Library is a group of volunteers that exist to support the needs of the library. Past donations from the Friends have been used to support NBPL Summer Reading Program, Title Wave, the Library building renovation, and to supplement the library’s book and media collection with special purchases for adults, young adults, and children. For more information about the Friends of the North Bend Public Library, please contact friends.nb.lib@gmail. com or (541) 756-0400.

Noche De Música: A Night of Music Saturday, August 24 @ 2 pm- 6 pm Coos Bay Library- Mingus

Park Amphitheater

On Saturday, August 24th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 PM the library will be hosting a night of music at the Mingus Park Amphitheater at 725 N 10th St. Coos Bay OR 97420. Join us for a night of music provided by the band Ritmo Alegre. There will be music and activities available to do, such as face painting and loteria games. As well as food from Angelina’s food truck that will be available for purchase. You can visit the Coos Bay Public Library at 525 Anderson Ave in Coos Bay. Find out about other great library programs by visiting https://www. coosbaylibrary.org/event/ festival-11372 . If you would like to contact us, please call (541) 269-1101 between the hours of 10 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturdays or email us at bayref@ coosbaylibrary.org. Langlois Lions Grand Trifecta Saturday, August 24 and Sunday August 25 from 9 am- 4 pm Club house: 48136 Floras Lake Loop

The Langlois Lions Club is hosting a Grand Trifecta, August 24th and 25th, Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 4 pm, at the club house 48136 Floras Lake Loop, just south of Langlois on the right, off Hwy 101. The Trifecta promises to be of interest whether or not one is a garage sale fanatic. The three- for- one event: 1) Benefit Indoor sale: Mostly high quality items including furniture, household items, exercise bike and much more. For more information or registration of either a space indoors or outdoors: Deanna McDermott, call 541- 348-2507, text: 541-2511530 or FB Message. Coos Art Museum: Yoga Every Wednesday, from 9:30-10:30 am $5 to attend.

David Lee “Hok” Haukoos

January 3, 1956- July 23, 2024

David Lee “Hok” Haukoos, 1956-2024, age 68, of Reedsport, Oregon, unexpectedly passed away July 23, 2024 at Lower Umpqua Hospital. He came into the world in Ames, Iowa January 3, 1956 to Phyllis Bryant and Dean Haukoos. His family moved to Reedsport, Oregon in 1969. He attended Reedsport High School and graduated in 1974. This August would

have been his 50th class reunion. After graduation he went into the construction business, and he was building his “last house.”

David’s unexpected passing comes as a shock to his family, friends and loved ones, who are still reeling at the loss. He lived a vibrant life and still had so much ahead of him. He loved fishing, crabbing, hunting,

Walter Rudolph Strauss

Walter Rudolph Strauss 86, of North Bend passed away July 4, 2024 in North Bend. He was born July 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter and Frieda (Paul) Strauss. Walter attended Finish School before enlisting in the US Navy for 22 years as a Petty Officer Radio operator on submarines. After he retired, he worked for a short time with Sauce Brothers.

He married Nellie Mae McCoy August 19, 1999 of North Bend who survives him in addition to his son, Paul Richard Strauss of Ladson, of South Carolina; daughters, Teresa Ann Strauss Griffin of Kingsland, Georgia and Debbie Strauss Strang of North Charleston, South Carolina; sister, Mitzi Stark of Huntley, Illinois and brother, Paul Strauss of Huston, Texas. He was formerly married to Minnie Elizabeth Watts

of Kingsland, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Michael Taro Strauss. A family memorial service will be held. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay with scattering of his cremated remains in the Pacific Ocean by the US Coast Guard under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals. com

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trapping moles and cutting firewood. He loved his family! He adored his nine grandchildren. They were his pride and joy. He enjoyed watching all of their sporting events and sharing his love for the outdoors with them. Colby was his fishing and hunting buddy.

David is survived by his wife of 30 years, Julie Haukoos (Buehler); son Gary Haukoos of Reedsport; daughter

Christy (Brian) Kuehn of Albany; son Shane (Melissa) Henning of Redmond; daughter Megan (Christian) Walter of Reedsport; grandchildren Collin and Kaitlyn Kuehn, Marley, Madden and Macklin Henning, Colby, Noah, Easton and Makenzie Walter. David is proceeded in death by his parents, Dean Haukoos and Phyllis Bryant, and brother Ron Haukoos. We love you

Loren James Martin

October 29, 1964- April 12, 2024

Loren James Martin died on April 12, 2024, following a severed brain injury with multiple complications over a two and a half year period. Loren is survived by his son T.J. MartinLockey, brother Arlan Martin and his parents Georgia and James Martin. Loren was born in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 1964 and died at the age of 59 in Salem, Oregon. Loren was kind and loving and never

July 27, 1953 - August 3, 2024

Dennis Mark Santos, 71, of North Bend, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly August 3, 2024.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Carla Santos; his children, Mark Santos and Lori McCasland; his son-in-law, Arron McCasland; his sisters, Toni Santos and Tracy Tuohy, and brother-inlaw, Martin Tuohy; his sister and brother-inlaw, Mac and Marcia Baty; his cherished grandchildren, Owen Humbert, Maddison McCasland, and Kora McCasland; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who were like family. He is also survived by his loyal dog, Buddy Santos.

