BY BREE LAUGHLIN
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Local Christian youth came together to work on a variety of projects to serve the homeless on Saturday, Aug.12.
The youth are part of Impact Coos County, which was created from the desire of youth leaders to involve their students putting their faith into action.
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Two self-professed nerds are getting major recognition for their “Swords and Starships” podcast.
The Sci-fi podcast was first started by Coos Bay librarians Brittney Buxton and Joshua Whitty as a way to reach people during the pandemic.
“We needed a way to reach people that was still safe, so Joshua and I thought, let’s do a low key program that will be fun because at the time it felt emotionally draining,” Buxton said.
They said they knew right
BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World
A woman who grew up in Southwest Oregon found unexpected success as an author with her series of mystery novels.
Four years ago, Kay Jennings presented her first novel, Shallow Waters, to an audience at the Coos Bay Library.
The novel was originally intended as a stand-alone story. But Jennings’ success and determination pushed her to publish six books, and she doesn’t intend on stopping now.
Jennings recently returned to the Coos Bay Library to celebrate her latest book, “Mourning Bay,” which was released in July, 2023. It is the latest edition in the Port Stirling Mystery series featuring police chief Matt Horning.
“I have learned a lot since I first stood up here four years ago,” the author said during the library event on Friday, Aug. 18.
Jennings said her first book was inspired by her childhood memories walking along beaches in Bandon. She told her husband her idea for the story, and he encouraged to her write it down.
“He’s like, ‘Why don’t you write that story? It’s very compelling and you have a beginning a middle and an end,’” Jennings said.
A few years later, in her retirement, Jennings decided to go for it.
The author said she had always written – but her writing was for other people – things like press releases and corporate communications.
“So I sat down and it just came out,” she said.
The first draft came pretty easily. She wrote it in about four months. But the editing and publishing process wasn’t quite so smooth. Even though it took time and money, she Inspiration continues on page 2
away what they wanted to talk about.
“Well, both Brittney and I are huge nerds, and a topic we can both talk about is Science Fiction – fantasy books, movies, TV shows and various games,” Whitty said.
The podcast quickly became one of the favorite parts of their jobs at the Coos Bay Library. The library podcast gained such a strong following that it still continues today.
The “Swords and Starships” podcast is also in
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found an editor and wrote several drafts before publishing the book on Amazon.
The extra steps paid off. Her book, Shallow Waters, was a success
from the get-go, and it inspired her to keep writing. Now, she says, she’s found her groove as an author and understands the process much better.
“I only wrote Shallow Waters to see if I could do it. But then several of
my friends said, ‘When’s the second one coming out?’ And I thought, ‘Yes, I could have a series,’” the author said. While each of Jennings novels stand on their own, they include a continually evolving cast of characters.
Jennings said she bases the ideas for her books on real-life scenarios, and throws in some extra imagination to make them pop.
Readers who live on the South Coast will find the fictional towns and landmarks to be eerily
familiar. She said Buck Bay in her fifth-novel, Phantom Cove, is inspired by Coos Bay and North Bend, and her latest, “Mourning Bay” setting was inspired by Sunset Bay.
Participants in the latest Author talk at the Coos Bay Library learned these insights and more from the local author, and also got a sneak peek into Jennings’ latest novel when she read the first chapter to the audience.
about Jennings and her mystery novels, visit www.kayjenningsauthor. com.
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Cranberry Festival celebrates 77 years of community fun
Bandon’s longtime community festival has become one of the premier events on the Oregon Coast.
The Cranberry Festival takes place the second weekend in September.
It offers all of the events and entertainment that come with a town festival –including live music shows, food and craft vendors, a parade, car show, kids’ activities and the crowning of cranberry royalty.
“It’s been a tradition that we’ve had for years and years,” said Margaret Pounder, an event organizer with the Bandon Chamber of Commerce.
The longtime Bandon resident said she loves the community aspect of the event, which takes place on Sept. 9 and 10.
“It’s a safe community environment where you get to see familiar faces and celebrate the town you live in,” she said. “You get to see friends you haven’t seen in a while and watch kids having an awesome time playing games, or getting their
face painted.”
The festival is also very popular with visitors.
“Hotels are generally sold out months in advance for the festival,” Pounder said.
The festival is named for the community’s top agricultural crop.
A Cranberry Kitchen will highlight favorite cranberry dishes from locals. The winner of the contest is crowned queen or king of the kitchen.
Food vendors will offer a variety of cranberry-themed items for sale. A local cranberry farm will have items for sale at the festival as well.
A favorite aspect of the event is the free live music offered throughout the weekend. The music starts right after the parade on Saturday and continues through 9 p.m. Saturday night, then starts back up again on Sunday.
Organizers said they are happy to welcome back headliner Morgan Alexander.
The Nashville based, Oregon native is known for his soul-filled voice
and energy in his performance and recordings.
The singer/songwriter has had numerous Indie cuts and has shared the stage with some of the biggest national acts like Little Big Town, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and John Michael Montgomery.
Alexander will be taking the stage at 6 p.m. Saturday and again at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Cranberry Festival organizers said they reworked the festival layout to be more user-friendly – increasing the amount of parking at the festival and also offering shuttles to and from Bandon’s City Park.
Parking will be located at the south end of the City Park, and the majority of festival vendors and activities will be situated at the north end of the park.
“There should be no way people cannot find a way to get to the festival and be very easily transported there, whether it's by their own vehicle or by the shuttle,” Pounder said.
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organizers said they are excited for the cranberry coronation. This year it will include royalty and royalty-in-training with 29 little princesses and a little prince.
“That’s always a hit.
The kids are darling and always fun to watch,”
Cranberry Festival organizer Pounder said. For a full schedule of Cranberry Festival events and activities visit: bandon. com/2023-cranberry-festival-events.
Cranberry Parade - Cranberry Kitchen Contest
The Bandon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce the 2023 Cranberry Festival Royalty. The 77th Annual Bandon Cranberry Festival is sponsored by Rogue Credit Union and will be held on September 9-10, 2023 in Bandon City Park. This year's festival theme is Crandyland. The Cranberry Coronation ceremony takes place the week of the festival.
The Cranberry Court is comprised of incoming high school seniors from the Bandon, Oregon area. The Court promotes the Cranberry Festival throughout the summer at various local and regional events and reigns over the festivities in the fall. The Cranberry Court Royalty have the chance to earn scholarships to an accredited college, university, or trade program, as well as a lifetime of enduring friendships and a place in Bandon history.
The son of Dave McCutcheon, Marlin attends Pacific High School where he participates in soccer, basketball, and track and field. Marlin considers himself a kind, considerate, honest, and reliable person who is very good at helping people. With a strong desire to learn and better himself, Marlin enjoys meeting new people as well as trying and learning new things.
