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Commissioners ask state to repeal Measure 110

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS

For The World

Coos County commissioners voted unanimously to ask the state Legislature to repeal Measure 110, which decriminalized most drugs in the state. Commissioners were joined by Sheriff Gabriel Fabrizio in saying Measure 110 has led to increased

crime, adding the promised drug counseling has not materialized and has had virtually no impact.

Bob Main, the chair of the board of commissioners, read a resolution that points out in great detail how Measure 110 has failed to improve conditions in Coos County and around the state.

Among some of the items

Main pointed out included there has been a dramatic increase in overdose deaths across the state and in Coos County. In Coos County, there were nine overdose deaths in 2020 and eight in 2021. Last year, that number spiked to 28 and there have been up to 19 so far this year.

Main also pointed out Measure 110s enforcement

provisions, a ne, have been ineffective. According to Oregon court records, 5,299 tickets have been led in court and a full 60% have been ignored and not paid. With no further enforcement mechanism, there is nothing law enforcement can do.

In addition, a treatment referral hotline set up as a result of Measure 110 has

received only 119 calls in 15 months and the treatment facilities promised have not been opened.

The resolution listed many more problems with Measure 110, problems Main said don’t exist in most other states.

“I made several trips back east this year,’ Main said,

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Governor learns a lot during listening tour on coast

BY DAVID RUPKALVIS For The World

Gov. Tina Kotek made her rst stop along the Oregon Coast since winning the governor’s seat during a whirlwind tour of Coos and Curry counties.

Over a two-day period, Kotek made stops in Gold Beach, Port Orford, Bandon and several locations in Coos Bay and North Bend to hear from local of cials about their needs and concerns.

After meeting with leaders of Coos Bay and North Bend on Friday morning, Kotek met with the International Port of Coos Bay to get an update on the intermodal project the port is working for and then visited with representatives of the Devereux Center.

In between, she met with representatives of Coos Bay School District and SWOCC, early childhood representatives and watched a show of Beauty and the Beast JR.

“That was the highlight of the tour,” Kotek said. “There’s nothing like watching the children perform and dance.”

After meeting with representatives of the Port of Coos Bay, Kotek said she fully supports the intermodal project.

“I’ve always been supportive,” Kotek said. “I really understand the importance of the project. It feels like a project the community can get behind. This could be hugely

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Airport celebrates opening of aircraft rescue and re ghting station

BY BREE LAUGHLIN

The World

Many community members came together to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Station at the Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend.

The state of the art re and rescue station is more than 12,000-square-feet in size and includes four truck bays, a workshop area, and a generator room, among many other features.

The building took three years to complete and cost $7 Million.

A Federal Aviation Administration Discretionary Grant of $6.5 Million paid for the majority of the project, along with funds from a State of Oregon Department of CORE Grant and the Coos County Airport District.

It replaced a one of the few remaining World War ll era buildings that had outlived its useful life.

The new aircraft rescue and re station will serve the dayto-day operational needs of commercial and general aviation services.

The station can also be used in the event of an emergency for an Emergency Command Center, with the ability to communicate to all local, regional, state, and federal emergency responders including the U.S. Coast Guard. It also has the capacity to serve as an emergency shelter in a natural disaster situation.

The station will be staffed by six ARFF re ghters, as well

as seven maintenance crew members to provide support to ARFF units.

Jason Bell, the chairman of the Coos County Airport District, addressed rst responders, as well as many local government and airport of cials during the grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Bell said construction of the aircraft and rescue station began near the beginning of the COVID pandemic, which created complications for contractors.

“We were challenged signi cantly by the pandemic by different shortfalls in construction … and everyone worked together very well to make this make it happen,” Bell said.

Social distancing, mask requirements were in place while working outdoors, supply chains were already broken, and many material substitutions had to be made.

In spite of the challenges, airport of cials report that the construction crew were able to move forward to not only meet the FAA requirements for re service, but also to be forwardthinking with the design.

The bay area is large enough that it can house ARFF trucks that would be required for Index B Airport which services planes 90-feet-long and up to 126 feet.

“If we were to get larger planes here, which the airport is certi ed for, we are going to need bigger equipment. This ( re and rescue station) is

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Monday 08/14:

North Bend

• 9:35 am, 59 year old

male cited for criminal trespass II, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 12:01 pm, disorderly conduct, California

Avenue.

• 12:48 pm, 59 year old

male cited for theft III, disorderly conduct II, criminal trespass II, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:02 pm, criminal mischief, block of Sheridan & Virginia.

• 3:17 pm, dispute, 3600 block of Union Street.

• 3:29 pm, disorderly conduct, block of Broadway & Umpqua Bank.

• 3:41 pm, fraud, 1000 block of Wall Street.

• 4:29 pm, criminal trespass, block of 13th Street & Pacific Avenue.

• 7:16 pm, criminal trespass, 2000 block of Marion Street.

• 7:32 pm, 32 year old

male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 2200 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 9:27 pm, criminal mischief, Highway 101 Milepost 230.

• 11:09 pm, fire, Ferry Road Park Road. .

Coos Bay

• 6:58 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 400 block of South Marple.

• 9:06 am, 38 year old

male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of South 2nd Street.

• 9:28 am, unlawful entry to motor vehicle, 300 block of South 2nd Street.

• 9:47 am, fraud, 1200 block of North 14th Street.

• 10:06 am, 40 year

old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:06 am, 31 year old

male cited for criminal trespass II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:58 am, theft, 1900 block of Newmark Ave-

nue.

• 11:38 am, disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:30 pm, 42 year

old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 100 block of South 7th Street.

• 1:15 pm, 28 year old

male transported to Coos County jail on arrest for theft I, criminal mischief II, probation violation, 800 block of 8th Terrace.

• 1:51 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:58 pm, accident, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:09 pm, 39 year old female cited for criminal trespass II, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:24 pm, animal neglect, 900 block of South 11th Street.

• 5:10 pm, burglary, 700 block of 9th Avenue.

• 5:25 pm, dispute, 200 block of North Main Street.

• 5:45 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1200 block of North Bayshore Road.

• 7:12 pm, threats, 900 block of Blanco Avenue.

• 7:52 pm, menacing, Empire Lakes John Topits Park.

• 9:30 pm, threats, 2200 block of Woodland Drive.

Coquille • 5:40 pm, disorderly conduct, West 6th Street.

• 8:54 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 90 block of East 1st Street.

• 9:00 pm, id theft, 1200 block of North Dean Street.

• 9:47 pm, dispute, 700 block of East 14th Street.

Reedsport

• 8:24 pm, domestic disturbance, 900 block of Rowe Street.

Tuesday 08/15:

North Bend

• 12:34 am, dispute, 2100 block of State

Street.

• 1:38 am, loud noise, 2000 block of Meade.

• 4:24 am, burglary, 2100 block of Harrison Street.

• 7:36 am, 41 year old male transported to Coos county jail on warrant, area of Harbor.

