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Coos Bay Public Library asking voters for $30 million to replace sinking building

Coos Bay Public Library is literally sinking into the ground.

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

That, along with decades of general wear and degradation, has prompted CBPL to ask the community to support a $30 million bond for a new library in November’s general election.

“The current building has failed,” said CBPL Director Sami Pierson. “The entire foundation of it has failed. It has outdated electrical, outdated HVAC. Very few plug-ins, and nowadays that’s a very important thing to have. We’re limited on flexibility and space because of things like outlets, for instance. There’s also a lot of interior

damage. Cracks in the walls, support beams that are starting to split. Things like that.”

The main part of the building, which hosts the library’s main book collection, was built in 1965.

It has had two additions since then, the most recent one completed in the 1990s.

The foundation itself rises and sinks, explained Pierson.

“This used to be a boat turnaround area,” she said. “It used to be underwater, and it was built on fill. Right behind us is a big culvert, Blossom Gulch. As tides come in and out, it sucks material from under the building, so the building rises and falls depending on what the weather is doing and the tide is doing.”

Urgency over the condition

Sweet pleads with Coos County voters to support needed jail levy

Coos County needs voters to support a proposed new jail levy, said County Commissioner John Sweet.

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World Coos County needs voters to support a proposed new jail levy, said County Commissioner John Sweet. At Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Business Connection luncheon on Sept. 11, Sweet pleaded to the community ahead of November’s general election.

“This is really important to our county,” said Sweet. If approved, the proposed local option levy of 69-cents per $1,000 of assessed value would begin July 1, 2025, and automatically expire five years later unless renewed by Coos County voters. Sweet said commissioners have learned from their failed attempt to pass a levy for a third jail pod, which would have increased its capacity by 50%, along with other improvements.

“We were hoping to improve what we have,” he said. “I was so discouraged, I thought, okay, we’ll just go back to one pod. We had two open. We had worked for years to hire the people that were required to open

that second pod. Better minds prevailed, and said let’s give it one more shot.”

With no ongoing flow of revenue to support the second pod, the county would have to dig into reserves, which would be unsustainable.

“That’s where we are,” said Sweet. “All we’re trying to do now is maintain what we have. If we can’t get this levy passed, it’s going to be very, very difficult financially to support two jail pods.”

He reiterated, “It would be very difficult, and unlikely, to sustain a second jail pod if we don’t pass this proposed levy.”

Without support, the consequences could be

Local Barbershop Quartet raising funds to enter competition

BY BREE LAUGHLIN The World

A group of local musicians are holding a concert to raise funds in hopes of participating in regional and national barbershop music competitions.

The community is invited to join in a fun evening of song and harmonies with John Adamson, Darren Dirk, Chuck Axelton and Ken Graber.

Support from the community will contribute to the musicians’ efforts to represent Coos County at various Barbershop Harmony Society conventions.

The quartet formed their group Second Wind because they enjoy singing with each other and creating vocal harmonies.

“We just fell into it and really have a lot of fun doing it,” said group member Darren Dirk.

Dirk says the group sings barbershop classics as well as some 50s Doo-Wop style music. They also have a vocal jazz

peace.

The group creates some beautiful melodies.

“When you get the sound together and the chords lock in, there are overtones that they call ‘the ring.’ Sometimes you can even get undertones – a sound below whatever the bass is singing,” Dirk said.

Second Wind’s performers are looking forward to heading to Portland to sing together at a regional competition in October. If they do well, they will be invited to showcase their talents in San Antonio early next year.

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Letter to the Editor

Words matter.

The nine traits of management begin with leadership. A successful and effective manager sets the example for his/her subordinates with his actions, words, and deeds. From front line supervisor to CEO the higher up the manager the more important the words.

Words matter.

The larger the organization, the bigger the stage. Like it or not, deny responsibility or ownership or not, your employees, constituents, and followers take direction from what you say.

Words matter.

As President of the United States of America you are the CEO of more than four million employees including commander in chief of our armed forces. You are responsible for 162 million registered voters, plus 345 million people living in the U.S. Words matter.

As President your words are a powerful tool. The potential dangers and ramifications of your words are massive. From the insurrection of Jan. 6, 2021, to bomb threats in Springfield, Ohio, the realizations are a direct result from your words. Before you vote take a long, hard look at what our candidates say, the example he sets and the resulting actions and reactions.

Words matter.

David Brown Coos Bay

Open Letter to the Coos Co. Commissioners

I was unable to attend the July 3 Coos County Commissioners meeting, but viewed online “Request Acceptance of Grant” for $50,000 the County Clerk received “for the public purpose of planning and operationalizing reliable and secure election administration”.

Julie explained that the money would be used to purchase things such as security cameras at the door and in the elections office, some needed office equipment, and possibly to make a video for the public showing the operation of our elections. None of these purchases would come from the grantor.

Fortunately, there was unanimous agreement from Commissioners and other speakers on several things; especially that we all want fair and secure elections; that Julie Brecke, our elected County Clerk, is a person of integrity who is doing a good job administering our elections; and that the County needs more money. Thirteen speakers spoke in favor of accepting the grant money; five stated they were against.

But somehow, because the grant comes from Center for Tech and Civic Life (an organization that Zuckerberg apparently is, or was, involved with) scared some folks into thinking he could influence, or even manipulate, our local elections, and “people will talk” if we accept the money. This is despite repeated assertions from the Clerk that the money comes with “no strings attached”, and our County Attorney signed off on the contract. Also, Julie reminded everyone that election observers are welcome. Apparently, several other rural (typically conservative) Oregon counties plan to make use of such grant funds. All that’s required is that the money be spent by the end of the year and receipts for purchases are submitted to the grantor. Commissioner John Sweet voted to approve accepting the grant money, while Bob Main and Rod Taylor refused to accept it. I am still trying to understand the real reasons that accepting the $50,000 was rejected. It doesn’t look good to reject granted money and also ask taxpayers for tax increases. I hope the Commissioners will reconsider and reverse their decision before we lose this opportunity to help make our elections more safe, secure, and transparent.

Donna Leveridge-Campbell, Bandon

Factory farms are destroying the environment and harming animals on a massive scale. Their waste pollutes our water, harms sea life, and creates awful conditions for people living nearby. And now, these big U.S. meat companies are moving their operations to developing countries, which will hurt local farmers, food supplies, and the environment there, too. It’s like “meat colonialism,” and it’s not okay.

We have to care. This impacts global resources and the lives of people and animals everywhere.

On Oct. 2, people across the world will be speaking up for animals on World Day for Farmed Animals. Join in. Learn more at dayforanimals.org. I am volunteering this year to hand out vegan food samples. There are options in every restaurant and grocery store to replace animal products with plant-based foods.

We can all do our part to make a difference.

Carson Barnes, Coos Bay

Drew Farmer for Coos County Commissioner

Drew Farmer, Coos County Commissioner candidate, is equipped to solve problems. He accesses resources on the local, state and federal levels. He has administrative and financial experience in private, nonprofit and government organizations. He has knowledge of Coos County.

A U.S. Navy veteran, Drew has continued his life of service since returning to his home town. Elected to Coos Bay City Council in 2016, he worked with his fellow councilors to restore the Tioga Building, improve Front Street and other roadways, and get houses back from East Coast banks. He achieved a change in the governor’s Executive Order 23-02 to get surplus land for housing. He worked with Operation Rebuild Hope addressing veterans’ housing needs.

Drew targets the causes of problems, such as the role of mental health in homelessness and the need for a more effective mental health system. Drew is working with other counties to bring a lawsuit against the Oregon Health Authority over the mismanagement of the state hospital.

Drew has worked to improve the effectiveness of area nonprofits and the success of local businesses, including involvement with Working Wonders, Bay Area Enterprises, Shama House, Coos Bay Urban Renewal, Oregon Coast Community Action (housing, Food Share, Head Start), and the Coos Bay Library, acquiring knowledge to address local needs, such as mental illness, homelessness, the disabled, and the employment needs of these populations.

