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Food truck pod hosting events

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Less than a year after its’ inception, the Front Street Food Truck Court in Coos Bay has quickly become a hub for a variety of cuisines, as well as a community gathering spot.

All the spaces are now being rented at the food truck court – which is home to Yoda’s Hut, Elkhorn BBQ, Sweetheart Waffle Truck, 101 Taco Truck and On the Strip, as well as newcomers The Big Cheese and Frying Nemo.

“It has absolutely been a good summer for us,” said

owner Rick Stevens.

In addition to food trucks, Oregon Coast Axe Throwing, is part of the pod. The venue also has a full bar and both indoor and outdoor seating.

This summer, Stevens started hosting a variety of family-friendly community events at the food truck court. There are more are in the works.

On Friday, Sept. 1, the band Toyz will be performing in the front parking lot at the venue.

Frying Nemo offers fun take on fish and chips

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

The Oregon Coast is known for its seafood. So local food truck owners said it made sense to offer locally-sourced fish options at the food truck court. “Everyone was asking for fish and chips. It was needed down

here,” said Greg Marshall.

Marshall has one of the community’s most longstanding food trucks, Elkhorn Barbecue, which has been operating since 2013. He opened his latest “Frying Nemo” food truck with Mariss Stevens.

Stevens and Marshall said they came up with the idea for the Finding Nemo food truck when they were crabbing, and when they saw a food truck up for sale, it felt like it was meant to be.

The food truck owners said they are excited to be offering the seafood niche at the food truck court and are aiming to keep the menu simple yet delicious.

Frying Nemo offers fish and chips, grilled fish with rice, fish tacos – with fried and

grilled options – as well as a “shrimply delicious,” shrimp stuffed avocado.

They said their locally-sourced fish makes them stand out from their competition.

Stevens said the food truck was wildly popular when they first opened and it was a huge push.

“Now we've been getting a lot more regular customers coming in, which is pretty awesome,” Stevens said. “I’m starting to get to know people by name and I no longer ask, ‘How do you like it? I know that they love it. That's why they've come back again and again.”

Stevens is new to the food

The Big joinsCheese food truck crew

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Things are getting extra cheesy at the Front Street Food Truck Court thanks to a new addition to the food truck crew.

The Big Cheese offers a variety of very cheesy items including specialty grilled cheese sandwiches, cheesy burgers and more.

The owners of the new

food truck said they were so impressed with the Food Truck Court that they decided to open one of their own.

Simon Alonzo opened The Big Cheese with his brother and sister-in-law Chris and Kaycie Alonzo.

“They make it such a nice environment that we really don't have any plans on going anywhere else,” Alonzo said.

The new food truck owner said he and his fellow Big Cheese owners liked the food truck court so much they rented the space months before they were able to open their new food truck trailer.

“They were building just such a great community of food trucks and they had

Music on the Bay rocks Mingus Park

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

Thursday’s at Mingus Park have been rockin’ and rolling with a variety of free concert performances brought to the community through Music on The Bay. Music on The Bay is a non-profit corporation with a mission to bring musical excellence to the Bay Area, along southern Oregon’s coast.

On Thursday, Aug. 10, the Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues group performed specialty shows produced by Sonny Hess since the early ’80s. These unique shows are comprised of the top female

performers in the region and expose newly found talent to the Portland blues scene.

Many people of all ages came out to enjoy the live performance. They filled the lawn with blankets and chairs and some got up to dance to the soul-filled music during the Thursday show.

Music on the Bay will continue through Sept. 14, with performances running from 7 to 9 p.m.

Upcoming shows include Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on Aug. 31.

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Photo by Bree Laughlin

The Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues group performed specialty shows for their audience at Mingus Park on Thursday, Aug 12. The performance was part of the free concert series hosted by the nonprofit "Music on the Bay."

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Coos County Fair Update

BY GARY HAGA Fair Board member

The Coos County Fair was a huge success again this year. It is the largest social gathering in our county! Friday and Saturday nights were amazing with the rodeo followed by the concerts. The arena stands were completely filled, including the new 700 seat bleachers and people were standing on the north end watching the events. The only downfall was our lack of parking. We had every lot in Myrtle Point filled with three school buses shuttling to the fairgrounds.

The 4-H programs

are growing in number every year, and we have already outgrown the big barn. We are thinking of adding on to it to accommodate the larger groups. Everyone enjoyed walking through looking at all the animals. The 4-H auctioned off 141 lots bringing in $1,006,005.00. The highest steer brought $25 per pound, lamb $77 per pound, pig $160 per pound and goat $46 per pound. Thank you bidders! The long lines at the carnival rides and food vendors were a good indication that they were enjoyed by all. The chainsaw wood carver that was located in the

Grove was awesome. I hope all got to see the tiger and eagle carving that he created. The pie eating contest was a fun, messy event with a young lady winning. The exhibits in the Oak, Clarno and Floral buildings were well done, too.

I would like to give a big “Thank You” to Myrtle Point Rotary for the new picnic tables, Pacific Power for installing the new light poles, South Port Lumber for the seven loads of chips, D&H Logging for the use of their shovel to load out the old chip pile and their water truck and Milk E Way Feed for supplying feed

for the rough stock. A huge “Thank You” to the volunteers and hired help. We had a record 70 sponsors this year. Without all the work hours and donations we could not have put it all together. Thank you so much.

Projects that will soon be starting at the fairgrounds are new roofs for two 4-H barns, made possible from a private donation, and two sets of new portable bleachers will be put together that were purchased with grant money. There are still several events happening at the fairgrounds this summer.

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On Saturday, Sept.

Limit Fitness will be using the food truck venue for a charity event. The goal is to raise $10,000 to be split between the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude’s Hospital.

On Saturday, Sept. 23

Front Street Food trucks is hosting their second community corn hole tournament.

“We typically draw a pretty good crowd for all the events. So they

should be a great time,” Stevens said.

The food truck court is open every day. They are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. While not all food trucks are always open at the same time, an updated schedule can be found on the Front Street Food Truck Facebook page or on the individual food truck pages. Front Street Food Truck Court is located at 775 Front Street in Coos Bay.

ATTENTION COOS COUNTY ARTISTS AND NON-PROFITS

ATTENTION COOS COUNTY ARTISTS AND NON-PROFITS

ATTENTION

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 for projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, info and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 for projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, info and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Do you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications. The deadline has been extended to November 30, 2021 projects taking place in 2022. For Eligibility, and application go to http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

Do  you have an idea for a new project to improve access to the arts, music, dance, culture in Coos County? Coos County Cultural Coalition is now accepting grant applications.  Deadline is Halloween annually for projects to take place the following calendar year. For eligibility, info and application go to: http://www.ccculturalcoalition.org

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such a positive environment that we rented the space several months before we actually moved in,” Alonzo said.

The Big Cheese menu has been evolving since their inception, and continues to evolve, he said.

“We primarily opened with a big grilled cheese menu because we wanted something that just wasn't in town,” Alonzo said. “But now there's a few other cheesy items as well. We decided to do a simple, classic, really good burger.”

