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Engelke, Haines address local issues at WBC forum

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke and challenger Harry Haines VII participated on Sept. 25 in a forum hosted by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at its weekly Wednesday Business Connection luncheon.

The candidates had the opportunity to address local issues before a rapt audience. Engelke opened by explaining why she volunteers.

“I want to be a good example… and I know I have the skills to move the city forward,” she said. “There has been a sense in the community of being the victims. I’ve decided we’re not going to do that. We’re going to move forward and focus on the things that you want and want to

see here in the community.”

Her message over the last six years has not changed, she said.

“We need to focus on economic development. We need to support our small businesses, which is the heart of our community. We need to continue to work on the revitalization of downtown, and make sure we’re making that impression to people who come to visit here and want to live here that we’re open for business,” she said.

Haines expressed that his candidacy is “not an attack” on Engelke or the city’s administration. He simply has “different ideas on how to move forward.”

“I believe that getting the input from all of the citizens of North

City of North Bend supports SORA Portland flight effort

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The World

North Bend City Council on Sept. 24 approved supporting Southwest Oregon Regional Airport’s efforts to bring a flight service to Portland to the North Bend/Coos Bay Area.

SORA received a federal grant in 2019 for $750,000 that requires a local match. The grant is to help the airport expand its air service to the region.

The council approved $7,500 a year for three years for the northbound flight, starting with the 2025-26 fiscal year.

The motion, made by Councilor Jenny Jones and seconded by Councilor Pat Goll, passed unanimously.

During the council’s

discussion, there was some dispute as to whether the funds would exclusive support a northbound flight or, if SORA fails in the effort, would go to support the airport’s efforts to expand its southbound flights.

At a joint session between the council and the Urban Renewal Agency on Sept. 24, SORA Executive Director Rodger Craddock explained that the airport is also pursuing additional flights to Las Vegas and Burbank.

“We already go south, let’s go north,” said Goll. “The way Roger explained it, I know he said north and their potential for doing it on their own to Vegas and stuff, but ... we’re better off having north service than Las Vegas.”

He added, “We already did this

in ‘19 and because of COVID it never came true so all we’re doing is re-upping our original giddy-up.”

City Administrator David A. Milliron explained the council could approve it that night, and revisit it during the budget season in May 2025.

“Northbound is their priority,” he said. “They can come back at any time to the governing body and request a modification to any action you’ve taken.”

He added, “You can always alter or change, as could a subsequent council.”

Craddock, at the previous day’s joint session, asked the council to reaffirm its prior commitment to the matching grant.

He noted that in 2023, SORA had 44,000 passengers through terminal.

“That’s larger than any other year in the past 10 years,” he said.

Currently, SORA has two flights, seasonal, twice a week, to Denver and back, and daily, for the majority of the year, to San Francisco.

But SORA wants to do more, said Craddock.

“One of the goals that was provided to me when I became director at the airport last year was to find new routes, and the highest priority is northbound flights to either Portland or Seattle,” he said.

This work began in 2019, with SORA going to community partners for matching funds for the $750,000 federal grant.

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said Brecke. “We would love to see Coos County break an 80% turnout.” Among this election’s local races are Coos County Board of Commissioners (Drew Farmer, Robert Main), Coos Bay City Councilor (Scott W. Frasieur, Jacob W. Niebergall, Troy A. Cribbins, Lucinda M. DiNovo, Stephanie L. Kilmer), North Bend Mayor (Jessica Engelke, Harry Haines VII), and North Bend City Council (Matt Hamilton, Melinda Torres, Susanna Noordhoff, Timm Slater).

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Devereux Center working to address city council concerns

The Devereux Center has many challenges to face and is working to meet them.

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

On Sept. 17, Coos Bay City Council approved revoking the center’s business license in 30 days if it does not show progress in addressing some of the city’s concerns, particularly onsite security.

The World asked Devereux Center what its plans are should the center lose its business license.

“We have no intention of losing our business license,” the board responded. “If it were to occur, we have community partners that have offered to carry the load while we regain our footing.”

The board told The World they

do not feel the description of the center by City Councilors and Mayor Joe Benetti at their Sept. 17 meeting is accurate.

“We do not agree with the full description of the center by the council and mayor,” the board responded. “However, in the spirit of partnership we are choosing to not focus on differences of opinion at this time.”

Devereux Center is taking steps to address the concerns of the council and retain its business license.

“We are taking the city’s parameters to heart and moving forward to address their requirements,” the board told The World.

Fencing around the center at 1200 Newmark Ave. and greater security are being pursued.

“Fencing funding has been secured via the Office of Homeless Response. We have requested a bid from a local security company to provide regular patrols of the Devereux Center property. The intent is to ensure no one is on the

property during non-operational hours,” the board responded.

The city has also asked that the center change its policies to ensure it follows city code and ensure people are not onsite when not in

and funding is underway. “The

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Letters to the Editor

The Devereux Center provides vital services to the vulnerable in our community, and it is important that those of us that support the work they do make this support public. The City of Coos Bay’s recent revocation of the center’s business license, if permanent, would result in closure and constitute a real loss to the entire community. At a recent meeting of the Empire Coalition, Devereux’s Executive Director Tara Johnson summarized some of the services provided at the day center. In addition to helping those without homes fulfill basic needs with meals, showers, and donated items, they help those who have completely fallen off the grid begin to find a way forward, starting sometimes by helping clients obtain valid ID so that they can access help. The center provides a trusted point of contact for representatives from multiple public agencies who otherwise would not be able to connect with those in need of their services.

Over the years Devereux has stepped up to help a growing homeless population in a community without permanent shelters or other day centers. The homeless in this community must sleep on public sidewalks and carry their possessions during the day, or camp illegally. Devereux is not in any way responsible for this state of affairs, but seeks to mitigate its impact by providing a safe place for homeless people to access help, and by helping the community with cleanup outside of center grounds. Homelessness is a messy business. If Devereux is forced to close, the messy problem will continue, albeit in a somewhat more hidden fashion.

I echo the sentiments of many at the Coos Bay City Council meeting on Sept. 17, both clients and those from public agencies who collaborate with the Devereux Center, in my hope that the center can make progress on addressing the city’s concerns and be allowed to remain open. They accomplish a lot and deserve our community’s help and support.

Susan Foreman Coos Bay

I’m writing this letter in support of Jessica Engelke for the mayor of North Bend. During her two years on city council and almost four years as mayor, Jessica has been both the face and voice of our city at both the local and state level.

On the local level, Jessica has encouraged community input on the revitalization of the downtown area. She has stated that the decisions to be made are to be generated from the citizens of North Bend; the government body is to carry out our vision. During the last four years, our city has received $13.5 million in grants, which is vital due to the limited amount of funds in the general

budget. Mayor Engelke continues to focus on economic development and support of small businesses.

On the state level, Jessica has been elected as the incoming president of the League of Oregon Cities. This representation is quite valuable to rural community such as ours.

Mayor Engleke has encouraged the citizens of North Bend to attend city council meetings or to give her a call to voice any concerns. She loves our community and continues to work tirelessly on all of our behalf.

In conclusion, I encourage all of you to watch the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce forum. Both candidates for mayor addressed current concerns for the future of our city.

Jessica shares her vision for North Bend and demonstrates her excellence in leadership.

I enthusiastically encourage you to vote for Jessica Engelke for Mayor of North Bend.

Sally Johnson North Bend

The Zonta Club of the Coos Bay Area wishes to publicly thank our sponsors and supporters who made our fourth annual Girls Rock it Tools & Trades (GRiTT) summer camp for girls a success. Building off Zonta’s Girls Rock STEM Fair (since 2015) GRiTT is a two-week free day camp offering an introductory and intermediate program for girls ages 8-12 to learn basic construction methods using handheld tools. The camp is made possible with the support of Oregon Coast Artisan & Trade Education Collective and Alternative Youth Activities, with grant funding from the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund, Oregon Pacific Bank, IBEW Local 932, Oregon Community Foundation, Charlies Carpentry and support from Atlas Edge Staffing, Winter Lake Lumber Co., Seacoast Compost, Macie McCurdy Jones Properties, SMART reading program, Zonta friends and volunteers.

