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Drew Farmer resigns from Coos Bay City Council

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

Coos Bay City Council

Member Drew Farmer is resigning from his elected position effective Sept. 16. Farmer announced at the council’s Sept. 3 meeting that he is resigning before his terms ends in November because is running for a seat on the Coos County Board of Commissioners and wants to focus on his campaign. Farmer was first elected to the City Council in 2016. His current term would have ended in November.

The council seat will likely remain vacated through the November general election. Serving on the council these

last eight years has been an honor, Farmer told The World.

“It’s gone well,” he said. “We’ve been able to bring more development to Coos Bay than I saw in my lifetime prior. We have the restoration of the Tioga Building. All of the development on Front Street has occurred over the last few years. We’ve been able to really start to deal with roads in a way that wasn’t done before.”

A Coos Bay native and U.S. Navy veteran, Farmer has worked for the nonprofit Working Wonders and Bay Area Enterprises, and is an independent consultant through his practice Farmers Field LLC, which helps

North Bend Town Hall to discuss upcoming ballot initiative

BY BECKY GIGER For The World

North Bend, OR - Tuesday, September 10, North Bend will be holding a town hall for residents to discuss the upcoming ballot initiative slated for the November election.

“Moving forward with the November ballot is a necessary step to ensure we can meet these regulatory requirements and maintain control at the local level,” Mayor Jessica Engelke emphasized the importance of the ballot initiative in the August board meeting. The council approved the wastewater ballot initiative during the meeting to raise rates to help cover costs of a slowly declining infrastructure and the ongoing costs of maintaining the aged structures and pipeline throughout the city.

The North Bend City Charter provides that a fee increase requires approval by city elections. This measure seeks voter approval to increase sewer fees within the City of North Bend. The current sewer system, including a treatment plant, ten pump stations, and 51 miles of sewer lines, is aging, with 39% of the system exceeding its 70-year ex-

Coos County Commissioners question offshore wind farms

BY DEAN BRICKEY

For The World

COQUILLE — Coos County commissioners have a number of questions and concerns about a proposed offshore wind farm.

In a letter dated Sept. 3 to Gov. Tina Kotek, Commissioners Rod Taylor, John Sweet and Robert “Bob” Main have posed several questions they would like the state to ask the U.S. Bureau of Ocean

Energy Management (BOEM).

On Aug. 29, the U.S. Department of Interior, which encompasses BOEM, announced the final sale notice for offshore wind leasing for one site offshore 10-15 miles between Reedsport and Florence and another 6-10 miles offshore between Brookings and Gold Beach. The auction date is Oct. 15 and includes five companies qualified to

pected lifespan.

The current monthly residential fee of $36.66 must be increased for ongoing operations and necessary repairs with a future deficit most likely if the increase is not done soon.

The proposed increases would raise the fee to $43.99 in 2025, $52.79 in 2026, and $63.35 in 2027, with a 5% increase each year after that. Commercial rates would increase by the same percentage.

The town hall will give residents a chance to ask questions and get

information about what the ballot measure will include, what changes will take place to their monthly bills and share their own thoughts about the decision of the increase. If residents want to attend the meeting it will take place at the city hall council chambers from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday night. All are welcome to join and give a voice to the ballot initiative.

To review the ballot initiative or find more information go to northbendoregon.us/ballot.

Offshore wind energy projects lease set for October

BY JEREMY C. RUARK Country Media, Inc.

The Department of Interior has announced the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore Oregon.

The FSN, issued Aug. 29, sets the auction date for October 15, and includes two lease areas offshore Oregon and the five companies qualified to participate in the sale. The two lease areas have the potential to power approximately one million homes with clean energy, according to a release from the Department of Interior.

The newly proposed

federally designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) have been established off the coast of Coos Bay and Brookings. The Coos Bay WEA is 32 miles offshore and amounts to 95 square miles of potentially leasable land for turbine construction.

The Brookings WEA is larger, at 209 square miles, yet closer to shore, at only 18 miles from the beach.

The FSN also contains information about the lease areas, certain lease provisions and conditions, auction details, the lease form, criteria for evaluating competing bids and procedures for lease

award, appeals and lease execution.

This Proposed Sale Notice (PSN) reflects a multi-year planning process that has included robust engagement with Tribes, local communities, federal and state agencies, ocean users, and stakeholders to balance the complex social, ecological, and economic factors in Oregon.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released the following statement Aug. 13 about the Oregon offshore projects.

“BOEM relies on the best available science

Letter to the Editor

What a wonderful Labor Day picnic! Several unions were represented for the fun and camaraderie. Games and food, free for all. Thank you, Coos County Democrats, for a great celebration.

Martha Gregor

Lisa Bondshu (our formidable cookie baker), Sandie House, Charline Durchanek, Pam Bird, Thomas Medlin, Catherine Kadlubowski, Ray and Linda Marchand, Lisa Ruden & family and the energetic and expert members of the Bandon Lions:

Dear Editor,

In 2015 I asked the city of Coos Bay permission to install some gym equipment in John Topits Park. The city agreed to use its resources to install six pieces they had selected if I raised the money to buy them.

In 2018 the city had prepared the sites for six pieces and has installed of them, which are now in use near the preexisting kiddies playground.

Now in 2024, due to ongoing health issues, I am unable to raise funds to complete this project and can only hope someone will come forward and finish the job I started.

Sincerely, Don Hynes

Update on the Langlois Lions Grand Trifecta.

The star event was the “ garage” sale with enough variety of items that almost no one left empty-handed. The vendors included Sonja Mason’s Treats, Inge’s Studios 2, Heidi Rich of Gotcha Creek Uniques and Kim Bell of Creations by the Sea (resin art). Kim’s epoxy work for the kitchen counter tops is truly outstanding and we are ever so grateful for her involvement in our renovation project. The Thank You List is long, and man served more than one role in such things as setting up, taking down, organizing, pricing, and lending their expertise and muscle. There are also donors who remain anonymous, often leaving no name bags outside the club door.

We thank the following: Special mention: Oscar Gomez, Eric Jarvis, Volunteers for renovation projects- spending many hours of hard work.

Art exhibit: Ava Richey ,Susan Lehman, Yvonne and Michael Ousley, Georganne White, and Jean Stephenson.: Jo and Roger Reiber, Eric and Thale Jarvis, Olivia Dethlefsen, Daniel Walker, Steve Montana, Cynthia Hovind, Jeff Rich, Zach McDermott, Susan Orbom, Shelley Vogel,

Patti Longland and Annette Whelan, Tammy Van, director of the Seven Fires Foundation was a huge help in general and also picked up a considerable amount of “left overs” that she sells at the foundation’s fundraising garage sales.

The non-profit organization was formed to help native American children and elders whether need be for school clothes and supplies, or as mentioned on the web site “ fostering programs that work to revitalize traditional teaching”. It is amazing to note how many volunteers did show up to make this event happen. In closing, it seems that Desmond Tutu was right on with his quote: Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

Deanna McDermott

Secretary/Langlois Lions club

Every year Congress spends more tax dollars on solving the troubling problems that everyone is concerned aboutfentanyl and meth trafficking, homelessness, rising crime, and inflation - but all these problems seem to be getting worse. So many career politicians, like our current member of Congress, Val Hoyle, are clearly only seeking participation trophies for spending money without changing the policies and getting problems solved - all so they can get reelected. I recently heard about the retired Air Force Colonel running to replace her, Monique DeSpain, who is new to politics but has spent decades solving problems, and I feel a new sense of hope. She is focused on results and will bring people from all political parties to the table to solve problems now with common sense solutions. Monique is the kind of representative we need to deploy to D.C. Join me in voting for Monique! Julie Thies

North Bend sewer initiative: vote yes

By JENNY JONES Guest Writer

I am part of the team that unanimously voted to bring a ballot initiative to raise the base sewer rate in North Bend. While I don’t speak for council, I can offer this spoiler alert on my opinion.

I hope and pray to God Almighty and any local heroes, trusted voices or influencers who may be paying attention to convince every single North Bend voter to vote yes. We need this.

I can, perhaps, guess your first thought, because it was my first thought. Every dang thing is going up except my paycheck. How am I going to squeeze more blood from this shriveled turnip?

But I have lived in places with unusable toilets over the years.

I’ve seen someone else’s excrement in my bathtub. I didn’t even have my glass on, still I knew. I’ve been in buildings that had to shut down all water use and bathrooms. No fun when you’re a commuter at work, I’ll tell you that. It took viewing a wet rat diving back *into* our toilet to motivate us to finally fix what we knew needed fixing: a new sewer line. That rat certainly explained the poopy tidbits on our toilet seat, so my sincerest apologies go to the member of my family I unfairly blamed.