While at Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA), Drew and his colleagues fixed a five-month backlog in state funding so as to pay local citizens’ energy and housing bills and re-staff the agency while also developing a collaborative relationship with Advanced Health to address health needs of county residents better.

Words used to describe Drew by those who have worked with him include: commitment, work ethic, informed, diligent, passion, and gratefulness to have had the privilege of serving with him.

Drew Farmer wants to focus full time on issues of concern to county residents.

For a better Coos County, vote Drew Farmer, Coos County Commissioner.

Jeannie Culp, Bandon

North Bend Sewer Initiative, Vote Yes: Part II

By JENNY JONES Guest Column

During our town hall about the North Bend Sewer Ballot initiative, I continued to learn more worth sharing.

Spoiler alert: my opinion has only grown stronger that rate increases need to happen despite the hit on my personal wallet. And it’s yet another cautionary tale in the need to adequately save up for the future.

The ballot measure gives us our best shot at several key junctures: tackling our most urgent maintenance that has been deferred for too long; retaining local control over the system including the ability to set rates by city rather than higher up; and accessing infrastructure money that requires all communities have skin in the game in order to be eligible for shared resources.

There were at least two times in the past where city staffers did the research for upping the base rate. In 2006 and in 2012, the council was approached with fee increases that would support maintaining and upgrading the entire sewer system.

Our current city staffers found that if either rate increase had occurred, our 2024 proposal would likely have been unneeded or, perhaps, needed at a lower amount. I say “likely” simply because inflation on municipal costs could have risen even higher than it has over the course of the years.

A number of us have expressed concern about the

proposal’s increases year over year rather than, say, a levy with an expiration on it. A levy is expressly for capital projects. The sewer issues go well beyond capital projects, unfortunately. We haven’t been collecting enough for the maintenance required for a long time.

The good news is that as long as the sewer system remains in local control, city staffers can determine that any particular increase is not needed, council can agree and we keep or adjust *lower* from whatever the level may be at that time.

Councilors all live in North Bend, too. That tells me that any council is going to approve lower rates if they can. (Contrary to some public opinion, councilors are all voluntary and typically work, as our entire council does currently. We get $25 per official council meeting so that city liability insurance can cover us adequately. So, we like low rates as much as the next person, truly.)

The bad news is that if the city cannot go forward with a plan that reasonably projects maintaining our system now and supporting the 2 to 5 years of new housing we expect, we very likely will have several negative outcomes in the next 1 to 2 years:

We experience catastrophic failures we have to address after the fact at almost double the cost when we already know the city isn’t able to set

Nevertrumpers, Independents, and Democrats of Coos County! This time, you can pry Bob Main from his trench on the County Commission. How? Simply vote. Because if you vote, you’ll be able to choose a sensible Independent: Drew Farmer. The mumbler is old. You can barely hear him at commission meetings ( 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 9:30, Coquille). Despite his trumped-up angst about mail ballots, he recently turned down a no-strings attached $50,000 for election security. Do you think he might want to “oversee” our election personally? Not his job.

So open that ballot, vote for Drew, and pat yourself on the back for a vote that really counts.

Gary Gregor, North Bend

aside enough capital for even the most likely of repairs in the city’s system today because rates have been too low to support that deferred maintenance.

• We are fined dearly by the state because the city failed to maintain this essential service putting public health and welfare at risk. Something for which there is no insurance policy, I believe.

• A cascade of critical failures cause the state to take over the system to ensure minimum public health standards are regained. (This cascade seems very likely given that almost 40% of our pipes are about 20 years older than expected 50 year life span.)

We would then loose local control over any of our rates and we would see commensurate hikes so that the community is actually supporting this basic service it requires. Those increases would very well go above and beyond what we’re proposing.

Because we have enjoyed one of the lowest rates in the state for so long, we have not maintained enough nor saved enough to tackle the challenges we have today.

But, don’t take my word for it, take a look at the resources online and make your own determination: www. northbendoregon.us/newsview. aspx?nid=7915.

Please join me in voting for Drew Farmer for Coos Commissioner this November. Farmer grew up in Coos County, joined the Navy, and serves successfully on the Coos Bay City Council. I’ve personally talked with Drew and know that he is a sensible, hard-working young man who is passionate about making Coos County a more livable place. He has fought unfair state laws that stifle the growth of housing and commercial construction and has good ideas on public safety and job growth. We need new leadership at the County level. Vote for Drew Farmer.

Guest Column

Steven Greif North Bend

dire, explained Sweet, who read from the measure’s summary statement.

“A failed levy will likely trigger layoffs in the Sheriff’s Office, positions that would be expensive and time consuming to replace should new revenues sources be found,” he said. “We struggled for years to find enough people to open the

second pod. We just got that done earlier this year. We have one more chance to hang on to those people. If we don’t, they’ll be laid off. They’ll go someplace else to find jobs. It’ll take us a long time to bring them back.”

It would also likely reduce the capacity of the jail in half, from its current capacity of 98 beds to 49 beds.

“If this fails, and we close one pod down, that means we’ll release a couple of dozen prisoners, a couple of dozen

criminals, onto the streets,” he said. “That’s where are.”

Jails are a needed disincentive to crime, argued Sweet.

“You can commit a crime here, and unless it’s very serious, it probably won’t be prosecuted, and if it is prosecuted, there may not be room in the jail for you,” he said. “We have a chance to do something about that.”

Jails also reinforce efforts by Coos County Community Corrections

and its Parole & Probation Department.

“Without a jail to act as a hammer for people to behave and obey their parole and probation conditions, that organization is not very effective,” he said. “The threat of a jail sentence changes people’s attitude.”

Sweet said he does not want to increase taxes when they are already high, but offered voters some perspective; property tax per person in Coos County is $1,194, while

the state average is $1,862. “I don’t think, compared to the rest of the state, that we are overtaxed,” he said.

For a person paying taxes on $200,000 assessed value, the levy would cost about $11.50 a month, said Sweet. For a $300,000 property, it’s $17 a month.

The levy will be used only for the jail, emphasized Sweet.

“State law requires the county to place all funds raised by this levy in a separate restricted fund to be used for no purpose

other than to pay for the jail,” he said. “It requires an annual audit of this fund by an independent auditor, that audit would be presented annually to the sheriff and the coos county board of commissioners at a public meeting.” Sweet called it a “do or die situation.”

“We’ll still have one pod, for 49 prisoners, but that’s not enough,” he said, “and I think our crime statistics, which are so much higher than the rest of the state, point that out.”

SPORTS Rodriguez, Hutton win

Prefontaine Memorial Run

Eddie Rodriguez of Albany and Sailor Hutton of Bandon were the individual champions in the 43rd Prefontaine Memorial Run on Saturday in Coos Bay. Rodriguez covered the 10,000-meter course in 34 minutes and 20 seconds, outracing Zachary Holloway of Independence (35:22) and Hunter Hutton of Bandon, Sailor’s twin brother (35:24).

Sailor Hutton finished in 36:18, far ahead of the next female finisher, Cora Wahl of Langlois (44:21). Rebecca Sams of Bend was third among women (46:52), followed by Katelyn Rossback of Coos Bay (46:55).

Other South Coast finishers in the top 10 for the women were Lexie Jones-Ortega of Coquille in sixth (48:25), Isabelle Smith of Coos Bay in seventh (48:25), Vanessa Mohrbacher of Bandon in ninth (48:59) and Jessica Hall of Coquille in 10th (49:23).

Other South Coast men in the top 10 were Aero Franklin of Bandon in fifth (38:10) and Josh Goudelock of Coquille in seventh (39:12).

A total of 341 runners and walkers finished the race. Complete results can be found through the Prefontaine website at www. prefontainerun.net.