Week one campers build a toolbox/tool bench. In week two girls who completed week one and any returning campers from prior years have built such projects as bat boxes, flower planters, cold frame boxes, and bookcases. Included in the camp is lunch, snacks, safety gear, GRiTT t-shirt and handheld tools (hammer, screwdrivers, measuring tape, carpenter pencils, etc.) that participants can keep. Youth learn basic measurements including fractions, as well as basic carpentry skills, as they construct their projects from pre-cut materials. Camp includes icebreakers, team-building, guest speakers, etc. New this year was building a raised garden bed complete with irrigation system and an electrical lab sponsored by IBEW Local 932.

Camp is held in August at Oregon Coast Artisan & Trade Education

North Bend Police

City of North Bend is proud to announce that the North Bend Police Department has been awarded a $56,622 grant from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).

This funding will be instrumental in enhancing school security, reinstating the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, and providing critical training for both police and school district staff over the next three years.

This significant grant is the result of a collaborative effort between the North Bend Police Department and the North Bend School District, underscoring the shared commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students and educators. The grant will fund the installation of advanced security technologies to bolster school safety, as well as programs designed to foster a secure and productive learning environment.

The School Violence

Edna “Carol” Carolyn Smyth

August 19, 1943 – August 2, 2024

A celebration of life for Edna “Carol”

Carolyn Smyth (Shellenbarger), 80, of North Bend will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at the North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Avenue in North Bend.

Carol was born August 19, 1943 in Independence, Oregon to Delbert Shellenbarger and Helen Meade and was the youngest of three children. She passed away peacefully August 2, 2024 in Eugene.

Carol moved to the Bay area around 1956 and graduated from North Bend High School in 1962. Carol worked at St. Catherine’s before marrying the love of her life, Edward Smyth in 1962 and they raised two children together.

Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, attending drag races, going out to the dunes, and was a friend to all who met her. She lived her life with no limits, always coming up with new adventures for her and her family to experience. Carol spent her days teaching her loved ones to find the humor in every situation and to never let your age limit your dreams. She loved fiercely and was equally adored by her friends and family.

She is survived by her son, Rick; daughter, Tammie and her husband, Bruce Sims; granddaughter, Chelsea Sims; great-granddaughter, Harper; great-grandson, Theo; niece, Aleta Shellenbarger and her son, Aaron;

Jennie Lou Abbott

June 2, 1933 – September 24, 2024

A graveside service was held for Jennie Lou Abbott, 91, of Coos Bay, on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Ocean View Memory Gardens Cemetery in Coos Bay. Pastor Matthew Gass of Bay Area Bible Baptist Church officiated.

Jennie was born on June 2, 1933 in Bauxite, Arkansas to Lee and Pearl Davis. She passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024 at her home in Coos Bay with family at her side.

Jennie was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved family events and cooking for family. She loved everyone and enjoyed visits from pastor Matthew Gass. She enjoyed word search puzzles, watching reality shows, country music and listening to her family members sing. She will be remembered for her chocolate and biscuits and gravy.

Jennie is survived by her daughter, Gereada Reed and her husband, Stephen; daughter, Ginger Oakes; daughter, Judy Adamson and her husband Edwin; daughter, Beverly Strickland; daughter, Terry Albrecht; son, Ricky Abbott; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.

Jennie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Felton Abbott; two

Collective, located at the Old Charleston School. Each session’s enrollment is capped at 16. 2025 enrollment will begin in May.

To enroll or donate to GRiTT or Zonta Club scholarships, visit zontacoosbayarea.org.

Jen Shafer, GRiTT Chair

Shirley MacAdam, Zonta Club President Mary Schamehorn is Bandon’s treasure and biggest asset. She not only continues to bring a full slate to the table, but she has more working and amazingly long-term

Awarded $56,622

Prevention Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, supports the development and implementation of evidence-based programs and technology to improve safety in K–12 schools. With school violence on the rise, the North Bend Police Department is committed to taking proactive measures to protect the community’s most vulnerable members—its children.

Police Chief Cal Mitts emphasized the importance of this grant, stating, “This grant provides us with the critical resources needed to safeguard our schools and give students, staff, and families the peace of mind they deserve. It’s not just an investment in security—it’s an investment in the future of our community. We are grateful for the opportunity to bring back the DARE program and enhance safety measures in a way that will make a lasting impact.”

City of North Bend also extends its appreciation to the North Bend School District for their ongoing partnership and dedication to creating a safer

niece, Audra Prince and her family; honorary sons, Marcus Winn and Scott Davison; his wife Juliet, and son, Tristen; honorary granddaughter, Sarah Kilby and her children, Nick and Allie; and a large extended family including Danny Shellenbarger and wife, Carolee and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals. com

brothers, five sisters, grandsons, Keith and Troy; great granddaughter, Emery and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www. coosbayareafunerals.com and www. theworldlink.com. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

knowledge and perspective of Bandon itself and Bandon governance than anyone. One has only to witness how Bandon has grown and thrived during her lengthy term of public service. Never change horses in midstream! More than ever, we need stability, ability, civility and transparency. Mary embodies all these qualities. Be wise, Bandon, reelect Mary Schamehorn.

Grant to Enhance School Safety

Steve Skinner North Bend

City of North Bend introduces

At the Sept. 24 meeting of the North Bend City Council, Jason Croff was introduced as North Bend’s newest Community Service Officer.

Chief of Police Cal Mitts formally introduced Officer Croff at meeting, and said Croff has already been hard at work for the past two weeks.

Croff brings a diverse background to the role, with experience in construction and inspections, including time with the Oregon Department of Transportation. His skills and dedication make him a valuable addition to our team, assisting and relieving law enforcement personnel in various duties that don’t require being armed.

While this position comes with limited police authority, the city is confident Croff will help strengthen the Community Service Officer program and make a positive impact on North Bend.

Bend, to come up with those ideas of how to move things forward, is the best way of doing that,” he said, “and not holding it to just this small group of people to make those decisions.”

Asked about increasing housing, Engelke touted current projects such as Bangor School, which is about ready to begin Phase 1, to create 115 units, with an ultimate plan for 176 units.

“I was informed that there’s 22 new housing builds happening in North Bend right now, so people are seeing that North Bend is the place they want to live,” she said. “When we talk about housing, we need it all. We have to get creative in North Bend. We are surrounded by water, and Coos Bay on the other side. We’ve got to figure out ways where we can build up when possible.”

Haines spoke against city government investing in properties, such as the URA purchase of Coos County Annex to develop workforce housing

“I agree with coming up with solutions. I don’t know that these are the best solutions,” he said. “We’re

becoming a landlord, and I don’t agree with that part.

That is not the city’s job.

I’d like to see us get these buildings built and then sell them and let somebody else be the landlord.”

He added, “I still have a hard time with Bangor School being one of those places, just because I think that can be better used for something else that we can make more tax dollars off of.”

Engelke explained that the annex and school projects are public-private partnerships.

Asked about the ongoing problem of homelessness, Haines called it one of his “big issues.”

“They’re moving into our neighborhoods and really I don’t have a problem with that so much as the mess they’re making,” he said.

His plan is to “help the people who actually want to help themselves.”

“I spent a few months of my life, when I made some bad decisions, and I ended up living in my car. I knew I wanted to get out of my car and back into a home, so I started making the right decisions to get myself back into a home,” he said.

