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Coos Bay City Council acts to revoke Devereux Center business license

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

Coos Bay City Council on Sept. 17 began the process of revoking the business license for the Devereux Center.

Located at 1200 Newmark Ave., Devereux Center “offers support systems and advocacy for the homeless, those suffering from mental illness, and veterans,” including meals, shelter and health care, according to its website.

Mayor Joe Benetti, who requested the discussion on the council’s agenda, said the site needs 24-hour security and emphasized its ongoing burden on city services.

“I’m suggesting… we revoke their business license,” he said. “It takes 30 days to go into place. If it can come back before that 30 days is up, and they show us what’s been done, and they have security in place… that would be

a step in the right direction and we can do a reconsideration.”

The motion was seconded by Council President Lucinda DiNovo.

“We’re at a place where we have to represent all of the citizens,” she said, “and if in 30 days they can come back and show us some of the work that’s been done, perhaps we can consider changing it.”

The motion passed unanimously.

City Manager Nichole Rutherford reported that the city has had an ongoing relationship with the Devereux Center over the years.

In May 2023, there were talks between the two entities about the potential for finding “more appropriate locations” for the center.

“The funding for that ended up being not available,” she said.

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Southwest Oregon Regional Airport pursuing Portland flights

BY BRANDON SUMMERS The World

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport is pursuing flights from North Bend/Coos Bay to Portland International.

The service is being made possible through a federal Small Community Air Service Development Grant for $750,000, which requires a local matching grant.

Since losing its Portland route in 2017, the local airport has had an ongoing desire to reestablish a flight northbound, said SORA Public Information Officer Stephanie Kilmer.

“We were very fortunate that we had the southbound San Francisco flight when Portland left. It left us an option for commercial air travel,” she said. “But it is

probably one of the most requested and necessary things that the Coos County Airport District Board is working to establish.”

For the grant match, SORA is presently reestablishing its community commitments and reaching out to new community partners, including Coos Bay/North Bend/Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau, Bandon Dunes Resort, the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend, Travel Southern Oregon Coast, Mill Casino, Coos Aviation and more.

Some matches are in-kind. TSCO, for example, pledged advertising.

“The incentive package in the past had overnight stays at the Mill Casino,” said Kilmer,

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District 1 Candidates Court Boice and Bret Cecil debate in WBC-hosted forum

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

Seeking to be elected as Oregon District 1 Representative, Republican incumbent Court Boice and Democratic challenger Bret Cecil participated in a forum on Sept. 18 held during Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Wednesday Business Connection luncheon.

Asked what the greatest challenge is facing Southwest Oregon and they would address it as a state legislator, Boice said it is illegal immigration.

“I don’t know anyone, never have known anyone, who isn’t for legal immigration. It’s part of our fabric of our America,” he said. “But the extent people are pouring over our border, and I mean really bad people… Drug cartels are coming over our border. Now we just find out we have a Venezuela gang just east of Vale and Ontario (Oregon) on the Idaho Border. So we’re surrounded!”

Boice also evoked Antifa, and an event at Portland State University earlier this year.

“Remember in April? Seventeen police cars destroyed,” he said. “Cost to taxpayers is a million dollars. You’re going to pay for that too. No one has been held accountable.”

Cecil said our greatest challenge is housing and supporting busi-

nesses.

“I believe in supporting our people, and making sure that we’re housed, that we’re healthy, wealthy and wise, that our businesses will thrive,” he said, “because our people who live in our district will have the means necessary to spend money in our businesses and be good consumed and keep things moving along in our counties and our district.”

Jobs are also needed to create consumers to support businesses, said Cecil, commenting on Port of Coos Bay’s planned expansion.

“I know most of our labor unions are supporting some expansion there, and I’m open to all of those ideas,” he said. “Everything we can do to create more jobs for the people who live in our county and in our district.”

Candidates were asked how

they see Oregon addressing the growing need for affordable housing and forming stronger partnerships with cities and counties for long-term solutions to the homeless challenge.

Cecil said helping the homeless involves greater access to transitional housing.

“Obviously, we don’t want people living in hotel rooms for their entire life if we can avoid it,” he

said. “We want to transition them into something more permanent.”

Cecil shared how he has been homeless. After moving to Oregon in 2017, he lived in an RV on his friend’s property, and currently lives in RV parking in Port Orford.

“That suits my needs, but that doesn’t suit everyone’s needs,” he said. “I wouldn’t wish that on

I am writing in support of Drew Farmer for Coos County Commissioner. As an independent Mr. Farmer avoided party distractions for seven years as a Coos Bay City Councilor. In that position he demonstrated he was well-studied in his approach. Drew Farmer can explain what information he needs, his decision-making process and his reasons for deciding an issue so that all of us understand. In fact, he is open to being interviewed, he shows up for forums even if these are seen as having a political bias, and he works to get his message out to all the people of Coos County. Unfortunately, I see his opponent only playing to his perceived base.

We do not need to be divided in this county. There are lots of resolutions that can bring Coos County into more prosperity and better security if we work with local issues and the facts rather than using political bias. Our commissioners need to be nonpartisan and serve us all. That is the design of the office.

As an example of his strengths, Drew Farmer can handily discuss the advantages of the proposed container port in detail, as well as all that still needs further study, including the questions concerning linkage between necessary power from wind to a successful electrified container port, the conserving of our wildlife, fisheries, tourism, and quality of life that have not yet been reliably studied. He knows and understands the state and federal laws that apply to all of these. And this is just one of our issues. He discusses budget, fisheries, timber and others just as intelligently. I especially appreciate his conscientiousness in plans to make sure available federal and state tax dollars do come to Coos County. I see Drew as a focused advocate for all of us who live in Coos County.

I hope you will join me in voting for Drew Farmer.

Charlotte Hutt, North Bend

As someone who resides within the Bay Area Hospital Health Distract, I have many questions about the decision of the BAH Board of Directors and the BAH administrative staff to move forward with a search for a “strategic partner.”

What would this “partnership” look like, and what would it

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mean to health care accessibility and quality for area residents?

Currently, BAH is a community-based, not-forprofit “health district” hospital. It is a local government entity, essentially “owned” by the residents of the health district.

It is my understanding that all other health district hospitals in Oregon are supported by local property taxes. It is my understanding that BAH could ask district voters to approve a tax levy to keep the hospital afloat.

What is the “strategic partnership” that is being considered? Does it involve changing the hospital’s designation as a health district hospital and essentially selling it or “merging” it with some larger health care entity?

Would it become a “for-profit” hospital with the emphasis on maximizing revenue (rather than an emphasis on meeting the health care needs of our specific community)? What are the “pros and cons” of such a change, both now and for the future?

I believe that the residents of the health district and surrounding areas should be fully-informed about what is being considered and/or planned regarding the future ownership and operations of BAH. As for me, I am not informed enough to even know how to ask the right questions.

I do know that the quality of health in the United States has declined as insurance companies and investors have profited. I would encourage the Bay Area Hospital administration and Board to involve and educate the community as fully as possible regarding potential plans and possible changes involving our hospital.

Douglas Jones, Coos Bay

In recent times, it seems to be assumed that an author is trying to promote a viewpoint on an issue that doesn’t consider other viewpoints involving contradictory evidence. Progress usually involves give and take: listening as well as talking, and compromise whenever possible. Without these inclinations, so-called communication is little more than a shouting match including emotionally loaded language.

Marian Tracy, Coos Bay

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“That was a piece of the puzzle to maybe the challenge for the location that they’re at, which is high traffic and limited in their capacity, the size of that building, to meet the needs of what they intend to do regularly.”

A conversation was held in August between the city and center staff, including Executive Director Tara Johnson, regarding the center’s challenges and concerns from citizens.

“That meeting didn’t go quite as planned,” said Rutherford. “We didn’t come up with some of the solutions we were looking for, but we did communicate that we had concerns that needed (to be) addressed with some urgency, and shared that there was a pathway by which this council could identify the Devereux Center as potentially being a community nuisance.”

She added, “That’s specific in our code. It speaks to public health and safety, garbage. There’s a lot of elements there.”

Following the meeting, the city produced a letter of summary of those suggestions and identified code sections that would apply. It was sent out on Aug. 14 and required a 30-day response.