Award winners, who finished in the top three in their division, include: Female 10-14: 1. Isabelle Smith, Coos Bay, 48:25; 2. Kendall Qualman, Coos Bay, 1:00:07; 3. Lilah Howard, North Bend, 1:02:02. Male 10-14: 1. Dominick Low, Coos Bay, 51:47. Female 15-19: 1. Reagan Krantz, Coquille, 1:07:14; 2. Taylor Williams, Coquille, 1;16:47; 3. Olivia

McDowell, Coos Bay, 1:23:25.

Male 15-19: 1. Nathan Oliva, Grants Pass, 43:58; 2. Jackson Allen, Grants Pass, 44:32; 3. Luke Padilla, Crescent City, Calif., 45:41. Female 20-24: 1. Sailor Hutton, Bandon, 36:18; 2. Crystal RamirezGarcia, North Bend, 52;34; 3. Nicole Henderson, Monmouth, 57:02. Male 20-24: 1. Hunter Hutton, Bandon, 35:24; 2. Aero Franklin, Bandon, 38:10; 3. Ephraim Webber, Roseburg, 39:29. Female 25-29: 1. Katelyn Rossback, Coos Bay, 46:55; 2. Lexie JonesOrtega, Coquille, 48:25; 3. Jessica Hall, Coos Bay, 49:23. Male 25-29: 1. Dan Fiorvanti, North Bend, 42:06; 2. Brandon Pokowski, Corvallis, 42:37; 3. Chandler Sand, Eugene, 46:25.

Female 30-34: 1. Cora Wahl, Langlois, 44:21; 2. Vanessa Mohrbacher, Bandon, 48:59; 3. Hayley Hyatt, Coos Bay, 52:52.

Male 30-34: 1. Eddie Rodriguez, Albany, 34:20; 2. Zachary Holloway, Independence, 35:22; 3. Josh Goudelock, Coquille, 39:12.

Female 35-39: 1. Nina Horton, Portland, 48:29; 2. Tara Ragegar, Myrtle Point, 50:00; 3. Nora Collins, Coos Bay, 54:41.

Male 35-39: 1. Andrew Douglas, Camlachie, Ontario, 38:40; 2. Ben Davis, Eugene, 40:25; 3. Jon Buel, Central Point, 41:16. Female 40-44: 1. Jenny McGriff, Coos Bay, 51:18; 2. Katherine Nordholm, Salem, 54:15; 3. Amber Robertson, North Bend, 56:17.

Male 40-44: 1. Kyle Carson, Talent, 40:08; 2. Aaron Miller, Woodinville, Wash., 42:22; 3. Justin Surprise, North Bend, 43:33.

Female 45-49: 1. Rebecca Sams, Bend, 46:52; 2. Tara Neill, Corvallis, 52:07; 3. Heather Allen, Grants Pass, 56:21.

Male 45-49: 1. Scott Williams, Springfield, 37:20; 2. Kevin Manicke, Reedsport, 48:14; 3. Nathan Tanner, Grants Pass, 48:21. Female 50-54: 1. Erl Pereira, Portland, 49:40; 2. Jennifer Stephens, Coos Bay, 49:59; 3. Emily Johnson, Portland, 57:58. Male 50-54: 1. Daniel Desurra, Langlois, 41:49; 2. Scott Cheers, Grants Pass, 42:31; 3. David Seip, Eugene, 48:22. Female 55-59: 1. Chandra Thomas, Sacramento, 48:20; 2. Debbie Stemmerman, Coos Bay, 1:02:57; 3. Leah Justesen-Brown, Washougal, Wash., 1:03:06. Male 55-59: 1. Moises Garcia, Coos Bay, 46:16; 2. Michael Eck, Jacksonville, 47:27; 3. Bret Emmerich, Portland, 49:02. Female 60-64: 1. Teresa Brown, Eugene, 59:02; 2. Ginny Hall,

Bandon, 1:02:54; 3. Kelly Western, Coos Bay, 1:23:41. Male 60-64: 1. Pete Schaefers, Coos Bay, 53:18; 2. Grant Walding, Coos Bay, 1:01:38; 3. Ze Jong, Corvallis, 1:02:47. Female 65-69: 1. Heidi Woodruff, Coos Bay, 1:03:15; 2. Elizabeth Witt, Eugene, 1:03:16; 3. Sandra Merritt, Coos Bay, 1:11:11. Male 65-69: 1. Jamie Fereday, Coos Bay, 46:51; 2. Phillip Larson, Westlake, 51:26; 3. Timo Harris Caceres, Eugene, 52:18. Female 70-74: 1. Louann Hagenbuch, Three Rivers, Miss., 1:00:31; 2. Diane Williams, Coquille,

1:16:06; 3. Lora Wehner, Bandon, 1:18:25. Male 70-74: 1. Larry Trachtenberg, Eugene, 53:34; 2. John Barry, Springfield, 56:30; 3. Eric Morrell, Medford, 59:32. Female 75-79: 1. Jan Doyle, Coos Bay, 1:25:08; 2. Judy Remele, Coquille, 1:27:17; 3. Linda Schroeder, Roseburg, 1:27:37. Male 75-79: 1. Ron Williams, Eugene, 1:04:39; 2. Thomas Brown, Bandon, 1:10:05; 3. Stephen Goldman, Jacksonville, 1:11:04. Male 80-89: 1. Denny Littrell, Coos Bay, 1;00:03; 2. James Burgett, Bandon, 1:51:11.

League starts this week for area volleyball teams

South Coast teams in two leagues begin their conference volleyball campaigns this week.

Marshfield brings a 9-1 overall record into its Sky-Em League opener at Junction City on Tuesday.

The Pirates, who also visit North Bend in a rivalry match Thursday, swept Coquille in their lone match last week, 2512, 25-14, 28-26.

North Bend is 5-1 heading into its league opener at defending state champion Marist Catholic on Tuesday. The Bulldogs won their lone match of the week, beating visiting Sutherlin 25-16, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22. FAR WEST LEAGUE: The loss to Marshfield was the first this season for Coquille, which also swept host Bandon last week, 25-8, 25-19, 25-10. The Red Devils host unbeaten Douglas on Tuesday and are at Siuslaw on Thursday.

SUNSET CONFERENCE: Myrtle Point won its league opener last week, beating host Illinois Valley on Thursday 2514, 25-17, 25-15.

The Bobcats, who lost matches earlier in the week at both Umpqua Valley Christian and Lowell have the league’s best record overall at 7-6. Myrtle Point hosts Bandon on Tuesday and is at Oakland on Thursday.

Myrtle Point beat Mohawk and Oakland and lost to North Douglas at the Mohawk Classic on Saturday.

Gold Beach also won its league opener, outlasting Oakland 19-25, 26-24, 25-23, 18-25, 15-12. The Panthers are 5-6 overall having lost to Brookings-Harbor last week. They are at Reedsport on Tuesday and at Bandon on Thursday.

Bandon opened league play at home against Reedsport on Monday (scores were not available) and has the matches at Myrtle Point and at home against Reedsport this week, along with a trip to Creswell for a tournament Saturday.

In addition to the matches

with Bandon and Gold Beach, Reedsport is at Illinois Valley on Saturday. The Brave lost to Mohawk and beat Yoncalla at the Mohawk Classic on Saturday.

SKYLINE LEAGUE: Powers improved to 2-1 in league play by beating host Days Creek 22-25, 25-10, 25-17, 25-14 last week. The Cruisers, who also topped Coquille’s JV squad, hosted Glendale on Monday and are at Elkton on Tuesday and Riddle on Wednesday this week.

Pacific’s lone match last week was a loss at Class 3A Brookings-Harbor. The Pirates are at Yoncalla on Tuesday and Camas Valley on Thursday and host New Hope on Friday this week.

BOYS SOCCER

PACIFIC WINS, TIES:

Pacific, which also includes players from Bandon, won at South Umpqua 3-1 and tied the visiting Coquille-Myrtle Point squad 1-1 last week, leaving the Pirates 1-1-1 early in the Class 3A-2A-1A District 4 season. This week, Pacific hosts Douglas on Tuesday and is at Glide on Thursday.