Marlin plans to focus on his senior classes this year and keep his options open for after high school. He is considering a gap year in Big Bear, California to work while staying with his aunt and uncle. Alternatively, he may head directly to Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon.
The daughter of Miyuki Nohara, Nyah is a member of the Bandon High School student council and National Honor Society and plays on the varsity basketball and volleyball teams. In addition to sports, Nyah enjoys staying active by playing the piano and watching the sunset. During the summer, Nyah works as a caddie at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. After graduation, Nyah plans to attend a university to become an energy efficiency engineer to help better the world. Nyah is very honored and excited to be a member of the Cranberry Court and is grateful for the opportunity to represent her hometown while becoming more involved in the community.
The daughter of Linda Eickhoff, Rachel is senior class president, Associated Student Body vice president, and National Honor Society historian at Bandon High School. She is a member of her high school’s Student Voice and Expedition clubs, plays on the varsity basketball team, and participates in the Community 101 program. Rachel is heavily involved throughout the community where she attends and helps with as many events as possible. Ever since she was a little girl, music has been Rachel’s biggest passion. Hence, for her Cranberry Court platform, she chose the importance of music. Throughout her reign, Rachel has brought people of all ages together through playing music. She believes everyone deserves the chance to enjoy and learn about music because, in her own experience, it can be a life-changing experience.
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Before the state built a more secure channel for Ferry Creek, it was not unusual for flooding to occur, with one of the worst floods happening in December of 1940.
The story was detailed in the Jan. 2, 1941, Western World, under the front-page headline: "Ferry Creek Flood Water Damaging."
"Rowboats were in evidence on Bandon's main business street last Thursday when flood waters from Ferry creek, following several days of torrential rains, were held up by the narrow bridge near the creamery at the foot of the hill leading to East Bandon and inundated several blocks of the business district.
"The water rose rapidly and within a short time formed a rushing river the full width of the highway toward the city hall. (Now the Bandon Historical Society museum) The water rose to a height of between 12 and 18 inches in places. It completely covered the floors in the Bob-Otto Court (first picture, now a service station at 101 and Elmira) where it also did considerable damage to the service station which is also the Greyhound bus depot. Continuing west it reached as far as the theater before avenues for its escape could be opened.
"At Sadye's (second photo and now Alloro restaurant) it was held from coming into the front door by sandbags.
"The family of Art Farrier, residing in a house at the rear of the creamery, was taken out by rowboat, the water being nearly up to the window ledge of the first floor. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gallier worked rapidly to get their household goods elevated sufficiently to prevent damage.
"City employees first tried to relieve the situation by cutting a larger ditch with a bulldozer where Ferry creek empties into the tide flats near the Tom Lewis home. This proved insufficient and it was found necessary to cut ditches across First street between Elmira and Fillmore avenue. At these outlets the bulkhead that holds the street fill had to be blasted with dynamite (third photo) .
"Damage to the extent of several thousand dollars resulted from the flood and it was clearly demonstrated, according to local
observers, that the Ferry creek bridge across the highway and the drainage area between the bridge and the tide flat must be widened to accommodate a larger flow.
"A tide of 9.3 feet added considerable to the situation as it served to dam the water at the Ferry creek outlet.
"Sandbags were used with good effect at the street intersection between the Safeway store (now the home of Bandon Brewing Company) and other places of business. The floor of the Davison Market was covered to a depth of several inches. The water had almost reached the floor of the Frank Perry veneer plant and cannery (on First Street). Water covered the floor of the New Bandon Theatre from the stage several rows back but this was largely due to the tide having backed up the water in the special drainage system maintained by the theater.
"Flood waters rushing down the new highway grade that leads south from the intersection with Second street menaced buildings on the south side of the highway. The Gull Cafe, the Coffee Shop and the Club beer parlor were affected.
"The dike across the flat between Flat Elk and Coquille, which past years was flooded to a depth of several feet and which has since been raised by the highway department six feet, stood the test. The water came to within about 18 inches of going over the top. However, the low places on the highway near the Clausen farm, east of Riverton, were covered to a depth of more than two feet at the highest point. Buses, trucks and some passengers cars were able to get through but much of the car traffic was halted. This started on Friday and lasted until Sunday."
Michael J. "Mike" Collins, 54, has been sentenced to five years in prison in connection with what was described by the investigating deputy as "a disturbing event that occurred on Coastal Evergreen Lane just north of Bandon on Sept. 29, 2022."
"As a result of the hard work by Chief Deputy District Attorney Jody Newby and Deputy H. Francis, the case was resolved before trial, thus keeping the victim from further anguish by having to
testify at trial," according to a press release from the sheriff's office.
On Aug. 14, due to a plea agreement, Collins pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to second degree assault, strangulation and second degree sexual abuse. Additional charges were dismissed as a result of the plea negotiation.
Collins is the former owner of Lloyd's Cafe in Bandon, and also owns the Blue Moon in Coos Bay.
Bill Marino, a longtime and much loved member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bandon and the former owner of Marino's Boots and Saddles in Coquille, died Aug. 8 at the age of 78. There will be a memorial mass at the church (795 Franklin) at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25. A light supper will follow.
On Saturday, Aug. 26, there will be a Celebration of Bill's life at Sturdivant Park in Coquille from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a potluck event, and people are asked to bring their favorite dish. A meat course, soft drinks and dessert will be provided. Feel free to BYOB. His widow, Kay, asked that people let her know (kaymarino@msn.com) if they are coming so they will have enough tables and chairs set up.
Local relatives include Kay Marino and their daughter, Amy, both of Coquille.
I saw on Facebook this week that Bill Goergen, husband of BHS graduate Peggy Hunt Goergen, died on Aug. 15, just shy of his 85th birthday. Bill and Peggy were married in 1965,and have six children, 14 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. They have spent their married life in Brookings where Bill was a longtime commercial fisherman.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Aug. 25. Viewing for those who want will be at Redwood Memorial from 10 to 11 a.m., the Rosary will be recited at Star of the Sea Catholic Church at 12:30, followed by a funeral mass at 1. An informal reception will be held at the parish hall around 2.
Anthony Zunino, former president of the Bandon Chamber, long-time chair of the Cranberry Festival and a member of the Bandon School board, has spent
the past year valiantly fighting cancer while continuing to "give back to the community every single day," said his friend and fellow board member Angela Cardas on a recent Facebook post.
As he continues with extensive cancer treatment, friends are rallying around him, and have set up a bank account at Banner Bank. "Tell them you're on Team Zunino and let's make sure he knows Bandon has his back," said Cardas.
A former member of the Bandon police force and owner of Freedom Graphics, Zunino has spent years volunteering his time whenever and wherever he's needed. Angela pretty much speaks for all of us who know and love him.