• 8:09 am, unlawful entry to motor vehicle, 1900 block of Roosevelt Street.

• 8:51 am, robbery, area of Simpson Avenue.

• 10:25 am, harassment, 2200 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 11:01 am, theft, 2200 block of Marion Avenue.

• 1:33 pm, dispute, 2400 block of Commercial Street.

• 1:52 pm, accident, area of Connecticut and Sherman.

• 1:52 pm, 50 year old male cited on warrant, area of Connecticut and Sherman.

• 2:35 pm, disorderly conduct, 1800 block of Newmark Street.

• 2:41 pm, theft, 3400 block of Ash Street.

• 4:54 pm, dispute, 3600 block of Edgewood Drive.

• 6:08 pm, hit and run accident, 900 block of Commercial Street.

• 7:07 pm, hit and run accident, 2100 block of Newmark Street.

• 8:10 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 3400 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 11:29 pm, criminal trespass, 1950 block of Meade Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 7:34 am, theft of services, area of East Anderson Avenue and South Bayshore Drive.

• 7:56 am, 41 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 800 block of California Avenue.

• 10:31 am, theft, 200 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 10:40 am, criminal trespass, 600 West Commercial Avenue.

• 11:18 am, criminal trespass, 2600 block of North 17th Street.

• 12:01 pm, dispute, 1500 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 12:16 pm, theft, 900 block of Pacific Avenue.

• 1:10 pm, theft, 500 block of 10th Avenue.

• 1:14 pm, theft, 400 block of North Wall Street.

• 1:22 pm, unlawful entry of motor vehicle, 1000 block of South Broadway Street.

• 3:21 pm, theft, 1450 block of North 11th Street.

• 3:22 pm, 30 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 300 block of South 10th Street.

• 4:53 pm, hit and run accident, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:39 pm, 42 year old male was transported to Coos County jail on menacing, unlawful use of weapon and criminal mischief I and 52 year old female transported to Coos County jail on criminal mischief II, 2400 block of Woodland Drive.

• 6:10 pm, theft, 1100 block of Blanco Avenue.

• 6:32 pm, 54 year old male cited on DUII, 2200 block of Woodland Drive.

• 7:30 pm, dispute, area of Laclair Street.

Coquille

• 5:00 am, vehicle fire, Highway 42 and West Central.

Reedsport • 10:38 am, theft, 350 block of Rainbow Plaza.

Wednesday 08/16:

North Bend

• 8:17 am, harassment, 1800 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 10:25 am, animal abuse, 2600 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 12:58 pm, threats, 1800 block of Waite

Street.

• 2:24 pm, 34 year old

male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1600 block of Oak Street.

• 6:24 pm, theft, 1700 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 8:05 pm, accident, area of Ash and Oak Street

Park.

• 8:43 pm, family dispute, 2000 block of Meade Avenue.

• 9:37 pm, family dispute, 2100 block of Everett.

• 9:55 pm, suspicious conditions, 1000 block of Lockhart Street.

• 11:31 pm, disorderly conduct, 3200 block of Tremont Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 2:34 am, criminal trespass, 1100 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:45 am, 45 year old

female transported to Coos County jail on probation violation, area of Teakwood and Bayshore.

• 9:52 am, dispute, are of East 1st Street.

• 12:03 pm, theft, 1100

block of California Ave-

nue.

• 12:47 pm, dispute, 200 block of North Baxter Street.

• 4:32 pm, shoplifter, 150 block of East 1st Street.

• 5:20 pm, fraud, 1300 block of West Central Boulevard.

• 5:50 am, threats, block of 200 North Dean Street.

• 7:58 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Highway 42 Milepost 11.5.

• 1:05 pm, fatal accident, area of 4th & Anderson.

• 3:09 pm, animal neglect, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:34 pm, burglary, 1800 North 6th Street.

• 10:18 pm, threats, 1100 block of South 11th Street.

Coquille

• 7:33 am, criminal trespass, 96000 block of Highway 42 South.

• 9:03 am, 45 year old female transported to Coos County jail on theft III and probation violation, 200 block of West Highway 42.

Reedsport

• 12:02 am, fire, Highland Elementary School.

• 11:55 am, harassment, 900 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 12:57 pm, harassment, Café Nine Ninety West.

• 3:36 pm, domestic disturbance, 2800 block of Country Club Court.

• 7:22 pm, motor vehicle accident, 2800 block of Country Club Court.

Coos Bay School District and Coos Bay Education Association Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract

The Coos Bay School District and Coos Bay Education Association (CBEA) are pleased to announce that they have successfully reached a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract for licensed employees, pending ratification by CBEA members and board approval. This agreement reflects our unwavering support and acknowledgment of the incredible work our teachers and specialists do day in and day out.

Both the Coos Bay School District and CBEA express their gratitude for all the

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“and once you get out of Oregon, you don’t see these problems.”

During public comment, every person that spoke was in favor of repealing Measure 110, with some going as far as saying even marijuana should be criminalized again.

While commissioners did not go that far, Commissioner John Sweet made a motion

members of the bargaining teams, the mediator, and all interested parties for their hard work in making sure the interests of all parties were heard and respected.

This agreement includes a 6.5% salary increase the first year, and 5% the second year, plus a step increase each year for employees not at the top of the salary scale. The agreement also includes increases in health insurance benefits by $50 per month, enhances professional

to approve the resolution calling for the repeal of Measure 110 and Commissioner Rod Taylor seconded it.

“I’ve been thinking about it a long time and it seem like the decriminalization in 110 led to people coming and saying we don’t have to worry about police,” Main said.

Taylor went even further while voicing his concerns.

“Measure 110 has been an absolute monstrosity for the people of Oregon,

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learning opportunities, and improves working conditions. We believe this agreement demonstrates how much the district values the critical work of our licensed employees, continues our commitment to offering competitive compensation in comparison to other school districts in our region, and maintains our ability to accomplish our shared mission of ensuring each student thrives in an inclusive high-quality learning environment.

for law enforcement, for healthcare, for everyone,” Taylor said. “It’s appalling that it’s even there. I hope everyone in the room stands up, calls our legislators and keeps the pressure on. This has got to go away.”

Rob Taylor from Bandon called into the meeting and said he supported the move but it wasn’t enough.

“There are people out there who use drugs, especially marijuana, and have never committed another crime in their lives,” he said. “Going after Measure 110 belies the fact we have a broken criminal justice system. You have to address that. The state has plenty of money. If they have money to buy crack pipes for everybody, they should be able to send us money to fund our jail. When the system breaks, everything else breaks down.”

While the commissioners seemed to agree with Taylor’s thoughts, they said getting rid of Measure 110 would be a good start.

“This is a step to say we’ve had enough,” Main said.

Commissioners then voted unanimously to pass the resolution, which they planned to send to the Legislature.

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bene cial for the West Coast and economically transformative for this area of the coast.”

Kotek said she had long worked to support the Port of Coos Bay, pointing to state funding that helped the port purchase and renovate the Coos Bay Rail Line.