The Coquille-Myrtle Point squad topped Douglas 5-1 before tying Pacific and now has a win, a loss and two ties in league play. The DevilCats host Sutherlin on Tuesday and are at Gold Beach on Thursday.

Gold Beach is 2-2 in league play after beating Glide 7-2 and falling to Umpqua Valley Christian 3-2.

MARSHFIELD FALLS:

The Pirates dropped their final preseason match at Newport by a 3-0 margin. Marshfield opens Sky-Em League play at Junction City on Thursday.

BULLDOGS LOSE TWO: North Bend lost at Siuslaw 5-2 last week and then fell to Thurston 2-1 in the Bulldogs’ final preseason match. The squad starts the league season at Marist Catholic on Thursday.

GIRLS SOCCER

DEVILCATS TIE

CHALLENGERS: The

combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad played to a 2-2 tie against visiting Cascade Christian last week. This week, the DevilCats are at Douglas on Tuesday and host Glide in Coquille on Thursday.

BULLDOGS FALL: North Bend lost its final preseason match, falling on the road to Thurston by a 3-0 score last week. The Bulldogs, now 1-5, open Sky-Em play Thursday at Marist Catholic.

CUBS TOP PIRATES:

Marshfield lost its final preseason match, 6-0 to host Newport last week. The Pirates open the Sky-Em League season at Junction City on Thursday.

Myrtle Point defense strong again in win

Myrtle Point had another dominant defensive performance, improving to 3-1 on the season by beating visiting Waldport 14-0 on Friday night. In four games, the Bobcats have given up just 20 points, including none the past two weeks. They have a bye this week to make up for their game the Friday before school started and open league play on Friday, Oct. 4, with a trip to Illinois Valley.

BANDON 50, TOLEDO 16: The Tigers got their second straight win, beating the host Boomers to improve to 2-1. Bandon wraps up the preseason schedule Friday with a visit from Monroe.

REEDSPORT 44, CENTRAL LINN 14: The Brave improved to 2-1 on the year by dominating the host Cobras on Friday. Reedsport wraps up the preseason with a home game against Colton on Friday.

POWERS 66, NORTH LAKE 19: The Cruisers followed their bye week with a dominant win on the road Saturday, improving to 3-0 on the season.

The Cruisers visit McKenzie this Friday. COQUILLE 42,

Henthorn wins high school Prefontaine race

Coquille’s Ella Henthorn was girls champion, leading the Red Devils to second in the team race, and Marshfield’s Jaxon Stovall was second in the boys race in the high school portion of the Prefontaine Memorial Run on Saturday.

Henthorn finished in a speedy 18 minutes and 42 seconds over the 5,000-meter course, winning by nearly 30 seconds over Nettle Grey of Grants Pass (19:11). North Bend’s Ellie Massey (19:55) and Addison Horning (20:03) were third and fourth, while Bandon’s Giada Moore was sixth (20:52), Coquille’s Bryleigh Mead ninth (21:17) and Marshfield’s Lily Thompson 10th (21:21).

Also in the top 25 among South Coast runners were Coquille’s Faith Gertner in 13th (21:49), Bandon’s Safaa Dimitruk in 20th (22:35) and Coquille’s Grace Gertner in 23rd (22:53).

Grants Pass scored 56 points to win the team race, while Coquille had 71, Roseburg 93 and North Bend 116. Bandon was sixth (165) and Marshfield ninth (194) among 11 complete teams. Thurston’s Carson Buergey won the boys race in 15:47, followed by Marshfield’s Stovall (15:53). The only other South Coast runners in the top 25 were Bandon’s Noah Brown in 15th (17:39), Jonath Brown in 18th (17:47) and Trask Wehner in 234d (18:04) and Marshfield’s Charlie Hatch in 24th (18:08). Arcata of California won the team title with 58 points, while Roseburg was second with 80. Bandon was fifth (138), Marshfield eighth (180), Reedsport 11th (308) and North Bend 12th (314).

In all, 22 schools were represented in the race.

ST. MARY’S 0: The Red Devils got their first win by shutting out the Crusaders on the strength of four touchdown runs by Waylon Messerle (64, 33, 54 and 2 yards). Noah Beaudry added scoring runs of 34 and 4 yards and Coquille also had a defense.

“Overall, it was a win we needed,” Coquille coach David Thomason said. “It was a great effort by the whole team. The offensive line made great holes for our backs to make great runs through. The defensive line was physical and that allowed our linebackers and defensive backs to really roam free and play havoc on their offense.”

The Red Devils finish the preseason with a home game against Phoenix on Friday before embarking play in the tough league that features four undefeated teams (Douglas, Siuslaw, Sutherlin and South Umpqua). Siuslaw beat twotime defending state champion Cascade Christian 40-35 Friday on a touchdown just before the final buzzer in Florence.

JUNCTION CITY 26, MARSHFIELD 22: The Pirates fell to 0-4 on the season when the Tigers edged them in Coos Bay.

Marshfield has a bye this week before starting league play on Oct. 4 with a trip to Mazama.

PHILOMATH 43, NORTH BEND 20: The Warriors spoiled the Bulldogs’ Hall of Fame game by scoring two touchdowns and a safety just before halftime to take the lead and then pulling away over the final two quarters.

North Bend fell to 2-1 on the season heading into its final preseason game, on the road Friday at Sweet Home. Before the game with Philomath, four new members were added to the North Bend Hall of Fame, Jeff Brelin, Tom Nicholls, Teri Williams and Wyatt Cunningham. A story about the induction ceremony will appear in next week’s edition of The World.

Coquille Hall of Fame induction is this week

Coquille High School will add to its Hall of Fame with a banquet and induction ceremony on Saturday night at the Coquille Community Building.

This year’s class includes 1956 graduate Dennis Waggoner, 1980 graduate Greg Mulkey, 1981 graduate Jeff Waddington, 1983 graduate Karen Blair, 1998 graduate Chris Huntley, 2008 graduate Katlyn Shaw and the 1994 state-placing wrestling team.

The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, with dinner at 6:30, followed by the induction ceremony. Tickets are $20 for individuals ($10 for children under 10) or $150 for a table of eight. The event also includes live and silent auctions and is a fundraiser for the Coquille Booster Club, the sponsor of the Hall of Fame. Waggoner was a star football player who represented Coquille in the Shrine Game, while Blair was Coquille’s first girl to qualify for the state cross country meet and first to have a top-10 finish. Huntley was a state champion for Coquille in wrestling and later a national champion and multi-time academic All-American for Southern Oregon University. Shaw was Coquille’s first girl to earn all-state honors in soccer and also was a standout basketball player and runner.

Mulkey is this year’s distinguished alumni, following a career when he was a star in football, basketball and golf for Coquille with a long career in education, mostly in the Coos Bay School District, that this year included being the athletic director of the year for Class 4A and for the upper three classifications in the state.

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Former Bandon High School standout Sailor Hutton was women’s champion at the Prefontaine Memorial Run on Saturday, finishing fourth overall.

JoEllen Elaine (Hansen) Ebner

JoEllen Elaine (Hansen) Ebner, 74, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on August 23, 2024, following a brief illness.

Jo was born in Eugene, Oregon, on April 11, 1950, to parents George (Bud) and Jeanne Hansen, who preceded her in death. She attended elementary and high school in North Bend and Coos Bay, Oregon and graduated from Marshfield High School in 1968. She was very active in high school, participating in Girl’s League, Speech League, National Forensics League, Pep Club, Drill Team, and Rally. In her freshman year, she was named “Miss Friendship.”

Jo furthered her education at MerrittDavis Business School in Salem, Oregon and Southwestern Community College.

Subsequently, she was hired by Georgia Pacific Corporation in Coos Bay and became the first female with office duties in the plant itself. She was welcomed to this formerly all-male environment, and the usual “pin-up” pictures around the plant were replaced with respectful images of herself.