“We can throw good money after bad, trying to help every person out there, but if we don’t focus on the

ones who want help, then we’re just spinning our wheels.”

Engelke called the problem “complicated” and said it “won’t be solved overnight.”

Efforts are underway to comply with mandates imposed by the state, including creating a camping ordinance and having a code enforcement officer and community resource officer that are connecting people with needed resources.

“It’s been very frustrating, our hands have been tied, and we’ve done the best we can to come up with an ordinance that complies with the law,” she said.

A wastewater fee increase is on the ballot this year.

Safety with GrantFunded Equipment

North Bend Police Department is proud to announce the deployment of new safety equipment funded by a generous $10,000 grant from the Three Rivers Foundation. This critical funding has allowed NBPD to issue active shooter trauma response kits to every officer and install StopStick tire deflation devices in all patrol vehicles.

The active shooter

trauma kits are designed to provide officers with life-saving tools in highrisk situations, allowing them to offer immediate care to victims during critical incidents. The StopStick devices will enhance the department’s ability to safely and quickly halt vehicles during dangerous pursuits, minimizing risks to both officers and the public.

“We are deeply grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation for their support,” said Chief of Police Cal Mitts. “This equipment is a significant boost to our department’s ability to respond swiftly and safely to crisis situations, ensuring we are better prepared to protect our community.” North Bend Police Department remains committed to enhancing public safety and thanks the community for its continued support.

Engelke explained that North Bend has one of the lowest sewer rates in Oregon.

“Our council does not have the ability to raise those rates to meet up with the infrastructure needs. It does have to go to the vote of the people,” she said.

“Since it is at the end of its life… at some point, if we’re not able to take care of things and pay for it, the state will step in. We do not want that. We want to retain local control. If it doesn’t pass, there’s a chance the federal government will step in and set those rates for us.”

She added, “The people of North Bend are going to have to do the research and make a call.”

Haines said such infrastructure issues should

have been addressed years ago. “If we had addressed this issue 20 years ago, everybody would be paying $5 more a month for their bill and we’d have the money to fix the sewer lines,” he said. “I don’t think raising the payment on that every year is going to help us get there. I think we need to come up with some other solutions, and we need to get the community involved in making those recommendations on how we can do this.”

Both candidates voiced support for development projects, such as a planned container terminal.

Haines said he would love to see industry in the bay, but doesn’t want to see North Bend turn into

“another Portland.”

“They would be paying a huge amount of our tax base, which would pay for our police departments, help with our sewer lines, our roads. It would pay for everything and we wouldn’t see our taxes going up like they’re going up now,” he said.

Engelke stressed the need for greater development in North Bend.

“If we don’t grow, we will die,” she said. “The city of North Bend has offered a letter of support to the container facility. One of the reasons why we decided to do that is it would provide 2,500 permanent jobs. That raises the tax base in our community and a lot of the problems we talked about here today could go away.”

Coquille inducts new Hall of Fame class

JOHN GUNTHER For The World

COOQUILLE

— The new members of the Coquille Hall of Fame shared appreciation for the community that helped raise them when they were inducted in a recent ceremony at the Coquille Community Building.

The class includes 1956 graduate Dennis Waggoner and 1981 graduate Jeff Waddington, who were unable to attend, as well as 1980 graduate Greg Mulkey, 1983 graduate Karen Blair, 1998 graduate Chris Huntley, 2008 graduate Katlyn (Shaw) Reeves and the 1994 wrestling team that placed third in the state tournament.

Blair was Coquille’s first girl

you,” he said. “The support of the community was great while I was growing up.”

Reeves was Coquille’s first-ever all-state soccer player and the league’s most valuable player as a senior and also a key member of Coquille’s basketball team that made the state tournament her senior year and a state qualifier in four events in track and field. She also was a multi-time state placer and state champion in equestrian.

She has returned to the community, where she is a nurse and is coaching the soccer teams for her two older children.

In addition to thanking the school, she thanked her family.

“They all put up with me,”

to qualify for the state cross country meet, reaching the championships three times, and also the first to have a top-10 finish, in 1981. She also earned a fourth-place finish in the 1,500 meters in track the spring before that cross country season.

Echoing her fellow inductees, she thanked the booster club for the recognition.

“I appreciate this,” Blair said. “I really feel honored.”

She also thanked the coaches who worked closest with her in cross country and track, Larry Phillips, Jerry Luoto and Andy Klemm, who all died in recent years.

“The coaches that we had were the best,” she said. “They made it fun. I was really lucky.”

Huntley was a football player and stellar student but had his best success in wrestling, qualifying for state all four years, placing three times and earning a state title his senior year. He later was an academic All-American and national champion in the sport for Southern Oregon University and had the rare distinction of being both the university’s athlete of the year and business student of the year his senior year.

“I just want to say thank

she said, adding that her busy schedule included “a lot of games and practices.”

Mulkey was inducted as this year’s lifetime achievement award recipient, and was a stellar athlete for Coquille in three sports, earning all-state honors in football and helping the Red Devils to the football playoffs and basketball state tournament and also to second- and thirdplace finishes in the state golf tournament, including placing fifth as an individual the year the Red Devils were second.

Tom Walsh, who introduced Mulkey and played football with him at Coquille and Oregon State University, described him as “a student of the game (who) made us all better.” Walsh also said he was convinced Mulkey also would have succeeded as a wrestler or member of the track team.

Mulkey has followed his days as an athlete with a long career in education, including coaching, being an official and being an athletic director recognized statewide for his contributions, including bringing the state basketball and volleyball tournaments to the South Coast.

“It’s a privilege for me to be part of this class,” Mulkey said.

“It’s special to me to be stand-

ing here as a Red Devil.

“I grew up in one of the best communities in the state of Oregon. The community supported the kids and student-athletes.”

Mulkey said he had “amazing teachers, amazing coaches,” and recognized two of them who were able to attend the banquet, John Christiansen and Bob Beers.

Mulkey also credited his parents for keeping him grounded and humble, but also encouraging him to succeed in sports, and shared a humorous story about how he got into football by begging his mom to play with him while his dad and older brother were on a hunting trip.

After she knocked him down twice and he was crying and said he didn’t want to play anymore, she said he “needed to toughen up.”

Mulkey then said other moms in the audience need to have the same attitudes with their children, being encouraging but firm.

“We need more Phyllis Mulkeys,” he said.

The wrestling team included state champions Ross Morris and Griff Yates, runner-up Devin Cole, sixth-place finisher Adam Burt and state qualifiers Travis Biechele, Bro Liles and Keith Morrison, along with coaches John Breuer and Mike Ayers.

Breuer, Ayers, Morris, Cole, Morrison, Liles and Hurt were in attendance.

“To build a championship team, it’s a lot of work,” said Breuer, crediting numerous community members who came in to help coach the various wrestlers, as well as parents of the wrestlers who provided extensive support.

“We had families behind us that made it easier,” he said. “So many people helped out with

this team.”

Cole spoke glowingly of that support.

“This group of guys and coaches have touched so many lives,” he said. “The support they gave me allowed me to go on to college and wrestle and actually get a college degree and become a high school math teacher.

“I don’t know where I’d be without them.”

Waddington, the George Johnson Booster of the Year, was a football and baseball star for the Red Devils, earning all-state honors in both sports his senior year and playing in the all-star baseball series before playing that sport at both Linn-Benton Community College and Southern Utah University.

He and his brother Dave coached junior high football together for years in Coquille and also helped lead the Coquille Booster Club for years and he was instrumental in Coquille getting its softball field.

He missed the celebration because he was at the baby shower in advance of his first grandchild, but did send some reflections to share with the crowd, including that he was honored to be getting his specific award.

“George Johnson was an amazing person and community member,” Waddington wrote.

Waggoner was an all-state football player who represented the Red Devils in the Shrine Game after his senior year, helping Coquille reach the playoffs twice. He also was part of a basketball team that placed third in the state tournament.