I told readers last week about the destination resort, Gravel Point, that the Perk Development Group is planning to build in the Beach Loop area south of Face Rock Drive. Plans have also been revealed for several other developments in the county, including Dungeon Lodge tucked away on an island on Coos Bay, with boat-access only to a fishing resort with 100+ A frame cottages, a fishing lodge and a high-end restaurant.
Another is the Pony Creek Point development, which will offer up to 330 residential units, a 108-key boutique hotel, a 17,000 square foot building housing a restaurant and retail space on 14 acres of waterfront near the Southern Oregon Regional airport. Charleston Village is a 35-acre redevelopment including a fish market and farmers' market, with commercial and institutional office space, a makerspace, a boutique hotel and waterfront charter/fishing offices that support tourism and the commercial fishing fleet.
Two events are coming up at the Bandon Museum Sunday, Aug. 27, on a Free Summer Sunday.
The South Coast Striders "Bandon Historical Hike" leaves from the museum parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Two hike options, one led by Reg Pullen and the other by Jim Proehl, will give hikers a chance to learn some local history and get in a good walk. More details are available on the coostrails web site. Stop by the museum in the afternoon on the Free Summer Sunday. Enjoy ice cream in the parking lot coupled with a visit to the museum. Be sure the kids ask to take the "History Detective's Challenge."
Ice cream will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. courtesy of Sunset Oceanfront Lodging. Free Sunday admission is provided by First Interstate Bank and Best Western Inn at Face Rock.
It was great to learn that the Coos County Commissioners had unanimously approved a resolution recently calling for the repeal of Ballot Measure 110, which decriminalized user grade amounts of heroin, meth and cocaine and has caused many deadly unintended consequences.
The resolution points out that BM110 was passed in 2020 with the promise of reducing crime, improving public safety and saving lives.
"The evidence shows that Measure 110 has led to the opposite effect, leading to an increase in overdose deaths, criminal activity, public nuisance and a diminished quality of life for the citizens of Oregon," points out the resolution.
In Oregon is 2020 there were 585 overdose deaths. In 2021 that number increased to 917. The rate of Oregon teenagers dying from drugs since 2019 has more than tripled. In Coos County thousands of Narcan doses have been administered each year and infant deaths have been attributed to unsecured drugs.
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I have requested that the resolution be added to the Bandon city council's agenda for our Sept. 11 meeting, to give us an opportunity to sign a letter of support for the efforts of the county to repeal this dangerous measure.
December 28, 1968 – August 16. 2023
Jenifer “Jenny”
Grace Centers- Buell 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 five 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 confident 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 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
February 9, 1932 – July 10, 2023
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 flower 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 Fairfield 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 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
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
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.
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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 Certificate 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 Certificate 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 activities. Ken liked to salmon fish, 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.
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 Sa-
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
Gretchen Bomar Reed, 64, of Coos Bay, passed away August 7, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. 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, 541267-3131 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
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
Philip James Palmer, 73, of Coos Bay, passed away August 18, 2023 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-2673131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
lem 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.
Robert and Lenabelle raised a son and two daughters in Eugene/ Springfield 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 North-
Ken is survived by his wife, Carol Swift; sons, Joel, Brian and Darin Swift; daughters-in-law, BriAnne Swift and Hayley Swift; five grandchildren, brother, Dean Swift; sister, Sandra SwiftGracey; 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, fish T-shirts, jeans, and Birkenstocks welcome. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Reedsport Charter School Athletic Fund in Ken’s memory.
west 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 Springfield; 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.
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
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, 541267-4216
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
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
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Announcements 311
Need Cage/Kennel Liner? Need Fire Starter?
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Employment Opps 515
Lord Bennett’s restaurant in Bandon is now hiring for a Part-time Bartender, Hostess, & Bussers. Please apply within during business hours.
BE PART OF A GREAT TEAM!
The Best Western Inn at Face Rock has positions available:
Front Desk Housekeeper Maintenance Person
• Earn a minimum of $16.00 per hour (depending on experience) in a variety of our open positions
• We offer referral bonuses and all Best Western employees are eligible for reduced rates at select Best Westerns across the United States and Canada
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• Summer bonus programs
• Please stop by anytime to pick up an application at 3225 Beach Loop Drive, Bandon, OR
POSITION AVAILABLE at regulatory compliance firm in Bandon/Coquille area. Compliance Assistant. Full time/long term, health insurance. $3,000 to $3,500/mo. More info: https://csacompliance.com
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.
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
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:
Front Desk Agent
Housekeepers
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.
Recreational Vehicles 604
BUYING RVs. Gib's RV is looking for clean pre-owned RVs to buy/consign. No fee consignments. We make house calls. 541-888-3424.
SUVs 613
1999 Chev. Suburban 4x4 $6000 Looks Good Runs Great. Under 156k. Miles. New Tires + Tune Up 1 (541) 347-2255
Wanted Autos 690
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2021 Dodge Charger Black 4-door, V6 eng., 14,000 miles, all the bells & whistles. Illness forces sale. $33,000.00. 808-347-8288.
Pets 736
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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 18th, 2023. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520
Attorney for Personal
Representative
Personal Representative:
Todd Humble 10401 Rawlings Dr. Pensacole, Florida, 32514
Phone: (817) 991-4542
Email: 4enaam@gmail.com
Lawyer for Personal
Representative:
Nathan McClintock PO Box 1178 Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 269-1123
Fax: (541) 269-1126
Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com
Published on August 18, 25, September 1 and 8, 2023
The World and ONPA (ID:368805)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY UMPQUA BANK, Assignee of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS); Plaintiff, v. DOE 1 and DOE 2, being the occupants of or parties in possession or claiming any right to possession of the Real Property commonly known as 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420; DOE 3 and DOE 4, being the unknown heirs and devisees of Carol A. Reed, and also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint herein; RYAN T. REED aka RYAN TUPUA REED; ROCKY TANOAI REED; EDWARD JAMES NICOLS; STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, SENIOR AND DISABLED SERVICES DIVISION; and OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY; Defendants. Case No. 23CV12431
SUMMONS
TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF CAROL
A. REED (aka DOE 3 and DOE 4) IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON:
You are hereby required to appear and defend the Complaint filed against you in the above case within thirty days after the first date of publication of
this summons, and if you fail to appear and defend, the Plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of the Complaint and the demand for relief are: The Plaintiff seeks to foreclose its trust deed on the subject real property described in the Complaint as described below in the amount of $101,193.48 plus interest, late charges, costs, advances, and attorney’s fees, and to cause the subject property to be sold by the Sheriff of Coos County, foreclosing the interests of all defendants in the real property with the proceeds applied to satisfy Plaintiff’s lien. The real property is described as follows:
Beginning at a point which bears South 89° 13´ West a distance of 100 feet from the iron pipe at the Northeast corner of the NE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon, thence running South 89° 12´ West along the North boundary of said Section 1, a distance of 81.2 feet; thence South 0° 47´ East 180 feet; thence North 89° 13´ East 82.5 feet; thence North 1° 12´ West 180 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, being a portion of the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 26 South, Range 14 West of the Willamette Meridian, Coos County, Oregon.