Helen Anne Wehner Schrader

December 13, 1936 - August 31, 2024

Helen Schrader, 87, a longtime resident at the Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin passed away on August 31, 2024 in Roseburg.

Helen was born in Chicago on December 13, 1936. She and her family moved to Bandon, Oregon in 1948 where her father and partner built and operated the Bandon Wayside Motel. She would graduate from Bandon High School and marry her hometown sweetheart Gene Schrader in 1954. This past June 12, Gene and Helen celebrated 70 years of marriage!

She married Douglas (Bruce) Ebner in 1970 and they began their life together in Coos Bay. In October of that year, she gave birth to her son, Douglas James Ebner.

In 1974, she moved to Sweet Home, Oregon, with her family. While living there, she became involved with county health programs, served on the Sweet Home Planning Commission, and worked in the offices of White’s Electronics.

Her life took an international turn in 1980 as the family relocated to Saudi Arabia. Bruce worked as a teacher for Aramco Schools, while Jo was a casual hire in human resources and training. She loved traveling, especially to the Far East. Her favorite destinations were Hong Kong and Singapore.

The family returned to the States in 1985 and settled in Corvallis, Oregon where she primarily worked in human resources. Her most rewarding job was as

Human Resource Director at the Corvallis Clinic. She held that position for 13 years overseeing hundreds of employees and physicians.

Jo retired with her husband to Green Valley, Arizona, in 2005. As a retiree, she enjoyed entertaining, reading, gambling at the local casino, and many hours of Netflix and Prime TV. She spent time completing needlepoint projects and was an avid Oregon Ducks football fan. The many friends she made over her lifetime are a testament to her warm personality and zest for life.

She is survived by her husband and son; daughter-in-law; Angelia; precious granddaughter, Bella (“If it doesn’t sparkle, we don’t want it, Grandma”); sisters, Donna Hansen (Stu) and Peggy (Hansen) Kelber (Mike); sister and brother-in-law Barb and Ron Kroeker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jo did not want a formal funeral or service, so a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Helen’s passion in life was her family and music. Many of us know Helen because of her love of playing the piano. She began playing when she was three years old and could play just about anything by ear. She played on Sundays for her church, the Calapooia Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin for many years. She also enjoyed playing at area assisted living facilities; sharing her upbeat songs with so many. Helen was a lifetime member of Eastern Star and served previously as the Grand Pianist for the state of Oregon playing for audiences up to 1,000 people. She is now playing the piano for Jesus in heaven.

Helen also loved to travel. Special trips included a family reunion trip to Germany and an anniversary trip to Hawaii. Upon retiring, Gene and Helen bought a 5th wheel and began traveling the United States and spent time as park hosts in many Oregon state parks. Their favorite was always Bullards Beach State Park outside of Bandon. In 2007, they became permanent residents of the Timber Valley SKP Park in Sutherlin,

remaining there for 17 years. Helen is survived by her husband Gene, sons and daughters-in-laws; Don and Jeannine Schrader (Gold Hill); Ken and Julie Schrader (Colorado); and daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Mark Rund (Sutherlin). She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lora Wehner (Bandon). Helen (Mema) has seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Helen was loved by all. There will be a celebration of life for Helen on October 19 at 11 am at the Calapooia Free Methodist Church in Sutherlin followed by lunch in the Fellowship Hall.

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Donna Darlene Bosselman

September 24, 1932 - February 1, 2024

A memorial service for Donna (Beebe) Bosselman, 91, will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 28 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay, with Pastor Mark Schiro, officiating. During her teaching career, Donna taught at Charleston and Blossom Gulch Elementary Schools. She was involved in

PEO, on the Mingus Park Swimming Pool Board, and volunteered at Blossom Gulch Elementary school after she retired from teaching. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PEO Star Scholarship Fund for the CS\OR chapter, https://donations. peointernational.org/peodonation-star.

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Tribe files lawsuit to stop BOEM’s wind energy lease sale

On Sept. 13, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (“Tribe”) filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) in Oregon Federal District Court. The lawsuit challenges BOEM’s cursory environmental review for the development of private offshore wind energy facilities in two areas off the Oregon Coast near Coos Bay and Brookings. Earlier this month, BOEM authorized the sale of leases in approximately 195,012 acres for wind energy development, in areas that are within the Tribe’s ancestral territory, and which contain critical

fish and marine wildlife habitat, viewsheds of significant cultural and historic significance to the Tribe, and are important for Tribal and commercial fishing. That sale is scheduled to occur on Oct. 15th.

“The Tribe has consistently urged that BOEM delay moving forward with wind energy development until a better understanding is made of the impacts to fish, wildlife, the marine environment, and cultural resources important to the Tribe,” said Tribal Council Chair Brad Kneaper. “No one, including BOEM has an understanding on how wind development will impact the fragile marine environment. BOEM

developed an environmental assessment document that narrowly focused on the impacts of the lease sale and completely turned a blind eye to the inevitable impacts that construction and operation of these private energy facilities will have on Coastal resources, the Tribe, and other residents.”

“The intent of this lawsuit is to stop the October lease sale and force BOEM to do a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement that honestly looks at the impact that wind energy will have on Coastal resources,” said Kneaper. “Coastal Tribes have repeatedly met with BOEM urging BOEM to

take its time to develop wind energy in a way that does not adversely impact Tribes and the resources which they depend upon. BOEM has repeatedly disregarded these requests telling the Tribes that wind energy development is being driven by the White House.”

“The timeframe for wind development appears to be driven by politics, rather than what is best for Coastal residents and the environmental,” said Kneaper.

The lawsuit specifically alleges that BOEM violated the federal National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), including that it narrowly drafted an envi-

ronmental assessment that failed to consider: (1) the impacts of future wind energy development; (2) the cumulative impacts of this project along with other West Coast wind energy development; and (3) alternatives to its proposal, including examining alternatives that exclude important habitat areas from leasing and wind energy development. The lawsuit also alleges that BOEM issued its decision before complying with its legal obligations to protect cultural resources as required by the National Historic Preservation Act.

“The decision to file this legal action was not taken lightly,” said Kneaper. “We

would much rather work collaboratively with BOEM to determine where the best places are to develop wind energy, minimizing the impacts to the Coast and our people. Unfortunately, BOEM left us no other options. Prior to filing the lawsuit on Friday, we notified both BOEM and the Governor’s office that the Tribe is willing to withdraw its lawsuit if the October lease sale is delayed and BOEM commits to assessing impacts of wind energy development on the Coast.”

For questions about this lawsuit, contact attorney Rick Eichstaedt at 509251-1424.

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Thomas Reed Willis, age 43, of Roseburg passed away September 15, 2024. Arrangements pending. Wilsons Chapel of the Roses, 541-673-4455.

Traci Ann Jackson, 44, of North Bend, passed away September 10, 2024 in North Bend. A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, September 22 at the North Bend Lanes.

Esther Morin-Clark, 97, of Coos bay died on September 12, 2024 in King City, Oregon. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Bonnie Jean Hadden, 71, of Coos Bay, passed away on September 14, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Tony Paul Brown, 67, of Coos Bay, passed away September 13, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Gloria Gale Salsman, 88, of Coos Bay, passed away September 19, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Brian David Fish, 57, of Coos Bay, passed away September 11, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Ruth M. Andrews-Bryant, 71, of Coos Bay died September 17, 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

Amber A. Sepulveda, 79, of Coos Bay, passed away September 14, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Beverley June Tucker, 99, of Scottsburg and Reedsport, passed away September 7, 2024 in Reedsport. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

Coos County Prepares teaches critical safety and preparedness skills

By BREE LAUGHLIN

Coos County Office of Emergency Management is teaming up with first responders and other community organizations for a “Coos County Prepares” safety and preparedness fair.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Pony Village Mall.

Fire and law enforcement vehicles will be on display, and those who attend the fair will have an opportunity to learn about potential disasters or emergencies that could happen in Coos County.