The banquet was sponsored by the Coquille Booster Club and also included silent and oral auctions to raise funds for the organization, which supports the school’s sports and student-athletes.

North Bend wins over Ashland in homecoming matchup

North Bend celebrated homecoming with a 36-20 win over Ashland in the Bulldogs’ league football opener on Friday.

North Bend and Marshfield are part of a southern Oregon special district in Class 4A that also includes Ashland, a Class 5A school that plays at the 4A level for football, Hidden Valley and Klamath Falls schools Mazama and defending state champion Henley.

The Bulldogs, now 3-2 overall, are at Henley this coming Friday.

MAZAMA 27, MARSHFIELD 20: The Pirates came up short on the road in their league opener Friday, falling to 0-5 on the season.

They are at Ashland this Friday in their final road game of the season.

COQUILLE 41, BROOKINGS-HARBOR 20: The Red Devils opened league play with a win over the host Bruins, their third straight win overall.

Waylon Messerle had three touchdown runs and Gage Martinez had a pair of touchdown passes, to Peyton Leep and Deegan Johnson.

“It was another great performance from our offensive and defensive lines,” Coquille coach David Thomason said. “We continue to get better every week. We need to keep that going.”

This week, Coquille celebrates homecoming when South Umpqua pays a visit on Friday.

MYRTLE POINT 38, ILLINOIS VALLEY 24: The Bobcats opened league play with their fourth straight win, breaking open the offense to top the host Cougars. It was the first time the Bobcats have given up more than two touchdowns in a game, but also the most points they have scored this season.

Myrtle Point hosts Bandon this Friday.

REEDSPORT 44, BANDON 30: The Brave won their league opener on the road, snapping Bandon’s three-game win streak in the process. Reedsport improved to 3-2 on the season heading into this Friday’s road game at Gold Beach. Bandon, also 3-2, will be in Myrtle Point.

POWERS 62, GILCHRIST 0: The Cruisers had their fifth straight dominant win, shutting out visiting Gilchrist Powers, ranked No. 1 in the coaches poll

Pirates win championship rematch in volleyball

Marshfield’s volleyball team won a five-set thriller with defending state champion Marist Catholic on Thursday to take the early lead in the Sky-Em League race. In a rematch of last year’s championship battle, the Pirates came back from two sets down to outlast the Spartans, 17-25, 20-25, 25-23, 2523, 15-11.

The two teams split their meetings in the regular season last year and Marist Catholic edged the Pirates in the championship match in Springfield. This year’s state tournament is in the Bay Area at North Bend High School.

Marshfield, which also swept Cottage Grove on Tuesday 25-22, 25-13, 2617, is 4-0 halfway through the league season. The Pirates’ lone league match this week is Thursday at home against Junction City and the Pirates follow that next Tuesday with their final league home match against North Bend.

The Bulldogs won their lone league match last week at home, beating

Junction City 23-25, 25-21, 25-14, 26-24 to improve to 2-2 in league play.

They are at Cottage Grove on Tuesday and host Marist Catholic on Thursday.

Marshfield followed its big week with just its second loss of the season, falling to Pleasant Hill in the championship match of the Pleasant Hill Invitational. It’s the second time this season the Billies have beaten the Pirates, and this time the margin was 25-19, 24-26, 15-12. FAR WEST LEAGUE: Coquille is alone in first place nearing the midway point of the league season after two wins last week.

The Red Devils swept host Glide 25-15, 25-11, 25-21 and then swept visiting Sutherlin 25-19, 2519, 25-17. They are 4-0 in league play heading into their final match of the first round of league play at home Tuesday against South Umpqua and visit Douglas on Thursday. The Trojans are second in the league standings at 3-1.

Coquille suffered its

second loss of the season in the Pleasant Hill Invitational, falling to Marshfield in the semifinals. The Pirates also handed Coquille its other loss.

SUNSET CONFERENCE:

Myrtle Point is first and Bandon second after the first half of the league season. The Bobcats are a perfect 5-0 and the Tigers 4-1, a match in front of Reedsport, which is 3-2.

Myrtle Point edged Reedsport 16-25, 1525, 25-19, 25-13, 15-4 and beat Gold Beach 25-21, 19-15, 25-8, 25-8 last week. The Bobcats start the second round of league play at home against Illinois Valley on Tuesday and then have a key showdown in Bandon on Thursday.

The Tigers edged Oakland 25-22, 21-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-12 and won at Illinois Valley 25-11, 2225, 25-20, 25-19 last week. They visit Reedsport in a key match Tuesday before hosting Myrtle Point.

The Brave followed the loss to Myrtle Point with a win at Oakland, 25-18, 21-25, 25-7, 25-9. Reed-

sport is at Gold Beach on Thursday.

SKYLINE LEAGUE: Powers won a key match over visiting New Hope 21-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-16 last week to improve to 6-2 in league play. The Cruisers also swept Milo Adventist during the week and are at North Douglas on Tuesday and home against Camas Valley on Thursday.

Powers and New Hope both are 6-2, trailing unbeaten Umpqua Valley Christian and North Douglas.

Pacific is still seeking its first league win. The Pirates fell to Elkton 2512, 25-6, 25-10 on Tuesday and lost to Glendale on Thursday 25-5, 25-10, 25-23. Pacific hosted Milo Adventist on Monday and hosts Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday.

BOYS SOCCER

SKY-EM LEAGUE: North Bend got its first two wins of the season last week and moved into second place in league play in the process.

The Bulldogs edged Marshfield 1-0 on Tuesday and shut out Junction

City 6-0 on Thursday to improve to 2-1 in league play. North Bend is at Cottage Grove on Thursday for its lone match this week.

Marshfield, which fell to Cottage Grove 4-1 on Thursday, is still seeking its first league win with its lone match this week at home against Marist Catholic on Tuesday.

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DISTRICT 4: Pacific edged Gold Beach 4-3 and tied league-leading Sutherlin 1-1 last week to improve to 4-1-2 in the standings. Sutherlin is 6-0-2, Gold Beach is 5-3 and Umpqua Valley Christian is 4-1-1 in the league race.

The Pirates are at Umpqua Valley Christian on Tuesday and host South Umpqua on Thursday.

The combined Coquille-Myrtle Point squad is 1-5-2 after falling to Umpqua Valley Christian 6-1 an Glide 2-1. The DevilCats host South Umpqua on Tuesday and are at Douglas on Thursday.

GIRLS SOCCER

SKY-EM LEAGUE: North Bend beat Marshfield 3-0 and Junction City 1-0. The Bulldogs are 2-1 in league play and wrap up the first round with a trip to Cottage Grove on Thursday, their lone match this week. Marshfield tied Cottage Grove 1-1 on Thursday, the best result of the season to date for the Pirates. They host league-leading Marist Catholic on Tuesday for their lone match this week.

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DISTRICT 4: The DevilCats played to a high-scoring 5-5 draw at Illinois Valley last week. They also fell to Lakeview 6-2 on Friday and faced Lost River on Monday at Rogue River. They host North Valley on Thursday.

CROSS COUNTRY

WOAHINK LAKE

INVITATIONAL: Ella Henthorn was the individual winner and two of her teammates finished in the top eight as Coquille won the team title in the race near Florence on Saturday.

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Coquille’s Hall of Fame inductees include, from left, Greg Mulkey, Katlyn (Shaw) Reeves, Karen Blair and Chris Huntley. Not pictured are Dennis Waggoner and Jeff Waddington, who were unable to attend the banquet.

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Members of Coquille’s 1993 wrestling team who were inducted and attended the recent banquet include, from left, Devin Cole, Ross Morris, coach John Breuer, Bro Liles, Keith Morrison and Mark Hurt. Not pictured is coach Mike Ayers.