The Big Cheese employees grind of all their own meat, hand cut their pickles and have a specialty brioche bun shipped in for their burgers. Specialty grilled cheese sandwiches have included a classic with American,

cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and other melty sandwiches such as buffalo chicken, pastrami and pizza melts, as well as a jalapeno popper, turkey bacon and bacon and cheddar melt sandwiches. They also offer a few notso cheesy items, sides and “little cheese” items for kids. The Big Cheese owners said they are perfecting their current menu items while developing more creative specialty items.

So far, patrons have been very supportive, Alonzo said.

“The community has been amazing and we've had so many customers come back and back again and tell us how much they love our food,

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How to Make a Banana Split

Originally served in drug stores, soda fountains, and ice cream parlors, the banana split is traditionally served in a long dish called a boat. To make a banana split, cut the banana lengthwise and place it in the dish. Then add scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the slices of banana. Each scoop gets a topping; add crushed pineapple to the strawberry, drizzle chocolate syrup over the vanilla, and add strawberry topping to the chocolate. Next, sprinkle with crushed nuts. Finally, garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

The Invent

A 23-year-old apprentice pharmacist at

Tassel’s Pharmacy in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, created the first banana split in 1904. David Evans Strickler enjoyed inventing sundaes at the store’s soda fountain. For only 10 cents, Strickler sold his first “banana-based triple ice cream sundae,” double the cost of all the other sundaes.

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Whether you go out for a banana split or make one at home, be sure to get two! One for you and one to share. Host a banana split buffet with a variety of ice creams and toppings. Let judges taste each kind. Then crown the winner with bragging rights. If you need a recipe to get you started, try this Banana Split Cheesecake recipe.

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John “Jack” E. Hoffman

November 17, 1939 – August 8, 2023

John “Jack” Hoffman, 83, of North Bend, passed away on August 8, 2023, in Coos Bay, Oregon. He was born on November 17, 1939 in North Bend, the son of Jacob and Laurella Hoffman and attended Marshfield High School where he was a member of the 1956 state championship football team before graduating in 1957. Jack also attended Pacific University in Forest Grove where he met and married his wife, Lucille Horner, before graduating in 1962. He taught for a year in Port Orford before teaching Health and Physical Education for the next 33 years at North Bend Junior High School. He also coached football, wrestling and volleyball. Jack enjoyed teaching and coaching and loved connecting with former students after his retirement in 1995.

While still in high school, Jack began volunteering as a Camp Counselor at Camp Easter Seals on Tenmile Lake in Lakeside, Oregon. He was the Director of Camp Easter Seals from 1964 until 1970 and some of his fondest memories were of the summers spent at camp.

Jack was a founding member of the Hauser Rural Fire Department in 1975, serving as Captain as well as on the board of directors for over 35 years. He was instrumental in building the current Hauser fire hall, the procurement of newer, modern fire trucks and in writing the grants for the Hauser Dunes Rescue Vans.

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We were unable to find the creator of National Banana Split Day. However, David Strickler’s hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, proudly celebrates his creation with a festival every August. In 2013,

they placed an official marker at the site of the pharmacy where Strickler first made his famous banana split. Then, the United States Post Office honored the banana split and the town of Latrobe in 2016 with a 47-cent “forever stamp” depicting the banana split. It was one of five stamps in the “Soda Fountain Favorites” series. For a time, Latrobe residents

could receive a cancellation mark memorializing their claim to fame.

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Q. How many calories are in a banana split?

A. According to nutritionix.com, a 450 gram Banana Split contains 852 calories. For a breakdown of the calories by ingredient visit their website.

Q. Is there a National Banana Day?

A. Yes. National Banana Day is the third Wednesday in April.

Q. Can you eat banana peels?

A. While many people may find eating banana peels unappealing, they are edible. - National Day Calendar

Jack was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. In 1996 he began volunteering with the Gardner-ReedsportWinchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (S.T.E.P.) serving on the board of directors for many years.

As much as Jack loved teaching, coaching and volunteering for causes close to his heart, his greatest joy was his wife Lucille and spending time with his family. He was lucky enough to have all of his grandchildren grow up in North Bend, and he was their biggest supporter at school and sporting events.

After his retirement, Jack and Lucille spent

some time traveling around the United States and to Chile. They went on several cruises including trips up the Columbia River, the Mississippi, Nova Scotia, the Panama Canal and his favorite place, Alaska. Jack is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille; his sister, Lois Bernhardt of Hillsboro; his daughters, Karen Stulz and her husband, Jaye of Coos Bay, Cindy Wixey and her husband, Marc of Salem and Bobbi Wilson and her husband,, Steve of Coos Bay; his grandchildren, Nicole Yokbay-Weiss and her husband Martin, Mason Stulz and his wife, Nicole, Kayla Yokbay-Kanaeholo and her husband, Kyle, Jake

Wilson and his partner, Shannon Aune, Lynn Clow and her husband, Levi, Katie Wilson and her husband, Beau Woodward, and Cahlia Wixey; and his nine great grandchildren (with another on the way), Zoie, Karliee, Zoey, MacKenzie, Kamryn, Colton, John, Khloe, and Izabella; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Hoffman; and brother-in-law, Jim Bernhardt.

Jack touched many lives as a teacher, coach, camp director, fireman, volunteer, and lifelong member of the North Bend/ Coos Bay community. He loved telling stories and sharing the history

of the area. He will be missed.

A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals. com. The family suggests donations in Jack’s memory be

made to GardinerReedsport-Winchester Bay STEP (www. umpquastephatchery. org), Coos History Museum (www. cooshistory.org) or North Bend Community Scholarship Fund (www.nbcsf.org). Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Donna Lee Breitkreutz

December 14, 1937 – July 25, 2023

Donna Lee Breitkreutz passed away on July 25, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones and family.

Donna was born in 1937 in Lewiston, Idaho to Donald and Alice Stevenson Case.

Donna grew up as part of a large, loving extended family, playing in the orchard fields around Lewiston and camping, fishing, and hunting in northern Idaho.

Donna remembered the approximately milelong piggyback rides by her older sister Elsie to swim on the shores of the Clearwater and Snake rivers. She later recalled a wild, terrifying drive in her older brother Dale’s Chevy down the Lewiston Hill, and little did she know that the throttle was stuck! She enjoyed a wonderful childhood and made lifelong friends. Donna also met her future husband, Bob Breitkreutz, in Lewiston when he was visiting from Texas.

After graduating from high school, Donna attended Texas Lutheran College in Sequin, majoring in journalism and English. After a fairly complicated courtship because of the distance between Idaho and Texas, Donna and Bob were married in 1957. Bob, along with Donna and others, started Faith Lutheran Church in Wichita Falls, Texas, which is still active today. Later, after leaving the ministry, Bob and Donna moved to Myrtle Point where he accepted a teaching position.

During her working life, Donna worked at the Myrtle Point Herald, where she did various duties, but by far her favorite was writing “Under My Umbrella”. She also was a feature writer for the Mckay’s Market People Pleaser magazine. She was wellknown for her humorous take on daily life with four kids, a scientificallyminded husband, and an array of unusual pets, such as a screech owl and 11 foot pythons. Her family treasures these articles and enjoy reading, reminiscing, and laughing at the memories portrayed in

Juanita Lucille Crew

December 19, 1923 – July 29, 2023

them. Donna, above all, brought laughter and joy to those around her.