While it’s not necessarily a pleasant thing to think about,

having a plan can make a real difference in the event of an actual emergency. Debbie Mueller, Coos County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Coordinator, said it is best to be as prepared as possible.

She spends a lot of her time providing outreach to the community about potential disasters including fires, earthquakes and tsunamis.

“Coos County Prepares” safety and preparedness fair, she said, will be a great opportunity for community members to learn how to prepare for an emergency or natural disaster.

There will be a variety of agencies with informational

booths set up at the fair, and a chance to learn about boat safety from the Coast Guard auxiliary.

Anyone interested can learn about operating a ham radio from members of a local radio club.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about making “go bags” containing supplies that can be used in the event of an emergency.

“I tell people you want to have a ‘go bag’ for everybody, including your pets. Each person in your home deserves their own,” said Mueller. “It’s also a good idea to carry extra food and supplies in your car in the event you get stuck somewhere. It’s always good to be prepared as best you can.”

Oregon Shores, Surfrider offer shoreline planning webinar

Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition and the Surfrider Foundation are jointly sponsoring a webinar for those who love the Oregon coast and are concerned about the impact of climate change to our public shoreline.

“Managing the Coastal Squeeze: How We Respond to Shrinking Beaches and Rising Seas” takes place online on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to all. To register, go to https://surfrider-org. zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_4U0SvwARTaCTov0umwfjg.

The webinar will explore the ways in which we currently manage our beaches, dunes, and adjacent shorelands in the era of the “coastal squeeze,” as sea level rise and increased storm surges come up against riprap and other infrastructure.

Two presenters will be featured:

Kevin Herkamp is the Ocean Shore Program Coordinator with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. His role at OPRD involves developing and improving the permitting program and protections for our public shoreline (officially known as the Ocean Shore State Recreation Area) established under the 1967 Beach Bill. Over the past 30 years, Kevin has worked for the State of Oregon with multiple natural resource agencies. He will provide an overview of Oregon’s entirely public shoreline, the laws

protecting it, the challenges facing it, and opportunities for public involvement.

Rhiannon Bezore is the Coastal Shores Specialist with the Oregon Coastal Management Program, which is part of the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. In this role, she works with local coastal communities on land use management issues under State Planning Goal 18 (which addresses beaches and dunes) and on ways to improve their resilience in the face of

coastal hazards. She has a Master’s Degree and PhD in Coastal Geology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Melbourne in Australia. Before coming to Oregon, she worked with Virginia Sea Grant and Texas A&M University to help communities with their coastal resilience goals. She will offer an introduction to the coastal State Planning Goals, and then focus on Goal 18, and particularly on its provisions and requirements for shoreline

armoring and dune grading, including non-structural options. She will also describe resources to learn more (Coastal Atlas, Coastal Erosion Guide, Beaches and Dunes Storymaps).

While the webinar will provide information relevant throughout the Oregon coastal region, it will be especially applicable to the current process in Clatsop County to update the county’s comprehensive plan concerning beaches, dunes, shorelands, and estuaries. Oregon Shores and Surfrider

will also introduce their new Oregon Beaches Forever campaign, a joint effort to foster a statewide conversation about the future of our beaches. For information about this webinar or the Oregon Beaches Forever campaign, contact Phillip Johnson, Oregon Shores’ Shoreline and Land Use Manager, 503-754-9303, phillip@oregonshores.org; or Kaia Hazard, Surfrider’s Oregon Regional Manager, at khazard@ surfrider.org.

Windham honored by North Bend City Council

SuBmitted By CITY OF NORTH BEND

At the Sept. 10 meeting of the North Bend City Council, Engineering Coordinator Derek Windham was honored for 15 years of exemplary service to the city and its residents.

Windham’s dedication and versatility have been vital to numerous city functions, from engineering coordination to building inspections and geographic information systems (GIS) management.

Public Works Director Ralph Dunham praised Windham’s work ethic and contributions during the ceremony, highlighting his irreplaceable role within the department.

“This one’s a little tough because Derek performed so many different functions for the city of North Bend,” Dunham said. “Prior to having a licensed engineer, he was

the engineering coordinator. He’s a licensed surveyor, so he’s the city surveyor. He’s our GIS coordinator. And then, because he didn’t have enough stuff to do, he got licensed in building, mechanical, and A-level plans examination. Derek knows where everything is in the office. He’s the longest-tenured and probably the most irreplaceable person on staff.”

Windham joined North Bend’s Public Works Department in September 2009, during a challenging time for land surveyors. He expressed gratitude to past and present city leaders for their support throughout his career.

“I want to thank former City Administrator Jan Willis and Public Works Director Bob Dillard for hiring me at a time when nobody was hiring land surveyors,” Windham said. “I’m also grateful to former City Administrator Terence

O’Connor for helping me expand my role into the building department. And thank you to City Administrator David Milliron for fostering a people-centered, resultsoriented, fun, and supportive work environment.”

Windham has played a key role in many of the city’s major infrastructure projects and has become an integral part of city operations. His commitment has not only earned the respect of his colleagues but also strengthened the community he serves. North Bend City Administrator David Milliron echoed Dunham’s appreciation for Windham’s tireless contributions, noting that his passion for the job and the community sets him apart.

Photos by Debbie Mueller, Emergency Coordinator, Coos County Sheriff’s Office

Windham concluded his remarks by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to work in a city he has come to love, saying, “I’m truly blessed to be here working in the city of North Bend, a community that I have come to love. Thank you.”

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WLD24-3090 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

In the Matter of the Estate of: EMILY KAY WYNN, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07918 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WENDY HOLLAND has been appointed as personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of EMILY KAY WYNN are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representatives at 434 7 Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on September 24, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Attorney for Personal Representative. Personal Representative: Wendy Holland, 434 7th Street, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Telephone: (541) 267-6450, Email:barfu@ frontier.com. Attorney for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Corrigall & McClintock, P.O. Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Telephone: (541) 269-1123, Fax: (541) 269-1126, Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.com

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 949252-8300 NPP0463863

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WLD24-3086 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ALFRED C. JARVIS, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07261 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Patricia Post has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present the claim, with proper documentation, within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice, as stated below, to the Personal Representative at the office of GOULD LAW FIRM, P.C., 243 W. Commercial, P.O. Box 29, Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420, or the claim may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, Oregon 97423, the Personal Representative or the attorney for the Personal Representative. Dated and first published: September 24, 2024. Patricia Post, Personal Representative, 723 10th St. SE, Bandon, OR 97411, (541) 297-4375. WLD24-3089 STORAGE AUCTION Preview/Bid online at: www.bid-13.com, 2075 Sheridan Ave, NB Sept. 30, 2024. A-9, Trixie Standley, Household Items, furniture. B-56, Keith Dean, Trunk, Camping, Tool box, Tools, Crab ring, Dvd’s WLD24-3075 PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 98 Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 10/1/2024. The sale will be held at 10:00 am by HOOKER JOES TOWING AND RECOVERY, 341 5TH AVE, COOS BAY, OR. 2020 CHEV SPA 4D VIN = KL8CD6SA4LC440213. Amount due on lien $805.00. Reputed owner(s) > LAURIE KAY ANDERSON, CARMAX BUSINESS SERVICES LLC.

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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

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competition last year and in the hotel, until 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning, everyone was standing in the hallway singing tags,” said Dirk. “Tags are very specific barbershop thing that includes the last bit of a song.” He added, “The halls were just filled with music, and a feeling of camaraderie and joy.”

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

those who come to their fundraiser.

“It’s going to be a very fun evening, and we are going to do a lot of different songs,” he said. Some of the songs will be familiar, and some will reflect the evolution of Barbershop music.

“A lot of barbershop songs are popular because they tell a story. That’s what makes them more performable,” said Dirk.