The Devereux Center did provide a letter for the council of things the center has accomplished, said Rutherford.

Benetti described a meeting with Johnson months ago, joined by Councilor Stephanie Kilmer, as “contentious.”

“I was very disappointed that

we left feeling we weren’t being heard on how things needed to be addressed,” he said.

Benetti said he feels “the services they are offering are too much for that site” and called the site “not proper.”

“The original services they offer were to help individuals get licenses, get established, getting jobs and so forth,” he said. “But they also feed about 80 people a day, and the way it is, they say it’s a day center. Well, they close at 2 (p.m.). And those 80 people are left to do nothing else. There’s no wraparound services for the Devereux Center. Other entities I’ve talked to, they insist if you don’t have wraparound services you can’t be successful.”

While the center has done “many good things,” and he has heard much positivity testimony from staff and clients, there has not been “an equal balance,” said Benetti.

The center serves all of Coos County and some Curry County cities, he said he was told by Johnson, but singularly impacts Coos Bay and its Empire district.

“We need to find a way to have these services dispensed out into the other parts of this community to help us take these on, and it’s not happening,” he said.

Also, Coalbank Village, which has 19 pallet homes, per the Devereux Center website, “cannot stay in that location any longer,” said Benetti.

“It’s going to have to move. FEMA’s come in and said it’s going to have to relocate,” he reported. “And the director has stated… the city’s going to be responsible for finding another location for them to go. That is

not the case. The city is not going to find a location for Coalbank Village to relocate. It’s just not going to happen.” Benetti concluded that the Devereux Center “needs to be a good neighbor.”

“I’m very disappointed we can’t get to a working relationship,” he said. “We need to do something about it.”

He added, “I don’t think it’s being managed properly. I think it’s being managed poorly.”

DiNovo described it as “an unfortunate situation” and “an uncomfortable situation for us.”

“We’ve asked to have a good working relationship and that simply has not happened,” she said. “While these services are important to the community, there is a problem with the management of that organization.”

Devereux Center issued a press release on Sept. 19 in response to the City Council’s decision.

It reads, “The Devereux Center acknowledges the recent decision by the Coos Bay City Council on Sept. 17, 2024, to revoke its business license and understands the concerns that led to this outcome. The center is committed to taking immediate and decisive action to address the city’s requirements in order to continue serving the community.”

Adding, “The Devereux Center will keep the public and city officials informed with regular updates as progress continues, and we remain hopeful about the future as we work to rebuild and strengthen our relationship with the community.”

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Arrest made in Coos Bay for Failure to Register and Drug Possession

On Sept. 20, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputies H. Francis and Converse responded to LTM Truck Repair on Shinglehouse Road in Coos Bay to locate Robert V. Mayea, 56, who had failed to register as a sex offender since 2022.

Deputies successfully found Mayea in the business’s parking lot and took him into custody.

During a search before securing him in the patrol vehicle, Deputy Converse discovered a small rock of methamphetamine weighing less than a gram in his pocket. This substance was seized as evidence and will be tested at the state crime lab.

Mayea was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and processed on charges of

possession of methamphetamine and failure to register as a sex offender.

Coos County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring community safety and encourages residents to report any suspicious activity.

Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Oregon Secretary of State identifies 9 potentially ineligible voters with improper registration records

DMV implements fix to automatic voter registration system ahead of 2024 election

SALEM – Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) and the Oregon Secretary of State (SoS) on Sept. 23 identified a total of nine potentially ineligible voters with voting histories who were improperly registered without proving citizenship due to a data processing error at Oregon DMV.

Oregon DMV has concluded the review of the records affected. Of the individuals potentially registered to vote in error, 10 have a voting history however one of the 10 has been confirmed to be an eligible vote, therefore the total number of potentially ineligible voters as a result of the error is nine.

The SoS ordered the inactivation of another 953 voter registrations today, in addition to 306 inactivations on Sept. 13 as a result of the same error. The people in this group of 1,259 will not receive a ballot for the 2024 election but will be given the opportunity to re-register if eligible with adequate time to do so prior to the election.

“Because of this quick response, I can assure Oregonians that the 2024 General Election will not be affected by this error in any way,” said Secretary of State LaVonne GriffinValade. “Noncitizen voting remains exceedingly rare in Oregon and around the country. We can continue to be proud that automatic voter registration is just one of the ways we ensure eligible Oregonians have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.”

The issue by the numbers:

• 766,756 people have registered to vote through Oregon Motor Voter.

1,259 people impacted by the data processing error (0.1% of the total number of OMV records transferred).

• Nine people potentially

ineligible to vote with a voting history that were subject to the error.

1.4 million records reviewed to ensure the error was corrected.

How the error occurred:

Oregon DMV issues driver’s licenses, instructional permits and identification cards. Pursuant to Oregon’s Motor Voter Law (2016), DMV is required to transfer data of customers who show proof of citizenship to the SoS Elections Division. Upon receipt, they are considered complete voter registration cards.

DMV identified possible, though unlikely, causes for error. One example was DMV staff inadvertently selecting “U.S. passport” when the document was a foreign passport. The other example was inadvertently selecting “U.S. birth certificate” when the document was a foreign birth certificate. Because having a U.S. version of either of those documents means a person is a citizen, the system included them in the file DMV sent to the Elections Division.

The review was prompted when the Institute for Responsive Government called ODOT’s Information Systems branch asking how automatic voter registration was going generally and inquired whether they were experiencing any issues. Due to the critical importance of the issue, DMV exercised due diligence and looked into the automatic voter registration process ahead of the 2024 election.

Process changes to prevent future errors:

DMV has instituted corrective actions to address the technical issues that resulted in those errors. These fixes include:

Data entry procedure: The database drop-down menu that provides identity document options has been re-sorted alphabetically so U.S. passport is not the first, default document. This reduces the potential of selecting an incorrect

document from the top of the menu as the default.

Require Entering State and County on U.S. Birth Certificates: DMV staff are now required to enter the state and county for all U.S. birth certificates. Adding this step decreases the likelihood that a foreign birth certificate will be misidentified as a U.S. birth certificate.

• Confirmation prompt: DMV added a confirmation prompt after a U.S. passport document is keyed into the system so DMV staff need to confirm the documentation type is accurate.

• Added a third step to the verification process: DMV has added a third step to the identity document verification process. The two-step process that has been in place for years is the initial check of the staff and then a re-verification of document validity by someone else. As a third step, each day the manager also compares each transaction’s system code to its scanned document to verify the entry in the system matches the document shown. This will catch instances where one type of document—such as a foreign passport—is noted on the form but a different type of document—such as a U.S. passport—is keyed into the system. For more information on the issue, www.oregon.gov/ odot/DMV/docs/Data%20 Processing%20Issue%20 FAQ.pdf.

Arrest made following disturbing incident at local bus stop

On Sept. 20, around 1:49 p.m., North Coos Dispatch received a 911 call from a concerned mother reporting that she had been slapped on the buttocks by a transient while picking up her child from the bus stop. The individual allegedly told her there was nothing she could do and made a disturbing remark about knowing where she lived.

Law enforcement swiftly responded, gathering a description of the suspect and his direction of travel. Officers

located the individual in the area and identified him as Jacob R. Rodriguez, 32, a transient from Salem.

Rodriguez was arrested for harassment and transported to the Coos County Jail. He received a citation for the harassment incident, as well as a citation for failure to appear on a prior trespass charge from the City of Salem. Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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SPORTS

North Bend adds four to Hall of Fame

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NORTH BEND — The four inductees in the 23rd class of the North Bend Hall of Fame expressed appreciation for the community that raised them, setting the foundation for their success in North Bend and beyond.

Jeff Bremer, Tom Nicholls, Teri Williams and Wyatt Cunningham were inducted in a recent ceremony in the North Bend gymnasium.

Bremer has stayed involved in the community and supporting North Bend sports for five decades since graduating in 1975 and has no plans to stop announcing at North Bend’s baseball games, where he is familiar as the voice at Clyde Allen Field.

“I enjoy announcing very much,” he said. “That’s why I keep doing it.”

He recalled his first chance to announce as one of the most special moments of his life. Another was when longtime North Bend coach Brad Horning invited him to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for a game.