Donna was also a Community Activities Director for the city of Myrtle Point. Along with others, she was instrumental in establishing the soccer program in Myrtle Point and elsewhere, which is still ongoing. She facilitated drama, art, music, and a huge variety of classes through Southwestern Community College that greatly impacted the Myrtle Point community. A particular favorite of hers was organizing trips to the tide pools in collaboration with Bob. Donna was voted the 1987 Myrtle Point Citizen of the Year and the 1991 Woman of Achievement by the Myrtle Point Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society. Donna was applauded for “not just doing her job, but always doing it 200 per cent.” At the time of her retirement in 2002, she was the school secretary at Bridge School.

Donna had a talent for bringing people together, often times to accomplish something but also just to have a fun time. She was kind and had a great sense of humor, and truly wanted the best for others. Her passions included writing, music, family, friends, and faith. Donna provided a loving home base for her entire family and her cherished friends.

Donna was a recent member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; prior to that, she was a member of St James Lutheran Church in Myrtle Point. She strengthened her faith daily through morning Bible study with Bob, along with a hot cup of coffee! They applied the verse from 1st Thessalonians 5:11 “encourage one another and build each other up” to each other in addition to others. They also extended unconditional love to those around them.

Donna is survived by her children, Dr. Patti Gates of Coos Bay, OR, Mark Breitkreutz of Coquille, OR, David Breitkreutz and

his wife, Darlene of Ketchikan, AK and Alicen Houghton and her husband, Gary of Eugene, OR; her grandchildren, all of Oregon, include Layne Breitkreutz of Hillsboro, Becca Gates of Coos Bay, Tristan Gates and fiancé, Andrea Malone of Coos Bay, Logan Gates and his wife, Bridget of North Bend, McKenzie Houghton of Monmouth, Zachary and Brittney Breitkreutz of Coquille, Keira Breitkreutz of Monmouth, Joshua Houghton of Eugene; great grandchildren, Dresden Sanchez of Coos Bay and Liam and Hudson Gates of North Bend.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Emily Zoe Houghton; her son-in-law, Gordon Gates; and her beloved husband of 64 years, Robert “Bob” Breitkreutz.

Services will be held at noon, Friday, September 29, 2023 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road in Coos Bay and a graveside service at 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Park, 63060 Millington Frontage Road in Coos Bay. Following the graveside service, there will be a gathering at daughter, Patti’s home in Coos Bay.

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

Stacey Anderson, 60, of Mapleton, Oregon passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023.

Stacey was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dale and Carol Anderson on June 2, 1963. She moved to Oregon in the mid 80’s and began her career as a professional chef. Stacey shared her culinary arts throughout the Oregon coast at many different restaurants. She loved to create unique and tasty recipes, specializing in fresh seafood products from the Pacific.

Stacey is preceded in death by her parents, Dale Anderson and Carol Abuya; her step-mother, Susan

Anderson; and her brother, Caine Anderson. Stacey is survived by her three children, Tammy (Daniel) Byers, Jesse Anderson, and Terri Anderson; her brothers, Ross Anderson and Micheal Anderson; a sister, Melissa Kuhlka; her grandchildren, Phaze, Sierra, James, Shaelee, Tearza, and Jesse; many nieces and nephews; as well as other family and close friends.

A small private gathering to scatter her ashes in the place she loved most in this world will be in the near future.

The family of Stacey wishes to extend our

sincere thanks to the many people who loved and helped care for Stacey toward the end of her life. She loved you all and will be terribly missed in this world. Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home.

Mary Margaret (Bailey) Speece

March 3, 1934 – August 9, 2023

A memorial service for Mary Margaret Speece, 89, of Coos Bay, will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay.

Mary was born March 3, 1934 in Westport, Oregon, to Ivan and Enyd Bailey. She passed away August 9, 2023 in North Bend.

Mary is survived by her three children from her marriage to Frank Whitty; Pete and

Vicki Whitty, Debbie Swafford and John and Diane Whitty; grandchildren, Joshua Whitty, Ali Lancaster, Kathryn Tietz, Garrett Swafford, Ben Hogland, Christopher Whitty and Breanne Whitty; great grandchildren, Stella Lancaster, Barrett Tietz and Peyton Wilson; and her sister, Anita Conn. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Albert Bailey and Virginia Hastie.

John J. Bannon, 99, of Bandon formerly of North Bend died August 6, 2023 in Bandon. Cremation rites were under the direction of Myrtle Grove Funeral Service-Bay Area. 541-2692851. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Mary Margaret Speece, 89, of Coos Bay, passed away August 9, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Sharry Lee Bronola, 66, of Coos Bay, passed away August 10, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131, www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Allen Ray Gillmore, 91, of Coos Bay, passed away on August 14, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Memorial contributions can be made to the Coos Bay Schools Community Foundation, PO Box 873, Coos Bay, OR 97420. 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

Teresa Lynn James, 66, of Coos Bay, passed away August 14, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131, www.coosbayareafunerals. com

Carol "Lynn" L. Abel, 85, of North Bend, passed away on August 15, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-751-0440, www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Ethel Petry, 83, of Coquille, passed away August 15, 2023 at Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Gladys Faye Cross, 88, of Coos Bay, passed away August 16, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541267-3131, www.coosbayareafunerals. com

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At Coos Bay Toyota, we are committed to an environment where the customer is always treated with respect and dignity. Growth is encouraged through diligence, teamwork & creativity. Above all, there is the highest standard of honesty and integrity when conducting business.

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Automotive Sales Associate to join our dynamic sales team. If you have a passion for automobiles, a knack for building relationships, and the drive to succeed, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life.

• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.

• Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in’s and the out’s of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies.

• Perform highquality, professional demonstrations of new/ used vehicles.

• Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business.

• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations.

• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.

• Bring your ‘ A game’ along with a positive attitude to work with you every single day.

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours and weekends

• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred

• Ready to waste no time on learning new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve

• Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members

• Professional, wellgroomed personal appearance

• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

If you have an interest in automotive and a desire to develop a career in the industry, apply today! https://careers.hireology. com/coosbaytoyota

POSITION AVAILABLE at regulatory compliance

firm in Bandon/Coquille area. Compliance Assistant. Full time/long term, health insurance.

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ADMIN SUPPORT POSITION AVAILABLE at regulatory compliance firm in Bandon/Coquille area. Full time/long term, health insurance. $3,200/mo. More info: https://csa-compliance. com

Bandon Inn is accepting applications for ALL positions:

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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.

Volunteers Needed

Our local residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care need your help! LongTerm Care Ombudsmen are volunteers trained by the state as advocates for these residents. Volunteers visit facilities and talk to residents and families to make sure this vulnerable population is receiving the care they need and treated with the dignity they deserve. Sometimes the Ombudsmen are the only visitors the resident receives and their only voice for support. We in Coos and Curry County are in desperate need for others to join us so all long-term residents can be protected from abuse and loss of their rights to proper care. To learn more please contact one of our local ombudsmen at either (541) 267-0892 or (541) 756-5730, or visit www.oltco.org.

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South Coast Head Start

August South Coast Head Start is accepting applications for our FREE preschool and Early Head Start program for qualifying families for the 20232024 program year!

We offer a fun, researched-based curriculum; free and healthy meals; and child development, nutrition, and health screenings with follow-up support for all enrolled children. No potty-training required!