There’s nothing that causes the goodness in life to plummet into Hell on Earth faster than nonfunctional toilet’s. As fundamental as roads, police and fire are to our

Don’t take my word for it.

Use the links below to judge for yourself. Here are the tipping points for me:

We have old, crumbling sewer pipes 20 or more years beyond their life expectancy in almost 40% of the city’s lines. That means we can actually *know* that major segments of our sewer system will fail in our immediate future, are failing in some places, one could say. Double down?

Fixing city sewer systems can cost almost double when addressed after systems have failed rather than before a failure.

Our system was designed for 13,000 people. While we are at under 11,000 (84% capacity), our solid waste flow is at 92% capacity.

There are other very important reasons for this rate increase. If you take some time to read about this initiative, you’ll discover how important passing this is.

For those who may say, eh, I’m not going to be around 40 years from now, why should I care?

The increases you’d see facilitate repairs we need to do now.

The increases support community development already on the table in the next several years like the Annex and Bangor School housing projects.

This increase isn’t just about a distant future, it’s truly about now.

To prepare council, city staffers did significant research into our system, how our rates compared to other communities and got expert advice on how we needed to go into the future.

as low as possible yet raising our capital up to a level that facilitates fixing the most critical and most vulnerable major sections in a timely way (this year, next year, etc.), as well as performing needed upgrades for the entire system.

On the flip side, for 20 years or more, city councils have elected to keep our sewer fees very low. So low that our town has enjoyed some of the lowest rates in the state despite being on land that is quite a bit more expensive to build and maintain sewer systems.

The poop can have been kicked down the road a number of times over the years.

I’m not saying these were bad decisions. Undoubtedly, those people were acting on what they believed were the best interests of the city. The system was designed for 13,000 people and we hovered at 10,000 or so for a long time.

But given that we’re pooping beyond our poop proportion now combined with our very old sewers and some desperately needed new housing coming our way, our times have changed. I do not believe we can kick the poop can down the road again, Neighbors.

Please vote for this, I beg you! And, please, don’t take my word for it:

1. Google “north bend oregon sewer rate increase 2024” or use this page: https://tinyurl. com/8h9meb8f

2. View the city council special meeting on this. We had really good discussion you may be

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to improve and expand nonprofits and businesses.

He has also served on the board for Shama House, as Coos Bay Library Board treasurer and on the city’s Urban Renewal Advisory Committee.

Farmer received praise from fellow council members following the announcement.

Council President Lucinda DiNovo told Farmer it has been “an absolute pleasure to serve on this council with you.”

“I was so impressed with your passion for wastewater, and how diligent you were, and making sure you were informed and others were informed as well,” she said. “And I can speak to that so many times on so many issues.”

She added, “You have done so much for this community.”

Carmen Matthews echoed the sentiment, having started on the council at the same time as Farmer.

“I’m so grateful I’ve been able to serve with you and learn from you,” he said. “I’ve looked up to your work ethic and your dedication to being informed about everything that comes across this dais and in front of

you.”

He added, “You definitely are leaving some massive shoes to fill.”

Sara Stephens likewise commended his “unwavering commitment to bettering the city” and Stephanie Kilmer shared her appreciation for his work on various committees, including tackling the issue of homelessness.

“It was an honor to work with you to actually move the needle on many things we needed in our community,” she said.

Farmer spoke at the meeting on the more hostile voices that have confronted the council and their promises to “run three people of their group to overturn the council.”

“Folks may or may not know this, but the time to file has passed and I haven’t seen any of those names show up. Partly because many of them didn’t even live in Coos Bay,” he said.

“While we do get folks in here from time to time who are very loud, they clearly do not represent the majority. With what we’ve done, this is the least contested race that has existed for our cycle since we got on eight years ago.”

He added, “Clearly, we’ve been doing things right and I look forward to seeing what everybody does moving forward.”

Photo by Jenny Jones

Crumbling pipes pulled out of a residential sewer break close to Thompson on Koos Bay Blvd highlight a growing issue in the community.

OREGON – The members of the “Oregonians Against Wind Turbines” (OAWT) PAC have successfully convinced the commissioners of Coos and Curry County to put an advisory vote on the ballot for the upcoming November General Election. This marks the first time in the nation that a county has decided to seek voter opinion on a wind energy project in their area.

On August 06, 2024, the Coos County Board of Commissioners passed a measure to place an advisory question on the ballot, asking voters if they wanted the board to oppose the offshore wind energy project.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has established two call areas off the coast of southern Oregon available for lease.

The wind turbine advisory question on the November General Election ballot reads:

“Should County Commissioners work to oppose the installation of a 95 square mile, deep floating wind farm off our coast?”

A ‘YES’ vote means voters want Coos County Commissioners to work in opposition to the Offshore Wind Energy Project, while a ‘NO’ vote means voters do not want the Commissioners to oppose it.

In a significant turn of events, Coos County Commissioner John Sweet,

who initially stated he would vote against placing an advisory question on the ballot, changed his mind after listening to passionate public comments. This decision was seen as a testament to the power of civic engagement.

The following day, on August 07, 2024, the Curry County Board of Commissioners passed a similar measure to put an advisory question on the November ballot.

The Curry County ballot question reads:

“Should offshore floating wind turbine development along the Curry County, Oregon coast be stopped?”

A ‘YES’ vote means voters want the wind turbine development to be stopped, while a ‘NO’ vote indicates support for the offshore wind turbine development.

Despite unanimous support from the Curry County Commissioners, the Chair of the Board highlighted concerns raised by Ryan Nelson, a political and legislative representative with Labors International Union of North America Local 737. According to Nelson, the county has no legal authority to ban an offshore wind project, as the areas under consideration are entirely within federal waters. This could lead to costly legal challenges should the measure be referred and passed by voters.

Economic Impact

The development and operation of offshore wind farms present significant challenges. The turbines, costing billions of dollars, will be constructed by foreign workers outside the USA. This could replace local permanent jobs with temporary construction jobs filled by workers from outside the area. U.S. taxpayers will bear the financial burden, with locals unable to use the energy generated by the turbines. Additionally, the higher costs associated with offshore floating turbines could result in increased energy prices, affecting low-income households and small businesses.

Environmental Impacts

There are several environmental concerns associated with offshore floating wind turbines:

• Destruction of marine ecosystems

• Decline in populations of whales, porpoises, dolphins, and crabs

• Reduction in coastal biodiversity

• Negative changes in wind, wave, and atmospheric patterns

• Habitat destruction and disruption of the food chain

• Electromagnetic field effects from power cables

• Pollution of seawater, beaches, and the food chain from toxic materials

• Noise pollution

• Increased navigation risks

Social & Cultural Impacts

Offshore wind farms could lead to significant disruptions in coastal communities:

• The fishing industry

may suffer due to restricted access to fishing grounds and habitat disruption.

• The visual impact of turbines could harm tourism.

• Eminent domain could threaten public and private land, affecting social and cultural heritage.

• The towering structures will mar the natural beauty of coastal areas.

Call to Action

This advisory vote empowers local residents to voice their opinions on this significant environmental project, fostering community engagement in environmental decisions. The potential for offshore wind energy development could have far-reaching impacts on the local environment, marine life, and coastal economies. The vote could

set a precedent for future community involvement in green energy initiatives, influencing how similar projects are approached nationwide. We encourage all eligible voters in Coos and Curry County to participate in the November General Election and make their voices heard on this advisory question. Environmental groups and concerned citizens are urged to engage in public discussions and forums on the potential impacts of the offshore wind energy project, fostering informed decision-making. Media outlets are requested to provide comprehensive coverage of the advisory vote, ensuring the community is well-informed on the topic and its implications.

Stay updated on developments related to the offshore wind energy project and visit www.OAWT.com for more information.

SPORTS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 |

North Bend earns first football win

North Bend picked up its first win of the football season on Friday, beating host Gladstone 24-12.

The Bulldogs improved to 1-1 on the season heading into their bye week, which comes because they played a game on the first weekend before school started.

North Bend is back in action on Sept. 20 against Philomath, a game that also will be North Bend’s hall of fame night. Philomath beat Newport 46-10 to open the season Friday.

SIUSLAW 22, MARSH-

FIELD 14: The Pirates came up short against host Siuslaw in Florence on Friday, falling to 0-2 on the season.

Marshfield heads to the central part of the state this week for a neutral-site game against Baker. The Pirates and Bulldogs meet Friday at Redmond before Marshfield returns home to face Junction City next week.

Siuslaw, which was playing its season opener, is at North Valley this Friday.

NORTH VALLEY 26, COQUILLE 12: The Red Devils

fell at home in their season opener against the Knights. Because of a restructuring this offseason, the game was not a league game. The Red Devils are at Cottage Grove for another nonleague game This Friday.