Which currently has the address of 90853 Travis Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
READ THESE PAPERS
CAREFULLY!
You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear” you must file with the court a legal paper called a “motion” or “answer.” The “motion” or “answer” must be given to the court clerk or administrator within 30 days of the date of first publication specified herein along with the required filing fee. It must be in proper form and have proof of service on the plaintiff’s attorney or, if the plaintiff does not have an attorney, proof of service on the plaintiff. If you have questions, you should see an attorney immediately. If you need help in finding an attorney, you may call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at (503) 684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at (800) 452-7636. HERSHNER HUNTER, LLP\ uc1\u10
By /s/Nancy K. Cary Nancy K. Cary, OSB 902254 ncary@hershnerhunter.com
Of Attorneys for Plaintiff 675 Oak Street, Suite 400 P.O. Box 1475 Eugene, Oregon 97440 Telephone: (541)686-8511 Fax: (541)344-2025
First Publication Date:
August 11th, 2023
Published on August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2023
The World and ONPA (ID:368451)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS, PROBATE DEPARTMENT
In the Matter of the Estate of: JAMES ROBERT BELCHER, Decedent. Case No.: 23PB05271
NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that Richard Belcher has been appointed Personal Representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to Amy L. Muenchrath, attorney for the Personal Representative, at MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423, 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 probate clerk’s office at the Coos County Courthouse, Probate Department 250 N Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, Monday through Friday between 8 am and noon, and 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., the Personal Representative, or the attorney for the Personal Representative, Amy L. Muenchrath, MuenchrathLaw, LLC, 280 N. Collier St., Coquille, Oregon 97423. Dated and first published this 1st day of September, 2023.
Published on September 1, 8 and 15, 2023
The World and ONPA (ID:369617)
2023 Gardiner-Reedsport-Winchester Bay
STEP Salmon Derby
September 2nd - 4th
Animal Shelter Supply Drive
The 2023 Gardiner-Reedsport-Winchester Bay STEP
Salmon Derby is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3, & 4. This is the major fund-raising event of the year for GRWB STEP to raise and release hatchery Fall Chinook salmon in the lower Umpqua River. Cash Prizes
… · Largest salmon caught during the derby: $500.00. · Largest salmon each day: $150.00 · Smallest salmon of the derby: $150.00 New this year is a Coho salmon category … $300.00 cash prize for the largest Coho salmon of the derby. After
being closed all summer, anglers will be allowed to harvest one Chinook salmon per day in the ocean beginning September 1st. Likewise, September 1st marks the opening of non-selective Coho salmon season in the ocean. Anglers can harvest both fin-clipped (hatchery) and non-fin clipped (wild) Coho salmon. Please remember only fin-clipped (hatchery) Coho may be harvested in the Umpqua River. Derby entry tickets are $20.00 per person, or $50.00 per boat (three or more anglers) Derby entries may be purchased at the STEP Office: 1877 Winchester Ave. Ace Hardware, Snowy River Mercantile, Salmon Harbor Tackle, Stockade Market, and each morning of the derby at the Rainbow Plazza Boat Ramp (downtown Reedsport), and Winchester Bay East Boat Ramp. The awards presentation will be held at The Blue Box Fish Company at 1:30 pm on Monday, September 4th. Outboard Motor Raffle. 2020 Yamaha 9.9 HP; like new condition; electric start, power tilt. Only 300 tickets will be sold at $20.00 each. Derby information at https:/ umpquastephatchery.org
Phone number: 541-6625505
Stuff the Jeep 10-2 pm, September 2nd Cascade Farm & Outdoor Oregon's Bay Area Jeep Club is at it again, this time we are going to be stuffing Jeeps with animal shelter supplies! https:// facebook.com/events/s/ stuff-the-jeep-animal-supply-d/940981820535833/
Our organization is holding our third Stuff the Jeep event, earlier this year we were able to stuff over three Jeeps full of supplies for our local shelters with the help of our amazing community, not to mention each shelter was able to have a decent cash donation made by the club with your help! This September we are holding a Stuff the Jeep Animal Shelter Supply Drive, we are hoping to do even better for the shelters that help the animals in our community. We are looking for donations for the shelters such as: canned & dry dog and cat food, doggie treats, laundry detergent, bleach, paper towels, tissues,
leashes, collars, crates, stuffed animals, assorted pet toys, tip proof feeding bowls, bottled water, lint rollers, AAA batteries, paper plates, twin pocket folders, blankets, towels, fleece throws, clay cat litter and copy paper.
Clean Comedy Show
7 pm, September 2nd Egyptian Theatre
At 7pm on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, the historic Egyptian Theatre will host the Clean Comedy Show. This comedy show will feature Tennessee comedian Lee Hardin and local comedian Joanna Goslin. Hardin has been across the country and has shared the stage with comedians such as Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, and Nate Bargatze. Hardin’s work was released on DryBar Comedy, in 2019, with a special called “Not Quite A Grown Up.” Hardin sees providing humor to people through his craft as an act of service, adding that work in the comedy field is best approached with a selfless attitude. “It’s kind of wild that you have thoughts in your head, you put ‘em on paper, tell ‘em into a mic in front of a room full of strangers and they all can laugh.” Hardin said. “It's equally terrifying and rewarding, and I think what keeps me going is that it’s nice you can bring some joys and temporary happiness into people’s lives for a little bit.” Hardin has also performed on television, having been featured on The Mike Huckabee Show. He has a podcast called, “The Lee Hardin Podcast” on Spotify. The content includes Hardin having fellow comedians on as guests and talks about his love for wrestling. As a fan of punk rock music, Hardin has also featured musicians as guests on the show. Joanna Goslin delights audiences with her quick wit and observational style. She was voted “Class Clown” in high school and has been making people laugh ever since. Joanna calls southwestern Oregon home where she lives with her husband and three daughters. The doors and box office will open one hour prior to performance.
Tickets available online at www.egyptiantheatre. events.