Robert Kersey

October 26, 1922- August 6, 2024

After a lifetime of love, laughter and

a lot of hard work, Robert “Bob” Kersey passed away on August 6, 2024, at home in Clackamas, Oregon, a few weeks shy of his 102nd birthday. In his 101-plus years, Bob experienced many of the most significant events in American history. Born on October 26, 1922, in Newberg, Oregon, he and his six brothers and sisters came of age during the Great Depression, growing up in a house without electricity or indoor plumbing. He worked whatever job he could, but his favorite was behind the ice cream counter in a Newberg drug store. That’s where he met his future wife, Florence Speer, who would stop by to flirt on her way home from choir practice. They married in 1942 and held on to each other for 75 years.

Later that year, they saw the birth of their first child and Bob’s induction into the Army Air Force. During World War II, he served as a gunner on a B-24 bomber in the South Pacific and rose to the rank of staff sergeant earning a Bronze Star. After the war, Bob and his family moved to Coos Bay where he worked for Texaco and other companies before becoming an owner of Automotive Electric, which he sold upon his retirement in 1984.

Bob bought a house in North Bend in 1953, living there for over 65 years with all five of his children graduating from North Bend High School. He was an active member of the First Christian Church where he formed friendships that lasted the rest of his life. He served on the church board, was a fixture at the front door on Sunday, greeting each churchgoer with his trademark sense of humor, and continued to help clean the church every Saturday well into his 90’s.

An avid pilot, Bob was also a fixture at the North Bend airport, owning a series of single-engine planes. He loved to fly whether it was an hour surveying the coastline from the sky or a weekend trip north to take his kids to visit their grandmother.

Bob and Florence moved in with their daughter and son-in-law in Clackamas in December 2017 and sadly, Florence died just three weeks later. Although he missed her with all his heart, Bob fought hard to remain as active and independent as possible, handling his own household chores, delighting in the graduations, marriages, and babies of his grandchildren and making everyone he met laugh with his quick wit.

After a private graveside service on August 24, 2024, Bob was laid to rest, once again by his wife’s side, in Newberg’s Fernwood Pioneer Cemetery returning home to where he was born and where he met the love of his life. He is survived by four of his children, Ronald; Teri; Barbara and Michael; daughterin-law, Carol; son-in-law, Dino Moore; his six grandchildren, Tamara; Kristen; Daniel; Ronald; Joshua and Nathaniel; 16 great-grandchildren, one great-greatgrandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Janice in 1999.

Linda Darlene (Centers) Hall

February 11, 1946 - September 26, 2024

Linda was born and raised in North Bend by parents Clyde and Marie Centers. Her father was a WWII Army Veteran and well-respected community leader, serving as North Bend’s Fire Chief for 16 years before being appointed State Fire Marshal by Governor Tom McCall. Mother, Marie provided tireless lifelong support to Clyde, his profession and our entire extended family.

Linda married her high school sweetheart, Leonard Carl Hall Jr. in November of 1964 and a year later, they were joined by their only child, Loren. Linda enjoyed a long career working in Property Management for Pony Village Mall, having started as Secretary to the Manager, and then becoming General Manager and Leasing Agent just a few years later. As the story goes, she gave birth to Loren late on a Friday night and was back to work at Pony Village on Monday morning.

She was always a very ambitious woman, eventually concluding her career as a real estate broker for Century 21 Coos Real Estate. Her husband, Carl, began his career in firefighting, much like her Father, and further career highlights include being a licensed contractor, building maintenance company owner and real estate agent alongside Linda. She found joy in family gatherings, watching football on TV (especially the Oregon Ducks) and time shared on trips to Hawaii. Linda is preceded in death by her parents (both 2005) and younger

sister, Diane (2018). She is survived by her husband, Carl; son, Loren; daughterin-law, Rachel; Lee Temple (husband to Diane) and children, Eric and Wendy; youngest sister, Carol, and husband, Fred; youngest brother, Dave and wife, Janelle and their children, Jessie and Kali. Included are many other beloved members of the Centers and Hall extended families, all part of a list too far reaching to complete here. At Linda’s request, no services will be held. Donations in her honor can be made to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon.

Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap

October 14, 1963 – September 19, 2024

Sheila LeAnn Daigle Dunlap, age 60, of North Bend, Oregon died peacefully at Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center in Portland, Oregon on September 19, 2024, following a long illness.

LeAnn was born on October 14, 1963 in Bolivar, Tennessee to Betty Daigle Hastings and the late Rev George Andrew Daigle. She was a 1981 graduate of Henry County High School, and briefly attended Austin Pea State University.

LeAnn married her high school sweetheart, Freddie “Fred” Thomas Dunlap after high school who survives, and was a supportive military wife as Fred was assigned to military posts in Kentucky, Texas, Germany, and Oklahoma. Her chronic illness required a medical reassignment and the family moved to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. LeAnn continued her battles with her illness, and worked for the Department of the Army in a clerical role for a while. Fred retired from the military in 1996.

The family moved to Oregon and LeAnn took on the added role of a police officer’s spouse as Fred was hired as an Oregon State Trooper. They moved to the Coos Bay Area and her strong and undying support was the catalyst in his continued success as a Trooper.

LeAnn deeply loved her friends and family; she was a devoted mother and a grandmother. She loved teaching her grandson to read, and taught him a love of the planets and stars. She was wholly involved in his daily lessons during pandemic school closures.

LeAnn loved the Lord; she loved music and sang and played keyboard and piano when she was able. She attended Shoreline Community Church in North Bend. She volunteered and had been a member of the hospital auxiliary at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.

LeAnn loved reading, flowers, her yard swing and working in her yard. She enjoyed baking, canning and cooking as well as crocheting and needlework, and doted on the family pets.

LeAnn’s positive attitude and her

Danielle Johnson

July 28, 1965- August 13, 2024

Danielle Johnson, 59, a longtime resident of Bandon, Oregon, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Danielle was born, July 28, 1965 in Buffalo, New York to Gisela Heim and Daniel Sredzinski. Danielle was known for her infectious smile and her “Hello Sunshine!” greeting. Everyone was a friend in her eyes. Danielle was a treasured wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Danielle’s greatest loves were her husband, Jerome; their daughter, Jasmine; and her granddaughters, Brinkley and Ireland. Danielle was always the life of the party, making any celebration or occasion the most memorable for everyone. She took pride in her beautiful flowers and plants that adorned her deck and greenhouse. Her yard sale passion was a true art form; always finding treasures to share with those she loved. Her passion and energy for life was so infectious and she truly was one of a kind.

She is survived by her husband, Jerome Johnson; daughters, Jasmine Calton and Kelly LaFranchi; sisters, Lori Summers,

Braxton Joe Busch

November 22, 1987- August 13, 2024

determination concerning her illness did not go unnoticed. She faced each new challenge with fierce determination and offered support to others sharing the same illnesses. She endured multiple surgeries and countless medical procedures, but always took time to teach nursing and medical students about her condition.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Daigle Hastings of Paris, Tennessee; her husband, Freddie “Fred” Thomas Dunlap of North Bend, Oregon; her daughter, April Candace Dunlap of Castle Rock, Colorado; and her grandson, Steven Ryan Thomas Dunlap of North Bend, Oregon.

LeAnn was preceded in death by her father, Rev George Andrew Daigle; her brother, Edward “Eddie” Paul Daigle; and her sister, Tamela “Tammy” Darlene White. Visitation and funeral service will be held at Ridgeway Funeral Home in Paris, Tennessee. Local arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131.