REEDSPORT 28, WALDPORT 22: The Brave won their season opener at home on Friday night. Reedsport hosts Glide this Friday.

MYRTLE POINT 8, GLIDE 6: The Bobcats beat the visiting Wildcats on Friday to improve

to 1-1 on the season. Myrtle Point is at Toledo this week.

GASTON 16, BANDON 13: The Tigers lost a close game on the road in their season opener. Bandon hosts Rogue River on Friday.

POWERS 59, FALLS CITY 6: The Cruisers had their second straight dominant win to open the football season. Powers has its bye in the schedule this week and returns to action with another Saturday game on Sept. 21, this one at North Lake.

Massey wins race for North Bend

North Bend’s Ellie Massey won the Umpqua Opener cross country meet at Roseburg last week and teammate Addison Horning was third, leading the Bulldogs to third place overall in the big meet.

Massey covered the 5,000-meter race in Stewart Park in 20 minutes and 47 seconds, beating Bella Fortino of St. Mary’s by 10 seconds.

Horning was third in 21:20 and Bandon’s Giada Moore was fifth (22:22).

Bandon’s Safaa Dimitruk was ninth (23:04), with North Bend’s Lauren Wolfe 12th (23:50), Bandon’s Lilly Iverson 15th (25:09), Maddie Pahls of Bandon 19th (25:33) and Myrtle Point’s Ellie Horner 20th (25:55).

Roseburg and St. Mary’s both scored 57 points in the team race, with Roseburg win-

ning based on a faster sixth runner. North Bend was third with 64 points and Bandon fourth with 71.

In the boys race, Bandon’s Noah Brown (18:27), Beckett Pahls (18:41) and Jonah Brown (18:44) were fifth through seventh.

Myrtle Point’s Eli Nicholson was 13th (19:09) and Bandon’s other two scoring runners were Trask Wehner in 18th (19:44) and Peyton Simonds in 22nd (20:17). North Bend was led by Noah Bustamente in 37th (21:44).

Roseburg won the team title with 43 points and Bandon was second with 54. North Bend was eighth with 212.

Bandon hosts the Fugate Farms Invitational on Thursday while North Bend competes in Elmira’s Country Fair Classic on Wednesday. Myrtle Point will be at Ban-

don’s race.

ULTIMOOK INVITATIONAL: Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall was fourth in the 1A4A division in the big meet at Tillamook on Saturday, covering the 5,000-meter course in 16:55. Newport’s Connor Brown won the race in 16:28.

Marshfield’s second finisher was Donald Brice in 67th (19:59) and the Pirates were 14th in the team race, which was won by Philomath.

The top finisher for Marshfield’s girls was Lily Thompson, who was 42nd (23:21). The Pirates were 13th in the team race, won by Philomath. East Linn Christian’s Daisy Lalonde won the race in 19:31.

The Pirates will be at the Fugate Farms Invitational on Thursday.

Marshfield picks up soccer win against Coquille

Marshfield’s boys soccer team beat host Coquille 5-1 to open the season last week. Marshfield followed that match with a 4-1 loss to Klamath Union at home on Friday. The Pirates were scheduled to play Phoenix on Saturday and are at home against Siuslaw on Tuesday before visiting Newport next Monday.

The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad opens league play Tuesday at home against Glide and is at South Umpqua on Thursday.

BULLDOGS TIE, LOSE:

North Bend tied Creswell 2-2 last week, but lost at home to Klamath Union 3-0 over the weekend.

The Bulldogs were at Newport on Monday (scores were not available) and are at Siuslaw next Monday.

PACIFIC WINS: The combined Pacific-Bandon soccer squad shut out Rogue River 5-0 in the Pirates’ lone preseason match last week.

Pacific is at Sutherlin on Tuesday and hosts Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday

to open league play.

GIRLS SOCCER

NORTH BEND WINS

ONE: North Bend’s girls shut out Phoenix 5-0 on Friday, one of three matches for the Bulldogs during the week.

North Bend fell to Klamath Union 2-0 on Saturday and lost to The Dalles 1-0 earlier in the week in a neutral-site match at Bend.

DEVILCATS TOP

PIRATES: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad beat visiting Marshfield 1-0

in the season opener for both teams.

Coquille opens league play with a home match against Sutherlin on Tuesday and is at Brookings-Harbor on Thursday.

Marshfield followed the match in Coquille with a pair of home losses, falling to Klamath Union 2-0 on Friday and Phoenix 2-1 on Saturday. Marshfield hosts Siuslaw on Tuesday and is at Newport next Monday in its final preseason match.

Prefontaine Memorial Run is Sept. 21

The annual Prefontaine Memorial Run is less than two weeks away, but there is still plenty of time for runners and walkers to sign up and avoid late fees.

The 10-kilometer race and 2-mile fun walk are on Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at the corner of Fourth and Anderson in downtown Coos Bay. The races start at 10:05 a.m., following a 5-kilometer high school race that starts at 9:45 a.m.

Pirates pick up volleyball wins

Marshfield’s volleyball team picked up a pair of impressive wins over larger schools last week, beating both Summit and host Sheldon in Eugene.

Marshfield beat Class 5A Summit 25-12, 15-25, 2516, 25-14 and swept Class 6A Sheldon 25-19, 25-19, 25-18.

The Pirates, now 6-1 on the season, face Creswell at North Bend on Tuesday and host Phoenix on Friday.

NORTH BEND WINS: The Bulldogs came from behind to edge host Siuslaw 26-28, 22-25, 25-14, 25-22, 15-6 in their lone match last week.

North Bend hosts Creswell on Tuesday and visits Newport on Thursday.

RED DEVILS TAKE THREE: Coquille beat Toledo 25-11, 25-6, 25-15 and topped St. Mary’s 27-25, 25-20, 14-25, 25-23 in a pair of matches last Tuesday and swept North Valley 2521, 25-9, 26-24 on Friday. The Red Devils, now 3-0 on the season, are at Harrisburg on Tuesday and host Oakland on Thursday.

BOBCATS WIN TWO: Myrtle Point topped both Rogue River and Camas Valley at home last Thursday, a day after losing at home to Powers.

The Bobcats swept Rogue River 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 and topped Camas Valley 25-13, 25-12, 25-22.

Myrtle Point is at Glide on Wednesday and then travels to Toledo on Saturday for matches against the Boomers and Waldport.

CRUISERS WIN MATCHES: Powers topped host Myrtle Point on Wednesday, 27-25, 2520, 25-20.

The next day, the Cruisers topped Gold Bach 25-17, 25-19, 25-17 to improve to 2-0 for the season.

People can sign up or pick up their packets at St. Monica Catholic Church from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 20 and 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21. The fee is $20 for people 18 and under.

The early registration fee is $40 for those who sign up by Sept. 17 and increases to $50 for those who sign up Sept. 18 through race day. People can sign up online through the race website, www.prefontainerun.net.

The top three finishers in each age group receive awards, which will be presented in the stadium starting at 11:30 a.m.

The challenging 10-kilometer course takes runners from downtown out Ocean Boulevard nearly to the Empire district of Coos Bay before returning toward downtown and finishing on the track at Marshfield High School. The entire course will be closed to traffic during the race and several water stops will be available.

All participants in the high school race will register through their schools.

SWOCC women’s soccer opens NWAC with win, tie

The Southwestern Oregon Community College women’s soccer team opened the NWAC season with a win and a tie in South Region play.

The Lakers tied Clackamas 2-2 and beat Portland 4-1. In the win over the Panthers, Aatiana Kahoohanohan scored two goals and assisted on the other two, by Aubrey Gonzalez and Cameron Dumas as the Lakers reversed an early 1-0 deficit. Against Clackamas, Dumas and Kahoohanohano had the goals, assisted by Rachael

Best bets for fishing

• Fall Chinook have started to show up in middle Rogue around Galice with many more on the way. Numerous goodsize Chinook were jumping and rolling in the canyon over the weekend.

• The Rogue Pikeminnnow Roundup is in progress Sept. 1-21, with a focus on the middle Rogue River around Grants Pass. Anglers are always encouraged to harvest and remove

Snyder and Khobi Carmichael, but Clackamas scored in the final 70 seconds of the match to earn the draw.

SWOCC hosts Lane on Wednesday and Umpqua on Sept. 18 before playing six straight matches on the road.

MEN’S SOCCER

SWOCC’s men fell to Clark 5-0 on Wednesday to drop to 0-5 on the season and also played Pierce on Saturday (scores were not available). This week, the Lakers are at South Puget Sound on Wednesday

and host Tacoma on Saturday.