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 NPP0463653 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/03/2024, 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024

WLD24-3088 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: CHARLES EDWARD McBRIDE, Deceased. Case No. 24PB07332 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that LAURA SAUNDERS has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of CHARLES EDWARD McBRIDE are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 2636 Tiller Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93041 or through their attorney, Nathan B. McClintock, at PO Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, or in person at 936 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon, within four months after the date of first publication of this

notice, or the claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative, or the lawyer for the personal representative, Nathan B. McClintock. Dated and first published on September 24, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Attorney for Personal Representative. Personal Representative: Laura Saunders, 2636 Tiller Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93041, Telephone: (805) 366-8117, Email: lsaunders76@aol.com. Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Corrigall & McClintock, P.O. Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Telephone: (541) 269-1123, Fax: (541) 2691126, Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com.

The Liberty Theatre is located at 2100 Sherman Ave in North Bend. Concert

to provide the space at The Liberty Theater for their fundraising concert.

The barbershop quartet will even be joined by some of the young stars from this summer’s “The Little Mermaid” show. They will be performing a few numbers between songs by Second Wind members.

The Second Wind concert fundraiser will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Liberty Theatre. Tickets will be $15 at the door.

The local musician hopes to share this joy with all

Second Wind’s musicians said they were grateful that the folks at the Little Theatre on the Bay offered

Monday 09/09:

North Bend

• 7:06 am, alarm, 2191 block of Marion Avenue.

• 7:37 am, business alarm, 1501 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 8:14 am, 26 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Newmark and Liberty.

• 9:44 am, accident, area of Sherman.

• 12:38 pm, fraud, 2330 block of Ohio Street.

• 4:23 pm, criminal trespass, area of Virginia and Sheridan.

• 7:20 pm, dispute, 1226 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 7:57 pm, theft, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 10:03 pm, criminal mischief, 2932 block of Ash Street.

• 10:27 pm, criminal trespass, 2238 block of Pony Creek Road.

Coos Bay

• 6:56 am, alarm, 2305 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 7:31 am, alarm, 1042 block of Kentucky Avenue.

• 7:58 am, theft, 770 block of South 4th Street.

• 9:30 am, hit and run, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 9:41 am, criminal trespass, 620 block of Commercial Avenue.

• 9:51 am, criminal trespass, area of Empire Lakes.

• 9:58 am, criminal trespass, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 10:33 am, disorderly conduct, 1100 block of South 10th.

• 10:55 am, id theft, 1475 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:10 am, criminal mischief, area of Newmark and South Schoneman.

• 11:21 am, criminal

trespass, 375 block of South Marple Street.

• 12:34 pm, dispute, 545 block of South Marple Street.

• 12:59 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:41 pm, dispute, area of 10th and Johnson.

• 2:49 pm, criminal trespass, 85 block of East Hall Avenue.

• 3:35 pm, hit and run, 1165 block of Evans Boulevard.

• 5:18 pm, criminal mischief, 1715 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 5:40 pm, 558 block of South Main Street.

• 6:36 pm, criminal trespass, 915 block of Augustine Street.

• 6:41 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Alder Avenue and North Front Street.

• 8:57 pm, disorderly conduct, 149 block of South 7th Street.

• 10:27 pm, business alarm, 1400 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:28 pm, criminal trespass, 718 block of F Street.

Coquille

• 9:14 am, hit and run, 155 block of East 1st Street.

• 10:51 am, unlawful vehicle, area of West 4th and Cedar.

Tuesday 09/10:

North Bend

• 8:26 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Cedar and Newmark.

• 11:13 am, suspicious subject, 3500 block of Chester Street.

• 12:59 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of Union and Montana.

• 1:19 pm, harassment, 1189 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:49 pm, criminal trespass, 1921 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:34 pm, criminal trespass, area of Newmark Street.

• 4:48 pm, animal abuse, area of Monroe and Virginia.

• 6:32 pm, suspicious subject, 2230 block of 14th Court.

• 7:35 pm, domestic

harassment, area of Harbor Avenue.

• 9:48 pm, criminal trespass, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

Coos Bay

• 6:51 am, 44 year old male served warrant on failure to appear on escape III, failure to appear on failure to appear II, failure to appear on theft II and criminal trespass II, area of North Schoneman Street.

• 7:01 am, criminal trespass, 1800 block of South 28th Court.

• 8:32 am, 21 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on DUII, failure to perform duties of a driver, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:42 am, dispute, 806 block of Paci c Avenue.

• 8:57 am, 33 year old female cited on driving while suspended, area of Johnson and 4th.

• 10:08 am, 31 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:21 am, 39 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on possession of restricted weapon, criminal trespass II and theft III, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 11:42 am, hit and run, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 11:45 am, animal abuse, area of South 4th and Ingersoll.

• 12:04 pm, alarm, 888 block of South 12th Street.

• 12:53 pm, fraud, 771 block of 14th Avenue.

• 1:30 pm, hit and run, 755 block of South 7th Street.

• 2:03 pm, criminal mischief, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:25 pm, criminal trespass, 893 block of Central Avenue.

• 2:29 pm, suspicious subject, 235 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 3:33 pm, 38 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Ingersoll and 10th.

• 4:15 pm, fraud, 1672 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 4:23 pm, 30 year old female served warrant on assault II, unlawful use of a weapon and reckless endangering another person, 29821 block of Ellensburg Avenue.

• 6:31 pm, animal abuse, area of Newmark and Ackerman.

• 7:52 pm, harassment, 395 block of Radar Road.

• 8:43 pm, stalking, 1211 block of Minnesota Avenue.

• 9:58 pm, suspicious subject, 999 block of North Front Street.

• 10:32 pm, dispute, 3505 block of Ocean Boulevard.

Coquille

• 9:14 am, hit and run, 155 block of East 1st Street.

• 10:51 am, unlawful vehicle, area of West 4th and Cedar.

Reedsport

• 12:56 am, suspicious activity, 1321 block of Ranch Road.

• 5:07 am, suspicious activity, area of Liquor Locker.

• 12:36 pm, suspicious activity, 1200 block of Hawthorne Avenue.

• 6:43 pm, suspicious activity, area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

• 10:57 pm, suspicious activity, 451 block of North 10th Street.

Wednesday 09/11:

North Bend

• 8:58 am, criminal trespass, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

• 11:32 am, 43 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, 3411 Broadway Avenue.

• 11:32 am, 46 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II, 3411 Broadway Avenue.

• 3:18 pm, dispute, 2595 block of Brussells Street.

• 3:24 pm, elderly abuse, 2595 block of Brussells Street.

• 3:25 pm, suspicious subject, 2090 block of Inland Drive.

Dave Williamson appearing at Sawdust Theatre

COQUILLE — Comedy shows will resume this month at the Sawdust Theatre when Dave Williamson takes the stage at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26. Soul of Wit Productions, founded by Ty Boice of Salem, is presenting this live, professional, adultoriented show, featuring Williamson and two other comedians.

“Williamson approaches every event, obstacle and conversation with a palpable sense of awe, a childlike naivete that is utterly charming and wholly endearing,” said Daniel Berkowitz of The Spittake.

After climbing the corporate ladder in his family’s South Florida car business, Williamson decided he liked making his customers smile, but

loved making them laugh. Since then, he has excelled in almost every domestic comedy festival, making the finals or “Best of The Fest” in the World Series of Comedy, Boston Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Competition, Big Sky Comedy Festival, the SLO Comedy Festival, and several others. Shortly after being named “Best Comedian in Miami” by the Miami New Times, Williamson packed up his family in a 25-foot travel trailer. They traveled with him while he performed all over North America, eventually settling in Los Angeles after 18 months of touring. This trip was documented in a series of shorts by Nickelodeon. Williamson tours heavily headlining his own shows. As a support

act for Bert Kreischer, he has gotten to perform at the historic Greek Theater, The Grand Ol’ Opry, and Red Rocks. His second album - “Trying My Hardest” - was just released by Stand Up! Records and reached No. 1 in the iTunes Charts for Comedy. Warm-up

comedians for the evening will be Josh Fraiser and Ty Boice, who have previously appeared at the Sawdust Theatre, 120 N. Adams St., Coquille. Tickets are $15 and available online at http:// www.sawdusttheatre.com and at the door.