“The state has been a funding partner for the rail lines,” Kotek said. “This project wouldn’t have happened except for the rail line.”

While at Bandon Dunes, the governor met with the Wild Rivers Alliance and discussed workforce housing.

“The biggest thing on the coast right now

is workforce housing,” Kotek said. “That was a very important conversation.”

After meeting the Coos Bay Superintendent Charis McGuaghy and Dr. Patty Scott, the president of SWOCC, Kotek said the state has made great progress in supporting education, including a $10.2 billion funding plan for public schools in the last session.

“I absolutely supported it,” Kotek said. “We were able to move forward in investing for early learning. Our students needed more support, our teachers needed more support, and we went all in on both of those, which is good.”

Kotek said while the Republican walkout in the Senate made the

last legislative session a challenge, she was proud of the way both sides came together at the end to get important legislation passed.

“We had to focus on what was important for Oregon,” Kotek said. “We had to focus on everything we could do to get things done. As governor, I have to focus on working with the leaders of both parties.”

While Kotek said she learned a lot on her One Oregon listening tour, the biggest issue was not a surprise - the need for more housing. Kotek said she is aware of the need and is hopeful the Legislature can soon make major investments in housing across the state.

“I’m focused right

now on the 2024 session in February, which will be focused 100% on housing,”

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really exible and can accommodate a lot bigger equipment that would be required for the larger aircraft,” Bell said.

Some of the notable participants at the open house were Rodger Craddock, the Executive Director of the Coos County Airport District; Joe Slack, President of HGE Architects, which served the local subcontractor for the architectural design of the building. Mead & Hunt is the aviation architect of record.

Also in attendance was Scott Partney, of Scott Partney Construction; Bob Hood the ARFF Fire Chief and Operations Manager at the Airport, and re ghters Russ Corona, David Shwarz, Mark Lane, Cole Barnes, and Bruce Armstrong.

Airport of cials gave special recognition to Helen Minneau during the grand opening ceremony. Minneau served as a board member for the Coos County Airport District for 20 years –since its formation in 2003 – and as the Chair for four years, before passing away earlier this

state. The status quo isn’t working anymore. I’m all in on this with the local communities.”

year. During her time on the Board, Minneau helped to oversee millions of dollars of capital investment into the airport infrastructure. Her colleagues reported she was vested in her board position and never wavered in trying to improve air service for the community. Mike Collins, a former Coos County Airport Board Chairman who served with Minneau, presented a replica of the terminal plaque to Helen Minneau’s family. Rick Minneau and Nancy Layne accepted the award on her behalf.

Church to honor rst responders in Coquille

BY DEAN BRICKEY Freelance Writer

First Responders from throughout the region, and their families, are invited to an afternoon barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Coquille Church of the Nazarene, 997 W. Central Blvd.

Serving of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and all the fixin’s, plus cookies, will begin at 3 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m., said Pastor Charles M. Hansen Jr. “Here at Coquille Naz, our hope is to reach and support our community through the love of Jesus. We are holding this event because we know the importance of relationships and support of one another,” Hansen said. “We want the first responders of our community, and their families, to know how much we love them and appreciate their many sacrifices, daily.”

Church Secretary Ashly Hansen added, “They are our first line of defense in challenging and difficult times. Our desire has been to create a space where first responders and their families can come and be served, rather than serve selflessly again.”

In recent weeks, the Hansens noted, Coquillearea first responders have organized fundraising events with the requirement of working them.

“Recently we had the Steak feed and National Night Out. At these events the police, sheriff’s office, and fire department once again served the community,” she said.

The church has 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.

“We will also be hosting

a tug-of-war contest between police and fire,” Ashly said. “All first responders and their families are invited, along with the community. And when we say ‘first responders.’ we mean, police, fire, sheriff’s department, paramedics, and hospital staff.”

Pastor Hansen said the barbecue is free, but the church will accept donations on behalf of each department, as well as the church to recover some of the costs of hosting the event.

“This event is meant to resemble a family reunion/ backyard barbecue,” Pastor Hansen said. “We are hoping to build relationships and unite our community through showing Jesus’ love to all. What better way to show our gratitude than to serve those who live a life of servanthood? They are a great example of selflessness in a world full of selfishness.”

North Bend honors Jordan for 35 years of service

The city of North Bend recently honored Michael Jordan for 35 years of service to the city.

At the North Bend City Council meeting, Jordan was honored and was presented the following letter from City Administrator David Milliron.

“On behalf of the City of North Bend and the entire community, I am writing to express our profound gratitude and admiration for your unwavering commitment and service to our city for the past 35 years. Your journey, which began in 1988 as a lab technician, is a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise. Over the years, you have diligently worked up the ranks from lead operator to your well-deserved promotion to plant superintendent two years ago. Your story is not just one of professional growth but also of your positive impact on our community.

“While often overlooked, wastewater treatment plays a pivotal role in safeguarding our environment and the

North Bend School District announces assistant principals

improvement efforts.

health of humans and animals. Your relentless efforts in this field have ensured that our water sources remain unpolluted, natural habitats are preserved, and our citizens are protected from potential health hazards. Your work has been instrumental in ensuring that North Bend remains a safe and healthy place to live, work, and thrive.

“Your dedication to your profession and the City of North Bend is commendable. The positive ripple effects of your work touch every corner of our community, and we are eternally grateful. Please accept this letter and the customcarved wood gift box as a small token of our immense appreciation for your 35 years of service. We are proud to have individuals like you who embody the spirit of North Bend and serve our citizens with such dedication and passion. Congratulations on this significant milestone, Mr. Jordan. We look forward to many more years of your invaluable contributions to our city.”

The North Bend School District is excited to announce Tracy Lang as the new Assistant Principal of North Bend High School. Tracy holds a degree in Communication and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. Tracy began her career in education in 2000 and has taught middle school, high school, and students at the university level.

While in the North Bend School District, Tracy taught high school math; then served as the secondary instructional coach focusing on mathematics. Tracy was also the district’s Indian Education Coordinator, and led the collaborative stakeholder engagement elements of Oregon Department of Education’s Integrated Guidance initiatives. This work led the development of the district’s Student Investment Account and High School Success Grants which fund many district

Tracy’s work around communication and family engagement are at the core of her foundational beliefs as an administrator, with an awareness that building relationships based on trust will ultimately lead to a culture and climate in which students and staff can thrive.

Harnden becomes elementary assistant principal

The North Bend School District is pleased to announce Lisa Harnden as the district’s new Elementary Assistant Principal. This position will work with building principals at both Hillcrest and North Bay Elementary Schools providing support and assistance for students struggling with social-emotional learning needs, self-regulation, improving

instructional outcomes and supporting academic achievement initiatives.

Lisa joined North Bend School District as a teacher in 2015. Since that time, Lisa has become an integral part of the district’s Curriculum and Instruction Department supporting many academic improvement initiatives, including curriculum adoption support and implementation, academic assessments, and behavioral support improvements.