A celebration of life in Coos Bay will be announced and held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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

Patricia “Patty” L. Chard, 80, of North Bend, passed away on September 26, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

William “Bill” J. Wright, 85, of North Bend, passed away on September 28, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Ronald Logan Bennett, 78, of Lakeside, passed away on October 2, 2024 in Lakeside. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Sarathena Tsika, 73, of Coos Bay died September 30, 2024 in Coos Bay. Arrangements are under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com

John Darrell Smith, 75, of North Bend, passed away on October 1, 2024 in Cottage Grove. Arrangements are under the care of North Bend Chapel, 541-756-0440.

Kim Koehler and Sharon Haga; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Grandma Sugar will be dearly missed.

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WLD24-3107 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of: WHITNEY D. DOLEZAL, Deceased. Case No. 24PB08284 INFORMATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that KURT HERZOG has been appointed as personal representative. All persons having claims against the estate of WHITNEY D. DOLEZAL are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative at 2524 Pine Street, North Bend, OR 97459, 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 8, 2024. Nathan B. McClintock, OSB #841520 Attorney for Personal Representative. PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVE: Kurt Herzog, 2524 Pine Street, North Bend, OR 97459, Telephone: 541.841.6091. 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) 2691126, Email: nmcclintock@ epuerto.com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS

PROBATE DEPARTMENT

Case No. 24PB08272 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS

In the Matter of the Estate of Linda J. Grosso, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Dwight R. Grosso has been appointed as the personal representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them to the undersigned personal representative in care of the undersigned attorney at Five Centerpointe Drive, Suite 240, Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035-8682, within four months after the date of publication of this notice, as stated below, or such claims may be barred. All persons whose rights may be affected by the proceedings in this estate may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the personal representative or the attorney for the personal representative. Dated and published 10/8/2024.

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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: 541-260-4053. 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) 269-1126, Email: nmcclintock@epuerto.com.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR THE COUNTY OF COOS In the Matter of the Estate of SHARON KAY HUSE, Deceased. Case No. 24PB08434 NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Sandra K. McDonnell has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present them, with vouchers attached, to the personal representative, c/o Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, OR 97420, 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 proceedings may obtain additional information from the records of the court - Probate Department, 250 N. Baxter, Coquille, OR 97423, the personal representative, or the attorney for the personal representative, Daniel M. Hinrichs, Attorney at Law, 590 Commercial, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420. Dated and published: 10/8/2024, The World 401802

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.

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

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Attorney General candidate Rayfield visits Coos Bay

BY BRANDON SUMMERS

The

Candidate for Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield visited Coos Bay on Sept. 28 to meet with community members.

The meeting, held at Coos Bay’s Kaffe 101, was hosted by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Action Team and attended by 10 people.

A Democrat, Rayfield told The World he hopes his history of bipartisanship will appeal to South Coast voters.

“If you talk to people in the community, you will see that my leadership style, of bringing people together, has been really committed to all four corners of the state… on a lot of things that have happened in the Legislature,” he said, “and I want to take that same approach into the Department of Justice, where you’re working on behalf of all people.”

He added, “That track record of working with individuals, whether it’s economic development or community issues here on the South Coast, I hope that resonates with people.”

As an attorney, Rayfield worked with people on consumer claims, which brought him into legislation, he told the meeting’s attendees.

He was elected by the 16th District (Corvallis) in 2014 and served in the Oregon House of Representatives for 10 years, with his last two years as House Speaker.

During his time he served on the Joint Committee on Ways and Means and its subcommittees on natural resources, public safety and human services.

“Often, where I had most of my interactions with your community was with the Port and working with legislators

on different funding requests coming down into this area,” he said. “I would fight against (Sen.) Peter Courtney, who would say, ‘We give Coos Bay and that area so much money!’”

His approach during his tenure, he said, was “bringing people together to solve really complex problems.”

“We did something unique in the House where we brought Democrats and Republicans and made them equals with the housing crisis, because if you have a common goal it doesn’t matter what your party affiliation is,” he said. “We did that with the CHIPS Act, as well.”

Rayfield also took this approach in their last short session with the criminal justice reform package and in tackling hard drugs in Oregon’s communities.

“Some of the ways the appellate courts have ruled on some of our laws had actually weakened the tools to go after drug delivery, so we had to tighten those laws up,” he said.

Keeping communities safe is a priority for Rayfield, and among his biggest issues are drug delivery and human trafficking.

“A lot of that is done locally by your D.A., but there’s a partnership to fill gaps, especially when you’re crossing county lines, that the Attorney General is incredibly important for,” he said.

Also important for him is consumer protection, such as safety from fly-bynight scams at fairgrounds, scams targeting seniors, and predatory lending.

A special concern for him is the state’s child support budget.

“If a county has chosen not to do child support itself, what will end up happening is the state actually will be the one to administer that,” he said.

“Even within that system there are problems right now. We gather a lot of information, say within Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, where we have data about being able to reach parents but they can’t communicate with the Dept. of Justice right now.”

He added, “That’s an area of improvement that needs to occur within the state.”

There are two aspects to Oregon DOJ, he explained: criminal justice, which includes internet crimes against children, drug cartels, and corruption; and the civil side, advising agencies and acting as lawyers for a state land purchase, for example, serving as defense attorneys, or doing appellate work.

“The criminal justice division is less than 4% of the Dept. of Justice’s budget,” he said. “You’re coming into the Legislature telling them they’re drafting unconstitutional bills, from time to time.”

Oregon DOJ has a budget of over $4 million, about 1,400 employees, and represents all child

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the Lifeline program. with

welfare caseworkers within DHS and in courtroom proceedings across the state, said Rayfield.

“You have attorneys scattered throughout who are working to keep children safe when they’re removed from rough circumstances,” he said.

Crime is up in Oregon, argued Bay Area Chamber Committee Chair Ron Kutch, adding that the perception is “Democrats are soft on crime.”

Kutch asked, “How did we get here, and what are we going to do to fix it?”

Rayfield said it is partly a workforce issue. Law

enforcement is the first point of contact, and that is funded locally.

“It is challenging to get people into law enforcement and because of that certain calls go delayed, their not responded to,” he said. “I have been in a car with a police officer where they’ve said, we don’t have time to pull that over, we’ve got a long list of critically important things.

As community members, we don’t want to see that, but they are triaging a very difficult workload because they have other issues.”

As a leader, Rayfield said two values of

importance to him are customer service and applying it to government, and accessibility.

“I’ve always viewed my role in the Legislature as more of a facilitator,” he said. “I’m going to have my unique ideas and things I care about, of course. I am not knowledgable about many, many issues, but being able to listen and be in a community and absorb information and problemsolve and facilitate and bring people together, I think that’s one of the most important roles of having an effective leader in this position.”

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Responsibilities:

• Sell digital advertising solutions, social media products, newspaper ads, magazine ads, and event sponsorships.

• Offer the best marketing and advertising products to meet clients’ needs.

• Receive regular training to stay updated on current advertising solutions.

• Act as the local marketing expert for your clients.

Qualifications:

• Computer skills and internet savvy.

• Organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Clear verbal and written communication.

• Exceptional customer service.

• Previous sales experience preferred but not required.

• Bilingual preferred but not required.

• Bring your high achievement and goal orientation to contribute to

Monday 09/23:

North Bend

• 12:14 am, criminal trespass, area of Ferry Road.

• 1:00 am, criminal trespass and criminal mischief, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 3:00 am, 33 year old male cited on suspicious conditions, 3411 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 8:05 am, 29 year old male cited on criminal trespass II, 2070 block of Everett Avenue.

• 8:46 am, suspicious conditions, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 10:01 am, minor in possession of marijuana, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

• 3:04 pm, criminal mischief, 2323 block of Paci c Street.

• 5:03 pm, 58 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on assault IV, 2136 block of Sherman Avenue.

• 5:18 pm, theft, 3201 block of Tremont Avenue.

• 6:10 pm, fraud, 2649 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:38 pm, disorderly conduct, 400 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 10:15 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Virginia and Hamilton.