Dennis was born July 27, 1953, in Oakland, California, to Charles and Dorothy Rose Santos. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, following in his father’s military

to the moon and back and we will see you when we get there! A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Winchester Bay Marine Activity Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his name to the Reedsport Varsity Baseball team, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, Oregon 97467.

knew a stranger. Loren spent five years of his childhood in Pocatello, Idaho before moving to Coos Bay, Oregon with his parents in 1973. He graduated at Marshfield High School in 1983 and later received a two year degree in law enforcement at Chemeketa College in Salem. He worked as a drug and alcohol counselor until he was placed on Social Security disability for Bipolar Disorder. Loren

was an avid fisherman and loved bringing fish home, especially salmon.

He had many friends over his life span. He was a generous and loving individual. Loren was married twice. His second wife, Trish died suddenly in 2015 at 51 years of age after completing her Master of Social Work degree. Loren never recovered from her loss. A celebration of life will be held later by the beach where he and Trish spent a great deal of time together.

footsteps. He later worked at FMC, where he met Carla while she worked in the peach factory. They were married on December 31, 1983, in Reno, Nevada.

The couple moved from California to Rogue River, Oregon, to be closer to family, and eventually settled in North Bend. Dennis began his Coos County adventure as a Rainbow vacuum salesman before becoming a newspaper distributor for the Oregonian. In 1999, he took a leap and started his own business, Jump 4 Fun, beginning with a single jump house. He grew the business with his family, becoming deeply involved in community events, including school functions, church activities, festivals, birthday parties and local gatherings. Dennis’ final professional chapter was as a bus driver for Head Start,

Leah von Schweinitz, 60, of Coos Bay died July 14, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Timothy Charles Nagle, 57, of Bandon, died August 1, 2024 in Bandon. Arrangements are under the direction of Amling Schroeder Funeral Service, Bandon.

Donna J. Manning, 81, of Coquille died August 3, 2024 in Myrtle Point. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Dorothy White Erickson, 93, of North Bend, passed away on August 2, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

where he took great joy in bringing happiness to children.

Dennis cherished his mornings with coffee on the porch and his many DIY projects around the house. He had a deep love for the water, whether it was watching the waves or panning for gold. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son and exploring new places with Carla, whether they were visiting local spots, nearby towns, enjoying a night at the casino, or simply sitting by the water.

Known for his infectious smile and humor, Dennis brought joy and laughter to everyone he met.

His grandchildren have countless fond memories of their grandpa, and his kindness and humor touched many lives.

Dennis will be remembered for his boundless love, joy, and the profound impact he

made on those around him. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, whose memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com

Gregory Allen Hood, 65, of North Bend, passed away on August 1, 2024 in Eugene. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Thomas Reid Graham, 92, of North Bend, passed away on August 2, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-7560440.

Conrad Lee Heintzelman, 86, of North Bend, passed away August 1, 2024 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Dennis M. Santos, 71, of North Bend died August 3, 2024 in Reedsport. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. _www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Dennis Mark Santos

The Chamber Minute: From the Desk of Rosey Thomas

BY ROSEY THOMAS

Executive director, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

In for another chamber minute, it’s Rosey. August is here, I cannot believe it's August already! Summer is practically over and back to school begins, but do not dread…The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce still has some fun activities coming up to battle the back-to-school blues that may be setting in.

August 19th ribbon cutting at noon and Walk with the Mayors. This month’s walk with the mayors begins at The California Street boat ramp at 400 California Ave, in North Bend. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will help them celebrate this walk with a ribbon cutting, the public is welcome to come walk and join us all.

Then on Thursday August 22nd we will have our Business After Hours

at North Bend Lanes Back Alley Pub and Grill 1225 Virginia Avenue in North Bend. “Taking Care of Business” from 5pm-8pm with bowling teams forming now at oregonsbayarea.org There will be a costume contest, cornhole tournaments, bowling for teams up to 6 and fajita dinner & a drink all included with your team. Non-bowling employees or guests can come and cheer you on and get a

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fajita dinner and a drink for only $15. This will be a “Striking”ly Good Time! We hope to see you all out getting some exercise on the 19th with our mayors & our ambassadors! Then come Thursday night to the Taking Care of Business event on the 22nd! Remember our business is helping your usiness, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook, and do not forget to heart our page on the Community Plus app. Rosey Thomas

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

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block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:59 pm, accident hit and run, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 8:02 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:36 am, criminal mischief, area of 5th and Commercial.

• 1:33 am, disorderly conduct, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 3:28 am, 54 year old male arrested on criminal trespass II and criminal mischief I, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 9:16 am, animal abuse, area of Newmark and Schoneman.

• 11:17 am, criminal trespass, 1999 block of North 7th Street.

• 4:17 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 5th and Central.

• 4:40 pm, 26 year old transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended or revoked,

1307 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:03 pm, criminal trespass, 1250 block of South 2nd Street.

• 5:39 pm, threats, 3085 block of Knott Terrace.

• 6:41 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Curtis and South 2nd.