Our services are for pregnant participants to

children age 5. Call us today at 541-888-3717 and ask for enrollment. Or visit us at our Facebook and Instagram page: South Coast Head Start. Priority is given to Homeless children, Foster children, and children with disabilities.

Farm Art Market

5 pm, August 25th Coquille Community Building Farm Art Markey weekly at 5 pm on Fridays.

Beginning Friday, August 4th, continuing each Friday in August. Coquille Community Building, 115 N Birch

Street. To off a marketplace for fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, arts and crafts, live music scheduled August 11th and 25th. Free, open marketplace where producers sell their wares.

First Responder’ BBQ 3-8 pm, August 26th

Coquille Church of the Nazarene

All first responders and their families are invited, along with the community. When we say "first responders,” we mean, Police, Fire, Sheriff's department, paramedics, and hospital staff. 3

p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26. Coquille Church of the Nazarene, 997 W. Central Blvd., Coquille, OR. Because First Responders do so much for our communities. “We believe these first responders and their families deserve to be celebrated and supported,” said Pastor Charles M. Hansen Jr. of the Coquille Church of the Nazarene. We have rented a giant inflatable double slide from coastal jumpers, purchased several outdoor games such as corn hole, ladder ball, lawn darts, spike ball and giant connect four, and we also will organize a tug-of-war between police and firefighters. HOW MUCH? No charge, though we will accept donations on behalf of each department as well as the church, to recover some of the costs of hosting the event.

Many Lands, Many Dances Class

Modern Life Skills for Older Adults:

Bay Area Walk

2 pm, August 28th

A program for older adults and the people who love them held the first Monday of the month. This month, Tom Baake will join us to discuss local walking trails. Attend in-person or register to attend virtually at https://tinyurl. com/8mfd54h.3

1 pm, August 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 folkdance 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.

By J. MARK POWELL InsideSources.com

Life comes down to a handful of defining moments, incidents where one’s destiny hinges on the outcome. Think of taking a college entrance exam, making an offer on your first house, or interviewing for a job. With so much at stake, the delay until the outcome is known is sheer torture. As Tom Petty sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.”

Famous people aren’t exempt from that agony, including the man who gave the world Mickey Mouse. Just consider his nerve-racking ordeal.

Walt Disney was riding high in 1937. A born artist, he began his career as a teenager by drawing illustrations for advertisements. Moving to California in the early 1920s, he and his brother, Roy, started the firm that would eventually grow into the colossus that is today’s Walt Disney Co. Walt was a true pioneer filmmaker. Though primitive by our standards, his early features had moviegoers awed by the

antics of his animated characters on the big screen. Success piled upon success. Mickey appeared in 1928, Pluto in 1930, Goofy in 1932, and Donald Duck in 1935. There was an Oscar in 1932, the first of 26 the Academy would ultimately present him. He was an innovator, too. Walt was using technicolor when technicolor wasn’t cool (and grossly expensive to boot). He drove himself hard and insisted on getting the very best from those who worked for him, making his reputation rise.

By 1937, Walt was ready for his most challenging undertaking to date: An animated telling of the Snow White fairytale. And in typical Disney fashion, not just any old cartoon would do. Walt wanted to take animation to places it had never been before and give audiences a completely new experience. That required a team of highly talented artists and technicians, which took money. A boatload of money. In fact, more money than Walt had.

As he forged ahead with his trademark drive and determination, the bills kept mounting. When the cash was almost gone, Walter sat down with big brother Roy, who ran the financial side of the business. They had spent $1.25 million (about $26.5 million today) when their resources ran out. They were a quarter million short.

Roy said a loan from the Bank of America was necessary to finish the film. And that observation came with a big “but.”

But for the loan to be secured, Walt would first have to win over Joseph Rosenberg, the bank’s VP who made loans to movie studios. And that, in turn, meant letting him see the half-complete film so he would know what his money would be financing.

Walt balked. Like all perfectionists, he never let anyone see his work until the finished product was polished and ready for the public. Roy told him there was no alternative. Joe Rosenberg would never buy a pig in a poke.

A no-nonsense businessman,

Joe had financed some of early Hollywood’s biggest hits. He was an interesting character, too, having squeezed a lot of living into his 56 years. Joe, born in Hungary, was a Yale grad who had been a surveyor for a Mexican railroad that flopped, then a mining engineer in frontier Arizona. He somehow landed in a bank and wound up bankrolling Tinseltown. Unimpressed by fake glitter, his keen eye searched for value.

Walt’s team worked overtime to get “Snow White” as presentable as possible. Joe came to the Disney studios one Saturday afternoon for a private screening with just him and Walt. The projector flickered to life as Walt held his breath and hoped for the best.

Only a fraction of the film was complete. Most of it was still rough pencil sketches, with completely blank chunks scattered throughout. Walt swallowed down the jitters as he nervously scanned Joe’s face for his reaction. There was none. The banker sat silent and stone-faced throughout.

Walt’s heart was racing when he walked Joe to his car. After nearly two hours together, the meeting was wrapping up without the slightest indication of what the potential lender was thinking.

At his car, Joe thanked Walt for this time, said goodbye, hopped inside, started the engine, and then casually added, “That thing is going to make a hatful of money” as he drove off.

The rest, as they say, was history. Walt Disney had gone to the brink, had gambled everything, and had won.

And at the next year’s Academy Awards ceremony, he went home with a special honorary Oscar for his efforts, too.

ABOUT THE WRITER

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

Celebrating New Coastal and Ocean Investments in Oregon – Part One

Oregon’s coast is increasingly shaped by the climate crisis. Sea level rise, more severe flooding, intensifying storms, and ocean acidification are threatening our coastal communities and their ocean-based economies. Climate change is causing bluff erosion, receding shorelines, and impacts on shellfish populations. In the face of these challenges, we have tremendous opportunity to implement innovative solutions that will help Oregonians adapt and thrive in a changing climate. We are not standing by helplessly and watching climate change wreak havoc on our coasts. Thanks to new coastal and ocean investments made possible by Congress, the Biden Administration, and the Oregon Legislature, we are now taking steps to address the ocean and coastal challenges facing our communities.

When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law one year ago, it was the largest investment in climate change solutions in United States’ history. Now, those investments are making their way to Oregon’s ocean and coasts. Here’s how:

COASTAL RESILIENCE

The first round of funds from the IRA is supporting $17.7 million in projects intended to make Oregon’s coastal communities and economies more resilient. That’s especially critical when sea levels are expected to rise up to a foot along the U.S. coastlines in the next 30 years, with damaging flooding expected to occur

more than 10 times as often as they do today.

IRA-funded projects in Oregon will restore floodplains, fish habitats, and estuaries and their cultural connections. For example, the Conservation of Cape Foulweather Headland will preserve undeveloped coastal property, providing opportunities for community resilience education and stewardship of important tribal lands and waters.

PORTS AND SHIPPING

Ensuring our coastal communities are climate ready is not Oregon’s only ocean-related climate opportunity. If shipping were a country, it would be the eighth largest emitter of greenhouse gasses globally. Port operations also impact nearby communities, often communities of color, that for too long have borne a disproportionate burden from toxic air pollution.

The good news is that the IRA provided $3 billion to the Environmental Protection Agency to finance projects that would reduce emissions at ports through electrification, the installation of solar panels, and the replacement of diesel trucks.