VOLLEYBALL

SWOCC is 2-3 in the preseason, with wins over Shasta and Green River and losses to Shasta, Highline and Edmonds.

The Lakers host College of the Redwoods on Wednesday before heading to Washington for the Green River Crossover this weekend.

CROSS COUNTRY

The Lakers opened the season Aug. 31 in the Linfield Harrier Classic at McMinnville.

ODFW fishing report

introduced pikeminnow from the Rogue River to reduce competition and predation on native Rogue fish.During the Roundup it’s possible to win prizes in three different participant categories--youth (under 12), teen (12-17), adult (18+). For contest details search ODFW Rogue Pikeminnow Roundup.

• Bass fishing has been great in the South Umpqua.

Updates by waterbody

COOS RIVER BASIN: bottomfish, cutthroat trout, salmon, surfperch Anglers can catch rockfish around the jetties in the lower Coos Bay estuary. Best fishing is typically near slack tides with good fishing one day and fair fishing the next. A jig fished with a twister tail trailer is always a good option to catch bottomfish.

The 2024 daily general ma-

Competing against a number of four-year schools and a few fellow community colleges, the Lakers finished ninth in the men’s meet and 10th for the women. Stephen Votaw led the men in the 6,000-meter race, finishing 53rd in 20:06, with teammate Drew Lockner next in 20:10. Calvary Votaw was 85th in 21:07. For the women, Kahmussa Green was 69th, finishing 4,000 meters in 17:01, one second ahead of teammate Brianna Dimick.

rine fish bag limit is 5 fish plus 2 lingcod with no retention of yelloweye or quillback rockfish. Anglers are allowed to harvest 1 cabezon per day as part of the general marine fish bag limit. Salmon anglers are restricted to 2 wild adult Chinook per day and 10 for the season (July 1 – Dec. 31) in the Coos Basin. Salmon anglers are catching Chinook from the jetties all the way up to Chandler Bridge on the Coos River.

Powers faced Riddle and Crow at Riddle on Saturday (scores were not available) and opens the Skyline League season on Tuesday at home against Pacific. The Cruisers also are at Umpqua Valley Christian on Thursday in another league match.

BANDON SPLITS: Bandon got its first win of the season at home last week, beating Brookings-Harbor 25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 2517. The Tigers also lost to Siuslaw 25-14, 25-14, 25-27, 25-19.

Siuslaw swept Brookings-Harbor in the third match of the day 25-10, 25-22, 25-21.

Bandon, which also lost to Days Creek and Rogue Valley Adventist earlier in the week, is at Umpqua Valley Christian on Monday and hosts Pacific on Friday.

REEDSPORT BEATS WALDPORT: Reedsport swept Waldport 25-14, 2516, 25-20 last week for its first win of the season.

The Brave hosted Monroe and Central Linn on Saturday (results were not available) and hosts Phoenix on Friday.

PANTHERS TOP PACIFIC: Pacific lost its season opener at Gold Beach last week, 25-8, 2511, 25-17.

In addition to their match at Powers on Tuesday, Pacific hosts Days Creek in another league match Thursday.

March 11, 1943 – August 28, 2024

Glen Pounds, 81, went home to be with Jesus, August 28, 2024 due to complications following cancer surgery. Glen was born to Rev. Lloyd F and Lenore (Smith) Pounds on March 11, 1943 in Pocatello, Idaho.

As a pastoral family, they lived in several states. When Glen was in junior high, they moved to Myrtle Point, Oregon where his father built the family home. Glen was involved in many activities including athletics and band at Myrtle Point High School, graduating in 1962. In high school he was known for driving a VW Beetle, nicknamed “The Puddle Jumper.” He went on to attend Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho for two years. Glen married his high school sweetheart, Mary Larmon on September 12, 1964, in Myrtle Point with his father officiating.

Glen was a plumber by trade and started his career at Spring Plumbing and Heating in North Bend in 1965. In 1966, their first daughter, Christine, was born and Cheri followed in 1969. In the 1970s he began building the family home as well as a cabin on Tenmile Lake. Glen’s family enjoyed hosting numerous gatherings for more than fifty years.

He led a mission trip to Guatemala following the earthquake of 1976 to help with rebuilding. This was the first of subsequent trips to Haiti, Barbados, Peru, and again to Guatemala for construction projects. Glen’s family and grandchildren have also accompanied him on many of these trips.

When Spring Plumbing sold in 1988, he started a business from home, LBS Plumbing, and also began working for the Coos Bay School District. He was still plumbing for others until his final days.

Central in Glen’s life was his relationship with Jesus Christ. He loved and served his church family and played an integral part in the construction of the local Nazarene church. He gave tirelessly in countless ways over the years to the church including building projects, leadership roles, and regularly gave his time and expertise. He also served on the board of Kellogg Springs Camp and Conference Center, volunteered innumerable hours of labor and supplies in various camp upgrades and was also member of The Gideons International.

Glen’s legacy is that he truly loved all of his family and let them know by speaking words which made a lasting impact. Saying “I love you” was not uncommon in the family. He made countless friendships and touched the lives of many during his lifetime. Glen was known for being generous with his time and skills, often changing his plans if a need arose for anyone he knew. He was a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. His love and kindness will long be remembered by all those who knew him.

Glen is survived by the love of his life, his wife for over 59 years, Mary (Larmon) Pounds of North Bend, Oregon; daughter, Christine (Brian) Kerns of Riverside, California; daughter, Cheri (Troy) Schreiber of North Bend,

Jerrold Hultin

March 31, 1947- August 26 2024

Jerrold (Jerry) Hultin was born March 31, 1947 and passed away in Coos Bay, Oregon on August 26, 2024 at age 77 due to a combination of health complications exacerbated by 17 years living with Parkinson’s Disease. He grew up in Bandon, Oregon and lived along the picturesque banks of the Coquille River throughout his adult life. He was a founder and co-owner/operator of Bay Area Hydraulics in Coos Bay for over 40 years, providing essential services to the fishing, logging, construction, and manufacturing industries, among others, in the Coos Bay area and southern Oregon region.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years

Oregon; grandchildren, Dr. James (Laura) Kerns of Katy, Texas, Larissa Schreiber of Bend, Oregon and Evan Schreiber of Bend, Oregon; great grandchildren, Abigail, David and Audrey Kerns of Katy, Texas; brother, Marlow (Chris) Pounds of Ontario, Oregon; niece, Lori (Tim) Maroe; nephews, Lee (Angela) Pounds, Pastor Lloyd (Anabel) Pounds, Loren Pounds, Lance (Janae) Pounds and their families, plus a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lenore Pounds; inlaws, Henry and Grace Larmon; brotherin-law, Larry Larmon; niece, Linda (Pounds) Wheelock and great-nephew, Ian Maroe.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark Street in North Bend. The service will also be live streamed at www.bayareanaz.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Glenden

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bay Area Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., North Bend, OR 97459 or The Gideons International, PO Box 622, Coquille, OR 97423.

Claude Andrew Nasburg

March 31, 1934 – September 2, 2024

C. Andrew Nasburg was born at home in Marshfield, now Coos Bay, Oregon to Claude and Alice Nasburg March 31, 1934. A fact of annual amusement, was he was one day early for April Fool’s day. We often accused his mother of changing the actual day of birth. Dave Nasburg and Barbara Nasburg Jensen were his siblings and are both deceased.

He graduated from Marshfield High School in 1952, and then went off to University of Oregon where he became a lifelong duck fan. In his later years, he enjoyed going into any duck facility and showing off his gear, especially pristine 30 year old Nike tennis shoes. He graduated in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and remained friends with his compadres until his death. After graduation, he joined the Army for two years, and worked in the supply chain.

He married Lynn Adelsperger August 18, 1957, which lasted 67 years, a testament to commitment to his word and faithfulness. The pair had four children, Kristin Houston, Kathyn Vaughan, and the twins, Scott and Steve Nasburg. He had two in-laws which they referred to as ‘their kids’, Marvin Houston, (Kristin’s husband) and Connie Nasburg (married to Steve). There are four grandchildren, twins Kristopher and Marisa via Kristin, and Cody and Kathyn via Steve. They also inherited another, Marissa, who is Connie’s daughter. Great-grandkids include Addilyn, Christian, Carleigh and Ryker to Cody and Ashley Nasburg, and Jordan, Kason and Maya courtesy of Kristopher and Jamie Houston.