• 7:56 pm, threats, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:15 pm, shots red, 1700 block of Cottonwood Avenue.

• 9:49 pm, shots red, 1274 block of Minnesota Avenue.

Coquille

• 9:13 am, fraud, area of Fairview Road.

• 12:58 pm, phone harassment, 1370 block of North Knott Street.

• 9:45 pm, 37 year old female cited on criminal mischief II, 1216 block of North Grape Street.

Friday 08/02:

North Bend

• 8:33 am, theft of bike, area of Inland Drive.

• 9:34 am, criminal trespass, 1911 block of Newmark St.

• 11:25 am, criminal trespass, 1860 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:47 pm, criminal trespass, 3427 block of Ash Street.

• 3:03 pm, criminal trespass, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

Coos Bay

• 12:59 am, burglary, 3085 block of Knott Terrace.

• 1:43 am, 26 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1660 block of Newmark Ave.

• 6:37 am, 57 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1270 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 6:49 am, disorderly conduct, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 7:41 am, criminal trespass, 862 block of South 2nd St.

• 9:09 am, theft, 1475 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:45 am, disorderly conduct, area of South 1st Street and Johnson.

• 9:53 am, criminal mischief, 444 block of North Cammann Street.

• 11:53 am, criminal trespass, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:09 pm, unlawful vehicle, area across from 150 3rd Street.

• 4:08 pm, threats, 495 block of North Main Street.

• 4:58 pm, criminal trespass, 1399 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:58 pm, disorderly conduct, 241 block of North

Broadway Street.

• 5:00 pm, 38 year old male served warrant on failure to appear, escape III, theft II, and theft III, 225 block of West Olive Street.

• 5:03 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:03 pm, accident hit and run, area of Commercial and North Broadway.

• 5:38 pm, 20 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on driving while suspended, area of McKay’s.

• 6:20 pm, 47 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II and reckless burning, area of North Wasson and Taylor.

• 6:31 pm, criminal trespass, 568 block of South 2nd Street.

• 6:59 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:08 pm, 44 year old male served warrant on theft II, 375 block of North West Cherry Lane.

• 7:08 pm, unlawful vehicle, 856 block of Gar eld Ave.

• 7:26 pm, threats, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:37 pm, violation of restraining order, 2273 block of North Bayshore Dr.

• 7:46 pm, threats, area of 5th Avenue and E Street.

• 8:03 pm, criminal trespass, 845 block of Paci c Avenue.

• 9:29 pm, criminal trespass, area of Empire Lakes.

Coquille

• 3:02 am, disorderly conduct, 1300 block of West Central Boulevard.

• 12:09 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of 150 block of 3rd Street.

• 5:40 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of Baxter and East 5th Street.

Saturday 08/03:

North Bend

• 11:06 am, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and Sherman.

• 2:27 pm, unlawful vehicle, 1600 block of Lincoln St.

• 2:50 pm, criminal trespass, 2121 block of Newmark Street.

• 4:08 pm, injured animal, area of Woodland and Lynne.

• 5:48 pm, disorderly conduct, 766 block of California Street.

• 7:10 pm, 38 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, area of Newmark and Broadway.

Coos Bay

• 5:17 am, criminal trespass, 988 block of South Broadway Street.

• 7:31 am, theft from vehicle, 3340 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 9:07 am, criminal trespass, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 12:26 pm, criminal mischief, 123 block of Ocean Boulevard.

trespass, 47 block of South Cedar Street.

• 10:09 pm, 47 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on felony elude, misdemeanor elude, reckless driving, 2 counts of hit and run property damage, escape III, resisting arrest, false info, DUII and DWS felony, area of Highway 42 and Garden Valley.

Sunday 08/04:

North Bend

• 4:22 pm, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 560 block of State Street.

• 4:24 pm, disorderly conduct/criminal trespass, area of Ash Court.

• 4:33 pm, violation of restraining order, 1324 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:02 pm, 34 year old female cited on theft III, 2121 block of Newmark St. Coos Bay

• 12:52 am, theft of purse, 479 block of Newmark Ave.

• 1:39 am, 38 year old cited on DUII- alcohol, area of Koos Bay and Teakwood.

• 5:30 am, disorderly conduct, 123 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 9:20 am, disorderly conduct, area of Wisconsin and South Empire Blvd.

• 10:47 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 234 block of South Mill Street.

• 1:34 pm, criminal trespass, 985 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:05 pm, theft, 151 block of Norman Avenue.

• 2:58 pm, unlawful vehicle, 200 block of Schoneman.

• 4:15 pm, criminal trespass, 1109 block of South 1st Street.

• 12:59 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 200 block of South Broadway.

• 2:27 pm, 36 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:51 pm, accident hit and run, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 5:03 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of Crocker and Margaretta.

• 8:37 pm, accident hit and run, 1109 block of South 1st Street.

• 9:12 pm, disorderly conduct, 250 block of Hull Street.

Coquille

• 8:00 am, disorderly conduct, 54 block of West Highway 42.

• 2:02 pm, threats, area of Highway 42.

• 5:50 pm, criminal

• 5:23 pm, domestic harassment, 2550 block of Woodland Drive.