BEYOND THE IRA

Oregon’s South Coast also represents opportunity to further decarbonize our supply chain through the development of the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port (PCIP) Project, a deep-water container terminal at the Port of Coos Bay, where direct rail access could cut a cargo container’s emissions by up to 75%. This proposed all-electric intermodal terminal would

help eliminate the need for ships to idle – spewing carbon into nearby communities – and reduce the number of carbon-emitting trucks on Oregon’s roadways.

I passed legislation this past session to provide a pathway to begin developing the PCIP, and the Oregon Legislative Assembly allocated $40 million to help bring this project to fruition. With the support of Congresswoman Val Hoyle, former Congressman Peter DeFazio session, and Senators Merkley and Wyden, we hope to leverage this into $5 billion of Federal and private investment to create thousands of good, clean jobs in a part of Oregon that has struggled. The PCIP could serve as a model for helping us on the road to a decarbonized supply chain while still providing sustainable jobs in an increasingly globalized world. Decarbonizing our ports can help mitigate the effects of climate change, create more jobs, and advance environmental justice for port-adjacent communities.

CLEAN ENERGY TESTING

South of Newport, PacWave will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the U.S. When completed, PacWave will offer wave energy developers the opportunity to try different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid.

Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences is managing

the construction and operation of the more than $80 million facility

New ocean-climate investments in Oregon’s coast and communities like these demonstrate the kind of opportunities we have to fight and adapt to climate change.

We owe our gratitude to ocean climate action champions in Congress–especially Rep. Bonamici, Rep. Hoyle, Senator Merkley, and Senator Wyden–who fought for many of these investments.

These are programs largely supported by the federal government in Washington DC. In the second part of this report, I will detail climate action being initiated by the state.

Celebrating New Coastal and Ocean Investments in Oregon

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In June, the Oregon Legislature passed a landmark Climate Resilience Budget Framework that not only invests $90 million in climate resilience efforts statewide, but will also be used to begin attracting nearly $1 billion in federal funding.

The Climate Resilience Budget Framework includes investments to help make our state’s residential and commercial buildings more energy-efficient, funds to develop community-resilience hubs for emergency preparedness, and funds for more robust wildfire resilience across Oregon. As well, the Framework provides continued investments in Oregon’s Solar & Storage Rebate Program, the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, and the Natural & Working Lands Fund – an effort

I was proud to lend my support to this legislative session in an effort to promote natural climate solutions on our working lands for biological carbon sequestration.

Over the past six months, I sponsored and passed HB 2914 to establish a dedicated fund and program for the retrieval and disposal of abandoned and derelict vessels languishing in our state’s waterways. I also led the effort to expand our successful marine reserves program on our coast. While funding did not materialize for the expansion of the marine reserves program this last legislative session, I certainly haven’t given up. Moving forward, I will be communicating with the Governor’s Natural Resources team to begin exploring how we can fix the missed opportunity to better support our marine reserves in 2024. I’ll also be advocating for and promoting other ocean policy issues that the Ocean Policy Advisory Commission has recommended as I begin to formulate my legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session.

I also helped advocate for a number of successful conservation, environmental, and toxic-free interests over the last two sessions, including holding fuel operators responsible for developing seismic resilience plans for their fuel storage, establishing environmental review standards for the landing of undersea network cables, funding for the study of ocean acidification and hypoxia, overhauling our state’s recycling system, and implementing producer responsibility rules for plastic-waste pol-

luters. I was also very proud to lend my ‘yes’ vote to HB 2021 two years ago to get our state moving toward a 100% below baseline target of greenhouse gas emission by 2040. This session, I was also proud to support and co-sponsor HB 3043, which directs the Oregon Health Authority to begin regulating potentially toxic chemicals in children’s products and SB 543, which prohibits food vendors from using Styrofoam packaging for prepared food in Oregon.

I often opine that good work of global consequence is happening every day at the research hub south of Newport. If we are going to address the climate challenge, ocean warming, acidification, fishing and energy, those advances will come from Hatfield, the Marine Science Center, NOAA and PacWave. The central coast of Oregon is quickly emerging as the leading region addressing climate and changing ocean science.

As I said in the first of these two reports, new ocean-climate investments in Oregon’s coast and communities demonstrate the kind of opportunities we have to fight and adapt to climate change and be better stewards of our lands and natural resources. We owe our gratitude to ocean climate action champions in our legislature and Congress who fought for these investments.

Taking action gives us hope for a just and livable future where our communities and our citizens cannot just survive, but thrive, in a changing climate.

By MARY SCHAMEHORN

"Fifty Years With Bandon" is the headline of a column written by the late Lloyd Morris, which appeared in the January 4, 1962, issue of Western World. It's a great first-person story of how he arrived here and what he witnessed in five decades.

"On Jan. 5, 1912, I first set foot on a wharf in Bandon (first photo). The trip was made by railroad train from Kansas to Roseburg, where my older brother Ralph was principal of the West Side school. The trip from Roseburg to Bandon required two days, 16 horses, two steam boats and $13.

"My brother J.J.(Jap) Morris was here before me. He and our youngest brother Arthur had come by lumber schooner to Coos Bay. Arthur came down with typhoid fever and died. Jap took the disease and nearly died. The two young nurses, Miss Woodruff and Miss Pressey, who cared for the boys, both took the dreaded disease and died. It broke up the little hospital.

"Miss Pressey was a sister of the late R.M. (Bob) Pressey who farmed at Two Mile. Jap and Bob became close friends.

"Soon after arriving here I established Bandon's first clothes cleaning business. I had to bill the town three times to explain to the people what 'in the sam hill' I was doing. The business was a success from the start. I was so successful in collecting that in six years, I lost

As I See It: 50 years in Bandon

only $24 from bad bills. I trusted most everyone who wanted credit. Later I ranched many years at Two Mile.

"On that day fifty years ago when I crossed the wharf from the boat landing, passing the warehouse, woolen mill (second photo), the 'Greasy Elbow' cafe, Garouttes' Livery stable, Blundell's Candy Kitchen and a half dozen saloons, water sloshing under the buildings and plank streets, I was wondering what the future held for such a place. I predicted a faster growth in population than we have had, but rather doubled the possibility of the worthwhile improvements that we since have gained. It just looked like the place was off to a wrong start.

"There have been many improvements in Bandon. The seven old time saloons are gone. The city's business is much better conducted. Our whole school setup is a wonderful improvement -- made possible largely by consolidations. The lower part of town was on pilings over tide waters (third photo) -- it has been filled in with dredging from the river. Streets which were mud trails are now paved. The houses are mostly new and modern. And we have a good modern new hospital.

"I can't point to any one man who took the bull by the horns and changed the town. Some have done more than others, but mostly I think we have just gradually worked toward a

better Bandon."

J.J. Morris was married to Millie Snead, who later married Bill Kreutzer after J.J.'s death. She was the grandmother of the Albertson (Warren) kids, Karin and Barry, whose mother was Hazel Morris Albertson.

I recently learned that Dr. Carl J. Moehring, Bandon, an internal medicine specialist who opened his Bandon practice in 1980 and retired 18 years ago, died of early-stage leukemia at his son Carl's home in Florida on Aug. 7. He was 76 years old.

For many years he was Chief of Staff at Southern Coos Hospital. He earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota and did his internship and residency at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, where he was Chief Resident for two years.