Country-Gospel
Jubilee & Mic singing
September 3rd Shoreline Community Church
WHO: Tom & Debbie Trammel and Steve Blum
WHAT: Country-Gospel Jubilee and Open Mic singing WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 3 (first Sunday every month) WHERE: Shoreline Community Church, 1251 Clark St., North Bend, OR WHY? To enjoy live gospel singers and music from days gone by. HOW? From Newmark Street, take Brussels Street north to Clark Street, then west to A Street, then south to the church. HOW MUCH? No admission fee, but an offering will be accepted Heaven on the Half Shell 6-7 pm, September 5th Coos History Museum
The Coos History Museum will be hosting the September First Tuesday Talk program followed by a book signing on September 5th from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Coos History Museum; doors open at 5:30 pm. David George Gordon is the principal author of Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest. During his career as a science writer, he has written 22 different books. He has appeared on The Late, Late Show with James Corden, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The View. Join us at CHM to learn about oyster cultivation and its rich food history. This beloved bivalve has a story that is ready to be harvested. The talk will be followed by book signing available for those visiting in person. This program will be hosted in-person with an admission price of $7 for non-members or FREE for CHM members. An online viewing option is available to all through Zoom for $5. Pre-registration is encouraged. Reservations can be made online https://cooshistory.org/ event-registration/, by phone at 541-756-6320 or register in person at the museum’s front desk. Walk-ins are welcome for all Tuesday Talk programs! Online
Music at Sturdivant Park, Hot Summer Night continue on Thursdays for the month of August. Timberwolf played last week with a weekly crowd that continues to grow each week. The temperature was perfect, people were moving to the beat and there were no mosquitos attacking. The music was awesome and the Timberwolf band refused tips asking that the crowd donate their money to continuing the Music in the Park program.
The North Bend City Council and members of the fire department welcome Jordan,
The North Bend Fire Department welcomed Jordan Osborn to their full-time staff. Though he officially started on July 17, Jordan's dedication to the community began years ago. A former resident volunteer firefighter, he's also a proud graduate of Southwestern Oregon Community College
with a degree in fire science technology and an emergency medical certification.
Jordan's journey took him to Coos Forrest Protective Association (CFPA), where he rose to forest officer and task force leader, battling large-scale fires across the western U.S. while safeguarding the local region.
He later served in Reedsport with CFPA, showcasing leadership as a volunteer firefighter. Now, as he undergoes a rigorous six-week training with North bend, the department eagerly awaits his
transition to a 48/96 shift. A highlight from Tuesday's City Council meeting was Fire Chief Jim Brown swearing him in, a moment made even more special as his wife pinned his badge.
Contributed photos
Jordan, Rashel, Carter, and Stella Osborn were recognized during a recent city council meeting where he was sworn in by Fire Chief Jim Brown.
Advanced Health has generously awarded the City of North Bend a grant of $23,100 under their "Active Living" initiative.
This incredible gift will go a long way in sponsoring the Public Swim Lesson Program and ensuring families get to enjoy Open Family Swim sessions every Saturday for the entire 2023 season at the North Bend Municipal Pool.
From every splash to every laugh, moments at the pool become memories, and this would not be possible without the support of organizations like Advanced Health.
Join pianist David Nevue on Sunday, September 24, at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of piano music at Bay Area Nazarene Church, 1850 Clark St. in North Bend. The concert is a benefit for Kingsview Christian School. There is a suggested donation of $20/person at the door for the event.
An award-winning, internationally recognized recording artist, David Nevue’s music has received a remarkable 1.7 billion spins on Pandora Radio, Spotify, Apple Music, Alexa, and other streaming services. He’s released 17 albums of his original works and arrangements, including his latest, In the Soft Light of Grace, which reached #1 on both Amazon. com and iTunes for his genre.
Nevue was born and raised in Coos Bay, where he attended Blossom Gulch Elementary and Millicoma Middle School before his family moved to Colorado when he was 12.
“All my childhood memories are in the Bay Area,” he says. “I lived on 4th Street, right across the street from the church I grew up in, the ‘Bay
Area Church of the Nazarene’ (at the time located at 4th and Ingersoll). When construction began on the North Bend location in the mid-1970s, my dad let me “help” construct what would become the baptismal. Our family enjoyed worshipping in the “new” North Bend church builidng for a couple years before we moved away. I even took my first piano lessons there,” he says.
Nevue moved back to Oregon in 1983 to attend George Fox University in Newberg, and now lives in Eugene, where he’s built a career as a musician and music business entrepreneur. He’s toured the country as a pianist for the last two decades, founded a successful internet radio broadcast, and been featured in both Rolling Stone magazine and the Wall Street Journal. However, there’s one thing he’s never had the opportunity to do: play a concert for the church he grew up in.
“I’ve come full circle,” Nevue says, “When our family moved away, I didn’t even own my own piano. Now, 45
years later, what a blessing to return to share my life’s work with my original church family!”
For this performance, Nevue will be playing a selection of his most popular works, personal favorites, and a few of his popular hymn arrangements. Throughout the concert, he’ll share the stories behind the songs, and give insight into the music and the inspiration behind them.
He hopes to see many old friends, neighbors, and former church acquaintances at the show.
“This will be as close as I ever come to going back in time,” he muses.
To learn more about David Nevue, visit his web site at www.DavidNevue.com or look him up on YouTube or your favorite music streaming app. For information on this concert to benefit Kingsview Christian School, contact Donald Farmer Kingview Christian School call (541) 756-1411 email donaldfarmer@kingsviewschool.org
By JOE BENETTI Coos Bay mayor
With the devastating fire on Maui, the residents and visitors to the Hawaiian island are now in our thoughts and hearts. Disasters on this scale are rare, but the impact can be long lived. Watching this horrible event on Maui helped bring attention to the importance of an emergency response plan which can help a community not only survive an event but begin to rebuild.
The City Council and I were recently presented with an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the City of Coos Bay. The EOP is a very large document that details what the City's response would be in the face of an unplanned and devastating emergency, such as a natural disaster. Due to the size of the EOP, City staff reviews one third of the plan each year, so that every three years the plan is fully updated.
Emergency events can be something as simple as a high-wind storm that causes limited damage, to a full-scale Cascadia earthquake event. The EOP provides for a scalable response, designating the magnitude of response that correlates to the event. It establishes tasks and responsibilities that every City staff member, including the City Council and myself, will do in response to the incident and to support the com-
If you’ve ever bought a calendar or coffee table book featuring the grandeur of Colorado’s 14’ers, the stunning color photographs were almost certainly by John Fielder.
over 25,000 miles and also hiked 500 miles, carrying 70 pounds of equipment in a backpack, to get the shots he needed.
Sometimes he had to climb mountains — it took two trips up 13, 248 feet-high Notch
munity. We know and understand the roles necessary to stand up the emergency operations center to respond to the given crisis.
As a citizen, there are also steps you can take to make sure your household is better prepared for any emergency. One very significant thing is being ‘2 Weeks Ready' This simply means that you have enough supplies on hand and gathered in a single location in order for your household to shelter in place for two weeks. Each year, the Fire Department in partnership with NW Natural hosts a community educational opportunity called Get Ready Coos Bay to learn more about getting your household ready. This event will be held September 5, 2023, so be on the lookout for more information. In the meantime, you can also find a checklist that can assist you in getting ‘2 Weeks Ready’ on the Fire Department’s website.