• 6:51 pm, theft of clothes, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 7:30 pm, theft, 1530 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:22 pm, 38 year old female cited on DUII, 525 block of North Broadway St. • 11:31 pm, criminal trespass, 2045 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 2:57 am, 26 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I and probation violation, 117 block of North Johnson Street. • 3:35 am, prowler, 712 block of North Central Boulevard.

Dear Abby Abigail Van Buren By

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Legal Notices 999

CBW24-4004

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coos Bay will hold a hearing pursuant to Coos Bay Municipal Code 15.20 "Substandard Buildings" for the properties located at 1414 Highland Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. The hearing will take place on August 29, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

WLD24-3028 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION and FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. RONALD L. SPERRY III, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL BUSH, Grantor of the Subject Trust Deed; KRISTIN STANKIEWICZ c/o TRUSTEE CORPS, as Trustee; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Oregon Department of Human Services, Senior and Disabled Services Division; Unknown Heirs and/or Devisees of Paul Bush; Any Other Persons Claiming any Right, Title, Lien or Interest in the Real

Property described as 62911 SW 8th Road, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Defendants. CASE NO.: 24CV23226 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR DEVISEES OF PAUL BUSH; and ANY OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS 62911 SW 8TH ROAD, COOS BAY, OR 97420. TO THE DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT(S) ABOVE NAMED: You are hereby directed and required to appear in, and defend against, this legal action within 30 days after the first date of publication of summons, which is the 9th day of August, 2024, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION and FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff, ZBS LAW, LLP, at their office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. This is a Complaint for Rescission for Trustee's Deed Upon Sale and Rescission of Sale and Reinstatement of Deed of Trust. You must "appear" in this case or the other side will win automatically. To "appear" you must file with the court a legal paper called a "motion" or "answer." The "motion" or "answer" must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff's attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have any questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service online at www.oregonstatebar. org or by calling (503) 684-3763 in the Portland metropolitan area. If you are a veteran of the armed forces, assistance may be available from a county veterans' service officer or community action agency. Contact information for a local county veterans service officer and community action agency may be obtained by calling a 2-1-1 information service.

DATED: July 25, 2024 ZBS LAW, LLP By: Dirk Schouten, OSB# 115153 Amber L. Labrecque, OBS No. 094593 dschouten@ zbslaw.com alabrecque@zbslaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff

WLD24-3026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coos Bay will hold a hearing pursuant to Coos Bay Municipal Code 15.15 "Dangerous Buildings" for the properties located at 1050-1060-10701088-1090 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. The hearing will take place on August 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon.

WLD24-3025 Publice Notice NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE On SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2024, 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: 537 E. 11th St., Coquille, OR 97423. The court case number is 24CV08700, where Banner Bank is plaintiff, and Estate of Dale Aaron Pierce, Jason Pierce, State of Oregon Department of Human Services, All Other Unknown Heirs or Persons Claiming an Interest in the Property, and Occupants and Parties in Possession, 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/

WLD24-3022 STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS.

NOTICE TO HEIRS, DEVISEES, AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS CASE No. 24PB06471 In the Matter of the Estate of Edward N. Morrison, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LaGina Skelley has been appointed as the personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers within four (4) months of the date of the first date of this publication, to the personal representative in care of Cauble & Whittington LLP, 111 SE 6th St., Grants Pass, OR 97526. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court, the personal representative, Christopher L. Cauble (541) 476-8825. Dated and first published on August 9, 2024. Christopher L. Cauble, OSB #962374. Attorney for Personal Representative.

LCL,TSN, CBW24-4000 Publice Notice

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Central Lincoln PUD will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 996 Hwy. 101, Florence,

Oregon. In addition to regular business, two executive sessions will be held in accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(h) "to consult with counsel concerning legal rights with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed" and ORS 192.660(2) (i) "to review and evaluate employment-related performance of the chief executive officer̷…" To review the meeting agenda, please go to clpud.org. Customers interested in attending the meeting virtually can email info@clpud.org to make a request.

Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter ofthe Estate of KATHLEEN .L RICKENBACH Deceased. Case No. 24PB06737 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Sudoku Puzzle 8/17

BY MARY SCHAMEHORN

Although I couldn't

nd a photo of the speci c grocery store mentioned in my rst story, I am sharing a picture of First Street (including a grocery store) taken before the Fire.

An article in the Jan. 31, 1918, Western World is headlined: "Cash and Carry Comes to Bandon."

"The Sanito Grocery is the rst retail grocery store in Coos county to adopt the 'Cash and Carry' system, which, since the inauguration of the food administration throughout the country, is gradually becoming universal. Merchandise men assert that it takes considerable courage to take such a radical departure from the accustomed routine, but Mr. Hornung (the owner) believes that it is compatible with the request of the food administration in the following order issued to all retail grocers: 'Every unnecessary service in connection with the distribution of food products must be eliminated. Deliveries and credits must be curtailed, and the consumer given the bene t of savings so effected, in order that the people may have food at prices within their reach.'

"The new system means that all purchases must be paid for on the spot and the purchases are not delivered but must be carried away by the purchaser. It is considered a patriotic plan all over the country. It requires some patriotism on the part of the general public to be made successful. In other words, it comes in the same category as 'wheatless and meatless days' and it will mean another big stride towards getting the nation on a new permanent thrift basis."