“It was an honor,” he said. “I felt I gave it my best shot. I give announcing my best shot. I feel I’ve done that all my career.”

Nicholls followed his years in North Bend with a long coaching career that started at Churchill High School in Eugene.

“I am extremely honored to be standing here this evening,” he said.

In addition to being a 1981 graduate of North Bend and later a coach who led the Bulldogs boys basketball team to third- and fourth-place finishes at the state tournament, Nicholls also helped countless North Bend students earn college credit during his tenure at Southwestern Oregon Community College, where he was both men’s basketball

coach and Dean of Enrollment Management. Nicholls’ thanks to the community included all his teachers and administrators coming up through North Bend’s school district, his various coaching mentors, and his players for buying into the team’s principles.

“The primary focus for me was could we provide young men an experience that would transcend basketball,” he said, adding that he hoped they would take the lessons they learned through basketball and apply them to their lives.

Williams, a 1989 graduate, had a stellar career as a swimmer. She fell in love with swimming as a way to spend time with her friends, but was driven to success starting as a youngster watching other North Bend legends ahead of her and later by coach Ken Lyons, another member of North Bend’s Hall of Fame, who “pushed to challenge me — and I pushed him to push to challenge me.”

When Williams got to high school, she won state titles all four years, in the 100-yard freestyle as a freshman and sophomore and the 100-yard butterfly as a junior and senior, when her times were good enough to earn All-American honors.

Williams went on to swim for the University of Alabama and now specializes in school psychology in Alabama.

The entire experience growing up in North Bend helped lead to her current career.

“I may have loved swimming, but it was the spirit of the North Bend community that motivated me, that cared for me, that guided me, not just to success in swimming, but to success in life,” she said.

Cunningham, who graduated from North Bend in 2014, was a three-time state champion in the high jump, and as a senior became North Bend’s first boy to win a state title in a sprint when he won the 200 meters, helping the Bulldogs to their first boys team state title.

Cunningham also was part of football and basketball teams that earned trophies with high finishes at state and followed his time at North Bend with a stellar career at Adams State that included winning three conference titles in the high jump and also becoming a Division II Academic All-American.

Cunningham said he cherished time spent with his dad, coaching him to his success in the high jump with hours at the track.

“Lessons from track and field put me on the trajectory to be the person I am now,” Cunningham said. He returned to North Bend as a firefighter and now is a firefighter and EMT in La Grande.

Cunningham said it was nice to return to North Bend and see a lot of familiar faces.

“That’s what’s special to me — to run down memory lane with my perspective now,” he said.

Marshfield keeps rolling in volleyball

Marshfield opened the SkyEm League volleyball season with a pair of road victories last week, improving to 11-1 on the season.

The Pirates beat Junction City in their league opener, 28-26, 25-11, 22-25, 25-18 and then won at rival North Bend, 25-8, 25-17, 25-14.

This week, Marshfield hosts Cottage Grove on Tuesday and has its home showdown with Marist Catholic on Thursday. The Pirates then travel to the Pleasant Hill Invitational on Saturday, where they could get a chance to avenge their lone loss of the season to the host Billies, the top team in Class 3A early this season.

North Bend opened league with a loss at defending state champion Marist Catholic, 2511, 25-23, 25-12. Marshfield is No. 1 and Marist Catholic No. 2 in the power rankings and coaches poll.

The Bulldogs, who entered the week with just one loss and are seventh in the coaches poll, bounced back to win the Junction City tournament on Saturday, beating Klamath Union in the quarterfinals, Siuslaw in the semifinals and the host Tigers in the championship match, 27-29, 25-11, 17-15.

North Bend faces the Tigers again at home on Tuesday and is at Cottage Grove on Thursday, followed by the Seaside Tournament on Saturday.

FAR WEST LEAGUE: Coquille opened the league season with an impressive pair of wins. The Red Devils topped Douglas on Tuesday 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20 and then won at Florence on Thursday, 21-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-16.

The Red Devils improved to 8-1 on the season and handed Douglas its first loss. Coquille is at Glide on Tuesday and hosts Sutherlin on Thursday before heading to the Pleasant Hill invitational on Saturday. SUNSET CONFERENCE:

Myrtle Point improved to 3-0 in league play, grabbing the early lead in the team race, with wins over Bandon and Oakland last week.

The Bobcats topped Bandon 25-20, 25-23, 24-26, 25-21 and beat the Oakers 21-25, 25-15, 25-8, 25-19. The Bobcats are at Reedsport on Tuesday and host Gold Beach on Thursday this week.

Reedsport beat Gold Beach on Tuesday 25-14, 25-19, 25-27, 25-22 and outlasted host Illinois Valley on Saturday, 26-28, 25-19, 25-13, 19-25, 15-10. This week the Brave, now 2-1 in league play, follow the match with Myrtle Point by visiting Oakland on Thursday.

Bandon followed its loss to Myrtle Point with a 25-15, 2516, 25-19 win over Gold Beach, improving to 2-1 in league play. They also were in the Creswell Invitational on Saturday, losing in the quarterfinals to Monroe.

Bandon hosts Oakland on Tuesday and is at Illinois Valley on Thursday.

SKYLINE LEAGUE: Powers had a tough three-set loss at Elkton on Tuesday, but followed it by sweeping Riddle on Wednesday, 25-11, 25-11, 25-12.

This week, the Cruisers are at Milo Adventist on Tuesday and host New Hope on Thursday. Pacific lost road matches to Yoncalla (27-25, 25-22, 14-25, 25-20) and Camas Valley (25-9, 25-12, 25-13). The Pirates also fell against New Hope on Friday, 25-17, 25-14, 25-11.

Pacific is at Elkton on Tuesday and hosts Glendale on Thursday.

BOYS SOCCER FAR WEST LEAGUE: North Bend and Marshfield both lost their league openers on the road last week.

The Bulldogs fell to Marist Catholic 3-1 in Eugene and Marshfield fell at Junction City 3-1.

This week, North Bend hosts Marshfield on Tuesday and Junction City on Thursday.

Marshfield is at Cottage Grove on Thursday.

CLASS 3A-2A-1A DISTRICT

4: Pacific pounded visiting Glide on Thursday, 6-2. The Pirates, who also include players from Bandon, also edged visiting Umpqua Valley Christian 2-1 on Saturday to improve to 3-1-1 in league play and hand the Monarchs their first loss. This week, the Pirates will host Gold Beach on Tuesday and league-leading Sutherlin on Thursday.

Gold Beach picked up a pair of home wins, beating South Umpqua 4-3 and the combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad 4-0. The Panthers also host Douglas on Thursday this week.

Coquille lost both its matches, falling to Gold Beach and also to Sutherlin, 5-0. The DevilCats host Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday and visit Glide on Thursday this week.

GIRLS SOCCER

FAR WEST LEAGUE:

CLASS 3A-2A-1A

DISTRICT 4: The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad picked up a home win Thursday, edging visiting Glide 1-0. The Devilcats’ score against Douglas on Tuesday was not reported.

This week, Coquille is at Illinois valley on Tuesday and hosts Lakeview on Friday.

SKY-EM LEAGUE: North Bend and Marshfield both lost their league openers last week.

Marist Catholic beat the visiting Bulldogs 3-0 and Marshfield fell to Junction City 7-2.

This week, North Bend hosts Marshfield on Tuesday and Junction City on Thursday. The Pirates host Cottage Grove on Thursday, the first of four consecutive home matches.

CROSS COUNTRY

CHAMPS INVITE: Coquille’s Ella Henthorn was second in the prestigious race that included most of the state’s top smaller schools and the Red Devils were third in the team race.

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Top ranked Powers improves to 4-0 in football

Top-ranked Powers improved its record to 4-0 with a 68-7 win at McKenzie in six-player football on Friday.

Rene Sears had touchdowns rushing, receiving, passing and on a fumble return. Jayce Shorb rushed for 112 yards on six carries and scored twice and Braden Bushnell had two passing touchdowns. Patrick Mahmoud had one touchdown receiving and one on a punt return and Talon Blanton had a 50-yard TD reception.

Defensively, Powers allowed just 55 total yards and had 12 tackles for loss.