The 2023-2025 Council Goals include increasing the number of households who have made themselves 2 Weeks Ready. The upcoming partnership event with the Fire Department and NW Natural helps us to reach that goal by spreading the word and sharing how individuals and families can be prepared for an emergency. Many of you may also know that over the last several years, through the leadership
of Fire Chief Anderson and the regularly dedicated budget funds and grants collected, several locations have been established across the City to store emergency supplies. Each of these storage containers have enough emergency supplies to help support up to 2,400 individuals for a period of two weeks and are strategically located in higher elevation and near gathering areas or facilities. These supplies, along with households who follow the 2 Weeks Ready checklist, will help Coos Bay weather through an emergency event.
Finally, we are looking for opportunities to expand our emergency preparedness and post-disaster response. One of these ways is constructing a new library facility that can also shelter and feed community members following a catastrophic event. This type of dual-purpose facility could be a significant resource for the community during a time of great need following a natural disaster. As we learn more about this opportunity, we will share the information. It may help the community decide on the location of the new library and identify funding options.
Though the rebuilding from such a devastating event is unimaginable for Maui, the Hawaiian spirit is strong and with support of those than can help, Lahaina and the surrounding area will come back to life.
His output was stupendous: over 40 books of Colorado landscapes published during his career as a nature photographer, which began in 1981. No doubt he had many more books to produce before pancreatic cancer took him on Aug. 11. He was 73.
One book, though, became his blockbuster, appealing to almost everybody’s curiosity about how Colorado had changed over the last 130 years. Called “Colorado, 18702000,” the large format, brown-covered book paired 156 historic photos by William Henry Jackson along with Fielder’s contemporary re-photographs.
In introducing the book, Fielder credited a call to Eric Paddock, photo curator for the Colorado Historical Society, for the book’s genesis. Fielder was looking around for his next book, due out in 2000, when he called Paddock about Jackson’s iconic photo of the Mount of the Holy Cross, outlined in snow. When Paddock told him he had that negative along with 22,000 others of Jackson’s work, Fielder said he felt he’d won the jackpot: He could make more than a century of history of change come alive by showing how landscapes altered — or mostly stayed the same — over time.
For months he pored over the negatives there and at two other libraries, selecting those he thought most striking and reproducible. Then, with a helper, art student Eric Bellamy, he drove
Mountain to capture Jackson’s photo of Mount of the Holy Cross. Other times he photographed from office buildings or knocked on the door of someone’s house to ask if he could stand on their roof. He said he needed two landmarks to be confident he was photographing from the correct spot.
But Fielder wanted his historic book to include more than photos; he also wanted people to get other perspectives about the history of Colorado.
He asked Eric Paddock to write about Jackson’s life and time, historian Roderick Nash to write about civilization’s impact on nature, and journalist Ed Marston to write a memoir about coming with his family to Colorado from the wilds of New York.
Marston titled his first chapter, “A slow motion invasion of the rural West” by environmentalists like himself, starting in the 1970s. Old mining towns with unpaved streets like Crested Butte were being discovered by ski bums and other young people, he wrote, who thought they’d found a promised land. Of course, what they found they immediately wanted to change.
He also wrote about the hard-to-believe boom — and later bust — of oil shale, along with the changing roles of federal agencies. From their hard emphasis on mining, logging and grazing, the Forest Service and BLM were coming to the reluctant
realization that what was needed in the West was restoration, not exploitation.
Marston said it was a treat working with Fielder, another workaholic, and to his surprise, the book’s huge sales actually made him some money.
The book’s well-publicized debut in Denver was a heady time for Fielder and the book’s writers, and all were on hand at a long table to sign each copy. People bought multiple copies as the line of buyers snaked around the block. It was Fielder’s vision and stamina that led to the success of “Colorado 1870-2000.” He’d masterminded a wonderful book that still shows up on coffee tables and at banks and title companies.
Fielder said he always sought to celebrate the beauty of the natural environment while also inspiring people to become advocates for the land. Now, thanks to his generous donation of 7,263 of his images to History Colorado, much of his work will live forever.
Betsy Marston is the editor of Writers on the Range, writersontherange.org, an independent nonprofit dedicated to spurring lively conversation about the West. She lives in Paonia, Colorado.
Often you have heard me say that the Chamber’s strength comes from utilizing the vast collective experiences and energy of our diverse membership of over 540 businesses. So how do we do that? In many ways, it’s through their participation on one of our teams. Let me re-introduce you to those committee opportunities that are active in 2023.
Ambassadors— Are the Red-coated welcoming team that greets dignitaries, cuts ribbons at grand openings and
hosts Business after Hours each month. They also have an important role in promoting membership communication through regular visits to all.
Business Development & Support—works for a positive business climate which promotes retention, expansion and recruitment activities throughout Oregon’s Bay Area often with our other South Coast economic development partners. A new aspect of this group is the Business Builders monthly seminars on subjects
important to your operations.
Natural Resources— helps to educate the public on timber and fishing issues and other natural resource opportunities which affect our coastal community and economy. This team works in concert with the LAT.
Legislative Action Team (LAT)—Serves as an advocate for Chamber members and the business community in local and state issues impacting quality of life, growth and business viability. With this being a long legislative session
year, LAT faced a lot of challenges coming out of Salem that impacted you.
Wednesday Business Connection—hosts a weekly business or community related forum from September through May, which provides folks networking opportunities and current issue information.
Leadership Coos—A tuition based program, which gives an in depth introduction to all aspects of our community, one day per month, from September to May each year,
while encouraging personal investment of time and effort into making a difference. Our next class starts this September.
Chamber members can be part of any of these teams. In fact, that is the only way we are successful. So, give us a call and we will set you up. Oh, there are even a few more hard working groups to introduce you to, but, since I’m out of space, that will have to wait for another day.
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“Basically, Impact Coos County is a project so that area Christian kids can put feet to their faith getting outside the church walls,” said John Richardson, the Impact Coos County Director and associate Pastor at First Baptist in North Bend.
About 50 Christian teens from a variety of churches worked together “to share the hope of Jesus and serve their community,” he said.
They completed tasks such as building, painting and landscaping.
“They did a great job,” Richardson said.
“The kids got an awful lot done. We got two buildings painted all in a day, and a lot of landscaping done out at one of the houses which is a transitional house for homeless folks,” he said.
This is the first year for the project. Organizers hope it will turn into a yearly event. The Impact Coos County projects were completed in partnership with
representatives from The Devereux Center and the South Coast Gospel Mission.
Youth who participated in the project are involved with multiple churches throughout the region, including First Baptist Church in North Bend, Riverview Christian Fellowship, Skyline Baptist Church, Hauser Community Church, Arago Community Church, Grace Church and Myrtle Point First Christian Church.