An article on the front page of an October 1959 issue of Western World announces that a new grocery store is coming to town.

"Groundwork is underway on McKay's Market (second photo), a new food market and rst unit of a proposed shopping center being planned for the block between Ninth and Tenth streets east of Highway 101.

"The market will be in an 82 x 120-foot expanded shale block building, now under construction by Starr Builders of Lebanon, and the completed market will represent an investment of $210,000, according to the owner Kenneth McKay, who also has markets in Coos Bay, Empire and

Port Orford.

"The block will probably be designated 'Woodland Heights Shopping Center,' McKay said, adding that he hopes the 9800 square-foot market will be ready to open in March 1960.

"Other developments in the shopping center, which are now only tentative plans, include service station, variety, drug and beauty parlor, McKay said.

"Starr builders are familiar with the community as contractors on Bandon High School, Harbor Lights Junior High, combination high school gymnasiumauditorium and the current Southern Coos General Hospital project. Roy Starr is the partner in charge of Bandon."

It wasn't until a meeting last week of the Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers, of which I am a member, did we realize that Aug. 7 was of cially National Lighthouse Day, so there was no time to put together a proclamation for me to read at the Aug. 5 council meeting. But that doesn't mean we did not want to acknowledge such an important day.

It was on this day in 1789 that Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys and public piers.

In Celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the signing of the Act and the commissioning of the rst Federal lighthouse, Congress passed a resolution which designated Aug. 7, 1989, as National Lighthouse Day.

The Coquille River Lighthouse (third photo) was built in 1895 and has been a source of pride all these years.

To learn more about our efforts to nd the funding to restore the lighthouse, and to bring electricity to the building, go to CoquilleRiverLighthouseKeepers.org and look at our website. And if you are willing to chip in with a donation, that could be sent to P.O. Box 21, Bandon.

The big event coming up this week is National Night Out, a nationwide celebration honoring the men and women who serve their communities as rst responders.

Sponsored by the Bandon Police Department, the free event is Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 5 to 8 at Bandon City Park. This is a funlled evening for people of all ages, with free food, a bouncy house for kids and a chance to meet many of the rst responders who work to keep our community safe.

As I See It

Another fun evening on the calendar is the Celebration of Theatre Gala Night on Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Sprague Theater, presented by the Bandon Playhouse and the Theater.

There will be three nohost food trucks available, two free drinks included in the ticket price (Bandon Rain cider, beer, wine or soda), live music by Skeet (John Gretzinger) and juggling by Nameer El Kadi, fun scenes from the Playhouse's upcoming season and, for the grand nale, the engaging oneact play, "Tales from the Kitchen Table," written and performed by Corrie Gant.

Festivities begin at 5:30, with the show to start at 7. Tickets are $25 and are available at bandonplayhouse.org.

As far as I know there is no meet and greet scheduled for Tuesday (Aug. 6), but there is a great talk coming up Tuesday, Aug. 13, sponsored by Southern Coos Hospital. The speaker will be Dr. Neil Nathan, who will speak on Chronic In ammation, including information on Lyme disease and mold toxicity. People will gather at Bandon Fisheries Warehouse at 11:30 a.m., with the talk to begin at noon.

The news that hit people hard last week was the notice across the top of Coffee Break that its last publication would be Wednesday, July 31. This has been the major source of advertising since the corporation that owns The World shut down the Western World several years ago, and now the Coffee Break. I am not sure how many years this has been publishing, but I am pretty sure it began in the 1970s when Warren and Marilyn Strycker owned the Western World, which was published once a week. Coffee Break was a daily, except for Sunday, in the early days. It is hard to believe that it was no longer pro table, but I would guess that the logistics of trying to place an ad without an of ce in Bandon contributed to the dif culty, but it was certainly something that people had come to depend on for many years.

The Bandon Library Friends & Foundation is holding its Summer Book Sale Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, in the Library's Sprague Room. BLFF members only may attend Friday from 10 to noon; everyone is welcome noon until 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. If you're not a member or need to renew, you may do so at the door.

All hardback books will cost $1. Everything else will be 50 cents. On Saturday, a grocery bag of books will be $5. All proceeds from the sales bene t the Bandon Library.

A recent press release from the Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center explains that the hospital is embarking on a major project to convert its medical records and accounting software to new state-of-the-art systems.

"After a year of vetting medical record providers and identifying and securing funding resources, SCHHC has contracted with Sage to implement its new accounting system Intacct, and with Epic Community Connect, hosted by Providence Health Systems, to implement its new electronic health records platform," said the press release.

investment by Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center to improve the overall health of every person we serve.'"

With the new Epic system, the hospital will join 70 percent of Oregon hospitals on the same computerized health record platform. The hospital is celebrating its 25th anniversary in its new building on east 11th street and is planning a celebration at the site between 2 and 4 on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Hino is inviting anyone who worked at the hospital when it opened or was a member of the hospital board to speak at the anniversary event.

injuries and the cause of death was determined to be homicidal violence. As a result, Geer was developed into a person of interest in this investigation, according to the sheriff's of ce. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's of ce at 541-396-2106.