“The (work in the) weight room is paying off and our young freshmen and sophomores are stepping up,” Powers coach Ricky Ostle said. The younger players got a lot of time in the win and sophomore Therin Kendall and freshman Dan Shorb both had rushing touchdowns. The Cruisers have dominated all four of their opponents this season and host Gilchrist on Saturday.

BANDON 61, MONROE 8: The Tigers won their third straight game, topping the visiting Dragons to wrap up the preseason with a 3-1 record.

Bandon hosts Reedsport on Friday to open league play.

NORTH BEND 20, SWEET HOME 12: The Bulldogs wrapped up the preseason with the road win over the Huskies on Friday.

Lalonde won the 5,000-meter race in 18:28 and Henthorn was comfortably in second in 18:47.

Siuslaw won the team race despite not having any runners in the top 15. Addison McNeill was 17th (21:10) to lead the Vikings, while Maya Wells was 26th (21:44), Macy McNeill 27th (21:45) and Abigail Jones 29th (21:48).

Siuslaw had 104 points, to 127 for Central Linn and 132 for Coquille.

Bandon’s Giada Moore was 31st (21:53). Coquille’s Faith Gertner was 35th (22:14), Bryleigh Mead 38th (22:44) and Ada Millet 39th (22:52).

In the boys race, Siuslaw was third and Bandon fourth, both trailing winner Banks and Valley Catholic.

Siuslaw had three of the top 14 with Henry Stone seventh (16:49), Bentley Nelson 11th (17:05) and Clayton Wilson, the former Reedsport standout, 14th (17:17).

Bandon was led by Beckett Pahls in 22nd (17:30), Noah Brown in 29th (17:58), Jonah Brown in 35th (18:15) and Task Wehner in 36th (18:15).

Santiam Christian’s Diego Zambrano won the race in 16:08.

The meet included 28 complete boys teams and 19 complete girls teams.

WILLAMETTE GOLDEN HOUR 5K: Marshfield’s Jaxson Stovall won the 5,000-meter race in 16:54, taking the victory by 45 seconds.

Marshfield’s Ayden McNamee was fifth (18:43), Donal Brice 12th (19:49) and Lucas Trosper 13th (19:50) as the Pirates finished third in the team race behind Junction City and Willamette.

Marshfield’s girls also were third behind Junction City and Willamette. Lily Thompson was fifth to lead Marshfield (21:58) while Kassandra Clayton was 11th (24:09) and Ella Croson 12th (24:12).

North Bend is 2-2 heading into its league opener at home against Ashland on Friday. That contest also is North Bend’s homecoming game.

COQUILLE 42, PHOENIX 21: The Red Devils finished the preseason with their second straight high-scoring win, topping the visiting Pirates.

Waylon Messerle rushed for four scores in the win. Cameron Houston and Noah Beaudry also scored touchdowns in the win.

“The offensive and defensive lines really took control early and held onto it,” Coquille coach David Thomason said. “We’re getting better every week and as long as we keep that up, we’ll be in a good spot.”

Coquille now starts play in what appears to be a strong league with a game at Brookings-Harbor on Friday. The Bruins also are 2-2 after a 34-14 win at St. Mary’s on Friday.

Siuslaw is unbeaten and has a win over two-time defending champion Cascade Christian and Class 4A Marshfield. Douglas and Sutherlin both are 4-0 and have scored at least 41 points every week.

South Umpqua is 3-1 after suffering its first loss 24-9 to North Valley on Friday.

COLTON 47, REEDSPORT 18: The visiting Vikings beat the Brave as Reedsport finished the preseason with a 2-2 record. Reedsport opens league play at Bandon on Friday.

BYES: Marshfield, Myrtle Point and Gold Beach all had byes last week to make up for playing a game the week before school started.

Marshfield, still seeking its first win, starts league play at Mazama on Friday.

Myrtle Point is at Illinois Valley and Gold Beach hosts Oakland to start league play. Myrtle Point is 3-1 and Gold Beach is still seeking its first win.

John Gunther Photo, for The World

North Bend’s Hall of Fame inductees this year include, from left, Jeff Bremer, Wyatt Cunningham, Tom Nicholls and Teri Williams.

John W. Smith

July 6, 1945 - September 16, 2024

John W. Smith, 79, of Brooks, lowa, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at his home in Brooks after a courageous 10 year battle with Cancer. As per his wishes, no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center was in charge of arrangements. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences online at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

John W. Smith, the son of Ira Jennings and Juanita Bell (Rue) Smith was born July 6, 1945 in Alpine, Texas. John married JoAnn Smith and together the couple had 3 children Martin, Ira and Shawna. They later divorced. John married June Smith they had one child together Misty, he also gained 4 bonus kids Ronda, Mike, Brett and Cory. They later divorced and he married Barbara “Bobbie” Smith on July 20, 2003 and gained 3 more bonus kids Keara, Mariah and Jeremiah.

In his early 20’s he was a Sheriff in Glendale, Oregon a job he took great pride in! Over the course of his lifetime he had many jobs from Long Haul truck driving to hauling logs out of the woods to one of the most respected and soughtafter Yarder Engineers on the Southern Oregon Coast. He was a Dozer, Loader, Heavy Equipment and Crane Operator. Let’s just say there wasn’t anything too big he couldn’t run or an engine he couldn’t fix! A Master Of All Trades was he! At one point in his life he was just a few short hours shy of getting his small engine pilots license! His multifaceted skills allowed him to travel the country for work. Which lead them to Iowa where John helped construct the local POET plant and they decided to put down roots. In September 2007 John was finally able to retire which just meant he didn’t have to punch a time clock anymore but there was still work to be done! He spent his days chopping and selling Firewood to all the locals, tinkering on small engines and working around the property. Helping anybody and everybody that needed a hand. He was an avid gun collector of new and old and could tell you what model a rifle was just by glancing at it and even what year they stopped production on them. Oh and the hunting stories he could tell yah! One of John’s real passions in life was motorcycles. He loved to ride them, having owned 47 different motorcycles over the years!

OBITUARIES

Christine Dybevik

November 24, 1959- September 19, 2024

John was able to make one last trip out to Oregon last year to finally walk his daughter Misty down the aisle by way of a Train ride with his wife Bobbie and he just couldn’t get over how that was one of the greatest adventures he’d ever had! That time he’d spent traveling seeing the beautiful country side with his wife was as he’d said “perfect!” John was an incredible communicator whom never met a stranger, he loved to reminisce about the good Ole days with friends and family. He will be greatly missed by everybody that knew and loved him! But it is now his time “To Go Rest High On That Mountain!”

Left to cherish John’s memory is his wife Bobbie Smith, Brooks Iowa; daughter; Mariah Owens (significant other, Nicholas Tiemann) Marinette, Wisconsin; daughter; Keara Thomas, Creston, lowa; son; Jeremiah Thomas, Waterloo, lowa; son; Martin (Debbie) Smith, Glendale, Oregon; daughter; Misty (Dustin) Williamson, Coos Bay, Oregon; daughter; Cory (Bart) Pulse, Roseburg, Oregon; son; Michael (Mary) Godley, Oregon; son; Brett Godley, Idaho; many grandchildren and great- grandchildren; brother; Kenneth (JoAnn) Smith, Grants Pass, Oregon; sister; Dadie (Terry) Rates, Florida; sister; Sherri (Vern) Hollingsworth, Glendale, Oregon; several nieces nephews, other relatives.

Preceding John in death were his parents; son, Ira; two daughters: Ronda Prince and Shawna Gipe, two sisters: Iralene Crum and Carolyn Smith (as a child); second wife, June Smith.

SCHHC free drive-through

flu shot clinic set for Oct. 23 at Bandon City Park

Christine Dybevik, 64, passed away on September 19, 2024, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Christine is survived by her husband, Richard Dybevik; their children, Jeanie; John; Trevor; Thomas; Nichole and Richard; as well as 21 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Christine is preceded in death by parents, Robert and Beverly Finder; son, Gary Van Leuven; granddaughter, Makenna Dybevik; brother, Fred; and sister, Bobbie.

The burial will take place at Ocean View Memory Gardens in Coos Bay, Oregon, on October 3, 2024 at 10 am.

The service for Christine Dybevik will be held on October 3, 2024, at 11:30 am at the Church of the Nazarene, 1850 Clark St., North Bend, Oregon.