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I lost 15 years of my daughter's life when her mother left the state we were living in without my knowledge. We had a boy and girl during our 15 years of marriage and had agreed to joint custody. We weren't supposed to move more than 50 miles from each other so the kids would be close to both of us.
Once my daughter turned 10, I didn't see her again until she was 25. When I finally located her, I realized they had moved down South. When we reunited, I learned that some of my relatives knew where my daughter was, and said nothing.
I recently went through a bout with cancer. Because my son thought I was going to die, he decided to clear his conscience. He admitted that at age 13, he told my ex to go ahead and leave the state so I couldn't have a relationship with my daughter. I love both my kids equally, but now I feel betrayed by my son. Any suggestions?
So your spouse used advice from her 13-year-old son to take your daughter and disappear, and even though some of your relatives knew you were searching for your child, they kept mum? I have heard of dysfunctional families, but yours takes the cake.
Was your son's motive for telling his mother to leave while he stayed behind with you because of sibling rivalry? Although he was immature at the time, from my perspective, I agree it was a betrayal. Getting past this may involve many months of counseling and the help of a licensed family therapist. If that's what you want, start now.
I have a young adult neighbor who is a talented mechanic. He builds model autos and tries them out up and down our street. His latest is a three-wheel motorcycle, which he drives in the wrong direction, without a helmet. He also revs its motor constantly. I'm worried our street will become a hangout for more motorcycle enthusiasts. I'm also concerned that if I ask him to stop, he'll get angry. I approached
The Sawdust Theatre has scheduled auditions next month for Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” which will be produced on three weekends before Christmas. The theatre will open for auditions at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, and at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, said Michael Thurman, Sawdusters treasurer and building manager.
Auditions will be at the theatre, 120 N. Adams St. in downtown Coquille. Dan Barnett of Bandon, who has been involved with community theater for five decades, will direct the play. It will include more than 50 characters, but Barnett said he needs about 25 actors and actresses for speaking roles, plus children and dancers, to cast the show without double casting people
to play two speaking roles. That’s a possibility, he said, but he won’t know until casting. The full cast includes Gram, four or five young children, Mr. and Ms. Fred, Scrooge, three or four young boys, three alms, Bob Cratchet, Jacob Marley, the Spirit of Christmas Past, Sister Fran, Young Ebenezer, Fezziwig, Ebenezer, Dick Witkins, Isabelle, the Spirit of Christmas resent, Mrs. Cratchit,
Peter, Belinda, Martha, Tiny Tim, male and female adult guests, the Spirit of Christmas future, four business people, the soup man, the turkey boy, the volunteer and eight to 12 dancers.
“It is true to the original story, other than the fact that we start out with Grandma reading the story to her grandchildren,” Barnett said. “Gram narrates the story as she lets each scene
play out on stage or in the audience.”
The story won’t quite be the same as everyone remembers it, he said.
“There is a surprising twist ending with the new-found Scrooge,” Barnett said. ‘I have musical numbers planned within the story line also.”
With that in mind, he said the theatre also needs a piano player for “A Christmas Car-
ol.” Barnett would like someone to record piano music for the production.
“If you would be willing to do this, or know of someone who might be interested,” Thurman said, “please let me know and I will put the director in contact with you.”
More information is available from Thurman at 541-396-4563.
By DR. CHARLES HURBIS
Guest Column
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel that the planet has gone mad since the pandemic ended? Just last month we hit a milestone where the number of daily deaths in the U.S. are no longer greater than what has been historically normal, meaning COVID is no longer having an impact. Implication? The pandemic is over.
So, what happened to the society we used to recognize pre-COVID?
I seem to remember a time when people got along, went to the office to work every day and prices seemed semi-normal. Heck, even airline travel was reasonable. Now it’s not unusual to find ticket rates approaching $1,500 for what used to be a $500 flight, and the average bill at your favorite dining establishment has routinely doubled. And as for that $1,500 flight, your money now entitles you to flight delays and cancellations, the comfort of the middle seat, no meal and planned overnight stays at an airport which was not in your travel plans. Prices on goods in general seem to have taken on a parabolic trajectory.
Why is this? Well, we all got used to sitting at home on the couch, either working remotely or doing nothing, and then given lots of free COVID crisis money. Time plus free cash plus a computer plus boredom equals purchases. Add to this the significant pandemic created supply line deficiencies and you get the cost of goods skyrocketing.
Since when did going
through the drivethrough at McDonalds run well over $8 for what used to be a $4 meal? And what ever happened to the dollar menu? Well, when McDonalds is advertising at over $20 per hour for counter help plus a sign-on bonus, there’s part of your answer. When I worked there I got $3, and we added up the bills by hand and memorized even complex orders. I realize that was a few years ago, but still, $20 for McDonald’s? And it’s not even fast anymore. The rapid wage increases have required retailers to raise prices by ridiculous amounts since costs are always passed on to consumers. Interestingly, this hyperinflation has essentially more than negated any advantage that the new additional income may have provided.
Another area that makes zero sense is the price of concert tickets. Google data just last month showed that Taylor Swift concert tickets for her most recent tour ranged from $900 to $20,000 (not a misprint) with an average of $1,250 per ticket! And regardless of these prices, she packs the stadiums. Most people won’t even get tickets! There was a story in the NYT’s where many people who cannot get tickets will travel to the venues anyway (Singapore was the example) just to be near the event and experience it from a near-by parking lot. Where is all this money coming from? And how about housing prices. Has anyone tried to purchase into this red-hot
market recently? The post pandemic housing mania has led to price escalations ranging between 50-100% in most markets. There are no signs of this slowing down even with interest rates rising to their highest levels in 22 years. And why is it that the only tool being used to control inflation and housing costs is raising interest rates? Has this helped in the housing market? If anything, sellers are just keeping homes off the market until rates drop again causing prices to go even higher due to inventory shortages. No one can afford to give up their homes, especially if sitting on an old 3% mortgage.
What dictates the price of housing and goods? Supply and demand. Since demand is still clearly out of control, instead of decreasing demand by making credit more expensive (which clearly isn’t working) how about focusing on increasing supply? You flood the market with goods and prices would plummet. This is probably too simplistic a view, but so far the decreased demand approach isn’t working.
The pandemic brought a number of government programs which offered a windfall of free cash to both individuals and businesses, plus the incentive (at times mandate) to stay home, which as mentioned had people spending that cash. The supply and demand issue has also hit the travel industry, hard. After the pandemic, there was a huge pent up travel demand. The mindset now being that
life is unpredictable and possibly short, so I’d better travel now, or I may never get another chance.