He and his family came to Bandon in 1980 to enjoy the benefits of small-town life. All three of his children are graduates of Bandon High School and Oregon universities. Dr. Carl was a member of Bandon Dunes Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Christine; sons Carl B. (Rachelle Peterson) and Jonathan (Ashlee Tucker) and daughter Dr. Amanda Moehring (the late Thomas Winkeler), and eight grandchildren.

Recently I told you about the theft of Joseph Bain's Porsche, stolen from the parking lot behind his building in broad daylight, which

was later wrecked at a high speed in northern California. The latest theft of a vehicle came recently when a pickup and trailer combination were stolen from Marcus Lakey's house near the post office, again during the day, and later found in Medford. I understand the thief was a Bandon resident, but so far I have been unable to determine his name.

Aug.7, dispatch

received notice about a stolen and stripped black 2006 Blazer abandoned on Chandler Road near Rosa Road in Bandon. Police confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and abandoned between 9 p.m. on Aug. 6 and when it was found on Aug. 7.

The sheriff's office is requesting information that assists in identifying the person(s) responsible for stealing, strip-

ping and abandoning the vehicle.

As I was writing my column Sunday night, I saw a Facebook post that indicated Powers electric customers of Pacific Power were without power, which was expected to be out until at least 2 a.m. Considering that it was in the '90s there Sunday, I am sure it was pretty uncomfortable without air conditioning or even a fan.

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After the terrible wildfire that wiped out of much of the historic Maui town of Lahaina, people were uneasy about a fire south of Humbug near Ophir Saturday. Highway 101 south was closed for a time because of the blaze.

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I called State Representative and longtime friend Court Boice Sunday after seeing so many questions and concerns on Facebook. He praised the work of the Oregon Department of Forestry, and said the fire was contained to about 25 acres, and with little wind that day, he did not think there

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When Lloyd Morris first moved to Bandon in 1912, his first step was stepping foot on the wharf after moving by rail from Kansas.

was anything to worry about. I can always count on him for the latest information about Curry County.

The Flat Fire, which began at the Oat Flat campground several weeks ago, is now at about 33,000 acres.

And it was primarily Representative Boice that urged the U.S. Forest Service to allow fire crews to use heavy equipment in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness to fight the Flat Fire.

Any motorized equipment normally is banned in federal wilderness areas and even fighting fires on landscapes protected by the 1964 Wilderness Act has been a source of debate. Trail crews are barred from even using chainsaws to clear brush and logs from hiking paths.

"But as the Flat Fire grew rapidly in

an area notorious for breeding fires that turn into megafires, local politicians, including Boice, advocated for opening roads into the wilderness areas to fight the fire," reported an article in the Statesman Journal. Permission was granted.

For those of us who have visited Lahaina Town through the years, seeing the total devastation of Front Street and most of the town was devastating. As soon as I heard about the fire I found my album of Maui photos, and reminisced about the wonderful times my sister, my mother and I had in the two or three times we visited there. So much history has been lost.

And the stories that are coming out as to how people survived are frightening, considering that the sirens were never activated alerting people to the pending danger, as the fire

spread rapidly by the high winds (60-80 mph) from hurricane Dora, some 500 miles away.

The Bandon Historical Society will host a "Meet the Author" event with Kay Jennings at Bandon's History Museum Sunday, Aug. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission will be free.

"Mourning Bay," the sixth installment of Jennings' set of mystery novels that take place in Port Stirling, a fictional town on the Oregon Coast, was released July 27.

"Any local knows Port Stirling is a stand-in for Bandon," said museum director Gayle Hankwitz.

"For me, half the fun of reading a Port Stirling mystery is linking the fictional details to local landmarks." Kay Jennings grew up in Coquille. The museum's gift shops also carries the five earlier installments of the Port Stirling mysteries.

People are reminded that another Live After Five wine walk is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7, with $10 glasses and maps to be purchased at the port picnic shelter on the Boardwalk.

A New York Times article which appeared in the print edition Aug. 1 calls Portland "A Drug User's Paradise," as it relates the problems created by the nation's first law to decriminalize user-grade amounts of meth, cocaine and heroin, approved by 60 percent of the Oregon voters in 2020.

"Within months of the measure taking effect in February 2021, openair drug use, long in the shadows, burst into full view, with people sitting in circles in parks or leaning against street signs, smoking fentanyl crushed on tinfoil.

"Since then Oregon's overdose rates have only grown. Now tents

of unhoused people line many sidewalks in Portland."

One woman is quoted as saying that as she walks to work, she sidesteps needles, shattered glass and human feces.

Anyone who would like to better understand the political decisions that have led to the downfall of cities like Portland, San Francisco and Seattle need to read Michael Shellenberger's book, "San Fransicko, Why Progressive Ruin Cities." It is an eye opener and needs to be read by anyone, regardless of political affiliation, who is concerned about what has happened to the once gleaming city of Portland.

It is time to support a referendum that would overturn Ballot Measure 110 before Portland falls deeper into chaos.

It was fun to join the BHS Class of 1973 for their 50th class reunion,

with dinner at Billy Smoothboar's Saturday night. I taught photography for a couple of years in the mid-70s, and was actually the only former teacher that attended. Friday night, when they gathered at Farm and Sea, longtime band director Dennis Lindahl joined the group, but he wasn't able to attend the dinner.

Dave Burdett, who has lived in Canada for many years, served as the master of ceremonies. I am not sure how many class members attended or where they were from, but I do know that Diane Gagnon and her husband came from Texas for the event, and that Colleen Donahue Russell and Michelle Goodbrod White also came from out of state, as, I'm sure, did many others like Diane Looney Armitage and her sister Carol Looney Potvin.

The Chamber Minute: Make a difference

As we approach the beginning of a new school year, let me share a special story with you.

Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw someone moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself thinking of one who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up. As

he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.

As he got closer, he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?" Came the reply, "Throwing starfish into the ocean."

"I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?"

"The sun is up and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they'll die."

"But young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"

The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves. "I made a difference for that one!"

What that young man’s actions represent is the something that is special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. We have to be aware of our

gift and be willing to use it.

And that’s our challenge.

Emerging from the COVID pandemic adversity, it’s our time once again to continue that journey of success, folks! And if we throw our “stars” wisely and well, I have no doubt that our Oregon Coast, will have an outstanding future.

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Photographers Susan and Steve Dimock at Bandon Library Art Gallery

The Bandon Library Art Galley is hosting a new exhibit, “Oceans of Texture” photographs by Susan and Steve Dimock, and sculpture by Deborah Unger through September 30.

Bandon has many excellent scenic photographers, and we certainly count Susan and Steven Dimock among the very best. This show, their second with the Bandon Library Art Gallery, is a deep dive into those images within their body of work that go beyond the seascape and into a more intimate examination of their surroundings to focus not just on the majesty of a rock, but on the textures in the rock.

They pick out glowing bulbs of stranded kelp, the soft colors of stone and shell, or how the sun can turn wet sand to hammered gold. The Dimocks create images that are specific and yet abstracted from the larger picture. They capture a mood, a moment, something unique and fine. It is an unveiling of the small mysteries that make up the whole of our multi-textured world.