Memorial donations can be made in Christine’s name to ALS Northwest.

Braxton Joe Busch

November 22, 1987 - August 13, 2024

A celebration of life for Braxton Joe Busch, 36, of Coos Bay will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 12 pm at the Bastendorff Beach Campground Gazebo, 63379 Bastendorff Beach Rd. Coos Bay.

Braxton was born November 22, 1987 in Reno,

Nevado and died August 13, 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

Arrest made in criminal mischief incident at SeaPort RV Park

On Sept. 15, at approximately 7:43 p.m., the Coos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of criminal mischief at the SeaPort RV Park. Deputies Z. Smith and Rowden promptly arrived at the scene to investigate.

probation officer placed a detainer on him.

BANDON — Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will once again offer free flu shots at its annual drive-through Flu Shot Clinic on Oct. 23, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m. or while supplies last. The free drive-through clinic will be held in its usual location, in the graveled parking area adjacent to the main baseball field at Bandon City Park. Signs will be posted on 11th Street to clearly guide people. This year, the hospital will offer both the highdose vaccine for those 65 and over as well as the regular dose vaccine. In addition, COVID vaccine boosters will be available. It is safe to have both shots on the same day, according to medical professionals. As usual, there are limited supplies, so those wishing to receive the vaccines are encouraged to come early and remain in their cars and medical staff will assist.

raised by the Southern Coos Health Foundation from proceeds from the Golf for Health Classic and the Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop. Volunteers will be available to take donations and provide people with information about the work done by the Foundation.

There is no charge for the vaccines but donations to the Southern Coos Health Foundation are encouraged and greatly appreciated. The Flu Shot Clinic is offered free to the public each year with funds

SCHHC welcomes volunteers for this event, especially licensed nurses or other medical professionals. If interested or for more information about the clinic, email Amanda Myers, RN at amyers@ southerncoos.org or call 541-347-2426 ext. 194.

The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Jordan DuVall, was found to be on probation for prior offenses. He was arrested for criminal mischief in the second degree. Additionally, DuVall’s

Dawn Marie Beltran, 60, of Coos Bay, passed away September 21, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www. coosbayareafunerals.com

DuVall was transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and lodged. We appreciate the community’s vigilance and encourage everyone to report suspicious activities to help keep our neighborhoods safe. Police action is not indicative of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Accidental drowning at Bastendorff beach area

On Sept. 15, around 5:30 p.m., Coos County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an elderly male who had fallen into the ocean in the Bastendorff Beach area.

The male was later identified as James Chittum Jr., 78. Rescue personnel responded from the Charleston Fire, Coos Bay Fire Department and North Bend Fire

Charles “Chuck” Wesley Goodwin, 86, of Vancouver, formerly of Coos Bay, passed away September 20, 2024 in Vancouver, Washington. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

Marion B. “Andy” Anderson, 100, of Coos Bay, passed away September 18, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541-267-4216

Andrew A. Osborne, 67, of Coos Bay, passed away September 19, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541-267-4216

Lorie Ann Smart, 71, of Lakeside, passed away September 20, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541-267-4216

Clyde M. “Marty” Bailey, 91, of Coos Bay, passed away September 14, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541-267-4216

Department. Due to the location, the U.S. Coast Guard responded to assist in the rescue by utilizing a large marine boat and helicopter. Additionally, Deputies Z. Smith, Deputy Rowden and Marine Deputy Baker responded to assist in the rescue efforts.

Tragically, Chittum was located deceased and next-of-kin was notified.

Myron A. Kragnes, 77 , of Coos Bay, passed away September 11, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of Nelson’s Bay Area Mortuary, 405 Elrod Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 541-267-4216

Fred E. Fisher, 85, of Coos Bay, passed away September 21, 2024 at Coos Bay. Cremation Rites are under the direction of

PATRICK MYERS

TREE SERVICE. Certified arborist, 50 yrs. exp. Free estimates. 541-347-9124 or 541290-7530. Lic. #116632. Stump grinding, hazardous removal, pruning hedges and brush clipping. Serving Bandon area since 1995.

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Inland Point Retirement Community offers One & Two-Bedroom Cottages for Independent Living Options - Rent: $3,315 & $3,675 per month. Double occupancy will incur an additional charge of 850.00 per month. Included amenities: Two Meals a day at the Venture Inn Restaurant, selected Utilities, and more. Pets welcome. Call us today at 541-7560176 or stop by for a tour at 2290 Inland Drive, North Bend, OR 97459!

Salgado Lawn Maintenance I clean up and trim hedges, cut grass and more! If you want an estimate please call Fabian Salgado at 541-936-6048. Thank you and have a good day!

BUYING UNWANTED

REPAIRABLE CARS, TRUCKS, RVS & FIFTH WHEELS. 541-294-4889

BUYING UNWANTED REPAIRABLE TRACTORS, BOBCATS & BACKHOES. 541-2944889 Cage/Kennel Liner? Fire Starter?

The World has bundles of newspaper 2 for $1! 172 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay

Hiring multiple driving positions. Must have Class A CDL. Year round work, home daily, competitive pay, paid vacation, sick pay, medical, dental, vision plans available. Please come in to apply at 580 N Central Blvd. Coquille, OR 97423, or call our office for more information (541) 396-5571 In Coos Bay 1 small bedroom house for rent on a half an acre $895 per month. For more information, Call 209-6689054.

SENIOR, VET DISCOUNT Dump hauling Gutter Cleaning Brush Removal Moving And more! 541-294-4254

We are Hiring! We Need: Teacher/Advocate Bandon & Teacher Assistants in Bandon. Contact kburns@ orcca.us or call 541-4357080

We Need: Teacher/ Advocate Myrtle Point & Bandon / Teacher Assistants Bandon / Classroom Assistants Reedsport. Contact kburns@orcca.us or call 541-435-7080

MARY'S PET SITTING! Your place or mine. 20+ years' experience, including medical. Insured. 541-297-0073. mls_3@yahoo.com

Help Wanted!

The Bandon Inn is accepting applications for the following positions:

*Swing and Graveyard front desk positions *Maintenance *Housekeeping

If you are professional, a team player, honest, reliable, dependable and flexible, please pick up an application at the front desk. Experience desired, but not necessary. Positive team player attitude is a must! We offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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ANIMAL CREMATORY

The Bay Area’s only pet crematory with COOS BAY CHAPEL 541-267-3131 coosbayareafunerals.com

Misc For Sale 750

2022 E-Z-GO Freedom TXT Electric Golf Cart. Purchased new in late September 2023 for $11,500. Excellent condition, white exterior and tan seats. Features: weather enclosure (tan), seat belts and charging device/cords. Asking $8,800. Contact Russ Erickson, Coos Bay, 503866-4714. russerickson3@ gmail.com.

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Homes for Sale

For Sale: Stunning Riverfront Property located at 41096 S Powers Rd, Powers OR. Discover a unique gem along the Coquille River with this 4.26-acre retreat. Enjoy picturesque, parklike settings and abundant wildlife including wild turkeys, elk, and deer. Inside, elegant stone tile complements the welldesigned kitchen, dining, and living areas. The spacious family room features a cozy wood stove and slider to a large deck with stunning river views. Hardwood floors grace the family room and upstairs primary suite, both with private sliders to their own decks. The main level includes two additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. The expansive primary bedroom boasts a luxurious jacuzzi tub. Property highlights include a versatile garage with a second-level bedroom, large shop, square corral, hay barn, and line shack. Well-maintained paths lead to the river for steelhead and salmon fishing. Adjacent to a private city park with a swimming hole, this home offers unparalleled natural beauty and functionality. Don’t miss this river front retreat! Contact Joey McNamara at 360-773-0000, or https:// tinyurl.com/ydadmte4. $499,900.

WANTED REAL ESTATE DEAD OR ALIVE

I'm rounding up new property listings and I've got buyers for the good, the bad and the ugly. Whether it's a palace or a fixer, prime timber lands or a stump farm, or a view of the bay or the barn....the only thing needed to sell your property is a competent and experienced Realtor.