Over Lisa’s career, she has taught in grades 1-4, served as a team leader, mentor teacher, and a Teacher on Special Assignment in both North Bend School District and with Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. Lisa also led the development of the OEA Choice Trust Grant to support educator well-being. Lisa’s diverse background, education, and abilities will make her a wonderful addition to both elementary schools.

Boice Appointed to NACo Steering Committee

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners are pleased to announce that Commissioner Chris Boice has been appointed to the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties (NACo) in Washington, D.C. The appointment was announced on Friday, August 11, in a letter from Mary Jo McGuire, President of NACo.

According to their website, NACo’s Justice & Public Safety Steering Committee advocates for “all matters pertaining to criminal justice and public safety systems, including criminal justice planning, law enforcement, courts, corrections, homeland security, community

crime prevention, juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, emergency management, fire prevention and control, and civil disturbances.

NACo membership and leadership at the national level comes with serious responsibility and commitment. This work includes keeping up to date on all legislative and regulatory action relevant to the steering committee and testifying or speaking before national legislative committees at conferences and meetings to advance Douglas County’s and NACo’s pressing policy concerns and priorities.

Engagement from steering committee members from across the nation is a major reason why Congress and federal

agencies often look to NACo for feedback on legislative policy decisions being made in Washington D.C. This work will be in addition to and in concert with the work Commissioner Boice does as a Douglas County Commissioner. “I am grateful for the opportunity to represent Western Oregon on the National level with NACo on the Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee. Over the last few years, we have witnessed major budget cuts, reduction in force, new policy mandates and legislation targeted specifically at public safety and criminal justice programs across the nation. So, it is crucial that the interests of

Douglas County and Western Oregon are expressed to those making the decisions in Washington D.C.,” stated Commissioner Boice NACo’s mission is to strengthen America’s counties. They serve nearly 40,000 county elected officials in over 1,800 member counties in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to: advocate county priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings and enrich the public’s understanding of county government.

Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and NorthPoint Development Submit Mega

The Pacific Coast Intermodel Project is considered to be a project of national significance by creating a new gateway for west coast imports and exports for the movement of containers through the Port of Coos Bay. Once constructed, this state-ofthe-art facility will handle approximately 1.2 million containers per year and support approximately 2,500 direct jobs in Coos, Douglas and Lane Counties.

The PCIP will implement design features utilizing green technologies, with a focus on electrification and landside container movements nearly 100 percent by rail. Utilization of rail for landside container movements will minimize highway congestion, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Movement of containers by train as opposed to truck can reduce emissions by up to 75%.

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The PCIP project will consist of three inextricable components; deepening and widening the Coos Bay Federal Navigation Channel, system wide upgrades to the Coos Bay Rail Line (CBRL), and construction of the rail served maritime terminal on Port owned property on the North Spit. If successful, funding through the Mega grant program will be utilized to support improvements to public assets including the Federal Navigation Channel and the CBRL. A true public private partnership, NorthPoint Development will fund construction of the terminal itself.

The Channel Modification will include deepening the channel from its entrance to River Mile 8.2 from -37’ to -45’ Mean Lowest Low Water and widen it from 300’ to 450’ nominal width. The purpose of this work will be to accommodate transit of larger Neopanamax ships in the harbor, capable of carrying

up to 13,000 twenty foot equivalent units (TEU).

The Port is working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in development and design of this project. The project, which will also be subject to a full Environmental Impact Statement and completion of a full NEPA process is being done in partnership with various regulatory bodies.

Improvements to the CBRL will include modification to the nine tunnels along the line to accommodate double stacked container traffic, the addition of sidings throughout the mainline to facilitate the additional movement of six unit trains moving outbound and six unit trains traveling inbound. Also, extensive work will be completed to the track and bridges throughout the line to add capacity and improve the overall condition of the infrastructure.

Lastly, NorthPoint will construct the rail served marine terminal, which will consist of crane served ship berths and an extensive rail yard. The terminal will be uniquely designed for direct ship to rail and rail to ship movements, which will minimize container handling, add efficiencies in operations, and reduce emissions from container handling at the terminal. The Port and NorthPoint Development have received a tremendous amount of support for the project to date, with $60 million in funding committed by the State of Oregon, as well as expression of bipartisan support from the State and Federal legislators throughout the United States, understanding the need for additional container capacity on the West Coast. Over one hundred letters of support have been compiled from various stakeholder groups and will be submitted with the grant proposal.

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Michael Kelly

Michael Kelly was born in San Francisco on February 9, 1932. He was the oldest of two children, his sister Linda was six years his junior. They were a military family so they traveled around the nation and the world with their parents, Madge and Howard. Eventually they settled in Vacaville, California on a 63 acre prune orchard with lots of ower gardens. Perhaps this is where he developed his love of roses. It was there he met the love of his life, Janice Smith. Although the Korean War delayed their plans, they married on May 19, 1952. They moved from the farm into town.

Mike worked as a federal employee aircraft mechanic for Fair eld Airbase. In 1976, at the young age of 44, Mike retired and they moved to acreage in Coquille, Oregon. They lovingly referred to their place as Kelly’s Funny Farm. They dove right into farm life raising most of their own meat with chickens, sheep and even once raising a cow and two pigs. As their experience on their farm grew, so did their gardens. Lots of roses, azaleas and rhododendrons. Mike also tried his hand a tree grafting and was very successful. If you’d ever been lucky enough to go out or seen it on the garden tour, the garden was extensive and a joy to behold. They joined The Rose Society in 1981 and contributed their knowledge and insights there and made a lot of friends. In fact when meeting people who knew Mike, I always heard, “He’s such a great guy!” Mike was given a special award for support of the Rose Society. They also enjoyed the fair where they showed their roses and entered a variety box. Jan entered

Robert Lorenzo Duncan

September 6, 1922 – August 1, 2023

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert L. Duncan, 100, of North Bend, will be held and announced at a later date. Private cremation rites were held at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay.

Robert was born on September 6, 1922 in Yakima, Washington to Wilbur and Mildred Duncan. He passed away peacefully, a month before his 101st birthday, on August 1, 2023 at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay due to congestive heart failure.

Robert’s mother, Mildred, died when he was 2 years old and his father married Rose Marie who would help raise him. He spent many growing up years on the Boyd Ranch at Pullman, Washington. He graduated from Salem High School, class of 1942 and married his high school sweetheart, Lenabelle, on May 27, 1942 in Vancouver, Washington. They would share nearly 76 years of marriage before her death in 2018.

baked good and Mike judged apple pies for over ten years. As time went by, Mike’s knowledge of gardening got him a column in the newspapers writing for The World, The Sentinel and The Herald. He had a wide range of knowledge and wrote an interesting column.

Most of Mike’s life he lovingly shared with Jan. They were a devoted, inseparable couple. In 2009, Mike lost Jan and asked only that he be allowed to live out his life on his farm with his sheep and he did that. But on July 10, 2023, Mike left the farm to be with his beloved Janice. They are together again.