• 11:22 pm, 59 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on failure to appear on 2 counts of disorderly conduct II and criminal trespass II, area of California Street. Coos Bay

• 12:27 am, violation of restraining order, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 1:23 am, harassment, 629 block of 13th Avenue.

• 1:43 am, 56 year old transported to Coos County Jail on resisting arrest, parole violation, failure to appear I and possession of substance, 123 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 6:14 am, suspicious subject, area of Commercial and 2nd.

• 7:38 am, fraud, 1020 block of South 1st Street.

• 9:26 am, threats, 370 block of 2nd Avenue.

• 10:34 am, dispute, area of Kruse and Broadway.

• 11:04 am, hit and run, 394 block of North Marple Street.

• 11:16 am, criminal trespass, 2699 block of North 17th Street.

• 11:17 am, criminal trespass, 972 block of West Ingersoll Avenue.

• 11:40 am, assault, 295 block of Holland Avenue.

• 12:27 pm, theft, 1162 block of California Avenue.

• 12:37 pm, suspicious subject, 745 block of South Wasson Street.

• 12:39 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 100 block of South 2nd Avenue.

• 1:03 pm, threats, 1211 block of Minnesota Avenue.

• 2:03 pm, criminal trespass, 955 block of Kentucky Avenue.

• 2:39 pm, criminal mischief, area of North 10th Street and West Commercial Avenue.

• 5:37 pm, dispute, 1026 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 7:52 pm, 63 year old female cited on DUII, 715 block of 9th Avenue.

• 8:13 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Ocean and Woodland.

• 8:24 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 235 block of West Anderson Avenue.

• 9:16 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Ocean Boulevard and West Hills.

• 10:06 pm, dispute, 1055 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 11:20 pm, accident, area of South Bayshore.

Coquille

• 10:16 am, suspicious conditions, 90 block of East 1st Street.

Reedsport

• 4:18 am, suspicious activity, area of Courtney Auto Repair.

• 4:33 am, alarm, 1575 block of Winchester Avenue.

• 4:51 am, suspicious activity, area of Sewer Plant.

• 8:19 pm, alarm, area of Recreation Station.

• 10:55 pm, alarm, area of Fred Wahl Marine.

Tuesday 09/24:

North Bend

• 7:22 am, criminal

trespass, 1503 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 9:21 am, criminal trespass, 1700 block of Hamilton Court.

• 11:03 am, sex offender registration, 835 block of California Avenue.

• 12:36 pm, suspicious vehicle, area of School Property.

• 3:21 pm, 61 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Virginia and Marion.

• 5:02 pm, suspicious subject, area of 12th and Everett.

• 5:56 pm, criminal trespass, 3411 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 9:10 pm, criminal trespass, 1955 block of Meade Avenue.

• 11:28 pm, 34 year old female cited on driving while suspended, 2300 block of Tremont Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 6:01 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1061 block of Commercial Street.

• 7:32 am, menacing, 1667 block of Lakeshore Drive.

• 7:52 am, accident, 755 block of South 7th Street.

• 7:59 am, suspicious subject, area of telegraph and Park.

• 8:02 am, suspicious subject, 1103 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 9:08 am, fraud, 521 block of 7th Avenue.

• 9:14 am, re alarm, 63450 block of King sher Road.

• 10:10 am, 25 year old male arrested on DUII, 1360 block of Airport Way.

• 10:32 am, criminal mischief, 1231 block of Central Avenue.

• 10:50 am, unlawful vehicle, area of Prefontaine and Fulton.

• 10:52 am, accident, 1880 block of North 7th Street.

• 11:29 am, shots red, 1200 block of Hemlock.

• 1:15 pm, criminal trespass, 3111 block of South East Ocean Boulevard.

• 1:27 pm, criminal trespass, 1075 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:42 pm, suspicious subject, area of Isthmus Sough Bridge.

• 2:55 pm, threats, 718 block of F Street.

• 3:19 pm, fraud, 500 block of Central Avenue.

• 3:23 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 455

block of North Cammann Street.

• 4:55 pm, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 5:58 pm, accident, 1171 block of Idaho Avenue.

• 6:17 pm, 33 year old cited on driving while suspended, area of Central and South 11th.

• 6:30 pm, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman.

• 6:38 pm, threats, 1109 block of South 1st Street.

• 6:42 pm, dispute, 245 block of South Schoneman.

• 7:48 pm, 31 year old transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation, area of North 10th Street and West Commercial Avenue.

• 7:59 pm, animal abuse, 245 block of South Schoneman Street.

• 8:15 pm, dispute, 355 block of Highway 101.

• 9:29 pm, alarm, 1900 block of Woodland Drive.

• 9:49 pm, violation of restraining order, 245 block of South Schoneman Avenue.

• 10:26 pm, 34 year old cited on DUII and reckless driving, area of South Empire ad Nicholls Avenue.

Coquille

• 8:53 am, unlawful vehicle, 220 block of North Central Boulevard.

• 11:36 am, criminal trespass, 382 block of North Baxter Street.

• 12:47 pm, lost dog, area of 4th and Elliot.

• 12:55 pm, unlawful vehicle, 1000 block of West 12th Street.

• 3:03 pm, criminal mischief, 250 block of North Baxter Street.

• 3:45 pm, fraud, 1294 block of North Henry Street.

• 3:48 pm, fraud, 853 block of West 15th Street.

• 9:06 pm, disorderly conduct, area of 5th Street and Elliot Street.

Reedsport

• 11:22 am, animal problem, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital.

• 12:03 pm, harassment, area of Dollar General.

• 1:04 pm, animal problem, area of Lower Umpqua Hospital

• 2:22 pm, harassing phone calls, area of Reedsport Community Charter School.

• 2:41 pm, suspicious activity, area of Champion Park.

• 3:47 pm, alarm, area of recreation Station.

• 5:03 pm, dispute, 2655 block of Frontage Road.

• 9:25 pm, alarm, area of recreation Station.

Wednesday 09/25:

North Bend

• 1:17 am, criminal trespass, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:26 pm, criminal trespass, 1611 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:41 am, criminal trespass, 2222 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 1:50 am, suspicious vehicle, 1701 block of Newmark Street.

• 8:47 am, dispute, 542 block of Wall Street.

• 9:14 am, criminal trespass, 1503 block of Virginia Avenue.

• 1:18 pm, hit and run, area of Tremont and Newmark.

• 2:18 pm, fraud, 2330 block of Broadway Avenue.

• 3:52 pm, suspicious subject, 2500 block of Everett.

• 5:33 pm, 62 year old female cited on criminal trespass II, 2184 block of McPherson Avenue.

• 8:51 pm, runaway juvenile, 1501 block of Virginia Avenue.

Coos Bay

• 12:27 am, 26 year old cited on driving while suspended and DUII, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 1:22 am, disorderly conduct, 275 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 3:23 am, criminal trespass, 1445 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 5:52 am, 32 year old male transported to Coos County Jail on probation violation and theft III, 836 block of Fulton Avenue.

• 8:05 am, disorderly conduct, 900 block of Augustine.

• 9:23 am, theft, 1200 block of Newmark.

• 9:57 am, theft, area of Empire.

• 10:47 am, theft, 1190 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 11:39 am, fraud, 1895 block of Koos Bay Boulevard.

• 12:22 pm, criminal trespass, 862 block of

South 2nd Street.

• 1:20 pm, suspicious subject, 2051 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 1:35 pm, suspicious subject, area of 5th and Bennett.

• 1:58 pm, accident, area of 4th and Hall.

• 2:06 pm, dispute, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.

• 2:17 pm, 37 year old male lodged at Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II, 1313 block of North Bayshore Drive.

• 2:33 pm, disorderly conduct, area of Woodland and Hospital Way.

• 2:33 pm, dog found, area of Maple and California.