The carved basswood sculptures by Deborah Unger are beautiful, mysterious, and often disorienting. She uses her characters to illustrate states of being, feelings, dynamics between and within human beings; feelings of coming apart at the seams, estrangement, loyalty and loss, the distance between us. Her figurines are in poses and situations that describe familial relationships, self-reflection, transformation. Unger carves by hand or with power tools, sews clothes, finds or makes props, sets the stage, and allows us to enter moments in her characters' dreamlike lives.

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Purple loosestrife may have beautiful flowers, but it produces seeds that are longlasting. It can displace native vegetation, hay meadows, and wetland pastures. Choking out waterways can also be damaging for wildlife like juvenile salmon.

Treatment: easily pulled. Root ball and all plant parts should be placed in a plastic bag and disposed of in garbage, not compost. Call your local watershed to report plants and get assistance for FREE!

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Right: Three Stones, by Susan Dimock

Above: Mirror, Mirror, by Deborah Unger

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How do I get my mother-in-law to stop dropping by without calling first? My husband and I have been married for 26 years. Both of us have asked her nicely over the years to PLEASE call to make sure it's a good time, rather than just drop by unannounced. She, however, blatantly ignores our wishes and continues to do it. Even when she discovers it's a bad time, she blankly looks at us and has this "drop everything, I'm here" attitude as she comes strolling in.

Once, when I had just finished preparing a lovely dinner I had worked hard on for a couple of hours, as we were sitting down to eat, she rang our doorbell. We had plenty of food and invited her to stay. Instead of joining us or going home, she went out our back door and sat on our patio -- in our view. We went out and again invited her to join us, but she refused to come in or take the hint and leave. So we had to see her the whole time we were eating my lovely dinner. We have told her she always drops by at the WORST time. What I don't understand is why she gets her jollies doing it. It could be a nicer situation if we had an agreed-upon time and we could all have a nice visit.

Normally, I have a great relationship with her, and talk with her frequently on the phone. Two weeks before an event I was working on, I told her the following week I was going to be crazy busy working on it. She told me to not bother calling her the following week so I could concentrate on that project. But during that busy week, she dropped in on us again!

I don't think she respects me at all. My husband sent her a firm email telling her not to do this again. How do we get through to her?

Dear Abby: — MAD IN MISSOURI

DEAR MAD:

Your mother-in-law continues to do this because you allow her to get away with it. The next time she drops in unannounced, tell her it isn't convenient and DON'T LET HER IN. If she "strolls" in anyway, you AND your husband should tell her she is interrupting what you are doing, ask her to please call before coming over and then show her out. She isn't going to like it, but if you are consistent, your problem will be solved.

Dear Abby: — AGGRAVATED CO-WORKER

I work with a girl my age. We were kinda close friends years ago, and then drifted apart. She has worked here for three years now. She annoys me because she plays dumb when I know she isn't, and she constantly nitpicks at things I miss, like putting commas in places where they should be. She also likes to aggravate the boss to get a rise out of him. I am not one for confrontation, so I grin and bear it, but it's wearing on me, and I don't know how to tell her to leave me alone.

Scratch the idea of telling this girl to "leave you alone." By editing your copy and putting in commas where they belong, she's making you look GOOD. Her

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Allen Ray Gillmore

November 6, 1931 – August 14, 2023

Allen R. Gillmore died peacefully in his home on August 14, 2023.

Born November 6, 1931, Allen spent his early years on his father’s dairy farm outside of Westmoreland, California. As he grew older, he worked the family dairy and also took jobs on a number of farms in and around Imperial Valley. When he was a teenager, he drove semi-trucks loaded with produce into Los Angeles and used his earnings to build a cabin on a small lot on the outskirts of Westmoreland. He

Obituaries

married his first wife, Syble, shortly before being drafted in 1952, and became a dad to her two children, Shirley and Roney. During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Army and was posted in the Panama Canal from 1952 –1954. When he came back from the war his son, Bruce was born, and two years later his daughter, Susan. He worked a variety of jobs in Imperial Valley and Mendocino County which led him eventually to construction and carpentry work. He was a skilled craftsman

Andrea Jean Rosenberg

January 23, 1943 ~ May 29, 2023

and worked on many projects, finally settling in the North Bend, Oregon area.

Allen developed a ranch property on Larson Inlet near North Bend where he ran cattle and had a large apple orchard. Later, he moved to Allegany. He lived on the East Fork of the Millicoma River for 29 years before moving into Coos Bay. Allen was an avid landscaper and had a green thumb. His craftsman-type homes were surrounded by well-cared-for shrubs and carefully pruned

trees. One of Allen’s favorite activities during his later years was wood-cutting. He could often be found on early mornings high on a ridge with a chainsaw in his hands and a big grin on his face. He loved a good fire in his woodstove and his house was always warm and welcoming. Over the years, he developed and maintained many strong friendships with people of all ages and from all walks of life. He was a life-long patriot, a great storyteller and a careful listener. Allen lived his life committed

to hard work, honesty, generosity, and a great sense of humor. He was loved deeply by his family and his friends.

Allen is survived by his children, Shirley and Bruce; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and many dear and longtime friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan and his son, Roney.

Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Andrea Rosenberg passed away at home with family and friends present on May 29, 2023 after dealing with the effects of dementia for a number of years.

Andrea was born in North Bend, Oregon on January 23, 1943, to Hilda and Dennis Signalness. She had the good fortune to spend her entire early life on the family’s waterfront property on Coos Bay, where she loved to walk the beach during low tides searching for points and ancient tools.

Andrea was attending Oregon State University when she met Doug Rosenberg. It was in a geology class where

seats next to one of the 3 girls in the class were a premium. Doug’s previous class was a 15-minute walk away so he could never get to class in time to score a seat next to her. But since he was a fireman/EMT he got a special parking place next to the Geology building. By driving he was usually waiting to see where Andrea was going to sit, and he was close behind! They were married on August 20, 1966.

Daughter Erin arrived in 1969 and daughter Jill in 1972. The girls were Andrea’s main occupation but when more help was needed

at the family lumberyard she always found time to help. Prior to moving to Tillamook, she was Assistant Credit Manager at Consumer Power in Corvallis.

Besides her girls and family, her interests were many, and greatly varied. She strived for perfection in everything she did. The piano was a major interest at which she excelled. Other favorite activities were travel, sewing, needlecraft, hiking, boating, home building, and decorating. She loved to travel and explore new areas. That led to many years of hiking and climbing in the canyons of SE

Utah with friends and family. Immediately after Utah hiking she was anxious to get started on the annual trip to Washington’s San Juan Islands, where they camped for many years, eventually built a home, which Andrea both designed and decorated. Not one to stand and watch, she got into the construction, laying ceramic tile, painting, and helping with wiring and plumbing.

Another of her special loves was traveling north on her boats, OPUS I and OPUS II, on which she was most often at the helm. With a wide variety of family and

friends, she and Doug made many trips north into British Columbia and Alaska, leaving in their wake a trail of Tillamook Cheese! She would often joke that if anything was needed, they could just trade cheese for it. Along with the fun, Andrea was a serious boat captain. The logbooks list several instances where she maneuvered out of tight spots on her own. One of Doug’s favorite photos is of her on OPUS I alone, maneuvering through fields of icebergs. Another was in swift current and wind when Doug didn’t get the dock lines on in time, and off downstream went Andrea, alone on OPUS II. She patiently drifted until there was room to make a circle when she brought the boat back up into the current and wind, and held it by the dock while the lines were finally secured. There were many other instances when she was a good sport in helping on various “questionable” projects, such as

steering a heavy truck as it was pulled from a military base. Snow covered the ground, there was no windshield, no running engine, and no power steering. But there were a lot of guys to whistle and wave! Unperturbed, she just smiled and waved back. And while she didn’t really love flying, she could keep the plane on course and watch for traffic on their many trips to the San Juans.