Mike is survived by his nieces, Kelly Fisk (Dave) and Liz Hasson; nephew, John Henneberry (Tami); and their families.

Robert and Lenabelle raised a son and two daughters in Eugene/ Spring eld area where he was a builder and business owner, retiring

to North Bend. They enjoyed family vacations camping, hiking and boating. Robert waterskied on his 75th birthday. He and Lenabelle loved to square dance and round dance and were dance partners for 75 years with dance clubs in Eugene, North Bend and Coos Bay. They loved to travel and made several trips into Alaska and the Northwest Territories. Robert’s daughters took him on one last road trip in June of 2023 to Cour d Alene, Idaho, to help a high school friend celebrate his 101st birthday.

Robert lost his wife, Lenabelle in 2018 and his son, Charles in 2019. He is survived by daughter-in-law, Linda, of Junction City; daughter, Roberta and her husband, Dell of North Bend; daughter, Lonna and her husband, Jim of Spring eld; 9 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

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.

Jenifer Grace Centers – Buell

December 28, 1968 – August 16. 2023

Jenifer “Jenny” Grace CentersBuell transitioned from this life unexpectedly on August 16, 2023. She is survived by her son, Jesse Buell; sister, Colleen Munson; brothers, Don Centers, Rick Centers, and Lonie Centers; nieces, Monica Waldroop, Anna Tupper, and Maggie Centers; nephew, Justin Centers; and many more family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald “Rusty” and Vella Centers. Jenny grew up in North Bend, the youngest of ve kids. She attended North Bend High School. She enjoyed many things, like showing off her latest skateboard tricks, her latest fashion statements, or giving you a piece of her mind. Jenny shined in all that she did and will be remembered for her daring, energetic, and con dent approach to her life and the lives of all the people she helped along the way.

Jenny had many lifelong friends who cared about her, and she supported her friends when needed and without hesitation. Jenny will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

A memorial has been set up at the

William “Bill” F. Belk Jr., 84, of Lebanon, formerly of North Bend, passed away on August 18, 2023 in Lebanon. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com 541-756-0440

Danny Alan McLain, 75, of Coos Bay, passed away August 20, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Matthew D. Niemi, 53, of Coos Bay, passed away on August 19, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www.coosbayareafunerals.com 541-756-0440

Gretchen Bomar Reed, 64, of Coos Bay, passed away August 7, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Dolores Jean Stull, 94, of North Bend, passed away August 14, 2023 in North Bend. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

park on the corner of 4th & Anderson in Coos Bay to share your memories and condolences. The family is asking that in lieu of a memorial service, donations be made to The Devereux Center in honor of Jenny’s memory. 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

Daniel Biesen, 45, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away August 3, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

John Payne, 80, of Coos Bay, passed away August 16, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131, www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Philip James Palmer, 73, of Coos Bay, passed away August 18, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Gregory D. Walker, 62, of Coos Bay, passed away on August 19, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, www. coosbayareafunerals.com 541-756-0440

Mary Frances Eckes, 81, of Coos Bay, away August 19, 2023 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216

Fern Irene Lucas, 88, of Coquille, passed away August 22, 2023 at Coquille. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541/267-4216 Howard Quackenbush, 84, of Coquille, passed away August 22, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Requiem for the Joshua tree

By PEPPER TRAIL Writers on the

Opinions expressed on this page are the writer’s alone and do not represent the opinion of the newspaper or its parent company, Country Media, Inc.

Guest Column

Questions for the Port of Coos Bay

Once again, it appears that the Port of Coos Bay and the Bay Area communities are on a collision course as the Port pursues its goal of becoming a player in the field of container terminal and rail line shipping – with little or no interface with the general populace.

It’s difficult to understand why the Port continues these single-minded endeavors, which have always ended up in protracted legal battles which fracture the community and lead to no productive results for the Port… only a lot of public money wasted.

As long as the Port continues to act (wrongly) as if it is an entity unto itself, its obvious history will continue to repeat itself. Here we go again.

This does not have to be. We strongly urge the Port to make a genuine effort to engage the public by any means possible before moving any further along on the container terminal and rail line shipping project.

This project may have some merits, but so far we, the public, have only seen disingenuousness from the Port, very little actual detail (the devil is always in the details), and a major effort by the Port Chief Operating Officer (CEO) to bypass the community – at – large by going straight to the big guys – our Federal representatives – which leaves many of us feeling like the project is being shoved down our throats whether we like it or not.

The recent town hall meeting with Senator Wyden and Congresswoman Hoyle is a perfect example. Despite reporting and take away by union people to the contrary, it was no mistake that almost all of the questions asked from the audience of 200 were NOT in support of the proposed Port project. If you (the Port office, elected officials, and supporters) knew your audience, it would have been obvious.

If the Port CEO and Commissioners can please recognize that they are A PART OF THE COMMUNITY and that having community support is a key to future success, then please begin by publicly answering on multiple public platforms and backed by scientific, shipping industry, facts, the following of many questions.

A forum with good acoustics might work. Maybe, then, we can all dialogue and find a collaborative path forward.

1. How do you reconcile dredging the shipping channel from 37’ depth and 300’ width to 45’ depth and 450’ width from the channel entrance to river mile 8.2 without permanently disrupting the ecology of the bay?

2. Where will the huge amount of toxic dredge material be deposited and what would the impact be on the marine environment, local fisheries, etc?

3. The public deserves a cumulative Environmental Impact Study on the former Georgia Pacific (GP) mill site from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

4. The Port purchased this GP property for $8.1 million, of which $4 million was State covid recovery money. The Environmental Liability Transfer Co. had recently

purchased this property for under $4 million and sold it to the Port without making any improvements. How can the Port justify this $8.1 million purchase by removing this industrial property from Coos county Tax rolls?

5. The size of the container ships being dredged for are in the 1,000’ to 1,200’ length, Post Panamax size. What will the noise level impact be beneath and above the water surface? What will the shoreline effects be from the wake, water displacement, and vibrational impacts? What will the impacts on recreational fishing, crabbing, clam digging, commercial oyster harvests, and Charleston marine fleet be from these enormous vessels?

6. Container ships are really tall, and the gantry cranes used to load and unload are even taller. The turnaround basin for the Post Panamax vessels will be close to the railway bridge. Will this affect airport flight traffic?

7. How will the container terminal handle North Spit wind velocity and its impact on 40’ loaded and unloaded containers (with gusts up to 40 mph or more)?

8. CEO Port of LA Gene Seroka said in an interview that it’s very difficult to successfully relocate empty containers from big hubs like LA and Chicago to remote locations. In view of that difficulty and with low volumes of exports likely for a Coos Bay terminal, how will you ensure empty containers are successfully shipped back to Coos Bay to generate income by their return to Asia?

9. The shipping industry media reported that the supply chain congestion at American container ports had evaporated by August 2022. Established container ports have all substantially increased capacity and made significant green energy investments. Industry media also reports overall average use of capacity at container terminals nationwide is just 72%. Doesn’t this undercut the “need” to build a new container facility here? At the least, shouldn’t it give a reason to pause and re-think the project?