Dad was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Coos Bay. Claude Nasburg, started Nasburg Insurance Company in 1907, and it was sold after his death in 1947. When Andy got out of the military, he bought the business from the current owner and operated it until he retired in 1993, and sold the business to Ed Ellingson. Six months later he confessed, “I’ve never worked so hard in my life being home with your mother!” He promptly went and got his real estate license, which he practiced until 2019, first with Daryl Nelson and Northpoint Real Estate, another 25 years career under his belt. During his working life, he also studied and received a degree in Risk Management, as well as a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter degree, CPCU, one of the only ones in Oregon, and was an honorary member of Lloyds of London.

In his off time, he enjoyed doing what he could to help better the community. He was a member and occasional chairman on the East West highway committee starting in 1968, which enacted numerous efforts to improve both Highway 38 and 42. He spent many hours cajoling and visiting with state government leaders to see improvements enacted. He was awarded citizen of the year in 1994 by the Chamber of Commerce. He was the youngest Rotary member when he joined, was a member for decades, a favorite target of ‘fines’ by the membership, and served a stint as President. His favorite

project was cleaning up Empire lakes of logs and debris, as well as trash, using large equipment provided by local contractors. And like he always managed to do when duck hunting or steelhead fishing, the project was planned for when the weather was at its worst in the winter, which he enjoyed far too heartily.

Their daughter Kathyn was diagnosed with HIV, and as mom and dad do, decided to go forth with positivity and started the AIDS Resource Fund. He went from schools to community events to ‘give a face’ to the disease, and help spread accurate information to the communities he visited. I remember as a kid opening the door to more than one Senator or Congressman who wanted to visit with dad about Southern Oregon issues, and one day while fishing asked him why he never ran for office. His reply was simple: “Steve, I’d rather be a King maker than a King…. I just like helping people.” That was a personal philosophy he lived by until his death. He also loved to travel, and regardless where we were, in what remote location, or time of day, someone recognized ‘Agent Andy’. If not, he’d have a conversation with anyone, anytime, anywhere, much to our chagrin. Fishing was a passion of his as well, and although a very good fly fisherman, we always took bets as to not IF he fell in, but WHEN. Once while fishing on the Rogue River with a friend, dad was upriver, and suddenly appeared, rod in the air with a fish, and his lifejacket bobbing him down the river. He laughed as he floated by eventually making it to shore somewhere downriver, with the fish. He was, and always will be, a source of constant amusement, admiration and ideally what one would consider a great father as well as friend. He had a good life.

Dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018, and passed peacefully holding Lynn’s hand and listening to jazz September 2, 2024. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Any donations may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Memorial Fund, PO Box 1028, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Carol; son, Travis; daughter, Tracy; sisters, Merilee and Janet; brother, Tom, and an abundance of treasured family and friends. Always willing to lend a hand or an ear, Jerry was a close friend to family and like family to many of his friends.

He was loved, trusted, and respected by so many for his unfailing sense of humor, his warm, welcoming, and generous heart, keen intellect, and work ethic, and is missed greatly by the many whose lives he touched.

In memoriam, consider donating to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at give. michaeljfox.org.

A memorial service for Steven Lyle Mooney, 66, of Coos Bay, will be held at noon, Saturday, September 14 at the Lighthouse Temple PC of G, 91529 Oleson Lane in Coos Bay, with pastor Dennis Langley, officiating. A reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall. Steven was born August 19, 1957 in Seattle, Washington. He passed away May 3, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www. coosbayareafunerals.com Steven Lyle Mooney August 19, 1957 – May 3, 2024

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Martha “Marti” Jean Kelley, 77, of Coos Bay died

August 31, 2024 in Coos Bay. Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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Homes for Sale 902

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Legal Notices 999

WLD24-3059 Storage Auction For Coos Bay Stor-N-Lok, 1330 Newmark Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420 Auction Online At : www.storagetreasures. com September 26, 2024 Tuesday at or after 10:30am. G319 Tracy Bingham, G352 Joshua Atchison, E203 Samantha Purney, D163 Madeline Nascembeni, D131 Maritz Gomez Herrera, G331 Aisha Henderson, C089 Patricia Roe, G348 Kathy Skurk, E179 Bryan Humphrey. $200 Minimum Deposit. Date of first publication: Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Date of second publication: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

WLD24-3050 TS No.

OR09000023-24-1 APN 3480000 TO No

240281281-OR-MSI

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, MICHAEL PATRICK WARRICK AND JOANNE L WARRICK, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE as Trustee, in favor of OREGON PACIFIC BANKING COMPANY as Beneficiary dated as of August 20, 2003 and recorded on August 29, 2003 as Instrument No. 2003-13166 and the beneficial interest was assigned to LOANCARE, LLC and recorded November 12, 2020 as Instrument Number 2020-11309 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 3480000 BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF LOT 18 IN MORRIS SUBDIVISION, COOS COUNTY, OREGON, 457 FEET SOUTH 89° 49 EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 18; AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 00° 09 EAST 157.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 49 EAST 90 FEET; THENCE NORTH 00° 09 WEST 157.5 FEET TO THE NORTH BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 18;THENCE NORTH 89° 49 WEST 90 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH BOUNDARY LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 151 E DATE, POWERS, OR 97466 Both the Beneficiary, LoanCare, LLC, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Total Payment(s): Total Payment(s) from 08/01/2023 to 08/15/2024 at $13,735.38

Total Late Charge(s): Total Late Charge(s) at $215.52 By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $48,085.37 together with interest thereon at the rate of 6.25000% per annum from July 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 11, 2024 at the hour of 01:00 PM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, Main Entrance, Coos County Courthouse, 250 North Baxter Street, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this

notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 08/01/2024

By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614

949-252-8300 NPP0463863

To: WORLD (COOS) 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024, 10/01/2024

WLD24-3065 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

Case No: 24DR10140 Daniel Speaks v. Elisa Speaks SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Date of First Publication: 9/10/2024 (response must be filed within 30 days of this date) Daniel Speaks has filed a Dissolution of Marriage case asking the court to order the following: See Petition Summons, Notice of Statutory Restraining Order, and Notice of Confidential Information Form filed in Coos County under the above mentioned case number. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: READ CAREFULLY! You must “appear” in this case or the other side will win automatically. To “appear,” you must file a legal Response, Answer, or Motion. Forms may be available through the court above or online at www.courts.oregon.gov/ forms. Talk to a lawyer for information about appearing by motion. Your response must be filed with the court named above within 30 days of the date of first publication (noted above), along with the required filing fee (go to www.courts.oregon.gov for fee information). It must be in proper form. You must show that the other party’s lawyer (or the party if they do not have a lawyer) was formally served with a copy of your response according to the service rules. Service rules are in the Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP) Rule 9. If you have questions, see a lawyer immediately. If you need help finding a lawyer, you can call the Oregon State Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service at 503-684-3763 or toll free in Oregon at 800452-7636, or go to www. oregonstatebar.org.

WLD24-3062 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS (Probate Department) In the Matter of the Estate of SCOTTY LYNN SOCIA, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07187 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Christopher Socia has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the Undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at: 7565 SW Hermoso Way, Tigard, OR 97223, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, 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 attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published September 10, 2024. Christopher Socia, personal representative. Bernt A. Jacobsen Attorney for Personal Representative, 7565 SW Hermoso Way, Tigard, OR 97223.

WLD24-3045 TS No. OR08000097-24-1 APN 5394700 TO No 240386748-OR-MSI

TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, CHELSEA LA MAR AND JACOB LA MAR, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to MALCOLM & CISNEROS, A LAW CORPORATION as Trustee, in favor of NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, A CORPORATION as Beneficiary dated as of September 2, 2022 and recorded on September 2, 2022 as Instrument No. 2022-08241 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Coos County, Oregon to-wit: APN: 5394700 LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 2, CENTRAL ADDITION TO NORTH BEND, COOS COUNTY, OREGON. Commonly known as: 1540 JOHNSON ST, NORTH BEND, OR 97459 Both the Beneficiary, NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, and the Trustee, Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112, have elected to sell the said real property to satisfy the obligations secured by said Trust Deed and notice has been recorded pursuant to Section 86.752(3) of Oregon Revised Statutes. The default for which the foreclosure is made is the Grantor’s failure to pay: Failed to pay payments which became due Monthly Payment(s): Monthly Payment(s) from 10/01/2023 to 07/31/2024 at $16,515.10 Monthly Late Charge(s): 1 Monthly Late Charge(s) at $349.70