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38 years licensed in Oregon 541-912-0934 983 Central Ave., Coos Bay

Legal Notices 999

WLD24-3097 NOTICE OF POSSIBLE ORDINANCE

ADOPTION On October 16, 2024, the City of Dunes City might adopt ordinances concerning the following̷… AN ORDINANCE CORRECTING ORDINANCE NO. 231A, AND SPECIFICALLY SECTION 51.20 ENTITLED “DEFINITIONS” BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF WOAHINK LAKE TO COMPLY WITH THE OREGON WATER RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT PERMIT NO. S33923 (APPLICATION NO. 45456). SECTION 51.45 AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF A NEW PROPERTY OWNER AND THE ELIMINATION OF SECTION 51.50. And̷… AN ORDINANCE REPEALING PREVIOUS FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCES, ADOPTING NO NET LOSS FLOOD HAZARD REGULATIONS IF APPROVED BY FEMA AND THE STATE OF OREGON. This notice serves as an official publication of the availability of the ordinances. The full text of this ordinances are available on the City of Dunes City website at dunescity.gov, or may be inspected at Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce St., Westlake, Oregon during regular business hours. Persons wishing to address the City Council may submit comments in writing or may provide verbal comments. Written testimony may be submitted by: 1. Email to City Recorder at recorder@ dunescityor.com. 2. Mail to Dunes City Hall, ATTN: City Council, 82877 Spruce St, Westlake, OR 97493. 3. Drop off at Dunes City Hall during regular business hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. **Written comments must be received by 3 pm on October 15, 2024 to be distributed to the City Council and be made part of the record. Citizens may provide verbal comments/testimony at the meeting in person. For more information about this notice, or any Dunes City Council proceedings, please contact City Recorder, Lila Timmons, at 541-997-3338 or via email at recorder@dunescityor. com.

WLD24-3098 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING FOR JOINT WORK SESSION

Millington Rural Fire Dist. and Sumner Rural Fire Dist. will hold a special meeting for a joint work session to discuss a potential merger or consolidation on Wednesday, October 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at Millington Rural Fire Dist. Station 1 (62866 Millington Frontage Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420). Millington Rural Fire District, Sumner Rural Fire District Special Meeting-Joint Work Session October 9th - 6 p.m., Millington Station 1 - 62866 Millington Frontage Rd., Coos Bay, OR 97420. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Review of Minutes 4. Map of Adjoining District & Unprotected Areas 5. Talking Points 6. ISO Rating 7. Adjourn

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 949252-8300 NPP0463863 To: WORLD (COOS) 09/10/2024, 09/17/2024, 09/24/2024, 10/01/2024

WLD24-3100 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR COOS COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the Estate of IDA MARIE DURHAM, Decedent. Case No. 24PB06966 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jason C. Durham has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the personal representative at the law office of Bassinger Hoyt LLC, Attn: Scott G. Bassinger, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 320, Eugene, Oregon 97401 within four months after the date of publication of 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, Scott G. Bassinger, Bassinger Hoyt LLC, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 320, Eugene, Oregon 97401. Date of publication: October 1, 2024. Personal Representative: Jason C. Durham, 2076 Harrison Street, North Bend, Oregon 97459, Telephone: 541-751-5869. Attorney for Personal Representative: Scott G. Bassinger, OSB# 920285, Bassinger Hoyt LLC, 1200 Executive Parkway, Suite 320, Eugene, Oregon 97401, Telephone: 541-687-8700, Fax: 541687-8701, scott@bassingerhoyt.com.

WLD24-3095 STORAGE AUCTION Preview/Bid online at: www.bid-13.com, 2075 Sheridan Ave, NB Oct. 7, 2024. A11, Matt Gehrman, ATM, numerous totes, retail cannabis display, myrtlewood countertops.

WLD24-3099 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given that the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will conduct a public auction at 4:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024. Sealed bids for the auction items will be received until 4:00 p.m. at the Charleston Marina office, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and publicly awarded to the highest bidder to satisfy moorage and/or storage charges for which the Port has possessory chattel lien under the provisions of ORS 87.152 through 87.212. All reasonable bids will be considered. The description of the items, the name of the owners or reputed owners of such items, and amounts due on the liens are as follows: NFG Fisheries, LLC, Contents of Storage Unit #67, $9,150.18. Sealed bids will be stamped in date order and must have the bid numbers clearly marked on the envelope. All items can be viewed by appointment only on October 16, 2024, 9:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-4:00pm. Please call the Charleston Marina at 541-888-2548 to schedule an appointment. The purchasers will be required to remove the purchased items from Port property within five (5) working days. Oregon International Port of Coos Bay, Charleston Marina, PO Box 5409, Charleston, OR 97420, Telephone: (541) 888-2548.

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

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) 269-1126, Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.com.

WLD24-3096 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: ALBERT B. CULVER, Deceased. Case No. 24PB06824 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JAMES S. MALBY II has been appointed personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of ALBERT B. CULVER are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the

personal representative at 1231 Central Ave, 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 October 1, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Attorney for Personal Representative. Personal Representative: James S. Malby II, 1231 Central Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420, Telephone: 541-2604053. Lawyer for Personal Representative: Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520, Corrigall & McClintock, P.O. Box 1178, Coos Bay, OR 97420, Telephone: (51) 269-1123, Fax: (541) 2691126, Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com.

“so the flight would come in in the evening and they’d have a place to stay and then a flight out in the morning.”

In October, SORA

Executive Director Rodger Craddock will travel with Marie Simonds from Bandon Dunes and Jack Penning of Volaire Aviation Consulting to attend the Take Off North America Conference in Green Bay, Wisc., starting Oct. 22.

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anyone who doesn’t want to be there.”

More housing also needs to be built, said Cecil.

“We have a lot of shortterm rentals and vacation rentals that happen,” he said. “I think maybe we can get a better handle on that situation, so some of the housing existing can actually have families and workforce living there.”

Boice responded by arguing that government spending is not solving the problem.

“The people who are in power are continually being reactive instead of proactive,” he said. “Sometimes

The conference brings together the domestic air service community to talk about trends and challenges, build relationships, and discuss air services whether they are new or already existing.

Several meetings have already been set up with airlines in the hopes of bringing a Portland service back to North Bend/Coos Bay, reported Kilmer.

If all goes well, flights to Portland can begin as early as 2026.

In addition to reestablishing a Portland

you’re looking upriver and not seeing how we got to these problems. There’s a ‘dis-appreciation’ for people who employ businesses. When you can’t look upriver, you spend a lot of money.”

A problem needs $5,000 one year, explained Boice, but next year “nothing got solved” and now $7,000 is needed.

“That’s what happens in Salem. It’s from a tremendous lack of discipline,” he said. “Sometimes, the Portland elite, they’re constantly learning that they don’t face the truth and when they fail to do that they continually perpetuate and exasperate the problem.”

North Point Development plans to build a container

commercial air service route, SORA is also pursuing other potential flights, such as Las Vegas and Burbank.

“In building that base of community that can travel throughout the year, we have an untapped resource really when it comes to people who can fly commercially,” she said. “I think the time is right for that, too, because folks are driving to get to their destination rather than spending the time getting there. They want to get there so they can enjoy that time

terminal in Coos Bay, and there are additionally emerging plans for offshore wind developments in the area.

Candidates were asked where they stand on these and other local industrial developments.

Boice called the potential for Port of Coos Bay “exciting.”

“Can we remove the hurdles? Can we get everyone in this room united to make that happen? Of course there’s some environmental issues we have to deal with, and we’re already there, we’re already focused properly on that,” he said.

Boice spoke against offshore wind projects, saying he researched the topic with “a good Native American friend of mine” for three

while they’re there, and not be traveling to get there.”

Having matching funds for a development grant is a common practice, even for larger airports, said Kilmer.

“When an airport is establishing a new route, to have those incentives or guarantees in place is pretty standard,” she said.

Community support for the grant was already in place from before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We had agreements in place. The pandemic hit. It kind of put all of that on hold,” said Kilmer. “And,

years.

“Every chance to have my questions answered, more industry potentially coming into Coos Bay, Bandon, Gold Beach, Brookings, Port Orford, the questions never got answered, and so I am a hard no and have been for the last year,” he said. “I just want to assure you I did thorough research to see if this was possible to make this work. It can’t work. It won’t happen in my lifetime.”