10. The USDOT evaluation of the Port’s $1.2 Billion Mega grant application for 2022 found it failed to meet two important requirements, 1) the project will be costeffective, and 2) the applicant has or will have sufficient legal, financial, and technical capacity to carry out the project. What specifically has the Port’s 2023 application for these funds done to alleviate those objections?

11. The trend in the container shipping industry has been toward ever-larger vessels. How can the Port verify that the proposed Coos Bay Container Terminal won’t

Range

gangly, the Joshua tree is surely one of the West’s strangest and most recognizable plants. Named by Mormon pioneers for the prophet Joshua, whose upraised arms pointed to the promised land, Joshua trees are more likely to remind people today of the lovable creations of Dr. Seuss.

Disheveled,

The trees can live several hundred years and are both the symbol and ecological keystone of the great Mojave Desert ecosystem, stretching from southern California into Nevada, Arizona, and southwestern Utah. This stark and beautiful landscape is home to a rich diversity of desert creatures, from tortoises to bighorn sheep, many of which depend on the Joshua tree for food and shelter.

Tragically, after existing in the Mojave Desert for 2.5 million years, Joshua trees are now in catastrophic decline, the victim of development, invasive plants, climate change and most dramatically, fire.

This summer’s York Fire burned almost 100,000 acres in the Mojave National Preserve, and is only the latest in a series of fires that have devastated Joshua tree populations. These include the Hackberry complex in 2005, 71,000 acres and the Dome fire in 2020, 43,000 acres, which destroyed about 1.3 million trees.

But wildfires in the desert?

Deserts are hot and dry, so that parched landscape doesn’t have enough fuel to feed major conflagrations, right? That used to be true, but not anymore.

Invasive annual plants including cheatgrass and red brome have created a “firegrass cycle” in the Mojave by adding continuous fuels to the formerly bare ground between the Joshua trees and other shrubs.

This sends fire across the landscape, killing everything in its path.

Joshua trees never evolved with frequent, intense fires, and are highly flammable. Fewer than 10% of those burned in the Dome fire have since re-sprouted. Their fleshy fruits and seeds are not fire adapted. And massive efforts to plant Joshua tree seedlings in burned areas have had limited success.

The reality is that Joshua trees are already in a state of decline because of global warming and increasing frequency of drought, ecologist James Cornett told the Los Angeles Times. Then on top of that, you throw on a fire like the York fire, and these trees are not likely to recover in our lifetime.

Climate change is perhaps

become obsolete in a few years? We have a relatively small bay, an estuary that incubates salmonids and shellfish. Further dredging down the road doesn’t seem possible.

12. Container ports are, by nature, extremely noisy. That level of noise will directly impact high-end homes overlooking the terminal and, because of prevailing wind and terrain, all of Empire and most of North Bend. This could significantly affect property values. Are studies planned to detail noise levels and impacts?

13. What will terminal operating hours be? Most container terminals operate 24-7 until the vessel is unloaded.

14. It’s been stated that this project will create 4-8,000 jobs. Please detail this. How many permanent jobs and where? How many of these highly specialized terminal construction activities will be performed by area residents? Modern container terminals and train operations are

the greatest threat of all. A 2019 study concluded that only .02% of the species’ habitat in Joshua Tree National Park would remain viable after 2070 if climate change continues unchecked; even in the best-case scenario only 19% may be saved.

A glimmer of hope comes from the fact that many, many people love the quirky Joshua tree and are dedicated to its survival. Several large preserves have been set aside in the Mojave to protect Joshua trees and other desert species. These include Joshua Tree National Park and the Mojave Desert Preserve in California, and the Desert National Wildlife Refuge and the newly proclaimed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada.

To extend protections to private lands, California adopted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act this summer. Designed to limit the impacts of development in rapidly growing desert cities like Palmdale and Lancaster, this requires permits and mitigation for the killing of removal of Joshua trees.

Finally, and as a last resort, there has been discussion of assisted migration, moving Joshua trees northward in response to climate change. A study by USGS biologists concluded that only a few areas within the Joshua tree’s current range are likely to be suitable for the species by the end of this century. To prepare for possible relocations, the National Park Service, with assistance from a youth

conservation program, the Urban Conservation Corps, has collected over a million Joshua tree seeds from 47 populations. This work follows the example of a very old, and very large, collaborator, the Shasta ground sloth. This hulking bear-sized herbivore roamed the American West until about 11,000 years ago. Abundant sub-fossilized sloth dung found in caves throughout the Southwest prove that its diet was largely composed of foliage from Joshua trees, with plenty of undigested seeds mixed in. Researchers believe that the sloths were key to spreading Joshua trees to new locations in the Pleistocene. We can only hope that the efforts of today’s young seed collectors will bring the Joshua tree to a new promised land.

Pepper Trail is a contributor to Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation throughout the West. He is a biologist and writer in Oregon.

highly automated and becoming more so. How many permanent on-site jobs will be created for Coos County residents?

15. If there are going to be 4000 construction jobs, what will be the impact on our housing supply? We are already deep into a severe housing shortage crisis. Where will construction workers be housed? What will be the impact on our public infrastructure? Certain major highways and intersections are already difficult to navigate during rush hours. Will these 4000 workers be single men? Have families?

16. To paraphrase the last questioner during the town hall meeting on July 30th (why can’t the Port learn to walk and chew gum simultaneously)? The question was regarding the lack of investment by the Port in Charleston for more and better tourist facilities, port infrastructure and shipyard improvements. Charleston is unique among coastal harbors

for its charm and intimacy… terrific potential! Is there a master plan for Charleston that, of necessity, would have to be Port instigated?

17. Along these lines, where is the Port’s involvement in Offshore Wind Energy? The Port should be leading the charge on this but continually seems to manage to put all its eggs in one basket at a time.

18. Concern has grown over the past several years at the Port’s increasing lack of transparency about development plans and projects. Would the Port support creation of a Citizen Advisory Committee that brings more transparency and community involvement to ensure that the Governor-appointed Port Commission can better represent the broad interests of our area? We look forward to your timely response.

Respectfully,

Steve Skinner North Bend

Pepper Trail

Contributed photo

Joshua Tree on Conglomerate Mesa, Southern Inyo County. Photo by Louis Medina/Friends of the Inyo.