Geer has ties to Bandon, with members of his family having grown up here.

"The change will offer increased operability and portability of medical records, and drastically improve quality measure tracking and reporting capabilities, according to the CEO Raymond Hino. 'This is a major

A 32-year-old Myrtle Point man, Ian Edward Geer, is wanted in connection with a homicide which occurred July 26 on Lampa Lane. Shortly before 8 p.m., the Sheriff's of ce dispatch had received a call about a re at that location. A man, who was identi ed as 89-year-old Frank Sherman Sr., was located inside the residence and transported to Bay Area Hospital with lifethreatening injuries. Based on the circumstances surrounding the call the Coos County Major Crime Time was called to investigate. The next day Sherman died of his

I recently saw a question on Facebook: "What does a mayor do?" It was actually directed at the Coos Bay mayor, but I decided to look at my calendar for a twoweek period, and here's what I found: I attended a Meet and Greet, the Community Garden's Garden Party, a Coquille River Lighthouse Keepers meeting, the Aug. 5 city council meeting (on my birthday), a meeting with the chamber board of directors, attended a celebration and read a proclamation for Coast Community Health Center, ran a hospital board meeting, attended a meeting with business people to learn about plans for Old Town, attended a museum board meeting and made two trips to City Hall to sign checks.

Photos contributed by the Mary Schamehorn collection

Food Truck-Off

By BREE LAUGHLIN

Coquille Car Show continued from page 1

The Coquille Steak Feed & Car Show benefits the local Fire and Rescue.

Crowds enjoyed rows of special interest cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Photos by Bree Laughlin The

Casino's sixth-annual Food Truck Off featured

Opinion

By J. Mark Powell InsideSources.com

There’s no denying these are tough times for the U.S. Postal Service. Thanks to email and bills being delivered and paid online, stamp sales are way down while operating expenses are way up, resulting in billions of dollars of debt. In the early 20th century, the Postal Department was looking for ways to expand its services. And what it came up with — or, at least, how folks used it — will surprise you.

First, the back story.

The Continental Congress created the U.S. Post Office in 1775 (with Ben Franklin as the first postmaster general). In 1792, it became the Cabinet-level Post Office Department. For the next 121 years, it

HOLY COW! HISTORY:

did a credible job of delivering mail — you know, the whole “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night …” bit.

During that time, the Postal Department focused on delivering letters. Newspapers (it cost a penny to send one within 100 miles and 1.5 cents beyond that) were also carried. Starting in 1845, local papers were sent for free. Then, in 1852, magazines got the same sweetheart penny rate newspapers enjoyed. That was essentially it: letters, magazines and newspapers. If you wanted to send a parcel, you had to send it via a shipping company. Adams Express was the FedEx and UPS of the 19th century. Wells Fargo was another major carrier.

Americans benefited from reading all those publications they could now

receive at home, but the Postal Department didn’t. Sending printed material at rock-bottom rates was taking a big bite out of its bottom line.

In 1913, Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock came up with an idea to offset that expense. He thought his department should have a piece of the package delivery action.

Hitchcock was an innovative executive. He pioneered airmail service, made mail fraud prosecution a priority, and even started “Operation Santa Claus,” where postal workers replied to children’s letters to jolly old Saint Nick.

Parcel service began January 1, 1913. Though the idea was forward-thinking, Hitchcock leaped before he looked. While the Postal Department had set rates

A WORD PLEASE:

By June Casagrande

We’ve all been there: You ask someone a direct question and they answer a question you didn’t ask. Like you want to know whether you should turn left or right on Maple Street, and they say, “Yup, Maple Street’s just a few blocks that-a-away.”

Well, copy editors have a version of that. We ask a colleague about a particularly tricky passage: “Would you put a comma in this sentence?” or “Would you put a hyphen here” or “Should the verb agree with this word or that word?” and the answer we get, over and over, is: “Recast the sentence.” Never mind that

sometimes you can’t recast the sentence. Perhaps it’s a quotation, which ethics forbid you to revise. Or maybe you were asking as more of a hypothetical to understand some nuance of commas or hyphens or subject-verb agreement. The answer you get is still, “Recast the sentence,” often followed by a detailed example of how the person answering the question would recast it.

A rather extreme example of this appeared in the Ask the Editor section of the Associated Press online stylebook a while back.

A subscriber wrote: “Please, no recasts. I cannot find a definitive answer anywhere on the planet. Keep in mind these repre-

sent directly quoted utterances. Do we keep or toss the comma after France’s, New York’s and 2001’s?

‘Alice said, “Paris, France’s, sights are breathtaking!”’

‘Gov. Cuomo said, “Albany, New York’s, crime rate has risen exponentially.”’

‘Joe said, “September 11, 2001’s, tragic events will be indelibly etched in the minds of everyone.”'”

These are interesting questions because they create a conflict between comma rules and good taste. Comma rules say that when you refer to a city followed by its state, then continue the sentence, the state is followed by a comma. For instance: Albany, New York, is lovely this time of year.

To make a submission to the editor, fill out a submission form at www.theworldlink.com email: WorldEditor@countrymedia.net or call 541-266-6035.