By this reason of said default the Beneficiary has declared all obligations secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable, said sums being the following, to-wit: The sum of $239,635.51 together with interest thereon at the rate of 5.62500% per annum from September 1, 2023 until paid; plus all accrued late charges thereon; and all Trustee’s fees, foreclosure costs and any sums advanced by the Beneficiary pursuant to the terms of said Trust Deed. Wherefore, notice is hereby given that, the undersigned Trustee will on December 9, 2024 at the hour of 10:00 AM, Standard of Time, as established by Section 187.110, Oregon Revised Statues, inside the main lobby of the Coos County Courthouse, 250 N Baxter St, Coquille, OR 97423 County of Coos, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the interest in the said described real property which the Grantor had or had power to convey at the time of the execution by him of the said Trust Deed, together with any interest which the Grantor or his successors in interest acquired after the execution of said Trust Deed, to satisfy the foregoing obligations thereby secured and the costs and expenses of sale, including a reasonable charge by the Trustee. Notice is further given that any person named in Section 86.778 of Oregon Revised Statutes has the right to have the

foreclosure proceeding dismissed and the Trust Deed reinstated by payment to the Beneficiary of the entire amount then due (other than such portion of said principal as would not then be due had no default occurred), together with the costs, Trustee’s or attorney’s fees and curing any other default complained of in the Notice of Default by tendering the performance required under the obligation or Trust Deed, at any time prior to five days before the date last set for sale. Without limiting the Trustee’s disclaimer of representations or warranties, Oregon law requires the Trustee to state in this notice that some residential property sold at a Trustee’s sale may have been used in manufacturing methamphetamines, the chemical components of which are known to be toxic. Prospective purchasers of residential property should be aware of this potential danger before deciding to place a bid for this property at the Trustee’s sale. In construing this notice, the masculine gender includes the feminine and the neuter, the singular includes plural, the word “Grantor” includes any successor in interest to the Grantor as well as any other persons owing an obligation, the performance of which is secured by said Trust Deed, the words “Trustee” and “Beneficiary” includes their respective successors in interest, if any. Dated: 7/25/24 By: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 Successor Trustee Malcolm & Cisneros, A Law Corporation Attention: Nathan F. Smith, Esq., OSB #120112 c/o TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949252-8300 N PP0463653 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/03/2024, 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024

WLD24-3063 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY Case No. 24PB07072 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS STEPHEN JAMES MORRIS, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that LANI D. METCALF has been appointed as personal representative in the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative at: Oregon Legal Center, 2875 Marylhurst Dr., West Linn, OR 97068, 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 in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and first published on September 10, 2024 s/ LANI D. METCALF Personal Representative, Oregon Legal Center, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, 2875 Marylhurst Dr., West Linn, OR 97068

WLD24-3064 In the Circuit Court for the State of Oregon For the County of Coos Probate Department Case No. 24PB07459

NOTICE TO INTERESTED

PERSONS In the Matter of the Estate of Virginia Anne MacCallum, Deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Robert MacCallum was appointed personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative in care of 444 N. Fourth St., Coos Bay, OR 97420, within four months after the date of publication of this notice to the personal representative

at the address designed in this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published September 10, 2024. Robert MacCallum, Personal Representative Megan E. Kronsteiner, Scarborough, McNeese, Oelke & Kilkenny, PC, Attorneys for Personal Representative, 444 N. Fourth St., Coos Bay, OR 97420, Phone (541) 9825678, mek@smoklaw.com

WLD24-3037 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS PROBATE DEPARTMENT

In the matter of the Estate of: James Everett Lucas, II, Decedent. Case No.: 24PB06395 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that James Everett Lucas, III, has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, 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 attorneys for the personal representative, Stebbins & Company, PO Box 119, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and first published August 27, 2024. James Everett Lucas, III, Personal Representative.

WLD24-3066 Abandoned mobile home sale, Bruce Franti #44 67624 Spinreel rd n. bend or 97459 send sealed bids to goldcarmhp@ gmail.com by 9/17/24. For more info call Peter Goldstein 206-849-3446

WLD24-3048 AUCTION NO-

TICE The following storage units located at Circle H Storage Facility at 1190 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420, will be auctioned off on Friday September 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. Terms: Cash Only. Chester Lloyd #70 & #103, Raleigh Brueher #126, Rusty Gustafson #243, Michelle Swope #249, Nadia Krenzel #415, Ginger Caraway #437. Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager, 342 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-269-7210

WLD24-3049 AUCTION

NOTICE The following storage units located at Four Kings Mini Storage 94760 Quiet Valley Myrtle Point, OR 97458, will be auctioned off on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:30 am. Terms: Cash Only. Heather Bignell #B5, Jeff Stoddard #E1 & E4, Michael Fuester #H3, Trixie Standley #K2, Gary Sipe #M1. Advanced Property Management LLC Tammy Tice, Property Manager, 342 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 541-269-7210

Monday 8/26:

North Bend

• 1:01 am, disorderly conduct, area of Virginia and Oak.

• 3:27 am, hit and run, 3662 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 7:11 am, 24 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on assault IV and strangulation, 768 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:24 am, unlawful vehicle, 1303 block of Bayview Avenue.

• 9:20 am, animal injured, 2495 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 10:14 am, accident, area of Newmark and Cedar.

• 11:04 am, criminal trespass, 2265 block of Newmark Street.

• 2:47 pm, accident, 1595 block of Newmark Street.

• 2:58 pm, unlawful vehicle, 2175 block of Everett Avenue.

• 3:19 pm, 35 year old male cited on driving while suspended and driving uninsured, area of Newmark and Ash.

• 3:55 pm, fraud, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 4:00 pm, 53 year old female cited on contempt of court, area of Marion and 11th.

• 4:58 pm, fraud, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:18 pm, theft from vehicle, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 7:25 pm, shots fired, area of Tremont.

• 8:14 pm, harassment, 2911 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 8:19 pm, dispute, 2011 block of 16th Street.

• 11:29 pm, 58 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Maine and Madrona.

Coos Bay

• 2:13 am, criminal trespass, 742 block of Johnson Avenue.

• 6:27 am, dispute, 1445

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participate in the sale. Commissioners are raising their questions as the result of the “current environmental crisis” that has occurred off Nantucket, MA, resulting from wind turbine blade failures and breakage. The commissioners also are sending their questions to other coastal county commissioners “in hope that they too will voice their concerns with BOEM’s offshore wind plan in Oregon.” Specifically, Taylor, Sweet and Main are asking about the potential consequences of turbine blade failures for the environment and marine mammals. They wonder if it’s possible to mitigate blade failure risks and if blade failure hazards are acceptable in Oregon’s coastal communities. They ask the governor if there’s a plan for managing such

block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 8:51 am, criminal trespass, 1238 block of Teakwood Avenue.

• 9:49 am, disorderly conduct, 295 block of Holland Avenue.

• 10:02 am, dispute, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:49 am, fraud, 2625 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 12:38 pm, accident injury, area of Broadway and Johnson.

• 1:55 pm, harassment, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 2:17 pm, violation of restraining order, 894 block of Marshall Avenue.

• 3:07 pm, theft of mail, 1985 block of 26th Street.

• 3:41 pm, 64 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 4:47 pm, probation violation, area of Empire Lakes.

• 5:48 pm, shots fired, 400 block of North Marple.

• 7:11 pm, shots fired, area of Broadway and Market Street.

• 8:22 pm, 65 year old transported to Coos County Jail on DUII and reckless driving, 1250 block of 2nd Street.

• 9:36 pm, 25 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Elrod and Broadway.

• 9:36 pm, 23 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Elrod and Broadway.

• 11:24 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Walnut and 34th Street.

Coquille

• 11:30 am, criminal mischief, 70 block West of Highway 42.

• 11:48 am, criminal trespass, 240 block of West Highway 42.

• 7:58 pm, disorderly conduct, 98 block of East 1st Street.

Tuesday 8/27: North Bend

• 5:53 am, dispute, 2648 block of 11th Street.

problems. They ask who will be responsible for managing an emergency in the event of an environmental disaster and who’s responsible for cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials that wash ashore or remain in the ocean.

“The inadequate actions taken by BOEM, BSEE (U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement) and the wind developer to address the environmental crisis off Nantucket are a stark reality and should serve as a serious warning to Oregon,” the commissioners wrote to Kotek. They also raised concerns in their letter about aircraft and marine navigation in the area of the proposed wind farms, noting “the Coast Guard cannot perform search-andrescue operations within them because of maritime radar interference.”

During discussions about their letter at their Sept. 3 meeting, Main said

• 8:31 am, dispute, 1275 block of Lombard Street.

• 8:52 am, criminal trespass, 1913 block of Meade Street.

• 10:06 am, criminal trespass, 1180 block of Lombard Street.

• 11:13 am, fraud, 2002 block of Inland Drive.

• 11:29 am, criminal trespass, 93670 Viking Lane.

• 2:47 pm, 63 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Brussells and State.

• 3:29 pm, dispute, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 4:00 pm, violation of restraining order, 1500 block of 16th Street.

• 4:29 pm, dispute, area of Florida and Union.