Among its problems, said Boice, are the water is too deep, storms are too intense, and “we don’t have the technology.”

“Let’s focus on the container project and make that work and pull everybody on board and be excited about

of course cities, businesses have to budget for a new year, so we’re having to go back and re-establish all of those commitments that we had before.”

It is only recently that airports have been able to establish new routes, said Kilmer.

“Coming off of the pandemic, travel was significantly impacted,” she said. “Following that, they had a shortage of pilots, ground crews, flight crews, mechanics. So there’s been a tremendous amount of obstacles the industry

it, and watch these communities grow,” he said.

Cecil voiced support for offshore wind generation.

“We’ve got to start looking at ways to do this,” he said. “I’ve had people tell me, why don’t we bring it onshore? But onshore we don’t have the wind to power it consistently. That offshore wind, those locations have been identified because they have constant wind at those high speeds.”

In pursuing alternative energy, greater discussion on climate change needs to take place, said Cecil.

“Water temperatures off our shore, of Oregon, have actually risen enough that it’s affecting our krill growth, which is the food for our whales,” he said.

itself has faced just to get to this point where we can establish new routes.”

The prospect of having northbound flights is an exciting one for SORA, said Kilmer.

“We know it’s important for the South Coast,” she said. “It’s important for the airport to have that community support, because right now our travelers are very seasonal. We’ve been on a record trajectory since the pandemic. Maintaining that and continuing that, 12 months out of the year, is vitally important.”

“We keep hearing about whales washing up dead, it’s not because of winter, it’s because they’re starving to death.”

Cecil voiced support for the container project, also, saying he would like to see Coos Bay work as a port “to its top potential.”

“I think that just makes sense in the long run for anyone involved. It would be a boon for our business and a boon for our citizens,” he said. “There will be plenty of jobs coming out of it and we can employ a lot of people there.”

For more information about the Oregon District 1 Representative candidates, visit www.courtboicefororegon.com and www.bretcecil. com.

The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by lawenforcement

Monday 09/16:

North Bend

• 5:47 am, dispute, 3600 block of Edgewood Drive.

• 7:29 am, lost dog, 1620 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 10:59 am, threats, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

• 11:39 am, suspicious subject, 1000 block of Lombard.

• 1:11 pm, accident, 1735 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:30 pm, suspicious subject, area of Marion and 16th Street.

• 3:53 pm, missing person, 1500 block of 16th Street.

• 10:05 pm, criminal trespass, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 10:39 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on theft I, 3229 block of Broadway Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 6:45 am, suspicious conditions, 178 block of South Wasson Street.

• 7:06 am, theft, area of Ackerman and Newmark.

• 7:23 am, harassment, 3290 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 7:30 am, hit and run, area of Bayshore.

• 8:09 am, unlawful vehicle, 300 block of Ackerman.

• 8:10 am, 43 year old cited on criminal trespass II, 705 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 8:35 am, disorderly conduct, 700 block of South Broadway Street.

• 9:03 am, criminal mischief, 1610 block of California Avenue.

• 9:10 am, criminal mischief, 1610 block of California Avenue.

• 9:55 am, injured animal, 324 block of Ackerman Street.

• 12:09 pm, criminal trespass, 1200 block of

Newmark Avenue.

• 12:10 pm, prowler, 1375 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 12:52 pm, criminal trespass, 1236 block of Teakwood Avenue.

• 1:07 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Central and South 2nd Street.

• 1:10 pm, 60 year old male served warrant on failure to perform duties of a driver, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 1:19 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:26 pm, theft, 1123 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 2:06 pm, accident, area of Ocean Boulevard and Woodland Drive.

• 2:22 pm, threats, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:13 pm, burglary, 1090 block of Ocean Court.

• 4:31 pm, disorderly conduct, 1200 block of Newmark.

• 5:08 pm, criminal mischief, 441 block of 9th Avenue.

Coquille

• 4:21 pm, missing person, 629 block of East 15th Street.

Tuesday 09/17:

North Bend

• 1:34 am, criminal trespass, 1450 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 2:24 am, assault, area of Harbor Avenue Boardwalk.

• 4:32 am, suspicious conditions, 2649 block of Sheridan Avenue.

• 8:34 am, unlawful vehicle, 1750 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 11:45 am, disorderly conduct, 1890 block of Newmark Street.

• 1:32 pm, suspicious conditions, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 1:54 pm, suspicious conditions, 1953 block of Grant Street.

• 2:22 pm, accident, 1225 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 3:03 pm, suspicious subject, 1430 block of Airport Lane.

• 3:20 pm, business alarm, 2233 block of Newmark Street.

• 4:22 pm, 32 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on

probation violation, 2121 block of Newmark Street.

• 7:47 pm, theft, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 10:13 pm, dispute, 725 block of Tower Street.

• 10:21 pm, dispute, area of Pony Creek Road.

Coos Bay

• 12:25 am, prowler, 1090 block of Ocean Court.

• 12:29 am, suspicious subject, 1957 block of Thompson Road.

• 6:56 am, criminal trespass, 1855 block of Thomas Avenue.

• 7:05 am, threats, 1137 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 7:07 am, assault, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 8:06 am, criminal mischief, 1608 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 8:15 am, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 8:40 am, disorderly conduct, area of Newmark and Schonema.

• 9:09 am, 67 year old male served warrant on failure to appear to report as a sex offender, 1360 block of Airport Way.

• 10:24 am, 41 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on 2 counts of criminal trespass I and 2 counts of theft III, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:38 am, disorderly conduct, area of South 2nd Court.

• 11:44 am, alarm, 905 block of Chickses Drive.

• 11:50 am, 34 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 925 block of South Broadway Street.

• 1:03 pm, disorderly conduct, 1023 block of South Broadway Street.

• 1:39 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Ocean and Central.

• 1:37 pm, suspicious subject, 1050 block of South 8th Street.

• 4:27 pm, accident, area of Highway 42 MP 26.5.

• 4:40 pm, burglary, 399 block of Ackerman Street.

• 4:49 pm, criminal trespass, 441 block of 9th Avenue.

• 5:58 pm, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 6:03 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Flanagan and Neese.

• 6:48 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 868 block of 8th Terrace.

• 6:51 pm, criminal trespass, 1090 block of Ocean Court.

• 8:49 pm, criminal trespass, 281 block of Laclair Street.

• 9:15 pm, theft, 1475 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:31 pm, phone harassment, 1775 block of Thompson Road.

• 10:11 pm, found dog, area of Wildwood Drive.

• 10:42 pm, assault, 1544 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 10:53 pm, menacing, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

Coquille

• 1:25 am, harassment, 836 block of North Folsom Street.

• 3:04 pm, harassment, 965 block of North Collier Street.

Reedsport

• 12:34 am, animal problem, area of Longwood Drive and Highway 101.

• 4:03 am, suspicious activity, 345 block of Riverfront Way.

• 7:43 am, animal problem, area of Rudy Ruppe Field.

• 9:25 am, burglary, 1210 block of Juniper Avenue.

• 10:30 am, domestic disturbance, area of Dairy Queen.

• 1:14 pm, suspicious activity, area of River Bend Drive.

• 4:18 pm, disturbance, area of Hair 101.

• 4:26 pm, suspicious activity, area of Ace Hardware.

• 5:16 pm, burglary, 1031 block of Hawthorne Avenue.

Wednesday 09/18:

North Bend

• 1:21 am, criminal trespass, 496 block of

Park Avenue.

• 2:01 am, criminal trespass, area of Broadway and Newmark.

• 7:17 am, business alarm, 3411 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 7:22 am, business alarm, 2121 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 7:48 am, 40 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II and possession of meth, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 8:22 am, disorderly conduct, area of Sherman and Virginia.

• 11:38 am, violation of restraining order, 3030 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 11:39 am, shoplifter, 2353 block of Newmark Street.

• 12:15 pm, suspicious subject, area of Sheridan and Virginia.

• 12:47 pm, unlawful vehicle, area of 11th and Pine.

• 1:53 pm, suspicious subject, 2079 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 2:45 pm, theft, area of Harbor Avenue.

• 3:32 pm, dispute, area of Tremont and Newmark.

• 4:28 pm, theft, 2580 block of Clark Street.