When the Mailman Carried Kids

for package delivery, its bureaucrats immediately ran into an unintended consequence. They didn’t specify what items could and couldn’t be sent by Parcel Post.

Americans used the new service with gusto. Farmers mailed live bees. College students mailed their laundry home to their mothers. (That much hasn’t changed in the last century.)

And in several cases, some families even sent their children by mail. No, really, they did. The first known case was reported in Ohio. Just weeks into Parcel Post’s availability, Jesse and Mathilda Beagle mailed their 8-month-old son James to his grandmother a few miles away. Fortunately for the Beagles, James weighed in just under the 11-pound weight limit. The postage

The same rule applies to countries after cities: Paris, France, is home to the Eiffel Tower.

And the same rule applies to years after dates: September 11, 2001, was a tragic day.

But sometimes, especially in casual speech, people can make New York, France or 2001 possessive. New York’s weather is nice this time of year. France’s president will visit. 2001’s events affected us all.

This is almost never a problem, but when the rules call for a comma in the same spot, things get unsightly and a little weird. Notice how, in “Paris, France’s, sights are breathtaking,” it sounds more like you’re talking about

cost them 15 cents, about $4.76 today. The couple took out $50 in insurance, just in case.

Baby James arrived safe and sound. It was such a novelty that it inspired human interest newspaper stories, which in turn led to other tots “going postal.”

The most celebrated incident occurred on Feb. 19, 1914, when 4-year-old Charlotte Mary Pierstorff was “mailed” nearly 75 miles to her grandparents in Grangeville, Idaho. The trip became so famous that it was turned into the children’s book “Mailing Mary” by Michael O. Tunnell.

(That particular case wasn’t as cold-hearted as it may sound. Train tickets weren’t cheap in those days, and the family apparently economized by shipping the child by Parcel Post. A relative worked as a railway mail

France’s sights than Paris’s. A similar effect is true for the other two sentences.

Rulebooks like the Associate Press Stylebook don’t tell you what to do in these situations. So subscribers sometimes just pose the question to AP’s editors on the stylebook’s website. Usually, this works out great. But not this time.

“Really, truly, recasting is the thing to do,” replied an editor. “Just because someone utters a quote doesn't mean, in most cases, that you have to use the quote in full or in part. There's not a definitive style for this and many other questions because Style Rule No. 1 would be: Recast, rephrase, rewrite! So, we don't have a defini-

Michalek said.

service clerk and accompanied her on her journey.)

It didn’t take long for the Post Office’s big brass to realize the practice could lead to serious trouble. Major newspapers reported on June 13, 1913, that Hitchcock put the kibosh on sending kids via mail. (Though in

— the one brief shining moment when C.O.D. could have stood for Child on Delivery.

tive answer either. I could make something up, but that's not wise or helpful. Sorry!”

In my opinion, the editor should have recast that answer as: “We don’t have a rule. You’re on your own.” That would be helpful because when there’s no rule, editors are free to make judgment calls. It’s part of the job. But being told to recast something we can’t recast, after explaining as much ... not helpful. What would I do in this situation? I’d probably keep the comma after 2001’s, New York’s and France’s. It hews more closely to the known guidelines and, because there’s no rule for this exact situation, it can’t be wrong.

Owners Neal Barlow and Dustin Michalek said they hope the arcade will appeal to both tourists and locals.

The business partners have had a ‘soft opening’ earlier this summer acquiring different games and setting up a party space. Now, they have a plenty of games to choose from, including favorites like Guitar Hero, Halo, Jurassic Park, air hockey, Pacman, prize games and more.

“We've had a lot of support from the community because there's nothing like this in Bandon for kids,” Barlow said.

The arcade owners said new technology makes it easy to load money onto a card to play the games.

Customers also have the option to download an app to track their gameplay and earn bonus credits.

The owners said during the summer, tourists would come into Bandon, eat and go to the beach, then ask ‘What else is there to do?’

Michalek said their business fills a gap by providing an additional

activity for families and encourages visitors to extend their time in Bandon.

The arcade owners also appreciate support of the local community and hope to become a ‘go-to’ for birthday parties and other celebrations.

“We definitely want to be a benefit to the community, and become a destination that people want to come to in Bandon,”

The business partners said they were thankful for the support of their spouses to open the new arcade.

The arcade owners said the business came together rather quickly, thanks in-part to the help of the Southwestern Community College Small Business Development Center.

Anyone interested in hosting a birthday party or other gathering at the arcade can contact the owners on Facebook at Fins Family fun or visit the arcade at 325 2nd Street S.E. in Olde Towne Bandon (next to the Broken Anchor, in the former space of Washed Ashore.) They are open every day from noon to 8 p.m. throughout the summer.

Summer chess tournament fun in Coquille

J. Mark Powell

Fin's Family continued from page 1

The rst Blackberry Arts Festival

GUEST WRITER BARBARA SCHEIRMAN

In 1982, the editor and publisher of the Coos Bay newspaper, The World, had an idea.

Jerry Baron was and is a ne artist with a studio in North Bend and he saw the need to showcase our areas artist so that the community could see what they do and the work they create.