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

On SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2023, at the hour of 10:00am at the front door of the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, 250 N. Baxter St; Coquille, the defendant’s interest will be sold, subject to redemption, in the real property commonly known as: 66487 CHEMEKETA ROAD, COOS BAY, OR 97420. The court case number is 22CV15407, where WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2018-HB1 is plaintiff, and JEFF BIHNER; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;

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In the Matter of the Estate of HAROLD WILLIAM BARTOL Deceased, Case No. 23PB06368

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them with proper vouchers to the undersigned Personal Representative at Evans Batlan Getchell LLC, Attorneys at Law, 96913th Street S.E., Salem, Oregon 97302 within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings hereby are advised that additional information may be obtained from the records of the above-entitled court, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published: August 15th 2023

/s/ Steven Mark Bartol, Personal Representative

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

STEVEN MARK BARTOL 7572 Bartol Way SE Salem, OR 97317 (503) 559-2056

ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Russell L. Getchell, OSB No. 103904\uc1\u10 Evans Batlan Getchell LLC Attorneys at Law 969 - 13th Street S.E. Salem, OR 97302-2504 (503) 588-5670 (503) 588-5673 - Fax russ@kevanslaw.com

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In the Matter of the Estate of: LILLIAN LEE STETTNISCH, Deceased Case No. 23PB07020

INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ROBERT FERGUSON AND CYNTHIA FERGUSON has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of LILLIAN LEE STETTNISCH are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 1062 N Elliot, Coquille, OR 97423, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on August 29th, 2023.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal

Representative

Personal Representative:

Robert Ferguson & Cynthia Ferguson 1062 N Elliot Coquille, OR 97423

Phone: (541) 294-1751

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Lawyer for Personal

Representative:

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In the Matter of the Estate of: WALTER L. BUZZARD, Deceased Case No. 23PB06570

INFORMATION TO

INTERESTED PERSONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that WANDA HANKS has been appointed personal representative.

All persons having claims against the estate of WALTER L. BUZZARD are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 3450 Quail Meadow Way, Eugene, OR 97408, or through her attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock.

Dated and first published on August 15th, 2023.

Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520

Attorney for Personal

Representative

Personal Representative: Wanda Hanks 3450 Quail Meadow Way Eugene, OR 97408 Phone: 770.833.6179

Email: twohanks2001@ yahoo.com

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Representative: Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420

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AM local time on 09/28/2023 followed by oral bidding for an estimated volume of 21,300 ton of Douglasfir and Other Coniferous Species sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is within the sale area an unestimated volume of Miscellaneous green biomass convertible that the bidder may agree to remove at a fixed rate. Sale contains specified roads with an estimated public works construction cost of $351,678.76. Bidders qualifying as small business concerns under the Small Business Act may, when submitting a bid, elect for the Forest Service to build permanent roads. Additional information concerning this option is in the prospectus. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from our website at https://www.fs.usda. gov/resources/roguesiskiyou/landmanagement/ resourcemanagement or Cody Johnson, Contracting Officer (Acting) at

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In the Matter of the Estate of THELMA P. WARD Deceased, Case No. 23PB06651

NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Gail Schubert has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred.

All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

Dated and first published:

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Gail Schubert

Personal Representative 1821 Lincoln St. North Bend, OR 97459

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH V. BRENDE Deceased, Case No. 23PB06661 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Charles Buck has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter Street, Coquille, Oregon, 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative.

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THE COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE

KO-KWEL WELLNESS CENTER COUNSELING

Bids

SUITE

Due 12 September 2023 by 4:00 PM

Sealed bids will be received by the Coquille Indian Tribe for the KO-KWEL WELLNESS CENTER COUNSELING SUITE at projects@coquilletribe.org.

Briefly, the work is described as Alterations to the existing building at 2401 RIVER ROAD, EUGENE OR 97401.

Beginning August 22nd, 2023, Bidding Documents, including Project Manual, specifications, drawings, bidding forms, and sample form of agreement are available for downloading in pdf format from the State of Oregon at https:// oregonbuys.gov/bso. A NonMandatory walk-through has been scheduled for the 28 August 2023 at 8:00

AM. The Coquille Indian Tribe reserves the right to (1) reject any or all Bids not in compliance with all bidding procedures and requirements, (2) postpone award of the Contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening, (3) waive informalities in the Bids, and (4) select the Bid which appears to be in the best interest of the Owner. Coquille Indian Tribe encourages bids from American Indian/Alaska Native, Minority, Women, and Emerging Small Businesses.

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23PB06865

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that Marilyn L. Todd has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Betty Jean Renois, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with written evidence

thereof attached, to the Personal Representative c/o Patrick Terry, PO Box 630, Coos Bay, OR 97420. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them within four months after the date of first publication of this notice to the Personal Representative at the address stated above for the presentation of claims or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain

additional information from the records of the Court or the Personal Representative named above. Dated and first published on August 29, 2023.

Funds (RROF) to the Oregon Business Development Department (OBDD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds unde r Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, for its housing rehabilitation program. The purpose of Coos Bay’s housing rehabilitation program is to use to perform repair and rehabilitation of existing single-family, owner-occupied units located in the cities of Coos Bay and Reedsport, and all of Coos County. Annually, the program rehabilitates over 27 low-to-moderate-income homes with approximately $500,000 of CDBG funds.

Published on August 29th, September 1, 5 and 8, 2023

Specific locations of individual units to be rehabilitated cannot be determined prior to t he completion of the Area-Wide Environmental Review and the RROF. For the housing rehabilitation activities proposed, City of Coos Bay is using a Tiered Environmental Review format and process proposed under HUD Regulations for the National Environmental Policy Act at 24 CFR Part 58.15.

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In this first tier, a broad area-wide statutory review of the housing rehabilitation program has identified laws and authorities that we have determined will not be triggered by the location of the rehab program. These laws include: Floodplain Management (24 CFR Part 55 and Executive Order 11988), the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, the Clean Air Act, the Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981, the Environmental Justice Executive Order 12898, the Noise Abatement and Control Standard (24 CFR part 51B) and the Explosive and Flammable Operations Standard (24 CFR Part 51C).

In the second tier review, City of Coos Bay identified laws and authorities that must be analyzed with site-specific environmental review checklists for each property location. These laws include: Historic Preservation (36 CFR Part 800), Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, Wetland Protection (Executive Order 11990), Sole Source Aquifers (Safe Drinking Water Act, 40 CFR Part 149), the Endangered Species (50 CFR Part 402), Airport Clear Zones and Accident Potential Zones (24 CFR Part 51D) and Toxic Chemicals and Radioactive Materials (24 CFR, Part 58.5(i)).

An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project, along with a copy of Coos Bay's policies and processes to be followed for site specific reviews, is on file, and may be examined or copied weekdays from 8:30

Kenneth “Ken” Charles Swift

November 12, 1955 – August 2, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Charles Swift passed away August 2, 2023 in Reedsport, Oregon of a heart attack.

Ken was born November 12, 1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents Harold G. Swift and Bettye J. Swift. As a child growing up in an US Air Force family, he considered himself an “Air Force Brat”, living in New Mexico, South Dakota, Japan, and Klamath Falls, Oregon. In 1974, he graduated from Henley High School. Ken went on to receive his Certi cate of Surgical Technology at Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Ken worked at Les Schwab, was a logger for International Paper and private logging companies, and sold cars at Honda World and Thompson Ford Sales. He also drove

a school bus for Lewis Transportation Company in Reedsport. Upon receiving his 2004 Certi cate in Surgical Technology, Ken worked at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay and Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence. He also worked as a travel contract Surgical Tech in Alaska, California, Arizona, Idaho, Missouri and Minnesota.