• 5:03 pm, 48 year old cited on driving while suspended, 1120 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:32 pm, dispute, 2733 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 9:46 pm, 32 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 9:46 pm , 46 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 10:24 pm, vehicle accident, area of Sherman and Newmark.

• 11:19 pm, 51 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 1955 block of Meade Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 8:05 am, 54 year old male arrested on 19 counts of violation of restraining order, 200 block of East 2nd Street.

• 8:26 am, unlawful vehicle, 700 block of Hemlock.

• 8:31 am, unlawful vehicle, 500 block of Fulton.

• 8:45 am, 37 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on failure to appear on II, resisting arrest, criminal trespass I, criminal trespass II, criminal trespass III, criminal mischief III, area of Newmark and Laclair.

• 9:38 am, criminal mischief, area of Coos Bay Docks.

• 12:37 pm, 39 year old male transported to Coos

he drafted the letter at the request of area fishermen who are concerned about the potential impacts of the proposed offshore development.

Sweet said he’s not against sustainable energy, “however the magnitude of this project off our shores is huge. This is untested technology. Nothing like it’s ever been done before. I don’t think we want a project of that nature off our coast.”

Don “Chip” Delyria, Coos County emergency manager, said he is concerned that a severe earthquake could topple the proposed wind turbines, and asked commissioners to include that concern in their letter.

Drew Farmer of Coos Bay expressed the need to add a concern about the potential impact on the fishing industry to the letter. He also said tribal leaders are concerned about the impact on fish and other sea life of the underwater electrical cables. Others

County Jail on failure to appear on 2 counts of criminal driving while suspended or revoked, 705 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 1:25 pm, dispute, 1055 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 2:53 pm, fraud, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:21 pm, assault, 151 block of North 8th Street.

• 3:31 pm, hit and run, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 3:40 pm, criminal trespass, 1236 block of Teakwood Avenue.

• 3:51 pm, criminal trespass, 170 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 4:13 pm, theft, 308 block of Ackerman Street.

• 4:18 pm, theft, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 5:25 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:54 pm, dispute, 141 block of 2nd Avenue.

• 6:40 pm, criminal trespass, 772 block of South Broadway Street.

• 8:31 pm, disturbance, area behind Blossom Gulch.

• 9:34 pm, indecent exposure, 295 block of Holland Avenue.

Coquille

• 11:35 am, dispute, 250 block of North Baxter Street.

• 12:50 pm, theft of mail, 377 block of North Elliot Street.

• 2:17 pm, 51 year old female cited on criminal trespass, 18 block of East 6th Street.

• 4:58 pm, burglary, 1223 block of North Collier Street.

• 6:49 pm, criminal trespass, 1321 block of North Dean Street.

Reedsport

• 1:51 am, trespassing, area of Forest Village Apartments.

• 2:18 am, domestic disturbance, 579 block of Regents Place.

• 11:31 am, hit and run, area of Highway 101 and Mile Post 212.

• 3:50 pm, domestic disturbance, area of Holly

are concerned about the potential impact on the proposed international shipping terminal in Coos Bay, he said.

At the conclusion of the discussion, commissioners approved the letter as drafted.

In other business, the commissioners:

— Denied 2-1 with Sweet in favor accepting a $50,000 grant for election security. County Clerk Julie Brecke said the money, with no strings attached, would be used to install another camera in the elections office and to provide a metal detector at the elections office plus fund an educational video that explains the elections process. Commissioner Main and others in the audience questioned the source of the grant, the Center for Tech and Civic Life, with which Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg originally was involved.

“I’m not in favor of this,” Main said. “They are trying to push something toward socialism.”

Knolls Mobile Home Park.

• 3:58 pm, menacing, 900 block of York Street.

Wednesday 8/28:

North Bend

• 7:35 am, criminal trespass, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 8:49 am, criminal trespass, 3491 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 9:11 am, unlawful vehicle, area of California and McPherson.

• 9:22 am, criminal trespass, 1180 block of Lombard Street.

• 11:24 am, 38 year old cited on criminal trespass II, area of Newmark and Broadway.

• 1:12 pm, criminal trespass, 2085 block of Inland Drive.

• 1:52 pm, dispute, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 3:07 pm, threats, 2675 block of Colorado Avenue.

• 7:52 pm, criminal trespass, 3303 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:43 pm, criminal trespass, 1890 block of Newmark Street.

• 9:19 pm, criminal trespass, 3491 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 11:21 pm, criminal trespass, area of Ferry Road.

• 11:30 pm, criminal trespass, 1380 block of Sherman Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 5:56 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1187 block of South 10th Street.

• 7:53 am, 31 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief III, disorderly conduct II and escape III, area of Coos Bay Boardwalk.

• 7:57 am, disorderly conduct, 525 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 9:02 am, threats, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 9:17 am, theft, area of Empire.

• 11:15 am, 42 year old male cited on parole violation of dangerous drugs, 295 block of Holland Avenue.

• 11:15 am, 32 year old female cited on criminal trespass I, theft II, and criminal trespass II, 295 block of Holland Avenue.

• 11:56 am, 44 year old female lodged at Coos County Jail on attempted assault of a Public Safety Officer, resisting arrest and criminal trespass II,

Wind Project

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and information for our decision-making regarding offshore wind activities,”

BOEM Director Elizabeth Klein said. “Working with Tribes, government partners, ocean users, and the public, we gathered a wealth of data, diverse perspectives, and valuable insights that shaped our environmental analysis. We remain committed to continuing this close coordination to ensure potential offshore wind energy leasing and any future development in Oregon is done in a way that avoids, reduces, or mitigates potential impacts

area of Highway 101 and Harriet.

• 12:24 pm, shoplifter, 130 block of North Cammann Street.

• 1:27 pm, violation of restraining order, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 2:19 pm, theft, 1999 block of North 7th Street.

• 3:01 pm, criminal trespass, 1800 block of South 28th Court.

• 3:16 pm, criminal trespass, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 4:03 pm, criminal trespass, area of Fir and Lindberg.

• 5:25 pm, 26 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass I and theft II, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 5:49 pm, 39 year old transported to Coos County Jail on domestic assault IV, 1432 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:06 pm, fraud, 1005 block of South Broadway Street.

• 6:40 pm, dispute, 1115 block of Augustine Street.

• 10:17 pm, hit and run, 955 block of Kentucky Avenue.

• 11:22 pm, dispute, 1753 block of South 20th Street.

Coquille

• 11:13 am, animal abuse, 740 block of East 14th Street.

• 2:27 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 190 block of North Elliott Street.

Reedsport

• 2:46 am, suspicious activity, area of Barrone Park.

• 3:51 am, trespassing, area of Woodland Apartments.

• 9:21 am, restraining order violation, 579 block of Regents Place.

• 10:37 am, animal problem, area of Don’s Main Street Diner.

• 3:44 pm, suspicious activity, 1051 block of Highway Avenue.

• 4:49 pm, suspicious activity, 137 block of Swain Court.

• 5:14 pm, suspicious activity, 451 block of North 10th Street.

• 5:17 pm, stalking, 1964 block of Elm Avenue.

• 6:01 pm, animal problem, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 7:22 pm, trespassing, area of Forest Village Apartments.

to ocean users and the marine environment.”

Oregon is one of many states where the Biden Administration wants to deploy industrial offshore wind energy projects in the global fight against climate change.

Oregon groups opposing the development said the offshore wind facilities will be built in the pristine ocean ecosystems that support remarkable marine biodiversity, including many protected species. No environmental studies have been performed to assess the risks of largescale offshore wind energy production which risks overwhelming this unique remote ocean region, according to the opponents.

Police Blotter

Oregon State University researcher exploring wastewater’s role in antimicrobial resistance

BY STEVE LUNDEBERG Guest column

CORVALLIS, Ore. – An Oregon State University researcher will receive $2.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to explore what happens to antibiotics, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their genes after they reach wastewater systems throughout the United States.

The work by Tala Navab-Daneshmand of the OSU College of Engineering is part of a $9 million federal effort to learn more about the

resistance that pathogens develop to the drugs used to combat them.

The EPA describes antimicrobial resistance in the environment as a growing health concern, especially as bacteria and their antibiotic-resistance genes spread into surface water. The microbes and genes can travel freely among people, animals and the environment, and the result is that certain infections become less responsive to medicine.

Wastewater treatment facilities are a major receptor and source for antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic-resistance

genes, the EPA says. The facilities collect a blend of pathogens, resistance genes and antimicrobial drug residues from a range of sources including industry wastewater, households and hospitals, all of which play a role in the high density of pathogens that reach a wastewater utility.

Treated wastewater is typically discharged into aquatic environments, making those environments potential mechanisms for transmitting resistant pathogens and their determinant genes to people and animals through irrigation, recreation or drinking water.