• 4:44 pm, dispute, 2011 block of 16th Street.

• 6:05 pm, criminal trespass, 2121 block of Newmark Street.

• 9:25 pm, dispute, 1009 block of Oregon Avenue.

• 10:09 pm, 35 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:53 am, criminal mischief, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 4:06 am, business alarm, 357 block of South 6th Street.

• 7:01 am, unlawful vehicle, area of South 4th and Lockhart.

• 7:07 am, suspicious subject, area of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 7:18 am, alarm, 350 block of Laclair Street.

• 8:01 am, disorderly conduct, area of South Bayshore and Anderson.

• 9:24 am, fraud, 1419 block of Juniper Street.

• 9:33 am, criminal trespass, 522 block of South 4th Street.

• 10:29 am, alarm, 545 block of South Marple Street.

• 10:26 am, threats, 684 block of South 10th Street.

• 11:23 am, lost dogs, area of Newmark and Empire.

• 12:03 pm, criminal trespass, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 12:04 pm, dispute, area of Central and 12th.

• 1:16 pm, dispute, area of MP3.

• 1:39 pm, harassment, 324 block of Ackerman Avenue.

• 2:46 pm, hit and run, 772 block of South Broadway Street.

• 2:52 pm, shots red, area of South Front Street.

• 5:02 pm, suspicious subject, area of Newmark and Ocean.

• 5:15 pm, criminal mischief, 1211 block of Minnesota Avenue.

• 7:18 pm, suspicious subject, area of 6th Avenue and F Street.

• 7:27 pm, dispute, 845 block of Augustine Street.

• 7:57 pm, re, area of Millicoma Tree Farm.

• 9:20 pm, shoplifter, 1195 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:36 pm, business alarm, 1835 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 10:06 pm, 32 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, 1434 block of Southwest Boulevard.

• 11:30 pm, dispute, 845 block of Augustine Avenue.

Coquille

• 1:56 pm, harassment, 400 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 1:46 am, suspicious activity, area of Bolin Island.

• 8:04 am, domestic disturbance, area of Reedsport Community Charter School.

• 5:40 pm, suspicious activity, 795 block of Elm Avenue.

North Bend Police Department announces online reporting system

North Bend Police Department is excited to announce the launch of its new virtual policing platform, MyPDConnect, designed to streamline the process of filing reports for specific lower-level criminal incidents.

This system removes barriers to reporting and simplifies the process, allowing citizens to quickly and easily report certain crimes from the comfort of their computer or mobile device.

MyPDConnect specializes in online reporting for common property crimes, such as: theft from vehicles, stolen bicycles, fraud or scams, damaged property,

shoplifting, and graffiti. The platform also allows users to upload supporting photos and videos directly with their reports.

Accessible through the department’s website at northbendpd. mypdconnect. com, MyPDConnect is mobile-friendly and works across all devices, automatically adjusting to any screen size.

This system is designed to reduce hold times and free up 911 dispatchers and officers for higher priority calls, allowing them to focus on urgent needs within the community. Another key feature of the platform is its real-time “heat map” technology, which tracks

criminal activity trends throughout North Bend. This data enables more efficient deployment of police resources, ensuring officers are sent where

they are needed most.

MyPDConnect supports several languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, and

Korean. Initial translations are provided by Google Translate, with North Bend staff able to refine these translations to ensure accuracy.

To make the reporting process even more convenient, a QR code is available for quick access to the system from any mobile device.

Cupp officially named as first Coos Bay

911 Communications Administrator

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

17 meeting of the Coos Bay City Council.

Cupp has worked for City of Coos Bay for 19 years, including serving 14 years as dispatch supervisor, CBPD Chief Chris Chapanar told City Councilors.

Other positions have included field training dispatcher, tactical dispatcher, Crime Prevention Team member, Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) board member, and she currently serves as the Region 8 APCO/Oregon Department of Emergency Management Advisory Board Representative, representing Coos County and its neighboring counties.

Cupp is a graduate of the Oregon Executive Development Institute and holds her Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Telecommunicator certificates, as well as her Basic Emergency Medical Dispatcher certificate through the Department of Public Safety, Standards, and Training.

Chapanar lauded Cupp and her accomplishments.

“A tremendous amount of

experience and a huge asset to our organization, and I think she’s just going to be a fantastic manager,” he said.

Cupp expressed her gratitude to CBPD and the city council simply.

“I just want to thank the Chief and the City for recognizing the need for this position, and trusting me to do it,” she said, “and I hope I do everybody proud.”

This year North Coos Dispatch took over dispatch services for multiple Coos County agencies.

“About a month and a half ago Sheriff Gabe Fabrizio contacted me and explained that they had some critical staffing issues and that they were not going to be able to keep their 911 center opened up 24/7,” explained Chapanar.

Coos Bay became the county’s only 911 dispatch center for a few nights a week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

“About a week or so of doing that, Sheriff Fabrizio contacted me and said the staffing level isn’t getting any better, in fact it’s getting worse, and so asked if we would be able to provide these dispatch services countywide every night of the week,” said Chapanar. “We started doing that for about a week, maybe two weeks, and I think they realized that in order for them to train, hire, staff and get their center back up and running in a timely

manner it was just going to be nearly impossible.”

As a result, Chapanar readied a dispatch contract for Coos County.

“We took that in front of the Board of Commissioners and it was decided the best course of action would be to bring the centers together under the city of Coos Bay, North Coos 911 Center, and become the only

dispatch center in the county,” he said. “That means we will be dispatching for all seven law enforcement agencies, and I think there’s about 15 fire and medical agencies.”

The new structure required an expansion of physical space and staffing capacity, basically “building a successful organization from the ground up.”

Cupp pursued the position, saying she was up for the challenge, reported Chapanar.

It also needed a manager who knows what they were doing.

With the new administrator, there will also be expansion from 13 full-time employees to 19 or 20, he added.

“As you start looking at all the moving parts it’s a big lift,” he said. “Tessa hit the ground running.”

Deputies arrest two convicted felons after traffic stop uncovers firearms and narcotics

On Sept. 23, around 7:48 p.m., Deputies Z. Smith and Rowden spotted a white truck that they had previously pulled over, now being driven again by the same individual, 37-yearold Jonathan Tompkins, who had just received two citations during their last encounter.

The deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Millington-Frontage

Road. During the stop, both Tompkins and his passenger, 40-year-old Justin Williams, exhibited suspicious behavior when questioned about any weapons in the vehicle.

Deputy Z. Smith recognized both men from a prior incident involving a firearm found in the vehicle. After issuing citations to both individuals, they left the area. However,

the deputies noticed a shotgun in the back of the truck. Knowing that both men were convicted felons, Deputy Z. Smith called them back to the scene.

Upon conducting a consent search of the vehicle, the deputies discovered the shotgun along with another pistol, both of which were accessible to the occupants. Additionally, a significant

amount of ammunition and narcotic paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle.

Both Tompkins and Williams were arrested for two counts of felon in

possession of a firearm. They were taken to the Coos County Jail for booking and lodging, and all firearms, ammunition, and narcotic paraphernalia

Upcoming court closure and interruptions to online court services

SALEM — Oregon Judicial Department has announced that many online services for Oregon’s circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court will be offline from 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, to 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, for an essential case management software upgrade. In addition, Oregon’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Court, and circuit courts will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Services that will be offline include: - Oregon eCourt Case Information system (OECI) for access to Tax Court and circuit court case documents - Free circuit court and Tax Court record and

calendar search (for court records and case calendars

- Online bill payment (ePay) - Text message hearing notifications File & Serve (eFiling) and Guide & File (fillable electronic forms) will be available in a limited capacity.

The upgrade will not directly affect Oregon’s Supreme Court or Court of Appeals case management systems, including appellate eFiling.

Oregon’s Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Court, and circuit courts will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Court facilities will be closed for hearings,

document filing, onsite public services, and contacts by phone or email. Court staff will be using this day to ensure a smooth transition to the new software, prepare court dockets for the week, and engage in training. The Office of the State Court Administrator in Salem will remain open. Many circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court are also limiting the types of hearings on Monday, Oct. 7, due to the system upgrade. Those limitations will be noted in court calendars. Additional information on Oregon’s state courts is available at www.courts. oregon.gov.