Ken and Carol (Murto) were married October 7, 1978 in Coos Bay, Oregon. They lived together in Reedsport, Oregon where they raised their three sons: Joel, Brian, and Darin Swift. Ken used to say “real men love Jesus,” and he loved Jesus. Ken was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and a faithful friend. He mentored many young men that were included in family outdoor

Fire stopped at Douglas County Forest Products

A commercial fire at Douglas County Forest Products presented access issues to the bag house and chip bin resulting in a multi-agency response from several fire departments in Douglas County. Fire crews addressed the situation and were able to gain access to control the fire with the assistance of the millwrights.

At 3:07 a.m., Douglas County Fire District No. 2 was dispatched to a commercial fire at Douglas County Forest Products off of Del Rio Road. The fire was contained to the chip bin area, and firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread. There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.

Interim Battalion Chief Doss stated, “Our firefighters responded swiftly to the chip bin fire, demonstrating patience while a safe strategic plan was implemented. Their training and quick action were instrumental in preventing the fire from escalating.”

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by authorities, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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District No. 2 would like to thank all those who assisted during the incident, including neighboring fire departments and Douglas Forest Products employees. The incident was supported by 24 personnel, 3 command vehicles, 2 truck

companies, 4 engines, 3 tenders, and 1 ambulance.

Thank you to Roseburg Fire Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, Lookingglass Fire Department, and Glide Rural Fire Department for your assistance with this incident.

activities. Ken liked to salmon sh, crab, work on his classic car, and travel to Maui, Mexico, Jamaica, and Israel. Ken was a member of Reedsport Foursquare Church as well as AST.

Ken is survived by his wife, Carol Swift; sons, Joel, Brian and Darin Swift; daughters-in-law, BriAnne Swift and Hayley Swift; ve grandchildren, brother, Dean Swift; sister, Sandra Swift-Gracey; four nephews and one niece.

A Celebration of Life for Ken will be held at Reedsport Foursquare Church, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 am. Attire is casual. Tie-dye, sh T-shirts, jeans, and Birkenstocks welcome. In lieu of owers, please donate to the Reedsport Charter School Athletic Fund in Ken’s memory.

Biologists ask people not to disturb or pick up edgling common murres on Oregon beaches

Oregon coast visitors are seeing many dead and dying edgling common murres right now on state beaches. Some commercial shermen report also seeing this at sea.

At this time of the year, the young birds are trying to survive on their own for the rst time. It’s not uncommon to get reports of some sick or dying birds say Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists.

The severity of this year’s event is uncommon and may be related to a combination of a large production year for common murres and extremely warm ocean conditions along the Oregon coast.

Warm ocean temperatures generally have a negative impact on the production of food in the lowest levels of the food web. That impact trickles up through the food web affecting many species, including common murres.

Biologists say most of the young birds they’ve seen appear to be starving or cold, however samples were sent to ODFW’s Wildlife Population

Health Lab for further examination. Without proper nutrition, the young birds cannot maintain their body heat. And while ocean temperatures are warmer, the water is still below the average body temperature of these birds.

Biologists ask people to refrain from

disturbing or picking up sick or dying birds to give them the best chance for survival. With a healthy and thriving population of common murres in Oregon, rehabilitation is not an option. People can report observations of sick or dead common murres to local ODFW of ces.

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Rare Oregon, Northern California Sand Dune Phacelia Protected Under Endangered Species Act

In response to a petition and lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protected the sand dune phacelia as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The agency also designated 180 acres as protected critical habitat for this coastal dune plant in 13 units in Coos and Curry counties in southern Oregon, and Del Norte County, California.

“These beautiful and rugged plants are emblematic of our native coastal sand dune habitats and I’m thrilled they’ll get the protection they deserve,” said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate at the Center for Biological Diversity.

“Endangered Species Act protections will help sand dune phacelia and our dwindling intact dune habitats recover

and thrive. It shouldn’t have taken nine years for Fish and Wildlife to take action, but hopefully it’s not too late.”

Sand dune phacelia has declined to 25 naturally occurring populations, many of them with few remaining plants, including in iconic places like Oregon’s Cape Blanco. The plants are threatened by invasive species such as European beach grass and gorse, damage from off-road vehicles, and climate changedriven sea level rise. Its small population size makes the species even more susceptible to these threats.

Sand dune phacelia is in the Forget-MeNot family of flowering plants and grows to be 18 inches tall, with white flowers that are a rich source of nectar and pollen for native bees. The number of

bees and variety of bee species found in dune vegetation is higher in places where phacelia grows.

The plant requires sandy habitats that are relatively free of competing vegetation and is adapted to living on nutrient-poor sand dune areas with high winds, blowing sand and salt spray.

Its silvery hairs, an adaptation to the harsh coastal environment, keep salt off its leaves, decrease water loss and reflect excess light. The name “phacelia” is from the Greek “phakelos,” meaning cluster, for its lovely, clustered flowers; and the Latin “argentea,” meaning silvery, for the appearance of its leaves. The phacelia blooms from March to September.

Today’s listing comes in response to a Center lawsuit seeking timely status evaluations and

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protection decisions for 241 plant and animal species thought to be trending toward extinction, including the sand dune phacelia. The Center and seven other

conservation groups (Oregon Wild, Friends of Del Norte, Oregon Coast Alliance, the Native Plant Society of Oregon, the California Native Plant Society,

the Environmental Protection Information Center and the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center) petitioned to protect the phacelia in 2014.

Wild coho fishing regulations for coastal rivers posted

More rivers can support wild coho harvest as populations improve.

Wild coho fishing regulations in rivers along Oregon’s coast were posted online at MyODFW.com today.

See regulations at the Recreation Report / Fishing Report / Regulation Updates tab for the SW Zone and NW Zone https:// myodfw.com/recreationreport/fishing-report.

With the third consecutive year of good coho returns forecast, several rivers will be open for wild coho fishing this year that weren’t last year,

including the Siuslaw, Coquille and Floras/ New. Most seasons start in mid-September with few opening in November.

The Umpqua River will be closed to wild coho fishing due to exceptionally low coho returns to the South Umpqua River last year.

The aggregate bag limit for the entire coast is five wild coho for the season. In addition to adult bag limits listed, anglers may take one wild jack coho per day when wild coho fisheries are open.

These regulations are only for wild coho. Anglers may retain

hatchery coho as part of the adult and jack salmon daily bag limit in areas currently open to angling for Chinook salmon or steelhead.

Since Oregon coast coho were first listed as Threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1998, habitat restoration and careful hatchery and harvest management have helped recover the population. A five-year review completed by NOAA in 2022 says that risk of extinction for most wild coho runs has declined since the last review in 2016, though some still need further improvement.

The rare sand dune phacelia was listed as a threatened species under the Endagered Species Act. The plant is found

Coos

Curry counties

Oregon and Del Norte County in California.