• 6:43 pm, criminal trespass, 2050 block of Clark Street.

• 10:54 pm, suspicious subject, 340 block of State Street.

• 11:38 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on driving under the in uence of intoxicants, 3505 block of Ocean Boulevard.

Coos Bay

• 5:18 am, criminal trespass, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 6:16 am, 49 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on DUII, 100 block of Central Avenue.

• 8:08 am, criminal trespass, 657 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:50 am, business alarm, 88 block of East Ingersoll Street.

• 9:59 am, criminal mischief, 1400 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 1:53 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 270 block of North Main Street.

• 11:23 am, business alarm, 294 block of Central Avenue.

• 12:55 pm, criminal trespass, 1015 block of South 1st Street.

• 2:11 pm, fraud, 1242 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:07 pm, 30 year old female lodged at Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II and probation violation, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 4:12 pm, dispute, 579 block of Bessie Street.

• 5:41 pm, criminal trespass, 563 block of South Main Street.

• 7:05 pm, harassment, area of 14th and Nutwood.

• 7:26 pm, criminal mischief, 1010 block of South 10th Street.

• 7:56 pm, criminal trespass, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:19 pm, criminal trespass, 1088 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:23 pm, 43 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, area of Empire Lakes.

• 9:15 pm, dispute, area of Madison Street and

Michigan Avenue.

• 9:30 pm, 53 year old female served warrant on DUII and reckless driving, area of Deschutes County.

• 9:43 pm, shoplifter, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:48 pm, 28 year old male cited on failure to perform duties of a drover and reckless driving, 965 block of South 1st Street.

• 11:11 pm, 35 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on disorderly conduct II and resisting arrest, 3505 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 11:39 pm, business alarm, 579 block of South Broadway Street.

• 11:38 pm, 36 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on DUII, 835 block of California Avenue.

Coquille

• 6:19 am, 31 year old transported to Coos County Jail on criminal mischief II, theft III, unauthorized motor vehicle and criminal trespass II, 106 block of South Irving Street.

• 12:14 pm, criminal mischief, 61842 block of Davis Slough Road.

• 1:59 pm, 31 year old transported to Coos County Jail on unauthorized entry into motor vehicle, 115 block of North Birch Street.

• 5:26 pm, dispute, 470 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 5:56 pm, dispute, 135 block of West 6th Street.

• 6:12 pm, dispute, area of Riverwalk.

Reedsport • 4:38 am, trespassing, 251 block of Rainbow Place.

• 10:16 am, animal problem, 790 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 2:07 pm, animal problem, area of Champion Park.

• 6:51 pm, suspicious activity, area of Winchester Avenue and Highway Avenue.

• 9:36 pm, disturbance, 471 block of Greenwood Avenue.

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community fridge that provides fresh fruit and vegetables, and meeting spaces for nonprofits are just a few offerings. The measure on November’s ballot is asking $30 million in general obligation bonds for constructing and equipping a new, 33,000 square foot library.

If the maximum bond amount is issued, the estimated annual tax rate is approximately $1.51 per $1,000 assessed value, according to measure’s summary, signed on Aug. 20 by Coos Bay City Manager Nichole Rutherford.

If passed by voters, the new library building would be rebuilt on the existing library site on Anderson Avenue.

offer services out of a different location, she added.

“The city already owns it, so there wouldn’t be any need to purchase land,” said Pierson.

The library would temporarily relocate and

There is no contingency should the ballot measure fail, Pierson noted.

“We’re really trying to put out some educational pieces so people know not only what the library does, but why, and why we need a new library,” she said.

“This one has served the community very well, but it’s time for a new flexible space that can grow with the community.” For more information about Coos Bay Public Library and its services, visit www.coosbaylibrary. org.

Mayor Engelke proclaims Sept. 28 as

U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend Day

At the Sept. 10 meeting of the North Bend City Council, Mayor Jessica Engelke proclaimed Sept. 28 to be U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend Day.

The proclamation honors the 50th anniversary of the Air Station, which has been a critical asset in ensuring maritime safety along the Oregon coast since its founding in 1974.

The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station North Bend, located adjacent to the North Bend Municipal Airport, serves a vast area that stretches 220 miles along the coastline from Pacific City, Oregon, to the California border. Its coverage extends westward to 50 nautical miles offshore and eastward to the I-5 corridor.

Engelke at the council meeting recognized the Air Station’s essential role in rescue operations, law enforcement, and environmental protection missions and commended the Coast Guard men and women for their dedication. Before the station’s establishment,

rescue operations had to be dispatched from Astoria, causing delays in responding to emergencies along the Southern Oregon coast. In her proclamation, Engelke highlighted several milestones achieved by the Air Station, including upgrading its helicopter fleet and establishing additional facilities such as the Newport Air Facility, motor lifeboat stations, search and rescue detachments, and an Aids to Navigation Team responsible for maintaining five lighthouses.

The Air Station’s personnel have saved countless lives at sea and on land, with notable rescues such as the 2003 rescue of five fishermen from the crab boat Jeanette Marrie. Engelke praised the longstanding partnership between the City of North Bend and the Coast Guard, emphasizing its importance in safeguarding the community and the region.

Commander John McWilliams, Executive Officer of Air Station

“For 50 years, we’ve enjoyed the camaraderie and partnership with the city of North Bend, and we look forward to many years to

come,” McWilliams said. The proclamation was enthusiastically received by city officials and citizens, marking a significant milestone for the Air Station and its contributions to Southern Oregon’s safety and security.

The City of North Bend invites all citizens to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Air Station on Sept. 28, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have contributed to this vital institution.

Coos library hosting ‘Sea Otters in Oregon: The Road to Return’

By BREE LAUGHLIN

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Community members have the opportunity to learn about sea otters and the efforts to reintroduce the keystone species back into the waters off the Oregon Coast.

Coos Bay Public Library is partnering with Kyle Motley, Coastal Community Coordinator for the Elakha Alliance, to share information about the efforts to return the iconic and once abundant native species back to Oregon.

“We want people to know that there is a path to bring them back,” Motley said. “While that path is long with a lot of hurdles, there is a group in Oregon, and regionally in California, as well, that is really taking a deep dive into this and are working to bring a population back to our coast.”

The event will be held Sept. 26 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the library’s Myrtlewood Room.

Motley will share the work his nonprofit has been doing to reintroduce sea otters to Oregon after over a century of absence due to the fur trade. He will also share the history of sea otters, their biology, and their importance to the ocean environment.

“In my experience a lot of people in Oregon, even on the coast, don’t know that we don’t have sea otters,” Motley said. “They see a lot of river otters. River otters can and do swim in the near shore environment every once in a while, but a lot of people aren’t aware that sea otters are a native species that haven’t been here for over 100 years. So a lot of what we’ve been doing is outreach and education to the public.”

Because sea otters are a keystone species, their absence has had an impact on the ocean ecology.

“Their ecological role is

as a keystone species and a top predator, so there are impacts that we’ve experienced in our near-shore environment from the loss of sea otters,” Motley said.

“Sea Otters in Oregon: The Road to Return” is a free event. No registration is necessary.

Photo by Brandon Summers

Along with the problems of its rising and sinking foundation, Coos Bay Public Library also has wear and degradation from its decades of use, such

Photo by Brandon Summers

CBPL Director Sami Pierson shows where the library’s cement floor is noticeably splitting and pulling at the carpet. This is occurring in several parts of the library, which also has a shifting, some parts higher and other parts sloping

North Bend, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Coast Guard.

Courtesy photos Sea otters from the Elkhorn Slough in California, taken by photographer Gretchen Kay Stuart.

Courtesy photo Elakha Alliance staff and board members at the South Slough Reserve.