Baron created the now annual event, The Blackberry Arts Festival, which now has run consecutively for 42 years in the downtown district of Coos Bay. He thought of the name of the event since it coincided with the advent of the area's wild

blackberry harvest. The event evolved into a downtown community street fair, with local arts, crafts, food and entertainment. A special favorite are the booths which feature blackberry treats, such as pies, cobblers and jams, as well as fresh blackberries for sale.

Baron, now 91 years old says, “I had the idea to start the event, which I called the Blackberry Arts Festival, because I wanted the area’s artists –of which I am on-to show their stuff to the community. I got a committee of people together, who I thought could me organize and implement it.” He continued, “It grew from just a focus on

artists to a much wider event, which please me and apparently the community agreed, since it’s been an annual event since I conceived of it.”

Baron remembers the eagerness and excitement the committee he formed showed when he presented his idea. Among the rst organizers were JoAnn Verger, former mayor of Coos Bay; Bill Bergelt, manager of the Penney's store; and Dorthy Vaughn, local artist. Baron felt they all had areas of expertise in which they specialized which would combine to make a successful event. He was certainly right. Today, the festival has expanded to two days

and draws artists from all over the country as well as our local artists. It is a creative exchange, and the art and crafts are handmade and of the highest quality. They are for sale to the public and the artists are on hand to explain or demonstrate their processes and ideas.

When you visit the Blackberry Arts Festivities this year in downtown Coos Bay held on August 24 through the 25th, you can pause a moment to smell the blackberry pie and remember to silently give homage to Jerry Barron and his committee for creating the annual event that has endured for these many years.

Oregon decision makers convene in Coos Bay for transportation tour and roundtable

tives from ODOT.

about rural areas.

BY NATE SCHWARTZ

Oregon’s Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) held the Coos Bay leg of their statewide tour of transportation infrastructure on August 7th, 2024. Decision-makers from all over the state convened at Marsh eld High School to tour the local area with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), participate in a round-table discussion, and hear concerns from the public.

The day began with the ODOT tour of transportation sites around Coos Bay. An ODOT public transportation bus picked up legislators and local industry members at Marsh eld High. It took its rst stop at the Coos Bay DMV, to discuss the facilities side of ODOT’s purview.

The most impactful stop of the day was at the site of the landslide on Ross Inlet Road, a rural, two-lane street. The amount of road lost to the slide is staggering, as is the bill to repair such a slide. $500,000 according to representa-

Slides are just one area of concern when it comes to roads in Oregon, but they are a common and expensive one. Slides often continue to ‘migrate’ and claim more of the road if unchecked. All repairs have the burden of being cost-effective and long-lasting, while also considering access issues for the road in question. Can emergency services still get through? What are the potential detour routes?

After the tour concluded, decision-makers gathered for a round-table discussion on the biggest issues facing their areas. Mayor Joe Bennetti and Commissioner Bob Main were on hand representing Coos Bay’s interest, alongside representatives from multiple jurisdictions and industries including tourism and trucking.

Sen. Chris Gorsek and Rep. Susan McLain, the co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Transportation, conducted the meeting and asked for feedback from the group. There were a couple of

clear areas of focus for Coos Bay, and ODOT in general.

A huge topic for discussion was diversifying ODOT’s funding streams. Currently, the gas tax is the department’s most consistent revenue generator, and with cars becoming more fuel ef cient, and electric vehicles hitting the road, that consistency has started to diminish.

Discussion of ideas for bringing in more money took up a large portion of the meeting, with suggested solutions running the gamut from toll roads to cost-based vehicle registration fees, to a more robust system for tracking tourists and truckers.

More local concerns including the health and maintenance of Highway 101, improvements to rail infrastructure, and more robust walking and cycling trails, were all brought to the attention of the JCT.

In closing, McLain asked for one thing those in attendance wanted legislators to remember when in session. The resounding response: Do not forget

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Representatives from the coast were very clear about their desire for our fair share of consideration. State Senator Lew Frederick spoke about those differences, contrasting Highway 101 to its counterpart in the city and stating, “we have to avoid a one-size- ts-all solution.”

These sentiments continued into the public hearing portion of the evening, where the members of the JCT took public comments from local citizens. While everyone raised speci c concerns, there was one message that continued throughout the evening: Do not forget about us on the coast, and in rural areas, when the time comes to make decisions.

While this was not a legislative session, but an opportunity for JCT members to hear directly from citizens and cities about their needs, committee members seemed very receptive to the feedback. Let’s hope that feedback is well-taken when the next session begins.

Photo credit Barbara Scheirman

The 91-year-old Jerry Baron still resides in Coos Bay.

Slide ODOT Tour: The landslide on Ross Inlet Road, still expecting repairs.

ODOT Tour DMV: The ODOT Tour bus pulling up to the Coos Bay DMV.

Joint Committee: (From L-R) Oregon State Legislators Rep. Thuy Tran, Sen. Chris Gorsek, Rep. Nancy Nathanson, Sen. Lew Frederick, Rep. Susan McLain, Rep. Court Boice, Rep. Khanh Pham, Sen. Lynn Findley, Rep. Boomer Wright, and Sen. Dick Anderson.