Treatment processes for drinking water are generally effective in eliminating antibioticresistant bacteria and their determinant genes, but both have been detected in treated drinking water, the EPA notes.

Because the bacteria and genes evolve quickly and move around easily, it is hard to predict where and when resistance occurs.

Over two years the OSU team, which includes Tyler Radniecki of the College of Engineering and Gerrad Jones and Manuel GarciaJaramillo of the College of Agricultural Sciences, will study 40 wastewater

treatment utilities serving areas with varied geographic conditions, population demographics and wastewater sources.

Researchers will collect samples from throughout the wastewater and biosolids treatment trains.

The group will also conduct a systematic review of literature on U.S.-based wastewater metagenomic data, create a comprehensive library for the data, and perform analyses to understand the impacts of seasonal and regional variations and treatment processes on antimicrobial resistance in wastewater.

“Our work will contribute to a better understanding of how wastewater treatment processes affect the proliferation and removal of antimicrobial resistance markers in a national-scale project,” NavabDaneshmand said.

In addition to the Oregon State team, groups based at the Water Research Foundation, the University of Nebraska and the University of WisconsinMilwaukee also received grants as part of the EPA’s effort to evaluate antimicrobial resistance in wastewater.

Commercial black rockfish harvest reductions for 2025 one topic of annual ODFW commercial nearshore fishery public meetings

NEWPORT, Ore. –

ODFW is holding two public meetings to discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish fishery and the nearshore fishery. Meetings will be held Sept. 10 in Port Orford with a virtual option and Sept. 12 in Tillamook.

Beginning in 2025, harvest of black rockfish is reduced for both commercial and recreational fisheries. The reduction, put into place by the Pacific Fishery Management Council and the National Marine Fisheries Service is a result of a 2023 black rockfish stock assessment.

ODFW fishery managers will explain the assessment, resulting harvest reductions, and get input on the best way to manage the fishery to the lower black

rockfish harvest levels.

The agenda and presentation also include:

• Review of the 2024 fishery.

• Process and options for setting 2025 state regulations on bi-monthly vessel catch limits.

• Industry proposal to change permit lottery threshold.

• Input from industry and other interested parties.

Meetings are held 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 10: Port Orford + virtual option Port Orford Library 1421 Oregon Str. Virtual held using

Microsoft Teams.

• To join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone click this link or type it into your web browser address bar: https://tinyurl.com/ ODFWCNS2024

• To join from your phone, dial 1-503-4464951, conference ID 379 914 397#

Sept. 12: Tillamook

ODFW North Coast Watershed District Office

4907 Third Str.

Those joining the Sept. 10 virtual meeting may need to download the free Teams app, and those who phone in may request an electronic copy of the

meeting presentation in advance by calling 541961-6924.

Visit our website for more information on commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries.

Gray whales experience major population swings as a result of Arctic conditions, research shows

BY MICHELLE KLAMPE Guest Article

Dynamic and changing Arctic Ocean conditions likely caused three major mortality events in the eastern North Pacific gray whale population since the 1980s, a new study has found.

During each of these die-offs, including one that began in 2019 and is ongoing, the gray whale population was reduced by up to 25% over just a few years, said Joshua Stewart, an assistant professor with Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute and the study’s lead author.

“These are extreme population swings that we did not expect to see in a large, long-lived species like gray whales,” Stewart said. “When the availability of their prey in the Arctic is low, and the whales cannot reach their feeding areas because of sea ice, the gray whale population experiences rapid and major shocks.”

“Even highly mobile, long-lived species such as gray whales are sensitive to climate change impacts. When there are sudden declines in the quality of prey, the population of gray whales is significantly affected.”

The findings were just published in the journal Science.

Eastern North Pacific gray whales are one of the few populations of large whales that have recovered to what may be similar numbers that existed prior to commercial whaling. As the population has approached levels close to what their Arctic feeding areas can support, they have likely become more sensitive to environmental conditions due to competition for limited resources, Stewart said.

The unfavorable Arctic conditions that led to two die-offs in

the 1980s and the 1990s were not permanent, and the population quickly rebounded as conditions improved.

“It turns out we didn’t really know what a healthy baleen whale population looks like when it isn’t heavily depleted by human impacts,” he said. “Our assumption has generally been that these recovering populations would hit their environmental carrying capacities and remain more or less steady there. But what we’re seeing is much more of a bumpy ride in response to highly variable and rapidly changing ocean conditions.”

Eastern North Pacific gray whales, which currently number about 14,500, migrate more than 12,000 miles each year along the Pacific Coast, from the warm waters off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, in the winter months to the cold, productive waters of the Arctic to feed in the summer months.

Researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, California, have been conducting long-term population monitoring studies of these whales since the 1960s, tracking abundance, birth and death rates and monitoring body condition using aerial images. This extensive research has made this population of gray whales the most closely studied large whale population on the planet, providing a unique window into the population dynamics of the species.

“This research demonstrates the value of long-term data in understanding not only the species under study but also the environment it depends on,” said Dave Weller, director of the Southwest Fisheries

Science Center’s Marine Mammal and Turtle Division. “When we began collecting data on gray whales in 1967, little did we realize the important role they would play in understanding the effects of climate change on an iconic sentinel species in the Pacific. This research would not have been possible without our reliable long-term record.”

The eastern North Pacific gray whale population, which was hunted to near extinction before a whaling moratorium was enacted, has been viewed as a conservation success story because of the population’s rapid recovery in the postwhaling era.

In 2019, when a high number of gray whale strandings began occurring along the Pacific coast, Stewart, a researcher at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center at the time, began looking more closely at the long-term data to see if he could learn more about what might be driving the unusual mortality event.

By combining the long-term data sets on the gray whale population with extensive environmental data from the Arctic, Stewart and his collaborators determined that the two “Unusual Mortality Events” declared by NOAA in 1999 and 2019 were tied to both sea ice levels in the Arctic and the biomass of seafloorliving crustaceans that gray whales target for food.

Stewart also identified a third die-off in the 1980s that followed a similar pattern but was not associated with higher numbers of strandings, likely due to lower reporting rates of stranded whales prior to the 1990s.

The researchers found that years with less summer sea ice in the gray whales’ Arctic feeding areas provided increased

foraging opportunities that benefited the population. However, in the long term, decreasing sea ice cover, a result of rapid and accelerating climate change, most likely will not be beneficial to gray whales.

Benthic amphipods, the calorie-rich prey that gray whales prefer, are also sensitive to sea ice cover. Algae that grow underneath sea ice sink to the seafloor, enriching the amphipod population. Less ice leads to less algae reaching the seafloor, warmer water that favors smaller benthic crustaceans and faster currents that reduce habitat for gray whales’ preferred prey.

“With less ice, you get less algae, which is worse for the gray whale prey,” Stewart said. “All of these factors are converging to reduce the quality and availability of the food they rely on.”

For the gray whales, less prey availability ultimately leads to die-offs. The most recent event is still considered ongoing and has continued significantly longer than the two earlier events.

“We are in uncharted territory now. The two previous events, despite being significant and dramatic, only lasted a couple of years,” Stewart said. “The most recent mortality event has slowed and there are signs things are turning around, but the population has continued to decline. One reason it may be dragging on is the climate change component, which is contributing to a long-term trend of lower-

quality prey.” Gray whales have lived through hundreds of thousands of years of environmental change and have adapted over that time to changing conditions, making extinction due to climate change unlikely, Stewart said.

“I wouldn’t say there is a risk of losing gray whales due to climate change,” he said. “But we need to think critically about what these changes might mean in the future. An Arctic Ocean that has warmed significantly may not be able to support 25,000 gray whales like it has in the recent past.”

Coauthors of the study include Trevor W. Joyce of Ocean Associates; John Durban of the Marine Mammal Institute and Sealife

Response, Rehabilitation and Research; John Calambokidis of Cascadia Research Collective; Deborah Fauquier of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources; Holly Fearnbach of SR3; Jacqueline Grebmeier of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science; Morgan Lynn, Wayne Perriman of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries; Manfredi Manizza of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego; and Tim Tinker of Nhydra Consulting and University of California, Santa Cruz. The Marine Mammal Institute is part of Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and is based at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.

Pioneer CeMetery

Join us for the dedication of new G. I. headstones for three veterans who served in the Philippines and whose gravesites were previously unmarked.

Edwin G. Bates 1875 - 1907

Frank Gilbert 1878 - 1915

Joseph W. Josephson 1891 - 1922

Also view the progress of Partners to Preserve Our Pioneer Cemetery: a multi-phase initiative tackling years of vandalism and deferred maintenance