It seems that since the pandemic ended, everyone who had a personal bucket list had to complete it, and right away! Have you tried to go anywhere lately? It’s a nightmare. Maybe that romantic trip to the Amalfi coast you’ve dreamed about? Forget it, with the enormous crowds, you’ll be lucky to even see the coast assuming you can get anywhere near it. And do you want to go camping? How about making your reservation a year in advance to guarantee a spot. Would you like to see a national park. Don’t expect to drive through one with the kids, ever again. Nope, you’ll park in the designated lot and take the shuttle bus, while they lecture to you about the risks of dehydration and not feeding the bears.
Yet, regardless of these new hardships, there’s still the prevailing attitude of, “I’d better do this now before someone pulls out the rug again”. So, none of the above seems to matter, and people are still booking at unprecedented rates anyway and traveling isn’t fun anymore.
Also, during the pandemic we’ve gone through a period of wage inflation like we’ve never seen before. This is partially due to aggressive minimum wage increases combined with the difficulty filling service positions which nobody wants anymore. Everyone wants to work from home. The
new work standard has become the remote employee. Hands on jobs are hugely out of vogue. During the pandemic, the generation Z and X’ers got used to staying home. Because of the isolation the pandemic created, pet ownership for companionship exploded. And now, even though the pandemic is over, everyone still just wants to stay home with Fido, with minimal job supervision and flexible hours, while making what seem like overly generous salaries for the effort put in.
What we used to call “work ethic” has been totally redefined by the new order. Working out of a conventional office seems to be over. I’m guessing that it would be impossible to successfully bring back a new season of the show The Office. It would fail after episode #1. Who wants to watch Steve Carell in his apartment, still in pajamas, interacting with other characters over computers. Even activities like shopping have been made less active. No longer do we drive to the local store looking for what we need, we instead look it up on Amazon and have UPS bring it. If we do get it at a local store, we can arrange curb side pickup and not even have to go inside. Heck, we don’t even need to shop for our own groceries, stores have shoppers that will do that for you as well and then deliver them.
I recall a very forward-thinking sequel of The Planet of the Apes where Charlton Heston has time-travelled to a
period on earth where humans have evolved away any need for a body and are now just brains sustained under glass domes. Sometimes I look around and it almost feels we are headed that way. Heck, we don’t even pedal bikes anymore. Bikes, scooters and skateboards have all become electric and don’t require any effort.
Companies such as Google have tried to get employees to return the office, attempting to mandate days when employees must be physically present, but with great resistance. There is significant value in actual personal human interaction, something that a zoom meeting will never replicate. Sometimes, with the isolation the pandemic has created and the disappearance of the service sector, I’m left wondering how much longer society can function effectively.
Maybe it’s just me, but often it feels like the world has become totally disconnected from things that really matter. We no longer value what is tangible. What is valued now seems only a mirage, like some guy we don’t know doing Instagram posts, and that people, given their on-line personas, have also become fictitious representations of who they really are. Nothing seems meaningfully real anymore. I’m afraid the next decade will tell us if this new world order is going to hold up.
And what about medicine? During the pandemic doctors took
the finals for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards.
The People's Choice Podcast Awards is the longest-running premier podcast awards event in the podcasting space and is open to shows worldwide.
It was designed to allow fans to show their appreciation by nominating their favorite participating shows, and is culminated with a live-streamed awards show on International Podcast day.
Making the slate is an incredible accomplishment, with more than 8 million listeners having cast nomination votes.
The local librarians said the podcast has been a success because they talk about things they enjoy – like nostalgic movies they grew up with as children.
They also throw in some personal humor.
On a recent podcast, Buxton talked about being grounded from reading as a child because
she wasn’t spending enough time outside –so she smuggled a book into her treehouse.
The podcasters even throw in some dating advice along the way.
“With podcasts, you can create what they call parasocial relationships. People are listening to you and they feel like they're getting to know you,” Buxton said.
“It’s been a unique and fun experience,” she said.
The podcast is also a way for the librarians to get the word out about various library programs and create a safe space for people to learn about the role libraries play in the community.
“We really want the podcast to feel like people are in the room with us and that it’s a safe place to learn,” Buxton said.
The librarians say the podcast is fun – but it is also a lot of work.
“Editing an episode takes a lot of time,” Whitty said. “And then, there is the planning for the episodes."
The librarians meet regularly to plan their podcast, often preparing a month in advance for future podcast topics.
The hard work has paid off. The Swords and Starships Podcast gained a spot in the final slate for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards. The winner will be chosen in mid-September.
The librarians are also looking forward to recording their 100th episode, which they said will take place sometime in October.
The podcast has also gained a following from listeners as far away as Germany.
The Swords and Starships Podcast can be found on most podcasting platforms such as Spotfiy, Apple and Google. There is also a link to the podcast from the Coos Bay Public Library Website.
To listen to the podcast visit https:// swordsstarships. buzzsprout.com/
to telemedicine which seemed a pretty impersonal way to provide care, yet was a safe way to interact in the face of an unknown pandemic agent. Now that doctors are back in their offices, I’m not sure that care has gotten any more personal, as administrative burdens, electronic records and escalating expenses have your doctor preoccupied. Additionally, have you even tried to find a doctor?
During the pandemic, many doctors, who were already pushed to the threshold of administrative burnout, just bailed. There are far fewer doctors now than we had pre-pandemic, and the population has never been less healthy.
The pandemic led to inactivity, poor diets and delayed medical care, all with unfortunate medical consequences. Also, COVID itself continues to take a toll on many unfortunate individuals in the form of long COVID as well as new seasonal variants.
Effect on education: The pandemic
left children struggling and behind like never before. Studies have shown that standardized scores in math and reading dropped substantially when children were pulled out of the classrooms. It seems that in the U.S., on-line/ zoom style learning doesn’t work. Societies around the globe found that students lost their enthusiasm for learning when the structured classroom format was absent. The at-home format might work for some, but for the great majority it was clearly ineffective.
Additionally, extracurricular activities such as music and sports, which are so important during development, were all cancelled during the pandemic. Normal learning requirements for standard age groups have had to be modified to adjust for how far behind the average child in the U.S. has fallen during the pandemic. And what about the ceremonies? How many high school and college students never got a formal graduation? It was really quite tragic.
Those were critical de-
velopmental years which can never be recovered.
In addition to school disruption the virus also brought us the greatest polarizations our society has seen, perhaps since the civil war. With all of this, anxiety and depressive issues in our youth have never been at higher levels. Most young people will thrive in a life which has a stabile foundation. The last three years have exposed our young members of society to anything but that.
And what about the virus? Will it ever be gone? Clearly not. Reports just last month show we have entered into the annual summer COVID surge with hospitalizations once again mounting. Additionally, experts predict that COVID will always remain one of the top 10 causes of mortality in the world over time. Clearly COVID the disease and the unanticipated effects of pandemic management will have an impact on our society for years to come. We still don’t know just how well we’ll adapt.
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