Andrea is survived by Doug, her husband of 56 years; daughters, Erin and Jill; granddaughters, Gracyn, Sela, and Reese; sister, Penny Signalness; and nieces, Sorrel Hansen and Marlyss Bird.

A quiet celebration of Andrea’s life, attended by family and friends, was held the day before her passing, including the smooth guitar and voice of Lauren Sheehan. No further gatherings are planned. Any remembrances can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association of Oregon and SW Washington.

On August 8, 2023, William Malcolm Marino, age 78, passed at home in Coquille with his family at his side. Bill was born February 5,1945 in Los Angeles to Mary Lisbeth Maxwell. Mary married Anthony Francis Marino in 1954 and they moved to San Diego where Bill’s brothers, Tom and Steve were born. Bill discovered his love for nature while backpacking and hunting in the surrounding foothills.

Bill enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1963 and did one tour in Vietnam. One of his greatest experiences was returning to Vietnam decades later.

After being honorably discharged in 1969, Bill discovered his calling in leather craft. In 1971 Bill found his chosen home on the southwest coast of Oregon and moved to Bandon, where he started his first business “Age of Man”. In 1976 he apprenticed in shoe repair in Portland and met Kay Foreman, who was apprenticing in the same program. They married and moved to Coquille in 1977, opening the Coquille Valley Shoe Repair and Saddle Shop, later renamed Marino’s Boots and Saddles. Bill worked on whatever cherished item folks brought in including motorcycle bags, Conestoga wagon covers, swimming pool

covers, and dog chewed sandals. He dearly loved this work.

Bill’s children, Amy and Jesse spent many hours of their early years in the shop. At a young age they ran the shop when Bill responded to calls as a volunteer fireman. Bill served in the Fire Department for 35 years. Much of that time he was also an EMT. In 2002 he earned an associate degree in Fire Science. Bill got a lot of satisfaction from his work in the Department, which included teaching First Responder classes and starting the youth Fire Cadet Program. He retired as a Captain. It was important to Bill to make a difference in his community, and he did this in many ways. He revealed his breadth of character traits through a number of seasons at the Sawdust Theater by taking on the roles of villain, sidekick and even the good guy once. He supported the Chamber of Commerce

in many ways, including writing Cowboy Poetry for fundraisers. He enjoyed sharing stories with Marine Corps League members during their annual youth fishing pole give away. He held many roles over the years at the Episcopal Churches in Coquille and in Bandon. Environmental stewardship was also important to Bill and he helped start the ODFW’s Salmon & Trout Enhancement Program (STEP).

In Bill people found a kind ear and often wise advice; and if words did not reveal his big empathetic

heart, his actions did. The community has supported Bill and his family when they needed as well, like helping them after a large house fire.

Bill worked very hard at everything he did until retiring in 2017. But he was also quick to laugh, sing a lil’ ditty, do a lil’ dance or just be downright goofy. His children were always his biggest source of joy and pride.

He is survived by his wife, (Dorothy) Kay Marino; children, Amy Jo Marino and Jesse Benjamin Marino; brothers, Thomas Anthony Marino and

Steven John Marino; aunt, Dixie Marino; loving in-laws; nieces; nephews; and many cousins.

A Memorial will be held Friday, August 25, 2023 3:00 PM at St. John Episcopal Church, 795 Franklin Ave., Bandon. On Saturday, August 26, 2023 there will be a Celebration

of Life and potluck at Sturdivant Park in Coquille from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Gifts in memory of Bill can be made to St. John Church, PO Box 246, Bandon OR 97411 and to Maui Strong Fund www. hawaiicommunityfoundation. org/maui-strong

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Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau Announces

of Inaugural Cake Baking

Three First Place Winners

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The Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau, also known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston, is pleased to announced the winners of the first-ever "Claw-some" Crab Cake Bake-Off, a cake baking competition. The organization invited amateur and professional bakers to bake and decorate a crab-inspired cake for a chance to win a complimentary two-night stay in the region, complete with lodging, activities and dining options.

Bakers were asked to craft a Dungeness crab-themed cake and document the process and the finished product. Dungeness crabs have a long historical significance with Oregon's fishing industry and is the current symbol of Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston.

“This is our first time organizing and overseeing a cake baking competition, so we were not sure how successful this would be,” says Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor

Lodging, Activities and Dining Options.

and Convention Bureau Executive Director Janice Langlinais. “Turns out, the response was incredible. We could not believe how many wonderful and creative cake submissions we received! Choosing the winners of each category was not an easy task.”

“We were excited to see bakers from all over the U.S. enter the contest,” said Langlinais. “Bakers hailed from Oregon, of course, but also Virginia, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and Washington!”

A panel of six judges scored each submission by its creativity, ability to incorporate the theme, crab imagery and coastal style, before selecting the winners in the three categories: Professional, Amatuer Adults, and Amatuer Kids. The winning bakers and the names of their crustacean creations are as follows:

PROFESSIONAL BAKERS

CATEGORY

• 1st Place Winner: Amy BennetteWhat the Crab?!

• 2nd Place Winner: Sasha Sterner -

Invasion of the crabs

• 3rd Place Winner: Kaitlyn BarnetteLong Time, No Sea

AMATEUR CATEGORY (ADULT)

• 1st Place Winner: Stacey Tigner-Loy

- The Crab Feed Cake

• 2nd Place Winner: Jamie Butcher -

Tide Pool Explorers

• 3rd Place Winner: Lisa NewlandsThe Old Crab and the Sea

AMATEUR CATEGORY (KIDS)

• 1st Place Winner: Catherine Reynolds - Seaside Beach

• 2nd Place Winner: Alyssa Guido -

“C is for Crab”

• 3rd Place Winner: Daniel Vermilyea

- The Boating

Amy Bennette, the first-place winner of the Professional Category, says 'What the Crab?!' was her quirky interpretation of a crab-themed cake, where a wizened old octopus realizes the Dungeness crab he planned

to eat has escaped him. Stacey

Tigner-Loy, who placed first in the Amateur Adult category, shared her experiences that inspired her cake.

“I'm originally from Eugene, and since I can remember, I would go crabbing with my grandparents up and down the Oregon Coast,” says Tigner-Loy. “I've had crab from all over, and you still can't beat the Dungeness, and this is the best way to enjoy them and what inspired my cake.”

Those who placed second and third in each category received a goodie basket of Oregon’s Adventure Coast products.

Langlinais says the response was so positive, she’s confident the ClawSome Crab Cake Bake-Off will be back and even better next year and encouraged bakers of all skill levels to follow Oregon’s Adventure Coast blog and social media channels for future announcements.

The first place winners in the recent Crab Cake Bake-off were baked by Amy Bennette, Stacey Tigner-Loy and Catherine Reynolds.