• 3:31 pm, fraud, 85 block of East Hall Avenue.

• 4:01 pm, harassment, 2890 block of Ocean Boulevard.

• 4:24 pm, burglary, 575 block of South Wasson Street.

• 4:48 pm, found animals, 546 block of South 7th Street.

• 5:45 pm, missing person, 255 block of Kruse Avenue.

• 6:43 pm, suspicious subject, 426 block of North Morrison Street.

• 7:19 pm, 26 year old female transported to Coos County Jail on criminal trespass II and probation violation, 230 block of East Johnson Avenue.

• 9:30 pm, suspicious subject, 705 block of South Empire Boulevard.

• 9:53 pm, theft, 1055 block of Anderson Avenue.

• 10:24 pm, 51 year old male cited on driving while suspended, area of Central Avenue and 8th Street.

Coquille

• 12:48 pm, fraud, 851 block of North Central Boulevard.

Reedsport

• 2:12 am, re, 3797 block of South Smith River Road.

• 2:57 pm, alarm, 961 block of Crestview Drive.

• 3:34 pm, fraud, 664 block of South 20th Street.

• 7:04 pm, disturbance, area of Forest Park Apartments.

“Unfortunately, COVID occurred,” said Craddock.

“Even though we had a very positive response from Alaska Airlines, COVID really changed the aviation world, much like it did for everything else.”

Coos County 6-217 (fiveyear local option levy to help fund jail operations) and 6-219 (advisory vote on whether to oppose offshore wind energy projects), City of Coos Bay 6-216 (bonds for constructing and equipping new library) and City of North Bend 6-218 (sewer rate increase).

The last day to register to vote for the 2024 general election is Oct. 15.

This can be done online at oregonvotes.gov/ myvote.

This site can also be used to update your voter registration, check the status of your ballot, find

Getting a new route requires an incentive. In this case, it is in the form of community support. “Airlines just don’t start (a route) without an incentive,” explained Craddock. “They require incentives because they want to reduce their risks. They want a safety net. They want to make sure they can get up to a profitable flight within the

contact information for your county elections office, find contact information for your elected officials, and find a ballot drop site (this feature becomes available 20 days before the election).

Ballots are mailed out Oct. 17, and should be given about a week to be delivered.

If you do not receive your ballot by Thursday, Oct. 24, contact Coos County Elections Office.

“Be sure to sign your sealed envelope and return it by Election Day,” advised Brecke. If mailing, ballots must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service no later than Election Day and be received in the office of the

two-year period.”

In October, 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.

The conference brings together the domestic air service community to talk about trends

County Clerk no later than seven days after Election Day.

If utilizing an official drop-site location, ballots must be in the drop-box no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day.

A list of available dropsite locations is listed on the Coos County website and will also be printed on the ballot.

Walk-up and drive-up drop-site locations will be available starting Oct. 17 at Bandon Library, Coos Bay City Hall, Coquille Courthouse, Lakeside City Hall, Myrtle Point City Hall, North Bend Library, and Powers City Hall.

Coos County Elections stresses that ballots are not forwarded by the post office, so if a voter has

“Run Whiskey Run” opens famed mountain biking trails for adventurous runners

COOS BAY — A one-ofa-kind trail race through a majestic coastal forest is coming to Oregon’s Adventure Coast on Oct. 12.

Known as the Run Whiskey Run, the race winds through the forest along the popular trails of Whiskey Run, an amazing mountain biking area about 20 miles south of Coos Bay. It is the only race of the year that cordons off the trails specifically for runners, offering adventurous racers a unique opportunity to experience the area on foot.

“Whiskey Run has become a well-known spot for mountain bikers, who come from near and far to ride these amazing trails,” said Janice Langlinais, Executive Director of the Coos Bay-North Bend-

Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau, more commonly known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast. “Run Whiskey Run offers runners a chance to explore this beautiful, shaded area, log some miles and have some fun.” Run Whiskey Run offers something for runners of all abilities. The race will start a 9 a.m. with the Double Shot – two trail loops totaling 10 miles. The five-mile Whiskey Ginger begins at 9:30 a.m., and the 1.5-mile Shirley Temple – great for walkers and adventurous families – begins at 9:45 a.m. All of the runs are on single track mountain bike trails.

The South Coast Running Club, a group of runners in the Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston area, is the

organizer of Run Whiskey Run.

Cost in advance is $15 for members of the South Coast Running Club, $25 for non-members; and day of race is $20 for club members and $30 for non-members.

To register, visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/OR/ Bandon/RunWhiskeyRun.

For visitors coming from out of town for Run Whiskey Run, Oregon’s Adventure Coast has lodging options for all tastes, from unique hotels and motels to vacation rentals, RV parks and picturesque campgrounds. And from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2024, visitors at select accommodations can get 15% off.

For more information on all things running, visit www. oregonsadventurecoast.com.

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. Already six appointments have been made with airlines,

reported Craddock, with a potential for more.

Bandon Dunes is a key factor to this effort.

“We currently have, in excess, 1,000 golfers a month who come through the airport, but we’re not getting them all,” said Craddock. “We actually have quite a bit of leakage because of lack of connections, people are flying into

Eugene, Medford and even Portland. We’d like to redirect them and get them here.”

If successful, SORA could see its first northbound flights start as early as 2026. For more information about Southwest Oregon Regional Airport and its services, visit www. cooscountyairportdistrict. com.

moved or changed their mailing address, they need to update their registration. This can be done at oregonvotes.gov/myvote or by completing a physical voter registration card. Election Day observers are welcome. Anyone

interested in the process can visit www.co.coos. or.us/clerk/page/elections to sign up.

“We love to have observers during the election,” said Brecke. Voting is important, Brecke told The World.

“Voting is our chance to be heard,” she said. “We have a lot of local and state contests on the ballot and that is where your vote has a great impact.” For more information, call Coos County Elections Office at 541-396-7610.

Coos Art Museum, Egyptian Theatre receive Oregon Arts Commission Grants

SALEM — Awards totaling $1,378,696 will be distributed to 181 Oregon arts organizations through the Oregon Arts Commission’s Operating Support Program for fiscal year 2025.

Among them are the Coos Art Museum, which was awarded $4,593, and Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association, awarded $3,837.

Ranging from $3,300 to $20,000, the unrestricted awards are available to nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets of more than $150,000. The Arts Commission determines awards based on the number of applications and available grant funds.

“Operating support is crucial to organizations as these funds can be used at their discretion to sustain artistic programming,” said Arts Commission Chair Subashini Ganesan-Forbes. “Grant recipients (and their peers) also see this grant as a sign of our trust in their vision, capacity and importance to the Oregon arts ecosystem.” There are 25 organizations new to the program this year, as the number of eligible organizations has grown.

Coos Watershed Association celebrates 30 years

work.

To commemorate the milestone, the Association will host a celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bristol Event Center in Coos Bay.

Event organizers promise an engaging evening with live music by The Peanut Gallery, catered food from Coach House, and live and silent auctions. Attendees can also enjoy a beer and wine wall, with beverages available for purchase.

Tickets are $50 and must be purchased in advance through

Eventbrite.com by searching for “Coos Watershed” or visit cooswatershed.org for more information. Since its inception in 1994, the Coos Watershed Association has been promoting environmental integrity and economic stability within the Coos watershed. The non-profit organization has built partnerships with landowners, businesses, local governments, and other community groups to advance scientific research, share resources, and secure funding to enhance watershed health.

Contributed photos

Coos Watershed Association hosted a gala-themed event in 2019 at Black Market Gourmet to celebrate their 25th anniversary. They are hosting

Photo by Brandon Summers

The drive-up, outside ballot drop-off site at Coos Bay City Hall, 500 Central Ave., will be open starting Oct. 17 for the 2024 general election.